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ABOUT US

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OUR VISION    
Murray Human Services Inc envisions a society in which all people are valued. Successful inclusion requires us to work in partnership with the community to eliminate barriers and to promote abilities.
 
OUR MISSION    
The mission of Murray Human Services Inc is to be a major resource for people with support needs. We dedicate ourselves to the enhancement of quality of life for the people we serve through the provision of a range of services that meets their individual needs. In doing so we will work towards their maximum integration with the wider community and a lifestyle which equals that of other community members. We are committed to client involvement in every aspect of our activities.
 
MANAGEMENT TEAM Page Top >

 

Karen Witney

• Executive Officer

 

Jan Schultz

• Finance Manager

 

Shayne Scott

• Services Manager

 

Chriss Kelly

• Human Resources/Training & Education Manager

 

Stephen Brown

• Residential Supervisor

 

Bob Hutchinson

• Business Manager – Murray Industries Swan Hill & Murray Industries Kerang

 

Sue Malone

• Program Manager – Swan Hill & Kerang
Caralyn Collins • Assistant Program Manager Echuca and Kyabram

 

Pam Perry

• Quality Coordinator
Alan Sizeland • OHS Coordinator

 

Nicole Doolan

• Fundraising Coordinator

 

Jeanine Campbell

• Building & Facilities Coordinator
 
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Page Top >
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.



 

President:

• Richard Moore

 

Vice President

• Paul Banks

 

Treasurer

• Vince Fusti

 

Secretary to the Board
of Management

• Karen Witney

 

Members:

• Dennis Robinson

 

 

• Elaine Coolahan

 

 

• David Ellemor

 

 

• Ian Hickey

 

 

• Trish Martin

 

 

• Vacancy X 1

 

Life Members:

• D Ellemor

 

 

• F Galvin

 

 

• D Healey

 

 

• K Peat

 

 

• J Squire

 

 

• F Williams
  • R Moore
 
BECOME A MEMBER Page Top >
of Murray Human Services Incorporated.
We appreciate people’s interest in Murray Human Services Inc by becoming members of the association and invite you to consider this involvement.

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Membership Rates

 

$2.00

• member in receipt of a pension

 

$5.00

• ordinary member

 

$10.00

• members living in the same household with another member

 

$50.00

• natural person who requests that they be identified by their trading name

 

$100.00

• bodies corporate

($1.00 joining fee – new membership only)

Process:

 

Nomination form to be filled in.

 

Board of Management to approve application at next Board meeting.

 

Letter of approval sent asking for payment.

 

Receipt membership moneys.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Membership Application
 
ACCREDITATIONS & LOGOS Page Top >

Murray Human Services Inc. is a quality assured organisation and is accredited under the following quality assurance programs:

 

Commonwealth Disability Standards

 

State Disability Standards (Vic & NSW)

 

ISO 9001:2000

 

Victorian Qualifications Authority

 

AWPCS

 

Registered Training Organisation No 21080

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.
A0038286X

Lic No. DES/R61/0295

Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme
       
 
FUNDING Page Top >
Murray Human Services Inc receives funding from: State Governments:
  The Department of Human Services (Victoria); www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability
  The Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (New South Wales)
Commonwealth Government www.dadhc.nsw/gov.au/disability

Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs www.facsia.gov.au
  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.gov.au>
Adult and Further Education Regional Council

Funding may be for group services or individual funding
 

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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