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We work for a world where lives are whole and hopeful, free from poverty and injustice.

Because every person matters.  Because every person is beloved by God and invited to enjoy the rich blessing of abundant life.

As an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia, we are a channel for connecting Australian people to God’s work in the wider world.

Our Approach

We translate rigourous sustainable community development principles through the lens of our Christian faith.

Faith is the heart language we share with our partners.

We work with and through churches, but our programs include all people regardless of their faith, sexuality, ethnicity, ability or gender.

We seek out the marginalised and the vulnerable. We listen to the voices of the poorest.

We believe in solidarity not charity.

We believe that local communities are best placed to identify the solutions to their own problems.

Our partners are the local church, helping communities unlock their God-given potential to set themselves free from poverty and injustice.

Our partners know the culture and the context. So often, they can see simple, inexpensive solutions.

We contribute our capacity as an accredited development agency to help fulfill their vision.

As we walk with our partners on this transformational journey, we help to build leadership and organisational capacity.

We ourselves are changed by the rich wisdom of our partners, their courageous actions and their tenacious faith. We offer this gift back into the life the Uniting Church.

We stand united with our partners, making good news real among our poorest neighbours. As the climate changes and disasters increase, we fight on many fronts against poverty. We wrestle for justice and raise up leaders who strive for equality and inclusion. And we connect the generosity of our Australian supporters with the needs of the world.” Download this video

OUR VALUES

Distinctive values make us who we are.

We are personally invested in the mission.

We take joy in our work. Our personal values and aspirations are strongly aligned with UnitingWorld’s mission. We commit to hard work and healthy rest, caring for ourselves and each other with compassion.

We invest in relationships.

We invest time and resources in knowing and being known by each other and our stakeholders. We hold relationships on behalf of the Agency across time. We monitor and nurture the health and integrity of our relationships.

We are courageous in innovation.

We are not afraid to do new and radical things to deliver our mission. We are not afraid to critically evaluate our ideas and change our approach when they don’t work.

We ground all we do in Christian theology.

We believe the good news of Jesus means justice and hope for all, particularly for the oppressed and vulnerable. We are free to collaborate with those who share our vision and values.

Shared values bridge us to our networks.

Mutual Respect

We are sensitive to context, mindful of power imbalance; we recognise difference and embrace diversity. We understand and value all roles and contributions, and practise grace and courtesy in relationships.

Inclusion

We actively seek equality for all, ensuring no discrimination due to age, culture, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or social or political affiliation. We create space for all to contribute, and open opportunities for all to grow.

Integrity

We are ethical, accountable, and open in our relationships and work practices. We keep promises, own up to mistakes and challenge behaviour that does not align with our organisational values.

Sustainability

We care for creation and build resources for the future. We strive to be efficient, minimising waste of resources, time, and human energy.

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