About Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service

Our Principles & Values

SELF-DETERMINATION  A fundamental principle and practice that supports the exercise of true freedom. Full and total control of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ safety, healing, connections to land, country, culture, communities, and futures.

FREE FROM VIOLENCE Everyone has the right to live free from family violence and the fear of family violence.

CULTURAL RESPECT Recognising the cultural diversity that exists among our staff, clients and their families. Respecting the rights, views, values and expectations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

HOLISTIC APPROACH Encompassing the wellbeing of an individual, family and community. Recognising not only the physical but the social, cultural, spiritual, emotional and environmental influences of health and wellbeing.

INTEGRITY, TRUST and HONESTY in all our activities. Treating everyone equally, with courtesy, honesty respect and fairness. Being non-judgemental, and modelling ethical behaviour and practice.

ACCOUNTABILITY and PROFESSIONALISM Commitment to delivering safe and professional services to the community. Ensuring cultural appropriateness. Respecting personal and diverse boundaries and practices. Delivering outcomes for clients, community and the organisation.

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS with our clients, community, partner agencies, governments and stakeholders to ensure coordination.

KINDNESS, COMPASSION, COURTESY and DIGNITY in our relationships with our clients, our stakeholders and with each other. Valuing the diversity of people and showing proper regard for their interests and HUMAN RIGHTS.