Philosophy

The work of CANH is directed by clear strategic goals underpinned by a strong commitment to our core philosophy and objectives.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy is based on the following key themes:

  • equality and justice for people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against
  • community services controlled and managed by local people
  • community services provided through community development
  • services that focus on prevention
  • local people participating in social research planning to improve their community and future; and
  • people making links between personal development and social change.

Our objectives

The objectives of CANH are to:

  • assist in the establishment, resourcing, operation and development of the network of houses and centres
  • encourage mutual support and cooperation within the network and with other human service agencies
  • initiate and develop policies and strategies that will strengthen and support the network
  • represent the interests of houses and centres at local, state and national forums
  • advise the government and non-government agencies on policies and strategies for the support and development of the network
  • be a central reference point for data and information about the network
  • enable and provide for member centres and houses to undertake activities of a benevolent nature without discrimination including support, practical assistance and relief to those people in the community who are economically and socially disadvantaged
  • do all such other things as may be incidental to the attainment of such objectives.

The Strategic Plan is CANH's key public document that articulates our future direction and outlines our goals and areas of focus for the three year period July 2008 to June 2011.

  • Key Result Area 1 Sector Support and Development: CANH will work with the sector using a community development model as the basis of operations and service delivery
  • Key Result Area 2 Engagement and Promotion: CANH will proactively advocate for and raise the profile of the sector
  • Key Result Area 3 Leadership: CANH will model and be characterised by quality service delivery