The board and staff of WayAhead have worked together to create the organisation’s strategic plan to ensure that WayAhead continues to best serve the mental health and wellbeing of the communities in which it serves through to 2023. The activities listed in the strategic plan will be guided and supported by our vision, mission and values.
Vision statement
A society that understands, values and actively supports the best possible mental health and wellbeing for all people.
Purpose
We champion the wellbeing of all people, in particular their mental health and dignity, through education, information, support and advocacy.
Values
- Empower people and communities
- Work for social justice
- Embrace diversity
- Act with integrity
- Deliver to the greatest effect
Strategic Plan Key Objectives
1. Everything WayAhead does is centred on and influenced by the lived experience of people living with mental ill health
WayAhead has systems in place to capture and use the lived experience of people living with mental ill health to influence its operations and work throughout NSW
2. Leadership
WayAhead is recognised as the peak body for mental health promotion in NSW
3. WayAhead’s work provides benefits to individual and community life
WayAhead has programs that provide a positive impact on people’s lives and can measure its impact and success through best practice methods
4. Engagement and communication
WayAhead has clearly defined engagement pathways for its audiences and can clearly articulate its value to further drive the development of the organisation
5. Make WayAhead the strongest organisation it can be
WayAhead will have robust corporate governance measures, diversify its revenue streams, adopt a HR strategy and have an ongoing commitment to continually innovate and improve its performance its services through technology