2011-2012 Annual Report

WHO WE ARE 4

Our Mission 4

Our Vision 4

Our Stakeholders 4

Our Strategic Directions 4

WHAT WE DO 5

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE – SKILLS ALLIANCE BOARD & STAFF 7

Skills Alliance Board 8

Skills Alliance Staff 8

LIST OF MEMBERS 9

CHAIR’S REPORT 10

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 11

FEATURE STORY - FLOOD RECOVERY 12

SKILLS ALLIANCE ACHIEVEMENT OF STRATEGIC GOALS 15

TREASURER’S REPORT 20

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2012 21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHO WE ARE

We are an industry skills advisory body that leads and influences workforce development and innovation in Queensland’s

fitness, sport and recreation industries.

Our Mission

To assist industry to achieve workforce development related outcomes:

• Strategically by serving as a forum for industry stakeholders to identify issues and associated solutions

to industry workforce development challenges

• Operationally by undertaking workforce development related projects and offering enterprise and

sector/industry level products, services and advice

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the lead industry workforce development skills advisory body for the fitness, sport and recreation

industry in Queensland.

Our Stakeholders

We recognise five discrete groups of stakeholders who we target, engage and/or support:

• Industry Bodies and Organisations

• Government Departments and Agencies

• Education Sector Stakeholders

• Workforce Advisory Network Stakeholders

• Internal Stakeholders

Our Strategic Directions

We have the following overarching strategic goals that shape the direction of our operations and activities:

1. Influence relevant government, industry and training provider workforce development related policies, standards

and strategies

2. Support industry to work collaboratively together to ensure it can attract, develop and retain a high

quality workforce

3. Provide products, services and advice that meet industry and stakeholder needs

4. Sustain efficient and effective operations

WHAT WE DO

Our role is to provide leadership in the promotion of workforce and skills development for the fitness, sport

and recreation industry. This includes:

• Providing advice to and working with government including developing and delivering the annual Skills and

Workforce Development Plan on behalf of the fitness, sport and recreation industry throughout Queensland

• Providing advice to training organisations, industry and government on industry training needs, products and

expectations including traineeships

• Brokering and undertaking projects that support workforce development in the industry

• Developing workforce planning and development products, services and information to assist industry to

effectively attract, develop and retain its workforce

• Collecting information from industry on issues, needs and trends and reporting this information to both

government and the industry

• Supporting and encouraging industry networks to work collaboratively so they can identify, influence and

implement solutions to workforce development needs and challenges

• Working in conjunction with the state and federal governments on issues related to workforce development in

the industry

Engagement and Partnerships

Engaging directly with the sport, fitness and recreation industry throughout Queensland is a critical part of our role.

We consult and partner with the industry by attending and/or organising conferences, forums, workshops, one-on-one

meetings and industry research across the state. This consultation process generates valuable advice and information

to help us inform government of the industry trends and future direction.

Further, we work in partnership with Service Skills Australia and represent the industry in Queensland on the national

Industry Advisory Committee.

Value To Industry

We have extensive experience brokering programs to support our industry workforce growth and professional

development including:

• The Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). This government program aims to support skills and workforce development

strategies that have been prioritised and developed by industry and enterprises

• The Productivity Places Program (PPP) which delivered in excess of $3m of subsidised qualifications to industry

workers over a three year period

• Supported development and implementation of traineeships in Queensland since 1995 generating millions of

training dollars and employer incentives for industry

• The Jobs and Skills Development Officer position worked across Queensland supporting the 2010/2011

natural disaster recovery efforts. This position collaborated to secure extensive financial investment

from the Australian and Queensland Governments, and other funding sources to rebuild club and

community infrastructures

• Developed and delivered quality professional development training products for industry leaders

• Facilitated the sport and recreation volunteer portal - the hub of sport, fitness, outdoor and community recreation

volunteering. The portal is a connection point that links individuals who wish to volunteer in the sport and

recreation industry with organisations looking for, or providing events/activities that need volunteers.

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• Fitness • Sport

• Outdoor Recreation • Community Recreation

Industry Size and Employment

• Industry employment accounts for approximately 0.9% of total jobs in Queensland (2010) distributed across two industry areas (fitness; arts and recreational services)

• Industry employment in Queensland grew by 5.3% over the last year

• Industry employed 92,100 people (Nov 2010 quarter), compared to 100,700 (Feb 2010 quarter). In same period the full time workers increased from 47.1% to 57.3% (not including volunteers)

• Forecasts to 2015–16 indicate continued growth in the sector of 9.7% with greatest proportion of growth to be driven by fitness instructors (national)

• Participation - 2,759,400 people in Queensland participated in a sport or physical activity in 2010

• Volunteers - 185,000 adults volunteer with Queensland fitness, sport and recreation organisations each year

Labour market conditions

• Fitness Instructors - Job prospects very good; employment growth (for 2011-2012) expected to be strong; low proportion of full-time jobs; working hours are slightly higher yet earnings are lower; unemployment levels are below average

• Sportspersons, Sporting Officials and Coaches - Job prospects good; employment growth (for 2011-2012) expected to be strong; low proportion of full-time jobs; working hours are slightly higher yet earnings are lower; unemployment levels are average

• Fitness, Sport and Recreation Managers - Job prospects average; employment growth (for2011-2012) expected to grow slightly

Training

• Provided through SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package (SIS10) – supercedes previous 4 separate sport, fitness and recreation industry training packages (SRC04, SRF04, SR003, SRS03)

• In Queensland, most training delivered at Certificate II and III levels – strong growth in 2010-2011 in Certificate III

• Certificate II and III entry points for industry

• Productivity Places Program (PPP) made up primarily of Certificate IV (61%) and Certificate III (35%)

• User Choice overwhelmingly Certificate III (83%)

Employee shortages(in no order of priority)

• Fitness instructors (aqua instructors, older adult instructors, children’s instructors)

• Volunteers (governance, finance, volunteer management)

• Leadership and professionalism

• Umpires (e.g. indoor sports centres)

Skills in demand(in no order of priority)

• Outdoor recreation activity skills • Risk management • Current legislation and standards • Activity and program management • Marketing

• Business development and planning • Governance • Cultural awareness • Workforce development planning • Leadership

Growth opportunities

• Fitness • Activities for older people • Culturally appropriate fitness, sport and recreation activities • Developing volunteers to assist them to move into paid employment

The following organisation structure showing Board and staff representation is appropriate to address future industry

workforce development needs.

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Skills Alliance Board

Skills Alliance Staff

List of Members

Position Name Organisation

Chair Peter Henneken Independent

Sport Peter Cummiskey QSport

Outdoor Recreation Donna Little Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF)

Community Recreation Mark Walker Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association

Fitness Troy Morgan Willows Health & Lifestyle

Associate Member Representative David Garner Australian Powerboat Association

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General Manager Judy Higgins

Manager- Industry Development Stewart Cooke

Workforce Development and Engagement Deb Crompton

Industry Liaison Officer Sharon Galloway

Research & Policy Officer Jo Chiu

Administration Officer Julie Rosentreter

Project Coordinator Catriona Slattery

Trainee Christina Reid

Ordinary Members

QSPORT

Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF)

Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association

Associate Members

AFL Queensland Queensland Marching Association Inc

Aqua-Photo Pty Ltd Queensland Masters Swimming

AUSSI Masters Swimming (Qld) Queensland Olympic Council

Australasian Golf Academy Queensland Racing Limited

Australian Liquor Hospitality & Misc Workers Union Queensland Rugby Football League

Australian Powerboat Association Queensland Softball Association Inc.

Binnacle Training College Queensland Swimming Association Inc

Australian University Sport Queensland Volleyball Association

Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE Queensland Yachting Association

Central Queensland Institute of TAFE Mackay Campus Rowing Queensland

Churchie Anglican Church Grammar School Royal Life Saving Society Qld - Capalaba

Co-Efficient Adventure Resources Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE Toowoomba

Department of Sport & Recreation Services Sports Medicine Australia (Qld)

Department of Education and Training - Head Office Strive Training Australia Pty Ltd

Equestrian Queensland Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)

Fitness ‘n’ Motion Family Fitness Table Tennis Queensland

Fitness Advisory Services Pty Ltd Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School

Frenchville Sports Club Tenpin Bowling Association of Qld Inc

Hervey Bay Senior College The Outlook Training and Resource Centre

Hockey Queensland University of Queensland

International Training College Pty Ltd Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc

James Nash State High School Volunteering Queensland

Leading Edge Fitness Waterpolo Queensland Association

North Queensland Sports Foundation Wide Bay Institute of TAFE

PACI (Right Training) Womensport Queensland Association

Pony Club Association of Queensland Inc YMCA Camp Warrawee

Powerlifting Queensland Federation Inc

Quad Park Corporation Pty Ltd

Queensland Academy of Fitness

Queensland Academy of Sport

Queensland Keep Fit Association

Queensland Little Athletics Association KEEP

Membership of the QLD Fitness, Sport and

Recreation Skills Alliance is open to any nominated

representative from organisations, associations,

bodies, unions, companies, committees and

training organisations operating within or

associated with the recreation industry.

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It is my privilege to present this annual report as 2011-

2012 represents the completion of my first full year

as Chair of Skills Alliance. This year has seen many

achievements and accomplishments and I believe that

Skills Alliance has worked hard to consolidate its position

as the lead advisory body on workforce development

issues and priorities for the fitness, sport and recreation

industry.

The contract arrangements of two key projects concluded

this financial year. The outcomes of the work of the Jobs

and Skills Development Officer and the Productivity Places

Program are significant and will benefit the industry for

many years.

The Skills Alliance Jobs and Skills Development

Officer assisted a number of sporting and recreation

organisations damaged by floods and cyclone in

2011. Projects included repairing clubhouses, fields,

tracks and golf courses. I commend the Jobs and

Skills Development Officer on the work and effort

undertaken to assist clubs to get back on their feet and

operational again.

In addition the Productivity Places Program, at the

conclusion of the program after three years has seen

$3.1m invested and 888,701 training hours delivered to

more than 1200 students in the industry.

While 2011-2012 has been a year of consolidation,

the next twelve months will bring a number of

challenges that need to be explored at the broader

policy level by Skills Alliance. Of particular noting are

the flow on effects on communities by the resources

and mining boom, the needs of the Commonwealth

games, and how industry can make direct links into the

preventative health agenda. We will continue to work

with Skills Queensland and other relevant Government

departments to ensure the industry is equipped to meet

these challenges.

The move by Government to a demand driven, and more

competitive vocational education and training market,

will have an impact on the role that Skills Alliance and

other industry skills bodies play in this sector. There

will be an enhanced role for Skills Alliance in providing

timely, quality information and quality control within

the VET market. Information regarding career options,

occupational demand, pay and remuneration, available

courses, pathways, training providers, quality, prices,

subsidies and eligibility will be required not only to

inform individuals in terms of selecting training, but

industry and training providers in terms of operation of

the market itself. I am confident that Skills Alliance has

the capacity and flexibility in its operations and structure

to make the necessary adjustments to meet the needs of

a demand driven system.

Skills Alliance position as a lead advisory body has once

again been acknowledged with the confirmation that it

will be funded for a further twelve months to develop and

deliver the industry Skills Report. As the key source of

intelligence that influences the funding of training by the

State government, Skills Alliance will engage with industry

to ensure the decisions made about training priorities are

industry driven.

I also look forward to the opportunities that will be

provided in the second half of 2012 by the inaugural

Skills Alliance industry conference being held in October

2012. It will provide a valuable opportunity for industry

players to come together to discuss the future direction

of the fitness, sport and recreation industry, the impacts

on the workforce development needs of the industry, and

what this means for Skills Alliance.

Finally I would like to thank my fellow Board members

for their continued involvement and commitment,

and who give their time and expertise in guiding the

direction of Skills Alliance to achieve positive outcomes

for the industry. Also thank you to the Skills Alliance

management and staff whose skills and dedication have

been paramount in achieving the outcomes documented

in this report.

The 2011-2012 year has been a very busy and fulfilling

year for Skills Alliance with a number of projects

concluding with significant results and benefits for the

fitness, sport and recreation communities.

The Productivity Places Program (PPP) was a joint

initiative between the Australian and State Governments

which aimed to provide additional training places for

higher level qualifications for existing workers through

industry-led processes. Skills Alliance was contracted by

the Department of Education, Training and Employment

(DETE) as a broker to implement the program in the

fitness, sport and recreation industry. In 2011-2012

Skills Alliance successfully brokered over 1200 places.

In July 2011, a Jobs and Skills Development Officer (JSDO)

funded by the Queensland Government, commenced

with the Skills Alliance. The aim of the JSDO was to

create synergies and collaborate with key stakeholders

to generate projects and solutions to fitness, sport and

recreation organisations impacted by the 2010/2011

natural disasters. The JSDO has worked with industry in

flood and cyclone affected areas and successfully facilitated

a number of projects in Queensland. Some examples of

achievements include the Gympie AFL and Parks Rebuild

Project, the Ipswich Golf and Ipswich North Rugby League

Clubs, the Oxley Bowls Clubs and Bundaberg Sporting

Precinct. More detail about the number of participants and

people assisted is provided further in the feature story of

this report.

The Sport, Fitness and Recreation Volunteer Portal which

has been developed in conjunction with Volunteering

Queensland went live on November 2011. This is an

important tool for engaging and recruiting organisations

and individuals with an interest in volunteering in the

sport, fitness and recreation industry.

Skills Alliance also developed and submitted the 2011-

2012 Skills and Workforce Development Plan for the

Queensland Fitness Sport and Recreation Industry (Skills

report) to Skills Queensland. This report is critical as it

is the key piece of advice to the Queensland Government

on the skilling and workforce development requirements

for the industry. As it is used to fund future training

throughout the industry, Skills Alliance has provided

many opportunities for industry to have input into

industry priorities.

We have worked closely with Service Skills Australia on

the development of the new training package and liaised,

consulted with industry to provide input into variations

on modifications to industry training.

In 2011-2012 we continued our strong workforce

development advocacy role for the industry. Skills

Alliance continues to provide the vehicle for individuals,

organisations and industry to have a voice in determining

the range of skills needed by the workforce. As the skills

and workforce development agenda grows and changes,

the biggest challenge facing Skills Alliance is to ensure that

industry is adequately and consistently represented both

at the State and National levels to ensure the industry’s

workforce is equipped with high quality, valued skills for

the future. We also continued to work with closely with

the DETE on Traineeships, recognising that this is a key

pathway into the industry.

We will continue our efforts to build closer relationships

with stakeholders and will energetically seek their input

into the direction of the industry and to determine

workforce development needs. As an organisation that

is owned by industry, Skills Alliance values the advice and

views of our stakeholders in getting it “right”. We are also

committed to decision making that is industry led and

driven, and we will continue to provide opportunities and

new ways for industry to have its say.

We are fortunate to have a small team of dedicated staff

who are committed to delivering more of the same in the

next twelve months and meeting the challenges that will

bring. I would like to thank the Skills Alliance staff for

their continued high level of commitment and outcomes,

and also the Board for its ongoing guidance, support and

commitment to the Skills Alliance and the Fitness, Sport

and Recreation industry.

Peter Henneken AM

Chair

Judy Higgins

General Manager

CHAIR’S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

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FEATURE STORY - FLOOD RECOVERY

SKILLS ALLIANCE JOBS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (JSDO)

It was a very exciting, interesting and sometimes challenging twelve (12) months for the Skills Alliance JSDO. The

JSDO initiative received funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments to support the Queensland Natural

Disaster Jobs and Skills Package. These positions were seen to be critical to the rebuilding efforts of Queensland, and

the Skills Alliance position was to work closely with fitness, sport and recreation organisations affected by Cyclone

Yasi and the flood events of 2011.

It quickly became obvious that often these sporting clubs were the nucleus of the community and getting things back

to normal was a very positive sign for that community.

As the role was a state wide position, the JSDO travelled to Cairns, Townsville, Tully, Cardwell, Mission Beach,

Yarrabah, Ingham, Gordonvale, Bundaberg, Cherbourg, Murgon, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gympie, Sunshine Coast,

Beaudesert, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Dalby, St George, Goondiwindi, Mitchell, Roma and many suburbs of Brisbane.

During these visits, the JSDO met with community organisations, Commonwealth, State and Local government staff,

job service providers, Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative providers, industry associations, sporting and fitness

organisations, training providers, funding providers and other industry and Council based JSDO’s. These organisations

discussed and worked collaboratively on rebuilding community infrastructures and organisational specific needs and

determined a plan of action to create appropriate solutions for each of these communities. This was achieved with

advice and technical support, sourcing funding and partners to ensure projects maximised the dollar contributions

from government/s, RACQ Foundation, Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority and many other sources.

Clubs such as football, bowls, tennis, netball, cricket, baseball, golf, and many other sports have been rebuilt and/

or rejuvenated. Recreation industry clubs include motorcross, bushwalking, pony club, coast guard, out-riggings,

rowing etc have benefitted with new/or repaired walkways, paths, roads, bridges and play grounds, outdoor fitness

equipment replaced, gardens, retaining walls and fencing.

The JSDO position within Skills Alliance has generated approximately $4,520,307 contribution to the rebuilding efforts

by developing rebuilding projects across the state. An estimated further $20m has been contributed to the industry

through other government and non-government sources to support the fitness, sport and recreation industry recovery

from the devastating natural disaster events of the past 18 months.

Project Highlight – Ipswich Golf Club and North’s Rugby League Club

This project partnered with both clubs and Challenge Employment and Training to complete an extensive twenty

(20) week recovery project. The impact at the golf club included loss and extensive damage to perimeter 6 foot high

galvanised fencing, causeway bridges were washed away and extreme erosion of causeways, banks and pathways

throughout the golf club. The impact of the damage caused closures of some fairways/holes due to the unsafe

access, resulting in loss of revenue, membership and opportunities to hold tournaments for club members and the

general public. The rugby club completed major improvements to the internal clubhouse; however, the exterior

timber walls of the building needed repairs and repainting. Further to this their storage facilities were washed down

river and never recovered and replacement was required. This project provided employment for eighteen (18) local

unemployed people through the engagement of Green Army participants and utilising funds received from range of

sources. The total project cost was in excess of $250,000.

Despite the completion of the JSDO position, over the next twelve months, Skills Alliance will continue to work

closely with industry and progress the innovative project concepts which were identified during the disaster recovery

community consultations. These projects include Cultural Awareness for fitness, sport and recreation clubs to

increase multicultural participation in sport, an Indigenous Women in Sport Leadership Program and a Multicultural

Women in Sport Leadership Program to increase and improve the opportunities for women to lead their communities

in the fitness, sport and recreation industry.

The clubhouse hall

Bollards, fencing, irrigation, revegetation of spectators bank

The concrete path leading from the oval to the clubhouse

Newly rebuilt change rooms

The deck outside the clubhouse

Gympie AFL Club 2010 Floods

Refurbished coaches box The refurbished canteen in the clubhouse

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STRATEGIC GOAL

SUPPORT industry to work

together to ensure it can attract,

develop and retain a high

quality workforce

STRATEGIC GOAL

PROVIDE products, services and

advice that meet industry and

stakeholder needs

STRATEGIC GOAL

SUSTAIN efficient and

effective operations

Skills Alliance Achievement of Strategic Goals

STRATEGIC GOAL

INFLUENCE relevant government,

industry and training provider

policies, standards and strategies

Industry advocacy

Industry advice

Skills and Workforce Development Report (Skills Report)

Skills Alliance newsletter

Sport and recreation traineeships

Training package continuous improvement

RTO liaison

Workforce development resources

Career advice

Flood Recovery - Jobs and Skills Development Officer

Productivity Places Program outcomes

Volunteer portal

Contracts completion

Strategic Investment Fund

Project funding applications

Green Army participants fencing project Weir rebuild

Station Rd bridge project 2 tonne bridge placement

Green Army supervisor and participant Green Army participants installing bridge

Green Army participant Dale Whalley with Member for Gympie, David Gibson and DEEWR Representative Lisa McJannett

Treasurer of Gympie AFL Cats, Ben Ellingsen with Project Manager, Eddie Lees and Mayor for Gympie, Ron Dyne

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INFLUENCE relevant government, industry and training provider policies, standards and strategies

SUPPORT industry to work together to ensure it can attract, develop and retain a high quality workforce

PROVIDE products, services and advice that meet industry and stakeholder needs

SUSTAIN efficient and effective operations

Industry Advocacy

Skills Alliance has undertaken and/or participated in a number of structured consultations and engagements to

promote and advise on the workforce development needs of the industry. This has been conducted with and

between industry and employers, education and training providers including, but not limited to, Registered Training

Organisations (RTOs), Course Development Advisory Committees and other relevant industry advisory groups. It has

also been undertaken at the National level with Skills Alliance representing and advocating Queensland’s workforce

development needs at various national forums, such as the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) with Service Skills

Australia IAC.

Skills Alliance has also provided the link between government and the industry for workforce development issues.

For example Skills Alliance is currently working with industry on a more demand driven skills system, and will

be assisting Skills Queensland to implement the Training Guarantee system throughout the Fitness, Sport and

Recreation industry.

Industry Advice

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance has provided a number of opportunities and forums, seeking input from industry

sectors, regions, unions, other government agencies employment, education and training system stakeholders on the

workforce development needs of the industry. Much of this information will be used to inform the industry’s Skills

Report and to advocate for funding from various sources for workforce development activities and projects that have

been identified by the industry.

Skills Alliance has also undertaken research on interstate and overseas industry workforce development policies,

issues and trends, and fed that back to government and industry.

In addition, Skills Alliance has facilitated a number of forums for organisations in the industry affected by the floods

and cyclone of 2011. These opportunities have afforded such organisations a level of support and assurance that

assistance was available in their time of need to help them rebuild and get back on their feet.

Skills and Workforce Development Report (Skills Report)

The Skills Report is a key piece of intelligence used by the Queensland Government to allocate funding for

vocational education and training to meet the workforce development needs of Queensland. In the development

of the 2011-2012 Skills Report, Skills Alliance has actively involved industry, regions and government to develop

the Skills Report to ensure the future workforce development needs of the industry are right. This will ensure

that industry is equipped with the right mix of skills and qualifications to meet the challenges industry faces in

the future.

Strategic Goals Newsletter

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance continued to produce its bi-monthly newsletter to raise awareness of workforce

development activity occurring throughout the fitness, sport and recreation industries and to keep industry informed

on where it can have input, surveys, available funding and other opportunities for industry. The newsletter also aimed

to promote Skills Alliance products, services and efforts that can assist organisations and industry in their workforce

development needs.

Traineeships

Industry traineeship commencements in the 2011 calendar year were significantly higher than they were in 2010, with

the numbers of trainees commencing rising from 1002 to 1908.

This growth is almost certainly driven by the increased number of training providers given User Choice preferred

provider status after changes in mid 2010.

The number of school based trainees has risen to nearly 85% of the total, although over 72% of the trainees are

undertaking a Certificate III qualification. The most popular traineeship streams are Certificate III in Fitness (36%),

Certificate II in Community Recreation (23%) and Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (16%).

The new SIS10 qualifications were submitted and approved for traineeships in early 2012 and all trainees from the

approval date will need to be signed up in the new qualifications. Most of the traineeship models remained much the

same, although there were some new qualifications such as the Certificate III in Aquatics, now a separate qualification

instead of a community recreation stream. The most significant change however was the introduction of the Diploma

of Fitness and the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation as traineeships. This is the first time Diploma qualifications have

been available and traineeships in this industry and their acceptance and implementation will be monitored closely.

Training Package Continuous Improvement

Service Skills Australia has maintained the continuous improvement process for the SIS10 training package.

Consultations have been held across the country and the latest amendments are currently up for approval. Skills

Alliance has continued to participate in this process and encourages industry stakeholders to provide feedback on

relevant issues.

RTO Liaison

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance continued to monitor the standard of Registered Training Organisations delivering

training throughout Queensland and worked proactively to encourage other RTO’s where there are thin markets or

problems with standard of training delivered.

In addition, Skills Alliance provided support to appropriate Registered Training Organisations to secure User Choice

contracts in Queensland to ensure there is a choice of quality training providers for traineeships in the industry.

Workforce Development Resources – Axelis, ICP, Workforce Development Kit

Skills Alliance has developed and made available a suite of valuable resources designed to support workforce

development activities of the industry for both the paid and unpaid workforce.

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance continued to promote and make available the Axelis suite of resources to help clubs

and industry bodies develop the skills of the people working behind the scenes of fitness, sport and recreation

organisations. It aims to provide training and workplace support, offering practical and affordable solutions at a grass

roots and industry level.

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At a grass-roots level, Axelis offers professional development products to help individuals working or volunteering

in fitness, sport and recreation clubs and associations to improve their skills and knowledge. On an industry level,

Axelis offers tailored solutions and expert advice on education and training to help organisations better serve their

members, participants and clients.

The Industry Capability Program (ICP) is a leadership program for the fitness, sport and recreation industry in

Queensland that aims to give leaders in the sport, recreation and fitness industry the skills to better manage, grow

and train their workforce. It was developed as an industry specific non-accredited training program to support the

upskilling and development of managers and leaders. The resources provide industry-specific information in the

areas of Leadership and Governance, Strategy Making and People and Organisational Effectiveness.

In 2011-2012 the ICP resources were mapped against training package competencies in an effort to have the option

of ICP units available as accredited training. The resources have been mapped to the units in the Business Service &

Community Services training package as these can be exported into the SIS10 qualifications. Training packages are

being streamlined and a part of this process has been to ensure there is no doubling up of units across all training

packages. By mapping these resources, units of competencies can be utilised by industry though Registered Training

Organisations (RTOs).

Also, Skills Alliance has developed and made available through its website an industry Workforce Development Kit. This

resource aims to provide straightforward, practical guidance to support workforce development activities in fitness,

sport and recreation organisations. It includes such topics as recruitment and selection, mentoring, developing

effective teams, workplace support, worker wellbeing, worker performance, performance appraisal, professional

development, goal setting, organisational change, and retention.

Project Brokerage

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance brokered and undertook projects that supported quality workforce development in the

industry, for example –

1. Productivity Places Program: $3.1m over 3 years, over 536,812 training hours delivered to more than 1300

students in the industry (plus industry contribution of 20%)

2. Strategic Investment Funding: 600, 000 over 2 years (plus industry contribution of 30%)

3. National Workforce Development Funding: $120,544 over 2 years (plus industry contribution of 50%)

Career Advice

As part of its commitment to provide information on the options available in the fitness, sport and recreation industry,

in 2011-2012 Skills Alliance has continued to provide information and career advice to the general public, including

school leavers, on jobs and careers in the industry. This includes direct advice to telephone and email enquiries, as

well as providing links via the Skills Alliance Careers Portal on the website.

Productivity Places Programme (PPP)

In June 2012 the PPP brokerage managed by Skills Alliance will cease. The PPP was a joint initiative of the State and

Federal Governments which provided industry with access to higher-level qualifications for existing workers through

industry-led processes.

Between 2009, when Skills Alliance was contracted by the (then) Qld Department of Education and Training to broker

training to the fitness, sport and recreation industry and early 2012 when the final allocations occurred, more than

1300 industry workers were granted funding towards completion of a qualification or skill set.

Skills Alliance has successfully exceeded all the KPI’s in relation to the PPP contract, funding substantially more training

than required and negotiating prices which ensured value for government, and industry alike. The engagement with

RTOs has also increased the profile and the brand value of Skills Alliance. Many lessons were learned through Skills

Alliance’ role as a broker and these will be put to good use implementing the Strategic Investment Fund program in

2012/13.

Volunteer Portal

The Fitness, Sport and Recreation Volunteer Portal went live at the beginning of November 2011.

With the original contract ending in February 2012, this left minimal time for promotion and industry adoption and

the Skills Alliance was able to negotiate a further 12 months of limited funding support from the (now) Department of

National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing, Sport and Recreation.

There are positive signs of adoption and with increased promotion and marketing efforts it is anticipated that the

acceptance by industry will increase significantly over the remaining period of the contract.

The ability to promote events and training opportunities as an adjunct to the volunteer/opportunity matching is a

significant ‘value add’ for industry enterprises and training providers. Usage of this facility will not only drive a wider

range of clientele, but could pave the way for future income generation (from commercial enterprises).

Completion of JSDO Contract

In April 2011 Skills Alliance was advised it was successful in applying for funding for a Jobs and Skills Development

Officer (JSDO) to work with organisations that had been affected by the floods and cyclone. The position was funded

for a twelve month period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. The Skills Alliance JSDO contract is now complete and

many organisations have benefited from the JSDO’s efforts in facilitating funding to repair and restore sporting and

recreation club houses and facilities.

Strategic Investment Fund

In 2011-2012 Skills Alliance was successful in securing $600,000 under the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) to be

implemented in 2012-2013 and run for a two year period. Skills Alliance will implement a brokerage model and

support the skills development needs of the existing workforce of the industry and address some immediate skills

shortages with these funds.

Exploration of Additional Funding Opportunities

In an effort to fund and realise a number of specific project identified by industry, Skills Alliance has sought out and

applied for additional funding through a number of non-government avenues. These include funding for multicultural

awareness in sport and indigenous women’s leadership in sport, both of which are significant areas requiring additional

training.

Funding has always been competitive in these areas, however with the reduction of state government funds will

become even more so.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Once again, it is my pleasure to report on the financial position and operations of Skills Alliance for the 2011-2012

financial year. Skills Alliance has been successful in securing funding through a number of Queensland Government

programs to deliver outcomes for the Queensland Government and industry for this period. For example, major

funding sources that have supported the operations of Skills Alliance include:

• Skills Queensland contract to deliver the Skills Report

• Skills Queensland to deliver the Jobs and Skills Development Officer program for the industry

• Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) to deliver the Productivity Places Program

• Department of Sport and Recreation to facilitate the Volunteer Portal.

In 2010-2011 the Board made a decision to operate a deficit budget for the period which allowed Skills Alliance to

continue to deliver a number of key programs to the industry. In 2011-2012 the Board implemented a number of

structural changes in Skills Alliance which has enabled operations to be reviewed and revitalised. I am pleased to

inform members that Skills Alliance has turned this deficit into a surplus of $209,430 for the commencement of the

next financial year, however this is an extraordinary result and is largely due to these structural changes, management

fees for a number of projects, the ability to purchase PPP training at a lower rate than government, and an increase in

interest due to PPP funding held in the bank.

The financial statements for the year have been audited and the Auditor’s Report indicates a positive financial

position of the Queensland Fitness, Sport and Recreation Skills Alliance. The Auditor’s Report has been included

and I recommend this be accepted as an accurate reflection of the financial position of the Queensland Fitness, Sport

and Recreation Skills Alliance as of 30 June 2012. In summary, the overall financial position as at 30 June 2012 is

represented as follows:

Income and Expenditure

Total Income $2,282,415

Total Expenditure $2,072,985

Net operating surplus carried forward to 2012-2013 $209,430

Assets and Liabilities

Skills Alliance retains a balance sheet with total assets of $1,618,603 and total liabilities of $1,022,572, giving a net

asset figure of $596,031.

The current stable financial position, the continued core funding from Skills Queensland to deliver the Skills Report

secured until 31 July 2013, and the program funding to deliver the Strategic Investment Fund will enable Skills Alliance

to effectively provide services and support to the Sport, Recreation and Fitness industries in the immediate future.

However, Skills Alliance is fully aware that in an increasingly competitive funding environment, and the tightening

of government funded programs, it will need to utilise some of its surplus funds in 2012-2013 and explore other

avenues to grow revenue to maintain its standard of products and services.

Finally I commend the efforts and diligence of the Skills Alliance staff who are responsible for the day to day work

associated with the raising, recording and reporting of finances to me and my fellow Board members. In particular

the work of staff throughout the year at the Skills Alliance Board meetings in preparing and presenting financial

statements and reports on our account and transactions is very much appreciated.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2012

Fitness Sport & Recreation Industry Training Council Inc. Trading As Queensland Fitness Sport & Recreation Skills Alliance

Balance Sheet As At 30 June 2012

Mark Walker

Treasurer

CURRENT ASSETS $2012 $2011

Cash at Bank - Cheque A/c 19,769 122,724

Cash at Bank - Business Investment A/c 1,515,646 1,584,379

Cash at Bank - Visa Debit Card A/c 3,798 -

Cash on Hand 200 22

Sundry Debtors 900 1,103

Prepaid Expenses - 497

Total Current Assets 1,540,313 1,708,725

NONCURRENT ASSETS

Furniture and Equipment - at Cost 68,103 68,103

Less: Accumulated Depreciation (66,295) (64,509)

1,808 3,594

Intellectual Property - at Cost 96,963 96,963

Less: Accumulated Amortisation (20,481) (10,785)

76,482 86,178

Total NonCurrent Assets 78,290 89,772

Total Assets 1,618,603 1,798,497

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Sundry Creditors 60,675 44,104

Unearned Income 925,300 1,234,864

Provision for Employee Benefits 26,293 9,852

GST Payable 10,304 123,076

Total Current Liabilities 1,022,572 1,411,896

Total Liabilities 1,022,572 1,411,896

Net Assets $ 596,031 $ 386,601

Represented By:

MEMBERS’ FUNDS

Opening Balance 386,601 540,658

Net Surplus (Deficit) for Year 209,430 (154,057)

Total Members’ Funds $ 596,031 $ 386,601

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FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION INDUSTRY TRAINING COUNCIL INC.

Trading As Queensland Fitness Sport & Recreation Skills Alliance Income And Expenditure Statement For The Year Ended 30 June 2012

FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION INDUSTRY TRAINING COUNCIL INC. TRADING AS QUEENSLAND FITNESS SPORT &

RECREATION SKILLS ALLIANCE

Notes To And Forming Part Of The Accounts For The Year Ended 30 June 2012

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These financial statements are a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting

requirements of the Queensland Associations Incorporation Act 1981. The Committee has determined that the

association is not a reporting entity.

The statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Queensland Associations Incorporation

Act 1981. No Australian Accounting Standards or other mandatory professional reporting requirements have been

applied.

The statements are prepared on an accruals basis. They are based on historic costs and do not take into account

changing money values.

The following specific accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements:

A. Income Tax

No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt for income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax

Assessment Act 1997.

B. Leases

Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not

the legal ownership, are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised

recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed

residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest

expense for the period.

Lease payments under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are

charged as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

C. Intangibles - Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is recorded at cost. Such asset has a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated

amortisation and impairment losses. It has an estimated useful life of between five and ten years. It is assessed

annually for impairment.

D. Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the entity’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the

end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the

liability is settled.

E. Comparative Figures

Where required, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current

financial year.

INCOME $2012 $2011

Sport & Recreation Queensland - 111,558

Department of Employment & Training 259,500 281,705

Management Fees 6,250 -

Project Income 1,934,023 845,210

Interest 75,932 50,331

Other Income 6,710 1,774

2,282,415 1,290,578

EXPENSES

Accounting & Audit Fees 4,700 3,500

Bank Charges 147 327

Bookkeeping Expenses 4,075 5,862

Consultancy Fees 9,091 11,924

Depreciation & Amortisation Expenses 11,482 16,511

Entertainment 357 825

Fees & Charges 250 -

Industry Consultation/Facilitation 10,032 46,633

Insurance 4,433 3,938

Interest Paid 104 183

Legal Fees - 716

Marketing & Advertising 6,026 6,597

Membership/Affiliations 1,885 1,531

Motor Vehicle Expenses 842 4,262

Office Expenses 7,332 8,896

Computer/Website Expenses 14,760 9,557

Printing, Postage & Stationery 12,482 18,239

Professional/Organisation Development 3,671 3,364

Rent 10,290 9,233

Superannuation 48,367 31,866

Telephone & Internet Expenses 9,841 10,566

Travelling Expenses 22,321 14,015

Wages & Salaries 414,607 373,454

Project Expenses 1,475,890 862,636

2,072,985 1,444,635

Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) $ 209,430 $ (154,057)

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FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION INDUSTRY TRAINING COUNCIL INC. TRADING AS QUEENSLAND FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION SKILLS ALLIANCE

Statement By Members Of The Committee

The Committee has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose

financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the

financial statements.

The Committee has determined that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the

accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the accounts.

In the opinion of the Committee, the financial statements:

1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Fitness Sport & Recreation Industry Training Council Inc.

as at 30 June 2012 and its performance for the year ended on that date.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Fitness Sport & Recreation Industry

Training Council Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the

Committee by:

Peter Henneken

Chair

Mark Walker

Treasurer

Dated this 8th Day of August 2012

We have audited the accompanying financial report,

being a special purpose financial report of Fitness

Sport & Recreation Industry Training Council Inc. (the

Association), which comprises the balance sheet as

at 30 June 2012, the income statement, a summary of

significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes

and the statement by members of the committee.

Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Report

The committee of the Association is responsible for the

preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and

have determined that the accounting policies described

in Note 1 to the financial statements, which form part

of the financial report, are consistent with the financial

reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation

Act (Old) 1981 and are appropriate to meet the needs

of the members. The Committee’s responsibilities also

include establishing and maintaining internal control

relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the

financial report that is free from material misstatements,

whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying

appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting

estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial

report based on our audit. No opinion is expressed as

to whether the accounting policies used, as described

in Note 1, are appropriate to meet the needs of the

members. We conducted our audit in accordance with

Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards

require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements

relating to audit engagements and plan and perform

the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 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 judgment, including the assessment

of the risks of material misstatement of the financial

report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those

risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control

relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation

of the financial report 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 entity’s internal control. An

audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness

of accounting policies used and reasonableness of

accounting estimates made by the committee, as

well as evaluating the overall presentation of the

financial report.

The financial report has been prepared for distribution

to members for the purpose of fulfilling the committee’s

financial reporting under the Associations Incorporation

Act (Old) 1981. We disclaim any assumption of

responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the

financial report to which it relates to any person other

than the members, or for any purpose other than that for

which it was prepared.

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 Australian professional

ethical pronouncements.

Auditor’s OpinionIn our opinion, the financial report of Fitness Sport &

Recreation Industry Training Council Inc. presents fairly,

in all material respects the financial position of Fitness

Sport & Recreation Industry Training Council Inc. as of 30

June 2012 and of its financial performance for the year

then ended in accordance with the accounting policies

described in Note 1 to the financial statements, and the

Associations Incorporation Act (Old) 1981.

A M Giles & Co Chartered Accountants

Dated this 8th Day of August 2012

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION INDUSTRY TRAINING COUNCIL INC.

TRADING AS QUEENSLAND FITNESS SPORT & RECREATION SKILLS ALLIANCE

Report on the Financial Report

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