Vision and Values
Our Vision
Safe and secure foundations for babies, toddlers and families.
At Tweddle, we work with babies, toddlers and families to nurture health and wellbeing through providing early parenting programs and support, and driving sector improvement through research, education and advocacy.
Our Values
Connection
We value connection by:
• Connecting to our vision and role, and to our people.
• Connecting with people who trust us to support them in vulnerable times.
• Recognising that personal connection and true collaboration is the foundation of trust in our work with families and each other, and that this is critical in
improving outcomes for babies, toddlers and families.
• Seeking partnerships that are aligned, complementary and impactful and that
achieve the best outcomes for families and communities
Curiosity
We value curiosity by:
• Seeking to understand our community, including the needs and preferences
of our clients, staff and stakeholders, to achieve our vision, strengthen our impact
and continue to ensure each child is at the centre of everything we do.
• Acknowledging and committing to being lifelong learners because we know this
helps us adapt to change, brings new knowledge to our work to better address
clients’ needs, and strengthens our impact.
• Asking questions and seeking diverse perspectives to enable good decisions and powerful advocacy.
• Learning from our clients by being curious together about the design, evaluation and improvement of our service.
Respect
We value respect by:
• Committing to behaviours and practices that make people feel safe, supported and valued.
• Valuing respect in the workplace and in our community – this is essential for a
secure, safe and mature culture.
• Embracing diversity, celebrating difference, and acknowledging people’s unique strengths and experiences.
Courage
We value courage by:
• Being prepared to learn from our mistakes to improve our work, and creating a safe environment for learning.
• Acknowledging the courage of our clients, community and each other in
our work.
• Getting out of our comfort zone and being prepared to critically reflect and
interrogate our work, even if it means it’s uncomfortable.
But Tweddle is more than just a set of values and a vision. It’s a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of babies, families, and communities.
Want to learn more about how we put our values into action? Explore our website to discover the programs and services we offer, the stories of the families we support, and the impact we’re making in Victoria.
Join us in building a brighter future for all.
Diversity; Everyone is unique, included and heard.
Equity; Advocacy for fair opportunities.
Inclusion; Meaningful participation for all.
Belonging; Be your authentic self.
Tweddle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We believe in supporting babies, toddlers, children and families to stay connected to cultures, communities and Countries.
- Tweddle welcomes people of different age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status, culture, sexual orientation, relationship status, language, faith, ability levels and socio-economic backgrounds.
- We take an intersectional approach in reducing inequality and discrimination by embedding safe, inclusive and affirming partnerships.
- We celebrate families from all walks of life and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging in principle and practice.
