Our Purpose now, our vision For the future
BABI’s purpose is to deliver bold, collaborative and impactful programs. We provide accommodation for young people and young families impacted by homelessness in Wynnum and nearby regions, alongside other wraparound services. We understand that homelessness, health and wellbeing challenges, and tough life circumstances don’t happen in isolation and multiple types of support are needed.
With BABI as part of the community standing beside them, young people and families have support, strength, connection and care, and don’t have to do it on their own.
Our Vision is for young people to have opportunities, purpose and happiness and to be able to build the lives they choose with support and community by their side. At BABI, we imagine a future where every young person and family we support is empowered and full of hope, confident in who they are, strong in their social and emotional wellbeing, and able to dream big – and achieve those dreams.
Our rap Vision
Through our work, BABI is privileged to support and walk alongside many Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young peoples and families, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with local First Nations services and local Elders. At BABI, we know that cultural knowledges, local community led solutions, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of being and doing are key to positive outcomes, including for social and emotional wellbeing.
Through this Strategic Plan, we commit to a journey to develop a BABI Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We make this commitment because we know that homelessness, along with a range of other poor outcomes disproportionally affects Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples due to historical and current racism and exclusion, and a systemic lack of cultural safety and service knowledge.
And BABI wants to be a part of the solution.
Our Values
Warrior Spirit – BABI is brave in raising awareness about the needs of young people and creating opportunities for them to directly share their needs with the community and decision makers, and by working hard to provide support and services to all young people.
Dedication to young people – BABI commits to always doing our best to achieve our vision of a positive future for young people. We show this by doing what we say we will, being our true selves to build genuine connections, respecting young people as the experts in their own lives, ensuring our planning is informed by young people, and valuing the resources and opportunities we have to be able to support young people.
Collaboration – BABI recognises that the best outcomes for young people come from making sure that they have a voice at the table, working in partnerships with other services and community members, and working together within BABI to provide the best possible support.
Understanding the community and their needs – BABI recognises how important it is for us to understand the needs of young people in our community. We work hard to understand what solutions can have a real impact in creating a positive future for young people, and are creative in our approaches and ways of working to bring those solutions to life.
Our Strategic Goals:
Housing Goal – BABI will strive to increase the amount of housing it manages for the use of young people and young families.
Wrap Around Services Goal – BABI will strive to increase funds for mental health and drop-in services, as well as secure funds for domestic and family violence (DFV) support.
Fundraising Goal – BABI will strive to secure additional funding through targeted fundraising activities and services.
Visibility, Trust and Capacity Goal – BABI will pursue promotions opportunities and specific goals like developing a Reconciliation Action Plan, maintain accreditation, and raise the visibility of the work of the Youth Voice Committee.
