Work Plan

The work of Hospital Family Resource Centre for 2020 is represented by a series of six inter-related outcome goals. Each desired outcome has a series of sub-objectives that are specifically designed to achieve the specific outcome. Each objective in turn has a number of agreed actions required to fulfill it. Responsibility for each action is assigned to a predetermined member of the team to ensure delivery.

The agreed outcomes and objectives for 2020 are as follows:

Outcome 1: That local families, and the broader community, benefit from having a Family Resource Centre that is properly governed, managed and promoted

• To support the local community to direct the work of the FRC and to be involved at all levels in the operations of the FRC
• To build and maintain partnerships with other organisations and ensure collaborative working is taking place
• To maintain structures and organisational policies and procedures so that the centre is managed and promoted effectively.

Outcome 2: That families and the broader community are engaged in learning

• To provide life-long learning opportunities and pathways to return to or re-enter education
• To provide learning opportunities for children

Outcome 3: That families and the broader community are healthy and well

• To progress positive mental health
• To improve lifestyle and physical health
• Improve wellbeing of children and families
• To support parents in their parenting role

Outcome 4: That families and the broader community have their voice represented, access positive networks and are engaged in society

• To facilitate positive networks for those fulfilling specific family roles
• To facilitate community level networks
• To deliver safe opportunities for children and young people to meet and play
• To improve policy and decision making for vulnerable groups. Lobby and influence policy on rural transport, disability

Outcome 5: That families and the broader community are safe and secure

• Participate in a community-based response to Domestic Violence
• Community Safety Awareness and Supports
• Deliver Food Project and Food Aid.

Outcome 6: That families and the community benefit from economic opportunities

• Admin supports to learners and jobseekers
• Training Programmes running in the area
• Support local business and rural services
• Support to learners, students and volunteers in returning to employment