b'While we have an enduring purpose and valuesWe cannot expect people to contribute to theirarticulated in our vision of everyone sharingcommunity when they are worried about where in an inclusive, connected and just futurewetheir next meal is coming from or where they must continue to review our service deliverywill sleep that night. Strong foundations in life and adapt to changing circumstances. are more than just survival though. People also This Uniting 2030 Strategy, Strengtheningneed safety and a feeling of control and order the foundations for living envisages a morein their lives before they can aspire to a sense of connected and evidence-driven approach tobelonging and dignity. addressing disadvantage and reforming theWe have set ourselves detailed goals for what way we deliver services while ensuring we are we want to achieve by 2030 and how and a sustainable organisation well into the future. where we will grow and measure success. It builds on our previous two strategies These goals set out a clear path to connect, which laid the foundations for a contemporarygrow and adapt the services that we offer, unified organisation following the merger of enabled by a diverse workforce and a unified 25 separate entities. and sustainable organisation. And we remain firmly committed to upholding our rich As a result of our efforts over the past seventradition of being effective champions for years, Uniting is now able to offer communitiessocial justice. across Victoria and Tasmania one of theThis Strategy is the result of a comprehensive broadest range of community services. Weconsultation process over 6 months involving work with people seeking compassionate careconsumers, employees and key stakeholders. when facing tough times, needing safe andWe gathered insights and explored themes secure housing, wanting to control their alcoholthrough interviews, surveys, small team and drug use, needing additional help to keepmeetings and larger leadership workshops. their families safe, together and thriving, andThe Uniting Leadership Team and Board met supporting children to thrive through earlyseveral times to workshop the detailed thinking years education. and decision making for the Strategy.With the core of why we do what we do soIn all our work, we commit to deeply listening enduring, this Strategy articulates how as ato, and involving, people affected by inequity, unified organisation we will better supportrespecting their dignity and sharing power to people and families to reduce the impact ofbuild trust.poverty, trauma, and disadvantage.It is focussed on deepening and connecting ourWe hope you will join with us in bringing this service delivery and pursuing opportunitiesStrategy to fruition and contributing to a that help us strengthen the foundations forbetter future for everyone. living and innovate so we can intervene earlier and more effectively.Jude Munro AOBronwyn Pike AM Board Chair CEO'