ANNUAL - The Epilepsy Centre · Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory...

ANNUAL REPORT

2016-2017

EPILEPSY DOESN’T HAVE ME

I HAVE EPILEPSY

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Registered Office 463 Regency Road, PROSPECT, SA 5082

Postal Address PO Box 12, Woodville SA 5011

Telephone 1300 850 081

Fax (08) 8448 5609

National Helpline 1300 852 853

Email [email protected]

Website www.epilepsycentre.org.au

SA Patron His Excellency

The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC

Governor of South Australia

Ambassadors: Michelle Bellon PhD John Stock OAM

Banker National Australia Bank

Auditor MRL Group - Mark LeCornu

Affiliations Epilepsy Australia Ltd (Founding Members)

International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)

Epilepsy Society of Australia (ESA)

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

National Disability Services (NDS)

Joint Epilepsy Council of Australia (JECA)

Carers Association of SA Inc

CONTENTS

3. Our Mission, Vision & Values

4. Our Services at a Glance

5. Board Members

7. Chief Executive Report

8. President’s Report

9. Client Services Manager Report

11. Chair - Marketing and Communication Committee

12. Epilepsy Foundation of South Australia Financial

Report

13. Epilepsy Association of SA & NT Inc. Financial

Report

16. Honorary Medical Advisors & Board Attendance

18. Special Thanks

The Epilepsy Centre would like to gratefully acknowledge the parents and the children that have allowed us to use their images in this publication. This publication provides a concise version of the Audited Financial Statements.

Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc.

Mission

To improve in all respects the welfare of people with epilepsy and their families in South Australia and The Northern Territory

Vision To be the leading provider of epilepsy services and to

create a centre of excellence

Values

Professionalism Commitment

Integrity Quality Service

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OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE

The Epilepsy Centre is a professional organisation committed to providing quality services to people living with epilepsy and

improving community awareness and attitude throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Counselling Seizure First Aid

Advocacy Update training in use of emergency medications

NDIS Care Plan Development

Epilepsy Management Planning Support with quality using medicines

Our Client Services Team is able to provide

Seizure Clinics Hospital Visits

Home Visits Visits with Clients to their GP or Neurologist

Office Visits

Our Clients Services Team also provides education and support to

People with epilepsy and their families/carers Private and Government organisations

Workplace organisations Schools, Child Care Centres, TAFE and Universities

Aged Care facilities Community Organisations

Essential Services i.e. Police, Fire and Ambulance Offices Health Services i.e. Hospital staff, Health Centres, etc

Other Services

The Epilepsy Centre assists people with epilepsy and their families/carers as part of our commitment to enhancing the quality of

life for people living with epilepsy.

Children’s Support Camps Support Groups

Youth Leadership Camps Family Camps

A range of client focussed workshops Epilepsy resource material e.g. books, DVDs & pam-

phlets

Employment advice and support Youth Group

Epilepsy Foundation of South Australia

Launched in 1995, the Epilepsy Foundation of South Australia Trust encourages research into the social and scientific aspects of

epilepsy.

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Adelaide BMW Adelaide Dial A Car

Adelaide Football Club Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Adelaide Ferrari Adelaide Oval

Angela Condous Angelique Boileau

Anna Fisher Ashley Tippins Ayers House Bec Goddard

Ben Hook Ben Potter

Boileau Brad Rey

Brooke Yates Cameron Mudge

Chris Kean Crows Children’s Foundation

Darryl Wakelin David Angus

Dept of Psychological Studies Disability and Community Inclusion

School of Health Science Dr Brian Coppin

Dr Clair Pridmore Dr Damien Clark

Dr Emma Whittham Dr Joe Frasca

Dr Margaret Kyrkou Dr Michael Harbord Dr Michelle Bellon

Dr Suzanna Thompson Duncan Basheer Hannon Epilepsy Assoc of Tas Inc

Epilepsy Assoc of the ACT Inc Epilepsy Association of Queensland

Epilepsy Association of Western Australia Epilepsy Australia Ltd Ever After Event Hire

Fiona MacLachlan FiveAA

Flinders Medical Centre Flinders School of Social Work and Social

Policy Flinders University

Frank Cutillo Gemma Spence

Go Get Em Fishing Google

Harvey Foundation High Noon Trust

Iain Patrick International Bureau of Epilepsy

Invogue Limousines Islay MacKenzie

James Cook Jim Gaitaneris John Halbert

John Stock OAM Josh Kean

Kalou Models Kate Smith

Katie Bridges Kelly Vincent, (Hon) MLC

Kirin Kon Skothos

Letizia Gentile Liverpool Football Club

Lion Mark LeCornu

Maxwell Cooper Family Trust Mitsubishi Electric

Mueller Air Conditioning MRL Group

Multi Channel Network National Australia Bank

National Disability Services Network Ten

Patrick Boylen Penny’s Hill

Port Adelaide Football Club Pro Paint ‘n Panel

Raine & Horne Semaphore Sam Duluk MP Sam Kekovich Simon Mueller

Smith Brothers Group Soul Mystique

Stephen Dawes Stephen Rowe

Tash Mohring Photography The Black Chook

The Burbidge Family The Meers Family

The Threapleton Family Thyne Reid Foundation

Tim Brinkworth Tim Ginever Tim Moffat

Tom Rehn

Tom Skothos University of Adelaide

University of South Australia Wayne Jackson

Wynns Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Zonte's Footstep

Special Thanks

We wish to sincerely thank the following organisations and volunteers for their generous support.

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Iain Patrick BA Hons, MBA, MAICD: President

Iain has over 15 years experience in Executive, Senior Management and Management Consulting roles with a proven ability to deliver outstanding and sustainable results. He has strong business qualifications with an impressive track record in results-driven strategic planning, business unit development, cultural change implementation and stakeholder engagement. Iain has a proven ability to successfully analyse an organisation's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies, potential opportunities and efficiencies, and develop solutions to enhance competitiveness, increase revenues, and improve customer service offerings.

Patrick Boylen LLB, GDLP: Vice President

Patrick Boylen is a lawyer with 30 years experience in a broad range of legal areas. He is the South Australian

President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and joined The Epilepsy Centre Board in November 2013 to

contribute to a community organisation. He is Chair of the Legal and Governance Committee.

Bill Papas: - Treasurer Managing Director of a residential property development and business services company. Prior to this he spent 35 years in the banking industry; the first 22 years working for a major Bank and the last 13 years in the not-for-profit sector as General Manager / CEO of a Credit Union. He holds a Diploma in Financial Services and enjoys an active lifestyle, playing tennis during the week and cycling regularly on weekends.

James Cook: Secretary James Cook has been working for a local electronics manufacturing company for the past decade, spending most of this time as a Test Engineer before his current appointment as a Manufacturing Product Manager. His work has included creating process automation and the coordination of small projects. James and his family have been clients of The Epilepsy Centre for many years, and he hopes to bring the unique experience and perspective of a family living everyday with the effects of epilepsy to The Epilepsy Centre’s Board.

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Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc. Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc.

Frank Cutillo BAcctg: Board Member

Frank has successfully operated his own business since 1982, encompassing accounting, financial planning,

taxation, general insurance, travel and real estate services. Besides possessing various financial diplomas

and certificates, Frank is a member/fellow in several industry defining associations and holds the position

of Honorary Treasurer of the Hong Kong Australia Business Assoc Inc. His personal approach and

commitment, which complements The Epilepsy Centre values, are underlined by: Adding value to client’s

businesses and relationships with stakeholders; Aim of forming mutually beneficial win-win relationships;

Desire to contribute to the long term success of clients and offering his clients Passion, Commitment and

Vision.

David Angus BMan (Marketing), BCom (Acc), BMan (Operations): Board Member

David Angus is a marketing professional with over 12 years of marketing and communications experience.

David has held various marketing positions with organisations in Australia, Germany and the UK,

specialising in brand management and online marketing. With a strong background in marketing,

budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, David will utilise his skills and experience to assist The

Epilepsy Centre to achieve its objectives. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of

Management (Marketing) and Bachelor of Management (Operations Management). He is a member of the

Board’s Finance Committee.

Jim Gaitaneris: Board Member

Jim’s career commenced in the Royal Australian Navy as an Aircraft Ground Engineer – Electrical Systems.

After commissioning as an Officer, he specialised as an Air Traffic Controller before transitioning into

recruitment as the Senior Naval Recruitment Officer in South Australia and Western Australia. After

leaving the Navy in 1998, Jim joined a leading executive recruitment firm in Adelaide specialising in

contract and permanent engineering and technical recruitment covering all industry sectors. Jim has

worked as both a Consultant and an In-house recruiter. With over twenty years’ experience in

recruitment and a strong focus in the engineering and technical market, his industry experience covers

resources, manufacturing, consumer, professional services, agribusiness, engineering, information

technology and education and has placed many mid to senior level candidates in a large variety of

organisations where he enjoys continued relationships. Jim has an in-depth knowledge of the

ever-changing employment market.

Letizia Gentile B.Ed (Social Science /Arts) MBA (Uni of SA) Cert IV TAA: Board Member Letizia has held the role of CEO for over 15 years, in a number of Not-for-Profit organisations. She has specialised in strategic management, is community focussed and excels at operational efficiency by: Cultivating close and strategic ties with all stakeholders, all levels of Government, Staff and Community; Being a dedicated advocate and masterful negotiator with a rich mix of business development, operations and financial acumen; Providing extraordinary results leading and turning around distressed organisations while promoting synergetic teams; Developing community relations, creating open and respectful environments and consistently rising to challenges; Resolving long-standing problems, improving financial operations and team dynamics to instill best practice.

Dr K J Abbott M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr A Black M.B., B.MED., SC., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr D Burrow M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr J Frasca M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M Harbord M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., R.A.C.O.G., D.C.C.H.

Dr M Kiley M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M Kyrkou M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P., D.C.C.H.

Dr C Pridmore M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M K Robinson M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Prof. J Willoughby M.B.B.S., PhD, F.R.A.C.P.

The role of Medical Advisors is to assist The Epilepsy Centre regarding medical aspects which require

clarification or if a medical statement is sought on our behalf.

Board Member Meetings Attended Eligible

Iain Patrick 7 9

Patick Boylen 6 9

James Cook 6 9

Bill Papas 6 9

David Angus 9 9

Letizia Gentile 8 9

Jim Gaitaneris 8 9

Frank Cutillo 4 9

Dr Joseph Frasca 4 5

Medical Advisors

Board Attendance Record

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CEO Report


NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available free of

charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081

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2016/2017 year has been one of transformation for the organisation, reporting our first profitable year in ten years. This could not have been done without the support of the tireless efforts of The Epilepsy staff, epilepsy families and our event Sponsors.

Our Client Services Team consists of two Social Workers -Dianne Day and Ann Heapy and two Registered Nurses - Rosanna Di Vittorio and Anne-Marie Doley. They have undertaken the enormous task of supporting so many individuals and families who have contacted our team for assistance. The relationships established with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre have seen a dramatic increase in referrals to our Centre for Care Plans. The demand for training within Child Care Centres, Schools and Workplaces has tripled in the past year.

Tens of thousands of Epilepsy Centre awareness flyers have also been distributed across all of South Australia and parts of the Northern Territory to Hospitals, Doctors Surgeries and Pharmacies to ensure that everyone living with epilepsy understands our resources are available to anyone in need. This awareness campaign has contributed to an escalation of telephone calls and visits to The Epilepsy Centre. All of these vital Brochures were printed from the fundraising efforts of Kym Meers, who conducted “Izla’s Purple Crusade”, a 10 kilometre run from the Semaphore Jetty which raised just over $20,000.

I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank all the individuals, families and sponsors who have been steadfast in their support to The Epilepsy Centre and myself. There are so many people who have made such a difference in so many different ways to The Epilepsy Centre, by either attending events, volunteering at events and fundraising, or all of them combined. There are just too many to list.

Our ability to enhance the wellbeing of those living with or affected by epilepsy has been significant and it has been my privilege to meet so many new children, adults and families. Our EmFit Seizure Monitor Campaign still continues strong with a focus on keeping our children safe at night.

Lastly, I would like to thank our Chairman Iain Patrick, The Epilepsy Centre Board Members, Ambassadors Dr Michelle Bellon and John Stock OAM, Patron Mrs Fiona MacLachlan OAM and Chief Patron His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC. Your support to The Epilepsy Centre has been immeasurable.

Robyn Wakefield Chief Executive

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED ABN 57 817 113 415 DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 2017 2016 $ $ Subtotal 1,188,278 1,488,999 Subscriptions 547 0 Sundry expenses 687 11,802 Superannuation 93,176 114,642 Telephone 16,231 21,310 Travel 1,169 4,686 Website expenses 4,472 4,342 WorkCover 16,695 20,152 ________ ________ Total expenses 1,321,255 1,665,933 ________ ________ OPERATING SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 106,462 (221,586) ________ ________ OTHER INCOME & EXPENDITURE Net (loss)/profit on disposal of investments (100) 414 Proceeds from legal settlements 14,173 55,000 Legal Costs (350) (34,628) Net (loss) on disposal of fixed assets 0 (3,638) Relocation costs 0 (34,687) Community Link Unit Trust – loan written off 0 (261,833) ________ ________ Net other income & expenditure 13,723 (279,372) ________ ________ NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 120,185 (500,958)

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This year has seen the Epilepsy Association of SA & NT Inc. (The Epilepsy Centre) continue to build on the changes made last year, building a sustainable financial base from which to grow our service offering. Our CEO, Robyn Wakefield, had her first full year in the role, with a budget she and her team had worked with the Board to develop and of which the Management Team had full ownership. It was a delight to see the unbridled enthusiasm with which Robyn embraced the challenges and particularly pleasing to have a budget delivered as forecast for the year. This is the cornerstone of the Epilepsy Centre’s ongoing viability and has enabled us to start growing the services we are able to offer our community, which is of course the reason we exist. While we continue to receive no South Australian Government support, we continue to press both members of the Government, Opposition and Independents. We have continued to take a forthright position in communicating this lack of support to the broader community. We are hopeful that this will eventually lead to some level of support for our services from the Government; our aim would be to gain some commitment from both sides of the aisle in the run-up to next year’s State Election. It is worth noting that any funding we received from Government could be applied directly to service delivery as the lack of support in the past means that we are quite self-sufficient in meeting our day to day overheads. We have continued to build our relationships with private benefactors within the community and in addition to the invaluable support from our Ambassador, Mr John Stock OAM. We also welcomed back former Board Member and past President, Dr Michelle Bellon as an Ambassador and were delighted to have Mrs Fiona MacLachlan join EASANT as Patron. His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia remains our Chief Patron. We saw one of the great benefits of this a few months ago when His Excellency hosted EASANT at Government House, an event which saw a number of incredibly worthy recipients formally recognised for their efforts. I would like to thank all our staff for their efforts over the past year. Robyn and her staff have put in an enormous effort to make The Epilepsy Centre a success. Thank you all for going the extra mile, or ten! I take this opportunity to personally thank The Board for their ongoing commitment to The Epilepsy Centre. Everyone leads busy lives and our Board Members are no exception, so it is a credit to each of them that they volunteer their services to EASANT. Finally, after several years on the Board, the past two as President, I am retiring from the Board, making this my last meeting. However, while I will no longer hold any official position I hope to continue to be of service to EASANT in the future. Iain Patrick President


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President Report

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED

ABN 57 817 113 415

DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 $ $ INCOME Fundraising income 1,872,191 1,815,437 Less: Direct fundraising costs (excluding salaries) (505,425) (476,945) ________ ________ Gross fundraising income 1,366,766 1,338,492 Camp income 1,451 1,120 Dividends 767 1,790 Interest 2,942 20,057 Recoveries 5,500 0 Rent 4,778 12,789 Subsidies and grants 12,798 44,122 Subscriptions 3,757 6,674 Other income 28,958 19,303 ________ ________ TOTAL INCOME 1,427,717 1,444,347 ________ ________ EXPENSES Accounting and audit fees 11,897 17,000 Advertising 2,061 3,732 Bank and other fees 1,694 1,521 Bad debts expense 150 0 Cleaning 0 5,580 Computer expenses 9,431 8,504 Conference and seminars 525 0 Depreciation 7,991 11,373 Freight and cartage 2,640 2,235 Insurance 15,903 16,349 Interest 313 17,892 Investment fees 0 480 Motor vehicle expenses 2,198 5,653 Petty cash expenditure 0 1,909 Postage 1,085 2,275 Printing and stationery 15,202 24,478 Rates, taxes and power 19,762 24,730 Rent 61,000 94,733 Repairs and maintenance 2,463 2,021 Salaries and wages 1,033,963 1,248,534 ________ ________ Subtotal 1,188,278 1,488,999

NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available

free of charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081

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Client Services Report

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During this Financial Year the Client Services Team has continued to successfully support clients of The Epilepsy Centre of SA and NT

to fully realise their potential and to participate in and contribute to society.

The Client Services Team currently consists of two part time Social Workers, two part time Registered Nurses, and two volunteers.

Each team member brings to the workplace their own skills and expertise, thereby maintaining a unique and specialised supportive

environment for the clients they work with.

Our Social Workers deliver a high quality person centred support approach to those living with epilepsy, helping them to achieve

their individual goals. The Client Services Team provide assistance for daily living skills for those living with epilepsy, working with

them so that they can fully realise their own potential and to boost their social and economic participation in society. This Financial

Year the team has also spent their time researching and understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). An

opportunity for funding has been provided through the delivery of Therapeutic Supports allowing registered members of the team

to support registered NDIS clients who have added epilepsy to their NDIS Plan.

Our Registered Nurses deliver services such as individual Medical Care Plans, Midazolam Training and Epilepsy Awareness

Education. Education regarding Epilepsy is provided to schools, kindergartens, childcare centres and workplaces.

Together the team have worked to re-establish the Young Epilepsy Leaders of South Australia Youth Group and as part of this our

youth enjoyed a wonderful two day camp at Nungyara Retreat at Belair this Financial Year. Earlier a Youth Workshop was delivered

in partnership with Community Bridging Services (CBS).

Client Services had the privilege of continuing to refer children to Make a Wish so that our children with epilepsy could receive their

own special life wish. The Social Workers also nominate children for The Children of Courage Awards which are held at Government

House annually. These awards recognise both the children’s and their parent’s achievements. The Social Workers have continued to

work with clients, supporting them with their psychosocial needs related to epilepsy and informing them of the risks of Sudden

Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).

The Client Services Team continues to work with the Call Centre Team raising Epilepsy Awareness and supporting families whose

children have seizures whilst asleep. With the increase of SUDEP awareness, the Call Centre work to raise the much needed funds

required for seizure monitors after the Client Services Team have identified the clients in need of these monitors.

The team continues to liaise with Non-Government and Government organisations, building strong partnerships with Flinders

Medical Centre and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

We look forward to a successful, exciting year ahead, meeting the challenge to deliver high quality, capacity building,

value-for-money supports. We are ready to consider new business models, explore new ideas and collaborations, technologies and

service offerings which are responsive to the clients’ individual choices, all in line with The Epilepsy Association’s aim - to improve in

all respects the welfare of people with epilepsy and their families in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Dianne Day Client Services Manager

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED ABN 57 817 113 415 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2017 2017 2016 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 463,068 381,656 Trade and other receivables 29,963 48,959 Investments 0 100 Other Assets 21,877 20,704 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 514,908 451,419 ________ ________ NON-CURRENT ASSETS Office equipment, furniture and motor vehicles 43,238 51,229 ________ ________ TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 43,238 51,229 ________ ________ TOTAL ASSETS 558,146 502,648 ________ ________ CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 23,336 45,083 Provisions 170,544 163,484 Financial liabilities 37,153 37,153 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 231,033 245,720 ________ ________ TOTAL LIABILITIES 231,033 245,720 ________ ________ NET ASSETS 327,113 256,928 FUNDS Accumulated funds 327,113 256,928 ________ ________ TOTAL FUNDS 327,113 256,928

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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA A.B.N. 26 312 782 770 DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 2017 2016 $ $ INCOME Dividends 2,378 2,738 Donations 0 121 Interest 2 0 ________ ________ Total income 2,380 2,859 ________ ________ EXPENSES Audit fees 1,650 1,650 Bank fees 30 31 ________ ________ Total expenses 1,680 1,681 ________ ________ NET SURPLUS 700 1,178

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA A.B.N. 26 312 782 770 BALANCE SHEET AS AT THE 30 JUNE 2017 2017 2016 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 1,785 978 Trade and other receivables 37,636 37,743 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 39,421 38,721 ________ ________ NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets 36,144 36,144 ________ ________ TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 36,144 36,144 ________ ________ TOTAL ASSETS 75,565 74,865 ________ ______ NET ASSETS 75,565 74,865 EQUITY Accumulated surplus 75,565 74,865 ________ ______ TOTAL FUNDS 75,565 74,865

Congratulations to the following Early Learning Centres, Schools and Workplaces in South Australia who are now

epilepsy aware.

Driving the Power of Purple through Education and Awareness

2016/2017 Financial Year

Aberfoyle Park Campus OSHC

Adelaide Eastern Community Childcare Centre Inc

Angle Vale Primary School

Antonio Catholic School

Banksia Park Primary School

Belair Primary School

Bethany Christian School

Blackwoods

Campbelltown Pre School

Cardijn Catholic School

Cool Frogs Early Childhood Education

Clapham Primary School

Community Living Project

Concordia College, St John’s Campus

Diane’s Home Care Agency

Direct Care Australia

Disability Living

East Torrens Primary School

Elsie Ey Children’s Centre

Emmaus Christian College

Evanston Gardens Primary School

Findon High School

Health Care Australia

Fraser Park Primary School

Galilee Catholic School

Gawler East Primary School

Gladstone Primary School

Glenunga International High School

Goodstart Early Learning Centre, Blakeview

Goodstart Early Learning Centre, Parafield Gardens

Greenock Primary School

Hallett Cove Community Children’s Centre

Hawthorndene Kindergarten

Hawthorndene Primary School

Hawthorndene Primary School OSHC

Henley High School

Hewett Primary School

Highway Childcare Early Learning Centre

John Hartley School

Kadina Memorial School

Karoonda Area School

Kidman Park School Disability Unit

Laura Pre school Centre

Lockleys Child Care and Early Learning Centre

Lovell Home Care Services

Marymount College

Madison Park School

Modbury Community Children’s Centre

Modbury Special School

Northern Adelaide Senior College

Norwood Primary School

Novita Children’s Services

Nuriootpa High School

O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre

OSHC Club

Pedare Christian College OSHC

Peterborough Primary School

Port Elliot Kindergarten

Programmed Health Professionals

Prospect Centre

Renmark North Primary School

Riverton Primary School

Rostrevor Kindergarten

Sacred Heart College Senior School

Salisbury Park Primary School

Scott Creek Primary School

Seaford Rise Kindergarten

Sir Thomas Playford Kindergarten

Stepping Stone Blakeview

Stepping Stone Munno Para

St Francis of Assisi School

St Mary’s College

St Michael’s College

St Pius X Catholic School

St Pius X OSHC

Strathmont Centre Disability Services

St Thomas School

Sturt Street Children’s Centre

Suneden Special School

Trinity Gardens School

Trinity College

Trinity College OSHC

Valley View Secondary School

Westminster Village Aged Care Facility

Whitefriars Catholic Primary School

Your Kids Children & Youth Services

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Marketing Report

Bosses Day Out 2017

Over the past twelve months, the focus of the of the Marketing and Communications sub-committee has been on growing the

profile of EASANT and increasing the awareness of the services provided by EASANT.

We held a number of events for fundraising purposes to generate revenue to provide services to South Australians and those in

the Northern Territory that are living with epilepsy. Our most successful event this year was the Bosses Day Out, which was held at

Adelaide Oval. We had 421 guests at the event and over $52,000 was raised for EASANT.

This year we took a different approach to our Purple Day event, which is our major event for engaging with families living with

epilepsy. We held an event indoors at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, which was really well attended by families all wearing

purple. This was a great way for children living with epilepsy to participate in a number of fun activities and avoid the March

heatwave. These activities included rock climbing, snake handling and rolling around in Zorb balls. It was incredible to see so many

children and parents having such a great time and getting involved in so many diverse activities.

We also had a number of sponsors and supporters this year to build upon the great work of other organisations and opportunities

for fundraising. We would like to thank the following partners for their generous support; Adelaide BMW, Adelaide Dial A Car,

Adelaide Football Club, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Ferrari, Adelaide Oval, Ayers House, Boileau, Bunnings

Warehouse Prospect, Crows Children Foundation, FiveAA, Go Get Em Fishing, Hong Kong Business Association of South Australia,

Invogue Limousines, Kalou Models, Kirin, Liverpool Football Club, Lion, Mitsubishi Electric, Mueller Air Conditioning, Multi Channel

Network, National Australia Bank, Penny’s Hill, Port Adelaide Football Club, Pro Paint ‘n Panel, Smith Brothers Group, The Black

Chook, Wynns and Zonte's Footstep.

We are extremely grateful for the support of our partners, sponsors and guests, as their contributions ensure that we manage

successful and sustainable events. This year EASANT further enhanced our online presence by increasing engagement with our

website and social media initiatives. Our website is generating an average of $5,185 in revenue per month, with over $62,200 for

the year.

Our Facebook community continues to evolve and is extremely important for building a strong connection with families living with

epilepsy. We had 14,569 page likes for the year as at 30 June and regularly receive over 200 likes per month. We also had high

levels of engagement on Instagram with 5,055 followers and 4,239 followers on Twitter as at 30 June 2017.

It has been an extremely successful year for EASANT. We thank all the volunteers that have assisted with marketing activities

throughout the year and the continued efforts of our staff.

David Angus

Marketing Committee

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