Strategic Directions 2006-2009
Drawing
on the strength of the UnitingCare network in its size, scope and
diversity, UnitingCare Australia seeks to influence social and public
policy and advocate better quality of life outcomes for all
Australians, with a particular focus on those who are the most
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Through
the development of innovative responses to need and the strengthening
of existing effective programs, UnitingCare Australia promotes the
enhancement of community services provision across the UnitingCare
network.
All
of the work of UnitingCare Australia is grounded in the expertise of
our service deliverers, the experience of our service users, and the
values and vision of the Uniting Church in Australia.
We will give life to this work by focusing on the following strategic directions:
Speaking out, empowering those disadvantaged and vulnerable
In
the three year period we will advocate for policies and practices that
build opportunities for all people to live hope-filled lives in an
environment that promotes wellbeing by:
- using our mission, size, scope and diversity
- working in partnership with other bodies and as participants in a national campaign
Developing sustainable policies and positions
In
the three year period, drawing on the knowledge and experience of the
UnitingCare network and its communities, we will develop policies and
positions in order to:
- Speak out
- Contribute to the development of innovative responses, and
- Affirm existing effective programs
We will focus this work in the following areas:
Ageing and aged care
Children
Disability
Mental health/illness
Impacts of the Welfare to Work 2005 legislation
Building the capacity of UnitingCare Australia
In
the three year period we will build the capacity of UnitingCare
Australia and its network by focussing on the following enablers:
- articulation and communication of coherent principles about why and how we do our work
- the building of relationships and a culture of trust and collegiality across the network and wider church
- the building of relationships and partnerships with organisations of goodwill
- improvement of systemic communication across the network and engagement of members in our work
- review
and development of a rational and sustainable approach for financing
UnitingCare Australia by developing a strategic financial plan
- further integration of shared priorities and work with the Uniting Missions Network
|