Why we do what we do and how we do it
When it comes to ensuring the rights of all kids in Australia are being met, good intentions are not enough. It is important that as an organisation, our way of working with you is coordinated, intentional and driven by a shared set of values and principles. We also make sure anyone who’s working with you has the skills and training needed to support you to achieve your goals. This consistent way of working means that we are able to:
Speak clearly about why we do what we do and how we do it;
Measure and demonstrate that what we do works and achieves the positive change and outcomes that children and young people deserve; and
Be really confident that what we are doing is actually working – and if it isn't, we learn from it and change what we’re doing.
Watch the video to find out more about how we will fulfil our promise to you.
At 54 reasons, we apply an evidence-informed approach to our work. So, what does that mean, exactly? In short, it means we read a lot of books and articles and research papers. But that's not all, we also deeply value and consider the expertise of the people who work for us, as well as you, and any other kids, caregivers and partners we engage with through our work. Blending knowledge from different sources gives us different perspectives and helps us provide you with the best support possible.
54 reasons exists so that you understand your rights and are able to enjoy them. All of the people who work at 54 reasons use a guide called, ‘child i view,’ which helps us to be clear about what you can expect from us as a child rights organisation and how we will incorporate child rights into our work in order to help you reach your full potential. child i view articulates ‘why we do’, ‘what we do’ and ‘how we do it’. It includes the following:
We place children's voices and their participation at the centre of everything we do – from policies to service delivery, and we advocate for others to do the same. As a child rights organisation, it is our responsibility to provide real and meaningful opportunities for children and young people to engage in issues that matter to them. We want you, and all kids in Australia, to be able to express yourself as fully and freely as possible. Our focus on child participation ensures that:
Celebrating diversity and supporting children’s right to culture is at the centre of our work. We understand that to be effective, we must listen deeply and show respect for all people and their right to uphold and strengthen their culture, values, beliefs, traditions, and customs. At 54 reasons, being culturally responsive allows us to support a better understanding of how we engage, learn from, and work with kids and their communities in a cross-cultural context.
As Australia’s leading child rights organisation, we are committed to making sure all children and young people know their rights, and that we are accountable to them through the work we do. Being able to understand and measure the positive difference our services have on the kids we support is a top priority. It is important that we have evidence that demonstrates what we are doing is actually helping. Our focus is on making sure kids engaged with our services are:
54 reasons acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which we work, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their lore, and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
54 reasons is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of the LGBTIQ+ community.
