About the Project

Aboriginal communities know that we will only thrive when we are at the forefront of decision making for our people.

Between 2024 and 2027, the Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC) will work closely with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community residing on Dja Dja Wurrung Country to design the services BDAC will deliver in the future.

Through Our Future, Our Way, Community will identify what a stronger, longer, healthier and more connected, life looks like for our families, Elders, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and our mob.

We will then work with Community to design how BDAC can best support this being achieved and how we will measure success.

Find out the latest on the Our Future, Our Way project in the December 2025 OFOW Community Update

Click the link or image below to read our May 2025 OFOW Community Update

Click the image below to read our October 2024 Community Update

Our booklet provides more information about the project and the pamphlet invites Community to take part.

How to get involved

We would like to yarn with all mob living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
Get involved in one-on-one and yarns and keep an eye out for our flyers and Facebook posts for updates and information.

Join us for a Yarn Please sign up here (or click use the QR code) and we will be in touch soon. Or call Jamaal on 0438 313 135
Complete our Online Questionnaire Another way to participate is by completing this online questionnaire.
We always welcome suggestions and feedback Use this link to tell us of your experience or any suggestions

Consent and Our Ethical Practices

We want to ensure that we are designing services together with Community.

We will:

• • Listen deeply (Nyernyila)

  • Be open and unbiased

  • Honour your confidentiality and knowledge

  • Create a safe space

The Information Summary provides details about your participation and consent.

Go to our Principles, Privacy and Ethical Practices page for more information.