Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre Annual Report 2013-2014
Who we are
The Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) is an independent, non-profit, community-based organisation that delivers a range of programs, services and events that respond to a broad spectrum of local community interests and needs.
Our mission
To provide services that strengthen and serve our community sustainably
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Message from the Chair
What we offer
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Message from the General Manager
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Program Highlights
The KNC is a welcoming place for the community to
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Kirribilli Markets
meet, relax, heal, create and learn. It offers heritage
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Bradfield Park Carers Program
rooms for hire, an extensive library collection,a
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Board of Directors
playgroup, an affordable cafĂŠ, art and entertainment
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events as well as a wide range of classes for all age
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groups. The KNC also manages the popular Kirribilli
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Markets and the reputable Bradfield Park Carers
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Program for carers of people with mental illness.
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Contents
Partners and Supporters Financial Overview
Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre Annual Report 2013-2014
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Message from the Chair
I
t is a tremendous privilege to be elected as Chair
standards of an already hugely successful market.
of the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre’s (KNC)
Financially, we remain in a strong position.
Board of Directors this year. I’ve taken on this
Our income this year is up by 6% from last year.
role at an exciting time for the KNC Board and
The continued growth is largely because of the
Management as we entered into a year of strategic
increased popularity of our KNC rooms for hire
planning discussions with the assistance of Glen
(up by 19%) and our KNC-run workshops and
Sorensen from Age Communications Pty Ltd as our
courses (up by 27%). The Kirribilli Markets is also
external facilitator.
an important source of income for the KNC and
Our discussions at Board level led to the production of the KNC Strategic Plan 2013-2016.
increased by 4% this year. This year, we have continued to receive generous
The Plan sets out our mission clearly: To provide
financial assistance from our major supporters,
services that strengthen and serve our community
which include: the Australian Government
sustainably. To this end, we will deliver a variety
Department of Social Services, Northside
of services that respond to a range of community
Community Forum, North Sydney Council, North
interests and needs. We will develop, maintain
Sydney Leagues Club and Partners in Recovery. To
and expand strategic partnerships to enhance our
these organisations and to the many individuals
work. We will promote our respected brand and find
who also supported our work this year, we sincerely
new ways of communicating with the community
thank you.
so that they know to access our services. We also
I would also like to thank the Board for all of
need to ensure that our organisation maintains
their valuable input throughout the year and I
sound governance, financial, HR and other business
believe we have set an excellent base for the next
systems that support our work. These are the
three years. Last and certainly not least, thank you
strategic objectives that the KNC is committed to
to our staff and volunteers who have done a really
achieving over the next three years.
wonderful job over the twelve months.
The KNC Strategic Plan 2013-2016 also helps 2017, which the North Sydney Council renewed
Peter Dowling
with the KNC this year. The Plan of Management
Chair
to inform the KNC’s Plan of Management 2014-
sets out the existing and anticipated future uses of the KNC building and land, which is owned by the Our KNC playgroup is an integral part of the community and helps mothers and
Council. It also represents the ongoing support from
children socialise while providing a safe, comfortable and stunning environment to
North Sydney Council of our strategic goals and
meet, talk and support each other. Kirribilli has a number of transient locals with
objectives, for which we are extremely grateful.
young children and no immediate family support, therefore the KNC playgroup fills a
The KNC Board and Management also carried out
void. The KNC playgroup continues to grow and is well thought of by locals young and
a major planning session for the Kirribilli Markets.
old! Our aim is to bring our community together – a goal that we continue to meet.
The Kirribilli Markets 2014 Annual Plan provides a road map for further promoting and lifting the
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Message from the General Manager
I
am delighted to present the Kirribilli
The KNC Community Café continues to produce the
in the year, the KNC welcomed a new Kirribilli
Neighbourhood Centre’s (KNC) 2013-2014
most delicious scones in Sydney, whilst providing
Markets Manager, Paul Justelius-Wright, who
Annual Report. This year we have continued to
on the job training for disadvantaged students to
continues to lift the standards of one of Sydney’s
expand our work on many fronts and accomplish
gain experience in the hospitality industry. Our
most exciting and popular local markets. From
library, which is a free service for locals and run by
volunteering at the Centre, Roger Hack stepped into
dedicated volunteers, received a generous donation
the Front Office Administrator role on a fixed term
of new books from the Council.
basis. In this time, Roger strengthened our front
some extraordinary things. At the start of the year, I was privileged to attend the official opening of a newly refurbished building that supports the Adults Surviving Child
office processes and oversaw the maintenance of
Abuse (ASCA) service, which had moved from a
respond to a broad spectrum of community
our lift that has ensured that the KNC is accessible
single room in the KNC to a former scout hall in
interests and needs. Our clinical, financial and
to everyone in our community. Our new Programs
Forsyth Park. During the ceremony, the Minister for
lifeline counselling facility has expanded to meet
and Marketing Coordinator, Jo Harvey, has brought
Mental Health and Ageing and the Mayor of North
increased demand, whilst our health and wellbeing
an abundance of energy to her role of organising
Sydney thanked the KNC for our role in planning
activities have been fully booked this year.
KNC programs and events and is responsible for
the office layout and in mobilising funding for the
Our income from room hire bookings has
producing our new look Term Brochure, which is an
refurbishment from North Sydney Council. The
increased by 19% year on year, indicating that
important way for us to communicate with our local
ASCA is now able to expand its counselling services
KNC continues to be a venue of choice for all types
community about what is on offer at the KNC.
for up to five million Australian adults who have
of groups and occasions. The KNC played host
The KNC could not achieve all that it does
survived childhood trauma.
to a variety of clubs and groups, art exhibitions,
without the generosity of our supporters and the
performances, meetings, adult and children’s
incredible efforts of our volunteers who assist in
Services and the Northside Community Forum also
parties as well as community events, such as our
all areas of our work. I am in awe of the selfless
extended their funding support this year for our
successful Seniors Lunch in March.
actions of so many people from all sections of
The Australian Government Department of Social
Bradfield Park Carers Program. This has enabled
The Kirribilli Markets adds to the vitality of
us to bring much needed respite and support to
our community and this year, the Markets have
This is a team effort. My sincere thanks and
over 310 carers who look after people with mental
gone from strength to strength with Market stall
I welcome your ongoing support as we continue
illness. A full report on this year’s carers program is
numbers, income and attendance all going up.
this important work together.
available for you to read in this Annual Report.
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Our KNC community services continue to
society who support our KNC.
There have been a number of staff changes at
The North Sydney Council has also continued
the KNC this year. New staff have brought fresh
with their generous support to our Centre this year,
ideas and approaches to the Centre as well as a
Coral Garratt
including providing funds for our café and library.
strong passion for serving the community. Early
General Manager
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This Year’s Program Highlights
Groups & Clubs Our groups and clubs have offered the wider community a hub to gather to enjoy hobbies and meet with like-minded people. One of the most well-received initiatives is our Bridge Group,which is now a highlight of the week for many residents, particularly those who were feeling socially isolated before joining in. Attendance has quickly doubled as word spreads of the sense of involvement and belonging that members receive. Our walking, arts, knitting, book and film clubs are also very popular with new faces appearing every week and spreading the word about what the KNC has to offer.
Community Services KNC offers a number of community services, none more popular or important than our counselling facility. The broader community is also well catered for with legal, lifeline, financial and JP experts all offering free advice to those who need it most.
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National Seniors Week. Our last gathering was the
whom are apartment dwellers – love the spacious
service portal that keeps the community wheels
most successful yet with over 80 seniors coming
surrounds of our courtyard.
turning, helping locals go about their day-to-day
from far and wide to enjoy a sumptuous meal,
lives comforted in the knowledge there is always a
entertainment performed by boys from St Aloysius’
We’re breaking attendance records with every event
helping hand close by.
College, the company of others and the wise words
thanks to stand-out performers, strong word-of-
Classes
of local dignitaries.
mouth promotion and of course the breath-taking
This year, the KNC has seen an increase in
Centre – patronage is at an all-time high. We are
the number of classes that respond to a broad
now a sought-after stage amongst Australia’s up-
KNC Community Café
spectrum of community interest and needs. Our
and-coming artists and boast a growing reputation
The KNC Community Café continues to contribute to
yoga and pilates classes have been fully booked
for showcasing quality work with North Sydney art
the social vitality of the loal community by offering
each term. Other classes supporting health and
lovers. In December 2013, the Centre also put on
locals a place to meet and enjoy a healthy and
wellbeing, such as group meditation and Tai Chi
display art works from students who attend our
affordable meal. Operating as a TAFE training café,
are very popular with our locals, as are our adult
weekly ‘Arts on the Move’ class at the KNC.
it also offers disadvantaged students a program that
In essence, the KNC is now seen as an essential
education classes, such as language and computer
Art exhibitions are also extremely popular at the
The playgroup fundraiser is another standout
Our sunset concerts are another roaring success.
setting of our showpiece gallery.
teachers them hospitality skills, communication
skills classes. The KNC has also developed a
annual event. This year it was a sell-out enabling
and personal growth. We have seen shy, non-
comprehensive range of activities for children,
KNC to re-invest the proceeds in much-needed new
communicative students come into the Centre and
which includes reading, language, music and dance
toys. Our playgroup has also grown in numbers,
by the end of their on-the-job training they emerge
classes as well as various parenting classes.
reflecting our location’s growing reputation with
as confident and socially-engaged teens ready to
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local mums as the perfect place for their children
embrace their full potential. This year, the Café
to run around, engage with others, take a class and
thankfully received a small grant from North Sydney
KNC holds an annual seniors lunch to celebrate
enjoy a spacious playground. Our locals – most of
Council towards new kitchen appliances.
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Kirribilli Markets The Markets are managed by the Kirribilli
quality of the products within this section of the
Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) and profits
Market. Several stallholders whose products did
from the markets are solely used to operate
not fit the criteria of the Art & Design Market
our organisation.
were excluded from this section of the Market
The Kirribilli Markets are one of Sydney’s
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and were offered stalls in the Fashion section.
oldest and most popular markets with 230 stalls
The audit has enabled new artists and designers
selling new and recycled fashion and accessories,
to come into the Market and has raised the
emerging local designers, home and giftware,
general standard of the Market as a whole.
art and craft, produce, plants and gourmet food. There are two market days held on a weekend
Market Guide
each month with an extra day held in December.
KNC produced a brochure titled ‘A Guide to
Product Quality Audit
Sydney’s Best Local Markets ‘ in collaboration with
An audit of the Art & Design Market was
way of promoting local Markets to tourists visiting
conducted in March focusing on the artisan
Sydney. These brochures were distributed to hotels,
eight other Markets in Sydney as a cost-effective
backpacker hostels, car hire outlets and other
Stallholder Survey
businesses around the city. Feedback about the
A survey was conducted in April among market
brochure has been very positive with many stating
stallholders to gauge their level of satisfaction
that it fills a gap in Sydney’s tourist information.
with market operations and to identify areas
Stallholder Awards
that the Markets could improve. The overall
The ‘Best Presented Stall Award’ was introduced
satisfaction rates for how the Markets are being
this year as a way of promoting better stall
managed by KNC. A meeting with regular
presentation throughout the Market. The winner
stallholders will be conducted in late October
of the award is given the choice of either having
to discuss the results and how best we can
their stall fee for that market refunded or
continue to successfully manage the Markets
receiving a free stall at a future KNC market.
into the future.
feedback was very encouraging, with high
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Bradfield Park Carers Program
The Bradfield Park Carers Program is managed
Group, Men’s Carers Group, Women’s Carers Circle
by the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (KNC).
as well as a Working Carers Group. These groups
The Program offers counselling, respite care,
meet on a regular basis to offer peer support
educational programs, peer support and other
and participate in the various activities that the
activities that promote the health and wellbeing
Program has to offer. The graph below illustrates
for carers of people with mental illness. The
the different types of services provided to carers
Program is largely funded by the Australian
throughout the year.
Government Department of Social Services and Northside Community Forum.
Key results
1% 1%
14%
Services Provided
18%
This year, the Program has successfully expanded in terms of the number and types of programs
n Respite n Educational Programs n Counselling n Peer Support n Advacacy n Information & Referral n Social & Recreational
20%
that it has been able to offer to carers. The number of carers accessing the Program has also
42%
4%
increased from the year before. A total of 310 carers accessed the Program this year, of whom 48 carers were new to the Program. Of these carers, 68% were female and 32% were male. The Program caters to a broad age group from
14% 4% 5%
carers aged under 15 years of age (14%) to carers aged over 65 years of age (37%). The below graph
37%
illustrates the full age range of our carers. Given the diversity of our client base, the
21% 42%
Program is tailored to different groups of carers as well as to individuals. There is a Young Carers
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19%
Age of Carers n <16 Years n 16-24 Years n 25-39 Years n 40-54 Years n 55-64 Years n 65+ Years
Working Carers Group
Women’s Carers Circle
This year, we have offered a wide variety of
With the Women’s Carers Circle we have offered
ticketed events with priority given to working
activities and events which factor in a meal, as the
carers. They have enjoyed everything from
peer support and bonding aspect is of the utmost
Chinese Classical Theatre, ‘Twilight at
importance to this group of carers. The women
Taronga’, Bangarra at the Opera House to
have enjoyed everything from brunch and ‘South
an experience on the ‘Tall Ships’, a BBQ on
Pacific’ at the Opera House, dinner & ‘Elvis’ at
Cockatoo Island and a ‘Vivid Festival’ cruise
Hornsby RSL, to a workshop at ‘Eden Gardens’, a
with The Flying Squadron Yacht Club. Working
cruise on Port Hacking, a spa retreat and a ‘Winter
carers tell us in their feedback that they need
Jewellery’ workshop amongst other events on offer.
‘pure escapism’ from their work and caring duties, so the ticketed events certainly seem
Carer Feedback: Leui is a single mother
to address that need.
with a physical disability, caring for her adult daughter and her own elderly mother, both of
Carer Feedback: Elizabeth and Craig
whom chronic mental health dynamics. She
both work part-time and take turns looking
has recently joined our service and has spoken
after their son who cannot be left alone. They
of her experience of isolation. She describes
benefit from peer support with other carers but
participation in our program as the first ray of light
equally need precious opportunities to spend
she has experienced for many years. At ‘Bangarra’
quality time together as a couple. Between
she said,‘This show is talking about many things
them they have described the events as
– it encourages us, and is speaking about the
offering ‘psychological and emotional benefits
beauty of life throughout hard times’ and at the
beyond measure’ and having experiences
‘Elvis’ dinner,‘ Spending time with carers who
which spiral them ‘out of everyday reality and
truly understand, helps me to feel less isolated,
into worlds full of colour, beauty, inspiration
keeps up my morale, and renews my strength in
and hope’.
order to continue caring. I’m not alone anymore!’
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Verna Gilbert We sit down with Verna, who has been one of the KNC’s longest standing teachers How long have you been teaching yoga here at KNC?
shopping, restaurants and cafes – a very friendly
My yoga teaching at the KNC commenced at
What’s kept you teaching yoga for so many years?
the time the centre opened, about 1977, now approximately over 37 years.
Teaching yoga is an ongoing joy and challenge for me.
Men’s Carers Group
Carer Feedback: Scott (not his real name) is
What do you like about KNC and the location?
The Bradfield Park Men’s Group has been
an 11 year old carer whose single mother, Mary,
The building is excellent and being heritage listed
is so beneficial for them and rewarding for me. Much
operating for four years now. Every month the
has been suffering from Depression for a long
makes it a special neighbourhood centre, with an
as my many years working with the International Yoga
men meet over a meal, as well as engage in
time with very limited finances. Mary is unable to
atmosphere that is welcoming,
Teachers Association (IYTA) in developing and training
an activity together. The group started small
work due to her mental illness. She is from China
warm and well maintained.
yoga students to become qualified teachers.
with about four carers and has expanded to
and her English skills are limited. Scott grew up
more than twelve carers. All activities are now
in Australia but does not have many friends as he
arranged by the men themselves and involves
has always been looking after his mother when
Do you have any students who have been with you from the start?
What is your message to those trying yoga for the first time?
a minimal expense as far as our service
he is out of school. Scott’s social skills were limited
Two students from the seventies and two from the
Yoga classes are different from the usual gymnastic
is concerned. The men now have formed
and he often appeared closed off and down.
early eighties. Also, on Monday and Wednesday
exercise routines. New Yoga students should work
friendships outside of the meetings that our
Since joining the Young Carers Group, Scott’s
night there are still students that attended my
slowly, to their own capacity. Yoga is more than
service provides and arrange social outings
sense of isolation is slowly breaking down as he
original classes. My students are very special, over
exercising the body, it embraces the mind, breathing,
together all over Sydney. This has now resulted
recognises there are other young carers who are
the years I have developed firm friendships. We are
relaxation and quietness… take time and enjoy.
in the men now taking a much more active
in a similar situation. Scott is starting to develop
all very supportive to each other at all times.
caring role in their families.
social skills which are improving his confidence
Apart from yoga, what is your key to staying fit, healthy and well?
as well as his self-esteem. Carer Feedback: One of the wives of
man. He used to just spend all day in his
Don’t Make it Worse Program
chair in front of the television feeling quite
We have continued to focus on delivering this
withdrawn and disempowered, but now
eight week DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
helps around the house and is involved
integrated skills training for carers of people with
in much of the decision making in the
a mental illness who want to acquire effective
family home.
skills to manage themselves in overwhelming
the men remarked that her husband as a result of the men’s group was a changed
Young Carers Group
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place to live.
situations. The course is always booked out at
What changes have you noticed in Kirribilli since you first started? Many of the old boarding
To see the students appreciate the classes over the years and for them to develop into a yogic way of life
Moderation in all things. Exercise, quality food and a balanced home life.
houses are now restored to
Other than yoga, what are your favourite ways to relax?
elegant homes. The village
I enjoy our garden and its bird life, lorikeets,
has developed with boutique
kookas, bush turkeys, etc. Two cats, family and friends. I play bridge twice a week (for my brain) and an aqua-aerobics class for a change. My family are all keen AFL Swans supporters and we enjoy togetherness at home games.
least a month before it starts. We have found
Verna is a valued and very special member of our
The Program supports an inspiring group of
these type of courses a key part of the service.
KNC family. It was a pleasure talking with her for
young carers and the story below illustrates the
This course is being funded by Partners in
this ‘Inspiring local’ editorial.
benefits of this valuable program.
Recovery North Shore and Beaches.
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Board of Directors as at 30 june 2014
Peter Dowling (Chair)
recently in real estate. Earlier careers spanning the
Peter has been involved with the Kirribilli
architecture and legal professions have contributed
Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) for over six years and
to her extensive experience. Lyn has a Postgraduate
in this time he has served as Treasurer, and most
Degree in Tourism Management and holds a
recently as Chair of the Board. Peter is a specialist
current Certificate of Registration Property, Stock &
adviser to small and medium businesses, assisting
Business Agents.
with the setting up of and the growth of businesses offering services from budgeting, marketing,
Michael Radalj (Treasurer)
planning, sales strategies, employment and human
Michael has served on the Board for over seven
resources,cash flow management through to
years and is the current Treasurer. During his
assisting with exit strategies for those endeavoring
involvement with KNC, he has introduced various
to retire from or sell their businesses.
improvements in financial management of the
Jenny Rollo (Deputy Chair)
organisation. Michael enjoys helping the community
Jenny has served on the Board for the past three
Chartered Accountant with extensive commercial
years. Jenny is a research scientist at the University
and professional experience that includes corporate
of Sydney working to unravel the cascade of
finance work in the UK, running his own trading
molecular mechanisms that lead to the development
business in Japan and for over a decade working
of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease (AD). She began as a
as a financial adviser. Michael is one of a small
physicist before spending many years involved
number of fully independent financial advisers in
in the commercialisation of a novel engineering
Australia allowing him the freedom to provide high
design that eventually led her back into academia to
quality advice in his clients best interests.
complete a PhD in mechanical engineering. During
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that being a part of the KNC involves.Michael is a
KNC Board from left Michael Radalj, Peter Dowling, Scott Miller, Jenny Rollo, Lyn Huxham, Maryanne Ofner. Kerrie Chambers not available at time photo taken.
Legal Society of NSW. Kerrie has a keen interest
clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests since she became a partner
in pro bono work. She is the partner delegate for
in 1987. Maryanne is an accredited family law
her research, Jenny became a carer for her parents
Kerrie Chambers
after her mother developed AD. The Bradfield Park
Kerrie joined the Board in 2013. Kerrie is a lawyer
the HWL Ebsworth Homeless Persons Legal Project
specialist, a trained collaborative lawyer and a
Carersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Program provided invaluable support at this
and partner with HWL Ebsworth and is currently
providing legal advice and support to the clients of
generalist legal practitioner. Maryanne spent several
challenging time, which led to Jenny becoming
group leader of the Health group. She has been
The Station drop in centre.
years as a city based community lawyer, working in
involved with KNC in an effort to give back in a
a lawyer since 1986. For the last 17 years Kerrie
small way to the organisation that had provided her
has practiced exclusively in medical negligence
Scott Miller
particular with the Greek community. Concurrently
with help at the time when she most needed it.
and health law. She regularly writes articles and
Information not available.
Guardianship Tribunal (as the legal member) for
Lyn Huxham (Secretary)
presents to doctor groups and medical insurers. Kerrie is a Board Member of Family Planning NSW
Marryanne Ofner
many years and developed skills in advocacy for
Lyn has served on the Board for four years. She is
and former member of the Family Planning NSW
Marryanne joined the Board in 2008. She is the
effectively with a multidisciplinary decision making
a sales and marketing professional having worked
Ethics Committee 2003-2012 and the RANZCO
Principal of Biddulph and Salenger, Lawyers at
team of professionals. Maryanne enjoys contributing
extensively in the aviation and travel industry, and
Ethics Committee. She is a member of the Medico-
Milsons Point, where she has been looking after
her skills to several committees including KNC.
with private legal practice, Maryanne sat on the
people suffering from an incapacity and working
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Gretel Jones We sit down with the wonderful Gretel, one of our much loved library volunteers. Gretel has been an instrumental part of our team and runs our library like a well-oiled machine. How long have you been living locally? My grandmother brought the land in Kirribilli in 1906, so my grandchildren who still live in Kirribilli are the 6th generation of my family to live in the area.
How long have you been volunteering at KNC? Since October 2010.
What do you like about being a volunteer? I enjoy working with books. There’s always something to do in a library; helping people find
What do you like most about being part of the KNC team?
Thank you to our talented staff past and present. The following people were
Feeling a part of the community and being able to
Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre
participate in the life of the community.
What is your advice to others wanting to become a volunteer? Go for it!
What is your top tip for anyone thinking of being a volunteer? Find something to do that interests you so that you will enjoy it as well as doing work that is rewarding and valuable.
tidying the volumes. This provides me with an
A few words from you to our locals about our KNC library
almost endless supply of reading matter.
The library has a huge range of books, reference
a book they like, adding donations to the shelves,
I enjoy the social contact with library users, staff
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KNC Staff
works, biography and autobiography, mysteries,
employed by the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre as at 30 June 2014:
Coral Garratt General Manager
Tanya Hoy Administrative Assistant
Kirsten Bailey Acting General Manager
Philip Kauta Caretaker
Jodi Harvey Program and Marketing Coordinator
Maureen Greening Cleaner
Roger Hack Front Office Administrator
Kirribilli Markets Paul Justelius-Wright Markets Manager
Halle Leggett Markets Assistant
Roland Kiel Assistant Markets Manager
Nicholas Little Markets Assistant/Traffic Controller
Arindam Maiti Markets Administrator
Philip Kauta Markets Assistant
Anirudha Maiti Markets Assistant
Roger Hack Markets Assistant William Norrie Markets Assistant/Traffic Controller
at the centre and with the other volunteers. In
novels, children’s books, science fiction – and the list
addition I feel that I am giving something back to
goes on. So please do come in and see us, and join if
the community and being useful.
you haven’t yet done so.
Byron Cavender Markets Assistant
What benefits do you think having a neighbourhood centre offers locals?
Gretel is an extremely important member of KNC, who
Bradfield Park Carers Program
KNC provides a venue for a diverse and valuable
and delight that we showcase Gretel as our ‘inspiring
range of activities and services and is a vital focal
local’. We would like to take this opportunity to thank
point for the area.
Gretel for her hard work and dedication.
we hold in very high regard. It is with much pleasure
Michael Ansky Program Coordinator
Akiko Tomioka Counsellor/Program Manager
Gerri Mehra-Slevin Counsellor/Program Manager
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Photo courtesy of Hamilton Lund; DNSW
Thank you Our Supporters Our supporters are individuals, families, local business, government and nongovernment organisations. To these supporters we wish to say thank you for your generous support this year. Together we have been able to respond to the needs and interests of our local community and create a vibrant place to live. Among our major supporters are: • Australian Government Department of Social Services • Northside Community Forum • North Sydney Council • North Sydney Leagues Club • Partners in Recovery
Our Partners Our partners are involved in the delivery of KNC services. They bring skills and expertise to ensure that we deliver work to
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the highest quality standards and reach as
• North Sydney Community Centre
• Azad Uddin
many people in our community as possible.
• North Sydney Council
• Beverly Mead
Thank you for all of your efforts. Among our
• Partners in Recovery
• Corinne Botha
major partners are:
• Schizophrenia Fellowship
• Elizabeth Gervay
• Action Foundation for Mental Health
• St Aloysius’ College
• Frank Lander
• Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
• TAFE Crows Nest
• Gretel Jones
• Age Communications
• Uniting Care Mental Health
• Greg Wood
• Amateur Chamber Music Society
• Yarn on a Stick
• Hilary O’Hare
Our Volunteers
• Indu Kumari
• Community Care Northern Beaches
It would not be possible to achieve all
• Jeanette Lemmon
• C.R.E.A.T.E. Northside
that the KNC does without the efforts of
• Jeanette Whalen
• Crows Nest Centre
our extraordinary volunteers. We wish to
• Jenny Ho
• CMY
say thank you for dedicating your time
• Joanne Morris
• Des Frith – JKFrith Design
and talents to the Centre and for the
• John Dowse
• Greenway Tenants Group
positive impact that you have made on
• June James
• House with No Steps
the community. All of our volunteers are
• Laura Riddell
• Jobs Australia
too numerous to list here, but we wish to
• Narda Campbell
• Lifeline
acknowledge our regular volunteers that
• Roger Hack
• Lower North Shore Community Transport
turn up week after week to assist in this
• Shahla Jalili
• Matrix on Board
important work:
• Sheetal Haryani
• New Horizons
• Anthony Rustuccia
• Vincent Romeo
• Australian Chinese Community Association
• Jean Martin
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