Taribelang Aboriginal Corporation
Caring for Culture, Country & Community

Leading Aboriginal Engagement and Community Development in Bundaberg Region.

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Connection with Clients

Culturally Safe NDIS Services for First Nations Communities

Youth Employed

Land Management | Cultural Burns | Flora Surveys

40+ Educational Partners

Cultural Educational Visits and Cultural Competency Training

About Us

Empowering Communities Through Culture, Leadership, and Care

Taribelang Bunda are the Traditional Owners of the Bundaberg Region, south to Burrum river, north to Baffle Creek and the Mount Perry ranges to the west. Taribelang Aboriginal Corporation (TAC) was established in 2014 and represents the Taribelang Bunda peoples in the Port Curtis Coral Coast region.

TAC has led the development of Aboriginal community engagement in the Bundaberg region and has established partnerships with education, tourism, support, conservation and land management agencies to support future skills, community capacity building and employment.

Key result areas for TAC are:

Culturally inclusive leadership and governance

Leadership in education engagement and excellence.

Social enterprise development.

Land, sea and cultural heritage rehabilitation and preservation.

Supporting and caring for our people and culture

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Services

How We Serve Our Community

Ranger Services

Protecting Country, Creating Futures

We deliver expert land management and conservation services including mowing, vegetation management, flora and fauna surveys, cultural burns, and erosion control. Our Ranger team ensures sustainable care for Country while providing meaningful employment pathways.

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Cultural Tours (Bunda Cultural Tours)

Experience Culture Firsthand

Through Bunda Cultural Tours, we offer unique, immersive tours showcasing the stories, landscapes, and heritage of the Taribelang people. Connect deeply with Country through authentic cultural experiences.

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NDIS Support Services (Coming Soon)

Empowering Our Community

Soon, we will be offering culturally respectful NDIS services, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disabilities to live strong, independent lives.

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What We Do

Empowering Our People Through Culture, Community and Country

Culturally Inclusive Leadership and Governance

TAC is a leading Aboriginal corporation in the Bundaberg region with:

Emphasis on leadership initiatives and a demonstrated ability to deliver impactful community development programs with the support and endorsement of the regional Aboriginal community.

Governance led by a strong board comprising seven Traditional Owners, committed to maintaining an open and transparent approach to organisational and project oversight.

The TAC board and management consistently prioritize leadership and governance capability building, fostering growth and sustainability.

Leadership in education engagement and excellence.

TAC is a leading Aboriginal corporation in the Bundaberg region with:

Create culturally safe pathways that engage children, young people, and adults in education and training.

We work in partnership with kindergartens, school and training providers, delivering our own culturally designed programs such as early years education, youth training, and mentoring.

Providing diverse training opportunities through our Nest Bank Management for Resilience and Recovery of the White-throated Snapping Turtle (WTST) project – an initiative that combines cultural, environmental, and community development to help disengaged young people reconnect with Country while supporting the Taribelang Bunda people in conserving our totem, the milbi (WTST).

Social Enterprise Development

TAC is able to undertake a diverse range of programs and activities including:

Establishing enterprises such as cultural tours, disability support services, and land management programs that embed Taribelang Bunda knowledge, values, and traditions.

Providing opportunities for Taribelang Bunda people, especially youth, to gain skills, qualifications, and meaningful work within community-led enterprises.

Using enterprise income to fund cultural preservation, environmental projects, and programs that strengthen kinship, wellbeing, and self-determination.

Land, Sea and Cultural Heritage, Rehabilitation and Preservation

TAC successfully delivers a range of programs for the Aboriginal community including:

Collaborating with experts in threatened species conservation to protect and preserve

Identifying and pursuing opportunities in land and sea management services to enhance environmental stewardship through our ranger team

Prioritising the support and well-being of our people and culture through these initiatives.

Supporting and Caring for Our People and Culture

TAC initiatives include:

Working with our people to advance community initiatives focused on culture, country, skills development, education, and employment.

Delivering ongoing TAC programs, events, and activities that foster engagement with both the Aboriginal and wider communities.

Protecting and preserving ancient and sacred sites while developing community expertise in cultural heritage works and services.

Organising cultural education activities and events to celebrate and sustain the Taribelang Bunda and other regional Aboriginal cultures and languages, ensuring they thrive for current and future generations.

Establishment of Taribelang Bunda Elders Council for connection, guidance and support

Why Work With Us

Delivering Significant and Positive Change

Through leadership and cultural knowledge, TAC delivers positive outcomes across education, employment, environmental management, and community empowerment.

Culturally inclusive leadership

Community-driven environmental conservation

Indigenous employment and training programs

Education partnerships and engagement

Our Story Through Photos

Celebrating Taribelang Culture & Community

Step into the world of Taribelang Aboriginal Corporation — where every image tells a story of connection to Country, culture, and community. Explore moments of pride, ceremony, and progress.

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Our Capabilities

Empowering Communities Through Our Expertise

Community Leadership and Development

Building capacity in governance, youth engagement, and Indigenous leadership.

Cultural Education and Training

Our initiatives include:
• Supporting 50 teachers and principals across regional schools to drive positive change.
• Developing long-term education programs to create new pathways into employment and training.
• Delivering training and employment opportunities through cultural, environmental, and community development projects for lasting impact.

Ranger and Land Services

Delivering expert services in conservation, fire management, flora/fauna surveys, and erosion control.

NDIS and Disability Services

Empowering individuals with culturally appropriate NDIS programs and supports.

Collaboration with Industry

Working with governments, councils, and corporations to deliver sustainable Indigenous partnerships.

Education & Training

Building Stronger Futures Through Education and Engagement

Taribelang Aboriginal Corporation is leading change through education, training, and community engagement.

In partnership with the Stronger Smarter Institute, we are empowering Aboriginal students and creating lasting reform across schools and communities.

Our initiatives include:

Supporting 50 trainees across regional schools to drive positive change.

Developing long-term education reforms to create new pathways into employment.

Delivering training and employment opportunities through cultural, environmental, and community development projects for lasting impact.

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Our Foundation

Vision, Purpose and Values

Vision

Taribelang Bunda people will be strong, proud and empowered through cultural knowledge, quality education and economic participation and growth.

Purpose

We work with cultural honour, integrity, dignity and humility and in the spirit of partnership to maximise outcomes for our Taribelang Bunda families.

Our Value Beliefs

Culture leads us. Respect connects us. Integrity defines us.
Together, these values shape who we are, how we care for Country, and how we build a strong future for our people and community.