Our Strategic Goals


1. Growing People
With a dedicated team, we provide long-term support and opportunities for holistic growth to everyone in the Open House community, including participants, families, staff, volunteers, and Board members.

2. Growing Supportive Relationships & Networks
We aim to build strong, supportive relationships with the wider community, including agencies, churches, supporters, philanthropic trusts, businesses, schools, community groups, service clubs, and government departments.

3. Growing Successful Programs
We aim to lead in developing and delivering high-quality, engaging programs that meet identified needs and support personal growth.

4. Enhancing Accountability and Governance
To strengthen policies, procedures, reporting, and communication to ensure sound governance, strong stewardship, and adequate financial management.

5. Financial Sustainability of the Organisation
Regularly review and update our fundraising strategy to keep it relevant and responsive to current trends, maximising income from existing channels while exploring new opportunities, including social enterprise development.

6. Developing Facilities/Assets
To continue developing and equipping our Macleod site to support effective programs for personal growth, while also exploring potential satellite locations in other disadvantaged communities.

Our Vision & Strategic Goals

Our Vision


To reduce social isolation through creative, inclusive programs that give people of all ages a sense of belonging.

Our Mission

  • To provide lasting friendship and support for people of all ages, especially those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated.

  • To create a welcoming, relaxed space where people feel they belong, are cared for, and supported.

  • To provide opportunities for self-expression and support those who choose to make positive changes in their lives.

    “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was astranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me”

    -Matthew 25:35

Our Values

  • We respect each person’s social, cultural, and religious beliefs, and treat everyone with dignity.

  • We value each person as unique and loved by God.

  • We value, support, and share with people unconditionally.