Governance framework

Guided by our values

Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God. In conducting our affairs and services to end homelessness and ensure people and communities in need can thrive, we are guided by the Mission Australia values: compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

Commitment across the Mission Australia Group

Mission Australia and its corporate-controlled entities including Mission Australia Housing, Mission Australia Housing (Victoria), Mission Australia Housing Tasmania and Mission Australia Housing Northern Territory (collectively the Mission Australia Group) are committed to proper and effective corporate governance. We constantly seek to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, while continuing to place our clients at the centre of everything we do.

Compliance with ACNC standards

Each Mission Australia Group company, as a registered charity regulated by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), applies the ACNC Governance Standards.

Responsibility of the Board

The Mission Australia Board has overall responsibility for the financial performance of the Mission Australia Group and the achievement of its founding purpose. The Mission Australia Board recognises its role in overseeing the determination and implementation of policies and processes that reflect good corporate governance aligned with the ACNC Governance Standards, our contractual commitments and stakeholder expectations that together with our values inform and guide the organisation.

Alignment with ASX principles

In applying the ACNC Governance Standards, we are guided by, where practicable and relevant to do so, the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations established by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council.