Our Story

Every organisation carries a story, of its beginnings, challenges, and transformations. For Junaya Aboriginal Corporation, our story is one of strength, adaptation and service.

Junaya’s journey began with a vision: to support families through change, crisis and growth. Over time, it became a cornerstone for connection and safety across Western Sydney. Now, under Aboriginal community ownership, Junaya stands stronger — guided by self-determination, accountability and culture. You’ll find our early history in the Annual report section 2003-2004 Blacktown Aboriginal Corporation and Swinson Cottage Family Centre reports.

Junaya is a family centre that can assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families with healing programs, case management, family plans, parenting programs, and education and training.

Vision

A strong, self-determined Aboriginal community where families are safe, connected, and thriving in culture and spirit.

Mission

To strengthen families through culturally grounded, holistic, and responsive services that nurture healing, em- powerment, and belonging.

Our Values

Respect

We honour our Elders, our families, and each other.

Integrity

We walk our talk.

Healing

We create spaces for truth, reflection, and renewal.

Connection

We build bridges across cultures, generations, and communities.

Courage

We lead with strength, heart, and accountability.

These values are not static principles — they are daily practices that shape every relationship, decision and program within Junaya.
Everything at Junaya comes back to connection — to each other, to Country, and to shared purpose. These themes form the cultural and emotional foundation of the next five years. They are not just guiding words
— they are lived values.

Our beliefs about children, families and culture

Children

Children have a special place within family and community. All children have a right to be safe, to have their needs met and to grow to their potential. It is the responsibility of family and community to hear the voices of children and help create the safety and opportunities they need and deserve for a positive future.

Family

Stronger and connected families support safer, healthy and connected children. Family are able to do this when they are supported to access the resources, skills and connections they need to make decisions for improved outcomes for their children. When we give families support and choice, we help to empower and build resilience.

Culture

We acknowledge, respect and value the strength and voice of culture. We provide a culturally safe and nurturing environment when we honour and privilege the cultural values, beliefs, obligations, history and language of children and their family and hold these as central to our work.

Junaya Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Walking Strong Together on Dharug Country

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