2012 Annual Report - AFM

AllianceFranรงaise de Melbourne We teach French

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890

Association of the Alliance Franรงaise of Victoria (Trading as Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne)

AllianceFranรงaise de Melbourne We teach French

A.C.N. 005 140 385 | A.B.N. 91 005 140 385 51 Grey Street ST KILDA VICTORIA 3182 AUSTRALIA (P.O. BOX 2042 ST KILDA WEST VICTORIA 3182 AUSTRALIA) t: +61 3 9525 3463 | f: +61 3 9525 5064 e: info@afmelbourne.com.au | w: www.afmelbourne.com.au

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIa

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890

Association of the Alliance Franรงaise of Victoria Trading as

Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne A.C.N. 005 140 385

2012 ANNUAL REPORT (Year ending 31 December 2012)

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT As you all know the Alliance Française de Melbourne, the oldest in Australia, is dedicated to the teaching and the promotion of French language and francophone culture. In Melbourne it enjoys a high reputation as a French language school and is the focal point as a French cultural centre. In both these areas, cultural and language teaching 2012 was full of achievements.

Firstly, on the language teaching side, the student enrolment continued to flourish in 2012, with 4372 enrolments and 2370 different students (compared to 4120 enrolments and 2283 different students in 2011). Income for language products rose to $1,452,919 against $1,357,488 in 2011.

The Alliance values its relationship with all its partners immensely. A new partnership was developed in 2012 with the Ministry of Education Victoria enabling the Alliance to train French teachers in Victoria. The Alliance’s links with the National Gallery of Victoria was strengthened with the creation of an audio guide for the very successful Napoleon Exhibition in 2012.

The Berthe Mouchette poetry Competition, named after one of the first presidents, and which has been running since 1894 in Melbourne attracted more than 13,000 students from about 100 Victorian secondary schools.

On the cultural side, in a city whose cultural offerings abound, cinema, music, visual arts, and performing arts are the mainstay of the Alliance’s cultural program.

The Alliance Française French Film Festival has now become the flagship French cultural event in Australia with 125,818 spectators nationally and 38, 681 in Melbourne. The festival still remains the most extensive French film festival outside of France with the largest attendance and this, as Australians, is something about which we should all be proud.

Melodious sounds continued to resound from Eildon during the year from classical concerts in the ballroom to jazz in the “kitchen”. The Fête de la Musique held in France and in now many parts of the world on was celebrated, thanks to the continuing financial support of the City of Port Phillip with performances at a number of different venues around the City of Port Phillip. The Alliance also hosted eight exhibitions all of very high calibre and a detailed list is found in the 2012 Cultural Activities.

The other annual regular events continued in 2012 such as the Bastille Day celebration in collaboration with Red Bennies, the Beaujolais Nouveau; and the Christmas Market/Open Day. In addition, our collaboration with RMIT University and ISFAR continues to grow with the intimate and stimulating colloquium “Melbourne Salon”.

I am indebted to all the directors of the Board for their guidance and expert contribution at board meetings which is crucial to the successful management of the affairs of the Alliance. A particular thanks to the members of the sub-committees (Finance/Governance and Building) and to the newly appointed director Kay Stevens for developing the Strategic and Operation Plans for the Alliance for the coming years.

Despite the many achievements, 2012 was not without its challenges. The Board continued to address the issues relating to the glazing link project, one of Jean Marie Violette’s wishes, in 2012.

Jean Marie was a former administrator of the Alliance, who passed away in 2008 and generously left his estate to the Alliance.

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I wish to also note the enormous effort by some board members searching for suitable premises in Boroondara and Yarra for the Alliance’s branch north of the river. This project will hopefully be achieved in 2013.

The main challenge, however, that the Alliance faced this year was the abolition of the French government’s funded Deputy Director position. Alice Gauny, who had occupied this post for only 2 years, bade us farewell in August. Whilst we were very sad to see Alice leave, we were pleased that she was appointed as the Director of the Alliance Française of Kerala in India. We thank Alice for her significant contribution to the pedagogical development of the Alliance, a task she performed with competence and professionalism.

Two appointments took effect as a result of Alice’s departure. Aurélie Pierre was appointed as Course and Training Manager. Aurélie provides a comprehensive report to the board at each meeting and has already demonstrated to the directors that the management of the language school is in competent hands. Meanwhile, Françoise Libotte, the Cultural Events Manager has been appointed as the Deputy Director and Manager of Cultural Events of the Alliance. In this position, Francoise continues to make an enormous contribution in the management of the cultural events and in particular in relation to the French Film Festival, leading the team to achieve yearly an excellent outcome.

Finally, I would like to thank Sally Lefevre, the director of the Alliance. Sally arrived at the Alliance in late 2011 and despite being faced with the budgetary challenges mentioned above, she has managed the financial affairs of the Alliance in the most efficient and competent way. Sally has also introduced a number of innovative ideas this year especially in the marketing/communication of the language courses and the cultural activities that have provided a firm platform for growth.

The very high reputation the Alliance enjoys as a French language centre would not be possible without competence and enthusiasm of the teachers at the Alliance whose dedication maintains the interest of the students in their continued aim of increasing their language proficiency while enjoying the various cultural offerings at hand. Students as well as our valued members are to be thanked also for their interest and active participation in the Alliance’s courses and cultural activities.

Last but not least, I wish to sincerely thank the rest of the team for their hard work and dedication to the Alliance this year including Françoise Libotte, referred above, Penny Matthews (Administrator); Aurélie Pierre referred to above; Marion Nouvel (Pedagogy Coordinator), Elise Froumson (Pedagogy Assistant); Céline Boutteçon (Librarian); Kellee Lewis (Berthe Mouchette Coordinator); The team of receptionists: Nicole Vu-Minter, Clémence Ribaucourt, Francine Schaepper, Nadie Butcher and Elyne Astruc; MathieuVendeville (designer), Jude Fernandez (cleaning & maintenance) and our full time teachers Janina Starnawski de Saxce and Anne-Laure Paillard.

Gilbert Ducasse Chairman

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2012 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES February 2012: 7 to 17: Exhibition Our Stories, Our Way by the EGAAC artists part of the St Kilda Indigenous Festival 5 to 11: Forums hosting part of the St Kilda Festival 15: Atelier Cinema, Ridicule by Patrice Leconte March 2012: 07 to 25: Alliance Française French Film Festival 26 to 31: La semaine de la francophonie April 2012: 17: The Melbourne Salon: The current state of arts and culture in Australia, France and in Europe, by David Pledger and Michael Shirrefs 24: Harp concert by Isabelle Perrin, a celebration of Debussy and French Music for Harp May 2012: 02: Atelier Cinéma, Welcome by Philippe Lioret 15: Conference by Alain Pavé about Biodiversity, scientific and social issue 16: Recital 6 degrees of Separation, by Vivien Hamiton, Mardi McSullea and Len Vorster June 2012: 05 to 15: Exhibition Exploding Images by Gillian Hillman (handcrafted jewellery and photographs) 13 : Atelier Cinéma, Cléo de 5 à 7 by Agnès Varda 30: French cooking workshop by Estelle Gaffric, about a French vegetarian winter lunch July 2012: 10 to 27: Exhibition The Asphalt Memories, photographs by French artist Bruno Pacard 11: Atelier cinéma, La nuit de Varennes, by Ettore Scola 14: Bastille Day Burlesque Louis’ last party starring the Red Bennies 18: The Melbourne Salon Conference Napoleon: revolution to Empire by Dr Ted Gott at NGV 21: Le Tour de France 2012, with LBF Australia August 2012: 01 to 16: Exhibition Miriam Schwamm, a visual artist from New Caledonia 09: Jeudi Jazzy starring Noria Letts Quintet 15: Atelier Cinéma, screening of 13 Tzameti, by Gela Bagluani 30: Concert: Nadia Boulanger, a woman of Style and Time by ANAM September 2012: 05 to 28: Exhibition of 2011 Alliance Française Award for VCA graduates, 7 artists, 08: French Cooking Workshop by Estelle Gaffric, French Vegetarian spring lunch October 2012: 04: Jeudi Jazzy, The Swinging Rendez-vous 03 to 19: Exhibition Planète Femmes, an exhibition from the 21 laureates of the Foundation Alliance Française’s photographic competition Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria trading as Alliance Française de Melbourne - 2012 Annual Report

11: The Melbourne Salon: Sites of knowledge, sites of power: The Paris Museum collecting the world (1739-1832) by Cédric Crémière 23 Oct to 09 Nov: Exhibition the Pilgrims, way to Santiago, the first European Cultural Itinerary, by the photographer Manuel Valcarcel and musician Alejandro Gonzalez presented in partnership with the Spanish Consulate and other European institutes (Goethe & Italian) 24: Conference La Faute à Rousseau, screening of short films about Jean-Jacques Rousseau followed by a conference by Sarah Wellman 31: Atelier Cinéma, A Secret by Claude Miller November 2012: 07: Concert of Abaji, at the Corner Hotel in Richmond 13 Nov to 04 Dec: Exhibition Float, un Echappatoire (dans ce monde si cruel), by Annie Erez and Alison Kennedy 16: Beaujolais Nouveau Event 20 to 28: The Month of the Documentary, Living youth (vivre sa jeunesse), screening 4 movies (L’apprenti, Ecchymoses, Dix sept ans et Nous, princesses de Cleves) 21: Atelier Cinéma, Mammuth, by Gustave de Kervern and Benoit Delépine 24 Nov 2012 to 10 March: Exhibition Louise Bourgeoise at the Heide Museum of Modern art, supported by the Alliance Française de Melbourne December 2012: 08 to 09: Annual French Xmas Market & Open Day 12: Ciné-Club, Le père Noël est une ordure by J.M. Poiré

Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria trading as Alliance Française de Melbourne - 2012 Annual Report

SECRETARY’S REPORT The year ending 31 December 2012 was another excellent year for the Alliance Française de Melbourne in its elegant ‘Eildon’ premises, and which are being fully utilised for a broad range of cultural and social activities complementing the highly regarded language classes.

The Board of Directors managed many issues at its regular meetings, and included consideration of a number of proposals and decisions. The Board held 7 meetings during the year under the Chairmanship of Gilbert Ducasse, President of the Alliance Francaise de Melbourne. He is also the Victorian representative on the Federation of Alliances in Australia.

The work of the two Board Sub Committees - Finance/Governance and Building was much appreciated throughout the year. Both Sub Committees have been very active and provided comprehensive information to the Board enabling sound decision making on major issues, such as the implementation of the Jean-Marie Violette’s wishes through his significant legacy to the Alliance.

The Board Agenda has become increasingly complex with a number of matters arising and matters for decision needing thorough discussion and consideration. Of considerable importance to the Board are the written reports by the Director and the Deputy Director (and more recently the Course Manager) to inform the Board about student numbers, course development and programs, staffing matters and a range of cultural initiatives with Alliance partners.

The Board of Directors welcomed two new members appointed at the Annual General Meeting in May 2012 – Kay Stevens and Sophie Short. They contributed their valuable expertise during the year in diverse ways.

Kay Stevens has already dedicated considerable effort to developing a new Strategic Plan for the Alliance and has held a workshop with the Board members to identify the organisation’s strategic priorities and plan the implementation of these priorities over the next few years.

The Board continues to address the best means by which to support the role and functions of the Alliance and the work of its staff whose diligent efforts make the many events held at the Alliance so successful, and ensure the day to day operation of the Alliance is maintained to such high standards.

A strategic focus of the Board has been on promoting broader membership of the Alliance within the Victorian community and exploring ways of increasing student numbers. There were more than 400 members of the Alliance in 2012. Considerable effort was spent by Board members in exploring the possibility of a second teaching location in Melbourne to attract new students, with focus on the local government areas of Boroondara and Yarra for potential property locations. This effort will continue in 2013.

The Director, Saliha Lefevre has continued to actively develop the Alliance, and under her leadership considerable efforts have gone into marketing the activities and language courses of the Alliance in creative ways. In August 2012, the Deputy Director, Alice Gauny left the Alliance to take up a position as Director, Kerala, India. The Deputy Director role has since been changed and is now shared by Françoise Libotte as Deputy Director and Manager of Cultural Events and Aurélie Pierre as Course Manager.

Katherine Wynn Secretary

Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria trading as Alliance Française de Melbourne - 2012 Annual Report

TREASURER’S REPORT The financial performance of Alliance Française de Melbourne (AFM) has continued to strengthen over the last few years, with the following audited, net profit results: • • • •

2012 - $165,553 2011 - $106,610 2010 - $36,739 2009 - $7,686

The strong financial performance reflects a continued and steady growth in revenue of approximately 6% (9% for tuition revenue) while expenses grew at a very modest 3.5% over the course of 2012. Revenue from the French Film Festival was down by 8% on 2011, but still generated $229,361 in gross revenue.

The key elements in the improved financial performance for 2012 were a much stronger emphasis on cost controls across the board, and a steady rise in tuition fees despite a cautious economic climate.

Investments were made in the refurbishment of some classrooms, thus improving our capacity to provide classes at our beautiful Mansion site. Further, the overall financial performance has even greater merit in that the full costs of the Head of Teaching (formerly subsidised by the French Government) are now fully met within the existing budget.

The Board advanced its consideration for a second site for AFM, completing a more detailed market study, identifying the optimal areas for location of a second site, and began negotiations for two (2) different sites.

However after consideration of a range of factors, the Board decided not to commit to either site, instead opting to further examine other options. As the establishment of a second site will require an important investment of people’s time and initial financial support, a cautious approach is considered appropriate.

The balance sheet remains very solid, with a significant improvement in our overall cash position, some 50% up from last year. Part of these funds is intended to support the establishment of the second site for AFM. For the budget of 2013, AFM management has again assumed only a cautious rise in tuition revenue reflecting both local and national trends in AF enrolments.

For the year ahead, the budget is intended to support the following key initiatives: • Further equipment for the existing classrooms • Ongoing efforts on marketing and communications • A balanced budget • A reduction in the reliance on revenue from the French Film Festival that continues to underpin the financial performance of AFM overall • the potential trialling and implementation of a second site for AFM Under the direction of our Director, Saliha Lefèvre, and our Administration Manager, Penny Matthews, AFM continues to improve its financial performance each year, thus ensuring it has the funds to pursue its prime mission of promoting the French language and culture. I also would like to thank the other members of the finance sub-committee, Robin Brett and Katherine Wynn, for their active contributions.

Finally, I acknowledge the excellent work of the whole AFM team, led by Saliha Lefèvre, as well as Françoise Libotte and Penny Matthews, and all other AFM staff.

Peter ROHAN - Treasurer

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DIRECTORS’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr Gilbert Ducasse (Chairman since May 2009) B.A. L.L.B Director, Legal and Governance Services, La Trobe University Solicitor (commercial, information technology and intellectual property law) since 1986 Consultant to the Arts Centre, Victoria, River Festival for the opening of Southgate (1992) Executive-Director, Australian commercial and cultural week in Italy (1990).

Lawyer to Department of Industry, Technology and Resources (1986-1990) including Company Secretary, Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria Ltd. (July 1988-November 1989) 11 years Member of the Board of Directors Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria (Vice-Chairman May 2002 to May 2009) Committee member of the Fédération des Alliances Françaises en Australie Incorporated since 2011 Dr Philip Anderson (Vice-Chairman since May 2009) Lecturer in French, Monash University B.A. (Hons), Dip. Ed. (Melbourne), Maîtrise de Lettres Modernes, D.E.A. (Aix-Marseille I) Ph.D. (Monash).

Lecteur d’anglais, Université d’Aix-Marseille III (1974-83), Chargé d’enseignement, Institut d’Etudes Politiques d’Aix-en-Provence (1979-82), Head of Languages, St Michael’s Grammar School (1984-85), Tutor in French, La Trobe University (1986-87).

12 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

(Secretary March 2007 to May 2009) Dr Inez Dussuyer (Secretary since May 2009) BA (Hons), MA, Dip Crim, Dip Pub Pol (Uni Melb), Doct. Sociol (University of Grenoble) Former Ingénieur de Recherche (CNRS), GIS Economie et Sante and Institut Alexandre Lacassagne, University Claude Bernard, Lyon; Charge de Cours, University of Savoie, France Former public servant in the Victorian Department of Justice Currently Principal Investigation Officer, Victorian Ombudsman Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 18 years' involvement with the Association of the Alliance Française de Melbourne and 10 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

Mr Peter Rohan (Treasurer since September 2009) Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – University of Melbourne Master of Economics – University of New England Elected Fellow, Institute of Public Administration, Australia Certificat Practique de Français Commercial et Economique and Diplôme Supérieur de Français des Affaires (at the Alliance Française de Melbourne) Management consultant for 25 years Currently Partner and equivalent with Ernst & Young for 15 years 3 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

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BOARD MEMBERS Ms Sophie Benardeau Short BA in Cinema Studies & Performing Arts, Sorbonne University (Paris, France).

Moved to Melbourne in 2002.

Currently teaching French Language and Culture at The University of Melbourne.

Editor Publisher of Le Petit Journal (Melbourne).

Board member of The Queen’s Fund since 2011 and a local Saint with St Kilda Gate House since 2012.

Former Board member of the Ecole Française de Melbourne and School Counselor at Caulfield Junior College from 2003 to 2010.

Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria since May 2012.

Mr Robin Brett QC B.A., LL.M. (Melbourne University).

Member of the Victorian Bar practising in commercial law since 1981.

Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1996.

Chairman of Victorian Bar Council, 2003–2004.

Student at Alliance Française de Melbourne since 2005.

3 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

Mr Mark Cleary BA Honours - The University of Melbourne 15 years consultant in aviation – retired Member of the Alliance Française de Melbourne since 1975 4 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

Mr Warren Fagan - Judge County Court 1984-2004 Queens Counsel specialising in Commercial and Administrative Law Federation of the Alliances Françaises in Australia Vice President 2002-2004 & Président 2004-2010.

6 years Committee Member of the Alliance Française de Melbourne and 16 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

(Chairman May 1997 to May 2009) Ms Angela Jurjevic B.A,, Dip. Ed.,Dip Lib.,Graduate Diploma of Education.

Ecole Nationale d'Administration 2004 Executive Director, Department of Planning and Community development 4 years Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria Mr Randy Marshall BA (Dunelm), Dip Ed (Melbourne).

Trilingual secondary and tertiary teacher (English, Humanities, Spanish, French) with extensive Business experience in advertising, direct marketing, public relations, journalism and speechwriting.

Regular Alliance Française course participant since 1985 1 year Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

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Dr Kay Stevens BMus(Hons) (Melb), DipEd (Melb), MA (Distinction) (Reading), PhD (Melb) Director, Kay Stevens Consulting since 2004 in policy, planning, operations, facilitation and evaluation Director of Policy and External Affairs (RANZCP) Administrator (University of Melbourne) Consultant (AusAID, South Africa) Academic, Deakin University Teacher, Melbourne and Geelong schools Chair of the Board, Kildonan UnitingCare for 6 years President and Chair of the Board, Rotary Club of Central Melbourne - Sunrise Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria since May 2012.

Ms Katherine Wynn B.Ec, L.L.B, DipLang (French) – Monash University Manager, Deloitte Access Economics Member of Alliance Française de Melbourne since 2008 1 year Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

Ms Michelle Wild (resigned 2 April 2012) B.Ed, Languages – Melbourne State College General Manager, Flying Fruit Fly Circus Former CEO, Strange Fruit Productions (6 years) and Director, Michelle Wild Management (10 years) 10 months Member of the Board of Directors, Association of the Alliance Française of Victoria.

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ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS TOTAL NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD IN 2012: 7 No of Meetings Entitled to Attend

No of Meetings Attended

Philip

Anderson

7

6

Robin

Brett

7

6

Mark

Cleary

7

7

Gilbert

Ducasse

7

6

Inez

Dussuyer

7

4

Warren

Fagan

7

7

Angela

Jurjevic

7

5

Kevin

Lane

2

2

Randy

Marshall

7

4

Peter

Rohan

7

6

Sophie

Short

5

3

Kay

Stevens

5

4

Michelle

Wild

1

0

Katherine

Wynn

7

5

Association of the Alliance Franรงaise of Victoria trading as Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne - 2012 Annual Report

Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria ABN 91005140385 Financial report For the year ended 31 December 2012

Pitcher Partners Level 19 15 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone (03) 8610 5000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Directors' report .................................................................................................................................... 1 - 3 Auditor's independence declaration ..................................................................................................... 4 Financial report Income statement ....................................................................................................................... 5 Statement of comprehensive income ......................................................................................... 5 Statement of financial position .................................................................................................. 6 Statement of changes in equity .................................................................................................. 7 Statement of cash flows ............................................................................................................. 8 Notes to financial statements ..................................................................................................... 9 - 17 Directors' declaration ........................................................................................................................... 18 Independent auditor's report ................................................................................................................. 19 - 20

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 DIRECTORS' REPORT

The directors present their report together with the financial report of Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria for the year ended 31 December 2012 and auditor's report thereon. This financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Directors names The names of the directors in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: Philip Anderson Kay Stevens (Appointed: 28/05/2012) Gilbert Ducasse Warren Fagan Angela Jurjevic Mark Cleary Inez Dussuyer Robin Brett Peter Rohan Randy Marshall Sophie Short (Appointed: 25/05/2012) Katherine Wynn The directors have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Results The profit of the company for the year amounted to $165,553.

Review of operations The company continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

Significant changes in state of affairs There were no significant changes in the company's state of affairs that occurred during the financial year, other than those referred to elsewhere in this report.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 DIRECTORS' REPORT Company objectives The Association of Alliance Française of Victoria exists to encourage and promote active, open connections between people in Victoria and the French language and culture. This objective is achieved by providing: • • •

French language classes at a range of levels for all ages; Opportunities to become engaged in the many different aspects of French culture including art, books, poetry, film, history, gastronomy, contemporary affairs, thoughts and ideas; and A venue for friends of the French language and culture to come together in an apolitical, nonreligious and welcoming environment.

Principal activities The principal activity of the company during the year was operation of a French language school and operation of associated cultural activities.

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Company performance •

•

Each year a financial budget is set to ensure our financial and other resources are appropriately allocated, and that the Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria remains a viable and wellgoverned not-for-profit organization.

Details regarding our achievement against these objectives are included in the balance of this Annual Report.

After balance date events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.

Likely developments The company expects to maintain the present status and level of operations.

Environmental regulation The company's operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

Indemnification of officers No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the year, for any person who is or has been an officer of the company.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

Revenue Tuition revenue Interest income Donations and grants Other revenue

2 2 2 2

Less: expenses Transport expense Depreciation and amortisation expense Employee benefits expense Repairs and maintenance expense Insurance expense Advertising expense Finance costs Travelling expenses Professional fees Postage Printing and stationery Catering expense Equipment rental Books and periodicals Other expenses

3

3

2012 $

2011 $

1,701,911 19,065 359 425,270 2,146,605

1,555,181 17,550 413 447,938 2,021,082

(40,576) (77,766) (1,210,203) (48,535) (27,965) (105,135) (24,905) (61,510) (11,720) (12,033) (31,633) (40,572) (64,002) (51,694) (172,803) (1,981,052)

(43,762) (75,172) (1,137,241) (74,972) (21,490) (99,347) (22,764) (78,982) (6,713) (14,590) (23,558) (35,844) (38,706) (62,250) (179,081) (1,914,472)

Surplus for the year

165,553

106,610

Other comprehensive income for the year

165,553

106,610

Total comprehensive income

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $ Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Inventories Other assets

5 6 7 8

2011 $

638,184 31,534 28,524 2,446

433,340 15,777 21,322 2,231

700,688

472,670

28,569 5,667,295

30,290 5,714,577

Total non-current assets

5,695,864

5,744,867

Total assets

6,396,552

6,217,537

83,951 350,000 46,786 92,977

87,798 350,000 39,960 84,700

573,714

562,458

4,381

2,175

4,381

2,175

578,095 5,818,457

564,633 5,652,904

658,562 5,159,895 5,818,457

678,487 4,974,417 5,652,904

Total current assets Non-current assets Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment

Current liabilities Payables Borrowings Provisions Other liabilities

9 10

11 12 13 14

Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Provisions

13

Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Reserves Retained earnings Total equity

15

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Contributed equity $

Retained earnings $

Reserves $

Total equity $

Balance as at 1 January 2011

-

703,107

4,843,187

5,546,294

Surplus for the year

-

-

106,610

106,610

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

106,610

106,610

Transfers from reserves Balance as at 31 December 2011

-

(24,620) 678,487

24,620 4,974,417

5,652,904

Balance as at 1 January 2012

-

678,487

4,974,417

5,652,904

Surplus for the year

-

-

165,553

165,553

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

165,553

165,553

19,925 5,159,895

5,818,457

Transfers from reserves Balance as at 31 December 2012

-

(19,925) 658,562

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $ Cash flow from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Borrowing costs

2011 $

2,315,039 (2,075,592) 19,065 (24,905)

2,186,188 (1,965,511) 17,550 (22,764)

Net cash provided by operating activities

233,607

215,463

Cash flow from investing activities Payment for property, plant and equipment Payment for website design

(24,395) (4,368)

(12,397) (24,620)

Net cash used in investing activities

(28,763)

(37,017)

Cash flow from financing activities Repayment of borrowings

-

(99,258)

Net cash provided by used in financing activities

-

(99,258)

Reconciliation of cash Cash at beginning of the financial year Net increase in cash held Cash at end of financial year

17(a)

433,340 204,844 638,184

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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354,152 79,188 433,340

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial report was approved by the directors as at the date of the directors' report.

The financial report is for the entity Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria as an individual entity.

Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria is a not-for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation and presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation of the financial report Historical Cost Convention The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets as described in the accounting policies.

(b) Revenue Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.

Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.

Interest revenue is recognised when it becomes receivable on a proportional basis taking in to account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(c) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

(d) Financial instruments Classification The company classifies its financial assets into the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets.

The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Financial instruments (Continued)

Financial liabilities Financial liabilities include trade payables, other creditors and loans from third parties.

Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.

Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.

(e) Property, plant and equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.

Property Freehold land and buildings are measured at fair value. At each balance date the carrying amount of each asset is reviewed to ensure that it does not differ materially from the asset's fair value at reporting date. Where necessary, the asset is revalued to reflect its fair value.

Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation of land and buildings are credited to other reserves in equity. To the extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognised in statement of comprehensive income, the increase is first recognised in statement of comprehensive income. Decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset; all other decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income.

Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is measured on the cost basis.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed by comparison to the deemed depreciable replacement cost.

Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Land and the land component of any class of fixed asset is not depreciated.

Class of fixed asset Buildings Plant and equipment

Depreciation rates 2.5 % 3-50 %

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Depreciation basis Straight line Straight line

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (f) Impairment Assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortised but are tested annually for impairment in accordance with AASB 136. Assets subject to annual depreciation or amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may be impaired.

An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is defined as the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

(g) Employee benefits (i) Short-term employee benefit obligations Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their nominal amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The expected cost of short-term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences such as annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables. (ii) Long-term employee benefit obligations Liabilities arising in respect of long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflow to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

Employee benefit obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

(h) Comparatives Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

(i) Income tax No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

NOTE 2: REVENUE Tuition income Other revenue Interest income Grant income French film festival Other revenue

2012 $

2011 $

1,701,911

1,555,181

19,065 359 229,361 195,909 444,694

17,550 413 249,701 198,237 465,901

71,677

75,172

6,089

-

-

2,002

1,210,203

1,137,241

195,629 195,629

198,237 198,237

NOTE 3: SURPLUS Surplus has been determined after: Depreciation - furniture and fittings Amortisation of non-current assets - website Bad debts - trade debtors Employee benefits

NOTE 4: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Compensation received by key management personnel of the company - short-term employee benefits

The names of key management personnel during the year are: Name Saliha Lefevre Alice Gauny

Appointment / resignation details Resigned 30 August 2012

NOTE 5: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank Cash on deposit Electronic clearing accounts

Position Director Deputy Director

640,721 1,544 (4,081) 638,184

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434,052 (712) 433,340

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $

2011 $

NOTE 6: RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade debtors Provision for doubtful debts

33,536 (2,002) 31,534

17,779 (2,002) 15,777

28,524

21,322

2,446

2,231

34,658 (6,089) 28,569

30,290 30,290

30,290 4,368 (6,089) 28,569

5,670 24,620 30,290

NOTE 7: INVENTORIES CURRENT Inventories at cost

NOTE 8: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments

NOTE 9: INTANGIBLE ASSETS Website Accumulated amortisation

(a) Reconciliations Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of intangible assets at the beginning and end of the current financial year Website Opening balance Additions Amortisation expense Closing balance

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $

2011 $

5,750,000 (245,959) 5,504,041

5,750,000 (200,959) 5,549,041

79,609 (5,085) 74,524 5,578,565

79,608 (3,094) 76,514 5,625,555

297,690 (208,960) 88,730 5,667,295

273,295 (184,273) 89,022 5,714,577

NOTE 10: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Land and buildings Directors value Accumulated depreciation Capital Improvements Accumulated depreciation Total land and buildings Plant and equipment Furniture, fixtures and fittings at cost Accumulated depreciation Total property, plant and equipment (a) Details for measurement of revalued amounts The fair value of land and buildings is based on the directors valuation of the estimated market value after discussions with real estate advisors. The valuation was based on the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between willing parties in an arms length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition. (b) Reconciliations Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the current financial year Land and buildings Opening carrying amount Depreciation expense Closing carrying amount Furniture, fixtures and fittings Opening carrying amount Additions Depreciation expense Closing carrying amount

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5,625,555 (46,990) 5,578,565

5,672,546 (46,991) 5,625,555

89,022 24,395 (24,687) 88,730

104,806 12,397 (28,181) 89,022

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $

2011 $

NOTE 11: PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade creditors Sundry creditors and accruals

21,564 62,387 83,951

19,374 68,424 87,798

350,000

350,000

CURRENT Employee benefits

46,786

39,960

NON CURRENT Employee benefits

4,381

2,175

92,977

84,700

498,288 160,274 658,562

498,288 14,545 5,380 160,274 678,487

NOTE 12: BORROWINGS CURRENT Secured liabilities Bank loans

NOTE 13: PROVISIONS

NOTE 14: OTHER LIABILITIES CURRENT Deferred income (prepaid revenue)

NOTE 15: RESERVES Asset revaluation reserve Building/Contents reserve Internet/software reserve The JMV Capital Works Reserve

15(a) 15(b) 15(c) 15(d)

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ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 2012 $

2011 $

NOTE 15: RESERVES (CONTINUED) (a) Asset revaluation reserve The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets.

Movements in reserve Opening balance Closing balance

498,288 498,288

498,288 498,288

14,545 (14,545) -

14,545 14,545

5,380 (5,380) -

30,000 (24,620) 5,380

(b) Building/Contents reserve The building/contents reserve is used to represent monies set aside by the directors for a specific construction/capital purpose.

Movements in reserve Opening balance Transfers Closing balance (c) Internet/software reserve The internet/software reserve is used to represent monies set aside by the directors for a specific information expenditure purpose.

Movements in reserve Opening balance Transfers Closing balance (d) JMV Capital Works Reserve The JMV Capital works reserve is used to represent monies set aside by the director's to meet the expenditure commitment associated with the bequest conditions.

Movements in reserve Opening balance Closing balance

160,274 160,274

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160,274 160,274

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 NOTE 16: RELATED PARTIES (a) Transactions with other related parties The Directors are the only related parties. Directors are not remunerated for their service and Director associated entities do not transact with the entity.

NOTE 17: CASH FLOW INFORMATION (a) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position is as follows: Cash at bank Cash on deposit Other short-term facilities

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640,721 1,544 (4,081) 638,184

434,052 (712) 433,340

ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA ABN 91005140385 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION OF ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF VICTORIA

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Association of Alliance Francaise of Victoria, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2012, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.

Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement in the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company's preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

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