OUR VISION

Central Desert people have equality of access to services and opportunities that enhance their well-being.

OUR MISSION

We protect and improve the wellbeing of our communities,

by providing local government and other services,

for people today and tomorrow.

OUR STRATEGY

Two Ways – One Outcome

Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working together.

Eastern Arrernte :: Atherrele ularreke – ularre anerremele mpwaretyeke.
Anmatjere :: Atherr ankwerr - anyent arrarteme
Warlpiri :: Yapa manu kardia jintangka nyinawyjaku

OUR VALUES

CREATIVE

We want to create a culture of innovation within Council that encourages and shares ideas.

RESPECT

Appreciation for cultural differences and everyone's opinions.

INTEGRITY

We want to create a workforce that is honest, dependable, loyal, trustworthy and reliable.

SAFETY

Safety takes priority over all actions and we want everyone to arrive at work and go home from work safe.

PATIENCE

We want to build a workforce that is able to deliver services and take time to actively listen to our community.

OUR GOALS

GOAL 1: I HAVE A CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY

• Everybody feels safe
• I am part of the community
• Our facilities and services suit our needs

GOAL 2: EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• We attract new business, visitors and create employment oppotunities
• Improve liveability in the Central Desert region

GOAL 3: OUR ENVIRONMENT MATTERS

• We understand and protect the environment
• We support activities that maintain and protect culturally significant areas in the region

GOAL 4: OUR ROLE AS COUNCIL IS CLEAR

• Council works with the community
• Advocacy priorities are clear