•Understand – we will identify and develop opportunities for communities to build their language capacity by understanding their needs within the cultural context.

•Leadership – we will provide strong and accountable leadership aimed at benefiting the community languages sector.

•Trust - we will communicate clearly. Collaborate widely and act with integrity.

•Unite – we will unite communities through language activities to create a combined force and a strong voice.

•Respect – we welcome diversity and treat everyone with respect.

•Empower – we will create opportunities to empower the Education Officer/s, community languages schools teachers and management committee and Federation’s management committee for sustenance of  the NSW Community Languages Schools Program.