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Our Christian Principles

DRUG ARM Australasia is an organisation founded upon Christian principles with ultimate governance by representatives of its church members. Staff and volunteers need to be able to respect and work in this environment. Based upon these Christian principles DRUG ARM commits itself under God to the purpose of relieving the suffering, trauma and social costs caused to society (either directly or indirectly) of:

alcohol use and abuse
non medical use of other drugs.

Note: The term "other drugs" shall mean the non-medical use of any chemical substance other than food which, when taken into the body, alters its function physically or psychologically.

DRUG ARM endeavours to achieve this purpose by carrying out the objectives of the organisation.

The Dignity of People
There is a clear recognition in Scripture that each person is of unique value and created in the image of God. DRUG ARM staff and volunteers have a particular responsibility to respect all people and enable them to fulfil their calling as creatures of God. DRUG ARM staff and volunteers are called to serve with compassion for all people who seek care and support and by recognising their value and dignity.

Justice and Integrity in Service
DRUG ARM aims to bring about a positive change for the individual and society. DRUG ARM staff and volunteers are called to act with integrity, love and respect towards all people. People will be treated with care and consideration without regard to their social, ethnic, racial, cultural or religious backgrounds.

Service in Humility and Love
DRUG ARM staff and volunteers are empowered by God’s love to provide service, delivered in genuine humility and marked by love. The abuse of power and privilege has no place in the exercise of a Christ-like ministry. DRUG ARM staff and volunteers must be sensitive to their relationships with those with whom they come in contact. In demonstrating the love of God they avoid causing harm and actively seek to improve the quality of life of others.

Shared Responsibility
DRUG ARM staff and volunteers are called to share in this outreach of Christ. Within this joint responsibility, they must be aware of the need to maintain and promote Biblical standards in the conduct of their work and adhere to the responsibilities laid down in DRUG ARM policies and procedures and in other manuals of the organisation. In reliance upon the grace of God, staff and volunteers will work together to provide a high standard of service delivery to those in need in the community.