our business

Desert Channels Queensland, along with 56 regional bodies Australia-wide, was founded on a Commonwealth initiative that established community groups to deliver natural resource management (NRM) regionally.

In 2002 DCQ started out with three people and has grown to a team of seventeen. Since its inception the DCQ team has delivered over 350 projects through a range of funding programs with landholders, local government, schools, Landcare groups, catchment groups, traditional owners and NGOs.

As an incorporated group DCQ operates under a constitution.

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life of current and future generations through leadership, innovation, knowledge and partnerships in the responsible management of our unique natural resources.

Vision Statement

To have vibrant, healthy and sustainable landscapes, ecosystems, communities and industries throughout the Desert Channels region.

Values & Associated Behaviours

Success

• Recognition of others’ efforts and achievements
• Sharing knowledge
• Commitment
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to help

Integrity - (Trust, Honesty, Responsibility & Respect)

• Strive for trust
• Speak directly and hear information first hand
• Respect personal & professional confidentiality
• Deliver on commitments
• Be open and accountable
• Have courage to carry out convictions
• Verbalise your feelings with respect
• Give and accept constructive feedback
• Speak the truth
• Care for Country
• Care for people
• Being realistic with your commitments
• Consider other people’s needs
• Listen, acknowledge, check and explore (LACE)
• Honour commitments
• Responsiveness
• Quality service to community.
   

Innovation

• Provide an open environment to explore new ideas
• Think outside the square
• Forge partnerships with forward thinking organisations and individuals.
   

Knowledge

• Provide resources and linkages to community other RBs and Govt. (effective sharing of knowledge)
• Recognise and respect local and traditional knowledge
• Build knowledge resources
• Build knowledge partnerships
• Identify and fill knowledge gaps.