OUR VISION
Empowered communities that value and support respect, safety and equity for all.
OUR MISSION
Provide an inclusive and safe space to achieve community wellbeing through engagement, support and healing.
Our Values in Action
INTEGRITY
We work with integrity, we are committed to being brave and we take responsibility for our communities and consumers experience. We are responsible for the energy we bring to situations to foster a healthy environment so we work to stay positive.
COMPASSION
We are committed to instilling hope by using a non-judgemental, empathetic and compassionate world view. We treat each other with respect and compassion and lean into difficult conversations, meetings and decisions.
RESPECT
We are honest and set clear boundaries, we are open and accepting of each other and we talk to people, not about them. We respect consumer’s freedom to choose their pathways to grow and we stand side by side to create a strong sense of belonging and connectedness.
Our Impact
How do we ‘walk our talk’?
Every October, we release our latest Impact Report. Our Impact Report reflects upon the previous 12 months across our services.
Our Leadership Team
about Our leadership team
The Centre for Women & Co. views leadership as a privilege that allows us to give service to our team and drives our organisation to progress in a way that puts the well-being and safety of our clients and teams at the forefront of our work. Our leadership team has a diverse range of skills including counselling and therapy, training and development, human services, risk and compliance, social work, finance, human services, human resources, and communications.
The Centre for Women & Co. leadership framework is underpinned by authenticity, courage and ongoing learning. We are committed to creating a culture that is healthy and robust by leaning into difficult conversations, encouraging accountability as well as vulnerability, helping each other and bringing our authentic selves to work. We are passionate and dedicated and also have a lot of fun!
Our Team
About our Team
At The Centre for Women and Co., we take the safety and wellbeing of our clients as paramount, which is why we ensure that all of our team have suitable, industry-recognised qualifications for their particular roles.
Our Counsellors hold qualifications in social work, psychology or counselling and are accredited with either the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Our Domestic and Family Violence Specialists have qualifications in social work, psychology, criminology or human services, along with a background in specialised work in this field.
All of our team continually build upon their knowledge and skills through professional development and further study.
Our Chief Operating Officer oversees our clinical practice and ensures it aligns with our trauma-informed and evidence-based framework.
Before speaking, we will listen. Before seeing, we will be showed. Before assuming, we will acknowledge. Before knowing, we will understand. Before doing, we will empower.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Centre for Women and Co. began work on our Reconciliation Action Plan towards the end of 2020 in partnership with ATSICHS. We are humbled to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible organisation as we journey through our RAP and beyond. Our vision for reconciliation will acknowledge the rich history, challenges and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by journeying together in co creating a new storyline at The Centre for Women and Co. The learning journey of our RAP approach is harnessed across three distinct indigenous worldviews and values – Wisdom, Dreaming & Achieving and Connection.
Working across Yugambeh, Jagera, and Quandamooka Country.
Thank you to Delvene Cockatoo-Collins who developed this piece. Delvene spent a day with our team teaching us the art of weaving and then incorporated these weaving pieces into the artwork.
The artwork represents our three service regions, Beenleigh, Logan and the Redlands which are located across Yugambeh, Jagera and Quandamooka Country.
You can view the original piece at CFW’s HQ in Underwood. Printed copies are proudly on display at all sites.
The work and the learning is never done
We have a Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee (DIOC). The DIOC was established to improve and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organisation. The DIOC plays a crucial role in fostering a more inclusive work and client space, ensuring we remain committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity at all levels.
DIOC PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within CFW and MACS, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all team members, and stakeholders.
To identify and address barriers to diversity and inclusion within the organisation, including but not limited to issues related to gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of diversity.
To develop, implement and manage the Reconciliation Action Plan.
To develop and recommend policies, practices, and initiatives that enhance diversity and inclusion in recruitment, retention, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
To regularly assess and monitor progress toward diversity and inclusion goals and provide reports to the leadership team.
To engage with team members and other stakeholders to gather feedback, insights, and suggestions related to diversity and inclusion efforts.
To serve as a resource for team members and management, offering guidance on DEI matters, and promoting educational initiatives on diversity and inclusion.
Our Supporters
Thank you everyone for your support this year and every year. We could not do the work we do without the support of our community.
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