Ethics and values
Leading with integrity
The Board strives to lead by example when it comes to acting ethically and responsibly. Management is charged with creating a culture that promotes ethical and responsible behaviour across the Mission Australia Group.
The Mission Australia Code of Conduct and our values apply to the Board, management and staff. Together, they specify the behavioural standards needed to maintain confidence in Mission Australia’s integrity.
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Values and behaviours in practice
Our values describe how we put compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration into action every day. They ensure a shared understanding of how we live our values:
- With each other as Mission Australia colleagues
- With our clients, supporters and partners
- With governments and other organisations
In short, they say: “This is how we do things at Mission Australia.”
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Ethics policies
The Mission Australia Group has adopted a suite of ethics policies designed to uphold our reputation and safeguard our people, many of whom are vulnerable. These policies reinforce a culture of honesty, integrity and business ethics as part of everyday behaviour.
Our ethics policies include:
Conflict of interest policy
Guides staff on managing situations where work and personal interests might conflict. For example, staff must not take part in hiring decisions involving family or friends.
Read the conflict of interest policy (PDF)
Gifts and benefits policy
Explains how to handle gifts or benefits offered during the course of work, and sets out requirements for recording them in our central register.
Read the Gifts and benefits policy (PDF)
Whistleblower policy
Provides safe, confidential ways to report suspected wrongdoing and ensures protection for those who speak up.
Read the Whistleblower policy (PDF)
Fraud Control Strategy
Fraud control and corruption prevention Outlines roles and responsibilities to prevent, detect and respond to fraud or corruption, as part of Mission Australia’s
Read the Fraud control and corruption prevention policy (PDF)
Ethical decision-making framework
Alongside our ethics policies, Mission Australia uses an Ethical Decision-Making Framework to guide staff when navigating complex choices. The framework helps ensure decisions reflect our values and maintain public trust.
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Statement of enterprise ethics
The Statement of Enterprise Ethics sets out the ethical expectations for everyone who works for Mission Australia, as well as those working with us.
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