CORPORATE VALUES
VISION STATEMENT
To value older men, regardless of their circumstances and provide meaningful peer support networks that are responsive to and reflective of individual need and which positively promote the role of men supporting men in the community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Older Men's Network Inc. aims to identify and connect with isolated older men and establish peer support networks and services to improve their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing and provide them with a sense of belonging.
OUR VALUES
Each person brings his own set of values to volunteering. Below are some of the values we hope you will share with us:
In going about our business, we will:
- Provide quality services that enhance the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of older men
- Be open, equitable, ethical and accountable
- Seek and celebrate achievements
- Respect the views, opinions and capabilities of others
- Continue to strengthen and extend our services
- Recognise immediate, medium and long term issues facing older men; and
- Work in partnership with older men, communities, local agencies and volunteers.
OUR AIMS
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Communicating with older men
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Establishing links with other community services that may have contact with older men
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Establishing a network of community based initiatives for older men
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Reaching out to older men who are unhappy, lonely and isolated.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Provide opportunities
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for social interaction
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to understand the issues facing older men
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for personal development and awareness
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to pass on skills and knowledge
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to share interests and experiences; and
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to talk about personal and sensitive issues in a safe and confidential environment
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to address the risk factors for suicide.
