Our Philosophy
Access believes that health involves the whole person, not merely the absence of disease or ill health.
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental right of everyone.
Our mission
Our mission is to assist people to participate meaningfully and with dignity in their communities by delivering a service that maximises self-care, using a client-centred and a partnership approach.
We are committed to:
- valuing life in all its phases
- recognising a special relationship with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi
- recognising that you and your family/whānau have the right to make choices and decisions in situations that affect your present and future wellbeing
- recognising that the needs, values and beliefs of different cultural, religious, social and ethnic groups, especially Māori and Pacific Island peoples, must be respected in the planning and delivery of services
- creating services that are flexible and responsive to the needs of those who choose to remain within their own homes
- engaging in cooperative efforts within the community as well as with other healthcare providers
- providing equal opportunities to all who have the potential to succeed in our organisation
- providing high quality management marked by open, transparent, responsive, and accountable clinical and administrative policies, practices and services.
Our vision
Our vision is “creating wellbeing.”
Our values
Our core values − service, professionalism and enterprise − are reflected in everything we do, from strategic planning to day-to-day caring.
- Service: a commitment to customer service achieved through reliability, integrity and an understanding of your needs.
- Professionalism: a professional approach to our work achieved through knowledge and accountability.
- Enterprise: a culture of continuous improvement achieved through innovation, initiative and empowerment of individuals.
