Our Mission, Vision and Values

Goal: Protect and restore critical habitats for native species.

• Objective 1.1: Identify and prioritize key areas for conservation and restoration efforts.

• Objective 1.2: Partner with local landholders to implement sustainable land management practices.

• Objective 1.3: Restore 50 hectares of native habitat over the next five years.

Goal: Support the survival of threatened and endangered species.

• Objective 2.1: Develop and implement species-specific conservation programs.

• Objective 2.2: Increase population monitoring efforts to track species health.

• Objective 2.3: Collaborate with researchers to address threats such as habitat loss and invasive species.

Goal: Foster a community connected to nature and inspired to act.

• Objective 3.1: Host quarterly workshops and events to educate the public on local biodiversity.

• Objective 3.2: Develop educational materials for schools, focusing on the importance of conservation.

• Objective 3.3: Build a volunteer program to involve the community in hands-on conservation efforts.

4. Research and Innovation

Goal: Support evidence-based conservation through research and technology.

• Objective 4.1: Establish partnerships with universities and research institutions to study local ecosystems.

• Objective 4.2: Invest in technology, such as drone mapping, to monitor and protect habitats.

• Objective 4.3: Publish annual reports on progress and findings to guide future actions.

5. Organizational Sustainability

Goal: Ensure the long-term viability of the organization.

• Objective 5.1: Develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to secure ongoing support.

• Objective 5.2: Build relationships with government bodies, local businesses, and philanthropic organisations.

• Objective 5.3: Establish a five-year operational plan with measurable outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Increase in protected and restored habitat area.

• Growth in populations of key species under conservation programs.

• Community participation rates in workshops, events, and volunteer activities.

• Amount of funding secured for conservation projects annually.

• Publication and dissemination of research findings.

1-Year Objectives (Laying the Foundation)

1. Habitat Mapping and Prioritisation: Complete a comprehensive survey of critical habitats such as grassy she-oak woodlands and identify priority areas for conservation and restoration.

2. Community Awareness Campaign: Launch an awareness program to educate the community on the Yarnbala Foundation and the importance of local biodiversity and conservation efforts.

3. Partnership Development: Establish collaborations with local landowners, schools, government agencies, and environmental organisations.

4. Launch Event: Aim to have a launch event to raise awareness of the foundation and secure initial funding. 

5. Initial Restoration Efforts: Begin restoring areas of degraded habitat with native plantings and invasive species removal.

6. Infrastructure Implementation for SEB Areas: Develop and implement infrastructure to assist in protecting Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) areas, supporting conservation and restoration activities for implementation of native fauna and flora species into these areas.

3-Year Objectives (Scaling Up Impact)

1. Expanded Habitat Restoration: Restore critical habitat through planting native vegetation, removing invasive species, and improving ecosystem health.

2. Species-Specific Conservation Plans: Develop and implement targeted action plans for at least 3 threatened or endangered species.

3. Education and Engagement: Conduct 6 community workshops or events per year, reaching at least 300 local residents.

4. Sustainable Funding Model: Secure grants and sponsorships to cover 75% of annual operational costs and create a fund for long-term projects.

5. Monitoring Program: Establish baseline data collection and tracking systems for habitats and species populations, with annual reporting on progress.

10-Year Objectives (Securing Long-Term Success)

1. Landscape-Scale Restoration: Restore interconnected habitats, creating wildlife corridors and improving ecosystem resilience. Exploration of Oyster Reef Restoration.

2. Species Recovery: Achieve measurable increases in the populations of at least 5 key species under conservation programs.

3. Community Involvement: Engage the local population in volunteer and educational initiatives annually.

4. Research Leadership: Become a regional leader in conservation research, publishing peer-reviewed studies and implementing cutting-edge techniques.

5. Organisational Growth: Expand the organisation’s capacity with a full-time team, a permanent operational base (CEEC- Cultural Education Environmental Centre), and a diversified income stream covering 100% of operational and project costs.

6. Policy Influence: Collaborate with local and regional governments to integrate biodiversity conservation into land-use planning and policies.

7. Climate Resilience Projects: Implement adaptive measures to ensure habitats and species are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Goal: Support evidence-based conservation through research and technology.

• Objective 4.1: Establish partnerships with universities and research institutions to study local ecosystems.

• Objective 4.2: Invest in technology, such as drone mapping, to monitor and protect habitats.

• Objective 4.3: Publish annual reports on progress and findings to guide future actions.

Goal: Ensure the long-term viability of the organization.

• Objective 5.1: Develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to secure ongoing support.

• Objective 5.2: Build relationships with government bodies, local businesses, and philanthropic organisations.

• Objective 5.3: Establish a five-year operational plan with measurable outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Increase in protected and restored habitat area.

• Growth in populations of key species under conservation programs.

• Community participation rates in workshops, events, and volunteer activities.

• Amount of funding secured for conservation projects annually.

• Publication and dissemination of research findings.