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Our Purpose, Philosophy and Values

All successful organisations are founded upon a clear purpose, philosophy and set of well understood and meaningful values.

Brightwater's purpose and values provide a framework for decision making throughout the organisation and assist in reinforcing our commitment to each other, residents, clients, customers and stakeholders.

Our Statement of Purpose

   

To Enable Wellbeing.

Our Values

        

Care, Learning, Innovation, People.

We strive to empower all people to engage in their communities with purpose, dignity and peace of mind by providing outstanding quality care and support.

Personhood
       

Brightwater approaches all aspects of service in all areas using a Personhood approach. Personhood is how we value, respect and trust others. Our sense of personhood is that feeling or sense of self which is derived from our place in a social group and from the roles we perform in that group. If our surrounding environment is positive and supportive, our self-esteem is reaffirmed and strengthened, but if our surrounding environment is negative then our personhood is undermined.

Personhood is the fundamental philosophy at Brightwater that underpins everything we do.