Statement of Purpose

Southern Junction Community Services builds inclusive communities through an integrated approach to the provision of quality housing, community development and social support services. We work with people who are subject to social or economic disadvantage, other agencies, groups and individuals to overcome barriers and develop resilience.

Vision Statement

Southern Junction Community Services is a centre of excellence for integrated social practice that actively demonstrates that all individuals and groups are valued, included and enabled to participate in their communities.

Core Values

Southern Junction Community Services aspires to deliver flexible and responsive services that are underpinned by the following core values:
RESPECT ~ Every person deserves to be treated with respect
TRUST ~ Safety and trust are the foundations of healthy families and relationships
INCLUSION ~ Inclusive communities value and embrace diversity
INTEGRITY ~ Acting in a way that is honest, just and open to others

Mission Statement

Southern Junction Community Services is people focused, flexible and responsive, with an emphasis on early intervention and prevention. Our work reflects the belief that every individual has the right to pursue and achieve independence and self-reliance.

2020 Vision Statement

The SJCS Board has determined that, by the year 2020, Southern Junction Community Services (SJCS) will be nationally recognised as a ‘Centre of Excellence for Integrated Social Practice’ that effectively responds to the changing demographics of the communities in which we work. We will provide high quality services to our target groups through an integrated approach that incorporates provision of affordable housing, community services and social infrastructure to people who are, or are at risk of, being socially or economically disadvantaged. This will be demonstrated by:

· Quality service provision

· Effective advocacy for communities, groups and individuals

· Social innovation

· Professionalism of staff

· National presence, linkages, networks and partnerships

· Strength of leadership in the community and inter-agency collaboration

· Level of influence upon public policy

· Depth and breadth of expertise shared with other organisations

Pursuit of the 2020 Vision

SJCS will pursue the realisation of its 2020 Vision through a range of growth and development strategies that will be outlined in three successive Triennial Plans.

The Board of Directors recognises that SJCS will need to become a larger organisation in order to:

· Provide services to the widest possible community

· Diversify our funding sources

· Be sustainable

The following are recognised as essential keys to attainment of the 2020 Vision:

· Evidence-based Practice - The Board and management of SJCS will ensure that service provision and development is informed and guided by relevant research and consultation.

· Higher Profile – SJCS will need to raise its profile in order to support future development. Directors recognise that the organisation’s name may need to be changed to support a national profile and reflect SJCS’s future directions and intended services.

· Robust Structures and Systems - SJCS will need to identify and move to a legal structure that best positions the organisation to deliver its services, optimise growth opportunities, mitigate risk and comply with regulatory and tax requirements. SJCS will need to obtain legal advice on how this may be achieved and how these activities may be structured. Governance, Management and operational systems will need to be further strengthened.

· Independent Resources - SJCS will need to secure adequate resources and become more financially self-sustaining, with its independence underpinned by revenue generated from a range of sources including commercial ventures, housing provision, philanthropic, private and government funding.

· Profit making activities - SJCS will undertake ethical, commercial profit-making activities, and/or establish separate profit-making entities, in order to fund its social purposes.

· Vibrant Flexible Workforce - A vital enabler of the 2020 Vision will be SJCS’s ability to attract and retain a high quality workforce and workforce expertise.

Objectives

To provide quality information, accommodation and support services relevant to people who are socially or economically disadvantaged, are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
To work with other agencies, groups and individuals in the community to overcome barriers, develop resilience and enhance the community connectedness of groups and individuals.
To dynamically respond to the changing needs of the community.
To provide adequate, appropriate, secure and affordable accommodation for people in need.
To provide information, support and encouragement in a way that will enable people who access services whilst achieving the maximum possible degree of independence and self- reliance.
To encourage and support the maintenance of family ties and, where appropriate, the reuniting of the family unit.
To work in partnership with the community to encourage support and raise awareness of homelessness and other issues facing disadvantaged people.
To work in a manner that upholds the dignity and worth of all people, enhances their self-esteem, is sensitive to their social and economic circumstances and respects their cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Service Principles

We recognise that the services of Southern Junction are most likely to be effective when:

We are mindful of the needs of families, especially young people and children
We support and promote health and well-being
We work collaboratively and in partnership with our clients and others to achieve the best possible outcomes
We offer support to children, young people and families for as long as needed and as resources allow
We optimise opportunities to intervene in a way that makes a positive difference
We are sensitive to individual differences, beliefs and circumstances
We advocate for positive changes in the lives of individuals, families and the community
We strive for continuous improvement in our services

Statement of Purpose

2020 Vision Statement

Objectives

Service Principles

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