In order that we meet our responsibilities to the community, our strategic plans and directions are regularly reviewed and revised. To this end, the most recent review has resulted in a new definition of our Vision, Role, Strategic Directions and Values as stated below. In addition we are pleased to present our new Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 with the major deliverables for 2008-2009 sumarised in the 2008-2009 Plan Summary and the 2009-2010 Plan Summary.

Our Vision

‘Enriching our community's health'

Our Role

‘To deliver services and support the health and well-being of our community'

Strategic Directions

1. Build our future
2. Deliver quality services
3. Support our people
4. Engage with and strengthen our community

Our Values

• Respecting Others
• Teamwork
• Being Innovative:
• Being consultative
• Being accountable

Top 10 Management Priorities

1.   Develop a solution for the care of our ageing population.
2.   Develop excellence in the integration of our care.
3.   Ensure financial sustainability into the future.
4.   Strive for excellence in care delivery through monitoring and evaluation.
5.   Ensure that the community has equity of access to appropriate health care through partnership and advocacy.
6.   Maintain a skilled workforce.
7.   Continue to engage with our community and respond innovatively to their needs.
8.   Build on the Risk Management Framework to effectively manage our risks.
9.   Continue to develop the capability of the community to manage their own health and well-being issues.
10. Participate in and lead the development and implementation of community planning.