ABADÁ-Capoeira believes in using capoeira as an effective vehicle for promoting social change and integration and stimulating individual growth. ABADA-Capoeira Australia uses the instruction and performance of capoeira to transcend socio-economic barriers between communities and encourage community empowerment. ABADA-Capoeira Australia helps meet the community's need for safe, accessible space for participants of all ages and abilities to participate in meaningful activities that engage body, heart, and mind, and serves as a valuable cultural resource. The organization promotes individual and community values of respect, cooperation, and freedom.