To contribute to a society that values all its members by strengthening individuals, families and communities in ways that respect their dignity and values.
Our values provide us with the framework for how we approach our work. They are:
Respect We honour ourselves and others, and we care about their rights and dignity. We are respectful and courteous in the way we speak, act and treat people.
Honesty We are sincere, open, trustworthy and truthful. We are accountable and reliable, and we have the integrity to do the right thing.
Courage We have the conviction to do what needs to be done, even if it means going against the majority. We have the strength to continue, even when we feel like giving up.
Connection We are willing to work together for the good of everyone. We are open to forming partnerships with other organisations and groups to ensure we provide the best possible service to our clients.
Fairness We act with justice to ensure that people experience equity and equality. We work towards meeting everyone’s needs.
Our Commitment Statement
We are committed to: Engaging in genuine partnerships based on the principles of participation, development, dialogue, leadership, local investment and placed based services.
Advocating for those in our community who are suppressed or marginalised.
Having a participant focus which enables them to be partners in their care. This means delivering sustainable and ethical services that people want and in ways that contribute to building better lives for people. These services will be well functioning, accessible, transparent, friendly and culturally driven.
Being well resourced; being an organisation of choice for participants and staff based on integrity, relevance, collaboration, initiative, adaptability, continual improvement and responsiveness to need.