Strategic Plan 2017 2020
Strategic Plan 2017 2020
Strategic Plan 2017 2020
June 2017
Strategic plan 2017-20 Strategic directions
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Our voice
Generate support and effect social change
as a courageous voice and advocate for
people in need
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Our services
Grow and shape evidence based services
to achieve the greatest positive change for
Purpose Identity the most marginalised and disadvantaged
Inspired by Jesus Christ, We are a national
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Mission Australia exists Christian charity helping Our enablers
to meet human need Australians in need move Enhance collaboration to enable and sustain
and to spread the towards independence the impact of our work and organisation
knowledge of the
love of God
Our brand
We stand together with Australians in need,
until they can stand for themselves
Tagline
Our values
Compassion We are sensitive, understanding
and caring in our service of all people
Goal Values Integrity We are honest, accountable and
Our goal is to reduce Compassion, Integrity, transparent in our work and relationships
homelessness and Respect, Perseverance, Respect We treat people as we ourselves expect
strengthen communities Celebration to be treated, offering love, acceptance and a
across Australia voice of support in the face of lifes challenges
Perseverance We are dedicated to serving people
and helping them overcome the challenges they
face, no matter how hard it is
Celebration We recognise and celebrate the
efforts and achievements of the people we help,
volunteers, supporters and staff
Strategic plan 2017-20
Directions Outcomes
1. Our voice 1.1 Increased partnerships with Christian
communities and organisations around
Generate support and effect social change our social justice priorities.
as a courageous voice and advocate for
people in need. 1.2 Public policy relating to homelessness,
disadvantage and the sector influenced by
Speak up for those who cannot speak for
Mission Australia.
themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the
poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 1.3 Community awareness raised around key
social issues and Mission Australias role.
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Strategic plan 2017-20
Directions Outcomes
2 Our services 2.1 Increased opportunities and improved
outcomes for young people.
Grow and shape evidence based services to
achieve the greatest positive change for the
2.2 Increased housing options.
most marginalised and disadvantaged.
2.3 Increased focus on prevention and early
Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did
intervention services to reduce
we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give
you something to drink? When did we see you a
homelessness.
stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and 2.4 Disadvantaged communities
clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison strengthened through more projects and
and go to visit you? The King will reply, Truly I tell
enhanced service delivery practices.
you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:37-40
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Strategic plan 2017-20
Directions Outcomes