Vision, Mission and Values

Every person with a mental illness or living with extreme economic and social disadvantage has the right to a decent life.

 

Our mission is to partner with those who have or have had a mental illness or experience extreme social and economic disadvantage in order to facilitate a full and meaningful life.

 

Prahran Mission achieves this through the provision of services that are grounded in our values and by effecting beneficial social change that creates opportunities for meaningful participation in society. Prahran Mission works to address those attitudes, institutions and policies which create and perpetuate inequality.

 

The values of Prahran Mission connect and guide who we are with what we strive to do. We aim to reflect our values in all our actions, relationships, roles and responsibilities.

 

Safety is the right to feel comfortable and unthreatened within our environment and to be oneself and not feel discriminated against. It is a basic human need and provides the foundations for recovery.

 

 

 

Faith is our belief in the value of all peoples’ lives and in their spirituality which brings out the positive within and between people. Prahran Mission encourages faith within individuals and humanity.

 

 

 

 Respect builds genuine and meaningful relationships that guide our interactions. It fosters acceptance and integrity within a caring, supportive and safe environment.

 

 

 

Hope is our belief in everyone’s potential to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Hope encompasses our excitement and celebration for the future.

 

 

 

 Discovery through growth and learning is encouraged by Prahran Mission in order to enhance each person’s journey towards living a more meaningful life.

 

 

Openness encourages honesty, trust and genuineness within our relationships. This allows an open dialogue where people are free to voice their hopes, fears and ideas while really being heard and feeling free from discrimination.

 

 

 

Equity provides fair and equal access for all people to opportunities irrespective of class, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality or health status. Prahran Mission demonstrates this through participants’ choice and participation within our services, and as an advocator of social and economic justice in the wider community.

 

Collaboration promotes meaningful relationships between individuals, organisations, businesses and communities, providing opportunities to engage creatively and encourage mutual participation. Prahran Mission actively encourages and supports consumer participation in planning and decision-making processes