Our Vision

Our vision is for a just society where everyone is valued, safe and belongs.

At Benevolent we believe that every person deserves to live life on their own terms — loved, valued, and treated with dignity. For more than two centuries, The Benevolent Society has stood for that belief.

We don’t just help people. In partnership with the people we work with, we change the conditions that hold people back.

Our Values

Integrity

We are ethical, trustworthy and responsible. Those who come into contact with us will experience us as open, just and reliable.

Respect

We show regard and appreciation for all people from all walks of life and honour human difference and diversity.

Collaboration

We work jointly with others. We believe that together we can tackle the things that prevent communities and society from being caring and just.

Effectiveness

We are focused on, and accountable for, performance and outcomes. Our efforts are directed at reaching and fulfilling our Vision.

Optimism

We are hopeful that even the most complex issues can be solved and we work towards the best possible results for clients and their communities.

What makes Benevolent tick?

We invest for impact

Since our inception, we have always invested for impact.
We recognise the value of using our resources to invest in good ideas and innovative programs.

We are brave innovators

We have a long history of innovation. We have always been prepared to do the hard, risky work, never shying away from complexity.

We create a better world

We have always been at the forefront of imagining a better world into being. This has meant recognising the gaps, envisioning a better future and, most importantly, delivering it.

We commit to effective practice

We are a practice - led organisation with a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and effectiveness.

We are people-centred

We are unwavering in our commitment to being people - centred, rightsbased, place - based, collaborative & innovative.

We influence change

To deliver on our purpose, we meet people at their points of need and work with others for positive social, cultural and economic change.

We know reconciliation is vital

We are on a journey to understand our history & build a reconciled/shared future with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.