BBFC Principles
The Principles of the Ballina - Byron Family Centre which guide our work with families
Principle 1:
At the BBFC, staff and families work together in relationships that are built on trust and respect.
Principle 2:
The programs of the BBFC enhance families’ capacity to support the growth and development of all family members.
Principle 3:
The programs of the BBFC affirm and strengthen families’ social, cultural, racial and linguistic identities.
Principle 4:
The programs of the BBFC are embedded in our community and contribute to the community-building process.
Principle 5:
The programs of the BBFC are flexible and continually responsive to emerging family and community issues.
Principle 6:
The principles of the BBFC are modelled in all aspects of our programs, including planning, service delivery, management and administration.
Principle 7:
The BBFC believes that all members of a family should be safe from violence.
Principle 8:
The BBFC believes that children should be provided with safe quality alternatives if they cannot live with their birth family.
Principle 9:
The BBFC believes that families have multiple forms and are not necessarily biologically based.
CONTACT:
THE MANAGER
PO Box 128
62 Tamar Street
BALLINA NSW 2478
Ph/Fax: 02 66864109