What We Stand For

Our Mission

We are leaders in a movement for change, empowering people with disabilities to live self-determined lives in an equal and inclusive society 

Our Vision

We are motivated and guided to work for a vision of society where the people we support live in inclusive communities, where all citizens share equal rights and opportunities, and where each individual lives a full and meaningful life of their own choosing. 

Our Values

Equality & Non-Discrimination

Self-Determination & Autonomy

Participation & Inclusion

Dignity & Respect

Development Phases of this Strategic Plan

Step 1

Presentation for WALK Peer Representatives re. What is a Strategic Plan – 12th March 2024.

Step 2

Strategic Plan Review Day reviewing learning from our current Strategic Plan - 14th March 2024.

Step 3

WALK Peer Rep feedback meeting regarding WALK’s next Strategic Plan – 16th April 2024

Step 4

Series of workshops across 10 WALK locations for Peer Representatives to collect feedbackfrom the people we support for our next Strategic Plan – 9th May to 22nd May 2024

Step 5

Two listening to families’ sessions: These included families from WALK’s different service areas and facilitated feedback from families on what they feel the priorities should be for our next Strategic Plan – 21st May 2024.

Step 6

Focus group with people supported in WALK: Listening to feedback on: “What is Important and what would make life better” for the next Strategic Plan - 23rd May 2024.

Step 7

Consultation session with the Senior Leadership Team: held on 4th July 2024.

Step 8

Series of individual meetings with Board Directors held 24th June to 12th July 24th.

Step 9

Information pulled together into key themes. July 2024.

Step 10

Chairmans & CEO’s statement based on key themes that emerged from stakeholder information gathering session’s held July/Aug 2024.

Step 11

Consultation with the Senior Leadership Team held 5th September 2024.

Step 12

Draft Strategic Plan Sent to board members scheduled 09th September 2024.

Step 13

Feedback from board members scheduled 22nd September 2024.

Step 14

Development of key operational themes scheduled October 2024 and linked to Budget development.

Step 16

Operationalise the operational plan scheduled January 2025

Step 17

Develop and operationalise Department Plans scheduled February/March 2025.

Step 18

Implement, monitor, and evaluate progress of the Strategic Plan 2025 to 2029.

Walk Strategic Goals

STRENGTHEN

our Capacity to Support People to have the Best Possible Meaningful Life

AIM

Individuals are supported to maximise their potential for leading meaningful, satisfying lives and are engaged in their communities and supported into lasting roles that promote independence from services. This goal aims to prioritise autonomy, dignity, and the elimination of barriers that hinder the full integration of individuals with intellectual disabilities into all aspects of life.

ENHANCE & EXPAND

our Ability to Deliver Meaningful Outcomes for the people we support

AIM

To enhance our capacity to ensure efficient operations, high-quality service delivery, and the overall growth and resilience of the organization.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

of our Services

AIM

To achieve financial stability and sustainability to ensure a positive outcome for the future of WALK’s services and the continuation of highquality support.

View WALK Strategic Plan 2025