Sister Circle

Who we are

 About Sister Circle

Putting Women’s Health First 

Sister Circle is a multicultural, women-led charity dedicated to advancing health equity and justice for women from diverse communities living with complex challenges. Our volunteers and staff, many of whom have lived experiences similar to those of the women we serve, build trusted relationships and provide holistic support.

Vision 

A future where women’s voices and lived experiences are heard, barriers dismantled, and health systems transformed, so every woman can thrive. 

Mission

We walk alongside women to create change    
We build trusted relationships that create sustainable transformation for women’s wellbeing. Our work is rooted in the lived experience of every woman, during their health journeys. We meet women where they are, offering a trusting, safe and supportive space at the times when they need it the most.   

With person-centred support, advocacy, and community partnerships, women make their choices and determine their own care regardless of their circumstances.  

We do this by:  

·        Maternity Mates: Support during pregnancy, birth and in the early days with a new baby.

·        Her Health: Specialist support following gender-based violence.

·        Healing Conversations: Maternal Mental Health peer support and long-term trauma counselling in community languages.

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Our culture and values

Our Values

With our beneficiaries and the services, we provide, at the heart of what we do, we embody these values:

Trust and Integrity

We create safe environments and act with accountability by doing what we say. We uphold the organisation's values and behaviours by fostering professional relationships that nurture and develop both the organisation and the women we serve. We hold ourselves and others to account, because trust is earned not assumed. We take responsibility for our work, actions and behaviour, building independence and self-efficiency and trusted relationships to raise a movement for change.

Words that we use to describe trust and integrity:

·        Truthfulness

·        Responsibility

·        Safety

·        Care

It means…

·        Building trust with our community

·        Observing professional boundaries

·        Considering the context of women’s lives

·        Being reliable

·        Openly reporting result

Growth and learning

We strive for opportunity and excellence by continuously developing. We seek growth through collaboration and initiative, aiming to deliver and develop both ourselves and the organisation. We ask how we can improve, grow and achieve better for our beneficiaries. We support each other’s self-development, listen and show respect when people are sharing. Together, we are committed to learning and building resilience.

Words that we use to describe growth and learning:

·        Trust

·        Resilience

·        Respect

·        Responsibility

It means…

·        A growth mindset

·        Asking how to do better

·        Learning from each other’s experiences

·        Commitment to learning

·        Being part of a supportive community

Fearlessness – Speaking up

We are a reputable and trusted organisation that does the right thing by speaking up and challenging social norms and indifferences, exploring new ideas to create meaningful change. We amplify voices that are often unheard to promote equity in access to health systems, and raise uncomfortable but necessary topics, in thoughtful, respectful ways.

Words that we use to describe fearlessness:

·        Bold

·        Thoughtful

·        Openness

·        Committed

It means…

·        Being prepared to be vulnerable

·        A belief in justice in women health systems

·        Pushing back against discrimination and oppression

·        Championing women’s voices

·        Commitment to a just and equal society

Working collaboratively – Change and understanding

 We adapt to women’s needs, teaching and motivating each other and sharing expertise. We celebrate differences while working alongside our beneficiaries towards a common vision. We respectfully listen to our community and each other, working with trust as we step up to achieve our goals. We celebrate our differences and value others by creating an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone. We demonstrate empathy and understanding for others through role modelling equity.

Words that we use to describe working collaboratively:

·        Respect

·        Belonging’

·        Inclusion

·        Community

It means…

·        Supporting each other

·        Being enthusiastic and positive

·        Working alongside our beneficiaries

·        Valuing others’ opinions

·        A commitment to our community