Statement of Purpose

Southern Junction Community Services will provide quality information, accommodation and support services relevant to people who are socially or economically disadvantaged, are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We will work with other agencies, groups and individuals in the community to overcome barriers, develop resilience and enhance the community connectedness of groups and individuals.

Vision Statement

The value of all groups and individuals is actively demonstrated by the way they are included and enabled to participate in the community.

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 will work in a way that is people focused, flexible and responsive, with an emphasis on early intervention and prevention. Our work will reflect the belief that all people have the right to pursue and achieve independence and self-reliance.

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