The Hut Board, staff and community members recently collaborated to renew our Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan. Gathering information on the community gaps and needs as well as identifying the vast array of strengths that we are lucky enough to have within the Adelaide Hills community we were able to develop our vision and plan for the coming 5 years.
We thank everyone who provided input into this process through our consultation meetings and workshops.
Our Vision
To support and positively influence a thriving, connected and inclusive Adelaide Hills Community
Our Mission
As a safe and welcoming community centre, we invest in opportunities that enrich the lives of our diverse community and support people to engage, connect and grow.
Our Values
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity and strive to ensure people feel safe and valued, that they have equal voice and access and are accepted in a caring, welcoming and non-judgmental manner. We respect our natural resources and endeavour to care for the environment.
Community Spirit
We work with our community with integrity, warmth and humility, acknowledging and embracing the ideas, skills and needs of individuals, groups and the wider community.
Social Connection
We are a community centre for all, supporting, promoting and strengthening opportunities for people to be connected to their neighbours and community.
Inclusivity
We acknowledge and celebrate people’s differences and encourage participation of all through providing an environment that is non-judgemental, safe and welcoming regardless of gender, cultural and socio-economic background, religion, age or sexuality.
Excellence
We aspire to be a responsive, quality, professional service by encouraging each other to be creative and visionary, to take risks and learn from failures, and having the support and confidence to follow passions.
The Hut’s Constitutional Objectives are to:
- Facilitate a range of programs, activities and services that aim to improve community and social connections and support independent living.
- Strengthen community capacity through providing organisational support to aligned agencies, groups or individuals.
- Encourage and support collaborative practices across local government, business, ‘not for profit’ organisations and other community groups and the community to achieve positive benefits for the Adelaide Hills and its residents.
- Utilise community strengths and expertise by facilitating opportunities for developing and transferring knowledge and skills.
- Facilitate opportunities that utilise community and individuals’ strengths, skills and interests for the benefit of the community.
- Provide educational and skill development programs.
- Be a hub and focus for ‘best practice’ volunteering.
- To do whatever else may be necessary to achieve our objectives.
To view The Hut’s Constitution, click here
The Hut’s Strategic Plan 2021/2026 has been developed through consultation with local community members and other relevant groups and agencies. It aims to meet unmet needs within the Adelaide Hills region. Click here to view.