BUSHkids Annual Report 2019-20

Develop research and service development agenda for impact of drought and natural disasters on children and families

Collect and report on relevant data

OUR V I S I ON OUR V A L U E S • WE A R E OUR P UR P O S E

developmental, educational and social and emotional wellbeing through equitable and

Build university research partnerships

accessible health services.

To support children’s health,

Increase representation at peak bodies and industry conferences

Develop strong partnerships at all levels of government and agencies

Respond to the impact of

Advocate the needs of regional, rural and remote children and families

Raise awareness and influence public policy in relation to outcomes

for children in need across Queensland, including those in regional, rural and remote locations

Focus on Child-focused and family-centered Collaborative Accountable

Increase supporter base in local communities Maintain media partnerships

Identify and form relationships and connections with relevant community stakeholders and groups

Lead collaboration and build partnerships with other community organisations and government agencies

Develop culturally- safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander families, including the

Reconciliation Action Plan

families fromdiverse and/or vulnerable backgrounds

CONNECTED

Increase access

responsive to local needs

COMMUNITIES

to our services by

that are

services

delivering

BUSHkids will have a strong on-the-ground presence in local communities with solid footprint in rural and regional areas

Build capacity for student placements

Recruit and retain regional representation for Council

through data analysis

of services

and impact

Demonstrate outcomes

Employ the majority of staff in communities in which our offices are based > Increase the number of FoBks across Queensland > Create and maintain strong university and training partnerships

of data in our service delivery

Educate staff on the importance and purpose

Deliver services based on the available evidence

Outcome and impact measures incorporated across all services

All Queensland children reach their potential regardless of

where they live.

Deliver family-centered, evidence-based services, utilising culturally-safe practices to engage a diverse representation of families Implement the

BUSHKids teleHealth strategy into service delivery for all staff