Purpose & Values

Our Purpose

Together we build connected and thriving communities.

Core Belief

Everyone has something worth contributing and each person’s unique contribution helps our community to flourish and thrive.

Value Proposition

We partner with our customers, taking the time to really understand their needs and strengths, to help create pathways for the life they want to lead.

Supporting Communities for 140 Years

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden has helped build connected and thriving communities for over 140 years.

We provide services throughout the greater Adelaide region across the areas of: Older People (Aged Care), NDIS Support, Children and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing.

Our personalised and inclusive approach encourages people to build their capacity and confidence, helping them create the future they want.

Our service delivery is shaped by our core values, and these values guide our conversations, our relationships and the outcomes for those we support.

We provide a safe and supportive work environment, that encourages personal and professional development and growth, that embraces inclusivity, celebrates diversity and values lived experience.

Our Values & Behaviours

Our Values and Behaviours guide how we connect with people, support our communities and create impact

Connect & Belong

  • We create safe and welcoming spaces where people feel heard and seen
  • We build strong, trusting relationships
  • We walk alongside people and support their choices
  • We see people’s strengths
  • We treat everyone with kindness and respect
  • We value and celebrate our differences
  • We show belief in ourselves and others

Open & Curious

  • We listen to understand without judgement
  • We share what we know in ways that are easy to understand
  • We are open to different ideas and ways of doing things
  • We reflect on what we hear and take action
  • We are honest about our mistakes
  • We learn and grow together

Bold & Brave

  • We face challenges head-on with courage
  • We stand up for what’s fair even when it’s hard
  • We act when support is needed
  • We take responsibility for what we say and do
  • We work together to make positive change
  • We challenge practices and exceed standards to deliver the highest quality services
  • We come up with creative ways to solve difficult problems