Murraylands Christian Collge - Murray Bridge Campus

Country Life Community Care (CLCC), is a new organisation which is dedicated to providing Care, Assistance and Strategic Services to people in the Fleurieu and Murraylands region. Sponsored by Emmanuel Christian Schools Ministries Inc., CLCC has been invited to apply to Department of Transport Regional Affairs for matching funds to complete the construction of a multipurpose building at 30 East terrace Strathalbyn (co-located with Murraylands Christian College), from which to deliver a holistic suite of services to the wider community. CLCC services will complement those provided by other service organisations and stakeholders in our region and partner with them to enhance community capacity and the quality of life.

CLCC will complement and strengthen the sustainability of existing regional service providers and contribute to the building of community well-being by:-

• Offering support and compassion for those who are facing personal or relational distress, trauma, hardship or isolation.
• Offering care and assistance to those who are experiencing poverty, destitution, suffering or misfortune.
• Assisting people to develop and maintain healthy relationships
• Supporting the efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of services by community and volunteer organizations;
• Developing community capacity, including the next generation of community leaders;
• Developing effective strategies for responding to children with challenging behaviours and youth at risk
• Providing an Opportunity Shop service for the benefit of the needy in the community

Current status:

Our team is researching Alexandrina Council region to identify opportunities to serve the community. Full development consent has been granted by Council to construct a multipurpose centre at 30 East terrace Strathalbyn and our team is liaising with regional stakeholders to qualify for a Commonwealth grant under the Regional Partnerships scheme to help launch services in the mid-2007. The multipurpose centre will be available to other service providers. Widespread support is being registered for our proposal by other service providers and members of the general community.

The Heart and Culture of Country Life Community Care:

As the name suggests, Country Life Community Care is about “care”. This attitude of care will permeate everything that is done. An attitude of care necessitates considering the process and the journey as much as the outcome. The heart of this service is sourced in Luke chapter 4: 14 - 19, the last two verses of which speak of providing practical support and help to those who struggle, are disadvantaged or face adversity.

Because of this:

• We will be vigorous, optimistic and unified in pursuit of our goals.
• We will work together with other service providers to provide great things for individuals and families in our region
• We will be a strong and inspirational source of encouragement for individuals and families in our region.

Values Statement

• We believe passionately in the uniqueness and potential of the individual and in the role of the family as the basic social unit of society
• We believe in the importance of nurturing relationships through care and compassion
• We accept only the highest ethical and professional standards.
• We respect and are strengthened by diversity
• We embrace a culture of support, encouragement and networking
• We promote a spirit of openness, mutual trust and collaborative partnerships.
• We are committed to a process of innovation and continuous improvement in serving our community
• We aspire to excellence in all that we do
• We seek to establish relationships of openness and honesty
• We seek to believe the best.
• We will always declare our commitment.