Celebrating age since 1954

Culture

Caring for the community

We help people live independently, in a supportive community. With access to a range of services close at hand to meet your changing needs.

Our services include:

• Retirement Living
• Residential Care
• Home Care
• Allied Health

It’s our people who’ve helped build Goodwin’s reputation for quality care and dedicated service. They’ve further deepened Goodwin’s links to the Canberra community.

We’ve grown to become one of the capital’s largest non-government employers, and today employs people across many different professions.

Vision

We believe that every person should have quality of life and the opportunity to stay productive in their community.

Mission

To nurture a professional team which will foster pride, integrity and growth; and satisfaction for our residents and clients.

To provide quality services, including care, accommodation, support and assistance which will enable people to live with dignity and independence.

To be adaptable and prepared for creative change in the achievement of our purpose.

Values

Excellence – We aim to do the job right, the first time, to the highest quality standards and incorporating best practice procedures.

Care – We strive for excellence in care, services and accommodation focused on the individual’s right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Innovation – We encourage new initiatives and support innovation to develop our services for improved outcomes and to maintain best practice.

Social Responsibility – We are committed to operating in a way that considers, manages and balances the financial, social and environmental impacts of all our business activities.

Encouragement – We are committed to supporting our people through fostering a positive workplace, high level teamwork, use of initiative, mutual understanding and trust.

Diversity

Diversity is important to us. We define diversity as inclusiveness and respect.

No matter who you are, you’re our kind of person. We’re here for you, whatever your background, marital status, culture, religion or sexual preference, age or literacy level.

We welcome you as you are. We don’t expect you to change or blend in. We encourage and support you in every way possible to keep being you.

Our words are backed by our Diversity Framework and Diversity Action Plan

Giving back

We’re proudly a registered charity and public benevolent institution (PBI). All donations and profits are reinvested into the organisation to improve our services.

We’re very grateful to the many individuals and organisations who make donations and leave gifts.

Find out more about how your donations and gifts have made a difference.