IDENTITY
“As part of the Anglican Church’s broader Mission, we are called by Jesus’ example to respond to human need by offering loving service and seeking to address injustices in our society.”
VISION, MISSION + VALUES
VISION
“Called by Jesus’ example to respond to human need and social injustice, Anglicare will be widely known for successful strategies to alleviate poverty in our regions, and as a care provider highly trusted by beneficiaries as safe, well-governed and effective.”
MISSION
“In partnership with the Anglican Church, its parishes and agencies, Anglicare will provide advocacy, holistic care and support to people in need throughout our regions so they can fully participate in their communities.”
OUR VALUES
+ COMPASSION
In the spirit of loving service we offer care and understanding to those in need.
The well-known Bible story, The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10.29-37) calls us to radical generosity and costly service. In telling this story, Jesus teaches us how societal and personal barriers of prejudice and self-interest may cause us to turn away from those in need.
+ DIGNITY
We respect the intrinsic worth of every person and acknowledge their capacity for self determination.
Jesus said, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ (Mark 12.31). Jesus advocates love for God, love for our neighbour, and love of our self. We are called to respect the dignity of all human beings, for together we are bearers of the Divine image.
+ INCLUSIVENESS
We serve all people with a spirit of openness because we share a common humanity.
Jesus began his ministry in a religious and cultural environment where exclusion was common. Jesus’ openness to ordinary people – even those who were considered by society to be ritually unclean or regarded as ‘sinners’ – stands out starkly. In one example Jesus is criticized for eating with “sinners and tax collectors” (Mark 2.15-17). Through the simple act of sharing a meal, a new, inclusive community is formed, where the old labels simply don’t apply, and a spirit of openness prevails.
+ INTEGRITY
We are committed to personal and corporate honesty, fairness, and transparency.
The Christian tradition teaches that integrity is not just an isolated action, but an attitude, an orientation that stems from humility and regard for others.
‘Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others’ (Philippians 2.3-4).
‘Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much’ (Luke 16.10).
