Our values

Our values are the foundation of the ASRC’s identity, the core of our organisational culture, and what guides all decision-making. We have mapped the following values as being the principal beliefs and behaviours that our staff and volunteers embody which supports our vision and reflect all that we do.

Independence

• We act without fear or favour
• We don’t compromise our principles and integrity
• We do what is in the best interests of people seeking asylum at all times

Human rights

• We protect and advance the rights of people seeking asylum
• We work from a human rights framework
• We speak up against injustice

Empowerment

• We work with not for people seeking asylum
• We see, value and empower the whole person
• We see our community as resilient and resourceful with the ability to fulfill its potential

Innovation

• We are responsive and adaptable to an ever changing environment
• We do great things with very little
• We learn, grow and strive for continuous improvement
• We tackle seemingly intractable problems with courage and imagination

Integrity

• We are honest, open and fair
• We live our values; we take responsibility for our actions
• We are accountable, ethical and professional

Holistic

• We see the person not just a person seeking asylum
• We see the potential within the context of each individual
• We collaborate to create meaningful impact; great things are achieved together

One Team

• We leverage the strengths, knowledge and wisdom of our community
• We work as one team, we share our challenges and celebrate our successes together
• We will win the fight by working as a team