A Mildura organisation says it’s going into the new year with a new purpose but says it’s still committed to supporting local communities.
Mallee Accommodation and Support Program has launched its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, saying it wants to be there for support anyone who needs it.
MASP CEO Charmaine Calis said the purpose change came as a result of community consultation across the six LGA’s MASP serves – Mildura, Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Buloke, Wentworth and Balranald – during the creation of the new strategic plan.
“Our previous purpose was to empower our community to be free from homelessness, abuse, poverty and disadvantage,” she explained.
“Some of the feedback that we received was that purpose could be a little limiting or off-putting to some people who may not identify as one of those aspects.”
“So what we did was create more of a strengths-based purpose. What we hope that demonstrates is MASP is here to support anybody that needs it, no matter what your upbringing, no matter what your life circumstances – if we have a program that is available to support you, we are here to provide that support to you.”
MASP says it’ll build on the progress already made during the last four years, identifying genuine needs and gaps in service delivery.
