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Mission, Vision & Values

Since 1983, we have provided practical assistance to both new and established groups to support their effective management and role in the community.

ConnectGroups aims to help people help each other by providing self help and support groups with:

ConnectGroups promotes the philosophy and practice of self help throughout Western Australia. Fostering empowerment among self help and support groups allows people dealing with stressful life problems and situations to share their experiences and to offer emotional and practical support to one another.

Browse around our website to find out more about this wonderful organisation, and the services it provides.

Mission

“To promote the philosophy concept and practice of self help within Western Australia and to facilitate its development and effectiveness by educating, linking and empowering individuals, families and groups to meet their specific needs".

Vision

Helping people help each other.

Guiding Principles and Values

• People in similar circumstances can provide a vital support for each other
• There are self help and support solutions that can be highly beneficial to people in our community
• ConnectGroups has a leadership role to play both in Western Australia and Australia
• Information and effective two way communication are critical
• Be honest, ethical and show respect for others
• We are not to be judgmental, biased or prejudiced.
• Staff and volunteers are a significant asset and are critical to the success of ConnectGroups.
• We are all working with the goal of providing a better society and community, now and for the future
• Decisions and participation in ConnectGroups business and activities, at whatever level, should not be personally motivated or for personal gain.