Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

At The Elliott Community, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where all residents, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel valued and empowered.

To achieve this, we will:

Honour Diverse Identities:

• Respect the unique backgrounds, cultures, faiths and preferences of all individuals who live, work and visit in our Home.
• Adapt care plans, activities, and policies to meet the diverse needs of residents, their family members, staff and volunteers.
• Foster a sense of belonging for all, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, religion, or gender.

Empower the Individual:

• Encourage all individuals who live, work and visit our Home to share their stories, skills, and wisdom.
• Involve residents and families in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
• Recognize and celebrate the contributions of our community.

Cultivate Person-Centred Relationships:

• Promote respectful and collaborative relationships that strengthen person-centred care.
• Provide training, support and co-design opportunities to be able to meet people where they are at.
• Regularly review policies and procedures to ensure they are equitable, inclusive and reflect the core purpose of The Elliott Community.

Create a welcoming home:

• Remove barriers to participation and create accessible environments.
• Embrace inclusive actions that help The Elliott Community to continually improve.
• Foster a culture of open and safe communication and feedback.

By working together, we can create a thriving community where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.