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HOMELESSNESSAUSTRALIAINC.
Address 20KippaxPlace,HOLT,ACT2615
Postal POBox288KIPPAXACT2615
Email [email protected]
Telephone 0262477744
Fax 0262471586
Website www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au
ABN 38006376407
ThisAnnualReportisfrom1July2009to30June2010
AnnualReportcanbeaccessedonline:www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au
[email protected]:[email protected]
Homelessness Australia is a registered organisation funded by Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, membership subscriptions and profit from events.
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CONTENTS
CHAIRPERSON’SREPORT 4
EXECUTIVEOFFICER’SREPORT 6
TREASURER’SREPORT 8
ORGANISATIONOVERVIEW 9OurVision,MissionandGoals,Structure
KEYACTIVITIES 11DialoguewithFederalGovernmentTrackingtheWhitePaperResearchSubmissionsDiscussionPapers&SectorBriefingsPartnershipsPresentationsandattendancesFacetofacemeetingsMemberServicesCampaignNationalHomelessPersons’Week2009EventsPublicationsContributionsWebsiteMedia
FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 22IndependentAuditor’sReportCommitteeReportIncomeStatementBalanceSheetStatementofChangesinEquityStatementofCashFlowsNotestotheFinancialStatementsCommitteeDeclaration
GOVERNANCE 46BoardmembersStaff
MEMBERSASAT30JUNE2010 52
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CHAIRPERSON’SREPORT
The2009-10yearhasbeensobusyandproductivethatitishardtoknowwheretostarttowritetheChairperson’sreport.
Giventhatthiswasanelectionyear,itwasanidealopportunityforustomaintainthefocusonhomelessnessandsocialhousingissuesforallpoliticalparties.Howeverweallremainconcernedaboutthedelaysingettingfundingfornewprojects,additionalandexistingredtape,andtheshiftingofprogramsbetweengovernmentdepartments.
Evidenceaboutnewgroupsatriskofhomelessness,andclosingthegapbetweenindigenousandnon-indigenousAustralians,arestillareaswheresocialexclusionremainsorisgrowing.
ThereforeitisvitalthatHomelessnessAustraliacontinuestokeepmembersinformedabouttheimplementationoftheHomelessnessWhitePaperreformsineachStateandTerritory,tobuildnewpartnershipstoprogressreforms,andmaintainastrongadvocacyprofile.
Despiteobstaclesthatcontinuetofaceusinourworkeveryday,andthosethatfacepeoplewhoarehomelessanyoreverydayandnight,oursectorisconfidentofaddressingtheunderlyingcauses of homelessness and reducing homelessness by 2020 and into the future.To do this,weneedtopreserveastrong,skilledandcommittedworkforce,andwewillneedtoaddressanumberoffactorsinrelationtothatworkforce.
Futurehomelessnessserviceprovisionmustbeunderpinnedbyarights-basedapproach.ThiswillprovideanunprecedentedwayforwardtoensureAustraliameetsitsobligationsunderarangeofinstruments.GenuinecollaborationbetweenHomelessnessAustralia(andourmembers)andtheGovernmentisonewaytodeliverthisrights-basedresponsetohomelessness.
Our national campaign themeWILLYOU BE HOMELESS IN 2020? focusing on women(andchildren),youngpeople,familiesandover55’s,wasagreatwaytocontinueattentiononhomelessnessandthoseatrisk.
Alsoduringtheyear,weconductedajointprojecttoencourageserviceprovidersfromhomelessnessandemploymentservicestoestablishcollaborativeworkingarrangements.OurappreciationtotheDepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations(DEEWR)forthefunding.Inaddition,wehostedaseriesofRoundtablestoseekfeedbackfromrepresentativesfromthehomelessnesssectoraboutprogressoftheimplementationoftheHomelessnessWhitePaperineachState/Territory,andprovidetheMinister(atthattime,theHonTanyaPlibersekMP)withasummaryofeachmeetingandtheissuesandfeedbackraised.ThisgavetheGovernmentastronginsightintoprogressandtheveryrealissuesandconcernsofthosedeliveringthoseservicesontheground.
OneofthehighlightsfortheyeartomymindwastheNationalHomelessnessPersons’Week2009,whichforthefirsttime,combinedwithNationalMissingPersonsWeek.Iwashonouredtospeak,alongwithHerExcellencyQuentinBryce,atthelaunchofthisimportantevent.
TheHATeamhasbeenactivelyinvolvedinarangeofpolicyreformsthatcrossportfolios,andinvolvemultiplestakeholdersacrossalljurisdictions.Thesteadygrowthofourmembershipbasereflectstheeffectivenessoftheseinitiatives.
Throughouttheyear,theBoardhascontinueditscommitmenttoleadingandsupportingHAtodevelopasacentralnationalvoiceonhomelessnessissues.Ourcommitmenttorealisingourmission–CreatingaFrameworkforEndingHomelessness–remainsunwavering.Ihopeyouwillagreethatourworkinpolicydevelopment,publicevents,campaigns,lobbying,relationship-buildingandresearchin2009-2010hasachievedresultstowardthisgoal.
IwouldliketoacknowledgetheDepartmentofFamilies,Housing,CommunityServicesandIndigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for the funding this year and to acknowledge and thank the
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followingpeoplefortheirsupport:DrJeffHarmer,KateGumley,MarkFitzgeraldandthewholeteamatFaHCSIA.
TheBoardhasbeen a constant andpowerful support tome inmy role asChairpersonoverthepastyear.TheExecutivemembersJulieOberin,ElizabethFritzandMichaelCoffeyareanextraordinarygroupofpeoplewhoenhancetheoperationsoftheBoardandwhohavecarriedasignificantworkloadandresponsibilitythisyear.IwouldliketoexpressappreciationtothosewhohavelefttheBoardinthepastyear:TrishBramble,PaulineWoodbridge,DanLaws,AngelaNesciandJaxRoan.WelcometothosewhohavejoinedtheBoardoverthepastyear:CatherineGander,EmmaRobertson,LisaLaschon,ElizabethFritzandAndreaWitt–IhopethatyoufindthechallengesasaBoardmemberofHAasmotivatingandpositiveasIdo.
ThisyearwefarewelledourExecutiveOfficer(EO),SimonSmith,whohadbeenwithHAforanumberofyears.ManythankstoSimonforhissterlingworkasEO,andpriortothat,asPolicyOfficer.IamsurethatallmembersjoinmeinwishingSimoneverysuccessinthefuture,andexpressingappreciationforhiscontribution.IwouldalsoliketosincerelythankDavidEldridge,TravisGilbertandPaulineWoodbridgewhoassistedusbyrelievingintheEO’spositionwhilewerecruitedforaCEO.ThanksalsotoMichaelCoffeywhoexpertlyprovidedadditionalsupportto theStaffat this time. Inaddition,our appreciation to allHAstaff for their expertise anddedication.InthenewfinancialyearwelookforwardtothecommencementofthenewChiefExecutiveOfficer,NicoleLawder.
InaspeechwhenhewasGovernor-General,SirWilliamDeane,said“AustraliaandAustralianswillbejudgedbyhowwecarefordisadvantagedpeopleinthiscommunity”.Thethrustofhisspeechwasthatwewillbefoundtobelackingunlesswetakeactiontobetteraddresstheserioussocial needs in this country. Women facing domestic violence, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders,olderAustralians,familiesandchildren,youngpeople,thosewithmentalhealth,drugoralcoholproblems,theimpoverishedorpeoplewithdisabilities–thesearerealpeoplewhoarefacinghomelessnessoratriskofhomelessness,whohavethesamerightstoadecentwayoflifeandsafe,secureandappropriatehousing.Thiscouldbeanyone,anytime,anywhere.ReducinghomelessnesswillimproveAustraliansocietyasawhole–butitwillabsolutelymakeadifferencetothosepeopledirectlyaffected.
OnbehalfoftheBoardIthankyouforyoursupportin2009-2010andlookforwardtocontinuingourjourneywithyouonoursharedpathofCreatingaFrameworkforEndingHomelessness.
Narelle Clay AM, Chairperson
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EXECUTIVEOFFICER’SREPORT
Anelectionyearisalwaysabusytimeforusandthisyearhasprovedtobenoexception.Thepoliticalandpolicylandscapeinwhichweworktoaddresshomelessnesshascontinuedtoofferus opportunities to influence the government andplay a key role in supporting change thataddressesthecausesandconsequencesofhomelessness.
SincethereleaseoftheHomelessnessWhitePaperinlate2008,muchofourworkatHomelessnessAustraliahascontinuedtofocusonmonitoring,supportingandsharinginformationaboutthenationalreformpackage.WeworkedcloselywiththethenMinister,theHonTanyaPlibersekMP,andherdepartmentandhaveenjoyedacloseandcollaborativeworkingrelationship.
TheworkofourCouncils,nationalcommunityandaffordablehousingpeakbodies,StateandTerritoryhomelessnesspeaksandothershasbeenoutstandingandwewouldliketoacknowledgetheirsupportandinput.WehavealsoworkedtosupportthenetworkofStateandTerritorypeakbodiestoshareinformationandadvocatejointly.
The ongoing reverberations and impacts from the global financial crisis have placed moreAustralians inhousingandfiscal stresspushingmanydeeper intopoverty and increasing thestrainonalreadyscarceresources.Thesocialhousingwasanimportantinitiativewhichaddressedthevitalissueofhousingsupply.
HomelessPersons’Weekin2009,heldinconjunctionwithNationalMissingPersons’Weekwasanoutstandingsuccess,witheventsnationally.CongratulationstoourmembersalloverAustraliafortheircreativeandpassionateinputintotheeventscalendar.
Wehavecontinuedourquarterlynewsletters,weeklye-bulletinsandmonthlyAdvocacywrap-ups. Our website also continues to be a key information-sharing resource for members andstakeholders.HereatHomelessnessAustraliawearecommittedtoprovidinghighqualityandtimely information-sharing services to members and the wider community and feedback ontheseactivitiesisalwayswelcomeasweseektomaintainthemostusefulservicepossible.
HomelessnessAustraliahascontinuedtopartnerwithotherpeakbodies throughout theyearincluding ACOSS, National Shelter, the Community Housing Federation of Australia andthe National Employment Services Association (NESA). A particular highlight of our workwithotherpeakswastheHomeOptionsandPathwaystoEmployment(HOPE)Project.TheHOPEProjectfundedbytheDepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations(DEEWR)broughttogethertwopeakbodies,HomelessnessAustraliaandNESA.
TheaimoftheHOPEProjectwastodeterminethelevelofcollaborationthatexistedbetweenthehomelessnessandemploymentsectors,identifyopportunitiesforandbarrierstocollaborationtoidentifyinstancesofgoodcollaborativerelationshipsalreadyinplace.TheProjectincludedasignificant researchcomponent includingapreliminary surveyof12homelessness services, anon-linesurveyof218employmentservicesandsemi-structuredinterviewswithfourhomelessnessserviceproviders and four employment serviceproviders.Thefindings from the researchwereincorporated into detailed reports that were submitted to DEEWR. The findings will becontributedtothedevelopmentofresourcekitsforworkersineachsectorthatcanbeusedastrainingmaterials.TheultimateaimoftheProjectistoincreasethelevelofcollaborationbetweenhomelessnessservicesandemploymentservicestodeliverimprovedoutcomesforcommonclients.
WhiletheNationalConferencewasnotheldduringthe2009-10year,muchoftheplanningandpreparationhastakenplaceduringthatperiodtoensuretheNationalHomelessnessConferenceisasuccess.
Noneof the year’s successeswouldhavebeenpossiblewithout the involvement and supportofourmembershipbase,whichhascontinuedtogrowoverthepast12months.Ibelievethisreflectsthequalityofserviceswehaveofferedtoourmembers,andthepriorityourstaffteamandBoardplaceonengagingwithourmembers.
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Ourmembersarethecornerstonetooursuccess,andtothesuccessofreducinghomelessnessanditscauses.Thereissuchahugeamountofworkbeingdoneallday,everyday,bypeopleinoursector,largelyunrecognisedandunrewarded,butrestassuredthatsomeonenotices,andmanypeoplebenefitfromthatwork.FromusatHomelessnessAustralia,thankyou,thankyou,thankyou.
OurExecutiveOfficerforthepastfewyears,SimonSmith,leftinApriltomovetoVictoriaandweallwanttothankhimforhisleadershipandwishhimallthebestforthefuture.Thepastyearhasbeenademanding,butultimatelyrewardingoneforStaffintheoffice,whohavefacedanumberofchallengeswithgoodwillandcommitment.ManythankstothemfortheirabilitytodeliveraqualityresultandforwarmlywelcomingmeinmytimeasActingEO.AlsodeepappreciationtoDavidEldridge,TravisGilbert,MichaelCoffeyandtheHAChairandBoardduringthistimeoftransition.ArecruitmentprocesshasnowbeencompletedandwearelookingforwardtothearrivalofthenewChiefExecutiveOfficer,NicoleLawder.
AgreatvoteofthankstoourBoardfortheircontinuedeffortsovertheyear.Boardmembersarevolunteerswhohaveotherjobsanddemandsontheirtime,yetwillinglyandproductivelygivetheirknowledgeandexpertisetoguideHomelessnessAustralia.SpecialthankstoourChair,NarelleClayforhergoodhumourandhardwork.
Pauline Woodbridge, Acting Executive Officer
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TREASURER’SREPORT
Homelessness Australia’s financial position remains strong with retained of $397,987 for the2009/10year.Theorganisationincurredanoperatinglossof$82,814whichcanbeattributedoperationalcoststhatexceedthecorefundingbudget.
During theyearHomelessnessAustraliahas funded its face to facemeetingsof theBoardofManagementandotherBoardactivities;financiallysupportedfour(4)interstatepolicyofficersintheStatesthatdonothavefundedpeakorganizationstoassistwiththeHomelessnessWhitePaper roll out in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania.Homelessness Australia assisted nominated members to attend the Homelessness Expo atParliamentHouseCanberrainJune2010.HomelessnessAustraliareceivedfundinginSeptember2009tomanageandparticipateintheHousingOptionsandPathwaystoEmployment(HOPE)project.ThisprojectworkwasfundedbytheDepartmentofEmployment,EducationandwasundertakeninpartnershipwithNationalEmploymentServicesAssociationNESA(Vic).
We continue to receive our core funding under the funding agreement with the NationalSecretariatProgramthroughtheDepartmentofFamilies,Housing,CommunityServicesandIndigenousAffairs(FaHCSIA).AnewoneyearcontractwithFaHCSIAwasenteredintowhichwillendinJune2011.ItakethisopportunitytothankFaHCSIAfortheongoingsupporttoHomelessnessAustralia.
IalsotaketheopportunitytoexpressourappreciationtotheauditorforHomelessnessAustraliaaccounts, Bonsella Business Solutions and to Belinda Semmler the Homelessness AustraliaOfficeManagerwhoisresponsibletothedaytodayfinances,generationofreportsandprovidesassistancetomeinmyroleasTreasurer.Ialsoacknowledgeourmembers,whosemembershippaymentspayasignificantroleinthefinancialhealthoftheorganisation,assistingtoreducetheoperatingdeficit.
IwouldalsoliketoacknowledgeSimonSmiththepreviousExecutiveOfficeratHomelessnessAustraliaforhissupportandassistanceduringtheyear.
FinallyIacknowledgethestaffteamatHomelessnessAustraliaandtheexecutiveandmembersoftheBoardofManagementundertheleadershipofNarelleClay.
Elizabeth Fritz, Treasurer
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ORGANISATIONOVERVIEW
VISION,MISSIONANDGOALS
OURVISION
Creating a Framework for Ending Homelessness
OURMISSION
To promote national policy and action to reduce homelessness and its impact upon the diverse range of people it affects through proactive research.
OURGOALS
• To contribute to and inform Australian government policy on homelessness and related issues
• To increase the Australian community’s awareness and understanding of homelessness
• To represent the homelessness service sector in crucial policy processes and ensure an integrated response
HOMELESSNESSAUSTRALIA’SPRIORITIESFOR2009-2010
1. Decrease and ultimately end homelessness
2. Proactively research, develop and promote national policy and action
3. Work with homelessness advocates including engaging Government
4. Increase understanding of homelessness
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STRUCTURE
CHAIRPERSON,BOARDMEMBERS,HAMEMBERSANDHASTAFFChairpersonisindependentandallBoardmembersareamemberofaHACouncil:
COUNCILS
COUNCILOFHOMELESSPERSONS’AUSTRALIA(CHPA)
CHPAisanunincorporatedorganisationwiththeaimofadvocatingtheachievementofsocialjusticeforfamiliesandsingleadultswhoarehomelessoratriskofhomelessness.Itendeavoursto do this through the development of policy and information exchange. Council membersrepresentalargenumberofhomelessnessorganisationsthroughoutAustralia.
NATIONALYOUTHCOALITIONFORHOUSING(NYCH)
NYCHfocusesonyouthhomelessnessandhousingissues,andrepresentsthenineState/TerritoryYouthHousingandSpecialistYouthHomelessnessService sectors.TheNYCHConstitutionsoutlinestheobjectivesofthecoalitionas:
• Toprovideanationalforumfornon-governmentorganisationsconcernedwiththeprovisionofco-ordinationof,andactivitiesrelatedtoyouthhousingatStateandTerritorylevels;
• To make representation to, where appropriate , co-operate with governments and otherrelevantorganisationsatLocal,State,FederalandInternationallevelsinthepursuitoftheseobjects;
• Toco-ordinateactionaroundtheissuesofyouthandhousing,andotherrelatedissues;
• Toundertakeresearchrelatedtoyouthhousingtofacilitatethedevelopmentofanationalyouthhousingpolicy.
NYCH’sannualcampaignisYouthHomelessnessMattersDayheldinthemiddleofNationalYouthWeek–formoreinformationgotowww.youthhomelessnessmatters.net.
THEWOMEN’SSERVICESNETWORK(WESNET)
WESNET is a national women’s peak advocacy body which works on behalf of womenand children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic or family violence.
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KEYACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVESOFHA’SSTRATEGICPLAN:• To represent and support members/communities of interest and maintain national
networks;
• To contribute to and influence Australian government policy on homelessness and related issues;
• To share information with members and the community about Australian government and FaHCSIA homelessness and related policy;
• To be recognised as the central national voice on homelessness in Australia;
• To be recognised by stakeholders as operating effectively, professionally and with the highest standards of governance and ethics.
The following outlines HA’s activities against the strategic plan.
DIALOGUEWITHFEDERALGOVERNMENT
HomelessnessAustraliametwiththen-MinisterPlibersekandherMinisterialOfficestaffonanumberofoccasionsduringthe2009-10financialyearandengagedindiscussionsaboutissuesofimportancetothehomelessnesssector.
Overthecourseof2009-10,HomelessnessAustraliametwithrepresentativesoftheHomelessnessBranch in FaHCSIA including then Branch Manager, Kate Gumley, Mark Fitzgerald, ElenaForatoandAngelaBraniffapproximatelyeverytwomonthstodiscussinitiatives,prioritiesandprogramsinthehomelessnessagenda.HomelessnessAustraliaispleasedtohaveestablishedandmaintainedaproductiveworkingrelationshipwiththeDepartment.
TRACKINGTHEWHITEPAPERONHOMELESSNESS
HomelessnessAustraliacontinuedtomonitortheimplementationoftheWhitePaperthrougharangeofforumsandcommunicationmechanisms.Theseincluded;theestablishmentofourinterstate policy officer network in August 2009, assisting then-Minister Plibersek’s office tocoordinateaseriesofWhitePaperRoundtablesbetweenAugust2009andApril2010attendedbyhomelessnesssectorleadersineveryState/Territoryandattendedbythen-MinisterPlibersek,Kate Gumley from the Homelessness Branch and Simon Smith and Travis Gilbert fromHomelessnessAustralia.Asummarydocumentwasproducedfromeachoftheroundtables.
Homelessness Australia utilised our contacts in State/Territory peaks and the State/TerritoryCOSSandShelternetworkstotrackhowtheimplementationoftheWhitePaperwasprogressingataState/Territorylevel.WepreparedacomparativeanalysisofthekeyinitiativesineachState/TerritoryimplementationplanwhichwasreproducedasaParityarticle.
HomelessnessAustraliametwithofficialsfromkeyAustralianGovernmentagenciesanddepartmentsonanongoingbasistoestablishhowtheimplementationisprogressingatanationallevel.
FaHCSIA’s 18th Month Anniversary of the White Paper
Onthe22ndofJune,HomelessnessAustraliaparticipatedintheProgressandLessonsfromTheRoadHomeeventatParliamentHouseinCanberra.Theeventcommemoratedthe18thmonthanniversaryofthereleaseoftheWhitePaper.HomelessnessAustraliawasabletocontributetotheexhibitiontoshowcasesomeofthegreatworkbeingdonebyexistingserviceswhichwillmakeasignificantcontributiontomeetingtheinterimtargetsin2013aswellastheheadlinegoalsofhalvinghomelessnessandofferingsupportedaccommodationtoallroughsleeperswho
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seekitby2020.HomelessnessAustralia joinedwithmemberservicesfromCoastShelter,theCampaspe-Loddon Integrated FamilyViolence Consortium and SouthernYouth and FamilyServicesaswellasLynneEvansfromStBart’sinWA.
The event also consisted of a forum for sector leaders in the afternoon with representativesfromourBoard,StaffandCouncilsincludingChairpersonNarelleClay.Themeetingentailedfeedback on the White Paper implementation and presentations from the Prime MinisterialCouncilonHomelessness.
RESEARCH
HomelessnessAustraliaisactivelyinvolvedinthefieldofhomelessnessresearch.HomelessnessAustraliapreparedabriefingonthenationalhomelessnessresearchagendaforourmembers.Thebriefingcanbeaccessedviawww.homelessness.org.au.
WehavepartneredwithaconsortiumthatsuccessfullyappliedforfundingundertheNationalHomelessness Research Strategy. Homelessness Australia’s involvement will include providingadviceonissuesofimportanceanddisseminatingtheresearchfindingstothehomelessnesssectorviaourmembershipdatabaseandStateandTerritorynetworks.
Review of the Counting the Homeless Methodology
InSeptember2009, theAustralianBureauofStatistics (ABS)announcedthat itconductedareviewintothemethodologyusedtoenumeratehomelessnessinAustraliaviatheCountingtheHomelessreports.Overthepast12months,HAhasbeenactively involvedininformingtheAustralianBureauofStatisticsasitcontinuesitsreviewofthemethodology.ThethenEOSimonSmithaccompaniedBoardmemberandChairoftheWomen’sServicesNetwork(WESNET)JulieOberin to a seminaron themethodologyused to enumeratehomelessness inBrisbane.Concernsaboutover-countingandunder-countingwereraisedbyparticipantsattheseminar.
HA is concerned that any significant changes made to the methodology used to enumeratehomelessnessinAustraliawillneedtobefullyexplainedandproperlyaccountedforifwearetoaccuratelymeasurechangestothenumberofpeopleexperiencinghomelessnessonCensusnightovertimeandmorespecificallyifwearetoaccuratelymeasureprogresstowardsmeetingtheinterimtargetsandheadlinegoalofhalvingoverallhomelessnessby2020outlinedintheWhitePaper.HAlooksforwardtocontinuingtoworkwithourBoard,Councils,membersandhomelessnessresearcherstoinformthereviewasitprogresses.
National Homelessness Data Collection
Over the past 12 months HA has also been involved in meetings with representatives fromthe homelessness data unit at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). HAanticipatesthatanewdatacollectionsystemtoreplaceSMARTVandtheNDCAdatasetwillbe operational by mid-2011. HA’s Chairperson Narelle Clay andTreasurer Liz Fritz are alsoinvolvedinausergroupintheircapacityassectorleadersandservicemanagerswhichisregularlyinformedabouthowthedevelopmentofthenewdatacollectionisprogressing.HAwillcontinueto work with the AIHW as the development of the new system progresses and disseminaterelevantinformationtoourCouncilsandmembers.
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SUBMISSIONS
HAwroteanumberofsubmissionsinresponsetothereleaseofanumberofdiscussionpapersonissuesrelevanttohomelessness,housingaffordabilityandsocialwelfare.
Inquiry into homelessness legislation
HAprepared adetailed submission andwas called toprovide verbal evidence in response tothe House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community Housing andYouthinquiryintothecontentofhomelessnesslegislation.Priortodevelopingoursubmissionwe produced a discussion paper outlining proposals of what might be included in a newHomelessnessActwhichwedisseminatedtoCouncilsandmembersandsoughttheirfeedback.Inoursubmissionweincorporatedfeedbackfromourcouncilsandmembersanddevelopedalistofelevenkeyrecommendationsforinclusioninnewhomelessnesslegislation.WealsocanvassedhomelessnesslegislationinCanada,theEuropeanUnion,NewZealand,theUnitedKingdomandtheUnitedStateswhenseekingtoprovideadvicetoGovernmentaboutwhatitemsshouldbeincludedinlegislationtoreplacetheSupportedAccommodationAssistanceActandhowtherighttohousingmightbeprogressivelyrealisedinAustralia.Oursubmissioncanbeviewedatwww.aph.gov.au/House/committee/fchy/homelessness/subs.htm.
Counting the Homeless Review of Methodology
InasubmissiontotheABSHAexpressedconcernthatanysignificantchangestothemethodologyusedtoenumeratehomelessnessinAustraliawouldneedtobeproperlyaccountedforHAtoaccuratelymeasureprogresstowardsmeetingtheheadlinegoalsandtargetsintheWhitePaper.
ThesubmissionincludedanumberofexamplesfromourmemberservicesthatillustratedhowpeoplefromwithincertaingroupsinthehomelessnesspopulationcouldreadilybemissedbyCensuscollectorsduetothelevelof‘hiddenhomelessness’inthecommunity.HAaffirmedtheimportanceofensuringthat themethodologyappliedtotheenumerationofhomelessness inAustraliawassufficientlyrigorousastodeliverthemostaccuratecountpossible.Oursubmissioncanbeviewedatwww.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/UserFiles/File/SubmissiontoCountingtheHomelessReview.pdf.
Compulsory income management
HA worked closely with ACOSS and the Welfare Rights Network on the development ofsubmissions opposing compulsory income management. ACOSS provided representations totheSenate Inquiry into theapplicationof compulsory incomemanagementonbehalfof thesocialandcommunityservicessector.
HAattendeda consultation in early2010 in response to the releaseof an exposuredraftonthelegislativeinstrumentsusedtoapplycompulsoryincomemanagementto‘eligible’incomesupport recipients.Weprepared a submission in response to the exposuredraft inwhichweraisedanumberofseriousconcernsabouttheimpositionofcompulsoryincomemanagementonpeopleexperiencinghomelessnessandsurvivorsofdomesticandfamilyviolence.WeexpressedconcernthattherewasaminimalevidencebasetojustifywhatthesocialandcommunityservicessectorbelievesisafundamentalshiftintheprovisionofsocialsecurityinAustralia.
The National Quality Framework
HA attended consultations on the development of a national quality framework (NQF) forproviders of services to people who are experiencing homelessness. We also produced botha sector briefing and an extensive submission in response to the discussion paper on thedevelopment of a NQF for providers of services to people experiencing homelessness. Our
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submissionincorporatedfeedbackfromourthreeCouncilsandourmemberswhichweelicitedboth electronically and at thepolicy forumat our face to facemeeting.We look forward toplayingamuchgreaterroleinthedevelopmentofaNQFfollowingthereleaseoftheoptionspaper.HAiswillingtotakeonaleadershiproleprogressingtheNQF.Oursubmissioncanbeviewedatwww.homelessnessaustralia.org.au.
The regulation and growth of the not for profit housing sector
In recognition of the vital role played by the community housing sector in the provision ofsocialhousinginAustralia,HAforwardedasubmissioninresponsetotheFaHCSIAdiscussionpaperontheregulationandgrowthofthenotforprofithousingsectorinAustralia.Communityhousinghasandwehopewillcontinuetoprovideausefulexitpointoutofhomelessnessforthe people who we represent. In preparing our submission we consulted State andTerritoryhomelessnesspeaksandliaisedwithourcolleaguesattheCommunityHousingFederationofAustralia.Oursubmissioncanbeviewedatwww.homelessnessaustralia.org.au.
DISCUSSIONPAPERS/SECTORBRIEFINGS
Inadditiontothesubmissionswepreparedinresponsetoissuesofimportancetothehomelessnesssector,HAprepared a series of sectorbriefings anddiscussionpaperson anumberof topicsrelatingtohomelessnessandhousingaffordabilityincluding:
• SAAPreform/futurearrangementsforspecialisthomelessnessservices;
• TheWhitePaperanniversary;
• TheNationalAffordableHousingAgreement(NAHA);
• TheNationalPartnership(NP)onHomelessness;
• TheNPonRemoteIndigenousHousing;and
• AcomparativeanalysisoftheStateandTerritoryimplementationplans.
Throughthedisseminationofourdiscussionpapersandsectorbriefings,HAcontinuestobuildonourimportantadvocacyandpolicyworkforandonbehalfofthehomelessnesssector.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Home Options and Pathways to Employment Project
TheHomeOptionsandPathwaystoEmployment(HOPE)Project,fundedbytheAustralianGovernment, brought together a partnership of two peak bodies: the National EmploymentServicesAssociation(NESA)andHomelessnessAustralia(HA).
The aim of the HOPE Project was to develop strategies and resources which will assist JobServicesAustraliaprovidersandhomelessnessservicesorganisationsindevelopingcollaborativeworkingrelationshipswhichultimatelybenefitpeopleexperiencinghomelessness.
TheProjectinvolvedthreeresearchcomponents,apreliminarysurveyof12homelessnessservices,anon-linesurveyof218JobServicesAustralia(JSA)providersand82homelessnessservicesandin-depthsemi-structuredinterviewswithfourhomelessnessservicesandfourJSAproviders.Theaimoftheresearchwastodeterminethelevelofknowledge/experienceworkersineachsectorhadof the opposing sector, todetermine thebarriers to employment for jobseekerswho areexperiencinghomelessnessandtoidentifyinstancesinwhichformalworkingrelationshipshadbeenestablishedbetweenprovidersofbothhomelessnessandemploymentservices.Thefindingsoftheresearchwereincorporatedintoatrainingpackageforworkersinbothsectors.Theultimate
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aimoftheprojectistoenhancepositiveworkingrelationshipsbetweenthehomelessnessandemployment sectors with the goal of improving outcomes for people who are experiencinghomelessnessandunemployment.
Interstate Policy Officer Network
ToassistwiththeprocessoftrackingtheimplementationoftheWhitePaperandinparticulartheservicesfundedundertheNPonHomelessnessinStatesandTerritorieswithoutafundedhomelessnesspeakbody,HomelessnessAustraliaprovidedfundingfortheemploymentofparttimePolicyOfficers(0.2fte).Theywere:GerhardRousseau(WesternAustralia),CecileDutreix(SouthAustralia),AnitaVanRiet(Tasmania),KathyBannister(NorthernTerritory)thenLouiseWeber.
TheirrolewastoprovideongoingadviceaboutthenewinitiativesandprogramsdetailedintheHomelessnessImplementationplansinWA,SA,TasmaniaandtheNT.Theyprovidedmonthlyreports to Homelessness Australia and liaised directly with State andTerritory Governmentofficialsresponsibleforfundinghomelessnessservices.
TheyalsocontributedtothedevelopmentofHomelessnessAustralia’ssectorbriefingpaperonSAAPreformandfuturearrangementsforspecialisthomelessnessservicesandeachpolicyofficercompiledanarticlefortheWhitePaperanniversaryeditionofParitymagazine.
National Shelter
HomelessnessAustraliaisrepresentedontheExecutiveofNationalShelterandweworkcloselywith National Shelter, the Community Housing Federation of Australia and the NationalAllianceofTenancyOrganisationsthroughourroleontheNationalShelterexecutive.
Weworkedwiththeseorganisationsonaprojectthatundertookacomparativeanalysisoftherightsandprotectionsafforded topeople staying inboarding/roominghousesandhowthesecouldbestrengthened.Wealsoworkcloselywiththeseorganisationstorespondtootherissuesconcerninghomelessnessandhousingaffordability.
Prime Ministerial Council on Homelessness
HAChairperson,NarelleClay andHomelessnessAustraliametwith theChairpersonof theCounciltoraiseissuesandenhanceliaisonbetweenHAandtheCouncil.
White Paper Roundtables
HomelessnessAustraliawasaskedbythen-MinisterPlibersektohostaseriesofRoundtablesineachStateandTerritorytogivesectorleadersanopportunitytoprovideherwithdirectfeedbackabouthowtheimplementationoftheWhitePaperwasprogressingineachjurisdiction.Clickhereforsummaries.
TheRoundtablesprovidedparticipantswithanopportunityto:
• Share their views about the progress to date and the challenges of implementing newprogramsandservicesfundedundertheNPonHomelessness;
• Discussprogress todate, including the strengthsof the implementationplans aswell asopportunitiesforimprovement;
• Provideclearandconstructiveadviceonthewayforwardforreformtomeetthe2020targetofhalvingoverallhomelessness;and
• ContributetoanationalpictureofthereformsfortheNPagreements.
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PRESENTATIONS&ATTENDANCES
ParityLaunches/CHPSectorForums(09-10)
AustralianPsychologicalSocietyForum(July09)
FaHCSIA’sPersonalHelpersandMentorsProgram(August09)
QCOSS&QSHELTERConference(September09)
AnexAustralianDrugsConference(October09)
WorkshoponMethodologyReviewonCountingtheHomeless(October09)
YouthAccommodationAssociationConference(October09)
CounciltoHomelessPersonsConference(October09)
AustralianInstituteofHealthandWelfare,Australia’sWelfareConference(November09)
Australian and Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), The National HousingConference(November09)
NorthernTerritoryHomelessnessSummit(November09)
CHFANationalAffordableHousingExchange,February10
ACOSSConferenceMarch10
AHURITheNationalHomelessnessResearchNetwork,May10
FACETOFACEMEETINGS
Twice a year Homelessness Australia gathers its Council and Board members for planning,advocacyandapolicyforum.Keynotespeakersarealsoinvitedtoaddressattendeeswithcurrentissues.
CANBERRA:16-19NOVEMBER,2009
COUNCILSCHPA,NYCHANDWESNETMEETINGS,GUESTSPEAKERS,
POLICYFORUM,BOARDMEETINGSANDAGM
Keynotes:
• TanyaPlibersekMP,addressedmeetingattendeeswithanupdateonFederalmovementsinthesectortoward2010andkindlyansweredquestions;
• GeoffNiedeckfromAIHW,talkedabouttheworkofhisteamtodevelopthenewnationaldatasetonhomelessness;
• David MacKenzie from Swinburne University and Chris Chamberlain from RMITUniversityspokeonthereviewof“CountingtheHomeless”currentlyunderway;
• PeterHumphriesfromCentrelink,NationalOffice,spokeoncurrentandfuturechangestoaidthehomelessnesssector,and;
• KateGumleyfromFaHCSIA’sHomelessnessBranch,whospokeandansweredqueries.
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Policy Forum with HA Policy and Research Officer, Travis Gilbert
TheForumdiscussionaddressedthreecoreissues:
• LackofBricksandMortar
Inorder to solvehomelessnessweneed to increase the supplyofaffordablehousing inordertoprovide ‘exitpoints’ for clients fromcrisis accommodationandhomelessness services.Theimportanceofthecapitalinfrastructurewasemphasised.
• SectorSustainability
ThenewapproachtohomelessnessunderNationalAffordableHousingAgreementemphasisesachangeinfocustowardsseekingmediumandlongtermsolutionstohomelessnessbackedbymeasurablegoalsandtargets,butitiswidelyacknowledgedthattherewillcontinuebeaneedforanadequatelyresourcedcrisisresponseandshorttermaccommodationandsupportsystem.
• WorkforceIssues
The importance of a strong,well-resourced, skilled and committedworkforcewas a stronglysupportedtheme.Therearehighratesof staffturnoveranddifficultyattractingappropriatelyskilledstaff(seeTable1).Somereasonsinclude:
• Comparativelylowratesofremuneration(wagesandsalaries);
• Alackofopportunitiesforcareerprogression;
• Increasingworkloadsespeciallyinregardtoadministration,datacollectionandcomplexityofclientneed;and
• Inadequateworkplace facilities in regard toofficeandadministrationareas, trainingandmeetingfacilities.
TABLE 1: STAFF TURNOVER AND RECRUITMENT BY AGENCY SIZE
AgencySizeNumberofpaid
staff(FTE)Numberofpaidstaffwho
left(FTE)StaffTurnover
%whohaddifficultyattractingqualified
staff
Small
(n=138)
598 187 31% 38%
Medium
(n=53)
1538 328 21% 62%
Large
(n=46)
14374 2459 17% 78%
Source: ACOSS Community Sector Survey 2009, p.25.
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MELBOURNE:19-22APRIL,2010
Councils CHPA, NYCH and WESNET meetings, guest speakers, Policy Forum, Board meetings
Keynotes:
• David MacKenzie from Swinburne University and Chris Chamberlain from RMITUniversityspokeonthereviewof“Counting the Homeless”currentlyunderway;
• TonyNicholson,Chair,PM’sCouncilonHomelessness,sharinginformation;
• HOPEProjects–MargaretLoureyandWilmaGallet;and
• PolicyForumwithHAPolicyandResearchOfficer,TravisGilbert.
ThePolicyForumhaddiscussionsontwocoreissueswithintenttocontributetoHAsubmissionsandanupdateontheHOPEProject:
HA Election Statement
HomelessnessAustraliacalledonallpoliticalpartiestocommittobuildingonthebroadrangeof initiatives, service responses and strategies outlined in the White Paper. Homelessness inAustralia isacomplexsocialproblem,andit is incumbentongovernments,businessandthecommunitytotakeactionstoaddressit.
National Quality Framework (NQF) Proposals
HomelessnessAustraliawaspleasedtohaveparticipatedintheconsultationprocessleadingtothedevelopment aNQFdiscussionpaper.HAalso gained feedbackduring this forum fromthe threeCouncils andBoardmembers (andHAmembers throughanelectronicprocess) tocontributetotheirresponsesubmissiontothediscussionpaper.
HOPE Project
UpdatesfromMargaretLoureyandWilmaGalletwithaquestionandanswersession.
MEMBERSERVICES
HA’smembersarediverserepresentativesfromthesectorincludingserviceproviders,federaltolocalgovernmentagenciesanddepartments,corporatebusinesses,communityorganisationsandindividuals.Forafulllistoffinancialmembersseepage52.
HA engages with members on surveys, reports and submission feedback, invites to events,discounts to thebiennial conference, contributions topublications andmembers also receiveHA’smembers’onlyemailAdvocacyandspecialgiveaways.
Survey
The2009HAmembers’surveyresultstoldustheyweregenerallysatisfiedwiththesupportandservices they receive fromHomelessnessAustralia.93%of respondents toldus they readourquarterlynewsletter,93%reademailcorrespondencefromHomelessnessAustralia,and88%usetheHomelessnessAustraliawebsiteforinformation.
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Advocacy
Followingonfromsurveyfeedback,inOctober2009HAdevelopedandhasmaintainedthrough2010amonthlymembers’onlye-bulletintoinformHAmembersofouradvocacy,lobbying,policyandotherwork.
Packs
InJanuary2010HAsentoutover300membershippackswithwelcomeletters,informationontheWhitePaper,factsheets,anannualreportsummaryandcertificatesofappreciation.
Fees
InJuly2009HAkeptmembershipjoiningfeesat2008value.
CAMPAIGN
InFebruary2010HAlaunchedtheirWILLYOUBEHOMELESSIN2020?campaign.ThetitlewaschosentoreflectWhitePaperpromisesofhalvinghomelessnessby2020.HAchosespecificpopulationgroupsover-represented in research:Womenandchildren,Youngpeople,FamiliesandOver55s.
ThecampaignwasincludedinallHAcommunicationscommencingwithHANews#1,2010.Thecampaignwaswovenintoallmediareleasesandmediacomments,events,electronicnewsand had its own webpage complete with briefs and associated materials to download andprint.ManyofHA’smembersandassociatesimplementedthecampaignasapromotionaltoolincludingtheNYCHCouncilforYouthHomelessnessMattersDay2010.
NATIONALHOMELESSPERSONS’WEEK(HPW)2009
Sunday 2 August to Saturday 8 August
HPW has developed into a major event across Australia. In 2009 HPW partnered with theAustralianFederalPolice’s(AFP)NationalMissingPersons’Week(NMPW),heldinthesameweekinAugust,tohighlightpeoplewhoaremissingandexperiencinghomelessnessusingthetheme:Wheredotheygo?
Throughout2009AFPandHAdevelopedandproducedpromotionalmaterialsbothhardcopyandelectronicfordistributiontoHAmembers,affiliatesandmedia.HPWandNMPWbeganwithamediareleaseandlaunchonMonday3August.ThelaunchtookplaceinCanberrawithGovernor-GeneralQuentinBryce,HomelessnessAustraliaChairpersonNarelleClay andkeyAFPpersonnel.
SimonSmith(EO)representedHAattheCommunityHousingCoalitionofWA’sHPWeventsinPerth.Simonaddressedthecrowd,asdoveswerereleasedfrombaskets thenamarchtookplaced with Brazilian musicians, people and dogs walking through the main streets of Perthgainingsupportandattentionforthisworthyweek.
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EVENTS
White Paper Roundtables
HomelessnessAustraliawasaskedbyMinisterPlibersektohostaseriesofRoundtablesineachState andTerritory to give sector leaders anopportunity toprovideherwithdirect feedbackabouthowtheimplementationoftheWhitePaperwasprogressingineachjurisdiction.
The Road Home – Progress and Lessons
ThiseventproducedbyFaHCSIA,June222010atParliamentHouseCanberraencompassedanEXPOandformalmeeting.
EXPO Adiversenumbersoforganisationswereaskedtoexhibitandsharetheirorganisationsgoalsandactivitiesthroughdisplaysandameetandgreetwithpoliticians.
Formal Meeting InviteeswithTonyNicholsonChair,PrimeMinister’sCouncilonHomelessness,theHonTanyaPlibersekMP,andHA’sNarelleClay,DavidEldridgeandTravisGilbertwereinvolvedinafacilitateddiscussiononServiceIntegrationandFutureReformChallenges.
PUBLICATIONS
HAhasproducedavarietyofpublicationsthroughouttheyear:
• HAissued4editionsofourfullcolournewsletter:HANEWS;
• HA continues to electronically send Inform, an e-bulletin summarising information onhomelessnesspolicy,researchandadvocacytomorethan1000subscribers;
• HAproduceda24pagefullcolourpublicationtomarkHomelessnessAustralia’svisittotheNorthernTerritory;
• HAreleasedourfullcolour54page2008-09AnnualReport,senttoallmembers;
• Advocacy,anewelectronicmembers’onlybulletinisbeingsentmonthly,summarisingHA’sadvocacy,lobbying,policyandotherworkwedo.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Parity: a national homelessness publication
• HAmonthlyUpdatesinParitybySimonSmith,EOandTravisGilbertasActingEO;
• August 09, Homelessness Implementation Plans: Early Trends and ChallengesbySarahSpiller,PolicyandCommunicationsOfficer;
• October09,Wouldn’tYouLiketoKnow?SpecialistHomelessnessServicesandtheNAHAbyTravisGilbert,PolicyandResearchOfficer;
• November09,HomelessnessandViolenceagainstWomeninAustralia:TheRoadHomeorBlindAlleys?byJulieOberin,NationalChair,WESNET(Women’sServicesNetwork);
• March10,GatheringAroundtheTable:ChallengestotheSuccessfulImplementationoftheWhitePaperbySimonSmith,ExecutiveOfficer;
• March10,SecondaryHomelessnessServices?:WhatWillbetheRoleofExistingServicesUndertheNewApproach?byTravisGilbert,PolicyandResearchOfficer;
• March10,OpinionNarelleClay,Chair,HomelessnessAustralia;
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• April10,WeNeeda‘Spectrum’ofHousingandSupportforAllYoungPeopleatRiskoforExperiencingHomelessnessbyMichaelCoffey,Co-ChairNYCHandCEOYAA;
• May 10, Homelessness and Social Inclusion: Bringing Them in From the MarginsbyTravisGilbert,PolicyandResearchOfficer,HomelessnessAustralia.
The Australian
• January2010,WeCanPutaRoofOverEveryone’sHead,bySimonSmith,EO;
• The Country Web: a newsletter is produced by Industry & Investment NSW RuralWomen’sNetwork;
• May10,BeyondtheHomelessMythbyAileenSolowiej,CommunicationsOfficer.
WEBSITE
HAcontinuesto:
• Updateitswebsitewithcurrentnews,research,informationandlinks;
• Provideacomprehensiveeventspagewhichdetailsmonthlyeventscountrywide;
• Refreshitsfactsheetswebpagewhichincludesoveradozentopicsforanyonetoresourceanddownload;
• CreateaHomelessPersons’Weekwebpagethatstatesthethemewithinformation,researchanddownloadablematerialssuchasfactsheets,flyers,postersandlinks;italsolistsacalendarofeventsfortheweek.
MEDIA
HA’scommunicationswithmediahashadanexceptionalincreasefromprintednewspaperstoelectronicnewspaperwebsitesthroughtomainstreamtelevisionandradio.
HA’NEWOFFICE
InMay2010HAmovedfromDicksonACTtoHoltACT.HAhadbeenbasedatDicksonsince1998sotherewasafairamountofpackingtodo.Thenewspaceisclosetoshopsandothercommunityorganisations.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
FINANCIAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2010
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
CONTENTSCommittee's Report 1
Income Statement 2
Balance Sheet 3
Statement of Recognised Income and Expense 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5
Statement by Members of the Committee 16
Auditors' Report 17
Certificate by Members of the Committee 19
Income and Expenditure Statement 20
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
COMMITTEE'S REPORT
Your committee members submit the financial report of the Homelessness Australia Incorporated for thefinancial year ended 30 June 2010.
Committee Members
The names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:
Narelle Clay Lynne Evans Pauline WoodbridgeMichael Coffey Cat Gander Kedy KristalJulie Oberin Lisa Laschon Jax RoanLiz Fritz Margaret Augerinos Dan LawsChrista Hilton Andrea Witt Simon SmithLindy Edwards Trish BrambleEmma Robertson
Principal Activities
The principal activities of the association during the financial year were to proactively research, develop andpromote national policy and action to reduce homelessness and its impact on the diverse range of people itaffects.
Significant Changes
No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.
Operating Result
The loss reported during the financial year amounted to $82,814.08
Adoption of Australian Equivalents to IFRS
As a result of the introduction of Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRSthe association's financial report has been prepared in accordance with those Standards
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee.
Committee Member: _________________________________________________________Narelle Clay
Committee Member: _________________________________________________________Liz Fritz
Dated this day of 2010Page 1
26th October
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
INCOME STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009Note $ $
Revenue 2 536,028.62 424,683.86Advertising expenses (5,047.62) (508.18)Depreciation and amortisation expenses (5,399.00) (7,154.81)Employee benefits expenses (297,899.33) (309,727.95)Finance costs 3 (40,905.97) (53,670.38)Other expenses (269,590.78) (467,762.19)Loss before income tax 3 (82,814.08) (414,139.65)Retained earnings at the beginning of the financialyear 480,801.26 320,198.01(Loss) Profit attributable to the association 397,987.18 (93,941.64)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 2
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
BALANCE SHEETAS AT 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009Note $ $
CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 4 581,586.76 520,748.58Trade and other receivables 5 42,387.12 26,117.20Other current assets 6 4,750.55 5,625.00TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 628,724.43 552,490.78
NON-CURRENT ASSETSProperty, plant and equipment 7 16,539.00 8,188.00TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 16,539.00 8,188.00TOTAL ASSETS 645,263.43 560,678.78
CURRENT LIABILITIESTrade and other payables 8 49,133.43 36,810.02Financial liabilities 9 189,048.39 35,000.00Provisions 10 9,094.43 8,067.50TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 247,276.25 79,877.52TOTAL LIABILITIES 247,276.25 79,877.52NET ASSETS 397,987.18 480,801.26
EQUITYRetained earnings 11 397,987.18 480,801.26TOTAL EQUITY 397,987.18 480,801.26
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 3
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
Note
RetainedEarnings /
(Accumulatedlosses) Total
$ $
Profit attributable to the entity (414,140) (414,140)Balance at 30 June 2009 (414,140) (414,140)Profit attributable to the entity (82,814) (82,814)Balance at 30 June 2010 (496,954) (496,954)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 4
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance withAccounting Standards, including Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritativepronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the requirements of theAssociations Incorporation Act ACT.
The financial report covers Homelessness Australia Incorporated as an individual entity.Homelessness Australia Incorporated is an association incorporated in ACT under the AssociationsIncorporation Act 1991.
The financial report of Homelessness Australia Incorporated as an individual entity complies with allAustralian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) in their entirety.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the association in thepreparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unlessotherwise stated.
Basis of Preparation
The accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all years presented.
Reporting basis and conventions
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costsmodified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilitiesfor which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
Accounting Policies
Property, Plant and Equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable,any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not inexcess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on thebasis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the assets' employment andsubsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values indetermining recoverable amounts.
The cost of fixed assets constructed within the association includes the cost of materials, directlabour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, asappropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flowto the association and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs andmaintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they areincurred.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including building and capitalised lease assets isdepreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the association commencing from thetime the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter ofeither the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at eachbalance date.
An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset'scarrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount.These gains and losses are included in the income statement. When revalued assets are sold,amounts included in the revaluation relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
Leases
Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership ofthe asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to the association, are classified as financeleases.
Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amount equalto the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments,including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction ofthe lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.
Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives where it islikely that the association will obtain ownership of the asset or ownership over the term of the lease.
Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with thelessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on astraight-line basis over the life of the lease term.
Financial Instruments
Recognition
Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs,when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition theseinstruments are measured as set out below.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in theshort-term or if so designated by management. Derivatives are also categorised as held for tradingunless they are designated as hedges. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising fromchanges in the fair value of these assets are included in the income statement in the period in whichthey arise.
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories.Available-for-sale financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arisingfrom changes in fair value are taken directly to equity.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
Financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt lessprincipal payments and amortisation.
Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments are measured at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fairvalue are taken to the income statement unless they are designated as hedges.
Impairment
At each reporting date, the association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financialinstrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolongeddecline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen.Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result ofpast events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflowcan be reliably measured.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-termhighly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bankoverdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.
Revenue
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.
Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest ratesapplicable to the financial assets.
Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to thecustomers.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets thatnecessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added tothe cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended useor sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognised in income in the period in which they are incurred.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where theamount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstancesthe GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of theexpense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GSTcomponent of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
Comparative Figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform tochanges in presentation for the current financial year.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
2 Revenue
Operating activitiesSale of goods - 75,079.77Interest received 20,259.18 23,667.11Rendering of services 515,769.44 325,936.98Total revenue 536,028.62 424,683.86
3 Loss
ExpensesBoard Expenses 40,905.97 53,670.38Total finance costs 40,905.97 53,670.38
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 5,399.00 7,154.81
4 Cash and Cash Equivalents
CurrentPetty Cash 67.65 -Cash at Bank 78,499.35 520,748.58MaxiBonus 195926 503,019.76 -
581,586.76 520,748.585 Trade and Other Receivables
CurrentTrade Debtors 42,387.12 26,117.20
6 Other Current Assets
CurrentPrepayments 4,750.55 5,625.00
7 Property, Plant and Equipment
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and Equipment:At cost 107,577.81 93,827.81Accumulated depreciation (91,038.81) (85,639.81)Total Plant and Equipment 16,539.00 8,188.00
Movements in Carrying Amounts
Movement in the carrying amounts foreach class of property, plant andequipment
OfficeEquipment
Software OfficeFurniture
Total
$ $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2009 6,785.00 - 1,403.00 8,188.00Additions 13,750.00 - - 13,750.00Depreciation expense (4,602.00) - (797.00) (5,399.00)Carrying amount at 30 June2010 15,933.00 - 606.00 16,539.00
8 Trade and Other Payables
CurrentTrade Creditors 11,685.02 9,280.26ANZ Telstra Visa 3,093.68 1,009.71CHPA Funds Held 12,822.17 10,402.59Input Tax Credits (10,367.44) (9,395.21)GST Payable 23,469.96 15,315.71Prior Period GST Adjustments (1.12) (0.82)Payroll Liabilities 8,431.16 10,197.78
49,133.43 36,810.02
9 Financial Liabilities
CurrentElectronic Payments 889.39 -Income in Advance 188,159.00 35,000.00
189,048.39 35,000.00
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
10 Provisions
Provision: Staff Commitments 9,094.43 8,067.50Total provisions 9,094.43 8,067.50
Analysis of Total ProvisionsCurrent 9,094.43 8,067.50
9,094.43 8,067.50
11 Retained Earnings
Retained earnings at the beginning of the financialyear 480,801.26 320,198.01(Net loss) Net profit attributable to the association (82,814.08) 160,603.25Retained earnings at the end of the financial year 397,987.18 480,801.26
12 Capital and Leasing Commitments
Operating Lease CommitmentsNon-cancellable operating leases contracted for butnot capitalised in the financial statements:Payable - minimum lease paymentsNot later than 12 months (14,199.00) (13,933.00)Between 12 months and five years (18,381.00) (27,507.00)
(32,580.00) (41,440.00)
The association entered into a new Toshiba Multi-Function Copier operating lease in December 2005The lease is for a 48 month term at $423 per month.
The property lease was renewed on 1 March 2008 for 5 years until 28 February 2013 withCIS Property Group.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
13 Financial Instruments
Financial Risk Management
The association's financial instruments consists primarily of deposits with banks, local moneymarket instruments, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable, loans to and fromsubsidiaries, bills and leases.
The association does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2010.14 Change in Accounting Policy
The association has elected to change its accounting policies in respect of the following items toreflect changes to the recognition and measurement criteria resulting from the introduction ofAustralian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards. Where applicable,retrospective adjustments have been made to comparative information.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
Pending Standards issued between the previous financial report and the current reporting date haveno application to association.
AASBamendment AASB Standard affected
2005-1 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement2005-2 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts2005-4 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement2005-4 AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation
2005-4 AASB 1: First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International FinancialReporting Standards
2005-4 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts2005-4 AASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts
2005-5 AASB 1: First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International FinancialReporting Standards
2005-5 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement2005-6 AASB 3: Business Combinations2005-7 AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting
2005-8 AASB 1: First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International FinancialReporting Standards
2005-9 AASB 4: Insurance Contracts2005-9 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts2005-9 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement2005-9 AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation2005-10 AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation2005-10 AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements2005-10 AASB 114: Segment Reporting2005-10 AASB 117: Leases2005-10 AASB 133: Earnings per Share
2005-10 AASB 1: First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International FinancialReporting Standards
2005-10 AASB 4: Insurance Contracts2005-10 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts2005-10 AASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts2005-11 AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements2005-11 AASB 112: Income Taxes2005-11 AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation2005-11 AASB 133: Earnings per Share2005-11 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement2005-11 AASB 141: Agriculture2005-12 AASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
2005-12 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts2005-13 AAS 25: Financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans2006-1 AASB 121: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
2006-2 AASB 1: First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International FinancialReporting Standards
2004-3 AASB 1 : First-time Adoption of AIFRS2004-3 AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements2004-3 AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures2005-10 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and MeaseurementAASB 7:Financial
Instruments:Disclosures
AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosures and presentation
15 Association Details
The principal place of business of the association is 7/114 Maitland Street Hackett ACT 2602
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
In the opinion of the committee the financial report as set out on pages 1 to 15:
1. Presents fairly the financial position of Homelessness Australia Incorporated as at 30 June2010 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with AustralianAccounting Standards, mandatory professional reporting requirements and other authoritativepronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that HomelessnessAustralia Incorporated will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf ofthe Committee by:
President: _________________________________________________________Narelle Clay
Treasurer: _________________________________________________________Liz Fritz
Dated this day of 2010
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26th October
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED
ABN 38 006 376 407
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Homelessness Australia Incorporated (theassociation) which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2010, and the income statement, statementof recognised income and expenditure for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accountingpolicies and other explanatory notes and the statement by members of the committee.
Committee's Responsibility for the Financial Report
The committee of the association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financialreport in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian AccountingInterpretations) and the Associations Incorporations Act ACT 1991. This responsibility includes establishingand maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that isfree from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriateaccounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted ouraudit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we complywith relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtainreasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in thefinancial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of therisks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those riskassessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentationof the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but notfor the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit alsoincludes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accountingestimates made by the committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for ouraudit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professionalethical pronouncements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED
ABN 38 006 376 407
Auditors' Opinion
In our opinion:
The financial report of Homelessness Australia Incorporated is in accordance with the AssociationsIncorporation Act ACT 1991 including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Association's financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of theirperformance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian AccountingInterpretations) and the Associations Incorporations Act ACT 1991.
Name of Firm: Stephen Bray & Co.
Name of Director: _________________________________________________________Stephen Bray
Address: 78 Hurley Street MAWSON ACT 2607
Dated this 28th day of October 2010
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
CERTIFICATE BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
I, Narelle Clay of Southern Youth & Family Services, PO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 and I, Liz Fritzof Blair Athol Accommodation & Support Program, 93 Golden Four Drive BILINGA QLD 4225 certify that:
(a) We are members of the committee of Homelessness Australia Incorporated.
(b) We will attend the annual general meeting of the association to be held on 9th of November2010.
(c) We are authorised by the committee to sign this certificate.
(d) This annual statement will be submitted to the members of the association at its annual generalmeeting.
Committee Member: _________________________________________________________Narelle Clay
Committee Member: _________________________________________________________Liz Fritz
Dated this day of 2010
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26th October
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
REVENUEAFHO Grant - NSP 329,700.58 325,936.98Membership Income 85,872.72 -Other Income 29,751.17 -NHC Income 70,444.97 -
515,769.44 325,936.98OTHER REVENUEInterest Received 20,259.18 23,667.11Gross profit from trading - 75,079.77
20,259.18 98,746.88536,028.62 424,683.86
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 20
HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
EXPENDITUREAdministration Costs 0.01 -Advertising 5,047.62 508.18Bank Charges 1,050.67 1,167.44Board Expenses 40,905.97 53,670.38CHPA Travel 14,000.00 14,000.00Cleaning 2,609.00 1,730.55Depreciation 5,399.00 7,154.81EMC Expenses 12,050.00 8,373.45Event Expenses 5,247.66 5,115.49Honorariums 8,050.00 8,049.70Indigenous Expenses - 12,265.62Insurance 9,772.40 10,228.11Internet 3,191.56 1,255.34Legal Costs 5,565.27 4,000.00Motor Vehicle Expenses 921.91 908.38NESB REF GRP - 19,026.17NHC Expenses 70,444.83 288,351.61NYCH Travel 14,000.00 15,707.82Photocopier 1,423.30 1,703.17Postage 2,680.10 1,436.74EXPO Expenses 6,496.47 -HOPE Expenses 14,182.29 -Printing & Stationery 3,082.86 2,606.88Publications 16,244.88 11,364.65Rent 12,573.81 11,611.96Repairs & Maintenance 7,422.24 5,282.39Rural & Remote Sponsorship - 14,714.57Salaries 248,015.82 263,096.01Salaries Liabilities 1,026.93 569.09Other 27,222.47 -Staff Leave Loading 1,795.04 2,121.83Staff Training & Welfare 6,447.14 6,603.77Sundry Expenses 8,304.70 -Superannuation Contributions 22,309.44 23,035.93Telephone 5,343.13 4,941.19Teleconferences 2,068.05 3,067.00Travelling Expenses 19,948.13 16,965.82WESNET Travel 14,000.00 18,189.46
618,842.70 838,823.51The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIA INCORPORATEDABN 38 006 376 407
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
2010 2009$ $
Loss before income tax (82,814.08) (414,139.65)Loss for the year (82,814.08) (414,139.65)Retained earnings at the beginning of thefinancial year 480,801.26 320,198.01Extraordinary Items 16 - (574,742.90)Retained earnings at the end of thefinancial year 397,987.18 480,801.26
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 22
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GOVERNANCE
NARELLECLAYAMCHAIRPERSON
NarelleClayistheChiefExecutiveOfficerofSouthernYouthandFamilyServiceswhichprovidesservicesintheIllawarra,ShoalhavenandSouthernTablelandsareasofNSW.
Narellehasbeenactive in thecommunity sectorandparticularly in theareaofhomelessnessfor twenty-four years and is well known in her field and more broadly for her activism andcommitmenttoseekingsocialjustice,andherendlessenergytochallengebutalsoworkwithGovernmenttomakechanges.Narelle’sMembertotheOrderofAustraliaAward(AM)isfor“Distinguishedservicetothecommunitythroughsocialjusticeadvocacyandtheprovisionofaccommodation,housingandsupportforhomelesspeopleespeciallyyoungpeople.”
NarelleisaCommissionerfortheNationalYouthCommissionandservedontheIndependentNationalInquiryIntoYouthHomelessnessin2007and2008.SheiscurrentlyaMemberoftheNSWHomelessnessAlliance,MemberoftheNSWMinisterofCommunityServicesAdvisoryCommitteerelatedtotheWoodCommissionReforms,andaMemberoftheSouthernregion’sAreaManagersGroup.
ShehasbeenateacherfortwentythreeyearswithTAFEinvariouscoursesrelatedtohumanservices and a trainer specialising in areas of advocacy, community management, policydevelopment and industrial relations. She is the President of the Australian Services Union(ASU)NSWandACTBranches andVicePresidentof theAustralianServicesUnionNSW,Social andCommunityServicesBranchandaMemberofvariousCommonwealthandStateGovernmentAdvisoryprocesses.
Narelle was the first Independent Chairperson of the Australian Federation of HomelessnessOrganisations(AFHOnowHomelessnessAustralia)from2002-2006,thepreviousChairpersonoftheNationalYouthCoalitionofHousing(NYCH)andtheYouthAccommodationAssociationofNSW.ShewasapreviousMemberCommitteeMemberorinvolvedwithanumberofotheradvisory structures such as the NSW Award Negotiating Committee, the NSW MinisterialAdvisoryCouncilonHomelessness,AssociationofChildWelfareBoard (ACWA), theYouthAccommodationAssociationofNSW,theCommonwealthAdvisoryCommitteeonHomelessness(CACH),PrimeMinister’sTaskForce,DataResearchAdvisoryCommittee(DRAC),Housing(MACHA),theNationalJPETAdvisoryGroup,theFaHCSIAYouthProgramsCriticalFriendsCommitteeandtheIndependentontheCatholicEthicsandStandardsCommittee,SouthernNSW.
Sheisbestknowntomostaspeopleasstrong,passionateandcommitted.
Narelle Clay was elected by the Homelessness Australia Board as the Chairperson in AliceSprings,Thursday21May2009.
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BOARD
MICHAELCOFFEYSECRETARY(NYCH)
RepresentingNYCHontheHomelessnessAustraliaBoard,MichaelistheExecutiveOfficeroftheYouthAccommodationAssociation,theYouthHomelessPeakforNSW.Michaelhasbeenworkinginpolicyandadvocacyforyoungpeopleexperiencinghomelessnessfortwentyyears.HehasalsoworkedfortheAustralianServicesUnionandShelterNSW.
LIZFRITZTREASURER(NOV09–CURRENT)(CHPA)
LizFritzhasworked in thehomelessness sectorontheQueenslandGoldCoast for23years.Liz is themanageratBlairAtholAccommodationandSupportProgramme,amulti-targetedservicedeliveringsupport,accommodationandoutreachservicesforfamiliesandsingleadultsinhousingcrisisandotherssleepingroughacrossseveralprojects.
LizisafoundingmemberandcurrentlychairpersonoftheGoldCoastHomelessnessNetwork,chairpersonof theCouncil forHomelessPersonsAustralia, anexecutiveboardmemberwithHomelessnessAustraliaandaregionalboardmemberwithQCOSS.SheisalsoamemberoftheQueenslandDepartmentofCommunitiesHomelessnessInsectoralForum.
TRISHBRAMBLETREASURER(TONOV09)(CHPA)
TrishistheSpecialProjectsCoordinatorHomelessPersonsServicesStVincentdePaul,Sydney.Trishhasbeenworkinginthesectorforthelast20years.
MARGARETAUGERINOSWESNET&DIVERSEISSUESDELEGATE)
MargaretAugerinosiscurrentlytheCEOofEASEInc.,(locatedinBendigo,Victoria)whichprovidessupporttowomenandchildrenexperiencingdomesticandfamilyviolence,housingsupporttoyoungwomenwhoarepregnantand/orparenting,analcoholanddrugsupportedaccommodation program, programs for men who use violence towards family membersand violence prevention programs. EASE is also the auspice agency of the Loddon MalleeAccommodationNetwork–ourregionalhousingandhomelessnessnetwork.Margarethas25yearsexperience in thecommunity sectorandhasworked incommunityhealth,communitylegalservicesandadvocacyorganisations.Margaret’sprofessionalinterestsareinworkingtowardssocialjusticeoutcomes.
LINDYEDWARDS(WESNET)
LindyhasworkedinWomen’sServices,intheareaofdomesticviolence,for24years,thelast12oftheseasCo-ordinatorofSera’sWomen’sShelterinTownsville.LindyiscurrentlytheSecretariatfortheNQWomen’sServicesNetwork,apartoftheQueenslandWomen’sServicesPeak,andisalsotheSecretaryoftheMagneticNorthAssociationofSAAPServicesintheTownsvilleandHinterlandRegion.SheistheQueenslandrepresentativeonthenationalWESNETcouncil.
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LYNNEEVANS(CHPA&DIVERSEISSUESDELEGATE)
Lynne has a background in community nursing with a strong belief in prevention, earlyinterventionandreducinghomelessness.ShehasbeenCEOofStBartholomew’sHouse,WA,forthepast11years.ShewaspreviouslytheCommunityHousingCoalitionofWA’srepresentativeonCHPA.Lynnewas recommendedbyCHPA to theHABoardbecause of the increase innumbers of older people experiencing homelessness, especially single older women. LynnehasnowbeenelectedtotheHABoardtoraiseawarenessandgiveavoiceforolderhomelessindividuals.
CATHERINEGANDER(WESNET)
CatherineGanderhasover20yearsexperienceworkinginanddevelopingarangeofservicesrespondingtowomenandchildrenexperiencingdomesticandfamilyviolence.
AsExecutiveOfficer(EO)oftheNSWWomen’sRefugeMovement(NSWWRM),CatherineisinvolvedinallmajorprojectsundertakenbytheWRM.Catherine’sroleasEOincludespolicydevelopment,planningandanalysis,management,media,advocacyandlobbying.CatherinehasbeenemployedastheWRMEOsince2003.
Catherine sits onboth theNSWPremier’sCouncil forPreventingViolenceAgainstWomenandtheNSWPremier’sCouncilforHomelessness,istheNSWrepresentativeontheWomen’sServicesNetwork(WESNET)andaboardmemberofHomelessnessAustralia.
LISALASCHON(NYCH)
Photoandbiographyunavailableatthistime.
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JULIEOBERIN(WESNET)
JulieOberinistheCEOofAnnieNorthWomen’sRefugeandDomesticViolenceServiceinregionalVictoria.Shehasworkedinthedomesticandfamilyviolencesectorformorethan19years.Juliehaspublished,deliveredconferencepapersnationallyandinternationallyondomesticandfamilyviolenceandhomelessness,andundertakenimportantresearchonwomen’sdomesticandfamilyviolenceservicesacrossAustralia.She isanexperiencedpractitionerbothworkingwithwomenandchildrenwhohaveexperiencedviolence,andalsomorerecentlywithmenwhohaveusedviolenceagainstfamilymembers.SheistheVictorianrepresentativeontheWESNET(Women’sServicesNetwork)NationalCommittee,aswellasafoundingmemberandcurrentnationalExecutiveBoardmemberofHomelessnessAustralia.
MARILYNROBERTS(CHPA)
Marilynhasworkedinthecommunitysectorfor15yearsandgainedconsiderableinsightintotheneedsof families, individuals, children andyoungpeople. She is currentlyManagerof aFamilyServiceprovidingcounsellingandsupportwhichincludes:ageneralhomelessnessserviceinPalmerston,NTayouthfocusedhomelessnessserviceinKatherine,afinancialcounsellingprogramincludingaNoInterestLoansScheme,andarangeofcounsellingandsupportserviceprovidedbyPsychologists,SocialWorkers,counsellorsandsupportworkers.
MarilynhasworkedonanumberofcommitteesincludingthenationalSAAPInformationSubCommittee,NTShelter,CrisisLine,MentalHealthServices,NTHousingSupportWorkingGroup,CouncilforHomelessPersonsAustralia(CHPA)and,ofcourse,HomelessnessAustralia.
EMMAROBERTSON(NYCH)
EmmarepresentsNYCHontheHomelessnessAustraliaBoard.Emmais theDirectorof theYouth Coalition of the ACT, the peak body for youth affairs in Canberra, representing theinterestsandrightsofpeopleagedbetween12and25years,andthosewhoworkwiththem.Emmahasworkedinthecommunityyouthsectorformanyyearsnow,bothinnationalandlocalroles,withacommitmenttoadvocacybothatanindividualandsystemiclevelforyoungpeople,inparticularrelatingtochallengestheymayfacerelatingtohomelessness,mentalhealth,alcoholandotherdrugs,justice,accessandequity.EmmacurrentlyisalsoamemberoftheBoardoftheInstituteofChildProtectionStudies,andsitsonanumberofACTGovernmentadvisorybodies.
ANDREAWITT(CHPA)
Photoandbiographyunavailableatthistime.
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STAFF
SIMONSMITHEXECUTIVEOFFICER(TOAPRIL10)
SimonoriginallyjoinedHAinMarch2007asthePolicyandResearchManagerandinJanuary2008 became the Executive Officer. Simon developed, responded to and analysed policy onhomelessnesswhilerepresentingHAatabroadrangeofevents,speakingtomedia,consultingwithalargerangeofpersonnelincludingboardmembers,government,academics,corporateandphilanthropicsectorsandthehomelessnesssector.SimonleftHAinApril2010.
TRAVISGILBERTPOLICYANDRESEARCHOFFICER
TravishasabackgroundinsociologyandsocialworkandhaspreviouslyworkedasaYouthWorkerat ahomelessness service inAdelaide.Travis conducts and analyses researchonhomelessnessandgeneratespolicydocuments forHomelessnessAustralia.HealsorepresentsHomelessnessAustraliaatarangeofconferencesandforumsonhomelessnessandrelatedissues.
BELINDASEMMLEROFFICEMANAGER
Belinda joined Homelessness Australia in March 07. Belinda is the office manager with keyresponsibilities in finance, HR, IT and generally running an efficient workplace for all staff.
AILEENSOLOWIEJCOMMUNICATIONSOFFICER
Aileen generates and receives communications across a broad range of sources while alsoupdatingthewebsite,publishingthenewsletter,attendingeventsandsendingmediareleases.Aileenundertakesthemembershipofficerrole.AileencametoHomelessnessAustraliainMay08withadegreeinHumanServicesandcomprehensiveexperienceincommunicationsandmediainthenon-governmentsector.
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SARAHSPILLERPOLICYANDCOMMUNICATIONSOFFICER
Sarah came to Homelessness Australia in September 07, in the media and communicationscapacityandhadstrongskillsintheareaofcommunicatingpolicy.SarahresignedinDecember2009.
JENNYLAMADMINISTRATIVEOFFICER
JennycametoHomelessnessAustraliainApril09.JennyisafulltimeuniversitystudentandherroleatHomelessnessAustralia isapart timeAdministrativeAssistant.Herduties includelookingafterthemail,processingmemberships,maintainingthedatabaseandallothergeneraladministrativetasksvitaltoensuringtheofficerunssmoothlyandefficiently.
BEVERLEYATKINSEVENTMANAGER
BeverleyjoinedHomelessnessAustraliainApril07toorganiseandcoordinatethe2008NationalHomelessnessAustraliaConferenceinAdelaide,May,2008.TheconferencewasaprofessionalandsuccessfuleventhighlightingBeverley’shighstandardofwork.BevcontinuedinthecapacityofcontractEventManagerfortheHomelessnessAustralia2010Conference.
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YouthProjects
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WA55CentralIncAgenciesforSouthWestAccommodationAlbanyYouthSupportAssociationAvonYouth,Community&FamilyServicesBunburyHousingAssociationBurdekinYouthinActionCalvaryYouthServicesMandurahCentrecareIncChrysalisSupportServicesCommunityHousingCoalitionofWA(CHCWA)EsperanceCrisisAccommodationServiceFoundationHousingLtdFremantleMulticulturalCentreGawoolengYawoodengAboriginalCorporationGoldfieldsWomen’sRefuge(FinlaysonHouse)InTownCentreJoondalupYouthSupportServicesMarninBowaDumbaraMarnjaJarnduWomen’sRefugeMercyYouthServicesMobileGPMulticulturalServicesCentreofWAPatGilesCentrePerthAsianCommunityCentrePerthInnerCityYouthServicePilbaraCommunityLegalServiceSalvationArmy-CrossroadsWestSalvationArmy-LentaraMen’sHostelSenatorScottLudlamStBartholomew’sHouseIncStarickServicesStreetDoctor-PerthPrimaryCareSwanEmergencyAccommodationTenantsAdviceServiceVictoriaParkYouthAccommodationVincentcare(StVincentdePaul)WaratahSupportCentreSWInc.WestAusCrisis&WelfareServicesWomen’sCouncilforDomestic&FamilyViolenceYouthAffairsCouncilofWA