VISSION

Mara Nyabil envisions an Australia where the heritage of First Peoples is celebrated, contributing to the nation’s social and financial well-being. Through education, cultural competence, and meaningful conciliation efforts, we aim to foster understanding, unity, and respect. Our goal is to create a future where diversity is embraced, and all Australians can thrive together, bridging the gap between First Peoples and the wider community.

MISSION

Our mission at Mara Nyabil is to enrich Australia’s social fabric by fostering understanding, unity, and conciliation between First Nations Peoples and all Australians. We aim to achieve this through:

  • Educational Initiatives: Offering engaging learning experiences that deepen knowledge of the First Peoples of Australia, their history, cultures, values, and ways of being.

  • Building Unity: Facilitating opportunities for meaningful connections between participants and First Nations communities, fostering mutual respect and shared values.

  • Advocating for Conciliation: Leading efforts to promote conciliation by increasing awareness and appreciation of First Nations perspectives, contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious society.

  • Promoting Cultural Competence: Empowering individuals with the skills to effectively engage with diverse cultural groups, emphasizing cultural humility, empathy, and ongoing learning.

Through these efforts, we strive to honour the legacies and wisdom of First Nations Peoples, ensuring they are integrated into the fabric of contemporary Australia

OBJECTIVES

  • To facilitate learning which enables people who participate to improve their knowledge of the First Peoples of Australia, our history, cultures, values, and ways of being. 

  • To enable a sense of unity between participants and First Peoples. 

  • To aid in conciliation between First Peoples and all others in Australia through increasing the understanding of First Nations Peoples perspectives. 

  • To promote commitment to a conciliated Australia. 

  • Develop and advocate for the cultivation of cultural competencies, enabling individuals to effectively engage, collaborate, and form meaningful connections with diverse cultural groups.

  • Emphasize the importance of cultural competence as a critical skill for living and working in the 21st century, fostering respect for diverse beliefs, customs, and behaviors across various cultures.