Our Commitment

At Zest Project Co, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the richness of human diversity and are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for everyone. Through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and meaningful engagement, we cultivate a culture grounded in acceptance, understanding, and respect.

Cultural Awareness

Training: All team members participate in comprehensive cultural awareness training to build understanding, respect, and responsiveness to diverse cultural identities and experiences.
Ongoing Learning: We provide regular opportunities for reflection and continued learning to ensure our practices remain informed, respectful, and culturally responsive.

LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

Training: Our team engages in dedicated LGBTQIA+ inclusivity training, informed by lived experience and contemporary best practice.
Affirming Practice: We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces where people of all gender identities and sexual orientations feel respected, supported, and able to express themselves authentically.

Workplace Commitment

Diversity: We actively embrace diversity in all its forms, including culture, disability, identity, and lived experience.
Inclusive Practice: Our policies and everyday practices are designed to reduce barriers, promote equity, and ensure meaningful access, participation, and opportunity for all.

Neurodiversity

Training: Our team undertakes ongoing neurodiversity training, including learning guided by lived experience, to deepen understanding and move beyond deficit-based models.
Neuroaffirming Practice: We recognise and value different ways of thinking, communicating, and engaging with the world. We prioritise autonomy, flexibility, and adapting environments to suit individual needs, ensuring each person feels understood, respected, and supported in ways that work for them.

At Zest Project Co, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our everyday practice, decision-making, and relationships. We are committed to continuous learning, growth, and accountability as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable community.

We value your feedback: We welcome suggestions and insights as we continue to learn and strengthen our commitment to inclusive and affirming practice. Please contact us with any suggestions or comments as we continue to learn and grow.

Our Mission

To empower individuals with disabilities through a holistic, person-centred approach that fosters inclusivity, promotes equality, and supports a meaningful life for all, working in collaboration with families.

Our Vision

To be a leading force in transforming the disability space into a world where every individual, alongside their families, has the opportunity for fulfilling experiences and personal growth. In this world, society recognises the value of support in enabling a life filled with purpose and inclusivity.

Our Values

Holistic and Person-Centered Support:

Prioritising comprehensive well-being and individual aspirations, we aim to provide support that enables everyone to lead a fulfilling journey.

Inclusivity and Intersectionality:

Our commitment to inclusivity recognises the complexity of individual identities and experiences. By embracing intersectionality, we aim to dismantle barriers and discrimination, challenging all forms of oppression.

Transparency:

Maintaining open and honest communication with stakeholders, ensuring trust and accountability in all actions.

Collaboration:

Actively collaborating with individuals, families, and the community to co-create solutions and drive positive change, ensuring support for a purposeful existence.

Prompting Self-Advocacy:

Empowering individuals with disabilities and their families to make informed choices, enabling self-determination on their path to a fulfilling life