International House Foundation Ltd 2013 Annual Report

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE FOUNDATION LTD

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS Message from the Chair and Advancement Director

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International House Foundation Ltd

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2013 Highlights

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Investing in the future of young leaders

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Your Impact in Numbers

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Philanthropy in Action

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Fellows for a Cause

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Developing work ready residents

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Rotary move us closer to peace

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2013 Honour Roll

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Contact us

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2013 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE FOUNDATION LTD BOARD Chair Meryl McKenzie

Honorary Treasurer Robert Boyd

Member Peta Irvine

Deputy Chair Bill Brown

Director Dr Carla Tromans

Member Jo Ahern

Honorary Secretary Peter Fraser

Member Peter Forday

Member Peter Gibson

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MESSAGE

FROM THE CHAIR AND ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

Thank you for supporting the International House Foundation Ltd (IHF Ltd) throughout 2013. We are excited to celebrate with you the outcomes and the many achievements made possible through your generous gifts, including new scholarships and prizes, community-relevant teaching programs such as: The Home Away From Home initiative and new facilities that ensure that International House is a 21st Century residential living and learning environment. You are a significant partner in the progression and continued success of International House. Your partnership confirms that there is genuine desire to deliver excellence in leadership, education and cross cultural awareness to ensure the future of our world.

By supporting International House you are contributing to the development of our local and international future leaders and change-makers. Over the coming years and with your ongoing support, International House looks forward to making a difference through our unique living and learning environment, growing leadership capacity and facilitating a culturally aware and peaceful world through broadened networks.

2013 saw a number of great initiatives occur with an increase in engagement opportunities for alumni and friends, an increase in first time donors, 50th Anniversary (2015) plans commenced, an increase in volunteers, an increase in Board initiated projects and the development of exciting new projects. It is the efforts of our dedicated team members and hundreds of volunteers that have helped us to deliver such significant progress in a difficult environment.

This is only just the beginning and we are excited to walk this journey with you as we cultivate leaders of the future at International House.

Meryl McKenzie Chair, International House Foundation Ltd Board

2013 was an extraordinary year for the International House Foundation Ltd. We achieved many great things that are shared throughout this Annual Report thanks to the support of our community. Broadening our reach through social media, developing and cultivating a language of philanthropy and investing in our current residents has resulted in significant growth in our alumni engagement and opportunities for mentoring and networking for our young leaders.

Our focus for 2014 will be to build on the work that was achieved in 2013 and prepare for our Golden Anniversary celebrations in 2015. This means updating all 5488 of our alumni’s contact details, sharing information on our 2015 Anniversary celebrations, increasing scholarship opportunities, connecting residents with alumni for mentoring, increasing our engagement in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander space, hosting IH Reunions all over the world, capturing and sharing stories from our alumni and friends, enhancing our facilities, offering personal and professional development opportunities for alumni and residents and connecting you with your friends around the world.

Thank you for joining us on a journey to change and impact lives every day. With your support the International House of the future will continue to create friendships for life and stories that have purpose.

Laura Stokes Advancement Director, International House Foundation Ltd

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE FOUNDATION LTD The International House Foundation Ltd strives to expand on the programs, facilities and services International House can provide by creating a vibrant connection between alumni, residents and the wider community. We achieve this through the delivery of personal and professional development opportunities for residents and alumni. These development opportunities provide a forum for alumni to engage with current residents and for relationships to be built spanning the generations of International House residents. We also support our diverse community through the provision of scholarships and by leveraging the capabilities of International House as a whole.

International House Foundation Ltd’s key goals for the next three years include:

2014: • Update 5488 Alumni records to ensure you are kept abreast of all our exciting endeavours; • Bring together Alumni around the world through at least ten reunions; • Celebrate International House’s 50th Anniversary in 2015 with many of our Alumni and Friends; • Introduce an Alumni benefit scheme to ensure you continue the enjoy the unique relationships established during your time at International House; and • Assist more deserving students and enhance student support initiatives through increased donor activity.

2015: • Celebrate International House’s 50th Anniversary through an activity packed reunion weekend from the 28–30 of August 2015; • Capture the modern history of International House through the publication of a second IH history book; • Support leadership development and spirit by the awarding of the Golden Anniversary Scholarship; and • Increase financial contributions to ensure that International House continues to be a future thinking and inclusive residential college where young people live, learn and lead.

2016: • Through the connections of Alumni around the world to current residents we will create sustained, on-going relationships that focus on enhanced learning and leadership opportunities; • Increase the number of selforganised, International House supported reunions around the world; and • Increase International House’s capacity to deliver philanthropic programs such as; scholarships, bequests, major gifts, class gifts and annual appeals.

FINANCIALS International House Foundation Ltd continues to be supported operationally by International House to deliver day-to-day activities. This support from International House is essential. It ensures that 100% of gifts and donations are being invested into initiatives that are making an impact in the International House community such as: scholarships, refurbishments, programs and engagement opportunities.

To see what impact your gift and support has had please see page 6 and 7 which shows how your time, money and support made a difference in 2013.

Full financial statements are available by clicking here.

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2013 HIGHLIGHTS

2013 IYLC

Peace and Understanding Lecture

In 2013 the second Indigenous Youth In 2013 International House delivered the Home Away Leadership Camp (IYLC) was delivered at From Home initiative, a strategy in support of the Federal International House.

Government’s ‘Racism it Stops with Me’ campaign.

Organised and driven by resident leaders of International House, the four day camp focused on capacity building and ensuring that high school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are tertiary education or work ready.

As part of the initiative, International House delivered a three phase event series including an ad, a workshop to increase inclusivity and a Peace and Understanding Lecture

by Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF YOUNG LEADERS In 2012, the world lost an incredible young woman Jarrah Young (1985–2012). Thanks to the generosity of many and the passion of her family ‘The Jarrah Young Scholarship Fund’ was established in 2012.

The Scholarship was founded in an effort to encourage, empower and reward young leaders at International House who embody the characteristics that Jarrah lived her life by to continue to aspire to new heights. The criteria for the Scholarship is compassion towards others, engagement in College life, inclusivity of others and academic merit.

Above: Jarrah Young (Alumnus 20032004)

In 2013, the inaugural scholarship was awarded to Soe San Htike (PiPi) from Burma who encompassed all of the above traits that Jarrah embodied. We are proud that this scholarship reinforced the value that this young woman was making to International House and excited that in 2013 she was elected by her peers to be President of the Student Club in 2014.

This demonstrates the importance of rewarding and empowering those who continue to give so much to the culture and community at International House. We are grateful and proud that together the community has rallied to ensure that the values that Jarrah lived by each and every day are being perpetuated in her memory.

Above: Soe San Htike (PiPi), The 2013 Jarrah Young Scholarship recipient.

If you are interested in ensuring that The Jarrah Young Scholarship Fund continues, please contact the International House Foundation Ltd to make a contribution.

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YOUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS 107 DONORS

37 DONORS

36 DONORS

26 DONORS

in total gave in 2013

gave for the first time in 2013

where friends of IH

were IH Alumni

THE SUM OF US — Where our donations came from in 2013

15%

5%

STAFF

ROTARY CLUBS

6%

7.4%

18.7%

ALUMNI

IHF LTD BOARD

SOCIAL MEDIA 900 Likes on Facebook

IH BOARD

IHF Ltd Board Staff

104 followers on LinkedIn IH Board of Management 6

FRIENDS OF IH

STAFF GIVING

148 followers on Twitter

4884 views on Youtube

36.3%

62.5% 90% 100%

ALUMNI NETWORKS AROUND THE GLOBE Over 5488 Alumni from over 109 countries world-wide 9 IH Ambassadors world-wide 4 Scholarships awardedIrvine In 2013, 12 Alumni reunions were held across the world

IH AT A GLANCE 100% access to WiFi across the entire college grounds 4095 packed lunches made for residents in 2013 by the IH Kitchen staff 11 Towers that house over 240 residents each year at IH 49 years of cultivating leaders An average of 4200 meals served each week during peak periods at IH in 2013

SUSTAINABLE LIVING Installed 72 solar panels and became the only college at UQ powered by solar energy

82.4% of residents participated in recycling initiatives

1 in 2 residents stated they were more aware of green practices since living at IH

Over 65% of residents participated in Earth Hour

OUR FUTURE LEADERS 1 in 4 residents scored a GPA of 6 and above out of 7 in 2013 23 different nationalities were represented at IH in 2013 1 in 3 residents participated in the IH Tutorial Program in 2013 97% of residents felt IH was inclusive and welcoming Over 24, 570 hours were volunteered by residents in 2013 One Alumnus was awarded the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Undergraduate Scholarship 8 residents were sent to the National Association of Australian University Colleges (NAAUC)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Attracted over 350 people to the Peace and Understanding Lecture 20 IH residents volunteered as Mentors at the IH Indigenous Youth Leadership Camp Refurbished the Toowong Common Room after receiving a $10,000 donation

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PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION International House was built on the philanthropy of others. Founded by Bert Martin as a Rotary International Golden Anniversary Project, philanthropy played an integral part in cultivating community and a shared vision for a place for people from all around the world to come together to live and learn in harmony. Bert Martin’s ability to draw people together from far and wide guaranteed strong partnerships and ongoing relationships ensued. Fourty-nine years on and people continue to practice and be inspired by the power of philanthropy.

Above: (Left to right) Ms Olly Dove and Ms Chrissy Dove.

Ms Olly Dove (UK) — Alumnus 2013

From Olly’s Mum — Chrissy Dove

International House will continue to stay with me for the rest of my life. It is at International House that I made some of my best friends and learned about different cultures from around the world. I know that with every gift, small or large, it will ensure that future young people will have the opportunities that I did and I can’t wait to see their lives changed like mine was by living and learning at International House.

Being a ‘Housie’ seems to create a certain identity and a real sense of belonging; it is like having another family. For me as a parent it was a relief to see her settle so quickly, to make great friends (which look to last a lifetime) and to know that her education wasn’t just in the lecture hall, but was through living and enjoying the sport, the societies and the cultural events run at International House.

‘The Housie Class Gift 2013 was the perfect opportunity for me to give back to a place that means, and will continue to mean, so much to me — International House. Philanthropy is a wonderful concept, so the idea that my gift will help future ‘Housies’ makes me really, really happy.

The experience offered to my daughter through becoming a ‘Housie’ was far beyond her expectations. As my daughter says, ‘It is not International House, it is International Home.’ Being a part of such a supportive community of people from all around the world enriched my daughter’s life immensely.

Dr Brian Hirschfeld — IH Fellow

‘International House is a place that welcomes people from different races, cultures and religions, to live, exchange, and learn to respect fundamental beliefs of societies from all over the world. As the longest serving Board member of International House from 1963-1992 I saw the philanthropic contributions of many make International House’s dreams realised. The governance and management endeavours to encourage respect, leadership and awareness of one’s personal rights and privileges. I shall never forget how much I learned from the endeavours, contribution of funds and dedication of other IH fellows like, Bert Martin and Sir Clem Renouf. I hope to continue their charitable intent as both a Fellow and a friend of International House.’

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FELLOWS FOR A CAUSE There are many people who help to make International House the community that it is today. In 2013 we installed five new Fellows to International House. Fellows are integral to the fabric of the International House community. Fellows are individuals who have made a sustained, ongoing commitment to International House. Many of them continue to play an integral role in College by giving of their time, connections, wisdom and financial support. This truly demonstrates that a relationship with International House can last and evolve over a lifetime. This year we were proud to welcome: • Dr Neil Holm — Past Director (1987-1998) • Mrs Margaret Holm — Director of Studies (1987-1998) • Dr Brian Hirschfeld — Board of Governance Member (1963-1992) • Honourable Justice Jeffrey Spender — Alumnus, Board of Management and Master (1968-1979) and (1990-1995) and (1996 to present) • Dr Kay Pearse — Vice President, Board of Management (2002-2011) Congratulations and welcome to our new International House Fellows. We look forward to continuing to celebrate International House with you.

Above: (Left to right) Mr Brian Knowles AM, Dr Kay Pearse, Mr Graham McHugh, Sir Clem Renouf AM, Mrs Margaret Holm, Mr John Boyd, Dr Brian Hirschfeld, Dr Neil Holm and the Honourable Justice Jeffrey Spender.

The 2013 Fellows join our previously installed Fellows: • Mr Des Martin (1973-1986) • Mr John Boyd (1976-1991) • Mr Graham Thomson AM (1991-1996) • Mr Trevor Allingham (1996-2001) • Mr Graham McHugh (2005-2008)

• Mr Stephen Trotter (ongoing) • Mr Bill McMillan (2005-2008) • Sir Clem Renouf AM (1972-1990) • Mr Brian Knowles AM, (1972-1990)

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DEVELOPING WORK READY RESIDENTS Our alumni are part of a network of 5488 people from across the world that provide opportunities to access exclusive alumni events, reunions, benefits and networking opportunities by geographic area as well as at International House itself.

In 2013, we were fortune enough to be able to host over twelve registered reunions and seven personal and professional development evenings for our residents, alumni and friends.

International House Foundation Ltd provides work ready support for current residents including linking them up with mentoring relationships with alumni, resume writing skills, job interview advice, career support, leadership development opportunities and connections.

Thanks to our strong networks around the world no matter where you are International House can now ensure you stay connected to old and new

friends through our Ambassador Program, newsletters and social media.

In 2013, we were able to reach more people than we ever have before. We have shared more stories, more opportunities and more insights and this is only the beginning.

Will you join us in 2014 to build the leaders of the future?

Ways that residents, alumni and friends supported International House in 2013: • Mentored and provided insights, advice and personal and professional experiences to help cultivate young leaders; • Organised class reunions; • Attended, spoke or volunteered at personal or professional development evenings; • Acted as Ambassadors in their local region or country; and • Contributed to scholarships and philanthropic opportunity to ensure that new residents have a positive experience at International House.

Here are our current global alumni networks managed by Alumni Volunteers below: • IH Alumni Program, Singapore Ambassadors — Ms Ping-Tee Tan and Mr Leon Tan • IH Alumni Program, Hong Kong Ambassador — Ms Carley Lauder • IH Alumni Program, Thailand Ambassador — Mr Piyanut Sangattarachai • IH Alumni Program, Malaysia Ambassador — Ms Lalitha Anandarajah • IH Alumni Program, New York Ambassador — Ms Colin Agur • IH Alumni Program, London Ambassador — Ms Ellen Hughes-Jones

Will you join us in 2014?

Above: (Left to right) Mr Reid Barry (2011-present), Mr Ray Whitehead (1977-1981) and Ms Soe San Htike (PiPi) (2011-present).

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ROTARY MOVES US CLOSER TO PEACE International House was founded as a Rotary International Golden Anniversary Project in 1955 and opened its doors to change lives in 1965. Since then Rotary International Clubs and Members in and around Brisbane have continued to shape, change and develop the fabric of International House. Since the renaming of G-Tower to the celebrated Sir Clem Renouf Tower in 2012, an injection of enthusiasm and excitement for the history of the past and possibilities of the future has been seen throughout many Rotary Clubs in Brisbane. 2013 was by far the most successful year for re-engaging Rotary Clubs.

In 2013 we received a second gift of $10,000 from the Rotary Club of Toowong to refurbish a common room which is used daily by young people to study, share a meal and learn about the intricacies of our world. This generous support helps us maintain and enhance our high standard facilities. Numerous other clubs have generously supported the refurbishment of rooms that pre-date our foundation, creating spaces that allow for living and learning whilst studying at university.

Thank you to the Rotary Clubs listed below who in 2013 supported and celebrated leaders of the future by a number of ways including attending IH events such as Soirée, Indigenous Youth Leadership Camp (IYLC), professional evenings, thank you BBQs, the Fellows Induction and other events supporting our young people, alumni and friends. They also hosted their meetings in I-House and the Ivor Cribb Room as well as invited us to speak at their meetings.

• Rotary Club of Toowong • Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium • Rotary Club of Hamilton • Rotary Club of Sandgate • Rotary Club of Brisbane • Rotary Club of Kippa Ring • Rotary Club of Kingaroy-Taabinga • Rotary Club of Kingaroy • Rotary Club of Murgon • Rotary Club of Kenmore • Rotary Club of Ashgrove-The Gap • Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains

“IH has a strong tradition of volunteering that has helped foster a unique and authentic connection between our alumni and the community” – Dr Neil and Mrs Margaret Holm (IH Fellows) Did you know? International House was founded as a Rotary International Golden Anniversary Project in 1955 and opened its doors to change lives in 1965.

Above: The Rotary Club of Hamilton

Above: Mr John Boyd, International House and Rotary Liaison Officer with IH residents

Above: The Rotary Club of Sandgate

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2013 HONOUR ROLL INDIVIDUALS Alexander, Ms Karen Allingham, Mr Trevor Aloizos, Dr John Angus, Dr Beverley Arcidiacono, Dr Francesca Baguley, Mr David Baltzell, Mrs Diane Benjamin, Anthony & Denise Blum, Andrew & Helen Blumhardt, Mr Colin Boyd, Mr John Boyd, Mr Robert Brown, Mr Michael Buckland, Mr Virgoe Burnham, Mr Mark Cater, Janette & Greg Charlton, Jill & Scott Chatterjee, Ms Victoria Cholinska, Ms Agnieszka Cholinska, Ms Ewa Clarkson, Mr Christopher Cross, Mr Kenneth Cruckshank, Mr Leslie Darvall, Mr Richard Dove, Miss Olivia Edwards, Miss Rachel Forday, Mr Peter Gardiner, Ms Wendy Gibson, Mr Peter Gibson, Mrs Karen Hao, Ng Ghee Harris, Ms Sue Harris, Mr Rod Herbert, Miss Kelsie

Hirschfeld, Dr Brian Holm, Dr Neil Holm, Mrs Margaret Hornsey, Mr Matthew Hughes-Jones, Ms Ellen Hunter, Dr Malcolm Irvine, Mrs Peta Kelly, Mrs Yuki Ker, Ms Gail Krafft, Mr Michael Lockhart, Mr Alistair Maganlal, Mr Satish Marshall, Mrs Kathryn Martin, Mr Des Mcglashan, Mr Geoffrey Mcglashan, Mrs Alison Mcgregor, Mrs Jodie Mckenzie, Mrs Meryl Milburn, Ms Jane Moffatt AM, Mr Robert Morrison, Dr John O’Donoghue, Dr Donald Ong, Mrs Annie Orford, Mr Fraser O’sullivan, Dr Donna Ovaska, Dr Lea Overland, Dr Alison Palmer, Ms Margaret Parrington, Mr Ian Patel, Mrs Trupti Rasmussen, Ms Raylene Rudolphy, Ms Gerardine Sloan, Mr Andrew Smala, Dr Simone Stokes, Ms Laura The Palmer Family

Thomson AM, Mr Graham Trad MP, Ms Jackie Tranter, Dr William Tromans, Dr Carla Wai, Miss Thwe White, Mr Eugene Whiten OAM, Ms Agnes Young, Mr Joel Young, Peter & Andrea Young, Ms Noel Young, Ms Tarli Young, Ms Kirra Zhang, Ms Sherry ORGANISATIONS Access Community Services Ltd AW Munro & Co Continental Carpets Ethnic Communities Council QLD Fizz Cleaning ROTARY CLUBS Rotary Club of Ashgrove-The Gap Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains Rotary Club of Hamilton Rotary Club of Kenmore Rotary Club of Kingaroy Rotary Club of Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club of Kippa Ring Rotary Club of Murgon Rotary Club of Sandgate Rotary Club of Toowong

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CONTACT US International House Foundation Ltd 5 Rock Street, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia Phone: 07 3721 2480 Fax: 07 3721 2476 Email: ihfoundation@inthouse.uq.edu.au www.internationalhouse.uq.edu.au International House Foundation Ltd (ACN 153 577 523) operate within International House, a cosmopolitan College within The University of Queensland (UQ).

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