About us Our vision and core values Vision Every woman and child can live free from fear of violence and abuse Core values At Women's Aid RCT our core values are the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. The values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfil our vision. Respect the Individual It’s important that women’s individual needs and personal experiences are acknowledged respected and provide the starting point for action. We promote the health and wellbeing of ourselves and others. We are all responsible for our own actions. We deliver services for women and children with professionalism and empathy. We act in solidarity with women and children who’s rights have been violated Stand Up with Integrity We are champions for the rights of women and children, working to create a movement for change. We are proud of and build on our feminist traditions. We stand up for what we believe We do what we say we will do We are worthy of trust We have integrity and courage We act with conviction Excellence Our reputation is important for the work we do with women and children We are creative and innovative We will learn from experience and try new things. We act in solidarity with others to further the cause We rightfully challenge what gets in the way We strive to deliver excellence Be Relevant today ready for tomorrow We have to evolve to best serve the needs of women and children. The lives of women and children, and the wider environment in which we operate, are dynamic. We deliver what’s needed today, and identify and respond to trends and changes to remain relevant for tomorrow We are always learning from others, from our past and for the future We have the right people We embrace how things can change for the better We are clear about the strategic priorities and our duty to achieve them. We work in partnership with others to achieve more. Accountability We are accountable to the movement and have a responsibility to women, children and stakeholders. We act with and on behalf of women and children and exist both to meet their needs now and to secure positive change for the future. We are open to challenge and have a duty to challenge others in order to secure change. We ensure the best use of resources to achieve the goals of WA-RCT. We take responsibility for our decisions We are accountable for ourselves and our behaviours We are transparent in prioritising our efforts and resources