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Vision, Values & Principles
Our Vision
A compassionate, respectful and just community in which all
people participate and flourish.
Our Values
Based on Christian ethics, our values are:
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Respect and compassion for all
people
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Belief in the innate worth of
all people
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Justice, particularly for those
less advantaged in our society
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Being of service to others
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Restlessness for what could
be
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In accordance with these values we will be guided by the following
principles:
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We will treat all people with
respect and dignity
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We will be non-judgmental in
our dealings with others
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We will celebrate diversity
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We will oppose racism and all
forms of unjust discrimination
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We will be welcoming and
caring towards others
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We will recognise peoples’ right
to self-determination
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We will build on strengths
and empower people to achieve their potential
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We will
strive for a fair and just society and will pursue justice
with
passion
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We will be honest and
fair in our dealings with
others
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We will carry out
our work with
humility
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We will value
and encourage
innovation
and creativity
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We will
be organizations
that
continue to learn
and
improve
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We will
strive
for
excellence
in
all our actions
and
services
Our Goals
To assist people to overcome barriers to living life to the
full.
UnitingCare Wesley will work with people and
communities to build on strengths and to break the “cycle of disadvantage”.
There will be a focus on early intervention and sustainable
outcomes.
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We will work with people and
communities to help them achieve:
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Greater financial security
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We will develop
innovative responses which will enable people and
communities to overcome barriers to achieving these goal
To help build strong communities which are inclusive and which
celebrate diversity.
UnitingCare Wesley works with communities to enhance their capacity
to provide opportunities for all members of society to be made
welcome, to be included and to participate in a meaningful way.
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We will participate in building
bridges which assist people who are isolated
or alienated from society to participate
more fully in the community
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We will contribute to building
community by
working in partnership with groups such
as neighbourhoods, schools, clubs, employers
and business
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We will promote inclusion
through public celebration of diversity
To advocate for justice and fairness in our society.
UnitingCare Wesley will advocate for a society which is fair
and just. We will assist the voices of those who are marginalised
or discriminated against, and those whose human rights are being
compromised, to be heard widely and also to inform our own policies
and practices.
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We will develop an agreed position
on social issues including health,
refugees and education
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We will undertake an analysis
and critique of public policy directions at Federal, State
and Local Government levels
To provide a positive environment which promotes the growth
and development of our staff.
UnitingCare Wesley recognises and values the commitment, skills
and knowledge of all staff. We will invest in the development
of staff and Board members to ensure that every person in each
organisation can achieve the best possible outcomes for their
clients. We will also maximise opportunities in the workplace
for the personal and professional growth of our staff.
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We
will enhance opportunities for staff to be creative and innovative
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We
will develop open structures and flexible
career pathways to enhance staff development
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We
will make representations to Government on legislation
and policies which disadvantage
workers
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We will provide a respectful
work environment for
staff which is free of harassment and discrimination
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We
will facilitate access to information on skills,
knowledge
and training opportunities
To use our resources in the most efficient and effective manner.
UnitingCare Wesley will maximize opportunities to achieve more
from its resources.
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We will coordinate our fundraising
activities
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We will explore opportunities
to develop economies of scale
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We will share expertise
and infrastructure
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We will combine our skills
and knowledge to improve our effectiveness
To strengthen our partnership with the wider community.
UnitingCare Wesley recognises support by the wider community
is vital to achieving its objectives.
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We will communicate and promote
our vision, values and goals
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We will
engage the broader church community in our vision and
service
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We will develop recognition
in the broader community of what we stand for
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We will develop
supportive relationships with corporates,
government, educational
institutions and other community organisations
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