About Goŋ-Ḏäl Aboriginal Corporation
GDAC staff, directors and families celebrating at our 2023 Christmas Party
Goŋ-Däl Aboriginal Corporation was established in 2014 by Yolŋu Leaders from Gapuwiyak and surrounding Homelands as a not-for-profit social enterprise and charity for the benefit of all Yolŋu clans living in our Miyarrka region of East Arnhem Land.
Goŋ means hand and Däl means strong, firm and steady. Goŋ-Däl was the familiar name of a leader and a law man of the highest authority, who worked tirelessly throughout his life to unify Yolŋu clans and for self-determination. Our corporation is inspired by his vision, work, skills and leadership.
OUR MISSION
Is working together to create new paths and opportunities for Yolŋu people and children to come.
OUR VISION
Yolŋu people living culturally strong, healthy, self-determined and economically independent lives in our Homelands and Gapuwiyak.
OUR GOALS
Strong and healthy Yolŋu homelands, people, communities, culture and country.
A strong economy and quality services in our region and homelands.
Employment and both-ways life-long education opportunities and pathways.
Strong Yolŋu leadership, governance and local decision-making.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES (VALUES)
Makmakthun djäma — work respectfully
Yuwalkuŋmärrnirrpanmirri — be honest and trustworthy
Djägamirr — be responsible and caring
Märr yuwalkuŋnhipanmirri — be committed
Ralpa — be reliable
Marŋgithirr balaräliyunhamirr — learn from each other
Djäma rrambaŋi - yakagana mulkurr - liyawaŋgany —
work together - not just your own ideas for yourself - with one mind
OUR STRATEGIES
Develop enterprises, industry, and education and employment pathways.
Develop, enhance and lever government services and programs.
Collaborate and build partnerships and alliances.