Our History
Before European settlement, the Traditional People of the Gold Coast comprised six clan groups: Wangerriburra (Border Ranges), Guninin (Hinterland), Bullongin (Logan), Kombumerri (Nerang and Tallebudgera), Tal gin gin (Tweed to Tallebudgera) and Noonuckle (Southern tip of Stradbroke). The first four groups spoke Yugembah and the last two spoke Ngundawal. Many Traditional Custodians still live on their Traditional Lands of the Gold Coast today.
Krurungal has supported its local community in the Gold Coast area for nearly 30 years. We are registered with the Australian Government Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) as an Indigenous Incorporation delivering health and community services.
Our Vision
Krurungal’s Vision is for its community to have easy access to necessary community services and enjoy more opportunities, better outcomes, cultural connectedness and a positive sense of wellbeing.
Our Mission
Krurungal’s Mission is to deliver a culturally appropriate one-stop-shop to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Gold Coast and Tweed. We do this by offering well-funded, easily available, holistic, high-quality, well-established programs to meet all the needs of our community.
Our Values
We are Community
Krurungal puts our clients and community first, supporting and advocating for them in all areas.
We are Competent.
Krurungal’s staff are well trained and supported, productive and adaptable, providing services with sensitivity, empathy and compassion.
We are Consistent.
Krurungal consistently delivers high quality and safe services. We help our clients and community achieve great outcomes through open and transparent communication and processes.
We are Culture.
Krurungal’s services are culturally appropriate and meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our Team
We have a small but dedicated and experienced team of staff led by Service Coordinator Alf Summers.
We provide a wide range of services to our community and can always do with a helping hand. If you would like to volunteer with us, get in touch.
Our Governance
Krurungal is governed by a Board comprised of community members. All Board members provide their time and services on a voluntary basis.
If you would like to know more about our Board and Membership or would like to play an active role in our governance, we’d love to hear from you.