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Annual Report 2013

Contents

2 Professor Chris O’Brien AO

4 Our Vision

6 Message from the Chief Executive

7 Year in Review

11 Patient Story

12 Gifts to the Sydney Cancer Centre

14 Our Journey

16 Thanks to Sponsors and Supporters

18 Corporate Partnerships

19 Lifehouse Board Members

21 Financials

22 Statement by Trustee

23 Independent Audit Report to the Trustee of the Lifehouse Australia Trust

24 Income Statement for the Year ended 30 June 2013

25 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2013

26 Grants and Program Expenditure

27 Project Commitments and Reserves

28 Comparison of Fundraising Costs

29 Contact the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Annual Report 2013

CHRIS O’BRIEN LIFEHOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2013 1

Chris O’Brien was a man of leadership, vision and courage. He inspired people, both through his work as a cancer specialist and through his own three-year battle with an aggressive brain tumour.

Chris transformed his personal adversity into a national opportunity, using his experience to fight so much harder for cancer patients and their families. Chris’ vision was for an integrated cancer treatment centre, where patients will no longer have to navigate their way through all the different elements of dealing with their illness alone. His vision will be realized when the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse opens to patients in November 2013.

Born in 1952, Chris grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney and studied medicine at the University of Sydney, graduating in 1976. After completing his residency and surgical training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, (RPAH), Chris specialised in head and neck surgery and completed clinical fellowships in England and the USA before returning to Australia in 1987 to join the staff at RPAH as a consultant head and neck surgeon.

There he contributed to the expansion of the clinical service, making it one of the largest in the country. Chris also established a basic research and international clinical fellowship program under the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, which he founded in 2002.

Chris held two postgraduate degrees from the University of Sydney – a Masters of Surgery for his basic research in microvascular surgery, and a Doctorate in Medicine for his internationally recognised work on the management of metastatic cancer involving the parotid gland and neck, particularly cutaneous melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

He was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and in 1998 founded the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Society, a multidisciplinary society comprising surgeons of all disciplines, radiation and medical oncologists and allied health professionals, and of which Chris was President in 2004.

Professor Chris O’Brien AO

MS MD FRCS (Hon) FRACS 3 Jan 1952 – 4 June 2009

Help us engineer a future without cancer

In 2003 Professor O’Brien became Director of the Sydney Cancer Centre, based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He developed a proposal to transform the Sydney Cancer Centre into a world-class comprehensive cancer centre – Lifehouse.

Chris was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in November 2006 and stepped down from all of his clinical and administrative positions to focus on his therapy and treatment.

Chris maintained a positive and confident outlook throughout the following few years undergoing numerous operations and a variety of treatments including complementary therapies to ease the symptoms and side effects he was experiencing. He continued to work tirelessly on the promotion and future construction of an integrated cancer centre (Lifehouse), which would focus on the needs of and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.

The proposal to transform the Sydney Cancer Centre into a world-class comprehensive cancer centre gained the backing of the federal and state governments and was officially launched by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in April 2009.

On Australia Day 2005 Chris was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to medicine and, on the eve of his death (4 June 2009), he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia.

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Our mission at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is to improve the quality of life of cancer patients, carers and their families by advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of the disease.We began with an ambitious plan to transform cancer care by creating an integrated and patient-focused centre of excellence.

Now that dream is becoming a reality, with construction almost complete and final preparations underway to open the state-of-the-art $260 million facility to patients in November 2013.

But Lifehouse is more than a new building, it is about creating a new organisation, with the patient at the centre of everything we do.

Around one in two men and one in three women will get cancer. Every year in NSW alone more than 39,000 new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed – that is more than 100 every day.

We want to make things easier for people with cancer through integrated treatment, research, education, complementary therapies and support. At Lifehouse, everything a patient needs will be in one place, including allied health, complementary therapies and psychosocial support.

Lifehouse is located alongside Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Sydney University in Camperdown.

From November 2013 patients from RPA’s Sydney Cancer Centre will move across to Lifehouse.

Turning the vision into realityThe transition of services will be staged. Stage 1 involves the opening of certain outpatient services, including ambulatory care clinics for breast surgery, gynaecological oncology, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck, radiation oncology, medical oncology and chemotherapy.

Our purpose-built Integrative Medicine centre - the Lifehouse LivingRoom will also open, providing supportive services, education and complementary therapy treatments that can be used in partnership with clinical care to help relieve stress, reduce pain and anxiety and manage symptoms and side effects.

Once Stage 2 is complete, in late 2014/15, Lifehouse will also provide surgery, in-patient beds and an Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a strong focus on educating the next generation of cancer clinicians and on medical research, including trials of new drugs, both by conducting our own research and by partnering with other institutions.

Lifehouse represents a unique model of care and funding in Australia, as a not-for-profit public benevolent institution treating public and private patients. We have no shareholders and income is reinvested for the benefit of our patients.

The facility is located on state government owned land and Lifehouse has received more than $180 million in federal government grants.

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Message from the Chief Executive

Bringing innovation and research together, in a supportive working environment and culture, Lifehouse will be a place where shared learnings mean greater care for all patients and their families.Timothy Dugan, CEO, the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

The 2012-2013 financial year was full of negotiations, deadlines and unique challenges at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

As Chief Executive of this great hospital, it has been incredibly satisfying to see the hard work of each one of our team and supporters come to fruition with the construction of the 43,500 sq metre Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. A significant milestone was reached in May 2013 with the Lifehouse team moving into Level 5 of the new facility.

Throughout the financial year a number of hugely successful fundraising initiatives were undertaken which will help fund the key patient initiatives and programs currently being developed at Lifehouse. In total over $6 million was raised through fundraising events – many of which feature in the Year in Review in the following pages. In July the inaugural black tie gala dinner Apple of Life, held at Doltone House in Sydney, raised over $200,000 to fund Care Coordination at Lifehouse. Under this program each patient will be assigned a care coordinator, offering support and direction through a single point of contact from the moment of diagnosis throughout their treatment, care and survivorship phases.

I was very proud to lead the Lifehouse team in the inaugural Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer in October 2012. 1,623 riders came together with sponsors, crew members, volunteers and supporters to raise an incredible $5.7 million for Lifehouse, cycling 200km through New South Wales from Sydney Olympic park over two days. It was the largest single fundraising event in Australian history, and I was grateful and humbled by everyone involved in making the Ride such a success.

In February we launched a comprehensive DVD on Gynaecological Cancers entitled ‘Let’s Talk’. The DVD, produced in conjunction with the Sydney Gynaecological Cancer Committee, addresses a range of important issues and topics common to women who are living with the impact of gynaecological cancer, as well as providing a valuable resource to those closest to them.

In April we announced the formation of the ‘Centenary Institute - Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Research Labs’, generously supported by the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and the University of Sydney.

This partnership brings the Centenary Institute, leaders in the cancer research field, together with the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and will offer patients access to the very latest research being done into genetics and cancer. Collaboration is truly the key to new discoveries and to revolutionising cancer treatment and prevention.

Chris’ vision is soon to become a reality – everything a patient needs will be available at Lifehouse, a truly integrated, world class patient-focused centre of excellence. Throughout each stage of development of Lifehouse the commitment to improving the lives of people with cancer has never been forgotten. We are on track to begin treating cancer patients in out-patient clinics in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in November 2013.

To the Chairman and Directors of this organisation, our staff, supporters, families and friends, I say thank you – we could not have achieved this without you.

Timothy DuganChief Executive

Year in Review

July 2012

Apple of Life, Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney In July 2012 Tim Cussell and his new wife Freya led a group of young, committed supporters to host more than 500 generous guests at the inaugural black tie gala dinner, Apple of Life.

Tim Cussell was a fit, passionate rugby player when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged just 27. He underwent radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a major operation to remove his large bowel and affected lymph nodes.

Tim is passionate about raising awareness of bowel cancer symptoms. He presented guests with a humorous, yet touching account of his cancer experience and talked about the importance of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse holistic approach to cancer care.

Master of Ceremonies Peter Overton, who generously donates his time to compere Lifehouse events, spoke of the special friendship he developed with Professor Chris O’Brien and wife Gail, and the promise he made to Chris to support his vision for an integrated cancer facility at RPA.

More than $200,000 was raised through the Apple of Life event which will fund Care Coordination at the new Lifehouse facility. Care Coordination is crucial in providing exceptional care to patients from the first moment of their diagnosis, throughout their treatment journey and into the care and survivorship phases. Each patient will have a Care Coordinator, providing support and direction through a single point of contact – someone to help navigate appointments and tests, explain medical terminology and create a care pathway that extends beyond treatment.

We estimate it will cost $100,000 to cover the salary and administration of each Care Coordinator and so are extremely grateful to all involved with this hugely successful fundraiser.

Apple of Life Event fundraises more than $200k

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Year in Review

New Fellowship celebrates an honoured lifeFriends and family of the late Simon Kerr SC generously provided funds to establish a Fellowship in his memory. Simon very sadly died last year from stage 4 melanoma at the age of just 39.

Simon’s sister Belinda Kerr hopes the Fellowship will expedite improved understanding of melanoma, and advance research findings, one day leading to a cure.

“Last October melanoma took Simon’s life away devastatingly quickly. He had a young son who he adored, a very close network of family and friends and a stellar career. He was right in the prime of his life. Simon was our can-do man, when he was around you felt like anything was possible. Inspired by this, we hope that Simon’s Fellowship can do something meaningful towards finding a cure for melanoma,” says Belinda.

The inaugural Simon Kerr Fellowship will be awarded in 2013 in the area of melanoma treatment and research. Awarded on an annual basis, third year trainees or junior medical oncologists (first year FRACP) will be eligible to apply, and successful candidates will be encouraged to enrol in a higher degree such as an MPhil or MPH to formalise the educational component of the fellowship. A salary will be provided to support training in patient management, allow fellows to present research findings and conduct clinical trials.

The Fellowship will improve the capacity of the Sydney Cancer Centre, and subsequently Lifehouse, to provide the very best quality care to melanoma patients. It will train the next generation of medical oncologists in the management of melanoma, the use and evaluation of the latest therapies and the contribution of clinical trial data to the global body of melanoma research, ensuring breakthroughs benefit melanoma patients everywhere.

Banco Chambers raise $100K for Simon Kerr fellowship

August 2012

City2Surfers raise thousandsWe are extremely proud of all our City2Surf runners who raised almost $20,000 for Lifehouse this year.Special thanks to 12 year old Amelia Griffin, deciding to run in honour of her aunt Karyn, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Ame broke her collarbone a few weeks before the event but still managed to finish in 1 hour 32 minutes and raise over $4,000 for Lifehouse.

Top Right: Sam Thomas (L), running with friend Eileen Kelly, lost her father to cancer six years ago and was proud to support Lifehouse in this year’s event.

Top Left: Sarah Ledwidge (L) and her daughter Anthea participated in honour of their dear friend Ripple Boyle, who passed away from cancer in February.

Bottom: Serena Kloucek, diagnosed with cancer at 34, says she felt fortunate that she “was in the excellent hands of the team at RPA”.

An Outstanding Rugby FundraiserAlthough it had been five years since they’d last played rugby, two young cancer patients took to the field when the Knox Old Boys played Mosman in a long-awaited charity match benefiting Lifehouse.

Tim Cussell, diagnosed with bowel cancer when he was just 27 and Lachlan Robertson, 33, undergoing treatment for oesophageal cancer, made a special appearance on a day that essentially celebrated mateship.

“It was a fabulous day,” said Tim. “I miss the camaraderie associated with playing rugby, more so than the physical aspect of playing. I certainly don’t miss waking up bruised and sore on Sunday mornings.”

Lachlan played rugby with the Knox Old Boys for several years. On Saturday 25 August 2012 the team, made up of veterans of the club who have played since 2001, faced Mosman RUFC on the Knox grounds. It was a close match and at half time the score was 7 all. The game opened up in the second half as Knox

Brothers IV Brothers players

October 2012

Sunsuper Ride to Conquer CancerIn October 2012 the first annual Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer drew 1,623 riders and raised over $5.7 million for Lifehouse.

Ride participants cycled over 200 km through New South Wales with an overnight camp in Camden before returning to Sydney for an emotional finish on Sunday.

“We were absolutely thrilled, grateful, and humbled by everyone involved including all riders, sponsors, crew members, volunteers and thousands of people who donated so generously to help make the first ever Sunsuper Ride To Conquer Cancer an incredible success for Lifehouse,” said Timothy Dugan, CEO of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA.

2012 was the inaugural ride in NSW and the largest single fundraising event in Australian history. The now annual Ride draws thousands of participants from across Australia and brings together communities of survivors, cyclists and supporters who train and fundraise for months in order to participate in the annual two-day journey through NSW. Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer

secured the victory with a 35 – 7 score line. There was a very passionate crowd of several hundred supporters cheering the players on, which added to the excitement and atmosphere of the day.

Close to an incredible $100,000 was raised through this event and the funds will make a real difference to the future of cancer treatment, research and education.


In November 2012 Lifehouse announced the launch of The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. This is the sister event to the already very successful Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer, which last year raised $22 million across four cities in Australia. Those who took part in the ride have already experienced how life changing and unforgettable these events are.

The Weekend will be held for the first time in Sydney on November 9-10th 2013, and involves an incredible two-day walk journeying over 60km through Sydney. In addition to raising significant funds for research, prevention and treatment of cancer, the walk is designed to challenge participants, creating a sense of genuine accomplishment, as they are truly making a difference in the fight against cancer.

Day one commences with an inspirational and reflective Opening Ceremony before participants journey 30km to the overnight campsite. Here walkers

February 2013

Lifehouse Launches ‘Let’s Talk’ DVDIn February 2013 Lifehouse launched a comprehensive DVD on Gynaecological Cancers, providing critical support to those women affected, as well as their families and carers.

The DVD entitled ‘Let’s Talk’ was produced in conjunction with the Sydney Gynaecological Cancer Committee, a group established by women who have battled a range of cancers all categorised under the gynaecological umbrella. Directed by Dr Norman Swan from the ABC, it features a series of interviews and real life stories that address a range of important issues associated with gynaecological cancer. Topics include the impact on relationships, physical aspects, fertility, menopause, sexual issues, and handling lifestyle changes after gynaecological cancer.

‘Let’s Talk’ was conceptualised by Kath Nattress, a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Sydney Gynaecological Cancer Group at the Sydney Cancer Centre, who could see that there were many women out there who needed more support.

“Let’s Talk is such an apt title for the DVD because so often women who have been diagnosed don’t feel comfortable discussing their particular condition.

Living with Gynae Cancer DVD Launch

Young lung cancer patient advocates for the complementary therapy offering at Lifehouse

Year in Review Patient Story

Beating the oddsWhen marketing executive and mother of two Caroline Bernardi was diagnosed with lung cancer, her life changed forever.

“It was surreal,” says Caroline, who was 44 at the time. “I recall delivering Christmas presents to my clients in the morning and then at 3.00pm finding out I had inoperable cancer. The following day I was told I had a less than 5% chance of surviving more than 12 months.”

Five years later Caroline is busy looking after her two daughters and completed the Sun-Herald City2Surf to help raise money for Lifehouse.

“The new facility is truly unique. To know where to go, to be welcomed with a smile, to be expected and to have the majority of your care under one roof is incredible – it takes a lot of the stress away at a very anxious and scary time.”

Caroline is particularly excited about the complementary medicine offering at Lifehouse.

“Meditation was a key element of my journey. It gave me true inner strength and an escape from the fear and anxiety of leaving my husband and children. I believe there is a lot patients can do to prepare their body for the onslaught of what western medicine brings. It’s great Lifehouse is supporting patients in this way.”

Access to clinical trials is another offering at Lifehouse that Caroline believes will make a difference for patients.

“Unfortunately I didn’t respond to chemotherapy so if it wasn’t for a clinical trial, I am not sure I would be here today,” Caroline says.

As part of the trial, Caroline took three tablets a day, and “within five days I could feel the tumours starting to soften.”

Caroline Bernardi, with daughters Claudia (left) and Ava

However as any health professional will tell you, talking through the issues plays a vital part in empowering a patient to become more informed and therefore better prepared for what is ahead, which is precisely what Let’s Talk will assist in doing” says Kath.

The DVD was launched in February, Ovarian Cancer month, at an event hosted by writer, comedian and Chair of the Gynaecological Cancer Foundation Jean Kitson. Jean gave a wonderful address that resonated with the entire audience.

Lifehouse is proud to have facilitated such an educational and supportive tool that provides women living with cancer and their carers the information they need to get through each day. ‘Let’s Talk’ is available to order online (for free) or can be viewed in specific chapters from the Lifehouse website.

can enjoy a relaxing massage, warm showers, hot catered dinner, entertainment and a good night’s sleep in preparation for their return journey the next day.

The Weekend concludes with a Closing Ceremony to honour and celebrate the achievement of not only completing the 60km walk, but also for the difference participants make by raising money towards research to end women’s cancers.

Walkers are fully supported along the way with pit stops, snacks, hydration stations, relaxing meals, cheering crowds, and staff and medical professionals as required.

Whether you are walking as a survivor of cancer, on behalf of a loved one, or for the future of all women in your life, The Weekend invites anyone to participate in the event.

The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers

“This will sound bizarre but if I had my time again I would still want to have gone through all that I have because it’s changed me as a woman, a mother, and a wife. Through a combination of complementary medicine, western medicine and access to clinical trials I have beaten the odds. The care and facilities at Lifehouse will support others to do the same”.


The Sydney Cancer Centre provides a wide range of support services for cancer patients, their families and carers. Lifehouse funds the operations of the Cancer Support Services which are run by a single coordinator and volunteers. This includes:

● Cancer Information and Support CentreThis is a place for patients and carers to go for information or to relax to get away from the biomedical side of the cancer experience. It is visited by over 2,500 people each year.

● Complimentary Tea Trolley ServiceA rotating team of volunteers is responsible for offering tea, coffee, juice and biscuits to patients waiting for appointments. They also offer sandwiches at lunch time. This small gesture often makes a difference to patients while they are waiting or during treatment.

● Ward VisitsVolunteers trained in active listening visit inpatients three times a week to offer support to people from the country, people who have few visitors or simply those who enjoy a friendly chat.

● Administrative and Clinical SupportVolunteers help busy departments with filing, mailing and data entry. Trained volunteers also assist with busy clinics by greeting, checking in and weighing patients and ensuring that their files are in order.

● Volunteer Transport ServiceThe Volunteer Transport Service has been operational since the early 2000’s and in the past year Kia Motors and The Honda Foundation have kindly donated vehicles to transport patients of the Sydney Cancer Centre to and from their treatment sessions. The service is manned by volunteers and operates each weekday for patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

The Kia Grand Carnival runs a service to nearby Central Railway Station, connecting patients from regional NSW, and the Honda Odyssey transfers patients living in Sydney’s Inner West and surrounding suburbs. The patients are usually referred to the service by nurses and social workers.

This Lifehouse initiative enhances and extends the patient care offered by the Sydney Cancer Centre. We are very grateful to both The Honda Foundation and Kia Motors for their generous support.

● Bereavement ServiceLifehouse funding allows the Sydney Cancer Centre to provide ongoing support for the family and carers of cancer patients through counselling and contributions to memorial services.

● WorkshopsCancer Support Services runs or refers patients to a number of creative and wellbeing workshops that help patients connect with one another and assist them in dealing with the side effects of their illness and treatment. The workshops include: arts and crafts, painting, floral decoration, meditation, music therapy and Look Good, Feel Better Workshops.

● Palliative Care - Reiki Program – Canterbury Hospital and CommunityFunding from Lifehouse has allowed for a Therapy Room to be set up within the Telopea Ward at Canterbury Hospital including the purchase of the equipment needed and to pay for a qualified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master to visit the ward twice per week and offer these services to patients. This program has been hugely successful with many patients leaving the ward and making appointments to revisit and to continue receiving free massage and Reiki sessions from the therapist. The service has also been extended to cover palliative care patients who are unable to leave their home.

● First of its kind in Neurosurgery and NeuropathologyFunding from Lifehouse has enabled the establishment of a new standardised molecular test for MGMT methylation in the Molecular Neuropathology Laboratory at RPA. This test is of great importance to glioma patients, their families and the treating physicians, and the only service of its kind in NSW.

Patient Support

Patient Care

Research

● PathologyThis program is developing new ways of personalising treatment for patients with cancer. The research being carried out at the Sydney Cancer Centre is using cutting edge technologies to look for mutations in a number of important genes which may be used to predict which patients will respond to targeted therapies in lung cancer. In breast cancer, the research is investigating better ways to determine the right chemotherapy treatment by looking at changes in the number of copies of genes such as HER2 and MYC. The project is progressing well and the researchers hope to move this research from the laboratory and into use at the SCC in the near future.

● Head and Neck Cancer This research project is testing a new theory which tries to improve understanding of how cancers progress. Experiments on mice to test the interactions in tumour growth have been successfully completed and time will now be spent analyzing the tumours and other tissues of tumour bearing mice to identify the mechanisms by which the genes promote growth and metastasis in head and neck cancers.

● Radiation OncologyHuman Papolloma Virus (HPV) is now one of the major causes of throat cancer in Australia. This research project will determine differences in the effects of radiation on the level of expression of protein between throat cancers caused by, or not caused by, HPV. The project will help develop strategies for the treatment of patients with throat cancer with the ultimate aim of decreasing the impact of this disease.

In addition to building the Integrated Cancer Centre, the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse continues to support the activities of the Sydney Cancer Centre.Thanks to the support of our donors, Lifehouse has been able to fund research and provide financial assistance for the care and support of cancer patients.

Gifts to the Sydney Cancer Centre


Inspired by world best practice there was commitment by the Sydney Cancer Centre medical professionals and the Board to establish a comprehensive cancer centre at RPA

A feasibility study was commissioned to research and report on global integrated cancer centres and world best practice

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Our journey so far

SEPTEMBER Professor Chris O’Brien and Professor Michael Boyer present report findings and their recommendations for an integrated cancer centre to NSW Health

NOVEMBER Chris O’Brien was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour

Chris transformed his personal adversity into a national opportunity

MAY Federal Government commits $10M in funding for cancer research

JUNE NSW Government commits $1M for the preparation of a business case for an integrated cancer centre at RPA

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER In the Federal election lead up there is a commitment of $50M by both major parties towards the building of an integrated cancer centre incorporating research, education and clinical care at Camperdown

FEBRUARY Structural steel erection for roof complete

Launch event for ‘Living with Gynae Cancer DVD’

MARCHStage 2 Final ‘bid’ submission sent to Commonwealth

Installation of Radiation Oncology bridge

Selection of FF&FE clinical equipment completed

Finalised Allied Health model

APRILPlan B (Interim LOIS) planned for implementation

Integrative Medicine Business plan complete

MAYLifehouse team move into Level 5 of the new facility

Detailed planning for completion of facility and opening underway

Final signoff and agreement on services opening on Day 1 – 18 November 2013

JANUARY Commenced communications with Sydney Local Health District leaders + employee representative groups

FEBRUARY Excavation and lift pit preparation

B2 (parking) complete

Lease Agreement for Bathurst Street office completed

Summer eNewsletter distributed

Radiation Oncology building refurbishment commences

MARCHB1 (parking) complete

Patient Advisory Group established

Denim and Diamonds event

Newsletter for local residents

ICT Team moves in to the Bathurst Street city office

APRILForming of Ground Floor and car park ramps complete

Contract signed with Charm Health for the Lifehouse Oncology Information System (LOIS)

Models of Care signoff with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)

MAYLiftcore jump form above ground

BMPX party on site to celebrate reaching ground floor

LOIS design workshops

$10M Bond sold to Investor

SLHDemployee communications commence

JUNELevels 1 and 2 completed

Lifehouse vision and employment principles presented to impacted employees at SLHD

Medirest + Campos coffee selected for retail

JULYLevel 3 complete

Initiation with Unions of Greenfields Enterprise Agreement

National Safety and Quality working party

Winter eNewsletter

Apple of Life Event fundraises more than $200K

First meeting of the Integrative Medicine Steering Committee

AUGUSTLevels 4, 5 and 6 completed

Façade commenced

Coordination of Care workshop

AUGUSTCity to Surf raises $15K

SEPTEMBERLevels 7 and 8 completed

Brothers IV Brothers raises $100K

SEPTEMBERBanco Chambers raises $100K for Simon Kerr Fellowship

Spring newsletter

Design workshop with Integrative Steering Committee

OCTOBERStructure complete

Film ‘Make a Difference’ Fundraising DVD

Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer raises $5.7M

IPTV (inpatient entertainment system) site visits completed

Lifehouse greeting cards printed for sale

BMPX Top out party on site

NOVEMBERFaçade panels completed to Level 7

Structural steel to Level 9 installed

Launch of ‘Walk to end Women’s Cancers’ for November 2013

DECEMBER

Supporters thank you event on site

Communications sessions with impacted employees at SLHD

Completed selection of bed and patient trolleys

Facility signage project complete and in production

MARCH Lifehouse Branding finalised by Cato Purnell and Partners

APRIL

Photo shoot involving Patients, families, carers and Sydney Cancer Centre staff

Decanting of Page Chest building completed

MAY Agreement for Lease documents signed with SSWAHS

JUNE Part 3A Application lodged for Stage A and A1 (building and shell for inpatients) with NSW Department of Planning

JUNE TO DECEMBER Schematic and detailed design user groups underway

OCTOBERApproval for early works and tunnel relocation

Charitable Bonds issue opens

NOVEMBER Tunnel works commence

NSW Health agrees to

Lifehouse constitution

DECEMBER Building Tender Closes

Planning approval received for construction of Lifehouse

APRIL

Lifehouse hoardings erected on Missenden Road frontage

JUNE

Launch of LifeSupport Magazine

MARCH Lifehouse Branding finalised by Cato Purnell and Partners

APRIL

Photo shoot involving Patients, families, carers and Sydney Cancer Centre staff

JULY

Professor Chris O’Brien Commemorative Lunch

AUGUSTSydney University affiliation agreement signed

Brookfield Multiplex awarded $142M construction contract

New Sydney Cancer Centre/Lifehouse website developed and launched

SEPTEMBER

Excavation works on site completed

First Lifehouse supporter survey distributed

OCTOBERConstruction commences

Site visit by Ministers The Hon Nicola Roxon MP and The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP

NOVEMBER

Establishment of crane and first concrete pour on the site

DECEMBER

First supporter event on site to celebrate the commencement of construction

APRIL Official launch of Lifehouse at RPA project at Government House and the Federal Government commits another $100M

JUNE

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Professor Chris O’Brien passed away and awarded Office of the Order of Australia by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

11 JUNE State Funeral for Professor Chris O’Brien AO at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney

SEPTEMBERFormal agreement with the Commonwealth and signed Heads of Agreement with NSW Health locking in funding and operational arrangements

Lifehouse receives $8.8M for Milestones 1 and 2 from the Commonwealth

OCTOBER Works commence on site and $36M received for Milestone 3

NOVEMBER Chris O’Brien Memorial Dinner at Great Hall University of Sydney

Architects Rice Daubney appointed to design the facility

DECEMBER

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Premier Kristina Keneally and Gail O’Brien turn the first sod

APRIL – JULY The name Lifehouse at RPA is confirmed

OCTOBERLifehouse business case prepared and signed off in December

Launch of the Chris O’Brien Biography – Never Say Die

DECEMBERNSW Government pledges support and leasehold over the land

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Wasley Jnr, JamesWaters, GordonWatkins, CraigWearne, LesleyWhite, PatrickWhitehead, JohnWickland, ScottWilliams, BrianWillis, StephenWood, HenryWright, BeverlyYoung, ThomasZammit, Lawrence

IN CELEBRATIONAdler, AndrewAustin, RexBaldan, LinoCarrol, JeanCreighton, TerriDaniell, PeterEggleton, JanneHarris, CatherineJenkins, ScottJohnston, ElizabethMacGregor, MalcolmO’Shaunessy, HeleneOwen, JudithSimons, JeanyWatt, SandraWutzke, Harry

THANK YOU FOR HOSTING YOUR OWN EVENTANZ Sydney Airport BranchAyling, PamelaBernardi, Caroline and SimonBertuzzi, JohnBoyle, LaraBrookfield Mulitplex StaffBrothers IV BrothersCalgas Pty LtdCanterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Linedancing Sub ClubCardno NSW/ACT Pty Ltd Carrington, DeeCave, PaulChan, SylviaChang, MichaelCharity Greeting Cards Pty LimitedChemay, HarryChintalaphani, ShantiDubbo Stock & Station Agents Pty LtdEgyptian Womens Association of AustraliaeQuipo tranQuilo team

Evans, NickoFirst State SuperForbes Horticultural Society and Garden Club IncFort Street High SchoolGetReal Workwear & SafetyGifts N Things LeuraGillett, DavidGraham, DonalHackett, MichelleHermo, LydiaHiley, Carolyn & BillHoulton, JudyIzzillo, AnthonyJain, SwatiJohnny Warren Jamberoo ClassicJudd, LanaKogarah CouncilLeisure Lea Gardens Residents CommitteeLove, KatieLucas, JadeMalouf, MargaretMammas & MammasMcKay, SamanthaMercebellMonteiro, NicolaNational Seniors Australia Sydney Inner West BranchNSW Police ForceOrnelas, GastaoPhil MathewsonQuay Grand Suites SydneyRamus, PeterRivers, AngieRowntree, KellieSamuel, SandraSCEGGS DarlinghurstSenior, Kerri-annSerono, MerckSGA Property ConsultancySmith, AshleighSydney University Football ClubTaylor, AndyThe Colostomy Association of NSW IncThe Seccombe familyThomas, SamUltimo TAFE, Events Management StudentsWaddell, MargaretWollongong Wholesale NurseryYoung Australian Chinese Chartiy Foundation

THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU WHO ENTEREDNISSAN Sydney Triathlon Petchell, AlexBlackmores Sydney Running Festival Farroukh, Sue2012 Rebel Sport Ran 4 Fun Boyd, Jarryd2012 Sun Herald City2Surf Armstrong, LesleyDavidson, NinaEllankil, LizGriffin, AmeliaKloucek, SerenaLavelle, CarleyLedwidge, AntheaLedwidge, SarahLister, BarrieMccormack, JessPedersen, MarcPutnam, JoelTaylor, ToriLavelle, CarleyTeng, RubyTonel, Patricia

Thank you for supportingLifehouse

$100K AND OVERBrookfield MultiplexJAAM FoundationLeichhardt Flying Club TrustLo, Kam Ling BarbaraLo, Wai Kong

$50K TO $99KBurlaf Pty LtdInghams Enterprises Pty LimitedMaple-Brown Family Charitable Foundation LtdNuttelex Food ProductsOsmal Products Pty Limited

$10K TO $49Barraba Cancer Patients Fundraising GroupBlackburn, T DBrahimi, GuillaumeCampbell Edwards TrustCanYA CRC NewlindsDarwell, PatriciaDavies Family Foundation Pty LtdDouglass Hanly Moir PathologyGleeson, JustinJ J Richards & Sons Pty LtdKing, GrantLiverpool Catholic ClubLow, BoonMacquarie Group FoundationNedigi Pty LtdRoyal Motor Yacht Club NSWS & J Cook Family FoundationSandran Pty LtdThame, JohnTonkin, WendyWarner, PhilippaWestpac Community InvolvementWillimbury Pty Ltd

$2K TO $9,999$2K to $9999Aram, Henri WalterAustralian Chinese Charity FoundationBailey Interiors Bain InternationalBarnett, DarrellBeirut Hellenic Bank LtdBender, NBlomfield, JacquelineBreakspear, Tim

Brereton SC, PeterBrian Burgess ManagementBuoro, JulieCampbell, KerriCave, PaulCentral Coast Automotive Pty LtdClarke, JaneClarke, TonyClub Five Dock RSLColeman, ACorporate Video AustraliaCowling, DavidCrawbuck Foundationde Haart, ErikDick, R AEgyptian Womens Association of AustraliaEnhanceFinancial PartnersFord, KennethFuller, JohnGardos, RobertGleeson, FGraham, DonalGregg, FrankGriffin, SueGuardian Interlock Systems Australasia Pty LtdGyde, KennethHarris, CatherineHeliflite Pty LtdHorvath, P AHough, JamesInner Wheel Club of NorwestJia Hwa Co Pty LtdJohn H Jones Pty LtdJohnson, ChrisJungleboys Pty LtdKatana 1 Pty LtdKerr, BelindaKremer, BenjaminKulevski, PeterLai, Li-HuaLindsay, ElizabethLJ Hooker Wahroonga & PymbleLong, MargaretMacDonald, IainMacGregor, MalcolmMak, KelvinMcCarroll Automotive GroupMcCarthy, JohnMcColl, RuthMcHugh, RichardMcMillan, Robert

McMurray, CarolMesley, WendyMoore, C AMylecharane, EwanNeill, BruceNewcastle Mining ServicesOrd Minnett LtdPendergast, DeborahPham, KieuPickering, RichardPicone & Co SolicitorsPohl, DavidRed BalloonRich, JaneRitchie, JessieRoach, PeterRobertson, JohnRowell, DorothyRoyal HotelScali, DonnaSeklawy, AnthonySharp, LindaSheer, OliverSherlock Financial GroupSpringvale United Mine Workers Charity Fund St Margarets ChapelSydney Lyric Theatre Pty LtdThe 480 Fund Pty LtdThe Deloitte Foundation The Facial Rejuvenation ClinicThe Isabel & John Gilbertson Charitable TrustThe James Keepkie Family TrustTulgan Pty LimitedUlan Coal Mines LimitedWang, Sheng-LiWard-Thompson, RamonWaterhouse, RaymondWatson, JamesWearne, E RWestpac Banking CorporationWithers, ChristopherWollongong Wholesale NurseryWright, Julie AnnZanardo, Nat

BEQUESTSEstate of the Late Susan PowellEstate of the Late May Lillian PerkinEstate of the Late Mr John IrvingEstate of the Late Michael James Burrow

Estate of the Late Gerrit Geert Minke Estate of the Late Moira Frances PoynterEstate of the Late Beverley Frances GillettEstate of the Late Jane Elizabeth Le MesurierEstate of the Late Joan JenkinEstate of the Late Dr Una GaultEstate of the late Alan Gutherie Patterson

VALUE IN KINDCrossing the ditchDoltone HouseEleanor OystonJennifer Kate AustraliaStuder GroupThe Facial Rejuvination ClinicTriton MaintenanceVittoria CoffeeZilzie Wines

IN MEMORIAMAbberton, JosephAbbott, CliveAbela, JohnAdam, JimmyAggarwal, Inder Allen, Samuel CharlesAllsop, RosemaryAnderson, RachelAzzopardi, DonnaBach, HilaryBagot, AnnabelBalfour, OliveBannatyne, LeanneBarber, JudyBarnett, JanBasile, GiuseppeBateman, AlanBishop, PaulBittman, IreneBlume, MarkBonner, JimBonnitcha, FrankBoundy, MoiraBrown, Cook (Bluey)Brown, RobertBrunner, RonBurgess, RobBurke, HelenBurnett, ElizabethBurrows, PeterBurton, YvonneButtery, GrantByrne, KevinCalabrese, Salvatore

Campbell, CatherineCampbell, RosalieCanterbury, MikeCapuano, RalphCarswell, KyleClark, RolandCoelho, JosinoConstantinou, AngelaCooke, RosemaryCorreas, MCoulter, LiamCraig, RichardCrawford, RobertCremasco, JoanCurrie, DawnCutler, Hamilton RodenDalli, BarbaraDavies, TonyDavis, SuzetteDay, JohnDe Freitas, JohnDenton, GeorgeDoughty, Prudence Douglas, PatriciaDrew, BryanDrury-Frederick, AnnetteEggleton, Brendan LeeEid, AmalEriksson, RaijaEtheridge, DavidEustace, JamesEveritt, MichaelFalconer, FlorenceFerguson, MaryFerguson, MayFlannagan, SusanFolkes, KarenFoster, Stephen MichaelFourtounis, PoppyFriedland, PeterFuller, ElizabethGaffey, ThomasGiuffre, GiuseppeGoonewardene, ShelaghGraham, SueGray, TimothyGregory, CliveGriffin, Ann-MarieGurrieri, EmanueleHackett, JohnHagan, JoanneHahn, FrederickHampton, DonaldHarb, YousefHarrison, RhonddaHartely, MichaelHartley, BillHayes-Bomski, SuzieHenry, Sue


The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is very grateful to receive significant ongoing value in kind contributions for our fundraising events, appeals and patient support services from Guillaume at Bennelong, JCDecaux, Wildfire, The Gordon Frost Organisation, Kia Motors, Honda Foundation, Winestock, ACMN, Combined Wine and Foods.

Corporate Partnerships Lifehouse Board Members

Ian Breedon (Chairman)Ian Breedon is a Senior Partner and National Leader of Real Estate with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Mr Breedon was previously a managing partner of

Greenwood Challoner & Co prior to a merger with Deloitte. He has been involved in engagements for numerous major Australian and international corporations. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and a Registered Company Auditor.

Mr Breedon was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in April 2005 and is Chairman of its Finance Committee. Mr Breedon was appointed a member of the company on 26th May, 2011. Mr Breedon was appointed as Chairman on 6th July 2012.

Toni Cody (Deputy Chair)Toni Cody a Company Director and Consultant is a Bachelor of Economics graduate from Monash University, Melbourne. Mrs Cody is currently a Director of The Sydney Theatre

Company and past Director of the Australian Ballet from 1999 till 2010 and past Chair of the Australian Ballet Audit Committee. She is also a past Director and Vice Chair of the Kambala Girls’ School Foundation.

Mrs Cody was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in August 2003.

Michael Boyer AMMichael Boyer AM has been Director of the Sydney Cancer Centre for the past five years and was formerly the Area Director of Cancer Services for the Sydney South West Area Health Service. A

clinical professor within the Central Clinical School of the University of Sydney, Prof. Boyer has been a medical oncologist for more than 18 years, specialising in the treatment of thoracic and head and neck cancers. Prof. Boyer is actively involved in research, focusing on the testing of new anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of lung cancer. He is on the board of Directors of the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer, and is the Conference Co-Chair for the 15th World Conference on Lung Cancer, to be held in Sydney in 2013.

In 2010 he was made a member of the Order of Australia for his work as an educator, a clinical trials researcher and for his involvement in the development of integrated care facilities for people suffering with cancer, having been intimately involved in the creation of the business case for Lifehouse.

Prof. Boyer was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in August 2003. Prof. Boyer resigned as a member of the company on 26th May, 2011.

Guillaume BrahimiGuillaume Brahimi, master chef of the Guillaume at Bennelong Restaurant at the Sydney Opera House, and Bistro Guillaume in the Crown Entertainment Complex, trained under

the French maestro chef, Joel Robuchon in Paris.

Mr Brahimi moved to Australia from France in 1994. Guillaume at Bennelong has received a number of outstanding awards and the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide has awarded it the status of two chef hats. Bistro Guillaume has been awarded one chef hat in The Age Good Food Guide.

Mr Brahimi supports various Sydney charities and has generously assisted in hosting many events for Lifehouse, raising funds for breast and male cancer research and treatment.

Mr Brahimi was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in January 2005.

Paul Cave AMPaul Cave is the Founder and Chairman of BridgeClimb, which opened in 1998. Mr Cave and BridgeClimb have been recognised by the tourism and business community both in Australia

and overseas and he was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of his service to the tourism industry in New South Wales and to the community as a supporter of a range of health, sporting and charitable organisations.

Mr Cave is a University of NSW Advisory Council Member, University of NSW Alumni Leader, Sydney Opera House Leadership Circle – Founding Member, Director and Founding Shareholder of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises and Director in InterRisk Australia Pty Ltd.

Mr Cave was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in July 2007.

Sam Chisholm Mr Chisholm has been a Director of Telstra, Chairman of Foxtel, Chairman of Sky News, Director of Film Australia, Director of the Australian Wool Board, Director of the Victor Chang

Cardiac Research Institute, Chief Executive and Managing Director of British Sky Broadcasting, Executive Director of The News Corporation, Director of Tottenham Hotspur FC, Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Nine Network, Executive Director of Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd.

He is an Honorary Doctor of The Queensland University of Technology and a member of Australian Television’s Hall of Fame.

Mr Chisholm joined the Lifehouse Board in 2007 and was appointed Chairman in June 2009. Mr Chisholm was appointed

a member of the company on 26th May, 2011. Mr Chisholm resigned as Chairman and as a member of the company on 27th June 2012.

William ConleyWilliam Conley is a senior partner with Ashurst. He has served on the board of Ashurst and has been Chairman of the Audit Committee and Managing Partner of

the firm’s Canberra office.

Mr Conley principally advises Australian Government agencies and private sector corporations in commercial and corporate law matters, including major contracts, privatisations and acquisitions. He also advises on the statutory regulation of government and private sector corporations. He is the Ashurst Relationship Partner for the Department of Defence and is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW and the Supreme Court of the ACT.

Mr Conley was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in April 2004 and is a member of its Finance Committee.

Robin CrawfordRobin Crawford has been active in the not-for-profit sector for many years prior to his appointment with Lifehouse. Positions include Director of Clean Up Australia Limited and The

Schizophrenia Foundation of Australia. Mr Crawford helped form and is a Director of the Centre of Social Impact based at the University of NSW and Melbourne and Swinburne Universities. He is also Chairman of GoodStart Limited, the not-for-profit company formed to acquire the remaining 678 ABC Learning Centres.

A graduate of Arts and Law from the University of Sydney, Mr Crawford moved into investment banking in the early 1970s – initially in London with Morgan Grenfell and later in Sydney with Schroders where he became Executive Director and Head of Corporate Finance. In the 1980s he was a Founding Director of Macquarie Bank and a Member of the Executive Committee. He retired from executive roles in the 1990s, but continued his association with Macquarie Bank.

Mr Crawford was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in July 2007.

Timothy DuganTimothy Dugan is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA. He has had more than 20 years experience in diverse roles in health and research

management in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors including clinical roles, senior management and business development.

The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse relies on corporate citizenship and philanthropic leadership of leading professional services firms Bain and Company, Deloitte and Ashurst. We are very fortunate to have the benefit of their advice and expertise.


Lifehouse Board Members

Financials

Mr Dugan has an MBA from the Melbourne Business School (Melbourne University), a Bachelor of Applied Science from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Grad Diploma in Corporate Governance.

In addition to his role as CEO and a Director of The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA, Mr Dugan is also a Director of two private companies. His past positions include Chief Operating Officer and Company Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, member Stakeholder Board, Australian Stem Cell Centre of Excellence and Commercial Manager, Mayne Nickless Radiology, NSW and QLD.

Mr Dugan was appointed to the Lifehouse Board in April 2009 and is a member of its Finance Committee and Building Committee.

Prof. Diana Horvath AODiana Horvath AO has had a most distinguished 44 year career in medicine since her graduation from the University of Sydney in 1968. An initial two years a resident at Royal Prince

Alfred Hospital (RPA) was followed by two years at the John Hopkins Hospital in the United States.

After establishing the Community Health Services in NSW, and obtaining a Masters Degree from UNSW, Prof. Horvath returned to RPA in a medical administration role and became Medical Director and later General Superintendent in 1987. She was involved in the Australian Hospital Association (now Healthcare Association) for 20 years and became its National President. In 1989 she became Director of Health Services at Eastern Sydney Area Health Service. She spent 3 triennia in a variety of senior roles with NH&MRC, culminating in her appointment as the Chair of Council; and many years as a Commissioner with the Health Insurance Commission. Prof. Horvath was the first woman appointed as CEO of a NSW Health Service (Central Sydney, and later Sydney South West) which she held for 14 years; resigning to inaugurate the Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Health Care.

Prof. Horvath was made an Officer in the Order of Australia for her contribution to health and health services management. She was awarded the prestigious Sid Sax Medal for her ongoing roles in public health services; the International Hospital Federation award for Innovation in Health Management; the Centenary of Federation medal and made an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney.

Prof. Horvath was appointed to the Board of Lifehouse in May 2009 and is a member of its Building Committee.

Robert McMillan OAMHaving studied accounting, Mr McMillan has keenly analysed business trends and developments over several decades, across the broad corporate

sectors of print and related industries. His substantial and diverse business expertise comes from having previously owned and operated several large companies within the consumer market.

As Managing Director of McMillan Printing Group, he grew the organisation from a small operating base to being the market leader for print management and print logistics services in Australia. In June, 2007, he sold McMillan Printing Group to Champ Equity and remains an equity holder in the larger group.

Mr McMillan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community through a range of charitable organisations.

Mr McMillan was appointed to the Board of Lifehouse in February 2005 and is a member of its Building Committee. Mr McMillan was appointed as a member of the company on 6th July 2012.

Max Moore-Wilton ACMax Moore-Wilton AC has held a number of positions as either Chairman or Board Member of major Commonwealth and State business enterprises and has extensive experience

in the Australian Transport Sector.

Mr Moore-Wilton was appointed Chairman of Macquarie Airports in April 2006 and Chairman of Macquarie Media Group in 2007. He is also Chairman of the Sydney Airport Corporation Limited and President of the Airport Council International (ACI) World Governing Board.

In December 2002 Mr Moore-Wilton was appointed Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of the privatised Sydney Airport Corporation.

Prior to this appointment, he was Secretary to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet from May 1996 where he oversaw fundamental reform of the Commonwealth Public Service. Mr Moore-Wilton was appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List in 2001.

Mr Moore-Wilton was appointed to the Board of Lifehouse in July 2007.

Janine Gail O’BrienGail O’Brien is a physiotherapy graduate from Sydney University. She has worked as physiotherapist in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) and Dubbo

Base Hospital, as well as in private practice. Mrs O’Brien worked as Practice Manager of her late husband, Prof. Chris O’Brien AO’s private practice at RPA Hospital and St George Hospital from 1987 to 2006.

In 2002, Mrs O’Brien helped her husband launch the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute based at RPA, and has continued to work in a voluntary capacity managing events and raising funds for the Head and Neck Fellowship Programme and basic and clinical research programmes for head and neck cancer.

Mrs O’Brien was appointed to the Board of Lifehouse in August 2009.

Gary TurnerGary Turner is a partner of Bain & Company’s Sydney office and is co-head of the Asia-Pacific Financial Services Practice. Mr Turner joined Bain & Co in 1985 and has more than

25 years experience in many areas of the financial services sector.

Mr Turner’s experience includes the development and implementation of growth strategies, international expansion, corporate transformation programmes, performance improvement, cost reduction programmes and mergers & acquisitions.

Mr Turner holds an MBA with distinction from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Brasenose College, University of Oxford. Mr Turner also sits on the Board of Governors of Wenona School.

Mr Turner was appointed to the Board of Lifehouse in August 2007, and was appointed a member of the company on 26th May, 2011.

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EXTRACT FROM ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THE LIFEHOUSE AUSTRALIA TRUST

Independent Audit Report to the Trustee of the Lifehouse Australia Trust


Statement by Trustee

In the opinion of Lifehouse Australia (Lifehouse), in its capacity as trustee of the Lifehouse Australia Trust (Trust):

a) the Statement of Comprehensive Income gives a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of the Trust with respect to fundraising appeals for the financial year ended 30 June 2013; and

b) the Statement of Financial Position gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust with respect to the fundraising appeals during the financial year ended 30 June 2013; and

c) the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) (Act), the regulations under that Act and the conditions attached to the authority granted under that Act have been complied with by the Trust; and

d) the internal controls exercised are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the Trust from any of its fundraising appeals.

Dated at Sydney this 25th day of October, 2013.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Trustee.



2013 $

2012 $

CURRENT ASSETS – FROM DONORS

Cash and term deposits 26,624,132 32,703,607

Other Financial Assets 449,016 157,627

FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Cash and term deposits 16,972,218 97,038,173

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables 132,741 1,683,062

Prepayments 128,196 217,322

Total Current Assets 44,306,303 131,799,791

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Furniture and equipment 19,175 42,025

Capital Works in Progress 191,613,859 63,297,258

Total Non-Current Assets 191,633,034 63,339,283

Total Assets 235,939,337 195,139,074

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Payables 5,010,251 5,562,670

Provision for employee entitlements 259,671 129,778

Total Current Liabilities 5,269,922 5,692,448

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 24,868,817 19,086,870

TOTAL LIABILITIES 30,138,739 24,779,318

NET ASSETS 205,800,598 170,359,756

TOTAL TRUST FUNDS 205,800,598 170,359,756


Income Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2013 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2013

2013 $

2012 $

REVENUE FROM GENERAL OPERATIONS (excl. Government Grants)

Fundraising Revenue

Fundraising events 4,370,433 647,433

Appeals and other donations 2,831,743 7,162,908

Bequests 1,162,870 537,838

8,365,046 8,348,179

Investment Income 1,404,629 1,290,511

Total Revenue (excl. Govt. Grants) 9,769,675 9,638,690

Expenses from general operations

Fundraising expenses (1,007,586) (516,230)

Operating Expenses (1,084,352) (762,239)

Total expenses from general operations (2,091,938) (1,278,469)

Grants and programmes for Sydney Cancer Centre Patients (549,143) (616,742)

Operating Surplus (excl. Govt Grants) 7,128,594 7,743,479

2011/12Total: $9,638,690

Fundraising Events $4,370,433

Appeals & Other Donations $2,831,743

Bequests $1,162,870

Investment (mainly interest)$1,404,629

Where Our Money Comes From

2012/13Total: $9,769,675

excludes project revenue from Commonwealth

How the Funds Were Used

n Grants and programs $616,742

n Events $293,462

n Other Fundraising $222,768

n Operating Costs $762,239

n Funds Applied to Integrated Cancer Centre $7,743,479

n Grants and programs $549,143

n Events $464,319

n Other Fundraising $543,267

n Operating Costs $1,084,352

n Funds Applied to Integrated Cancer Centre $7,128,594

2012/13 Total: $9,769,675 2011/12 Total: $9,638,690

Fundraising Events $647,433

Appeals & Other Donations $7,162,908

Bequests $537,838

Investment (mainly interest)$1,290,511



2013 $

2012 $

COMMITTED FUNDS

Project – Integrated Cancer Centre 177,790,280 149,496,509

Funds Committed to Other Current and Ongoing Programs and Projects 50,000 509,090

Total Committed Funds 177,840,280 150,005,599

SPECIFIC PURPOSE FUNDS FROM FUNDRAISING

Integrated Cancer Centre 6,399,169 6,396,884

Wellness Centre 117,588 117,588

Research 375,371 398,377

Other specific purposes (in total) 2,135,340 1,363,458

9,027,468 8,276,307

General Purpose Funds 18,932,850 12,077,850

Total Trust Funds 205,800,598 170,359,756


Charitable Purpose Expenditure

n Patient Care & Support $61,874n Research $398,661n Education & Training $1,120n Patient Facilities & Medical Equipment $87,488

2012/13 Total: $549,143n Patient Care & Support $123,224 n Research $440,113 n Education & Training $12,775 n Patient Facilities & Medical Equipment$40,630

2011/12 Total: $616,742

2013 $

2012 $

CHARITABLE PURPOSE EXPENDITURE (Excludes Funds for Integrated Cancer Centre)

Patient Care & Support 61,874 123,224

61,874 123,224

Research 398,661 440,113

398,661 440,113

Education & Training 1,120 12,775

1,120 12,775

Patient Facilities & Medical Equipment 87,488 40,630

87,488 40,630

Total Charitable Purpose Expenditure 549,143 616,742

Grants and Program Expenditure – under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) Project Commitments and Reserves


FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe Chris O’Brien Lifehouse 119-143 Missenden RoadCamperdown, NSW, 2050

Mailing AddressPO Box M5Missenden RoadCamperdown NSW 2050

Phone: 1300 852 500 or +61 2 8514 0000

Phone donations: 1300 852 500

LivingRoom: +61 2 8514 0038

Fax: +61 2 9383 1000

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mylifehouse.org.au


2013 $

2013 %

2012 $

2012 %

FUNDRAISING INCOME AND EXPENSES^

Gross income from fundraising 8,365,046 8,348,179

Costs of fundraising (1,007,586) (516,230)

Net Income from Fundraising 7,357,460 7,831,949

COSTS OF FUNDRAISING AS % OF TOTAL FUNDRAISING INCOME

Total costs of fundraising / 1,007,586 12 516,230 6

Gross income from fundraising 8,365,046 8,348,179

NET INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING AS % OF TOTAL FUNDRAISING INCOME

Surplus from fundraising / 7,357,460 88 7,831,949 94

Gross income from Fundraising 8,365,046 8,348,179

Amounts above exclude in-kind donations and in-kind expenditure.

Comparison of Fundraising Costs

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