About Us
As a values led organisation, we firmly believe in the principles of social justice, equality, and the empowerment of our clients. We recognise that every person is unique, with their own aspirations, dreams, and abilities. Our primary focus is to collaborate closely with each individual and tailor our support to their specific needs, ensuring that they have full choice and control over their lives.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a people-centric organisation that transforms lives and enables individuals to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We envision a future where everyone, regardless of ability, is respected, valued, and has equal opportunities to thrive and play active roles in society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals to lead meaningful lives by providing high-quality, person-centred support and services. Guided by the principles of choice, control, and social justice, we are committed to assisting our clients access the full range of quality services and supports that best help them achieve their specific life goals.
Values
- Empowerment: The Fig Trees believes in empowering individuals in our care to make informed choices, have control over their lives, and actively participate in decision-making processes. We strive to enhance their self-confidence, independence, and overall well-being.
- Respect: The Fig Trees treats every individual with the utmost respect, recognising their unique strengths, abilities, and personal preferences. We value diversity and foster a culture of inclusivity, where everyone feels valued, heard, and appreciated.
- Collaboration: The Fig Trees believes that collaboration and teamwork are essential in achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We work closely with individuals, their families, and the broader community to create holistic support plans and foster positive relationships.
- Excellence: The Fig Trees is committed to delivering services of the highest quality, adhering to professional standards and best practices in the sector. We continually strive for improvement, learning, and innovation to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients.
- Advocacy: The Fig Trees advocates for the rights and interests of individuals in our care, promoting social justice, equality, and accessibility. We work towards breaking down barriers and challenging stigma, striving to create a more inclusive and accepting society.
- Compassion: The Fig Trees approaches our work with genuine care, empathy, and compassion. We understand the unique challenges individuals in our care may face and are dedicated to providing support that is both sensitive and responsive to their individual needs.
- Integrity: The Fig Trees always strives to conduct ourselves with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards. We are committed to transparency, honesty, and maintaining the trust of our clients, partners, and stakeholders.
These values serve as the foundation of our organisation and guide us in our daily operations as we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Our Strengths
The Fig Trees staff are qualified and experienced working with diverse abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and identities, as well as supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing services from a holistic approach with experience in managing complexity, high needs and high risks. We are reliable, respectful, non-judgemental, responsive and person-centred.
We are committed to ongoing quality improvement and professional development through seeking feedback from our clients and their families, as well as our valued network. We also work with the professional associations and networks available to stay up to date and current with all necessary changes within our chosen sectors. All staff have necessary screenings, qualifications and ongoing professional development.
Our staff are experienced in managing priorities and complexities, including working within a multidisciplinary and cross-agency team. We have been supporting clients at the interface of justice, health, child protection, school and community mental health system while supporting clients to utilise existing informal family support, community and Government funded supports.
Why Us?
Our Commitment
Transparency, Integrity, Person-centred, and Outcome-oriented
Embracing Workforce Diversity
Thanks to the diversity of our workforce, apart from English native speaking staff, we have staff who speak other languages available in order to meet the needs of the culturally and linguistically diverse groups. If you have a specific language and cultural need, please contact us to discuss further.