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Australian Foundation for Disability - History 1951
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The Poliomyelitis epidemic of the 1940’s and 50’s infected over 40,000 people in Australia. Dr C J M Walters, Medical Superintendent and CEO of Prince Henry Hospital and five concerned businessmen, formed The Poliomyelitis Society which was dedicated to providing support to people suffering from polio and to support research into the disease. Cherrywood Hospital established in Turramurra for Polio rehabilitation, physical care and occupational support. The Society’s first Work Centre opens supported by Bankstown Lions Club – The Bankstown Centre in Gow Street. Art Unions were introduced as a fundraising activity but are later replaced by the Cherrywood Lotteries. Salk vaccine eradicates Polio in Australia. Society renamed The Foundation for Disabled. The Foundation now services people with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities.
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Cherrywood Village and Hostel, Llandilo, opened by Sir Roden Cutler, Governor of NSW.
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A workshop at Canley Vale is officially opened while in the same year the Foundation announces plans to double the size of the workshop at Cherrywood.
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Penrith factory opened to create employment opportunities.
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Surry Hills and Minto Work Centres acquired from NSW Society for Crippled Children.
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The organisation was renamed the Australian Foundation for Disabled.
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Mitchell Manufacturing is purchased from the Royal Blind Society, increasing the Foundation’s factories to five. The first Open Golf Day was held to raise funds for the organisation.
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Ashfield Employment Service; Oak Industries, Blacktown; and Dandurwanna Employment Services acquired from NSW Government. Training Centre established at Canley Vale. Ingleburn Business Enterprises opened.
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Minchinbury Head Office and Business Enterprises opened.
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Canley Vale Day Program established.
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Organisation renamed the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD). Sensory Environment opened at Canley Vale.
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Post School Options established at Birrong, Lakemba and Georges Hall.
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Community Housing Program extended in Cranebrook. Agreement reached for Open Employment Program with Department of Family and Community Services. The completion of a new Timber Pallet manufacturing plant at Minto and the acquisition of land for a New Day Program facility situated at Kings Park. The Liverpool Business Enterprise extended. Condell Park Day Program site purchased. Official opening of the Kings Park Day Program.
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Transition to Work Program adopted by Australian Foundation for Disability Day Programs. Introduction of Australian Foundation for Disability Link to provide suppor t for school students in their transition to an adult working life. The Australian Foundation for Disability Packaging site at Prestons is opened. Day Program sites were purchased or renovated at Green Valley, Campbelltown and Windsor. A property was purchased at Jamisontown for a Day Program and another at St Mary’s to be used as a Respite house. A dedicated Carers Support Program was established. January 2009 saw the launch of a new brand and an emphasis on our full title of Australian Foundation for Disability. The Jamisontown Day Program and the St Mar y’s Respite House were officially opened. Transition to Retirement Program project developed. Employment offices opened in Blacktown and Campbelltown. Services provided to over 1500 clients daily. New Day Program site opened at Guildford. AFFORD celebrates 60 years of service to people with disability. Transition to Work sites opened at Liverpool, Fairfield, Penrith.
Highlights 2011/2012 The next ten (10) years will see significant changes in the disability sector. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the NSW Government Stronger Together 2 initiative will revolutionise the provision of disability ser vices across Australia, and the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) will develop and innovate to maintain our leadership position. Highlights for the year 2011/2012 reflect key strategic areas for AFFORD.
• Work Skills Training was provided by AFFORD to over 20 schools and 150 students. The program is generously supported by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Coca Cola Australia. • ‘An Inclusive Community’ project is underway with Penrith City Council and the NSW Depar tment of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) to improve ser vices in the Penrith area for people with disability.
Grow Services Strategically
• AFFORD has been approved by the NSW Government to provide Self Managed & Supported Living services.
• A New Day Program opened at Guildford. AFFORD now has 12 Community Participation Program sites supporting over 300 clients. Another new day program site will open shortly in the Penrith CBD.
• The AFFORD CEO has chaired the “Every Australian Counts” Campaign for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and AFFORD has provided significant financial support to the campaign.
• Extensive staff training was conducted in Person Centred Practices and in developing a Person Centre Culture for the entire organisation.
• NSW Community Building Partnership funding provided significant grant funds for equipment at AFFORD Liverpool, Windsor and Blacktown.
• The NSW Government provided $3.49m to purchase land to begin the process of devolution for 40 AFFORD residents at Cherrywood.
Create Sustainability
• Transition to Retirement Program & DVD launched by Minister Hon. Andrew Constance MP, funding support achieved for program continuity from ADHC. • AFFORD won an Australian Business Award for Innovation for the Transition to Retirement Program. • Extensive staff training was conducted in Person Centred Practices and in developing a Person Centred Culture for the entire organisation. • New Transition to Work sites opened in Fair field and Penrith, strengthening local school connections. • Disability Employment Services all achieved a 3 Star rating from the Commonwealth Government and AFFORD has tendered for new areas in greater western Sydney.
• AFFORD achieved a Net Operating Surplus of $1.349m which was the same level as last year. • Property values have decreased this year, but all AFFORD Tenants have renewed their leases. • The AFFORD Import business continues to grow, leading to the establishment of a new factor y at Fairfield to support Chinese supply lines to Big W, Woolworths and Franklins.
The new business received generous grant support from the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase polystyrene recycling equipment. • AFFORD is working in partnership with National Disability Ser vices to source new opportunities with Government contracts for AFFORD Australian Disability Enterprises. • The Pallet factory at Minto is continually busy and the business has seen strong operating returns and has secured new customers. • AFFORD continues to build strong relationships with local community clubs and organisations who provide grants to sustain our self funded programs. Strengthen Capacity • Marketing and branding strategy including billboards, radio promotion website and social media is increasing brand awareness. • Internal system reviews have begun to prepare the organisation for Person Centred approaches, self managed programs and the NDIS. • The AFFORD Learning and Development platform has been significantly enhanced with all new staff being supported to undertake Certificate IV level education in areas such as disability and employment services. This is enhanced through a strong partnership with Granville TAFE. • AFFORD is again fully compliant with the Disability Ser vices Quality Assurance Standards
• An Electronic Document Storage business has been established at the AFFORD Ingleburn site to provide improved opportunities for employees with disability in the years ahead.
• AFFORD has met the new Workplace Health and Safety harmonisation requirements and continues to improve our record of safety in the workplace.
• An exciting new E-Cycling business run by AFFORD will begin operations in Campbelltown in late 2012 and will be a full integrated workplace providing employment for both employees with a disability and able bodied workers.
• The AFFORD CEO continues to hold leadership positions in the disability sector as President of National Disability Ser vices (NDS), Chair of NDS NSW and as the NDS Board representative on the National Disability and Carer Alliance.
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The Australian Foundation for Disability Annual Repor t 2012
The Australian Foundation for Disability - Annual Report 2010
President’s Report
CEO’s Report
I am pleased to present the Australian Foundation for Disability 2011/2012 Annual Report.
As the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) celebrates 60 years of service provision to people with disability, I am pleased to report that we continue to make very positive progress, growing our ser vice offerings and the number of clients and employees we serve.
This financial year provided another good result for the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD). In our 60th year of providing services to people with disability, AFFORD is well placed for the future. A net operating surplus for the year of $1.349 million provides a solid base for future growth and allows AFFORD to move for ward confidently into the new world of disability ser vices which the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will create. Since December, 1952 the Australian Foundation for Disability has been dedicated to providing services to people with disability. In 1952 we focused on helping people who had suffered disability through polio to return to their rightful place in society and to achieve a good quality of life. I am delighted to say that even though we now look after over 1500 people every day, with a very wide range of both physical and intellectual disabilities, AFFORD has remained true to the original ideal of encouraging all our clients and employees
to take their rightful place in society and achieve their goals. The challenge is always to find ways to support the delivery and expansion of our services and through sound, prudent financial management, the 2012 financial year has shown yet again that wise investment, a strong management team and dedicated board members are key elements in organisational success. It is with regret this year that we say farewell to two of my fellow board members. Greg Allchin and Mario Bellantonio have both stepped down from the board at the end of this year. Mario has been an AFFORD board member for 26 years and throughout this time he has provided very sound legal and business advice. Greg has been a board member for 9 years and as a very well respected business operator in Western Sydney his advice on property and our growth and development plans has been invaluable. I thank them both very much for their dedicated service to AFFORD and wish them all the ver y best for the future. On behalf of everyone at AFFORD I would like to thank the NSW Depar tment
of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) for their very generous support of the devolution of Cherrywood Village. ADHC provided $3.49m towards the purchase of land to begin the process of re-housing for 40 AFFORD residents at Cherrywood, in purpose built homes in the Penrith community. ADHC are also a funding partner with AFFORD in the ongoing development of the very successful Transition to Retirement Program. AFFORD continues to be at the leading edge of disability service provision and this year the organisation received an Australian Business Award for Innovation for the Transition to Retirement Program. Competing against mainstream, for profit organisations, AFFORD was acknowledged as a leading business entity, recognised for leading the country in providing positive pathways for ageing employees. The Transition to Retirement Program is now an integral part of AFFORD service delivery to people with disability. An increase in revenue and gross profit in a stringent economic climate is a strong result for the 2012 financial year. I would like to thank my fellow board members who continue to tirelessly and unselfishly devote their time and expertise to ensure that AFFORD is well placed for the future, and also to thank our long ser ving CEO, Tim Walton and his management team for their ongoing dedication to AFFORD our employees, clients, carers and families. I look forward to the next 60 years of the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD).
Dr. Malcolm Borland, AM, MB, BS (Sydney) President
AFFORD continues to focus on achieving our goals of strategic growth, long term sustainability and strengthened capacity which will ensure that we can effectively meet the challenges and opportunities that the next ten years will provide in the disability services sector. The changes that will occur in disability service provision because of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the NSW Government Stronger Together 2 Plan will be the biggest changes that have occurred in the sector since the introduction of the Disability Services Act in 1986. The changes will require disability service providers to develop new philosophies, new service delivery models, adapt to new funding arrangements, respond to workforce and operational changes, face new competitors and implement new disability standards and quality assurance arrangements.
The 2012 financial year has seen AFFORD continue to grow, opening new Transition to Work (TTW) Program sites in Penrith and Fairfield, a new Community Participation Program in Guildford and a new imports facility at Fairfield. AFFORD Disability Employment Service and TTW relocated to a new central site in the Liverpool CBD and an additional new site in Campbelltown for both these services will open soon. The enrolments in our Community Participation Programs continues to grow and in 2012/2013 we will open 3 additional sites to continue our excellent service to people with moderate to severe disability. AFFORD is an active financial supporter of the “Every Australian Counts” campaign to ensure the full implementation of the NDIS. I am privileged to be able to chair this campaign and in the last 12 months AFFORD has hosted six (6) “Disabiliteas” attended by Federal parliamentarians including Chris Hayes MP, David Bradbur y MP, Laurie Ferguson MP, Ed Husic MP, Michelle Rowland MP and Louise Markus MP. We are very grateful to these federal representatives for their continued support. This financial year saw AFFORD establish a new Electronic Document Storage business at our Ingleburn factory.
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In late 2012, AFFORD will also commence operations of a significantly larger new enterprise in Campbelltown. A state-of-the-art E-Cycling plant will begin operation soon, providing safe and environmentally responsible destruction and recycling for all electronic waste. Again, this will be a fully integrated workplace with employees with disability and able bodied employees working side by side. Once again, the wonderful achievements of our clients and employees would not be possible without the invaluable support of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) and its parent agency the Department of Family and Community Services, the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). Many thanks to our sponsors, supporters, donors and raffle ticket purchasers who provide the very important funding necessary for sensory rooms, special equipment and leading edge program development. Lastly, thank you to our Board, Executive Team and all the staff at AFFORD. Without the continued dedication of all these people to the delivery of service excellence, our organisation would not be able to assist people with disability to achieve so many extraordinary things. AFFORD is well placed to capitalise on the opportunities that the new world of disability will provide and we look forward to achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients, employees and their families and carers in the years ahead.
Tim Walton, BComm. DipEd\SpecEd, FAIM Chief Executive Officer
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Board of Directors
Corporate Governance The Australian Foundation for Disability is accountable to its members, service users and supporters. A member is specified as any person who has paid the prescribed annual fee and whose name has been entered on the Register of Members.
Greg Allchin, LREA, Dip Bus
Neville Barnier, CFP, Dip FP
Mario Bellantonio OAM LLB (Syd)
Mr. Allchin was appointed on 17 September 2003. He is a licensed Real Estate Agent, Stock and Station Agent and an accredited auctioneer. He is also General Manager of CBG Pty Ltd, a construction company located in Western Sydney.
Mr. Barnier was appointed on 19 December 1983. He is a Certified Financial Planner and Authorised Representative of a large Licensed Securities Dealer. He is also a licensed Superannuation and Insurance Advisor, and provides business advice and experience. He is also President and Chairman of Penrith RSL Club Ltd.
Mr. Bellantonio OAM was appointed on 15 September 1986. He is a partner in a legal practice and provides advice on legal issues.
Frank Blackwell Mr. Blackwell was appointed on 4 August 1981. He is Managing Director of his own company and offers business advice and experience.
Cr Ross Fowler OAM, B Com, FCA
Cliff Haynes BCom UNSW, FCPA, FLGMA
John Reed FCPA
Alan Travers PSM, FLGMA
Mr. Fowler OAM was appointed on 18 February 2004. He is the principal of a Penrith based firm of Chartered Accountants. He is a former Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Penrith City Council. Other directorships include Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd, Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd, Penrith Business Alliance Ltd, Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd and Ripples at St Marys.
Mr Haynes was appointed on 17 November 2010. He was the Assistant Director General, Corporate & Shared Services of the NSW Department of Family and Community Services. He had an extensive career in local government over a 30 year period including being Deputy General Manager at the City of Sydney Council. He is the former President of the NSW Division of Local Government Managers Australia and served on the Board for 10 years.
Mr Reed was appointed on 15 September 1999. He is a Business Advisor, with extensive experience in a wide facet of business sectors, holding management and board positions in manufacturing through to hospitality. Notable directorships with Flag International Ltd and currently as a director of Akubra Hats Pty Ltd. He was a Councillor on Penrith City Council for four (4) years and has had an involvement with the disability sector covering services and advocacy for over 30 years.
Mr. Travers PSM was appointed on 29 April 2009. He retired as General Manager of Penrith City Council in 2008 after forty two (42) years in Local Government. He now provides consultancy services. He is also a Director of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia.
Executive Team
Dr Malcolm Borland AM, MB, BS (Syd), President Dr Borland AM was appointed on 15 September 1974. As President of the company he acts as Chairman of all Board Meetings and offers appropriate advice as a Medical Practitioner. He was an Alderman of Penrith City Council for twenty six (26) years. He is the longest serving president of any charity in Australia.
Additionally, the Australian Foundation for Disability is accountable to the Federal Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations, the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the New South Wales Department of Human Ser vices, the Australian Tax Office and the New South Wales Department of Gaming and Racing. The Australian Foundation for Disability conforms to the Commonwealth and New South Wales Disability Service Standards and meets all the requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991. Board of Directors The Board of Directors is elected by members of the Australian Foundation for Disability from amongst their own number. The Board has responsibilities and duties that are defined in the Australian Foundation for Disability’s Constitution. These outline the processes of governance by which the Board and Management ensure that the organisation is achieving its strategy in an efficient manner and that financial reporting is reliable and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The Board is responsible for setting strategic direction for the organisation, approving and monitoring the achievements of objectives and goals.
Tim Walton
Philip Anderson
David McVicar
Theresa Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Manager Corporate Services
Executive Manager Human Resources
Responsibility for the daily running of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer who reports directly to the Board.
To further suppor t good governance by the Board, the organisation has a Strategic Plan which is reviewed annually by the Board and Senior Management. Critical changes to service directions and provision are discussed and agreed with relevant Government authorities. Ethical Standards The Australian Foundation for Disability has a Constitution to ensure that the Board maintains the highest ethical standards. The Board has also demonstrated a strong commitment to the occupational health and safety of service users and the wider community, to social equity, quality and environmentally sound work practices. All Board members, senior executives, staff and service users of the Australian Foundation for Disability are expected to act with integrity and in a manner that will enhance the reputation and performance of the organisation.
Directors Appointments Prospective appointees to the board must: • Be prepared to become a member of the Australian Foundation for Disability in accordance with the constitution. • Have empathy with and be prepared to contribute to, the principles and objectives of the Australian Foundation for Disability. • Have abilities and skills that would assist the Australian Foundation for Disability. • Be compatible and prepared to work with existing Board members. • Have an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Board member.
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Our Heart & Soul “It is through the extraordinary achievements of our clients and employees that we measure our real success as a leader in disability services” - Tim Walton CEO, AFFORD
A big thank you to all our generous sponsors who helped with our major Fundraising events. Sponsors and Supporters 2GB 3M Australian College of Physical Education Australian National Maritime Museum Balmain Tigers Rugby League Club Bankstown City Council Bankstown District Sports Club Bankstown Trotting Club Benchmark College (Children Services) Bidvest Blacktown Workers Club Bunnings Warehouse Burwood Press Byron Foreign Exchange Cabra Vale Ex Service men's Club Canon Australia Canterbury Bulldogs Rugby League Club CCS Computer Services Clintons Motor Group Club Ashfield Coca Cola Australia Foundation Coles Myer Group Commonwealth Bank Australia Community Building Partnership Cricket NSW Euro Café Prestons FaHCSIA Fairfield City Council Featherdale Wildlife Park Flinders Motel Wollongong Gai Waterhouse Stables Good Guys Hannam Group Hansell Food Groups Health Attack Heartland Holden Hepatitis NSW HMAS Kanimbla Huhtamaki IMAX JB HI FI John Edmondson VC Memorial Club
KJ Wood Products Liverpool City Council LJ Hooker Lolliland Manassen Foods Manly Sea Eagles Rugby League Club Master Catering Services Max Employment McDonalds Head Office MCS Catering Motivate You Mounties Group Mt Pritchard NAB Netball NSW Nilsair NSW EPA NSW FIRE BRIGADE NSW Health NSW POLICE DEPARTMENT NSWRL Western Sydney Academy Pacchini Foods Parramatta City Council Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club Parramatta Golf Club Penrith City Council Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club Penrith RSL Club Pizza Hut Powerhouse Randstad Richmond Club Ray Thomas Riverside Oaks Golf Course Robert Richards Ross Divett Foundation RYDA Sara Lee Schweppes Australia ST George Dragons Rugby League Club ST JOHNS AMBULANCE Stuart Alexander Sydney Bridge Climb
Taronga Zoo Telstra Business Centre Penrith & Blacktown Terry O’Brien The Pratt Family Foundation Thomas Hassall Anglican College Ticketek Ticketmaster Tieman Industries Tixana Universal Pictures Australia University of Notre Dame (School of Nursing) West Ashfield Leagues Woolworths
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Supported Employment “Working here is great, it’s close to home and the people at all levels are friendly and really easy to get along with.” - Michael Michael has worked at the AFFORD Pallet Factory at Minto for seven (7) years and this is his second time with the organisation. Originally from Wales, Michael is in charge of building bed frames for wholesale mattress companies. He works autonomously, with very little supervision and really enjoys his work days. Michael has been in charge of building bed frames for AFFORD for four (4) years now and likes the friendly and professional atmosphere in the Minto factory. “It is a very successful business here and we are all really enthusiastic about reaching sales targets for pallets and beds”. The AFFORD pallet factory at Minto is a completely integrated workplace, where people with disability work along side able-bodied workers. The atmosphere is very positive and mutual respect can be seen amongst all the workers. They are all proud of working in a successful and growing business. Many employees at this site successfully transition to open employment.
AFFORD Supported Employment provides jobs for over 500 people with disability in western Sydney. The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) offers full training prior to placement and ongoing support and training for all employees. There are a wide range of jobs available from manufacturing, like Michael, to packaging, relabelling and soon e-cycling. Every employee is given opportunities to learn new skills and maximise their potential. Some employees join AFFORD straight from school whilst others develop a disability throughout their life and need to access structured and more supportive employment. The highest levels of Workplace Health and Safety are applied at all locations. AFFORD Australian Disability Enterprises are located at Minchinbury, Minto, Ingleburn, Marrickville and Prestons. All AFFORD work sites provide a happy, safe and inclusive work environment.
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Transition to Work “I’ve made lots of friends in Transition to Work and I’m really learning about what it’s like to work.” - Jasmine Jasmine started her Transition to Work Program with AFFORD in January 2012 and is working towards completing a Certificate 1 in Work Skills. Jasmine has an outgoing personality and has made some really good friends in the other trainees. She enjoys learning and is doing well, completing all the modules ahead of time. As part of the program AFFORD organises work sampling for all trainees. After working together with their trainer on a personal work plan, each trainee is helped to seek work trials in industries and areas that interest them. Jasmine is currently working at Terry White Chemist in Penrith. She helps with unpacking and labelling new stock and also helps in the dispensary labelling medicines for the pharmacist. Getting to work each day requires Jasmine to catch two trains and arrive on time. She is really dedicated to getting to work on time and knows the train timetable off by heart.
“I have a lot of fun learning new things at AFFORD and I really like working at Terr y White, the other staff there are very friendly and help me when I need it.” Jasmine would also like to try working at a veterinar y practice or in a pet shop as she loves animals. Some students need a little extra help to find their path in life and achieve their full potential. AFFORD provides a Transition to Work Program for students who need a bit more structure to learning about work before going out to find full time employment and becoming independent, working adults. Over the two (2) years in the Transition to Work program trainees learn all the skills necessary to get and keep a permanent job. During the program Jasmine will learn valuable life skills such as money management, budgeting and general life management skills.
AFFORD recognises that each young person has their own unique abilities and aspirations and the development of individual plans ensures that each person maximises their true potential.
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Open Employment Services “I now have career choices that I never thought I would have.” - Bec Bec left school in Year 10 after experiencing learning difficulties throughout her school life. Initially she began working in a shop, but soon realised that she really wanted more. Through friends she heard about AFFORD Employment helping people with disability find long term and rewarding careers. The thought of working in an office had always appealed to Bec, so after establishing a good relationship with her AFFORD Employment Consultant she began some trial office work placements in her local Campbelltown area. Bec worked quite well in the office environment but found that she didn’t really enjoy working on tasks alone and really wanted a job with more interaction and support. After discussions with her family and her employment consultant at AFFORD, every one agreed that Bec’s love of children might provide the right career path for her, offering great interaction and positive support from co-workers. Bec worked with AFFORD to prepare her resume and apply for a childcare assistant role at Bradbury Preschool.
Bec has now worked at the preschool for 9 months and is completing a childcare traineeship to gain a Certificate III in Children’s Services. Bec is really happy in her new role,” I just love the work at the preschool and with ongoing support from my colleagues and from AFFORD I really think that I can have a great career in childcare. Working with AFFORD has opened doors to career choices that I never thought I would have.” Disability, injury or even learning difficulties can make it very hard to get and keep a job, let alone build a career. AFFORD Employment provides individually tailored programs to maximise job opportunities and achieve long term success. With the help of supportive employers and a structured continuing education program, employment consultants work with each client providing personal support and advice, making sure that the work experience is a great one for everyone involved. Consultants genuinely care about the success of their clients, and this is often the key factor that enables career dreams to come true.
AFFORD is a Disability Employment Service and works with clients, employers and other employment organisations across Sydney to achieve long term career success and job satisfaction for every candidate.
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Community Participation “I really like coming here and seeing all my friends. I’ve learnt lots of new things and I love cooking and craft.” - Shae Shae is a bright and beautiful young lady who attends an Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Community Participation Program in western Sydney. Shae has been at the program for two (2) years and has really grown and developed in that time. Initially Shae was very shy and reserved, and really didn’t want to start something new after leaving school. With gentle encouragement from the AFFORD staff, Shae started to join in activities and find her place and her voice. She is now a key member of the team and has even started to learn sign language so that she can communicate with all her friends. She discovered that she is quite a good cook and every week she cooks with her grandmother; bringing wonderful cakes and treats to everyone at the day program. Shae is becoming more independent and has participated in the work sampling program run by AFFORD, spending time trialing work at Woolworths, Coles and Lincraft. She is very quick to say that Lincraft was her favourite, as she really loves craft and was excited
to work in the middle of all the great craft materials. Shae is growing into a very confident and articulate young lady. AFFORD offers transition pathways to employment for all our clients. Community Participation Programs run by AFFORD, give people living with moderate to severe disability the opportunity to learn valuable life skills and participate in their community. Each client in a Day Program has their own personal plan, which focuses on what they can do and what they want to achieve. The programs are staffed by professionally trained carers who provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment. All AFFORD clients are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to be the best they can be, having fun while achieving their goals.
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Accommodation and Respite “My favourite things to do are painting and going to the movies. I love going out to new places with my friends.� - Ethel Ethel has lived at Cherrywood Village for over 13 years and is a favourite of the staff and other residents. She is a warm, loving and energetic person who loves going out to the movies and going shopping. Ethel is involved in all the activities arranged for Cherrywood residents which include fitness classes, afternoon teas, painting, sing-a-longs at local clubs and picnics in the park. Every month the residents meet and build a list of the places they would like to go and things they would like to do. The staff try to include as many of the activities chosen by residents as possible on the forward calendar. Ethel is a very keen artist and last year four (4) of her paintings were included in the Cherrywood art show which was opened at Westmead Hospital in December. The exhibition of over 60 paintings is currently touring other western Sydney hospitals. The artworks are for sale with all the proceeds going to the artist. Ethel is keen to sell a painting so that she can go on one of her much loved shopping trips.
The Australian Foundation for Disability offers a range of supported accommodation to people with disability. Cherrywood Village at Llandilo is home to 40 residents and AFFORD also provides accommodation in two group homes in the same area. Each resident has a personal plan and a carer who understands their dreams and aspirations. Just as Ethel loves her painting, each resident receives individual help to live a full and rewarding life whilst achieving their dreams. Wherever possible people who wish to do so can transition to more independent living in AFFORD community housing. AFFORD also provides respite accommodation for people with disability in the Nepean area. Respite care allows families to take a break, attend to other family obligations and also introduces the person with disability to a wide range of new experiences, new activities and new friends. All AFFORD carers are professionally trained and very passionate about helping people with disability enjoy a happy and rewarding life.
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Carer Support “We work as a team with AFFORD, making sure that Shane has a lovely day, every day.� - Doreen Doreen is a very hard working carer and over the course of 25 years she has provided foster care for over 100 children many of whom have had multiple and significant disabilities. Her foster son Shane has been attending the AFFORD Canley Vale Community Participation Program for 6 years and Doreen works with all the staff to make sure that Shane really enjoys his time at the centre and that all his needs are met. Shane has significant disability and requires 24 hour care to ensure his comfort and happiness. Not only does Doreen provide loving care for Shane, but she also finds time in her busy schedule to help out with the arts and crafts program for all the clients, developing unique and useful projects which everyone enjoys. She also provides very valuable support for the parents of other young adults with disability, using a lifetime of experience to help others through difficult times and let them know that they are not alone in facing the challenges and triumphs that are part of caring for a child with disability.
At 75, Doreen is an energetic and passionate advocate for people with disability and works tirelessly to support Shane and all people with disability. Like many carers, Doreen spends very little time thinking of herself. Often the level of support that carers provide to those they love can make them feel isolated. At AFFORD we recognise the vital role that carers play in the happiness and success of their loved ones and we encourage them to socialise with other carers and share their challenges, experiences and triumphs with each other. AFFORD provides opportunities for carers to socialise and enjoy the company of people with similar life experiences who understand and appreciate the remarkable work that they do every day.
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Transition to Retirement “I really like working at the garden. I’m fine with the idea of retirement now.” - Graeme The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has pioneered a program designed to ensure that all 500 supported employees at AFFORD are able to look forward to a fulfilling life in retirement. Unlike many other workers, people in supported employment look to their jobs to provide their social network, regular outings and an opportunity to connect with the community, as well as a wage. AFFORD partnered with researchers from Sydney University to develop a program called Transition to Retirement. The program focuses on employees with disability, and actively helps supported employees participate in volunteer programs and join community groups providing activity and new friendships that will continue long after they retire from the paid workforce. Graeme works at the AFFORD factory at Minchinbury and at 61 was very unsure about retirement. A quiet, gentle man, Graeme had always had an interest in gardening and when he volunteered to be part of the Transition to Retirement program he wanted the opportunity to work in a community group involved in gardening.
He joined the Hawkesbury Community Garden one day per week. Initially he was quite shy, but it wasn’t long before he made friends with all the other volunteers. AFFORD helped Graeme to get to and from the garden by assisting with travel training and he is now so confident in his travel routine that he is helping to train other people in the program to travel to their community groups. Graeme has also spoken about the program at large conferences in Adelaide and Sydney.In October Graeme will become a university professor for a day when he speaks to a group of students at Sydney University. Prior to entering the Transition to Retirement Program Graeme would have been quite daunted by these tasks, but today he is relaxed and confident and looking forward to a great retirement.
The Transition to Retirement program is a vital part of the whole of life strategy which AFFORD and the NSW Government support for all people with disability. Using person centred planning AFFORD strives to provide retiring employees with lifelong friendships, purpose and community connections.
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Financial Overview The Australia Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has delivered another strong operating surplus in the year ended 30 June 2012 with revenue growth of 8.4% in the past year and 11.2% per annum since June 2006. The uncertain economic times have seen increased competition for business, put pressure on margins, increased operating costs and have made customers and tenants less certain about long term commitments. The underlying profitability of AFFORD remained consistent with the prior year, delivering an operating surplus of $1.349m (2011: $1.495m). With uncertainty over property values generally, the Directors deemed it prudent to revalue all properties during the year to ensure that the asset values stated in the balance sheet are correct. A general softening of property yields across eastern Australia, and particularly western Sydney, contributed to an aggregate decrease in values of $2m or 4.1%. This fluctuation in the value of the properties has decreased the accounting result to a deficit of $713k (2011: $539k surplus) this year. However, the revaluations have no impact on underlying earnings or cash flows which have remained strong. In spite of the property revaluations, revenues from the investment property portfolio grew during the year. A number of leases matured during the year but key tenants have been retained and all properties were fully occupied. A new property was acquired late in the previous financial year at Guildford and has since been upgraded to the required standards to enable it to be used for a Community Participation Program. The site is now fully operational, adding to our capacity to deliver quality day programs for our clients. Demand for our Community Participation Programs remains strong and all AFFORD sites are operating near
capacity. We aim to open four new sites in 2012-13, the first of which, in Henr y St, Penrith, will commence operations from October 2012. The Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) Division managed to equal the prior year’s record result with sales totalling $9.4m in 2011-12. While packaging sales volumes were slightly down, the pallet manufacturing and imports businesses achieved record sales and improved profit margins. The ADE Division has developed plans to commence new businesses to re-cycle electronic waste and for electronic document storage which will provide further diversification of earnings. Fundraising income of $1.6m from donations, lotteries and special events has remained consistent with prior years, which is a remarkable result. Greater use of technology and social media are being explored to cost effectively promote AFFORD and to connect with new benefactors. In June 2012, AFFORD was pleased to receive a capital grant from ADHC of $3.49m to be used to acquired land for the construction of homes in the community for the residents of Cherrywood. A Project Implementation Committee has been formed and suitable parcels of land are being sought.
FINANCIAL GRAPHS While the market place and economic environment has been challenging this year, AFFORD has continued to develop and invest in services to suppor t our clients and to ensure that we are well positioned for the challenges flowing from the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). AFFORD reinvested $1.9m into its operations in 2011-12, while making an examination of systems and operating models that will need to be revised to cater for individualised funding.
INCOME 2012
AFFORD’s net assets were $27.7m at 30 June 2012 but the greatest asset, which will not be found on the balance sheet, continues to be the AFFORD staff and carers who are dedicated to providing excellence in disability services.
INCOME 2011
Disability Enterprises 34.5% Government Funding 47.2% Fundraising 5.1% Property Investments 8.9% Interest & Other 4.3% 0%
David McVicar Executive Manager, Corporate Services
100%
REVENUE GROWTH
Government Funding Commercial Income
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DIRECTORS REPORT
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the 12 months ending 30 June 2012
For the Year Ending 30 June, 2012 Principal activities Your Directors present their Report and Audited Financial Report of the company for the year ended 30 June 2012. The principal activities of the company in the financial period under review were the operation of Suppor ted Employment Services, Residential Services, Day Program Services and Fundraising Activities. No significant changes in the company’s state of affairs occurred during the financial year. Directors The names of the Directors of the Australian Foundation for Disability in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: Neville K Barnier, CFP, Dip FP (Vice President) Frank H Blackwell Malcolm J Borland, AM, MB, BS (Syd), (President) Ross B Fowler, OAM, B Comm, FCA Mario Bellantonio, OAM, LLB (Syd) (Resigned 15 August 2012) Gregory E Allchin, LREA, Dip Bus (Resigned 30 Jun 2012)
The company held eleven (11) Board Meetings in the period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Attendances were as follows: G E Allchin
8
N K Barnier
8
M Bellantonio
8
F H Blackwell
10
M J D Borland
11
R B Fowler
11
C J Haynes
10
J H Reed
7
A Travers
10
Company Secretary The following person held the position of entity secretary at the end of the financial year. Mr. Timothy George Walton (B Com, Grad Dip Educ/Spec Educ, FAIM). He has worked for the Australian Foundation for Disability for the past 13 years, performing the Chief Executive Officer role. Timothy George Walton was appointed as Company Secretary on 1 September 1999.
Results of Operations The accounting deficit of the company for the 12 months ended 30 June 2012 was $713,117. This includes a net reduction in the value of property and foreign currency of $2,062,122. The Operating result before these unrealised movements is a surplus of $1,349,005 (2011: $1,495,282 surplus). Refer to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer’s Reports for the review of the operations. No Director has, since the end of the previous financial year, received or become entitled to any benefits from a contract between the company and himself, his firm or a company in which he has a substantial financial interest. Signed at Minchinbury this the 19th day of September 2012 on behalf of the Honorary Board of Directors and in accordance with its resolution.
Revenue
36,878,093
34,059,247
Less Cost of Sales
11,985,643
12,130,244
Gross profit
24,892,450
21,929,003
164,651
120,077
25,057,101
22,049,080
9,502,138
8,200,085
Fundraising Expense
446,193
549,980
Communications & IT Expense
783,835
673,215
Occupancy Expense
838,699
558,700
Marketing Expense
542,624
424,822
Administration Expense
8,235,672
6,828,071
Finance Expense
2,071,264
2,124,367
Depreciation Expense
1,306,269
1,221,767
(18,668)
(25,736)
70
(1,473)
23,708,096
20,553,798
1,349,005
1,495,282
(2,090,683)
(877,046)
28,561
(78,756)
(713,117)
539,480
Add Other Revenue Total Expenses Client/Program Support Expense
Loss/(Gain) on Disposal of listed shares Total Expenses M J D Borland AM, MB, BS (Syd)
Operating Surplus for the year Changes in Fair Value of Assets Write down in the value of properties
John H Reed, FCPA
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
2011 $
Loss/(Gain) on Disposal of Assets
Clifford James Haynes, B Comm, FCPA, FLGMA Alan Travers, PSM, FLGMA
2012 $
N K Barnier CFP, Dip FP
Gain/(Loss) from change in value of other assets Accounting result for the year
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INCOME STATEMENT - FUNDRAISING
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
For the year ending 30 June 2012
As at 30 June 2012
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Trade and Other Receivables Other Financial Assets Inventories Total Current Assets
Information and declaration to be furnished under the "Charitable Fundraising Act 1991". Details of aggregate gross income and expenses of Fundraising Appeals.
2012 $
2011 $
6,857,411 3,759,453 1,222,630
3,896,706 3,011,819 127 961,639
11,839,494
7,870,291
2012 $
2011 $
1,192,360 (374,675)
1,197,340 (448,710)
817,685
748,630
69%
63%
DONATIONS Income Legacies
335,273 27,993
263,159 68,268
Total Donation Income
363,266
331,427
(181)
(2,722)
363,085
328,705
100%
99%
41,079 (26,782)
32,121 (29,929)
14,297
2,192
35%
7%
1,195,067
1,079,527
75%
69%
LOTTERIES Income Direct Costs Contribution from Lotteries Percentage of Contribution to Income
NON CURRENT ASSETS Other Non-current Assets Property, Plant & Equipment Investment Property Intangible Assets
593,568 23,785,545 27,787,457 130,000
542,679 23,202,676 29,998,864 130,000
Direct Costs
Total Non Current Assets
52,296,570
53,874,219
Contribution from Donations
TOTAL ASSETS
64,136,064
61,744,510
CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables Other Financial Liabilities Short Term Provisions
5,864,324 400,024 1,442,136
2,560,771 4,272,821 1,267,126
Total Current Liabilities
7,706,484
8,100,718
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Financial Liabilities Provisions
27,906,250 869,763
24,481,250 795,858
Total Non Current Liabilities
28,776,013
25,277,108
TOTAL LIABILITIES
36,482,497
33,377,826
NET ASSETS
27,653,567
28,366,684
EQUITY Reserves Retained Surpluses
6,540,394 21,113,173
6,237,322 22,129,362
TOTAL EQUITY
27,653,567
28,366,684
A full set of financial statements is available on request Please email: info@afford.com.au or call 1300 233 673 for your copy
Percentage of Contribution to Income SPECIAL EVENTS Income Direct Costs Contribution from Special Events Percentage of Contribution to Income Total Contribution from Fundraising Percentage of Contribution to Income
Surplus from Fundraising was applied to the purposes for which funds were raised. The funds were applied to the provision of services as per the grant requirements. These include capital items for use by Disability Enterprises, Day Program clients and Accommodation residents, Art Therapy classes, and other services.
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CONTACT DETAILS Australian Foundation for Disability 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury NSW 2770 02 8805 3700 ABN: 99 000 112 729 50 Jedda Road, Prestons NSW 2170 02 8784 2900 Australian Disability Enterprise Locations Ingleburn, Marrickville, Minchinbury, Minto, Prestons, Fairfield. Community Participation Programs Ashfield, Campbelltown, Canley Vale, Chipping Norton, Condell Park, Green Valley, Guildford, Jamisontown, Kings Park, Lakemba, Mt Druitt, Windsor. Transition to Work Programs Blacktown, Liverpool, Marrickville, Ingleburn, Penrith, Fair field. Disability Employment Service Blacktown, Campbelltown, Liverpool. Respite St. Marys. Accommodation Llandilo, Cranebrook. For more information on all services offered by the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Call 1300 233 673 or visit www.afford.com.au