WA strategic plan

WA Strategic Plan

2026-2029

Strategic Objectives

Our new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 is built on compassion, driven by innovation, and acts to reinforce our commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty in Western Australia.

This plan reflects our mission to walk alongside people in need, advocating for a more just and equitable society, and delivering practical, person-centred supports that transform lives. It extends our proud 160-year legacy of service and social justice, while embracing the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.

Underpinned by Catholic Social Teachings and our values, the Strategic Plan aspires to grow and strengthen the impact of our services, elevate and nurture our people, and to safeguard our sustainability. Whether through our outreach programs, retail enterprises, or partnerships with government and community, this plan aims to ensure Vinnies WA remains a trusted force for good, now and into the future.

Objective 1:

Nurture, develop and grow our membership

Nurture our spirituality in action based on Catholic Social
Teachings
Develop a Western Australian membership growth
strategy
Enhance the State Councillor induction program

Objective 2:

Optimise the performance and well-being
of our people

Expand the leadership development programs
Train and support members to appropriately address complex cases
Explore and implement relevant AI and digital solutions to lighten the burden of compliance, increase productivity and enhance the satisfaction of our people
Strengthen our values-based culture in respect of processes and compliance
Further develop and implement enhancements to the WHS framework
Develop and implement a new People Plan

Objective 3:

Enhance the impact of our work and advocacy

Explore and implement new volunteering models
Continue to implement an Impact Program grounded in the Catholic Social Teachings
Expand our funded service delivery models to create pathways out of homelessness
Grow our Support Centre program
Implement our Community Food Centre program
Working with quality data, continue to build our brand association with breaking the cycle of poverty
Encourage members to engage in advocacy
Explore and support the work we do with migrants and refugees