Our approach
KJ works across all Martu communities, respecting that each place has its own history, families, and ways of working.
Explicit partnership model
Martu and non-Martu working together, combining different strengths to achieve strong outcomes in a cross-cultural environment.
Action research model
A continuous cycle of planning, doing the work, observing, and reflecting honestly with Martu to strengthen programs over time.
Martu feedback
AGMs and regular community feedback ensure programs stay relevant, responsive, and guided by Martu priorities.
Our guiding principles
Our principles for strong, respectful, and community-led work.
Kujungka
Partnership – Martu and non-Martu working together as equals, bringing complementary skills and knowledge.
WALYJA
Family – people working together and identifying personally with this work as one would with family.
Ngaparrji-Ngaparrji
Respect – Martu and non-Martu working strongly together acting with respect towards each other.
Warrkamu
Participation – by building a culture of participation in Martu communities, individual Martu are supported and strengthened.
Yiltanyju
Honesty – talking and dealing straight with each other, government and others.
Yiawarra
Building – creating the future that Martu people want, one that strengthens Martu society and enables confident, effective engagement with mainstream society.
Minyirrpa
Being serious – taking matters seriously, ‘not playing games’ and being ‘real about it’.
Nyakuma Nintirri
Reflection – combining action with reflection to learn and grow along the way.
“When you put them together, that’s when you get a really powerful partnership. This is a good partnership with whitefellas who do it in the way we’re doing it.”
Our values in action
Evidence of change
Independent evaluations show strong community-driven outcomes.
Led by Martu. Measured by Martu.
Success guided by Martu voices, knowledge and ongoing community reflection.
Long story of partnership
A relationship built through listening, learning and working together.
Together we are creating stories that inspire
Walking the Talk
Martu took their story to Canberra, showing how community-led change works and what real partnership can achieve.
Represented at SNAICC 2025
At Australia’s largest Indigenous conference, Martu voices shared how two-way learning and cultural leadership help families grow strong.
Pilbara Community Awards
Recognised as ‘Champions of Change,’ KJ received three awards for driving innovation and strengthening Martu futures across the Pilbara.
