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Our mission and goals

Mission

To be an international leader in building the capability of individuals, organisations and the community to understand, prevent, reduce and recover from the adverse mental health effects of trauma. The general mental health of past and present members of the defence community is also a key priority. We will achieve this through research, education and training, and the provision of policy and service improvement advice.

Main Goals

1. Advance the knowledge of trauma and posttraumatic mental health, as well as general mental health in the defence community, through a program of research and evaluation.
2. Advance awareness, knowledge and skills in the area of posttraumatic mental health, as well as general mental health in the defence community, through education and training initiatives.
3. Provide policy and service improvement advice on posttraumatic mental health, as well as general mental health in the defence community.

Enabling Goals

1. Enhance the national and international profile and influence of ACPMH.
2. Foster growth through increased customer diversity, strategic alliances with national and international organisations and interstate expansion.
3. Ensure sustainable outcomes through best practice business planning and operational management.

Values

We  endeavour to uphold the following values in all aspects of our work:

Social Responsibility: our work is guided by a commitment to human rights and social justice.

Quality: we strive to ensure that the work of the Centre is of the highest possible quality and integrity. We value leadership, innovation and creativity in developing knowledge.

External relationships: we value our relationships with all external stakeholders and strive for enduring partnerships that engage our full range of skills.

Internal Cohesion: we respect the individual within the team. We embrace tolerance and openness, and we strive to promote an inclusive, harmonious and trusting working environment.

Business Practices: we value the adoption of optimum business practices consistent with ethical health and research organisations. These practices serve to ensure the cost effectiveness, adaptability and sustainability required to achieve our mission and goals.

 

Strategic Plan 2010-2013

ACPMH's Strategic Plan for the period 2010-2013 is available here.