Vision, Mission and Values

OPA has a vision of a just and inclusive society that values, respects, protects and promotes the dignity and human rights of all people.

The mission is to uphold the rights and interests of people with a disability and work to eliminate abuse, neglect and exploitation.

OPA strives to demonstrate the following in all activities and relationships:

Respect - treat everyone equally and with dignity and justice, accept each person\'s individuality, acknowledge diversity and promote self determination

Compassion - accept people as they are and understand, acknowledge and have empathy for their circumstances

Inclusiveness - strive to empower all people to contribute and participate

Ethical behaviour - act at all times in a principled and informed manner, treat people fairly, accept accountability and uphold justice

Independence - be free-thinking, unbiased and impartial, and challenge the status quo.