Better Together

Core Beliefs in Community Connecting

The following are some core beliefs and values on which, we believe sound practice in supporting people with a disability to connect to their community are based;

The importance of knowing the person and planning with them: We believe that to provide good community connecting support we need to get to know you well: your likes, your dislikes your preferences, your dreams, who you belong to and where you belong. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people and are interested in finding out what gifts you have to offer the world. We understand that for all people to develop they need people who want to stand beside them and see them be in the driving seat of their own life as much as possible.

The importance of creativity and flexibility: We believe that your lifestyle is what is happening right now and that dreams should not be put off or discounted. We wish to be flexible enough to support you to take up any opportunity that arises and creative enough to help you make anything possible.

The importance of right relationships In all that we do we seek to have right relationships with you and the people in your life. Right relationships are characterized by respect, honesty, patience, compassion and understanding.

The importance of connecting with the person's community. For too long people with a disability have had parallel lives separate from the community they lived in. We are committed to assisting people to be part of their community- active and connected.

The importance of cost effectiveness. We are all aware that there is a limitation to the funding that people can receive from Government departments. We believe that we have the responsibility to ensure that you get good value for money – support that is relevant and efficient. We are committed to keeping you informed about how funding is used and ensuring that you always have choices around receiving support.