Our aims

The Illawarra Forum Inc. is a regional peak organisation for community services in the five local government areas of the Illawarra: Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee.

Our aims are:

1 To pursue social justice in the Illawarra region and develop programs/ strategies for promoting equitable access to services and participation by disadvantaged groups.

2 To strengthen the capacity of community service organisation to meet their goals.

3 To encourage cooperation and coordination between community service organisations.

4 To provide relevant information services to members.

5 To conduct research, promote good practice models and develop innovative models of community management and community services.

6 To advocate on behalf of the community service sector and their service users and represent members.

7 To effectively administer and manage the organisation in a manner which enhances its capacity to meet its goals.

Our philosophy

The Illawarra Forum Inc. is committed to social justice.

The organisation advocates for a united Australia which respects this land of ours, values Aborigines and Torres Strait Island heritage, and provides justice and equality for all.It is especially concerned with the wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and groups, and to promote their wellbeing through socially just policies and programs.

The Forum values cooperation, community participation, social justice, people’s right to equality of opportunity, community development, community management, self determination of the Aborigines and Torres Strait Island community, and the development of innovative and alternative approaches and ideas.

The Illawarra Forum Inc. strives to create a co-operative work environment wherein the skills and knowledge of all staff, committee and members are equally respected and utilised to contribute to the joint outcomes of the organisation.