Annual Report 2013 July 2012 to June 2013
Annual Report 2013 July 2012 to June 2013 Contents Contents 2 Welcome 3 The Visual Guide to Noah’s Shoalhaven 4-5 We celebrate the child 6 President’s Report 7 CEO’s Report 8 Where Does Our Money Come From 9 Thank You to our Supporters 10 Kids Supporter Program 11 People and Partners 12 Thank You to our Volunteers 13 Financial Statements 14-40 2 Welcome to the Noah’s Ark Centre of Shoalhaven Inc.’s Annual Report! At Noah’s, we believe that – All children are special, some have special needs – early intervention makes all the difference Noah’s provides professional, caring and culturally appropriate services for children and their families. We provide services to :■ children with a disability or developmental delay and their families ■ children with challenging behaviour and their Families ■ Aboriginal communities and organisations where there is an invitation to work in partnership. ■ early childhood centres through training and resourcing, 3 GOALS The Visual Guide to Noah’s Shoalhaven 1. Continually improve processes and techniques of direct service delivery 2. Train parents and professionals 3. Build and maintain strategic partnerships 4. Expand work with Aboriginal communities KEY PROGRAMS (For funding acknowledgements please see page 11) Disability Programs • • • • • • • • • Intake and Assessment Transdisciplinary group sessions Family Support and Psychology Services Family Disability Support Program Helping Children with Autism Better Start My Time Resource library Kids Together Behaviour support • • • • Shoalhaven Managing Children Program (SMCP) The Behaviour Support Network Parent Tip Sheets SMCP Aboriginal Project Quote from SMCP parent …… From two Noah’s mums ….. “Noah’s has not only helped my kids but it has taught me so much. I’ve learnt so much from them that helps me and my kids” KW Mother of 2 children attending Noah’s for group therapy and one one therapy “I don’t know what our family would have done without Noah’s. They have made such a difference for our son but also our whole family is better because of Noah’s. “ Daniel, Father of a child attending Noah’s for group therapy and one on e therapy “ The support my Family and I received from Noah’s Shoalhaven was a crucial turning point in our lives. As a parent I was able to manage and support my children in a nurturing and healthy way. My children benefited from the structure and security that I built for them. I became much more self-confident as a Parent and enjoyed being a parent a lot more. As result of my self-esteem building, I was able to complete my studies, complete the Managing Children program to volunteer and have since gained employment going to schools and running programs on Bullying and Resilience. Thanks Noah’s for being such a wonderful, nurturing, supportive and life changing organisation.” 4 5. Promote and market Noah’s so that our work is supported and understood 6. Effective organisational structures, systems and processes Aboriginal Partnerships • • • • • • Wreck Bay Early Education Support Wreck Bay Speech Pathology Healthy Bhu-lang Dreaming (Waminda) playgroup Mums and Bubs Program— Behaviour support and transition Cullunghutti Playgroup Bomaderry Playgroup Jerrinja Playgroup “I am proud to say that Waminda and Noah’s have a transparent and sound working relationship based upon a common philosophical framework that is grounded in understanding the importance of empowering Aboriginal community controlled services to make informed decisions about service delivery models in partnership with expert services in relation to the Aboriginal communities of the Shoalhaven.” 7. Long term viability and strength of the organisation Inclusive Early Childhood Services • • • • Inclusion Support Scheme Aboriginal Child Care Worker Day Care Funding Kids Together “Having worked as a preschool teacher and Director in the region for more than twenty years I am very aware of the outstanding services offered to children, families and early education and care services by the team at Noah’s Shoalhaven.” Gai Lindsay Early Childhood Teacher Faye Warner CEO Waminda, South Coast Aboriginal Women’s Health Corporation 5 We celebrate the child….. 6 President’s Report 2013 has been another busy and productive year for Noah’s Shoalhaven. I wish to acknowledge the contribution of my fellow board members and thank them sincerely for giving so generously of their time as we pursue an increased focus on governance and forward planning. Thanks also for their active support of our fundraising events. The board recognises the dedication of our staff, ably led by CEO Ginger O’Brien and commend them for the quality, compassionate and professional services they consistently provide to the many families who seek assistance from Noah’s. Our staff numbers continue to grow. We have doubled our personnel over recent years Noah’s could not continue to function without the support of our local community. We are blessed with the generosity of our corporate sponsors, our Kid’s supporters, groups and organisations both large and small and individuals, who regularly donate to our cause. Our patrons, who represent the three tiers of government, continue to lobby tirelessly on our behalf. They deserve our sincere thanks. We also recognise the dedicated volunteers who week after week support Noah’s programs. It was really encouraging to witness the enormous show of community support we received for our submission for Illawarra Infrastructure funding. We wait at this time for word of this funding which if granted will enable us to realise our long term vision of a new facility. The impact of the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and our venture out into the Illawarra with Kids Together, are other key factors which will shape our future direction. We face many challenges as we approach the next year. It’s sure to be exciting! Bernadette Pullen President Noah’s Shoalhaven Board 7 CEO’s Report Despite the uncertainty in the external operating environment, Noah’s Shoalhaven has expanded its services and laid tracks for an innovative future. There is real excitement about the new opportunities for children and families as well as new opportunities for the organisation. Kids Together™ is our newest program rolling out in Illawarra in 2013/14. It’s an inclusion program developed in response to issues raised by parents worried that their children were not taking advantage of all the opportunities that early childhood services had to offer. Noah’s anticipates providing Kids Together™ services throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven in 2015. An end is finally in sight in our search for new premises in the Shoalhaven. Noah’s was recently shortlisted for Infrastructure NSW Restart Illawarra funds to refurbish the NSW TAFE building on the Shoalhaven Campus of UOW which will be used as our headquarters. The final announcement of successful candidates for this funding will be in December 2013. Our discussions with Professor Paul Chandler, UOW Pro Vice Chancellor, have focused on our collaboration being an enriching experience for children, families and students. Whether we are successful with this grant or not, we have gained strong partnerships for the future. Children and Families This year 650 children and their families have accessed Noah’s services 134 of those children and families were from the Aboriginal community. The Parent Forum held in June focused on the NDIS with guest speaker Daniel Kyriacou from NDS addressing the group. In 2013/14 Noah’s will be carrying out surveys and focus groups as well as holding another Parent Forum to ensure we have a clear idea of the services families want Noah’s to deliver. Our People This year our very committed staff have undertaken a variety of development activities including management training for team leaders, DIR Floortime training for teachers and therapists and Circle of Security training for MCP. Funding and Fundraising Noah’s received funding from a number of government departments (see page 9) including the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care for the new Kids Together™ program. Fundraising still keeps this ark afloat. Noah’s Challenge, an adventure race run in September each year, continues to attract major corporate sponsorship and adventure racers from around the state for a day of healthy fun. Victoria Levey, NC inaugural chair, is stepping down from her position but still staying involved. Vittoria Borazio inaugural secretary/treasurer is stepping down in order to concentrate more fully on her position on Noah’s board. These women have a huge positive impact on the organisation and have made the Challenge the successful fundraiser it is today. Norris Ingrisch, responsible for the logo, web design and many of the photos you see of the day is also standing down and will be sorely missed. Mary Evans continues to run the Noah’s Shoalhaven Berry Charity Race Day which brings in reliable funds every year. We hope she is going nowhere. (Also see our list of supporters on pages 10 and 11). Finally, thank you to Gareth Ward, Shelley Hancock and Joanna Gash, Noah’s Patrons, for their support this year, particularly pulling together the elements that lead Noah’s to submitting the Restart Illawarra grant. Thank you to Bernadette and all the Board for their guidance this year and particular thanks to the outgoing Board members, Kyley Chandler and Bec Nevin for supplying a strong voice for families. Thank you Ginger O’Brien—CEO 8 GOVERNMENT FUNDING NSW State Government NSW Family and Community Services Ageing Disability and Home Care Transdisciplinary Group sessions Therapy Services Nowra and Ulladulla groups Family Disability Support Program Family Support and Psychology Services Kids Together NSW Family and Community Services Community Services Aboriginal Child Care Worker Project Day Care Funding The Shoalhaven Managing Children Program (SMCP) Behaviour Support Network (BSN) Cullunghutti Playgroup Bomaderry Playgroup (IACC Lead Agency) Jerrinja Playgroup (AMS Lead Agency) NSW Education and Communities Inclusion Support Program (ISP) Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Area Network Wreck Bay Speech Pathology Program Australian Government Family, Housing and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Wreck Bay Early Education Support Program Inclusion Support Scheme (ICS lead agency) Helping Children with Autism & Better Start Programs Healthy Bhu-lang Dreaming (Waminda lead agency) MyTime Playgroup (Learning Links lead agency) 9 Thank you to everyone who has donated money, time and services Noah’s in some way through ……. Our Sponsors ….. DASI Priceline Pharmacy Raytheon Australia Ray White Real Estate Murphy Family Funerals McDonalds Shoalhaven those who have donated dollars …… Owen and Thelma Ison Redberry Quilters Angela Newman Vietnam Veterans Association of Jervis Bay ALS NSW/ACT Ltd Australian Defence Credit Union Kim Bamborough A C Barnett Charity Race Day Committee Bay and Basin Leisure Centre and Sponsors Brian Cotterill Mary and Jeff Evans Rachel Coutts Slingsby Holdings Tara Cox Veolia Water Sylvie Duggan Knickerboxers Alan Gilden John Dignam Horizon Credit Union Berry Pub Janette Horne Campbell Holdings Jands Pty Ltd Regal Girls Alan Ramsey J &M McGee Milton Ulladulla Entertainers Regal Lodge Stables Milton Ulladulla Probus Kembla Grange Racecourse T Noble Broughton Landscapes Nowra Auctions Southern Industrial Distributors Nowra Coaches Illawarra Equine Centre Nora Huskisson Line Dancers Jeff and Mary Evans Lake Conjola Womens Bowling Club The Noah’s Challenge Lions Club of Bomaderry Committee K McCauliffe and J Smith Victoria and Jeff Levey Berry Race and Turf Association Vittoria Borazio Ray White Charity Fund Norris Ingrisch Shoalhaven Ex Servicemens Club Roshan Samuel (Sammy) The Good Guys Christian Peterson Elizabeth Aitken David Brinson Jakily Pty Ltd Belinda Watson Nowra Players Karen Harrison CWA Jervis Bay Evening Branch Bob Morris Veolia Water Operations Peter Still Kerry Suttonberg Liz Aitken Berry Garden Club Kathy Harrington Australian Open Garden Scheme Sue Whitehouse Hedgehogs Café Ian Boyle Black Horse Foundation And their partners and families Rotary Club of Gerringong Sunrise Robbie Collins—University of St George Bank Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus for Bucher Services supporting the event and allowing us Commonwealth Bank to use their fabulous facility D Robinson RL and JE Rose South Coast and Tablelands Broadcasting Ann Sudmalis Woolworths BBQ Denis Young For those businesses who have taken a Donation box… Leongs Chinese Restaurants Huskisson Bakery Callala Bay Supermarket 816 Squadron 808 Squadron HMAS Cresswell Sanctuary Point Bakery IGA Sanctuary Point Welmec Priceline Pharmacy Culburra Medical Centre Bakehouse Espresso Waterways Swim School Julie Ross Hair Design Vincentia Cake and Pie Shop Vincentia Post Office Kate Inglish Designs Bedroom Bliss Gerringong Bakery Gerringong Movie Shop Gerringong Bargain Shop Gerringong Chemist HMAS Albatross Vonnie Muller for her wonderful Christmas Cakes each year—thank you! And those in our Community, who are too great to list and have donated goods and services for our fundraising events 10 Making a difference by becoming a Kids Supporter … The Kids Supporter program seeks individuals or organisations to sponsor a program at Noah’s Ark by making regular monthly donations of $25 or more which we direct debit out of your bank account. In return a newsletter is sent on a quarterly basis with updates on Noah’s Ark activities and programs as well as stories about local families.. By becoming a Kids Supporter you will help reduce our waiting list so we can help as many children as possible. Families will also be able to receive the best information they need to help give their kids the best start possible. Thank you to our Kids Supporters Mr Craig Murphy Geoff and Mary Evans Mr William Price Mrs Kerry Kyriacou Mrs Shirley Rundell Dr Liz Cuninghame Mrs Virginia O’Brien Mrs Emma Lopez Ms Sue Robertson-Cuninghame Mr David Cunningham Mrs Jodie Strange Ms Alison Baker Mrs Dorothy Curnow Ms Beverley Dunphy Ms Marg Casey Ms Elizabeth Dubbelde Ms Elizabeth Aitken Mr Dennis Argall Jolly Olly’s Staff Mr Patrick Lynam 11 People and Partners Noah’s Shoalhaven Staff Virginia (Ginger) O’Brien CEO Margaret Sutherland Teacher/Team Leader - Wreck Bay Sue Redman Teacher/Team Leader—Nowra groups/Assessments Kerrie Lang–Smith Teacher/Team Leader—Ulladulla (until June 2013) Alison Hilliar Psychologist/Team Leader—HCWA (until May 2013) Sue Cuninghame Teacher/Team Leader—MCP Julie Guy Team Leader—Finance Cindy Griffiths Office Manager/Team Leader Administration Narelle Stanbury Speech Pathologist Lisa Grant Teacher—Ulladulla & Assessment Team Di Lamont Occupational Therapist—Ulladulla Erin Smart Speech Pathologist—Ulladulla Lan Vy Tu Speech Pathologist –HCWA Lynn Burns Admin Assistant—Nowra & Ulladulla Kerry Smith Early Childhood Teacher Emma Lloydd-Wright Occupational Therapist—Nowra John Cheek Psychologist/MCP Debbie Jones Child Care Worker Alice Lans Speech Pathologist—Nowra and Ulladulla Chloe Faust Casual Child Care Worker—Ulladulla Kerry Newman Casual Child Care Worker Nikki Connelly Psychologist Cadet Charlie Ashby Aboriginal Child Care Worker– MCP Mel Harpur Early Childhood Teacher Leanne Ryan Casual Child Care Worker Lisa Courtney Casual Admin Assistant—Nowra Rebecca Defina Casual Admin Assistant/CCW—Ulladulla Mel Park Speech Pathologist—Assessments Catheryn Russell Occupational Therapist Brenda McDonald Finance Assistant Fiona Beale Occupational Therapist—Nowra Beth Birtles Speech Pathologist—Nowra Libby Taylor Psychologist/Family Worker—Nowra Debra Jefferis Family Information Worker/FDSP Facilitator Ruth Saddler Child Care Worker Kate Favorito Early Childhood Teacher Sheridan Wicks Occupational Therapist—Nowra Kate Kinch Speech Pathologist—Ulladulla Yvonne Lester Aboriginal Child Care Worker (until June 2013) Rachel Martin Coordinator—Ulladulla Jess Halliday Casual Child Care Worker—Ulladulla Ted Braddick (starting in Term 3 2013) Kids Together Partnership Coordinator Key Consultants and Contractors Sue Williamson—Strategic Plan Norris Ingrisch—graphic design/logo Michael, Brad and David—BMS Andrew Williams and Leanne Field—Enhancing Community Business (ECB) Alex Penny—ITBasecamp—website Interagency Consultants Jeannie Garland (ADHC) - SMCP Hilary Maitland (SEIAHS) - SCMP Christine Critcher (DoCS) - SCMP Lynne Alison (ADHC) - SCMP Diane Shepherd (Mission Aust) - SCMP Coreen Bromley—SCMP 12 There are many ways our wonderful band of Volunteers help Noah’s Shoalhaven .. 1. BOARD Noah’s would not be able to operate without our Committee whose members are:President – Vice President Secretary – Treasurer – Committee members – Bernadette Pullen Anne Dynon Richard Liu Colin Waller Ian Patrick, Vittoria Borazio Rebecca Nevin Kyley Chandler 2. GROUP SESSIONS A very big THANK YOU to our helpers who come along each week to assist with our group sessions by making playdough or washing the dishes or helping the children with their tasks. Students from Bomaderry High School, Emma Lopes, Lisa Anderson 3. MCP The Managing Children Program relies heavily on volunteers who come along twice per week to assist us run this valuable program. Ian Patrick, Diane Fielding, Barbara Armitage, Bernadette Pullen, Kay Jarrett, Sue Collins, Erica Gleeson, Noga Bertram, Felicity Knight, Elizabeth Toplak, Fiona Lam, Lauren Ward, Tascha Marshall 4. GENERAL ADMIN AND MAINTENANCE Another big THANK YOU to our volunteers who help out with admin, the toy library and general duties which saves us lots of money. Norman Smith Bomaderry High Students Anne Watson The many parents who have assisted with fundraising and admin/toy library tasks 816 Squadron THANK YOU! 13 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE OF SHOALHAVEN INC A.B.N. 87 535 909 589 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
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