Strength to Strength
Strength to Strength ( S2S ) is a consultative group that works to support the cultural enhancement of the organisation , focusing on culture , behaviour , practices and communication . The group identifies areas in which program , process and / or policy development may be needed .
The objectives of the group are to :
• operate as a mechanism for the review and development of projects within the scope of S2S
• bring together expertise and diverse organisational knowledge
• be an equitable forum where staff have the opportunity to be involved in discussions about S2S projects , engagement and deliverables
• complement other elements of Interrelate ’ s broader consultation framework
• be a means of identifying innovative ideas that can enhance the strengthening of staff relationships across the organisation .
Please refer to Strength to Strength in the People & Culture section for 2015-16 outcomes .
Service Practice Groups
Service Practice Groups ( SPG ) review and improve different aspects of our service and program delivery . These groups are made up of suitably qualified and experienced staff representatives from across the organisation . These representatives provide expert input on behalf of their colleagues to improve the quality of our products and services .
In 2015-16 , the following SPGs were active :
• Building Connections – examined how this program can be refreshed , terminology made more applicable to various family structures and how the program can better connect with clients . A new video resource was developed with children talking about their experiences of separation .
• Child Inclusive Practice ( CIP ) – produced a discussion paper outlining the matters requiring attention to strengthen our practice and capacity to deliver CIP .
• Children ’ s Contact Service ( CCS ) – developed a draft version of a handbook , incorporating the new procedural aspects of CCS and agreed areas of consistency of service .
• Building Stronger Families and Mental Health – both these groups completed a clear description of program logic and underlying models .
• Aboriginal Building Connections ( ABC ) – This group commenced its plan to increase the cultural depth of content within the ABC program by including the effects of intergenerational trauma and embedding audio recordings of appropriate dreamtime yarns and stories .
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