who we are
About the Foundation
The Foundation’s origin go back to 1976 when The Jaycees Community Foundation Inc was established by the Western Australian members of Australian Jaycees (now known as JCI Australia). JCI was then the world’s largest personal development organisation for young people. The Foundation’s role was to undertake community projects or programs too large for individual Jaycee chapters or that required ongoing management. Its Board comprised senior members of local Jaycee chapters or life members (Senators) of JCI. You can learn about the major structural change that occurred on 1 January 2023 by clicking on OUR EVOLUTION below
Our mission
Our Mission is captured in our Constitutional Objects:
a.) Advancing culture by establishing, operating or assisting any individual or organisation to establish, operate or enhance any museum, collection, exhibition, library, research facility or other platform that will present literary or artistic works or preserve, restore or present memorabilia of historical significance to Australia;
b.) Promoting and protecting human rights and advancing public debate and/or promotion of changes to law, policy or practice in Australia with the objective of delivering equity, fairness, civil rights and achievement of Australia’s commitment to human rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
c.) Advancing social or public welfare by developing, sponsoring or supporting programs that may relieve poverty, distress or disadvantage of individuals or families with particular emphasis on the aged and youth.
Our vision
Our Vision is simply:
”Making Australia a better place”
Our values
Integrity
Act honestly in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct and ensure consistency between word and deed
Accountability
Be accountable for all actions – personal, social and civic
Excellence
Strive for excellence in the pursuit of all objectives both individually and collectively
Innovation & Creativity
Be innovative and creative in thought and project and program development
Empowerment
Encourage personal growth and development and devolve responsibility and authority (where appropriate) to promote a high level of trust among board and staff
Environmental Responsibility
Respect the natural and cultural environment and use resources effectively and efficiently
Social Equity
Be committed to the pursuit and protection of the common good where all persons are entitled to legal, social and economic fair treatment and equal opportunity
Relationships
Treat others with consideration and respect
Teamwork
Maintain a consultative and participative approach to communications and decision making
Making Australia a better place
Our Projects & Programs
Social Justice Program
There is no clear framework to compensate those wrongly or fraudulently convicted and imprisoned in Western Australia.
Authors Publishing Platform
In 2023, we established a separate division to fill what we see as a niche in the indie (self) publishing market.
Australia’s Last Whaling Station
Our predecessor structure – The Jaycees Community Foundation Inc (now named Albany Heritage Foundation Inc)
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