Strategic Plan, Aims & Objectives

The Plan

The directions outlined here build on other planning processes undertaken in 2002 and subsequently in 2004 and evolved in discussion with members and others.

This feedback identified four defining activities for the organisation within the larger community: celebration, advocacy, leadership and investment. Within each of these four themes we have identified specific objectives for the organisation: this Strategic Plan provides detail of the means by which we intend to achieve these objectives. These objectives will be annually reviewed and revised.

The aim of the plan is to ensure awareness amongst members and others of the direction and work of the organisation, and to ensure equitable distribution of the organisation’s resources in an environment of competing demands and contested priorities.

ALSO is not a large organisation and is reliant upon our member volunteers as well as strategic and resource partners to pursue and achieve our objectives. Partnership is a key theme of this document reflecting the Foundations’s genuine commitment to supporting our partners in their endeavors. We welcome any assistance or critique aimed at assisting us to best meet the needs of our community.

We do not expect that all of the actions identified will be completed in one year. In each year we will review all actions, remove completed achievements and carry forward those in progress.

Our Vision

The ALSO vision is the creation and celebration
of a diverse, strong, safe and inclusive GLBTIQ community that contributes to and is respected by broader communities.

Our Objectives

We aim to realise this vision and improve the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Inter-sex and Queer people by:

Celebrating and acknowledging our communities’ strengths and those of our supporters.

Advocating to secure equitable access to rights, entitlements and services.

Leading through building relationships/partnerships within and beyond our community.

Investing in growing and developing individuals and groups within our diverse community.