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Integricare
Chief Executive Officer’s Report
This year Integricare celebrated 134 years of caring for the
community. It has been a history of many chapters
characterised by a willingness to honour and serve Jesus
Christ in making a positive difference in the lives of
families, children and disadvantaged people. Our
developments primarily in childcare and education are a
long way from Integricare’s beginnings but are examples
of an evolutionary process that has been a central
strength of Integricare.
The character of the organisation is expressed in small
ways in how our staff work with the families and children
they support and care for and in larger ways, such as the
strategic direction of the organisation.
I am very proud of what has been achieved in Integricare
during the last year and want to commend the staff for
their exceptional service to the people we serve. This
report gives a small glimpse of what has been achieved
and the lives we have touched.
We live in a constantly changing world, and a constantly
changing environment. We have faced a number of
difficult challenges throughout the year. The change in
the nature of Preschool funding (only receiving funding
for four year olds) has placed additional pressure on our
financial resources. The closure of our Family Day Care
Programs has meant we have had to re evaluate how we
provide financially viable services to the community.
Despite these challenges Integricare continues to look at
new ways to expand our services. Currently we are
speaking to a couple of churches about the possibility of
managing their Preschools. The organisation is also
looking at establishing a new and innovative program to
meet the needs of emergency housing for homeless
domestic violence victims. During the year Integricare
also appointed a Chaplain, Rev Charles Brammall. The
Chaplain will be responsible for providing appropriate
spiritual and emotional support to staff, clients and their
families. We believe that these new opportunities are God
given, and that we must constantly look to Him for the
strength and wisdom to be good stewards of the
extended ministries that He has entrusted to us.
In this year’s report we have endeavoured to provide you
with stories about the families and children we encounter
in all of our services. We aim to provide holistic care that
meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
people and builds on their strengths.
I would like to acknowledge the commitment and
work of the Board. Their willingness to give of their time
and expertise contributes significantly to the success
of Integricare.
In conclusion I would like to thank all our supporters
who have continued to uphold our
work through prayer, financial
contributions and encouragement.
Most of all I would also like to
acknowledge God for His grace and
love which give us the opportunity
to provide Christian service to
members of the community.
Charles Wilson