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
Objective 4:
Strengthen our sustainability Initiatives
- Evolve our business model to respond to a changing
environment - Continue to invest in a range of income generating initiatives
- Implement our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
- Implement digital enhancements and cyber remediation solutions
Strategic Objectives 2022-2025
- Work and move forward as one
- Nurture and grow our membership
- Strengthen our sustainability
- Enhance the impact of our work
- Extend the impact of our advocacy and influence
- Optimise the performance and wellbeing of our people
How can I find out more?
For further information, please contact Vinnies.