Our Vision
Yangadlitya envisions strong, proud, and healthy Aboriginal communities living with connection to culture, free from the harms of alcohol and other drugs, and supported to thrive in all aspects of life.
We aspire to create a future where our people are supported through holistic, culturally grounded approaches that strengthen Social and Emotional Wellbeing, restore connection, and build lasting community resilience.
Our Purpose
Yangadlitya supports the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and advocates for greater investment in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations as the preferred providers of services for Aboriginal people and communities. We believe lasting outcomes are achieved when communities lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the services that impact their lives.
Our work is guided by the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing, recognising that healing and wellbeing are deeply connected to culture, identity, family, kinship, Country, and community. Through culturally grounded, community-led approaches, we remain committed to strengthening self-determination, accountability, and long-term outcomes for Aboriginal people and future generations.
Our Artwork
This artwork tells the story of Yangadlitya and honours the journey of the Aboriginal Sobriety Group over the past 53 years.
The ochre tones represent our strong foundations on Kaurna Yerta, where the organisation was established, acknowledging the generations of community members, Elders, staff and leaders who shaped our story and laid the foundations for the work we continue today.
The blue and river tones recognise our expansion into the Murray lands and Riverland regions, reflecting the waterways that connect these communities and the relationships we have built across Country.
At the centre sits the heart of the organisation. The yellow and orange colours reflect the original Aboriginal Sobriety Group logo, ensuring that as we move forward under the Yangadlitya name, we continue to honour the history, legacy and achievements of those who came before us.
The surrounding circles represent the programs, services, people, families and communities connected to Yangadlitya. Each circle is intentionally left open, symbolising that healing is not a destination but a journey, and reflecting our openness to new opportunities, partnerships and communities in the future.
The kangaroo tracks symbolise movement, strength, resilience and progress, representing Yangadlitya walking alongside community, supporting people on their healing journeys and moving forward with purpose and determination. Together, this artwork reflects our commitment to healing, culture, community and self-determination, honouring our past and embracing the future.
Created by Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna artist Sam Gollan.
Our Directors
Polly Sumner-Dodd – Chairperson / Director
Tim Agius – Director
Major Sumner– Director
Jonathon Louth – Director
Anne Newchurch – Director
Lisa Coulthard – Director
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The Yangadlitya Rulebook is available here: ICN 8376 ASG Rule Book – 17-12-2021_PDF
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations – www.oric.gov.au
Yangadlitya is a Registered Charity & Public Benevolent Institution. Our ACNC registration can be located here:
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