Our people are our most important resource and vital to every aspect of our strategic plan.
Our Vision
Uniting Aged Care aspires to transform the experiences of ageing. We will:
- Support people, their partners, families and carers.
- Involve
service users, particularly the vulnerable and disadvantaged, in the design of services and in choosing the support they need.
Collaborate with others -service providers, suppliers and stakeholders.
Engage with local communities – ensuring relevant local service choices.
Advocate to government, funding and regulatory agencies.
Our Services
- Support at home – enabling people to have independent and active lives
- Community services – facilitating activities of interest and valued interactions
- Support for chronic conditions – promoting evidence-based approaches to wellbeing in ageing
- Restorative services - assisting people regain and maintain their independence
- Residential services - caring for people who need full time support
- Palliative care services - ensuring the right environment for people to die with dignity
Our Resources for Independent Living
- Housing options – places for people who need or wish to move from their family home
- Technology for independence – aids to support wellbeing and quality of life
- Planning for whole-of-life – advice that promotes physical, emotional and financial security and well being
- Information and self-help guides – resources that build knowledge and strengthen self management
Our services and resources are grounded in the mission and values of The Uniting Church in Australia, the strengths and aspirations of local communities, sustainable practices, research and evidence.
Our Values
We will work together based on the following principles:
FAITH: basing our future on the experience, wisdom and theology of the Church.
CHOICE: offering opportunities to participate meaningfully in life and age with dignity.
RESPONSIVENESS: being responsive to individual and community strengths and needs.
PARTICIPATION: working together to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes.
RESPECT: recognising and valuing the uniqueness of each individual and their physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs.
SOCIAL INCLUSION: mobilising the goodwill and need for social interaction to build on community strengths and encourage meaningful interactions.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY: focussing on the vulnerable and disadvantaged.
STEWARDSHIP: managing resources wisely - finances, people, environment & knowledge.
We will demonstrate these values in our everyday behaviours and actions.