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Break O’Day Health Resource Association Inc

September 2nd 2008

AGM 2007

BODHRA is a voluntary

organisation which

welcomes any member of

our community interested

in better health outcomes

in our region.

Inside

Agenda 2

Presidents Report 3

Treasurers Report 8

Committee 2006-7 10

Officers 2006-7 10

Membership 11

Scamander Beach Resort

4th September 2007

7 pm

1. Apologies

2. Welcome to Guests

3. Confirmation of Minutes of AGM 2007

4. Annual Reports & Balance Sheet

5. Election of Office Bearers and Committee Members

6. Election of Public Officer

7. Election of Auditor

8. Closure

Refreshments

Committee

There may be a short meeting after Refreshments for any urgent business.


September 2nd 2008

AGM 2007

Agenda

Action Plan 2005-2015

On behalf of the Association I would like to welcome you to our 2007 AGM.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our hard working Committee for their dedication and commitment to improving Health Services to this Municipality. BODHRA recognises the valuable contribution from our volun-teers and is always seeking to recruit new members to enhance diverse par-ticipation and broad community ownership of the Association.

nity of developing a broader partnership with the Break O’Day Council on Health.

As the State Government continues to rationalise funding and with-

Chairs Report

Our Health Demographics

Growing Challenges

For eight years we have maintained and continued to expand health services where there was a recognised need in the Break O’Day region. During this time the task has become more complex— the increasing demand on our time and resources to continue the

work we began is reaching a position of unsustainability. BODHRA can no longer do this in isolation. We see the benefit to the commu-

..we have found

it imperative to

expand our role

to that of

lobbyist and

advocate..

Advocating for Health

draw services in Rural and Remote regions, we have found it impera-tive to expand our role to that of lobbyist and advocate, just to main-tain the services that are fundamentally safe for health provision and patient care.

At 3,809 sq km., Break O’Day is one of the largest local government areas in the State. Its population stands at around 6070 which more than doubles during the summer holiday season. Most of the population is focused in the coastal townships of St Helens and Scamander with St Marys as the other large town, and 8 smaller townships. Since 2001 there has been a 9% growth in population, with school enrolments up 25%, and Council building applications up 150%. The population is ageing faster than in the rest of the State and Australia, although there is a growing number of families (up 6% since 2001). The 2006 Census shows 1,680 families, 45% of which have children (750 families)

Break O’Day, and the St Helens area in particular, is the Tasmanian non-island municipality with

Most remoteness by road (ARIA index = 3.9, and 5.1 for St Helens, c.f.1.1 for inner regional cities like Launceston, 2.5 hr by road from St Helens);

Highest unemployment (ABS 2004 Tasmania = 6.7%,

BOD =16.5%)

Growing population, ageing profile (median age 46 com-


The University Dept of Rural Health’s regional health indicators for Break O’Day include

high proportion of population aged 65 and over (14.8%) ,

increasing proportion of children aged 0 – 4 years,

high level of socio-economic disadvantage (924),

high proportion of families on low income,

high unemployment rates,

relatively high death rates from accidents, poisonings and violence,

relatively high admissions for lung cancer, circulatory and respiratory sys-tem diseases.

BODHRA has an extensive history of complex project management and ex-pertise across a wide variety of focuses. Our core work in support of quality medical services sees us manage a significant number of long-term projects from varied funding sources. At present we manage five different funding grants, each with its own specific reporting, outcome requirements, com-mencement and cessation dates. (Table 1)

Chairs Report—2

Our Partnerships

‘BODHRA has

an extensive

history of

complex

project

management

and expertise ‘

Our Track Record

The Association has consulted widely and established valuable partnerships with a range of Health stakeholders. Of particular note is our participation in and facilitation of the Community Consultation processes for DHHS in Break O’Day for two important health sectors in the State.

Firstly, for the Primary Health Services Plan, the Association hosted three regional meetings for community and professionals, consolidated the findings and presented a 29-page submission to the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the Issues Paper.

Secondly, participation in the review process for the Review of the Mental Health Act (1996) for Tasmania has highlighted significant problems within the system for rural and remote regions, and for ours in particular. We are partnering with the State Mental Health team in pursuit of good solutions.

The value of this social capital, from our experience and expertise amassed over eight years together as a dedicated team should not be underestimated.

BODHRA would like to continue to expand its role in Health Provision and collaborate effectively with all tiers of Government to develop successful part-nerships into the future. In Table 2 we present our current initiatives and new projects for our community.


The Healthy Community Project : $270,000 per annum

BODHRA has been the auspicing body for funding this Regional Health Service since its inception in 2001. During this time a quality service has been provided across our communi-ty, identifying and addressing health needs within a preventative framework. Funding : Com-monwealth Department of Health and Ageing, renewed until June 2009

Youth Health Service : $40,000 per annum

BODHRA and the Break O’Day Council have a strong partnership in funding the Youth Health Service for the municipality. We have worked closely together over the past five years to provide services and activities which are health enhancing and promote well being for our young people 14 -24 years old.

The Building Blocks Project : $100,000 per annum

An outreach early childhood intervention and parent support service to the Break O’Day Municipality. Support parents to recognize the importance of and foster skills in the develop-ment of early literacy, numeracy and socialisation. Funding: Commonwealth Department of Family, Housing and Community Services.

The GP Accommodation Site, owned by BODHRA: Value $344,000

The GP House site in St Helens provides accommodation for visiting locums and their fami-lies. Managed by BODHRA, the property was purchased through a successful grant applica-tion with the University Department of Rural Health.

The Portland Court Infrastructure Site, owned by BODHRA: Value $369,000

In 2002 BODHRA purchased three blocks of land in Portland Court (borrowings from ANZ Bank and repayments from rental stream of the GP House). This secured a site to relocate a building purchased from Medea Park Assoc Inc. Relocation under a grant from the Common-wealth Department of Health and Ageing gave secure premises for the Healthy Community Project.

Chairs Report— Tables

Table 1— Current Projects

Chairs Report— Tables

Table 2— Initiatives

Mental Health Program : $150,000 per annum

Community consultation is currently in progress with a funding submission to the Commonwealth Dept. FACSIA to provide a Mental Health Worker for this Region through COAG initiatives.

Mental Health Supported Housing Options

Future provision of supported housing options for people with a mental illness in Break O’Day. Community consultation is in progress as to the need.

Healthy Active Australia Grants : $150,000 per annum

The Project will employ a Lifestyle Coordinator to plan, develop and facilitate programs in line with the Na-tional Physical Activity Guidelines and the National Health & Medical research council Dietary Guidelines to increase participation in physical activity and increase individual knowledge of good nutrition.

Development of the Portland Court Health Site

Surveys and community consultation are in progress for the future development of this site. The Associa-tion recognises that there are many other Health requirements that are lacking in the community, and the consultation process fully explores the many options available to expand our service to its full potential.

Community Transport

Negotiations are underway for the provision of community transport within the Break O’Day municipality. The availability of the Medea Park bus for use within the community is a future possibility and support for this project is currently being sought. This project will be facilitated by BODHRA and will require significant man-hours to Co-ordinate Volunteer Drivers, funding submissions and overall management. As affordable transport is such an important issue to rural and remote regions, this opportunity should be embraced.

Disability Employment Program

BODHRA currently employs a maintenance worker for the Healthy Community Project Site and the GP Ac-commodation House. We would like to expand this service to include other community members with Disa-bilities and we have local businesses that are willing to participate in this project. Improved access for wheelchair users in the community is also a priority for the Association.


The Association currently employs 2 full time and 7 part time workers locally, injecting $300,000 per annum through salary and wages, into the Break O’Day community. Our successful Grant application for a Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator will attract a salary of $60,000 per annum. These

positions have provided economic stability for families, and have a flow-

on effect into the business community. The provision of office space and accommodation at the Healthy Community Site also attracts a range of visiting services to the area, many of which stay overnight. This also has an economic benefit for businesses in the region and has growth poten-tial. The provision of long-term rental accommodation for GP’s and visit-ing locums to the region further stimulates the economic base of Break O’Day.

I must reiterate that all of BODHRA’s work rests on volunteer service by our Committee and Officers, and advise the community that this is an

Chairs Report—3

Volunteers

‘We confidently look forward to these sources of help — the benefits to all

are clear!’

Economic Benefits

increasingly unsustainable load. The Association does not burden our municipality by fund-raising to support its activities. To continue our critical work we need financial management support and have made submissions both to Break O’Day Council and to the Commonwealth

Department of Health and Ageing to secure it.

We confidently look forward to these sources of help—the benefits to all are clear!

Gail Paulsen

President


The Coordinator and her team have been working very well within their budg-et but find that increasing fuel costs are pushing vehicle expenses up. Both our Mental Health and Podiatrist programs have been asking for addition-al funds but under our current DoHA agreement these are capped. Our palli-ative out of hours care will be reassessed early in the coming year as

TasPrac will pass management of this service back to us and the Project will have to reassess the budget.

As the team moved to self-management after the TasPrac management phase, it was necessary to set up an account at the Commonwealth Bank that would enable them to access electronic payroll services. This now seems to be working well.

The Building Blocks grant was received prior to this financial year but was not used until the worker was engaged in partnership with St Giles. In a similar way to the Youth Health Worker partnership with Council, we pay St Giles the salary, the oncosts, and the Professional development / training costs. This

Treasurers Report

Building Blocks

‘BODHRA

remains in a

good financial

position‘

Healthy Community Project

initial year saw an overrun due to purchasing the resources ($14,798) and evaluation ($5,000) but these will be recouped in the coming year although increasing vehicle expenses will have to be factored in.

We made a small surplus on our rental accommodation and sundry income, less expenses of $8,618 but after loan repayments of $7,238, finished with a net surplus of only $1,380. The good news is that our loan, taken out to pur-

chase the land at Portland Ct is now down to $42,459 from $65,000 and the roof on our Healthy House has been upgraded, but the painting still needs to be done.

BODHRA Inc


As our properties have just been revalued by the Valuer General I have asked the Auditor to show these true values in our accounts when they are presented. The valuations are

Treasurers Report—2

Valuations of

Association

assets have

more than

doubled.

These represent more than double the preceding valuations of

For the past nine months we have been reimbursing our Chair for some of the expenses that she has incurred in fulfilling her role. BODHRA have applied to both Council and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing for assistance with this type of expense but I will be proposing to the Committee that our President should receive an Honorarium of $5,000 p.a. (or part thereof) until any such assistance is received. Applying such a fixed amount will improve stability within our accounts and the Chair will know how much she can spend without bringing her receipts for approval each month.

Finally I wish to thank the Executive for their support over this past year and although, due to other commitments, I cannot devote more time to BODHRA, I am proud of our achievements.

Matt Osborne

Treasurer

President’s Expenses

2007 Land Value Capital Value

30 Idas Ct $100,000 $244,000

5-7 Portland Ct $ 80,000 $289,000

Total $180,000 $533,000

2006 Land Value Capital Value

30 Idas Ct $18,000 $92,000

5-7 Portland Ct $40,000 $127,500

Total $58,000 $219,500


Mrs Christine Bishop

Dr Alison Bleaney

Clr David Clement

Mr John Denman

Mrs Sue Gofton

Dr Roger Harlow

Ms Alice Hewitt

Mr Peter Mackie

Mr Len Miles

Clr Margaret Osborne

Mr Matthew Osborne

Mrs Gail Paulsen

Mrs Evie Rae

Mrs Karen Rawnsley

Committee 2006-2007

The quality of

people in an

organisation

makes the

biggest

impact on

what it can

achieve.

Officers, Staff 2006—2007

President Mrs Gail Paulsen

Vice President Mr John Denman

Treasurer Mr Matthew Osborne

Secretary Dr Roger Harlow

Public Officer Mr Peter Mackie

Auditor Garrotts

SUBCOMMITTEES

Many community members and health

professionals give valued service :-

Mental Health.

Healthy Community Project.

Disability Services.

Portland Court Infrastructure.

Publicity.

Community Transport .

Building Blocks.


ABN 24 380 317 726

5 Portland Ct.

ST HELENS

TAS 7216

Phone: 0417684463

Email: [email protected]

Visit us at

www.bodhra.org.au

of working actively for

better health and health

resources in our region,

including medical and allied

health, mental health,

youth services and aged

care, as well as primary

health promotion.

Most members become part

of our Committee which is

the governing body of the

Association and meets

quarterly on the first

Tuesday of June, Septem-

ber, December and March.

B O D H R A i s y o u r

Association, with a current

membership drawn from

community, business,

education, veterans,

church, Council and health

professions.

Membership is open to any

person in our community

who subscribes to our aims

Much of the Association’s

work is now handled by

subcommittees, which meet

monthly or at need. These

allow us to draw on the

skills of other community

members with particular

interests. You don’t need to

be a member to belong to

these.

Interested?

Contact the Secretary on

0417684463, or by email at

[email protected]

Visit us on the web for more

information at

www.bodhra.org.au !

Membership

http://www.bodhra.org.au



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