WHAT LIES AHEAD
In November 2016 we will celebrate a very significant milestone as we reach 90 years of service to families and communities . We are proud to carry on the work of our founders , and look forward to sharing Interrelate ’ s greatest memories with our stakeholders .
Next year will also see us grow our service footprint and embrace technology to enhance our service offerings by the delivering of the following two projects .
Family Life Victoria – A New Opportunity
Interrelate and Family Life Victoria ( FLV ) have continued to look for ways to grow , develop and provide excellence in service to the community . To this effect , both organisations have been exploring the significant mutual benefit of coming together again to become one stronger organisation that can extend its reach beyond our current geographical boundaries or service offerings . Discussions over 12 months have explored : benefits to our communities ; benefits to the suite of services we can deliver ; benefits to staff and benefits to our stakeholders . These discussions have led to the conclusion that coming together will provide significant mutual benefit .
A proposal will be put to the FLV board in September to enter into a formal Heads of Agreement with the Board of Interrelate with a view to the transition of FLV to become part of Interrelate by June 30 , 2017 .
Embracing the Use of Technology
Technology is having a significant impact on how individuals interface with information and services currently and into the future . Interrelate will be undertaking activities that address specific areas in respect to client and staff interfaces . The Board approved the establishment of a pool of funds of $ 250,000 to resource investment into technology focusing on the following deliverables :
• Education of young people and parents through technology by developing systems of support about relationships .
• Use of technology to facilitate access to programs and support .
• Coproduction and service development with consumers and potential consumers .
• Expanding engagement with social media to disseminate information .
• Using technology to assist staff engagement , quality assurance and communication with staff .
Along with our strategic plan deliverables these plans will enable Interrelate to prosper as an innovative , relevant and responsive organisation that continues to stay true to its mission of 90 years .
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