b'Caring for ourAbout OzcareCommunity Julie & James from Ozcare Gold CoastOzcare is a leading notforprofit organisation supporting Queenslanders. We offer a comprehensive range of residential agedcare, home care, retirement living, hospital, disabilityand respite care, nursing, allied health, and dementia advisory and support services. Our caring workforce of nearly 3,800 staff and 160 volunteers proudly service thousands of clients every In my life I want to becomeday from 44 locations across Queensland.better and do a little good. Guiding PrinciplesOur ValuesOzcare was established as a special work of St VincentOur values form the basis of our culture and guide de Paul Society Queensland. The Society, as a lay Catholiceverything we do. We are committed to embeddingBlessed Frederic Ozanam, Founder Society of St Vincent de Paul and Ozcares namesake.organisation, aspires to live the gospel message by servingthese values throughout Ozcare.Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope andIntegrityI love seeing that I can help It has been a privilege to care for our Ozcare communityjoy, and by working to shape a more just andThe courage to do what is right for our clients,someone and make a difference. throughout 202122. compassionate society. colleagues and our organisation.Its just like family, we have so In our 26th year of operation, we reflect on our missionMissionInspired by the Vincentian spirit, Ozcare commits toRespectmany laughs together.and what it means to support our clients to live their Serving all regardless of belief, ethnic best lives. supporting our clients to live their best lives through the JulieCarer with Ozcare Gold Coast provision of compassionate, professional and personalised,or social background, health and gender.for over 20 years Inspired by our namesake, Blessed Frederic Ozanam,aged care, community and health services. Empathywe believe the smallest things can make the biggestEnhancing the lives of our clients through the deliverydifference in someones day. A warm friendly smile, aof personalised care and support.thoughtful action, a kind word or just being there for comfort and support. Our staff go home each day knowingCompassionthe work theyve done has meant something to somebody. Feels like Welcoming and serving all with care andhome understanding, and without judgement. This is what makes Ozcare feel like home.Annual Report 2022 P7'