Strategy

Vision
A thriving Outback Australia.

Purpose
Funding the people and ideas of the Outback.

Role

To fund | To connect | To empower | To learn and share

Values

Community. We stand with Outback people and places.

Supportive. We help remove barriers so people can create their own opportunities.

Collaborative. We work with others to achieve more.

Innovative. We back creative, practical solutions.

Adaptive. We evolve with remote needs and opportunities.

Access and Opportunity

Outcome: Remote Australians have access to the services and opportunities they need.

Goal: Break down the barriers of distance by funding education, health and training opportunities that enable people to learn, work and thrive where they live.

We fund: Grants that improve access to study, skills development, health services and wellbeing support.

Success looks like: More people in the Outback gaining qualifications, health access and meaningful pathways to employment.

Local Leadership and Capability

Outcome: Remote communities have strong local leadership.

Goal: Build confidence, skills and networks for Outback people to lead change in their own communities.

We fund: Leadership programs, mentoring, and initiatives that grow capability and community self-determination.

Success looks like:  More Outback leaders, particularly young people and women, driving local initiatives and representing their communities.

Innovation and Problem Solving

Outcome: Remote communities are resilient and able to adapt to challenges.

Goal: Invest in creative, practical and scalable solutions developed in and for the Outback.

We fund: Community-led pilots, applied research, and partnerships that address access, wellbeing and sustainability challenges.

Success looks like: New ideas and models that improve access, strengthen services, and are replicated across regions.

Connection and Understanding

Outcome: Remote Australia is well connected, understood and appreciated.

Goal: Share the stories, challenges and achievements of the Outback to build visibility and national understanding.

We support: Storytelling, partnerships, and communications that connect remote people with one another and with the broader Australian community.

Success looks like:  Greater appreciation of Outback contribution, and stronger connection between remote and urban Australia.

Trust and Legacy

Outcome: Sustainable, respected philanthropic leadership supporting the Outback long-term.

Goal: Maintain Connellan's integrity, independence and capability as a trusted funder and voice for the Outback.

We invest: In governance, data, systems and partnerships that sustain confidence and transparency.

Success looks like: CAT recognised as a leading, accessible and reliable philanthropic partner for remote Australia.