Strategic Directions 2006-2010

Vision

A fair and just community where people have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Purpose

We build inclusive communities that overcome disadvantage.

Values and Philosophy

  1. We affirm Melbourne Citymission's ecumenical Christian heritage and acceptance of people of other faiths and no faith.
  2. The Christian principles of inclusiveness, love, service, and social justice are fundamental to our practice.
  3. Everyone in the community has a right to have their voice heard.
  4. Everyone has the right to have the resources necessary for participation in community and social life.
  5. Society is accountable for the wellbeing of our communities and for community decisions.
  6. Collaboration and co-operation within a community leads to stronger responses and better outcomes.
  7. Lives can be changed and people able to participate in society for their own and the common good.
  8. Stewardship of our resources is essential to the creation of a sustainable and viable future.
  9. We value what we learn from the communities and people we work with.

Goals

Our priority commitments are:

  1. Goal: (leadership)
    To lead changes that transform people and communities.
  2. Goal: (disadvantage)
    To provide resources and choices to people who are marginalised and living with disadvantage
  3. Goal: (diversity)
    To deliver services that respect individuals and embrace diversity
  4. Goal: (advocacy)
    To advocate for compassion and justice.
  5. Goal: (capacity and sustainability)
    To build financial and human resources that sustain our current work and future growth.

Key Results

  1. Goal: (leadership)
    To lead changes that transform people and communities
    Key Result
    Melbourne Citymission is known and respected as a provider of innovative services.
  2. Goal: (disadvantage)
    To provide resources and choices to people who are marginalised and living with disadvantage.
    Key Result
    People living with disadvantage and who are marginalised are able to participate more fully in community life.
  3. Goal: (diversity)
    To deliver services that respect individuals and embrace diversity.
    Key Result
    Inclusive, resourceful communities are created and nurtured.
  4. Goal: (advocacy)
    To advocate for compassion and justice.
    Key Result
    Social policies are more supportive of opportunity and fairness.
  5. Goal: (capacity and sustainability)
    To build financial and human resources that sustain our current work and future growth.
    Key Result
    Melbourne Citymission has the personnel and financial capacity to further its mission.
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