Our Vision, Mission & Values

DAISI has a stated vision. This provides a statement of intent for the community at large as a result of DAISI's influence and a strategic, goal-driven statement for its planning and implementation purposes.

The DAISI vision statement is yet to be drafted

The Mission Statement of Daisi is as follows

• to provide people from the target group with information as per inquiry

• to continually update existing information, research specific areas and collect information relevant to the needs of current and potential users of the service

• to promote the service to reach both potential users and community support groups in the target area and also inform service providers, government officers, teachers and other health professionals of the role of the service

• to ensure that the service is managed efficiently, effectively and responsibly, according to funding guidelines and service principles

• to initiate, facilitate and take part in consumer and wider community forums in order to educate and raise awareness of issues for people with disabilities and frail older people

• to co-operate and link with other information services and peak groups, particularly  those with an emphasis on disability and aged issues, to maintain and enhance widespread community understanding of the importance and value of information provision.

DAISI has a series of values that are intrinsic to all decision-making. These values are important to the development of a healthy and functioning culture.

The Value Statements articulated by DAISI are:

• We relate to all we encounter in the ways we ourselves would want (mutual respect).

• We ensure our clients and communities’ best interests are of primary importance.

• We develop and deliver service with professional research in a best practice context.

• Partnerships and participation are vitally important to community development (which includes the development of high social capital).

• We develop our DAISI stakeholders capacity to increase their learning and innovation.

• We embrace strong community development principles.

• We are always enabling others to find directions and solutions.

• We value accountability, accessibility and transparency.