CatholicCare Wollongong has launched its latest strategic plan, with the theme “Purpose. Passion. Possibility.”
CatholicCare Wollongong chief executive Michael Austin said the “Purpose, Passion and Possibility” theme is central to CatholicCare Wollongong in its pursuit of excellence in serving people and communities over the next three to five years.
“Purpose grounds CatholicCare Wollongong in its mission and values; to support those most in need of care,” Mr Austin explained.
“Passion manifests as energy. Our staff are energised by the work they do, the people they work with, and the role they play.
“Possibility recognises that CatholicCare Wollongong plays a critical role in nurturing hope for the people and communities we serve. With possibility, we are always looking for the opportunities in every situation, the human capacities for change and growth.”
Environmental scanning showed that many people in the communities in the Wollongong Diocese, which includes the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands regions in NSW, are facing circumstances of significant challenge.
There are enormous pressures on young people, many families are under considerable financial stress, services are stretched, and there are communities compounded by multiple dimensions of social disadvantage.
The broader social services sector itself continues to undergo major change and reform, particularly in the face of a world that is volatile and uncertain.
In developing the strategy, CatholicCare Wollongong took a proactive approach to clearly define the direction and commitment to the communities they serve, while also remaining agile and adaptive to change.
When officially launching the strategy, Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong said: “Now and into the future, CatholicCare Wollongong will read the signs of the times and respond to community needs while at the same time being true to the mission of the diocese, to be the Bearers of Christ’s love.”
Purpose. Passion. Possibility. is available to view at CatholicCare Wollongong’s website.
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CatholicCare Wollongong looks ahead with Purpose, Passion and Possibility (CatholicCare Wollongong)
