National Council Strategic Plan

Vincentian Spirituality

Vision: Our Vincentian Spirituality teaches us to respect the dignity of all people and to see Christ in them 

Objectives: 

1. A national commitment and approach to enhancing our understanding of our Vincentian mission.
2. The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that embeds Catholic Social Teaching within all our good works and responses to poverty in the modern world.
3. Our understanding of vulnerability in today's society is guided by Catholic Social Teachings. 

Our People

Vision: A welcoming and inclusive Society that nurtures collaborative engagement in the good work by members, staff and volunteers 

Objectives: 

1. A shared sense of Vincentian mission by Our People with mutual respect for the contribution and role of each. 
2. An increasing base of Our People reflecting the communities in which we serve. 
3. An increased participation by younger members, with clear pathways through the Society. 

Good Works

Vision: The Society is responsive to the individual needs of people facing poverty and significant events in Australia and our region 

Objectives: 

1. The Society is a trusted partner with governments, and other community organisations, for the delivery of assistance, key policy areas and social justice initiatives. 
2. The Society is committed to understanding our impact and how Our People can strengthen our good works.  

Advocacy

Vision: The Society is a leading and trusted advocate for those in need in our community  

Objectives: 

1. The Society’s advocacy contributes to the understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice.  
2. Our People, and others, are well informed about and contribute to our advocacy strategies. 

Leadership, Governance and Sustainability

Vision: National Council promotes collaborative, contemporary leadership and governance frameworks as guided by the Rule, and ensures the sustainability of its work as a member-based organisation   

Objectives: 

1. The role of National Council and its relationships with State and Territory Councils are clearly articulated. 
2. National frameworks, approaches and initiatives that support, align and advance the work of the Society, including increased national collaboration that ensures greater sustainability, compliance, risk management and effectiveness of services offered.
3. National Council, and our State and Territory Councils, champion National Councils in Oceania to become sustainable through twinning initiatives. 
4. A commitment to safe environments that welcome, and are responsive to, diversity and inclusion and offer safety to children and vulnerable adults. 

Accountability

National Council’s Secretariate is responsible for providing half yearly reports to National Council on the progress of Good Works Together with special attention to highlighting the outcomes that derive from activities undertaken.