Our Purpose, Mission and Values
Exceptional learning and care
Excellence in early learning
Equipping and caring for families
Engaging local communities
Our Values
Compassion
for all, particularly those living with disadvantage
Hope
which is at the heart of the Christian message
Respect
for all people, cultures and backgrounds
Innovation
that leads to excellence in all that we do
Support
that goes the extra mile for each other
Trust
through effective teamwork and collaboration
Our Purpose
To enable children, families and communities to experience the love of Jesus.
Our Vision
Leaders in Christian early learning and care enabling transformation for all families and children we serve.
Our Christian DNA
Integricare is a Christian not-for-profit organisation established in 1882 and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).
Our Christian identity is defined by our beliefs and the practical outworking of these beliefs in our day-to-day operation, attitudes and actions.
Christian identity
Our purpose and beliefs define how we operate as a Christ-centred organisation. It reflects our vision, mission and core values and aims to give Integricare personnel clarification of our purposes and strategic direction. This also directs the internal culture we are seeking to build and how we engage with external stakeholders. Christian identity is actively demonstrated within Integricare through the following:
1. Governance and leadership
Each Director on Integricare’s Board, the CEO and each of those on Integricare’s senior leadership team (as defined by Integricare) are required to declare that they agree with this Statement of Christian Identity which incorporates the Statement of Beliefs.
2. Strategic direction
Integricare’s strategic direction determines how we express our Christian identity and how this is communicated in terms of education programs, external communications and internal culture. All personnel are expected to work within Christian principles expressed through the organisation’s strategic statements, as seen above.
3. Chaplaincy and pastoral care
Integricare is committed to providing chaplaincy services to personnel and families. As a result, we employ a Chaplain for the purposes of counselling, pastoral care and spiritual instruction. All personnel, particularly management and senior leadership, are expected to support the work of the Chaplain.
4. Partnerships
When working with key partners, Integricare’s Christian identity is strengthened when there is an alignment of purpose. Whilst we aim to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders such as government agencies and local councils, our mission is enhanced when we form meaningful strategic alliances with Christian denominations, local churches, like-minded para-church organisations and suppliers of goods and services who also express a Christian commitment. All personnel are expected to support and work cooperatively with these partners.
