Our Principles

These principles underpin everything we do; they reflect our values and shape our behaviours. They make it clear what others can expect from us and what we expect from them.

#1 Show respect – Everyone deserves to be treated with a high level of respect. Stigma and discrimination have no place here, and we will work to eliminate both.#2 Be kind – We will treat others with kindness, using curiosity to understand different perspectives and experiences. 

#3 Promote the positives – We will focus on strengths and support learning in every way possible. We will celebrate successes, recognise achievements, and acknowledge that everyone is doing their best.

#4 Be human – We are all human, and no matter how well-intentioned we are, we will all make mistakes. We will own these mistakes and learn from them. By being honest with one another, we will help each other grow.

#5 Be ambitious – We will strive for excellence in everything we do, identify the changes we want to make, and pursue them with determination.

#6 Be allies – We will collaborate with others to achieve our aims and support them in achieving theirs.

#7 Champion individual growth – We will encourage personal development, create opportunities, foster leadership qualities, and empower others.

#8 Keep it real – We will recognise the power of language and importance of every voice.  We will aim to avoid jargon and use positive and inclusive language.  

#9 Knowledge is power – We will share our collective learning and knowledge to support growth and understanding. We will not share individual ‘case studies’ or ask people to recount personal stories.

#10 Truly listen – We will listen to understand, not merely to respond. We will respect others’ need for time and proceed at their pace.