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Annual Report 2019-2020 Wellsprings Annual Report for women 2019 – 2020 Contents Who we are 4 Members of the Board 5 Wellsprings Strategic Framework 9 From the Chair 10 CEO Reflections 11 At a Glance 14 Programs 17 Events 40 Profiles 48 Financial Pages 50 Special Thanks 60 Published by Wellsprings for Women Incorporated Wellsprings for Women Incorporated is a women only organisation. 79 Langhorne Street, Dandenong 3175, Victoria Telephone: (03) 9701 3740 Email: [email protected] www.wellspringsforwomen.com 2 Front Cover: Participant Ajo Oman Odiel is featured on our front cover this year. She is from Ethiopia and has been in Australia for 4 years. Ajo attends English, Digital Literacy, Ageless Grace and English conversation classes at Wellsprings for Women and her child attends our child minding. Wellsprings for women This Annual Report features art work by primary school children from St Mary's Catholic Primary School years 3-6. Wellsprings for Women Annual Report 2019 - 2020 3 Who we are Wellsprings for Women is a women’s only centre providing a range of programs and services aimed at supporting and building women’s capabilities, health and wellbeing. We operate in Dandenong, and outreach to Casey and Cardinia. Our programs are child-friendly and delivered by staff and a dedicated group of volunteers. Wellsprings for Women’s programs and services are underpinned by community development principles, human rights and equality. History of Wellsprings The Presentation Sisters The Presentation Sisters who have a long history of supporting girls and women’s education established Wellsprings for Women in 1994. Sister Ann Halpin was instrumental in advocating for the opening of Wellsprings for Women’s Centre. Over the last twenty-six years, Wellsprings grew in response to the changing needs of women in the Dandenong and surrounding areas. Today Wellsprings employs 38 staff and is supported by over 99 volunteers. We have participants from 42 countries of birth speaking over 35 different languages. Kildare Ministries In 2014, a new governance structure named Kildare Ministries was created. Significantly this new structure involves lay people at all levels of governance in its educational and community works. Kildare Ministries comprises the educational and community works formerly governed by the NSW Province of the Brigidine Congregation, the Victorian Province of Brigidine Congregation and the Presentation Congregation of Victoria. Wellsprings for Women Incorporated is considered as one of the Kildare Ministries’ Community Works. Kildare Ministries draws on the wisdom of ethical and authentic leaders such as John Falzon who wrote; Tackling inequality is not just about redistribution of wealth and resources, It must be about redistribution of hope, a redistribution of power 4 Members of the Board Janet Cribbes Chairperson Joanne Rosewall Deputy Chair Carmel Collins Director Minh Nguyen Director Laura Conti Treasurer Neha Do Shi Joy Marrocco Director Georgia Prattis Director Board Secretary Jo Stanley, TV and radio celebrity joined us in late 2018 as our Patron. Since then Jo has supported Wellsprings events and delivered training to participants in the Making a Difference Program. In June 2019, Jo Mced the multicultural dinner we held at St John’s Regional College, our High Tea in 2019, our 25th Anniversary celebration at Parliament House and the 2020 virtual fundraiser. We are very fortunate to have Jo Stanely as our Patron. Thank you Jo! Wellsprings for Women Annual Report 2019 - 2020 5 Management & Staff Robyn Erwin Gladys Torres Ayesha Awan Holly Gordon Volunteers Coordinator Education Coordinator Women’s Support Senior Projects Officer Dalal Smiley Coordinator Chief Executive Officer Marie Marzovilla Mmaskepe Sejoe Jasmine Robbins Lisa Elliott Family Learning Senior Practitioner / Administration / Secretary Facilitator Creative Partnership Coordinator Applied Human Rights Enterprising Women Mehwish Zaidi Sonu Patel Indri Jarvis Monira Tahery Women’s Support Worker Finance Officer Project Officer Enrolment/Project Officer Poupak Mohebatzadeh Medgee Gontran Chithrika Senanayake Thi Le Women’s Support Playgroup Facilitator Administrative Assistant Kitchen Hand Case Worker Mariam Issa Hospitality Clerk 6 Tutors Staff PROFILE Countries of Birth: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Botswana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Mauritius, Pakistan, Poland, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Mandy Seehusen Veronica Waugh Beata Wasiak Cambodia. Tutor Tutor Project Officer Age Group: 26 - 70 Languages Spoken: Arabic, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Garhwali, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Shipra Plander Salma Subhani Suja Mathew Konkani, Pashtu, Tutor Tutor Tutor Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Saraiki, Sinhalese, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Local Government: Cities of Casey, Gr Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston, Deborah Langmaid Aisha Mahboob Rita Poole Tutor Tutor Tutor Knox, Monash, Mornington, Whitehorse & ACT. No longer with Wellsprings: Al-KhansaAli – 29/11/2019 Lora Hares – 1/12/2019 Lorraine Schmaman – 5/12/2019 Helen Sanders – 16/12/2019 Jennifer Rohit – 13/01/2020 Sandra Hanke Samira Barakzay Barbara Macmull Malahat Kamali – 6/5/2020 Tutor Tutor Tutor Wellsprings for Women Annual Report 2019 - 2020 7 Organisation Structure Kildare Ministries Trustees Board of Management Chief Executive Officer Senior Women’s Creative Education Volunteers’ Support Project Finance Administration Coordinator Coordinator Project Officers Officer Enterprising Officer Coordinator Women Enrolment Volunteers Hospitality Officer Family Learning Student Partnership Placements Coordinator Work Tutors Placements Erica Pegorer Executive Director Kildare Ministries 8 Kildare Ministries Wellsprings Strategic Framework for 2017-2021 Vision What we want to be Welcoming places, caring for and empowering women Mission Why we exist To help acceptance, healing and growth by providing programs and pathways for isolated and vulnerable women, locally and from emerging communities Values What is important to us Justice, Compassion, Hope, Hospitality and Courage Our Strategy & Outcome To ensure that we strengthen our ability and resources to develop and implement effective and meaningful programs for isolated and vulnerable women Our Goals Be responsive and caring Advocate Build partnerships Grow our future to ensure that to the needs of vulnerable for and with to better meet the we can provide responsive and isolated women women needs of women services for women Targets & Initiatives Deliver responsive Marketing and events Partnership with Strengthen Governance and caring Programs Strengthen Advocacy like-minded Build Resources and organisations Fundraising Erica Pegorer Executive Director Kildare Ministries Kildare Ministries Trustees: Image above from L - R Back Row: Denis Fitzgerald, Maree Marsh csb, Catherine Jackson, Anne Astin Front Row: Brigid Arthur csb, Rosemary Copeland (Co-Chair), Kathy McEvoy (Co-Chair) Wellsprings for Women Annual Report 2019 - 2020 9 From The Chair It has been an unprecedented year; how many times have we heard that said? And yet it is the only word that still rings true today. We have faced many challenges during the pandemic. However, I want to reflect on the amazing opportunities that have presented themselves to Wellsprings. Not meeting on site has brought a sadness for all involved. There has been so much courage, compassion, innovation and responsiveness that would make hearts melt. We see The Grace of God at work with the attitudes and the delivery of goods and services. While the Women’s Support program increased due to demand, the above and beyond attitude of the staff who work with them also mounted and surpassed simply a delivery service. We are blessed to have the staff we do at Wellsprings. No doubt because of the inspirational leadership of Dalal Smiley. Not withstanding her own health journey, she managed to increase the number of staff, program reach and revenue. Congratulations to one and all. The board has been hard at work during this pandemic and has continued to govern as staff have continued to deliver on their dedicated and professional commitment. We have much to be grateful our funding has now surpassed $1million dollars, enabling us to reach even more women, in a different way and a way that will change the way programs are delivered in the future. I want to take the opportunity to thank our funding bodies, who make our work possible. Thank you to Kildare Ministries for championing the work of Wellsprings, we appreciate the ongoing support, enthusiasm and mission governance framework. We don’t know how this pandemic will unfold, but it has shown unprecedented kindness for neighbours, communities, and society at large. The down side is loss of jobs, family violence and increased uncertainty. Due to the length of this lockdown, there is an excitement about the prospect of opening up and allowing people to reconnect with their loved ones. It is also a time to remember those who aren’t in a fortunate position. When one of us is hurting or in pain, we are all diminished as a society. When one heals, we all heal, and hope we find the Grace to walk side by side with each other as we walk gently on the earth. We continue to work with the women who fall between the cracks of mainstream services. Our advocacy and service in this area has seen the staff grow with professional women who are dedicated and go above and beyond the call of duty. This is one of the strengths of Wellsprings. Go gently one and All. Janet Cribbes Chairperson
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