Vision

To bring community together in a welcoming, inclusive meeting place where people feel socially connected, valued and inspired– creating a vibrant, inclusive, connected community centres in the Shire of Dardanup and beyond.

Mission

• To create a strong, connected and engaged community by providing a broad range of age-appropriate activities and services and encouragement to participate and share skills and interests.
• To nurture a love of learning through social interaction, creative play, acceptance and empowerment.
• To develop a vibrant, inclusive and connected Community Centre that offers activities that inspire and strengthen the lives of our diverse community, in full consideration of those with special needs.

Values

• Commitment to Family and Community
• Welcoming and inclusive
• Respect and Empathy
• Collaborative and Responsive
• Foster Positive Relationships and Friendships
• Volunteering and Cooperation
• Professional and Accountable

Foundation Principles

• Community participation
• Empowering individuals and local families
• Social interaction
• Local decision making
• Innovative, quality services
• Life-long learning
• Individual empowerment
• Inclusivity and accessibility
• Service to members

What We Care About

1. Vibrant – Eaton Family Centre builds the capacity of local residents towards empowerment.
2. Inclusive – Eaton Family Centre facilitates inclusion at the neighbourhood level, encouraging people of all cultures to share their strengths, values and interests. People from diverse backgrounds, skills and passions contribute to our Centre, helping to build a welcoming, friendly, inclusive meeting place.
3. Connected – Eaton Family Centre builds strong local partnerships with multiple stakeholders, service providers and local industries, helping to build a safe, welcoming, caring environment.
4. Caring – Eaton Family Centre promotes the well-being and mental health of all children and families without
   discrimination and being mindful of individuals and families with special needs.
5. Member Focused – Eaton Family Centre is run by our volunteer members and welcomes input by everyone who is involved on any way with our Centre.
6. Strength Based – Eaton Family Centre recognizes and builds on the strengths of our members and our community in everything we do.
7. Responsive – Eaton Family Centre seeks to identify ways to enrich our community and build on the strength of our members and our community in everything we do.
8. Innovative – Eaton Family Centre offers our members creative, enriching programs and activities
9. Accountable – Eaton Family Centre is transparent and ethical

Our Staff

Jan is our Centre Manager and first point of contact for all inquiries, she works with staff and families (using the centre) ensuring bookings and accounts are processed with efficiency.

Our Committee

Chairperson: Billie Hagan

Deputy Chair: Libby Coatsworth

Secretary: Grace McGlade

Treasurer: Laura Brennan

General Members:

Tracey Widdup (fundraising)

Sarah Mills

Rachel Weiszbach

Rebecca Warburton

Phillip Rowley

Caitlin McDonald

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