Strategic Planning
Building wellbeing and resilience across the ageing Italian community
DIRECTION
OUR VISION
A peak body for ageing Italo- Australians in South Australia
OUR MISSION
Advancing the wellbeing of ageing Italo-Australians with access to information, support, advocacy, services and programs that promote a fulfilling life
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
LEADERSHIP Acting according to best practice in governance and service delivery
INTEGRITY Promoting a transparent and ethical approach to decision making
HOLISTIC Applying a quality of life framework to the ageing Italo-Australian community
INNOVATION Focused on continuous improvement and solution focused thinking
POSITIVE Affirming our vision in everything we do
TARGETS
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CRITICAL TARGETS 2017-2020
Strengthened focus on existing programs.
- Campania Club: Modbury
- Casa D’Abruzzo Molise: Prospect
- Unley MENSA: Unley
- Thebarton Seniors and Pensioners: Thebarton
- St Maria Goretti – Ascot Park
Education – An informed community
- Launch of the COASIT ‘Stay Informed / Rimani Informato’ information forum
- Broadcast live to the entire state & on an ongoing basis
Health & Wellbeing
- Delivery of a SAHMRI ‘wellbeing and resiliance’ pilot program in Italian
- Deliver the program on an ongoing basis
- Inform the community on concepts and information regarding wellbeing and
resilience
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
PEOPLE & CULTURE
Organisational Structure
One united team
Leadership
Demonstrate intent towards pursuing our vision
Workplace
Nurture a productive and positive working environment
Team
Recruit staff and volunteers that align with our vision and mission
INDIVIDUAL ENGAGEMENT
Individual Driven Service
A proactive approach to delivering wellbeing
Evidence Based Intervention
Applying research practically for best practice and outcomes.
Collaboration
Recognising that together with our community we achieve more
INNOVATION
Our Enviroment
A culture that encourages and values continuous improvement
Reputation
Uphold high work standards
Best for our community
Strive to address community gaps based on areas of need
Innovation
Initiatives follow a best practice and innovative approach
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Community Partnerships
Support active engagement and work opportunities with local communities and other peak bodies:
- CIC, Bene, St Hilarion, PISA, APAIA & ANFE
- Multicultural Communities Council South Australia (MCCSA)
- Council of the Ageing South Australia (COTA SA)
- Local councils
- Italian regional clubs
Service Capability Add-ons
Support collaborative initiatives and COASIT ‘upskilling’ with:
- Volunteering SA & NT
- South Australian Health And Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
- The Migration Museum
Research Partnerships
Support partnerships with research institutions and ensure the Italian community is represented in key culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) research:
- Flinders University
- University of Adelaide
- University of South Australia
Louder Voice Partnerships
Support close engagement with key community information providers:
- Radio Italiana Adelaide
- Radio Italia Uno
- Il Globo
FOCUS
COMMUNITY
- Ageing Italo-Australians
- Aged care service providers
- Volunteers
STAKEHOLDERS
- Italian community in South Australia
- Aged care service providers
- Local, State and Commonwealth government
AREA & KEY LOCATIONS
- Metropolitan Adelaide
- Regional South Australia
- Mt Gambier
- Port Lincoln
- The ‘Riverland’
SERVICE OFFERING
- CHSP funded Social
- Support services
- Volunteer recruitment & referral pathways
- Aged Care system information
- Lifestyle and ageing related information
STRATEGIC PLAN DIRECTIONS
DIRECTION 1
Identification of the needs of the ageing Italo-Australian community
DIRECTION 2
Lobbying and advocacy
DIRECTION 3
Providing information and education to the ageing Italo-Australian community
DIRECTION 4
Cultural awareness and community empowerment
DIRECTION 5
Addressing the needs
of the ageing Italo-Australian community
Journey
NEXT 12 MONTHS
Sustainability
Lift the profile
- Work towards lifting the profile of the organisation in the ageing and welfare sector and throughout the wider South Australian community
- Foster relationships with strategic partners
Funding & sustainability
- Explore alternate funding opportunities to increase choice, control and independence
- Purse corporate sponsorship for community events and initiatives such as the annual ‘Italian Community Volunteer Awards’
Build the Board
- Strengthen the diversity, structure and effectiveness of the Board
- Build the competencies of board members through training
Focus
- Greater focus on the needs of individuals and small groups
- Work towards initiatives that are open to all members of the Italian community in South Australia
STRATEGIC PLAN DIRECTIONS
Focused Growth
Funding
- Strengthen relationships with private enterprise and sponsors
- Advocate and lobby Government at all levels for greater support both in financial assistance and resources particularly in aged care, pensions/benefits and associated infrastructure
Partnerships
- Pursue collaborative initiatives
- Be a voice on behalf of the community
Network Expansion
- Cultivate relationships with COASIT boards across Australia
- Develop constructive partnerships with other peak bodies
STRATEGIC PLAN DIRECTIONS
Broader Expansion
Stakeholders
- Broaden our stakeholder profile
- Promote participation from all levels of the Italo-Australian community
Governance
- Employ best practice for board governance
- Educate our stakeholder agencies on governance best practice
Research
- Broaden our research profile with information sharing with Italo-Australians worldwide
- Develop a hub for evidence based care of the ageing Italo-Australian community
- Workforce Development. Building, attract- ing and retaining a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the (ageing)
Italo-Australian community - Adopting a living laboratory approach to understanding the needs, aspirations and views of the Italo-Australian
community in South Australia
