{"id":7,"date":"2012-09-12T05:25:30","date_gmt":"2012-09-11T19:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nrhc.org.au.s29511.gridserver.com\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2014-05-30T17:12:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-30T07:12:29","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nrhc.coop\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>VISION STATEMENT<\/h1>\n<p>To be an innovative rental housing co-operative, providing and promoting the model of long term, quality, affordable housing choices in response to the needs of its members and the community.<\/p>\n<h1>MISSION STATEMENT<\/h1>\n<p>Northcote Rental Housing Co-operative is an inclusive, member-governed Co-operative that provides quality affordable homes for current and future members on low to moderate incomes.<\/p>\n<h2>Our key outcomes include:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading the creation of innovative solutions and housing choices to meet the needs of our members according to their varying life circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>The active participation of members in governing their Housing Co-operative.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for our members to realise their potential and improve their life circumstances through education, personal development and training.<\/li>\n<li>A demonstration of the benefits of Co-operative Social Housing for the broader community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>VALUES<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our strength as a Co-operative is based on the active participation of our members and our mutual responsibility towards each other as Co-operative members.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Transparency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are an open and democratic Co-operative that ensures members are informed and is accountable to its members and the broader community.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Empowerment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We provide opportunities for personal growth and skill development through inviting the active participation of our members in all aspects of the Co-operative.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We strengthen the financial and organisational sustainability of our Co-operative and improve the environmental footprint of our homes and the community.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Co-operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We work collaboratively embracing the Seven Principles of the International Co-operative Alliance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are an inclusive Co-operative, responding to the needs of our diverse membership according to their life circumstances and creating equal opportunities for everyone to participate in the life of the co-operative.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Quality and Affordability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We enable access to housing and enhance personal dignity through maintaining and growing a supply of quality homes that are affordable and accessible.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A safe and secure home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We provide safe and secure homes for our members and through mutual responsibility realise benefits for members so that they are able to fully participate in their communities.<\/p>\n<h1>BEHAVIOURS<\/h1>\n<h2>To express our Values we will:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Be welcoming and friendly<\/li>\n<li>Encourage innovation, new ideas, be open in our thinking and learn from mistakes<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with our members, staff and stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Be honest, open, democratic and accountable in our decision-making and reporting<\/li>\n<li>Communicate and willingly share information, knowledge and experience<\/li>\n<li>Be caring, understanding and considerate of each other\u2019s needs<\/li>\n<li>Encourage member engagement and participation on Boards and Committees within the Co-operative<\/li>\n<li>Be respectful of each other, our properties, and in our dealings with others<\/li>\n<li>Take responsibility for our organisation, reputation, assets, homes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VISION STATEMENT To be an innovative rental housing co-operative, providing and promoting the model of long term, quality, affordable housing choices in response to the needs of its members and the community. 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