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RFBI GOALS.......
Vision
We aim to be a “best practice” provider of Aged Care and Disability services, offering quality care to all residents and clients. As an “employer of choice” whilst maintaining the charitable not for profit nature of our organisation, we will execute our mission without discrimination continuing to support the needy as espoused by our Masonic forefathers in 1880.
Mission
The RFBI is a charitable organisation operating throughout NSW and the ACT providing financial assistance for the needy in the form of grants and annuities as well as accommodation, care and security for the aged and others thus demonstrating the noble and valued concept of charity in action by Freemasons.
Values
Heritage – we acknowledge the rich heritage bequeathed to the organisation through the leadership, vision and commitment of those who have gone before.
Ethical Practices – our practices and behaviour are beyond reproach.
Respect for Individuals – our staff, volunteers, residents, clients, relatives and all other persons are treated equally and respectfully.
Provider of Quality Services – we measure and benchmark our performance with other like minded organisations and continually assess our performance by the quality of services we deliver.
Employer of Choice – our staff are valued and respected for their roles and contribution. Their employment conditions and career paths demonstrate RFBI is a leading employer.
Effective Stewardship – we understand and accept our responsibility to manage the business in a prudent, viable, sustainable manner to cement the future of RFBI.
Environmentally Responsible – we manage our operations and deliver our services with knowledge of our responsibility to future generations.
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RFBI OBJECTIVES
To provide varying kinds of retirement accommodation within a village environment to suit citizens' individual needs.
Such accommodation ranges from self-care untis in which residents can live an independent life, to hostels where staff cater for daily needs, to care in nursing homes with professional medical facilities.
To enter into partnerships and joint ventures with communities, governments, religious, masonic and other charitable and service organisations to promote and effect community projects for retired citizens.
To grant special relief to citizens with emergency and or special needs via the Benevolent Assistance Scheme.
To make special grants and or assistance to charitable entities via the Benevolent Assistance Scheme.
To help needy aged men and women by regular monthly grants when the need is determined and approved.
TODAY "CARING" MEANS
Enhancing the residents' self image by further development of independence and individuality.
Encouraging the residents to adjust to the new social experience of living together in a community, as distinct from private housing.
Compensating residents for their declining ability to freely participate in their environment.
Reducing the fears commonly associated with ageing.