lead, and direct much of the process and Recovery Framework journey. We also believe that we as workers and as A partnership for Wellness an organisation have a shared responsibility Life Without Barriers and Partners in to act in a positive and helpful manner and Recovery operate within a framework of not to do anything that could impede their Recovery, which means the individual is at journey. the centre of our services. We encourage Our services are based on promoting an and in support an individual’s involvement wellbeing and their ability to live a individual’s making decisions, planning their care and quality life that is valuable to them, including their recovery process. opportunities to engage in meaningful We share the responsibility for the recovery relationships, employment, housing and journey with the individual, working alongside connection with their community. them, encouraging hope and belief in the Partnership is a key element of recovery. We expectation of a valuable life contributing to seek to implement the principles of their own community. partnership between the community, the This philosophy is entrenched in our services individual and the service provider. and guides everything we do, the way we work and the possibilities we believe in. Our Approach Recovery guides the development of our services, our organisation and the policies Our principles in practice mean that: that support them. The philosophy also guides how we work with our team and Our policies and procedures support develop them as a workforce, creating a the recovery process culture within Life Without Barriers and Our team support and encourage the Partners in Recovery that respects and belief in recovery for individuals supports the individuals we work with. experiencing a mental illness, especially where this belief may not already exist. Guiding Principles Our HR practices support training and development of team members in the We believe that recovery is achievable for recovery framework. all individuals who experience mental illness. We value the knowledge of lived experience Contact in the way we deliver our services. If you would like to know more about the Life We value diversity and treat all people with Without Barriers and Partners in Recovery dignity at all times. approach to mental wellness, please contact We believe the recovery process belongs to us on 08 8307 2800 or pir@lwb.org.au. the individual and that they must believe,
Recovery Framework A partnership for Wellness Life Without Barriers and Partners in Recovery operate within a framework of Recovery, which means the individual is at the centre of our services. We encourage and support an individual’s involvement in making decisions, planning their care and their recovery process. We share the responsibility for the recovery journey with the individual, working alongside them, encouraging hope and belief in the expectation of a valuable life contributing to their own community. This philosophy is entrenched in our services and guides everything we do, the way we work and the possibilities we believe in. Recovery guides the development of our services, our organisation and the policies that support them. The philosophy also guides how we work with our team and develop them as a workforce, creating a culture within Life Without Barriers and Partners in Recovery that respects and supports the individuals we work with. Guiding Principles We believe that recovery is achievable for all individuals who experience mental illness. We value the knowledge of lived experience in the way we deliver our services. We value diversity and treat all people with dignity at all times. We believe the recovery process belongs to the individual and that they must believe, lead, and direct much of the process and journey. We also believe that we as workers and as an organisation have a shared responsibility to act in a positive and helpful manner and not to do anything that could impede their journey. Our services are based on promoting an individual’s wellbeing and their ability to live a quality life that is valuable to them, including opportunities to engage in meaningful relationships, employment, housing and connection with their community. Partnership is a key element of recovery. We seek to implement the principles of partnership between the community, the individual and the service provider. Our Approach Our principles in practice mean that: Our policies and procedures support the recovery process Our team support and encourage the belief in recovery for individuals experiencing a mental illness, especially where this belief may not already exist. Our HR practices support training and development of team members in the recovery framework. Contact If you would like to know more about the Life Without Barriers and Partners in Recovery approach to mental wellness, please contact us on 08 8307 2800 or pir@lwb.org.au.
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