Cope Foundation

"Students for Media Project 6 would be interfacing with staff in the local COPE centre based in Penrose Wharf, developing multimedia training and support solutions for clients with mild learning difficulties, primarily focussed on making everyday life and work situations more manageable for them." - Phil Curtin


Vision: To enrich the community through the realisation of the full potential of all persons.
Mission: Fulfilling the potential of persons with Intellectual Disability.
Goals: To strive to provide and develop the best models of service and care for Persons with Intellectual Disability. To lead and manage the business of COPE Foundation in the most effective and efficient manner in order to maximise the use of resources for the benefit of persons with an Intellectual Disability and their families. To influence policy and best practice and to advocate for persons with Intellectual Disability and for their families.


Core Values: The core values of COPE Foundation are reflected in the way we deliver our services, and work collaboratively with people.

Respect and Dignity
We believe all people have the right to be treated with respect.

Integrity
We are honest in our dealings.

Innovation
We look for new ways to meet people’s needs and improve our services.

Quality
We strive to meet and exceed the standards of good service.

Justice and Equality
We adhere to the principles of fairness, equal opportunity and protection of all individuals.

Stewardship
We use all our resources in a responsible way.

Compassion
We experience and express empathy with the life situations of others.

Accountability
We are responsible to the State and to our stakeholders for our actions and decisions

Transparency
We endeavour to be open and clear in all our actions and decisions.

Christine Roche