Annual Report
2014
The Australian Foundation for Disability Annual Report 2014
Highlights 2013/2014 The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) continues to grow services and locations, and this year we will provide services to over 2000 people with disability in Greater Western Sydney. This year we implemented the final year of the current Strategic Plan which is focused on growing AFFORD services, creating sustainability and strengthening organisational capacity. Some of the highlights of the 2013/2014 financial year include; Growing Services Strategically • The purchase of six (6) blocks of land at Thornton Estate and Warwick Street on the edge of the Penrith CBD was completed and the building project was officially launched by Minister for Disability Services Hon. John Ajaka MP on 19 May, 2014. The Cherrywood residents should be in their new homes in late 2015.
Create Sustainability • The AFFORD Document Scanning business continues to grow and has secured some excellent government contracts. This AFFORD business unit also as works as part of a consortium of eleven (11) Australia Disability Enterprises in NSW called Whyscan, which allows the group to secure very large contracts. • The Australian Disability Enterprises have grown through the acquisition of new customers and increased opportunities from existing customers. • A Pick and Pack service is now operating at the AFFORD Ingleburn site, providing services to several large organisations. Strengthen Capacity
• New Transition to Work site was opened at Riverstone.
• The AFFORD Board and Executive Team have commenced a detailed strategic review of business operations in readiness for the introduction of the NDIS in 2018.
• The AFFORD Transition to Retirement Program continues to grow with over 62 participants, 45 of whom are volunteering in local community groups in preparation for a successful retirement.
• AFFORD has launched its Leadership Development Program. All AFFORD Managers and Supervisors are attending this comprehensive program, which will strengthen AFFORD leadership.
• AFFORD Employment are currently providing active support to over 625 people with disability in their search for positions in open employment.
• AFFORD launched a staff orientation program which provides all staff with an overview of the organisation as well as skills for leading edge service delivery.
• New Day Program sites were sourced at Lurnea and Blacktown.
• The NDIS launched a trial site in the Hunter Region on 1 July, 2013 and has so far made packages available to over 2,200 people.
• This year AFFORD has complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act and this information has been shared with all staff. • This year 83 AFFORD staff members have graduated from South Western Institute TAFE at Granville with a Certificate IV in Disability. This is part of an ongoing partnership between SWSi and AFFORD which has also seen the development of the first TAFE program for Supported Employees. • AFFORD continues to comply with the Disability Service Quality Assurance Standards and maintains a rigorous program of monitoring and continuous improvement around all quality standards.
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Vision, Mission and Values AFFORD Vision AFFORD is the partner of choice, supporting people with disability to shape their own lives.
AFFORD Mission To provide innovative and flexible high quality support to enhance lifestyle, learning and vocational opportunities for people with disability, their families and carers.
AFFORD Values Integrity “Do what is right”
Our business and personal principles reflect the highest standards of ethics and honesty. We are personally accountable for our actions.
Respect “Value every person” We treat our customers and each other with the highest degree of dignity, equality and respect, recognising the important contribution that diversity makes to the quality of our workplace.
Empathy “Care for each other” We show understanding for one another through our decisions, actions and words, and commit to appreciating the efforts of all.
Cooperation “Working together” We encourage communication, working together with enthusiasm and appreciation; sharing information and supporting one another to create a positive environment for all.
Excellence “Do your very best”
We take pride in everything we do and strive to do our best, taking personal responsibility for quality, innovation and excellence.
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Australian Foundation for Disability - History 1951
The Poliomyelitis epidemic of the 1940’s and 50’s infected over 40,000 people in Australia. The Poliomyelitis Society (NSW) was dedicated to providing support to people suffering from polio and to support research into the disease.
1953
Cherrywood Hospital established in Turramurra for Polio rehabilitation, physical care and occupational support.
1960
The Society’s first Work Centre opens supported by Bankstown Lions Club – The Bankstown Centre in Gow Street.
1961
Art Unions were introduced as a fundraising activity but are later replaced by the Cherrywood Lotteries.
1967 Salk vaccine eradicates Polio in Australia. Society renamed The Foundation for Disabled. The Foundation now services people with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities. 1968 Cherrywood Village and Hostel, Llandilo, opened by Sir Roden Cutler, Governor of NSW. 1970
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.
1985 Penrith factory opened to create employment opportunities. 1987 Surry Hills and Minto Work Centres acquired from NSW Society for Crippled Children. 1988 The organisation was renamed the Australian Foundation for Disabled. 1990
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.
1995 Post School Options established at Birrong, Lakemba and Georges Hall. 1996 Ashfield Employment Service; Oak Industries, Blacktown; and Dandurwanna Employment Services acquired from NSW Government. 1997 Training Centre established at Canley Vale. Ingleburn Business Enterprises opened. 1999 Minchinbury Head Office and Business Enterprises opened. 2000 Canley Vale Day Program established. 2001
Organisation renamed the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD). Sensory Environment opened at Canley Vale.
2002
Community Housing Program extended in Cranebrook. Agreement reached for Open Employment Program with Department of Family and Community Services.
2003
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.
2004
The Liverpool Business Enterprise extended. Condell Park Day Program site purchased. Official opening of the Kings Park Day Program.
2005
Transition to Work Program adopted by Australian Foundation for Disability. Introduction of Australian Foundation for Disability Link to provide support for school students in their transition to an adult working life.
2007
The Australian Foundation for Disability Packaging site at Prestons is opened. Day Program sites were purchased or renovated at Green Valley, Campbelltown and Windsor.
2008
A property was purchased at Jamisontown for a Day Program and at St Marys to be used as a Respite house. A dedicated Carers Support Program was established.
2009
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 Marys Respite House were officially opened.
2010
Transition to Retirement Program project developed. Employment offices opened in Blacktown and Campbelltown.
2011
Services provided to over 1500 clients daily. New Day Program site opened at Guildford.
2012
AFFORD celebrates 60 years of service to people with disability. Transition to Work sites opened at Liverpool, Fairfield, Penrith.
2013
Opened new AFFORD Employment offices in Bankstown and Fairfield, and 500 DES clients gained. AFFORD provides services to over 2000 people with disability in Sydney every day.
2014 New Day Programs opened at Blacktown and Lurnea. New TTW site opened at Riverstone.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) supported the grassroots “Every Australian Counts” campaign from the beginning. Working closely with National Disability Services (NDS) AFFORD provided both financial and active support to convince the Commonwealth Government that the introduction of a well funded national disability scheme was critical to ensuring an equal quality of life for all Australians. The National Disability Insurance (NDIS) Bill passed through the Federal Parliament on 21 March 2013 with unanimous support. Trial sites commenced across Australia in July 2013, with a full rollout of the scheme planned for 2018-2019. The government implemented an increase in the Medicare Levy of 0.5% to ensure that adequate funding was available to the NDIS. The trial site for NSW commenced in the Hunter Region in July 2013. At the end of June 2014, 2,268 people in the region were accessing the NDIS, with the average annualised package cost at the end of June 2014 being $38,200. People with an intellectual disability represent 30% of the plans approved. 1 AFFORD has commenced an extensive strategic planning process to make sure that the organisation is well positioned 1
to offer our customers an effective partnership providing high levels of choice and control. The introduction of the NDIS will mean that all disability service providers need to make significant changes in the management of their finances, staff and infrastructure. Over the next 24 months AFFORD will implement the following measures as part of an ongoing NDIS readiness strategy for the organisation: • Develop a comprehensive overview of the impact of the NDIS on all AFFORD services. • Review and implement new IT systems which provide effective reporting and control for all customers. • Build brand awareness of AFFORD as the partner of choice for people with disability. • Implement a comprehensive customer satisfaction and feedback framework across all AFFORD services.
National Disability Insurance Agency, Report on the Sustainability of the scheme,1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014, August 2014.
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President’s Report I am pleased to present the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Annual Report for the 2013/2014 Financial Year and to let you know that AFFORD has had another productive year. As we enter our 63rd year of providing services to people with disability, we continue to grow our services and our number of customers, providing support to over 2000 people with disability every day. This year AFFORD recorded a surplus of $131,854. Our property portfolio increased in value which provides a very solid financial base for the future operations. The changing environment of the disability sector with the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will mean that all disability service providers will experience significant changes in business operations and after 60 years of sound investment strategies AFFORD is very well positioned to successfully manage this business transition. All members of the AFFORD Board participated in a strategic planning workshop earlier in the year, coming to understand the complexities
of the NDIS and beginning the process of ensuring that AFFORD has all the correct strategies in place to maximise the opportunities offered to our customers by this new system which offers more choice and control to people with disability. The Strategic Planning Workshop also provided an opportunity for the Board and the Executive Team to work together to review the Vision, Mission and Values of AFFORD, ensuring that they more accurately reflect the new environment of support to people with disability and I am proud to share them with you for the first time in this report. This year AFFORD began the business process of the devolution of our residential facility at Llandilo, Cherrywood Village. Land was purchased at the Thornton Estate and Warwick Street on the edge of the Penrith CBD and as I write this report construction is commencing on six (6) group homes which when completed, will see the residents of Cherrywood begin a new chapter in their lives. I would like to thank the
Executive Director’s Report NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) and the Minister for Disability Services, the Hon. John Ajaka MP for their ongoing support and assistance in the devolution of Cherrywood Village. Our CEO Tim Walton continues on leave due to personal health reasons, and in April this year, Board Member Cliff Haynes was appointed to the role of Executive Director of AFFORD. Cliff will use his significant experience in the public sector to lead the organisation through the planning process which will see AFFORD emerge as an organisation ready to meet the challenges and opportunities provided by the NDIS. I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their ongoing dedication to AFFORD and congratulate the management and staff of AFFORD on another good year. We will continue to work together to ensure that AFFORD grows its partnership with people with disability and continues to dedicate itself to providing service excellence for all.
Dr. Malcolm Borland AM, MB, BS (Sydney) President
The 2013-2014 Financial year has been a good one for the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) and the people we support. We have grown our number of sites to 32 across Greater Western Sydney and we now provide support to over 2000 people with disability every day. New Day Program properties have been sourced at Blacktown and Lurnea and a new Transition to Work site has opened at Riverstone. Our Australian Disability Enterprises have increased their turnover and our new document scanning business has secured some excellent government contracts and continues to grow. AFFORD Employment, our Disability Employment Service continues to expand and now provides support to over 600 people with disability who are actively seeking mainstream employment and in May this year, the site preparation commenced for the building of five (5) group homes at Thornton Estate and 1 group home in Warwick Street, on the edge of the Penrith CBD. The residents of Cherrywood Village have been preparing for the devolution of the supported accommodation facility for many years and all the residents enthusiastically participated in helping to turn the first sod of soil at the site, a first step on the road to a bright new future. The year has not been without challenges with losses experienced at our EcycleIT business at Campbelltown. Funding assistance has been received from the NSW Government through the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The Board is currently considering the future of this business. We are also monitoring the current challenge to the Supported Wage System for employees with disability and we are looking at strategies which will allow AFFORD to provide ongoing employment opportunities to over 450 people with disability. AFFORD achieved some significant milestones this year with our number of customers growing to over 2000 for the first time and significantly,
our President, Dr Malcolm Borland celebrated 40 years on the board of AFFORD, a milestone not only for AFFORD but for the not-for-profit sector as a whole. We are all very grateful for his sound advice and dedicated service over this long period. The Executive Team and all the staff are actively participating in a comprehensive strategic planning and business review process to ensure that AFFORD is ready to respond to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and to make sure that the people we support are provided with business systems and supports that maximise the opportunities for choice and control by people with disability. We remain dedicated to building strong partnerships with our customers which allow them to shape their own lives. There will be challenges in achieving organisational change, but with the continued support of management and staff, AFFORD will actively embrace the opportunities and build a vibrant, flexible and quality focused organisation fit for a strong future in disability support. On behalf of everyone at AFFORD, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable support of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) its parent agency the Department of Family and Community Services and in particular the support of the Minister for Disability Services, the Hon. John Ajaka MP.
Thanks also to the Commonwealth Department of Employment, the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS), the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, and the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The wonderful achievements of our customers would not be possible without our sponsors, supporters, donors and raffle ticket purchasers who provide the very important funding necessary for AFFORD to provide service excellence. I would also like to thank our Board, Executive Team and all the staff at AFFORD. Their ongoing dedication to working with our customers with integrity, empathy, cooperation and respect will see AFFORD continue to grow and to provide quality learning, lifestyle and vocational opportunities to people with disability, their families and carers well into the future.
Cliff Haynes BComm UNSW, FCPA, FLGMA Executive Director
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Board of Directors
Executive Team AFFORD Executive Team Back Row L to R Philip Anderson - Chief Operating Officer. Cliff Haynes - Executive Director and Board Member. Wally Phillips - Executive Manager, Corporate Services. Front Row L to R -
Neville Barnier Dip FP, MAICD
Mario Bellantonio OAM LLB (Syd)
Mr. Barnier was appointed on 19 December 1983. He has over 30 years experience in Financial Planning and the Superannuation industry. He is now retired. Mr. Barnier is President and Chair of the Board of Penrith RSL Club Ltd.
Mr. Bellantonio OAM was appointed on 15 September 1986. He is a consultant 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.
Resigned 15 August, 2012. Re-elected 20 November, 2013.
Angie Hatchman - Executive Manager, Client Services. Theresa Smith - Executive Manager, Human Resources.
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.
Tim Walton - BCom, DipEd/SpecEd, SAIM Chief Executive Officer Tim has been on leave for personal health reasons since October 2012.
Cr. Ross Fowler OAM, BCom, FCA
Cliff Haynes BCom UNSW, FCPA, FLGMA
John Reed FCPA
Alan Travers PSM, FLGMA
Philip Anderson BBS, CA
Cliff Haynes - BCom UNSW, FCPA, FLGMA
Wally Phillips BCom (Hons), CA
Mr. Fowler OAM was appointed on 18 February 2004. He is the principal of a Penrith based firm of Chartered Accountants. He is the Mayor of Penrith City Council. Other directorships include Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd, Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd, Penrith Business Alliance Ltd, Ripples at St Marys and Chairman of Westpool.
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. Appointed Executive Director of AFFORD 16 April, 2014.
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.
Philip Anderson is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in the disability sector in Corporate Services and Operations roles for 11 years. Prior to this Philip was a finance professional for American Multinational Information Technology companies like Apple Computer Inc and Silicon.
Cliff was appointed to the position of Executive Director of AFFORD in April 2014. He had been an AFFORD board member for over 3 years, and Cliff has extensive experience at a senior level in both local and state government. His experience will help guide AFFORD through the journey towards the NDIS.
Wally Phillips is a Chartered Accountant, and an accomplished senior finance professional with over twenty years’ experience across a range of industries. Having commenced his career at Deloitte, his most recent position prior to AFFORD was with Sabre, a global technology provider to the travel industry. With experience in scaling business for growth, driving operational changes and strong team leadership, he is well placed to drive AFFORD’s transition to the NDIS operating environment.
Theresa Smith Angie Hatchman RN, ADipW, BA Ed/Hab B Bus(HRM), Grad Cert Prof & AppEthics, MEthics Angie has qualifications in & LegStud (CSturt); Welfare, Nursing, Education CAHRI and Habilitation and has worked in the disability sector for 35 years. She has an extensive background in the human and community services sector which include direct care to senior management roles in Local, State and Non-Government organisations. She is an authentic leader who is committed to a person centred leadership approach. As Executive Manager, Client Services she has the responsibility for Accommodation, Respite and Day Options supports.
Theresa Smith joined AFFORD in August 2011 as Executive Manager, Human Resources, and has worked in the Disability Sector for 12 years. Prior to that, she worked in a variety of senior Human Resource Management roles in Alcatel Australia Ltd, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, Wella Australia and SC Johnson. Theresa holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources, a Graduate Certificate in Professional and Applied Ethics and a Masters in Ethics and Legal studies.
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Our Heart & Soul “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
A big thank you to all our generous sponsors who helped with our major Fundraising events. Sponsors and Supporters 3M Mr Allan Sturgess AMF Bowling ANZ Staff Foundation A-One Badge & Cap Co Ashfield RSL Club ATA Fleet Management Australian National Car Parks Auto Group Bakers Blackwoods Bankstown City Council Bankstown Trotting & Recreational Club Ms Betty Rose Benjamin Blacktown Workers Club Ms Mary Blums Burwood Press Cabra Vale Diggers Club Canada Bay Club Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Canterbury City Council Capital Finance Captain Cook Cruises Carers NSW Cevol Industries Challenge Property Clarious Pty Ltd Clintons Toyota Campbelltown Mr Clive Stanley Downes Coca Cola Amatil Commonwealth Bank of Australia Creepy Crawlies Pest Control Cricket NSW Cronulla Sharks Mr David Parker Mr Don Goodship Elgas Everyday Hero Fairfield RSL Field Force Ms Sheila Finlayson Football NSW Frances Aspinall Frontline Systems Australia Ms Gai Waterhouse Gemelle Restaurant Green Design Plant Hire Hansell’s Heartland Holden Hornsby Mazda Mr Arthur Frederick Hughes John Edmondson VC Memorial Club KJ Wood Products
KP Caps Leo Lions Fairfield Region Liddell Solutions Lioness Club Of Camden Liverpool City Council LJ Hooker Commercial Campbelltown Manassen Foods Australia Manly Sea Eagles Mr Mark Acquilina Marrickville City Council Mr Martin Crumpton Master Catering Services Max Employment McDonalds Penrith Men of League Minchinbury Fruit Market Motivate You Personal Fitness Mounties Group Mrs K Stubbs Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy NRL NRMA Insurance Australia NSW Fire Brigade NSW Government Community Building Partnerships NSW Police Pacchini & Sons Pacific Web Technologies Parramatta Eels Pelikan Artline Penrith City Council Penrith Panthers Penrith Rotary Club Penrith RSL Club Planet Entertainment Ms Deborah Poulton PRATT Foundation Raine & Horne Penrith Mr Ray Thomas Rotary Liverpool Royal Agricultural Society S & G Products Windsor Schweppes Australia Ms Pearl Schipilliti Ms Vikki Shorter St George Dragons St John’s Park Bowling Club Mr Steven Andrews Sydney Aquatic Centre Sydney Harbour Trust Telstra
Telstra Crystal Cottage Communications Mr Terry O’Brien Mr Terry Watson The Hannam Group The RA Gale Foundation Thomas Hassall Anglican College Ticketek Tixana Top Gear Australia Twin Creeks Golf Resort Unicorn Building Supplier Unilever Australasia UnWined Bar Village Roadshow Theme Parks Warren Saunders Insurance Brokers Waste Initiatives West Ashfield Leagues Club Western Suburbs Football Club Western Suburbs Leagues Club Wheelies Woolworths
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Supported Employment “I really like the work, the staff are good and it is so easy to see all the planes.” – Tony Antonio, or Tony as he prefers to be called, has been working at the AFFORD Marrickville factory for six (6) years and has a mild intellectual disability. Tony really enjoys working at Marrickville, not only because he likes packing yeast for Cerebos and helping to load the state of the art machinery, but because the Marrickville factory is directly under the flight path for Sydney Airport and Tony is passionate about planes. So passionate in fact that he watches as many of them as he can. “I can tell the make, model and company of every plane I see flying over and I know which runway it has used for take-off and landing.” says Tony. Tony works well with the other 85 people employed in the Marrickville factory and he is the chair of the Workplace Health and Safety committee for the employees. He always works in a position where he can see the planes and if he is working in part of the factory away from the windows, the staff ensures that the large roller door is open so that he still has a view of the sky.
Recently Marrickville City Council provided a grant for a mural to be painted to brighten the factory and as a special tribute to Tony all the supported employees who helped design and paint the mural insisted that it contain a plane to remind them of Tony. AFFORD Supported Employment provides jobs for over 450 people with disability in Greater Western Sydney. AFFORD offers full training prior to placement and ongoing support and training for all employees. There are a wide range of jobs available from packaging, relabelling, pallet manufacture and document scanning. 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, Campbelltown and Prestons. All AFFORD sites provide a happy, safe and inclusive work environment.
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Transition to Work “I had tried TAFE and work before, but now AFFORD has helped me so much. I don’t get nervous any more.” - Shannen Shannen joined the AFFORD Transition to Work Program at Marrickville in January 2014 and she has thrown herself into all the activities available and taken every opportunity made available to her. As part of the AFFORD Transition to Work Program she has visited the Reserve Bank Museum of Currency, ABC TV and Radio Station Nova FM 96.9. Shannen has participated in the RYDA Safe Passenger program and is well on her way to completing the Certificate 1 in Work Skills. “Before I joined AFFORD I was always a bit nervous to join groups and try new things, but the AFFORD trainers make me feel so comfortable it’s easy to try new things now.” This year Shannen commenced a Certificate 2 in Construction at TAFE specialising in cabinet making and carpentry. She is working toward gaining an apprenticeship with an organisation in the housing industry to become a qualified cabinet maker. “If I do well in the course at TAFE there is a good chance that I will be able to get a two (2) year apprenticeship. I’m working really hard.” Shannen has made quite a few new friends in the Transition to Work program and is attending TAFE with two (2) other young men from the Marrickville program. She now has a very clear view of her exciting future.
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 they 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 and works towards achieving their own goals.
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Open Employment Services “We explored a lot of different opportunities together for my new career. AFFORD staff were always really friendly and helpful.” - Sandrew Sandrew became a customer of AFFORD Employment when after a very successful career as an electrical draughtsperson, chronic neck problems made it impossible for her to continue in her chosen profession. She was walking past the AFFORD Employment office in Campbelltown one day and went in to register on the off chance that they could help her find her second career. “From the very beginning they were really friendly and helpful. My Employment Consultant, Janine, couldn’t do enough to help me. Looking for work when you have a medical condition is very hard and my fortnightly appointment with AFFORD really cheered me up and made me feel more confident about the future.” After trialing a few different jobs, an opportunity arose for Sandrew to take up a traineeship at the iFamily Medical Centre at Campbelltown. “I had never even thought about a traineeship, but Janine suggested I send in a resume and I was offered the chance to work and study towards a new career.
I now work 20 hours a week and I’m studying for a Certificate 3 in Business Administration – Medical. I never would have thought this was possible. I love my job and it suits me so well.” Disability, injury or even learning difficulties can make it very hard to get and keep a job. 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 person providing personal support, encouragement and advice. It is clear from Sandrew’s experience that AFFORD Employment Consultants genuinely care about the success of their customers. AFFORD Employment is a Disability Employment Service and has offices at five (5) locations across Sydney.
AFFORD Employment works with customers, employers and other employment organisations to achieve long term career success and job satisfaction for every candidate.
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Community Participation “I have lots of friends at AFFORD, I like the people and I really like going sailing - they even let me steer the boat.” - Trent Trent is a happy and charming young man of 25 who has been attending the AFFORD Windsor Day Program for over 6 years. Trent has Down Syndrome but nothing can stop him from living life to the fullest, making his own decisions and having fun. He really enjoys working in the garden with his friend Peter, growing flowers and pulling out the weeds. Just recently Trent completed work experience at Best & Less. “They let me stack the shelves and get rid of the boxes, I loved taking the boxes out to the compactor. It was really great fun to work in the shop.” Trent attends the Windsor Day Program four (4) days a week. Since joining the program he has really grown into a young man and as one of the more senior people attending the Day Program he is a group leader, encouraging other young adults to join in games, music and activities. He is always willing to help with tasks around the site and help others in cooking, cleaning and computer activities. Trent, like all the young adults attending AFFORD Day Programs has his own personal plan developed in conjunction with his family and primary carers, and his dream for next year is to attend the auditions for the TV show X-Factor.
All the AFFORD staff at Windsor and his family will work together to do everything to help Trent make this dream come true. Community Participation Programs run by AFFORD, give people living with moderate to severe disability the opportunity to learn valuable life skills, participate in their community and in partnership with AFFORD staff and their families, achieve their dreams. Each personal plan, like Trent’s, focuses on what the individual can do, what they want to achieve and their hopes and dreams. Day Programs are staffed by professionally trained and caring people that provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment. All AFFORD customers are treated with dignity and respect, and in partnership with AFFORD staff, are encouraged to be the best they can be, having fun and living their dreams.
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Accommodation and Respite “I really like living in the community and I like the people I live with and the staff.” - Sandra Sandra lives in a shared house in the community of Cranebrook, she has been with AFFORD for 27 years and originally lived at Cherrywood Village before taking the opportunity to move to a house where she now lives with 3 other ladies with disability. Sandra still works in the kitchen at Cherrywood preparing meals for the residents. She also helps with the cooking when she gets home, “I love cooking scones and my favourite dinner is a roast.” The community house where Sandra lives has carers who provide support with cleaning and cooking, but the residents are all responsible for keeping the house neat and tidy and helping to prepare meals. Most weekends all the residents are out and about enjoying the local area, shopping, going to the movies and carers will support the residents to access the wider community, such as going to lunch at places like Manly. Sandra says she has a good life, “I used to play netball every Saturday in a local competition, and this year I have saved enough money to go on a cruise to New Zealand with six of my friends and two carers. We all saved enough money to pay for all the costs.”
AFFORD 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. In late 2015 the Cherrywood residents will move to new community houses in the Thornton Estate just outside the Penrith CBD. Just like Sandra, each resident receives individual help to live a full and rewarding life whilst achieving their dreams. 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 “Nothing is too much trouble for the AFFORD staff. They are really pro-active and inclusive.” - Kirsty Kirsty is a bright, happy young mother who single handedly looks after her beautiful 23 year old daughter who has Rett Syndrome. Kirsty’s daughter Kayla has been attending the AFFORD Jamisontown Day Program for 5 years, virtually from the day the centre opened. Kirsty really enjoys the support that she receives from AFFORD staff at Jamisontown, “Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are flexible and this really helps with life situations. All the carers get together for BBQs and outings where we have an opportunity to network and share information which really helps to overcome the isolation that you can sometimes feel as the primary carer of a child with disability.” The AFFORD Jamisontown site is a lively, happy and productive place. Kirsty says that Kayla loves her time at the Day Program. “My greatest challenge is beating Kayla to the door every day. Since she has been attending AFFORD Kayla is more social, more active and is happy to participate in group activities.
She will now try new things and I always know that she is safe and happy.” Kirsty enjoys the social activities with other carers and acknowledges that carers sometimes need to be looked after as well. “We go to shows in the city and have social functions while the staff look after Kayla. I know she is in good hands and sometimes it’s nice not to be the carer and just enjoy some down time. AFFORD is a vital and essential extension of our family, not only because of the support they provide Kayla but also for the support they provide to me as a carer”. Like many carers, Kirsty spends very little time thinking about herself. With two other children and ageing parents to take care of, her life is very busy.
The level of support that carers provide to their children with disability often doesn’t allow them to get out and socialise with other people. At AFFORD we recognise the vital role that carers play in the happiness and success of their loved ones and we provide opportunities for them to socialise with other carers and share their challenges, experiences and triumphs with each other. AFFORD encourages carers to socialise, share information and enjoy the company of people with similar life experiences and AFFORD staff also offer support, guidance and care to all the families and carers who partner with us.
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Transition to Retirement “I go to people’s homes and tidy the garden, pull the weeds and put out the mulch, some of the older ladies make a great morning tea. I love the jobs.” - Dennis Every hard working person deserves to have a good retirement, but for many supported employees with disability the prospect of retiring means leaving their friends and their social networks behind and facing a life of isolation. In 2010, AFFORD introduced an industry first program called Transition to Retirement. The program focuses on supported employees, and actively helps them to participate in local volunteer programs and join community groups providing activity and new friendships that will continue long after they retire from the paid workforce. Dennis is 63 years old and has worked as a supported employee at the AFFORD Marrickville factory for nine (9) years. Twelve months ago Dennis joined the Transition to Retirement Program and started working one (1) day per week at Canterbury City Community Centre – Garden Care. Dennis is the only person with a disability in the volunteer crew and he works with them to provide garden maintenance to older and disadvantaged members of the Canterbury community.
He really enjoys the work and has made friends with the rest of the crew, attending social functions with them and in May this year Dennis was presented with a Certificate for Volunteering in recognition of his work. Dennis is incredibly proud of this certificate and really enjoys working hard as part of the Garden Care crew. Dennis particularly enjoys the wonderful morning teas which are often provided by grateful home owners. Dennis chose gardening as his preferred retirement activity and the AFFORD Transition to Retirement staff found a volunteering opportunity in his local area and also worked with him to provide travel training so that he could get safely and independently to his new volunteering position. Dennis says that he would happily do more days with the Garden Care crew if he could and his favourite activity is shovelling and spreading the mulch to help create low maintenance gardens.
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 Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has delivered a surplus attributable to members of $131,854 for the year ended June 2014. Revenue has increased by 18.5% from last year, and strong growth has been experienced in most areas of the business. Strong investment in the core business of AFFORD has continued, with $3.3M spent on investing activities during the year across all areas of the business. The Board has also committed to investment in system upgrades in the 2014-15 year as the business continues to prepare for the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Significant progress has been made in the devolution of Cherrywood Village. The Department of Family & Community Services – Ageing Disability & Home Care (ADHC) has committed grant and capital funds to this project, and AFFORD will make a capital contribution of $2.9M in the 2014-15 year. Land has been purchased and planning and design is currently under way. It is estimated that the Penrith Group Homes will be ready for occupation in late 2015, with all residents looking forward to moving into their new homes at the same time.
The investment property portfolio continued to deliver a strong contribution. The completed revitalisation of the AFFORD retail shopping centre and the continued improvement in tenancy profiles, together with a general market stabilisation, has resulted in an increase in fair value of $1.7M across the investment property portfolio. This is a pleasing result after several post-GFC years of negative capital impacts. The owner-occupied properties also reflected a positive growth in fair value, with $2.3M transferred to an asset revaluation reserve. The EcycleIT operating environment has proven to be very challenging, with severe industry and regulatory constraints. As a result, significant losses have been incurred during the year and the Board is considering various options for this business going forward. AFFORD has continued to expand in the Disability Employment Services (DES) area with two new offices opened in Bankstown and Fairfield. This business has delivered significant contributions to revenue and operating results. The Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) also achieved a record sales year and provided employment for over 450 employees with disability.
FINANCIAL GRAPHS The continued commitment to providing quality Community Participation Programs has resulted in an increased number of clients and an investment in two new programs in Lurnea and Blacktown. Planning for operation under the individualised funding environment of the NDIS is well under way. Fundraising income from donations, raffles and grants has grown marginally to $1.4M, as the impact of weaker economic sentiment continues. The team continues to pursue new opportunities for fundraising income.
Income 2014
Income 2013
Government Funding Client Support Rental Income Fundraising Other
Expenses 2014
Expenses 2013 Cost of Sales Client Support
The net assets of AFFORD grew by 9% to $30.8M. The strong financial position has AFFORD well placed to face the challenges of a changing environment as we continue to grow quality services for the benefit of our customers.
Fundraising & Marketing Other Operating Costs Administration Finance Costs Depreciation
$’000 Revenue Growth 50,000
Wally Phillips Executive Manager, Corporate Services.
40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2010
2011
2012
2013
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Corporate Governance The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) 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. Additionally, the Australian Foundation for Disability is accountable to the Federal Department of Employment, the Department of Social Services, the New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services, the Australian Tax Office and the New South Wales Office of Liquor, 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 (NSW). 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 Constitution of the Australian Foundation for Disability. 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.
To further support 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’ REPORT For the Year Ending 30 June 2014 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.
Your directors present their report and audited financial statements of the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2014. Directors The names of the Directors of the company in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:
Company Secretary Mr. Clifford James Haynes was appointed as Company Secretary on 31 May 2014. He was also appointed as Executive Director on 16 April 2014 and has been a director since November 2010. Mr. Timothy George Walton was appointed as company secretary on 1 September 1999.
Neville K Barnier, CFP, Dip FP (Vice President)
Principal Activities
Frank H Blackwell Malcolm J D Borland, AM, MB, BS (Syd), (President) Ross B Fowler, OAM, B Comm, FCA Clifford J Haynes, B Comm, FCPA, FLGMA (Executive Director) John H Reed, FCPA Alan Travers, PSM, FLGMA Mario Bellantonio, OAM, LLB (Syd) (Appointed 20 Nov 2013)
Auditor’s Independence Declaration A copy of the Auditor’s independence declaration as required under the ACNC Act 2012 is available in the Finance Report 2014. Signed at Minchinbury on 17 September 2014 on behalf of the Board of Directors and in accordance with its resolution. On behalf of the Directors
Operations and financial review
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. Directors Meetings The number of meetings of the company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) held during the year ended 30 June 2014, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: Attended
The principal activities of the company in the financial period under review were the operation of supported 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.
the various business units will provide the platform for sustained growth. The directors believe that the adopted strategies and initiatives have the company well placed to continue an improvement of results in 2015.
Held
M J D Borland
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11
N K Barnier
7
11
F H Blackwell
8
11
The Board is responsible for setting strategic direction for the organisation, approving and monitoring the achievements of objectives and goals.
Mario Bellantonio
5
5
C J Haynes
10
11
R B Fowler
8
11
Responsibility for the daily running of the organisation is delegated to the Executive Director who reports directly to the Board.
J H Reed
10
11
A Travers
10
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Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has delivered a surplus attributable to members of $131,854 for the year ended June 2014. Revenue has increased by 18.5% from last year, and strong growth has been experienced in most areas of the business.
M J D Borland AM, MB, BS (Syd)
Outlooks and likely developments The company is focusing on reviewing the structure of the business to meet the requirements of the NDIS operating environment. Investment in systems and related processes has commenced and the company continues to invest in training and development to attract and retain talented employees. These key strategies will maintain the competitiveness in the NDIS environment. Continued improvements in efficiencies and cost structures of
J H REED FCPA
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS & OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
For the year ending 30 June 2014
As at 30 June 2014
2014 2013 $ $
2014 2013 $ $
Revenue 45,737,106
38,595,419
ASSETS
Cost of Sales
11,736,976
CURRENT ASSETS
16,170,677
Gross profit 29,566,429 26,858,443 Other Revenue
115,221
107,593
Total 29,681,650 26,966,036 Expenses Client/Program support expense 14,207,970 12,333,335 Fundraising expense 385,951 431,280 Communications & IT expense 840,831 873,422 Occupancy expense 1,876,051 1,272,317 Marketing expense 538,227 614,800 Administrative expenses 3,982,519 3,825,467 Other operating expense 4,703,540 3,666,069 Finance expense 1,367,443 1,880,272 Depreciation 1,721,390 1,472,228 (Gain) on disposal of assets (7,272) (5,794) Total expenses
29,616,650
26,363,396
Operating surplus for the year
65,000
602,640
1,708,332 (931,046) (656,670) (53,762)
78,620
131,854
681,260
Gain from change in fair value of investment property Impairment loss on machinery Impairment loss on business development costs (Loss) Gain from foreign currency forward hedge Surplus for the year attributable to the members of Australian Foundation for Disability
Cash and cash equivalents 4,322,978 5,200,000 Trade and other receivables 2,936,170 3,310,868 Other assets - 53,595 Inventories 1,092,437 1,734,400 Total Current Assets
8,351,585
10,298,863
NON CURRENT ASSETS Other assets Property, plant & equipment Investment property Intangible assets
- 28,003,691 30,484,000 130,000
656,670 25,716,121 28,087,418 130,000
Total Non Current Assets
58,617,691
54,590,209
TOTAL ASSETS 66,969,276 64,889,071 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 4,752,885 5,975,963 Borrowings 585,718 375,000 Employee benefits 1,911,573 1,786,704 Total Current Liabilities
7,250,176
8,137,667
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 27,932,146 27,531,250 Employee benefits 972,082 885,326
Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to Profit or Loss Gain on the revaluation of land and buildings 2,348,191 -
Total Non Current Liabilities
28,904,228
28,416,576
TOTAL LIABILITIES
36,154,404
36,554,243
Other comprehensive income for the year
NET ASSETS
30,814,872
28,334,828
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of Australian Foundation for Disability
2,348,191
2,480,045
-
681,260
EQUITY Reserves 8,888,585 6,540,394 Retained surpluses 21,926,287 21,794,433 TOTAL EQUITY
Figures for 2013 are re-stated as per 2014 classifications for comparative purpose.
A full set of financial statements is available on request.
30,814,872
28,334,828
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INCOME STATEMENT - FUNDRAISING
CONTACT DETAILS
For the year ending 30 June 2014 Information and declaration to be furnished under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991. Details of aggregate gross income and expenses of Fundraising Appeals.
Australian Foundation for Disability
2014 2013 $ $
Contribution from Lotteries Percentage of Contribution to Income
Minchinbury NSW 2770 02 8805 3700
Lotteries Income Direct Costs
12 Marieanne Place,
1,056,017 1,108,550 (354,483) (342,385) 701,534
766,165
66%
69%
ABN: 99 000 112 729 50 Jedda Road, Prestons NSW 2170 02 8784 2900
Australian Disability Enterprise Locations
Donations Income Legacies
281,113 203,695 6,225 1,406
Ingleburn, Marrickville, Minchinbury, Minto, Prestons, Fairfield, Campbelltown.
Total Donations Income
287,338
205,101
Community Participation Programs
(924)
793
286,414
205,894
100%
100%
Direct Costs Contribution from Donations Percentage of Contribution to Income
Contribution from Special Events Percentage of Contribution to Income Total Contribution from Fundraising Percentage of Contribution to Income
Condell Park, Green Valley, Guildford, Jamisontown, Kings Park, Lakemba, Lurnea, Mt Druitt, Penrith, Windsor.
Transition to Work Programs
Special Events Income Direct Costs
Ashfield, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canley Vale, Chipping Norton,
59,094 45,872 (43,829) (35,365) 15,265
10,507
26%
23%
1,003,213
982,566
72%
72%
Blacktown, Liverpool, Marrickville, Ingleburn, Penrith, Fairfield, Riverstone, Campbelltown.
Disability Employment Service Blacktown, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield.
Respite St. Marys.
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 and therapy classes, and other services
Accommodation Llandilo, Cranebrook, Mt Pleasant.
For more information on all services offered by the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Call 1300 233 673 or visit www.afford.com.au
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