What We Do

Kimberley Aquaculture Aboriginal Corporation (KAAC) is a non-profit organisation which provides support to Indigenous people of the Kimberley region to develop sustainable aquaculture enterprises; undertake employment, skills and capacity development; and achieve this through cultural outreach projects.

What We're About

KAAC's core vision is concerned with improving the wellbeing - economic, social as well as cultural - of Indigenous people of the Kimberley through aquaculture.

As a group, Indigenous people in the Kimberley experience significant social and economic disadvantage as compared to the non-Indigenous population. The maintenance of Indigenous culture in the Kimberley has only been achieved through significant determination and struggle.

The primary measure of KAAC's success as an organisation is the extent to which it contributes to the wellbeing of Indigenous people in the Kimberley region.

Vision Statement

Sustainable aquaculture enterprises that significantly contribute to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Indigenous people in the Kimberley region.

KAAC has adopted a specific role or 'mission' to achieve its vision - that of aquaculture service provision. KAAC services are focused in three key areas:

  • Sustainable aquaculture enterprise.
  • Employment, Skills and capacity development.
  • Cultural outreach projects.

Mission Statement

Fostering the participation of Indigenous people of the Kimberley in sustainable aquaculture enterprises, skills and capacity development, employment and cultural outreach projects through quality service provision.

Our Values

  • Bettering indigenous peoples living standards
  • Taking ownership
  • Independence and interdependence (self sustaining)
  • Putting back (not always taking) - to the sea, country and for future generations
  • Supporting each other - working cooperatively
  • Maintenance of communal structures and benefits
  • Improving relationships
  • Teaching respect and knowledge of traditional lifestyle and culture
  • Protecting culture, language, traditional knowledge and relationships with sea and water
  • Educating the wider community and mainstream industry on respecting culture and the environment
Our Objectives

Aquaculture Employment and Skills Development
Employment and skills development of Indigenous people in the Kimberley aquaculture industry.

Cultural Connection
Maintenance and restoration of the cultural connection of Indigenous people with the sea and waterways of the Kimberley.

Aquaculture Enterprise
Development of sustainable aquaculture enterprises in the Kimberley that provide economic benefits and empowerment to Indigenous people and communities.

Keeping KAAC Strong
Keeping KAAC strong and effective in serving the needs of its members and Indigenous people throughout the Kimberley.

My Story
"I want to help my family grow their own aquaculture business to gain financial independence, create jobs and work on their own country. KAAC has supported us by providing project, technical and licensing advice, putting us in touch with organisations which can assist us, helping us access volunteers, and helping me develop my skills." - Rueben Lee Chi