KIDSAFE NSW FINANCE REPORTJuly 2019

Item 4.3The following report has been prepared by Christine Erskine, based on financial reports produced by Bill Hooker, but not yet discussed with Lynn Kraus.

The attached reports illustrate a very small surplus of $1,978 as at 30 May 2019, despite grant application to NSW Office of Sport allocation for $89,000 being unsuccessful and the Transport for NSW grants being fully expended.

Sufficient funds are available to cover all debts and obligations as they fall due.

Outstanding accounts are being finalised for end of year reporting and the audit by Thomas GLC has commenced.

OVERVIEW:

Government Grantso No change to NSW Health – Yr2 of 3 year agreement ending June 2020 at $242,900

per year for Administration, Executive Services and Playground Advisory Unit (PAU).

o No change to NSW Early Childhood Education & Care grants for PAU:a) schools ($35,000) and b) early childhood ($90,000)

o Unsuccessful re 2018/2019 Sport & Recreation grant (PAU) for $89,000 o Funds expended from Transport for NSW re CALD & MOBS grants and grant for

accredited training for FY 2019.

Fee-for Serviceo Playground Unit - fees derived from inspections accredited training, professional

development, review of plans and consultations. The level of activity is strong and funds are substantial.

o Road Safety Unit – Apart from grants, fees derived from some accredited training and professional development.

o Home and Community Safety – funds derived from NSW Health grant, product sales, professional development and donations.

One-off Expenditure - no changeo Indoor Trampoline Parks Video Project: additional funds have been set aside to

supplement the cost of the video clip production (Sport & Rec = $10K; Kidsafe NSW $10K). However, this work has yet to commence due to staffing issues.

o Indoor Trampoline Parks APSU Research Project: additional funds have been set aside to supplement the cost of research (Sport & Rec $6K; Dr Adams $6,500; Kidsafe NSW $18K). Applied for additional $6,000from 2018-2019 Sport and Rec grant to supplement cost, however the application was unsuccessful.

o Wentworth Advantage contract completed re compliant IR documents, including organisational handbook, contracts and position descriptions.

o The PAU is developing a business case for the purchase of a Drop Testing Rig at a cost of approximately $8,000 which will allow Kidsafe NSW to include this service as part of our inspections. Currently we are referring a significant number of potential clients to a contractor who has conducted 20 tests based on our referral. We receive

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approximately 6 requests a week for the service. In addition, we are not able to submit full service tenders because we don’t provide drop testing which is now a requirement under Part 0 of the Australian Standard for Playground Surfacing and Equipment. In the past we have not purchased a rig as they were very expensive, cumbersome and had ‘international’ calibration requirements. However this new device, which we have investigated in detail, is lightweight, easy to use and purchase comes with training and technical support. Indications are that the purchase cost would be covered within the first year. This will be incorporated into the budget for the Treasurer and Accountant to review.

National Partnerships o Finalising Leycester Meares Bequest accounts and reporting to CAPFA. o Developing a proposal with Alspec on window safety.

Other grants – carried over to new financial year Transurban – road safety information to disadvantaged in Western Sydney $3,000 to produce

and distribute ‘Guide to Kidsafe Roads’ - waiting on final print run from WA Ikea – house upgrade – received $1,000 voucher for IKEA at Rhodes Ikea – submitted a proposal for furnishings – refurbishment complete. Outdoor play area upgrade pending completion of Kidsafe House refurbishment.

Risk The NSW Office of Sport (& Recreation) has advised that funds will not be provided for the

previous financial year. A new application will be lodged with the new Minister Hon A. J. Sidoti. The PAU has managed to maintain activities and level of business, and subsequently managed the shortfall.

Funds for the Road Safety unit are now fully committed and new applications are being drafted, particularly in light of comments made by TfNSW in response to Julie Brown’s research:https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/car-seats-could-have-saved-third-of-children-killed-on-nsw-roads-20190605-p51uul.html

However, financial planning is such that funds are available to maintain important programs and to ensure that all debts can be met as and when they fall due.

Draft budget prepared for FY2020 and includes a small shortfall of $13,000 which does not include any funds received for road or playground safety projects. Any additional grants would therefore improve the financial forecast. The budget does include a 2.5% increase in staff wages, as staff have not received any increase since January 2018.

Compliance All reports and data are submitted as per contracts. Funds are available to meet commitments as and when they fall due. Accredited until 16 May 2021- Australian Services Excellence Quality Standards (ASES)

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