Our Values
In accordance with our Standard Working Agreement (SWA) and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct, Salesian Missions Australia respects, protects, and promotes internationally recognised human rights for all people, regardless of background or identity.
Our values are rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, which guides our dedication to the preservation and protection of human rights. We work to empower individuals to realise their rights and to support those responsible for upholding them, particularly in the areas of equality,
Human Dignity Every person has inherent worth and dignity, rooted in the sacredness of life. | The common good We work for a just society where all, especially the vulnerable can flourish. | Subsidiarity and Participation: Decisions should be made locally, empowering people to take part in shaping their lives and communities. | Solidarity We stand in unity with others, particularly the disadvantaged, recognising the equal rights of all. |
| Preferential care for the poor: The needs of the poor and vulnerable must take priority in our actions and advocacy. | Economic justice: Economic life should serve the common good, ensuring all capable of working should be involved in economic activity, providing for themselves and their families. | Stewardship of creation: we care for the earth, our common home, embracing an “internal ecology” that connect humanity and nature. |
These values are instrumental in our dedication to the preservation and protection of Human Rights for all. To enable people to realise their rights and assist those responsible for upholding such rights as equality, freedom from discrimination and access to education, in line with the United Nations Charter on Human Rights, 1948.
Child Safeguarding
Salesian Missions Australia is committed to the absolute right of a child’s safety, free from abuse and exploitation. It is committed to creating and maintaining an environment which promotes its core values and recognises that all children and young people have equal rights to protection.
Salesian Mission Australia’s overseas partners compliance to the Child Safeguarding Policy is mandatory and is communicated to all stakeholders.
Whistleblowing
Salesian Missions Australia is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and a signatory to its Code of Conduct. If you believe Salesian Mission Australia has breached the ACFID Code of Conduct, you can lodge a complaint via ACFID’s website https://acfid.asn.au/code-of-conduct/complaints/
Feedback and Complaints
At Salesian Missions Australia we welcome feedback to improve the way we operate and to help us to achieve better outcomes in the communities in which we work. We encourage our supporters, partners, various internal and external stakeholders both in Australia and overseas to share feedback with us including complaints and concerns.
If you wish to provide feedback, a complaint or express concerns regarding any aspect our management or procedures, you can email us at salmiss@salesians.org.au, phone us on 03 9377 6060 or write to us at:
The Director
Salesian Missions Australia
P O Box 264
Ascot Vale, Vic, 3032
All correspondence will be taken seriously and investigated in accordance with our Complaints Handling Policy.
If you are not satisfied with the response, you can lodge a complaint to Chair, ACFID Code of Conduct Committee
Email: code@acfid.asn.au
Other Policies
Our policies guide our work, actions and decisions, they help in ensuring we achieve the highest possible ethical standards in all that we do.
Document List
Please find a list of documents below: