We are driven by a vision of meaningful community connections, social justice, diversity and sustainability.
We believe it important to enunciate the principles upon which Project Australia has been founded and undertakes its work – especially those on which it determines the projects it supports and promotes.
Our Charter, as ratified by Project Australia’s Steering and Advisory Groups, consists of the following 11 principles:

• Respect for the recognised human rights standards as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and associated international human rights instruments;
• Recognition that, with being part of a global community, come personal responsibilities to other people;
• Recognition for the Indigenous people of Australia who are custodians of this land, their struggles and our need to work together to ensure fairness for all peoples;
• Recognition that all Australians deserve access to the resources and services they need to live a healthy life;
• Recognition of the contribution made by all religions and spiritualities to the fabric of our community, consistent with recognised human rights standards;
• Respect for diversity of all kinds, within a common framework of values based on compassion, community and opportunity;
• Appreciation of the important connections that sustain a healthy individual and family (however they may define it), education (whatever learning in which they may engage), their role models (from whomever they may learn) and a sense of a meaningful life (as defined by each individual);
• Recognition of the need to minimise our individual and collective impact on the land and environment and work together to sustain the earth and its resources;
• Recognition of democratic process, combined with the need for transparency and accountability in politics, business and community work;
• Recognition that this hour in history requires critical thinking from which action can be derived; and
• Affirmation that individuals are ultimately the most important agent for social change but that the effects of change can be emphasised when individuals are joined by others.