At Strategic, we adopt a broad definition of development as a process of creating something positive over a period of time. People and communities are central to our understanding of development. Development should enable people to lead lives they have reason to value and for communities to thrive.
“We believe that development is inherently good and when done well, it can positively change people’s lives in significant ways.”
We are relentlessly client focused. We take the time to get to know you, and what you seek to achieve. We provide teams of exceptional people with skills, expertise and relationships tailor-made to your requirements.
We are driven to see thriving communities where people enjoy improved quality of life and community life is strengthened. We emphasise inclusion - engaging with those whose voices are often less heard.
We deliver forward thinking projects. We work with you to forge a better future, by creating new opportunities and finding creative solutions to problems. Together we can do better than the status quo.
Our work is characterised by strong relationships built on trust. Your success is often dependent on a wide range of stakeholders embracing your plans. That's not easy to achieve. We're here to help.
Our company is guided by our core values which shape every aspect of how we work - from the way we engage with clients, partners, and communities, to how we design, implement, and evaluate projects. We bring:
Humility by listening first and centring local knowledge
Integrity through evidence-based, transparent processes, and
Ambition in our drive to help enable people of all genders to lead lives they have reason to value and communities to thrive
Illawarra First Nations leaders in a yarning circle with Southeast Asia Emerging Leadership Program participants on Dharawal country, arranged in partnership with local Aboriginal organisation, Curijo.
This mural was created by our team in partnership with Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation.
In December 2021, at our annual team get-together, guided by Lorraine and Narelle of the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation on Dharawal Country, we created this mural that duly represents our values and the country on which we are based and work, whilst incorporating meaningful, Indigenous themes and symbols.
This artwork is proudly displayed in our Bulli office.
OUR INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
We believe that humility, integrity and ambition are of utmost importance and these values guide the way we do business and build relationships.
“When it comes to treating all people with respect and building equality and opportunities across all groups of people, we want to be leaders in our local areas and industry.”
Playing our part in the process of reconciliation is therefore important to us and developing and implementing an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan is the continuation of our journey and commitment to this.
We are dedicated to contributing to the process of reconciliation and have developed an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan to continue our journey and commitment to this goal.
As a values-driven organisation, we are committed to actively participating in reconciliation efforts and we wholeheartedly commit to the actions outlined in this plan. We look forward to further developing strong and lasting relationships with, and opportunities for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Our new Innovate RAP was developed with the support of Reconciliation Australia. We thank and acknowledge Wiradjuri artist, Trish Whitburn, for providing us with such a beautiful work of art that is featured throughout our RAP.
Now More Than Ever we’re committed to reconciliation in Australia.
As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan journey, we commissioned Wiradjuri artist Trish Whitburn to create a painting for us to reflect our intentions as a company and mark our commitment to reconciliation. This treasured artwork is called “Together on a Journey” and represents the journey our clients go on when working with us, and our community-centred approach. It proudly hangs in the Wangirrali meeting room in our Yass office, serving as a daily reminder of the commitments we have made to furthering reconciliation in Australia.
Download our new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
View and download our previous Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan here:
Download our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
