Berry Street Web Docs Annual Report 2016 | Page 44
OUR
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PEOPLE
The children, young people and
adults with whom we work have been
let down far too often in their past.
To earn their trust takes enormous
determination and underlines our
commitment to WE NEVER GIVE UP.
Bearing witness to their
fear, pain, hurt and grief is
emotionally draining.
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need to be resilient, to believe that
change is possible and to keep this
hope present, especially through the
tough times.
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equipped to do this complex work
demands a whole-of-organisational
approach.
24%
This includes: how we attract,
recruit and induct new people; the
support, coaching and supervision
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and carers with the knowledge and
skills to meet changing needs; the
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and our Employee and Carer
Assistance Program; and how we
live our commitment to be a learning
organisation where initiative,
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drive innovation.
76%
Males
Females
1068
NUMBER OF
STAFF
43
BERRY STREET