We believe:

• in a fair, just and sustainable quality of life and equality of access and opportunity for all the people of Sydney;

• in the richness of diverse cultures, beliefs and relationships and in the importance of human dignity;

• that individuals need groups, groups need co-operation and co-operation needs relationships based on reciprocity of respect, understanding and trust;

• in the consequent interdependence of enlightened individual interests and our common good;

• that a democratic society benefits from having strong communities and strong civic organisations; and

• that all people have the potential to speak and act with others on their own behalf, to grow and develop as leaders and to participate fully in our democracy.