Melissa Gilmore

Lutheran Care

Our Mission - God's love in action: care, compassion and social justice for all. Our Vision - Working together to change lives and build caring, resilient communities. At Lutheran Care (LC) we support and empower some of the most vulnerable people within our communities through a range of programs. Our current programs for families and individuals in South Australia and the Northern Territory include: - Emergency relief (food pantry, clothing, blankets & referrals) - Financial counselling - Personal and relationships counselling - Domestic Violence support - Foster Care - Homelessness services; and - The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. What we believe in - Our Values SOCIAL JUSTICE: We believe that everybody has the right to access the opportunities, support and services they need to lead a safe and fulfilling life. We are actively dedicated to ensuring that our staff, volunteers and clients feel heard, respected and well represented. We champion equity and advocacy, and provide a voice for the voiceless. COMPASSION We show compassion and empathy to our clients and each other. We don't judge people on their past decisions and always work to understand their situation – helping empower them to lead their best life. We are loving, supporting and respectful, always generous with our time, knowledge and efforts. INCLUSION We are a warm, open organisation that welcomes and embraces people of all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, belief systems and circumstances. We value these differences and believe we are united by a shared desire to lead positive lives and be a part of a strong, connected, supportive community where no one is left behind. COMMITMENT We are loud and proud when it comes to driving innovation for our sector. Ready to challenge the conventional wisdom, unafraid to disrupt and eager to change things up, we are constantly exploring new, better ways to serve the changing needs of our clients and their families.