Our Vision

All children and young people with a care experience have the opportunity to reach their full potential

Our Mission

Creating a better life for children and young people in care

CREATE does this through:

• Connecting children and young people to each other, CREATE and their Community.
• Empowering children and young people to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and skills that enable them to have a voice and be heard.
• Changing the care system, in consultation with children and young people, through advocacy to improve policies, practices and services, and increasing community awareness.

CREATE’s Core Principles

• Participation is the cornerstone of best practice
• Openness and transparency
• Children and young people are valued, respected and cared for
• Staff are valued and supported to excel
• Strong independent advocacy, informed by children and young people
• Partnerships with governments, organisations and individuals are pivotal to success
• Innovation, creativity and fun