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| OUR
VISION |
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| Murray Human Services Inc envisions
a society in which all people are valued. Successful inclusion
involves working in partnership with the community to eliminate
barriers and to promote abilities. |
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| OUR
MISSION |
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| The mission of
Murray Human Services Inc is to be a major resource for
people with support needs. We will ensure that our services provide all clients with maximum opportunities and support to enable them to achieve a lifestyle equivalent to other community members and to be included on an equal basis in all activities of their choice. We are committed to upholding the rights and involvement of all associated with Murray Human Services Inc. |
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| MANAGEMENT
TEAM Page
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Karen
Witney |
• Executive Officer |
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Jan Schultz |
• Finance Manager |
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Shayne Scott |
• Services Manager |
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Chriss Kelly |
• Training & Education Manager |
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Stephen Brown |
• Residential Supervisor |
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Bob
Hutchinson |
• Business Manager – Murray Industries Swan Hill
& Murray Industries Kerang |
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Catherine Kruger |
• Program Manager – Swan Hill & Kerang |
| Caralyn Collins |
• Assistant Program Manager Echuca and Kyabram |
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Pam Perry |
• Quality Coordinator |
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Nicole Doolan |
• Fundraising Coordinator |
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Jeanine Campbell |
• Building & Facilities Coordinator |
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Emma Bradbury |
• Human Resources
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• OHS Coordinator |
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| BOARD
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| Murray Human Services Inc.
is a non-profit charitable organization managed by a Board
of Management – all volunteers. |
| The Board is comprised of
members with varying skills and experiences including 2 family
members, a solicitor, financial adviser, business people,
social worker and general community members. |
Strategic planning for the
organisation and departments was done through an external
facilitator in 2005. This included wide consultation in all
of the areas of MHS’s operations.
The Strategic Plan is a living plan and is reviewed annually. |
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President: |
•Vince Fusti |
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Vice President |
•Ian Hickey |
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Treasurer |
• Scott Alexander |
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Secretary to the Board
of Management |
• Karen Witney |
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Members: |
•Len Breen |
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• Elaine Coolahan |
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• David Ellemor |
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•Dennis Robinson |
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• Trish Martin |
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•Denis Gell |
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Life Members: |
• D Ellemor |
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• F Galvin |
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• D Healey |
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• K Peat |
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• J Squire |
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• F Williams |
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• R Moore |
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| ACCREDITATIONS
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Murray Human Services Inc. is a quality
assured organisation and is accredited under the following quality
assurance programs: |
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Commonwealth Disability
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State Disability Standards (Vic & NSW) |
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ISO 9001:2000 |
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Victorian Qualifications Authority |
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AWPCS |
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Registered Training Organisation No
21080 |
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All services provided by Murray Human
Services Inc. are guided by policies and procedures that form
part of an organisation wide quality management system. This
system is continually monitored and evaluated to ensure that
any areas for improvement are identified, acted upon and reviewed
in line with our ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Murray Human Services Inc. works within a consumer focused
culture, providing opportunities for consumers and stakeholders
to participate in service planning and evaluation, and welcoming
feedback along the way.
The involvement of staff, consumers and stakeholders is truly
valued in our pursuit of service excellence. Quality is an integral
to part of every area of service. |
The organisation has mechanisms
in place for any person wishing to make a comment or suggestion
for improvement, or to lodge a complaint. This system can
also be used to let us know what we’ve done well as
it is always good to know that too! If you wish to utilise
this system at any time please feel free to contact the Executive
Officer, or the Quality Coordinator on
03 5480 6611.
We welcome and value your feedback.
Murray Human Services Inc.
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Lic No. DES/R61/0295 |
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Australian Wood Packaging Certification
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| FUNDING Page
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Murray Human Services Inc
receives funding from: State Governments:
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The Department of Human Services (Victoria); www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability |
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The Department of Ageing
Disability and Home Care (New South Wales) |
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Commonwealth Government www.dadhc.nsw/gov.au |
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Department of Family, Housing, Community Services
and Indigenous Affairs www.facsia.gov.au |
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Other funding sources are sought as opportunities
arise and to offer services to suit individuals needs
and interests.(e.g. supported holidays), Carers respite,
Compensable funding e.g. TAC www.tac.vic.gov.au> www.carersvic.org.au> |
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Adult and Further Education
Regional Council |
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Funding may
be for group services or individual funding |
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Murray Human
Services Inc does not receive funding to cover all operating
costs. |
• Service recipients pay fees.
• Transport users pay a levy
• For use of Murray
Human Services Inc’s resources by community services or
groups, fees are set as appropriate – e.g. hydrotherapy
pool, video conference, vehicles. |
No ongoing capital funding is received for
replacement or purchase of further vehicles, or building development,
though on occasions submissions for these items may be successful.
Murray Human Services Inc relies on submissions to philanthropic
trusts, service groups and sponsors to assist with these. |
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