OUR PURPOSE

The Rural Communities Social Services Inc. provides emergency and crisis relief, supporting people experiencing, illness, disability, short-term need, financial distress or hardship and who have limited means or resources to help them alleviate their crisis.   The RCSS is the first point of contact for an individual with complex needs, allowing for referral to more intensive support such as financial counselling, NDIS, or mental health, domestic violence, or alcohol and other drugs support.   To further provide, immediate financial and/or material support to people in an emergency/disaster crisis.   Assistance is delivered by providing support and/or referrals to other services that help to address underlying causes of financial and psychological crisis. 

 

OUR VISION

The Rural Communities Social Services Inc. activities are inspired by a vision in which people experience healthy relationships, environment and create a sustainable community that is safe & just through providing a charitable legacy for future generations. 

 

OUR VALUES

• Integrity: We are committed to a culture of honesty, accountability, and transparency.

• Passionate: We are determined to actions that improve the quality of community and a sense of belonging.

• Inclusive: We advocate for an inclusive community that supports participation and access.

• Creative: We are committed to new ways of supporting and engaging.

• Collaborative: We embrace opportunities to build alliances that strengthen our capacity.

 

WHAT WE DO

The Rural Communities Social Services Inc. will liaise, participate, mentor, render assistance and partner with government, businesses, and individuals to provide the services in accordance with our purpose, and objects.