Colony 47

Our Values

INTEGRITY We are open, honest and accountable in all our practices and we do what we say we will do.
	Behaviours
	We participate in frank, open and respectful communication in all our interactions.
	We commit to fulfilling obligations that are entered into with the resources available.
	We take responsibility for our actions and behaviours.

PEOPLES UNIQUENESS We affirm the strengths and potential of all people through practices that demonstrate understanding, appreciation and respect.
	Behaviours
	We respect each other and our clients by actively listening, acknowledging and responding.
	We focus on the strengths and potential of each other and our clients to achieve goals.

SOCIAL JUSTICE We contribute to and work with the broader community to bring about positive changes for individuals and society. We recognise that a fair community means that all people have the right to opportunity and justice, and can participate fully in their communities.
	Behaviours
	We work actively to develop, strengthen and maintain open communication with stakeholders (clients, community, government and business).
	We recognise and uphold peoples and communities' unique dignity and circumstances.
	We collaborate and enter into partnerships with other organisations to achieve better outcomes for individuals and communities.
	We listen to people, undertake research and take appropriate action to challenge injustice and influence change.

QUALITY Quality in our service provision is achieved through innovation and flexibility in order to meet people's needs. Services are developed with participation from clients, staff and the wider community.
	Behaviours
	We use action research and client participation to continually guide, review and improve services.
	We are willing to try out ideas, take risks and learn from our experiences.
	We encourage our clients to try out ideas, be creative in meeting challenges and learning from these experiences.

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT We value/promote a positive, safe and happy work environment.
	Behaviours
	We acknowledge and encourage celebrating the successes in people's lives, including giving feedback.
	We value awareness of self, and others which means offering support to each and having respect for people's differences.
	We respect people's privacy and the need for confidentiality.
	We respond to hazards in the workplace in a timely way.
	At Colony 47 we value laughter and the well-being laughter brings to employees and the workplace.

SUSTAINABILITY In response to community need, we will at all times and within our value base maximise our enterprise opportunities.
	Behaviours
	We will keep up to date with changes in the expression of social need and will be realistic in the use of our resources and application for funds.
	We will encourage innovation through our Reflection Pond (a tool designed to capture new service and business development ideas) and deliver the highest quality services to meet client need.
	We aim for realistic workloads to ensure that there is an appropriate balance between work and home life.
	We will support and motivate each other, recognising the outcomes we achieve, including making the time to share the 'stories' of our work.

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