Our Journey Annual Review 2012

‘The Spe vem cial mo ent i Olympics s ve eart and ry c h I am lose to my of th gla is na d to be Patron tion er Excellen al charity.’ H cy M s Quentin Bryce Special Olympics Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive Contents Olympic Park NSW 2127 Special Olympics Australia...... 1 PO Box 62, Concord West 2138 From the Chair...... 2 Telephone: 02 8116 9833 From the CEO...... 3 Toll Free: 1300 225 762 From the ASC...... 3 Email: [email protected] Advancing Quality Sports and Competition...... 4 Web: www.specialolympics.com.au Building Community Partnerships...... 8 Charitable Status Connecting Fans and Funds...... 10 Developing a Strong Leadership and Volunteer Culture...... 15 Special Olympics Australia is a charity with tax-exempt and deductible Establishing Sustainable Capabilities...... 16 gift-recipient status granted by the Around the States...... 17 Australian Taxation Office. We are Working Together...... 20 registered with the Department Partners & Supporters...... 21 of Gaming and Racing under the Our Programs...... 22 Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991. Financial Information...... 24 Our national fundraising licence Cover Photo: Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, number is CFN14503 and our Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia with athletes Mel Eustace ABN is 28 050 738 728. and Chris Bunton at the launch announcement of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Ms Bryce is Patron of Special Olympics Australia. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Reporting Period Special Olympics Australia. This Annual Review was published Back Cover Photo: Jan White (centre) looks after a houseful of Special Olympics by Special Olympics Australia in athletes with her partner Marie Jones in Victoria. Jan’s daughter Heather, and twins May 2013 and covers our activities Steven and Paul are all in the program. She looks after them, their partners and other from 1 January–31 December 2012. local athletes, while still regularly volunteering in the Special Olympics program. Photo by News Australia. Annual Review Partners Auditor: KPMG www.kpmg.com Bank: www.westpac.com Print: Hogan Print www.hoganprint.com.au

Use your smart phone to unlock additional content where you see this graphic 1. Download the ‘Scan’ app on your smart phone. Spe ‘ cial Ol 2. Open the app and hold the ympics camera above the barcode. ma kes me feel like a c Madeleine Elphick was one of our star athletes hampion.’ in the IGA Future Champions campaign and she showed her champion form when she returned Madeleine E W home from her first major competition – the lphick, NS Junior National Games – with three gold and two silver medals. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. Special Olympics Australia

About Us Our History The Future Like our Olympic and Paralympic In 1963, Eunice Kennedy Shriver There are an estimated 500,000 counterparts, Special Olympics invited 75 children with an intellectual Australians living with an intellectual believes in the power of sport to disability into her backyard to explore disability. change lives. But we are very separate their talents through sport. Every two hours another Australian organisations who fulfil our vision in This backyard camp quickly gained child is diagnosed and we have over different ways. momentum and Special Olympics 1,000 families on our waiting list. While the Olympics and Paralympics was born. To ensure we are able to provide celebrate elite athletes, Special Today, the global Special Olympics quality sports and lifestyle programs Olympics is dedicated to supporting movement supports over 4 million to as many athletes as possible a people with an intellectual disability athletes in 170 countries. clear road map for success has been to reach their full potential through outlined in our National Strategy regular sports training and quality In Australia, Special Olympics has been 2012-2015. competition, and we cater for people transforming the lives of people with of all ages, all abilities and at all levels an intellectual disability since 1976, This strategy is centred on a framework of competition. but we are at a critical point where we that allows us to give people with an need more help to meet the demand intellectual disability opportunity, People with an intellectual disability for our services. choice and the possibility to reach are recognised by the World Health their personal best through sport. Organisation (WHO) as the largest disability community in , and they are considered to be one of the most socially-isolated groups. Our Strategic Framework 2012-2015 But through sport and a holistic approach to athlete wellbeing, we are breaking down barriers and allowing people with an intellectual disability to achieve their best. As a registered charity, we rely on an army of dedicated volunteers to deliver our multi-sports program and we are one of the most effective grassroots social change movements in the world.

Develop a Strong Establish ‘Special Olympics ma kes me feel like a champion.’ adelei M ne Elphick, NSW

1 From the Chair

‘The practice of sport is a human right. So, I was delighted to see athletes Every week, 3,000 of these selfless Every individual must have the possibility with an intellectual disability individuals give up their time to of practising sport, without discrimination welcomed back into Paralympic provide some 22,000 annual training of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, competition after a twelve-year and competition sessions. In all, they which requires mutual understanding absence, and proud that some of our give an incredible 18,000 volunteer with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and athletes were selected to represent hours per week and we could not exist fair play.’ Olympic Charter Australia at the Games. This is just without them. one of the many pathways that we Whether they are a local coach or sit In 2012, the London Olympic and encourage them to follow, but it is on a committee, whether they are Paralympic Games captured the the many benefits of regular sports running a raffle or providing transport eyes of the sporting world in a way participation that is our focus. that only these two flagship events for athletes to attend training, it’s can. But while this festival of sport Special Olympics exists to bring the those at the grassroots level who are captured a large audience for a short joy of sport and social inclusion to driving our organisation forward. as many athletes with an intellectual period of time, millions of athletes To all athletes, families, partners, disability as possible, whether they with an intellectual disability around volunteers and coaches I say thank want to a gold medal or have a the world continued to quietly achieve you. You make Special Olympics a kick-around at regular training. their personal best through the worthwhile and inspiring organisation Special Olympics sporting program. It is with that in mind that we to be part of. launched our second, four-year These athletes face many barriers Thank you also to my colleagues on national strategy, which has a very to sports participation, which seems the National Board, the National clear purpose: to have at least 10,000 astounding here in Australia where Council, State and Regional athletes with an intellectual disability sport is part of our daily lifestyle and Committees, and National and State participating in our sports and ingrained in our cultural identity. Selection Committees who provide lifestyle programs by the end of 2015. the framework for action. The National Strategy 2012-2015, Of course, we are also grateful to our plots our pathway to success and Principal Partner the Australian Sports brings a clear vision to our team as Commission for supporting our vision we work together towards a common that all Australians should be able to goal, the health and well-being of participate in sport at their level of athletes and the many potential choice. This belief is also expressed athletes who could benefit from sport by our key partners: IGA, Cisco, and social activities. Turnaround Management Association Integral to our model are the inspiring (TMA), Law Enforcement Torch Run and committed volunteers who (LETR), Gloria Jean’s Coffees, SAS and deliver our program. News Australia. Next year is shaping up to be one of our busiest, and we look forward to working collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve success. The power of Special Olympics is something very dear to my heart as I have two sons in the program, volunteer in my local Special Olympics program and in the Special Olympics spirit of fun and friendship, I also made a special appearance at the Junior National Games (photo opposite). Mark Streeting Chair Special Olympics Australia

Special Olympics Australia Chairman, Mark Streeting had a close encounter with our mascot Soey the Joey, at the Junior National 2 Games. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. From the CEO From the ASC

2012 was an incredible year for I am proud that in selecting our Special Olympics Australia with many Australian team, we had many more achievements, fabulous competitions athletes to choose from because, across the country and exciting in accordance with our National new developments, including the Strategy, we have increased our Message from the Australian Sports Commission athlete numbers. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has two core goals - announcement that Australia will host ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting the inaugural Special Olympic Asia Many of our 7,726 participants are arena, and increasing Australians’ participation in sport. Pacific Games 2013. These two clear objectives are mutually reinforcing – young athletes who are following international success inspires Australians to participate in sport, a lifelong journey of sports and greater participation helps nurture our future champions. This will be the largest event for Sport not only inspires and unites, it also promotes community people with an intellectual disability participation and better health. involvement, cohesion and active lifestyles. to be held in Australia, and we will I met one of these young champions Australians are inspired by success on the world sporting stage – it’s central to who we are as a nation. The 2012 field our largest national team ever. at the Special Olympics Junior London Olympics showed that the standards required for elite National Games. His name is Tristan international success keep increasing relentlessly. Traditional In December 2013, over 400 competitors keep getting better, and rising countries have Aussie athletes with an intellectual Grunsell. At just eight years of age, become forces to be reckoned with in many of our stronghold Tristan has infectious confidence and sports. If we want to continue to enjoy the success we expect, disability will celebrate sport, ability, we need to respond to this new environment in circumstances is wise beyond his years. where Government funding for high performance sport is likely acceptance and friendship with 2,000 to be constrained at current levels. athletes from over 32 countries… At the Closing Ceremony of the This means we need to raise the bar ourselves in everything in our backyard. Games, I asked him why he liked we do in high performance sport - our talent identification and development, coaching, sports science, use of technology and The founder of our global Special Special Olympics and he said, ‘ innovation, and the management and administration structures Special Olympics helps you do the that support our athletes. It is fundamental to success that we Olympics movement, Eunice Kennedy set the same standards of excellence and accountability in all things you are capable of and that of these areas that we expect of our athletes on competition Shriver started this momentum day. The ASC, which is investing a record $170 million this year when she invited 75 children with an means you can be outstanding.’ in high performance programs, has the responsibility to ensure that we have high performance support structures in place to intellectual disability into her own Tristan, you are outstanding, and so enable high performance sporting success. We have significant backyard in 1963. work to do on these fronts. Our partner sports can expect are the thousands of other athletes much sharper focus by the ASC in future on best practice Now it is the time for Australian who share your perseverance and governance and administration, intellectual property ownership, talents through our program athlete management and support structures and general athletes with an intellectual disability accountabilities by the sports. every week. to shine. Despite recent events that have impacted upon the integrity of sport, it is important to emphasise that our commitment to Thank you to the many Special elite international sporting success will never compromise our Olympics Australia volunteers commitment to integrity in sport. Our belief in, and requirement for sports to uphold, the values of fair and honest competition who make this happen. is inviolable. Importantly, the ASC is investing $120 million this year to Gill Stapleton promote grassroots participation in sport throughout Australia Chief Executive Officer and to continue a suite of successful national programs such as the Active After-school Communities program. Special Olympics Australia Increased community sport participation has a profound long term dividend, and remains a vital objective of the ASC notwithstanding the challenges in high performance sport. The ASC looks forward to working in collaboration with the sport sector to encourage more people into sport and to drive Australia’s continued sporting success.

Mr John Wylie AM Chairman Board of the Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Sports Commission is investing $120 million this year to promote grassroots participation in sport throughout Australia. Increased community sport participation has a profound long term dividend, and remains a vital objective of the ASC.

Gill Stapleton, Special Olympics Australia CEO was inspired by the words of eight-year-old Special Olympics competitor, Tristan Grunsell (Hunter Valley, NSW). Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. 3 Advancing Quality Sport and Competition

We pride ourselves on providing regular The Community Sports Link Program sport, quality competition pathways now operates in all Special Olympics ATHLETES and lifestyle programs for athletes with states and territories and continues an intellectual disability and in 2012 to attract corporate volunteers who 7,726 our sports calendar was packed with enjoy the accessibility of the event- opportunities, giving athletes plenty of based model. 2011-2012 CHANGE choice in how they participate in the +35% Special Olympics Australia program. Advancing Sports Partnerships +1,956 Special Olympics Australia works Increasing Participation closely with our Principal Partner, the Australian Sports Commission, In 2012, we increased the number of as well as state and national sports athletes participating in our year-round organisations and disability partners, ATHLETE GROWTH sports program from 5,770 to 7,726. to maintain best practice, strengthen While this puts us in reach of our target competition pathways, celebrate 2012 of 10,000 athletes by 2015, high non- 7,726 success and develop partnerships that participation rates remain a challenge. promote sport for all. 2011 5,770 Growth In All Sports Nationally we have strong 2010 4,186 The increase in athlete numbers was relationships with: felt across all of our sixteen official − 2009 3,672 sports. Ten pin bowling, aquatics (Helping Hoops) (swimming) and basketball remain 2008 2,717 our top three sports, with the largest − Bocce Federation of Australia growth in participation seen in alpine − (In2 Cricket) skiing, snowboarding, gymnastics 2015 TARGET and tennis. Equestrian is our newest − Disabled WinterSport Australia sport and is now offered in six states. − Football Federation Australia 10,000 Outside of our official sports, some local programs also offer popular − Athletes recreational activities such as dance. − − Sailability Creating Communities ATHLETES BY REGION Special Olympics Australia accredited − ACT five new regional programs in 2012 − Swimming Australia WA increasing our number of local 6% 2% programs to 57. Although we do − NSW not have an official program in the − Tenpin Bowling Australia VIC 28% Northern Territory we welcomed 20% eight affiliated athletes to the Junior − Yachting Australia. National Games, thanks to our Star Support for Swimmers long-term partnership with Total REGION NT Recreation NT. The team returned Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist <1% home with a swag of medals and Michael Phelps is supporting Special TAS ribbons, plus the Let Me Try Award for Olympics globally through the Michael 10% most popular team at the Games. Phelps IM program that promotes swimming, water safety and overall SA QLD Breaking Down Barriers wellness among people with an 12% 21% There are many barriers preventing intellectual disability. people with an intellectual disability In Australia, a pilot program with from participating in sport, particularly eight swimmers in the Brisbane North VOLUNTEER HOURS those with higher support needs. So, in region is now being extended to 2012 HOURS PER WEEK 2008 we introduced Community Sports other Special Olympics programs in Link. Community Sports Link brings Queensland as well as mainstream 18,000 Special Olympics activities directly to clubs. In 2012, -year-old Abbey schools, disability service providers and Mills was the first member from the 2012 VOLUNTEERS local sports clubs at a time and venue Australian program to be selected for 3,000 that suits them. an international competition. 2015 TARGET 4,500 Volunteers 4 ACCREDITED PROGRAMS 57

POPULAR SPORTS % of participating athletes

Athletics 5% Football Tenpin Bowling 6% 26%

Tennis 7% SPORTS

Basketball

19% Aquatics 21% HIGHEST % GROWTH 2012 INCREASE

Winter Sports* 57% Gymnastics 38% Tennis 32%

*Winter Sports includes Alpine skiing, figure skating and snowboarding.

Six-year old Cairns local, Josh had never experienced Special Olympics until his sister heard a radio ad promoting the Trans Tasman Tournament in Cairns in October 2012. So she brought him along to the athletics competition, where to their delight Josh was invited to participate in a unified relay. Photo by WinkiPoP Media. 5 6 Advancing Quality Sport and Competition (continued)

Expanding Opportunities World Winter Games Junior National Games We continue to provide quality In May 2012, we announced that five Over 250 athletes with an intellectual competition pathways to those athletes and three officials would disability aged fifteen and under athletes who wish to compete and represent Australia at the Special participated in the Junior National because of our divisioning process – Olympics World Winter Games 2013 Games in Newcastle NSW from 6-10 which allows athletes to compete in South Korea. This is the first time December 2012. They came from all with those of similar ability – an Australian team has been selected states and territories and competed athletes of all abilities can access to compete in snow sports at a World in aquatics (swimming), athletics, our competition pathways. Winter Games and only the second basketball, cricket, football (soccer) time Special Olympics Australia has and tennis. The Games were declared Asia Pacific Games attended the event. The first was in open by Michael Gallacher, Minister In March, Newcastle NSW was 1997, when we sent a floor-hockey for Police and Emergency Services, announced as the host-city for the team to Canada. In preparation and Minister for the Hunter. for these Games, the team was inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific While this was the third Junior supported by Disabled WinterSport Games in 2013. At the Games, 2,000 National Games there were a number Australia (DWA). Special Olympics athletes from over of firsts. For the first time: 32 countries will compete across nine Australia is now hoping to field a team − athletes participated in a sports. Team Australia will be our at the 2017 World Winter Games to non-competitive event prior to largest national team ever with 400 be held in Austria. These Games are competition to experience new athletes and more than 100 officials. expected to attract 3,000 athletes skills and prepare for competition from 110 countries. Other New Pathways − GymAbility sessions were made Two other major competitions have Trans Tasman Tournament available to all athletes been added to our 2013 competition From 8-12 October 2012, the second − a unified basketball game was calendar thanks to partnerships Trans Tasman Tournament, opened by held at the Closing Ceremony secured in 2012. Because of funding Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary from the ACT Government and Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, − a 400m track time was endorsed Canberra 100 the inaugural Canberra was held in Cairns, Queensland. At the by as a Centenary Swimming Competition tournament over 300 athletes with an national record will be held for over 400 athletes intellectual disability from Australia − Special Olympics athlete leaders from Australia and Japan. Special and New Zealand competed in acted as team officials, mentors Olympics will also host athletics, basketball, football (soccer) and ambassadors. a national 20/20 Cricket Tournament and tenpin bowling. The purpose thanks to a partnership with Cricket of the Trans Tasman Tournament is The financial success of the event will South Australia and there are plans to provide more opportunities for see funds invested into programs in to make this an annual event. athletes to compete in our most the local area and we expect many of popular sports. We are pleased the volunteers to fill roles at the Asia that the 2012 event generated a Pacific Games. surplus that will be invested into the new Special Olympics Far North World Summer Games Queensland program. Los Angeles, USA has been announced as the host city for the next Special Macau Golf International Olympics World Summer Games In July 2012, four athletes and three in 2015. The Australian team to officials represented Australia at the compete at the Games will be inaugural Special Olympics Macau selected based on performances at Golf International and six athletes the Special Olympics National Games and three officials were selected to in in 2014. These National represent Australia at the 2013 event, Games will be our biggest ever with expanding competition pathways over 1,000 athletes. for Australian golfers with an intellectual disability.

Twelve-year old Chloe Powick from Central Coast NSW has been participating in Special Olympics Australia for five years and is a keen footballer. She also enjoys a range of our other sports and recreational activities, including dance. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. 7 Building Community Partnerships

Our holistic approach to athlete well- − ‘Rusty’ Nelligan (Western − Western Australia has expanded being includes the provision of health, Australia) and Steven White their university-based program leadership and youth initiatives which (Victoria) were awarded the to offer cooking and healthy we deliver in partnership with corporate, EKS Award, an annual award eating classes to recognise the work of community and disability groups, as well − A national Facebook page was athlete leaders as government agencies. launched to promote, share and − NSW, Queensland and South celebrate the achievements of Creating Leaders Australia included senior athlete leaders. Through our Athlete Leadership athletes as team officials in Programs (ALPs), Special Olympics their delegations for the Junior Improving Health athletes develop skills that help them National Games The Healthy Athletes program gives build confidence, gain independence, − Eight enthusiastic athlete Special Olympics athletes access to get jobs and become mentors and ambassadors were highly visible free professional health screenings so leaders within their communities. at the Junior National Games, that they can be physically fit to train, 64 athletes across Australia graduated speaking at the Opening Ceremony, compete and live life to the full. from the leadership program in 2012 presenting medals and hosting VIPs In 2012, Healthy Athletes was held and by 2015 we aim to have at least − NSW, Tasmania and Victoria at the Junior National Games and 400 active athlete leaders. Notable engaged university students to at major events in Victoria, South achievements in 2012 were: act as mentors and each state Australia and the ACT. At the Junior − Queensland athlete Ben Haack, has held their first graduation National Games, there were over 170 was elected as the Athlete ceremony for athlete leaders screenings for eyes, teeth and feet. Representative to the Board of − A Special Olympics Australia Last year we welcomed two new Special Olympics Australia representative attended a Clinical Directors, Colleen Condon − The National Board and all State fully-funded, international ALPs (Health Promotion) and Kerrie-Ann and Territory Boards now have conference in Thailand to share Punshon (Special Smiles), bringing a qualified athlete leader on best practice the number of internationally-trained their committee Clinical Directors in Australia to seven.

8 Cops Are Tops! Celebrating NDIS In 2012, the Special Olympics On 26 October 2012, Special Olympics community celebrated International Australia hosted a number of Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) DisibiliTEA’s and advocacy campaigns with a number activities across the to raise awareness of the National country. Special Olympics Australia Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). celebrated the day with the start of Special Olympics Australia supports the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the scheme with our Chair, Mark the Junior National Games. Streeting offering this endorsement, Senator Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport; ‘We welcome the NDIS framework as The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister it will enlarge the possibilities for a for Employment and Workplace better, more complete and inclusive Relations; and Senator Jan McLucas, life for people with an intellectual ‘Specia Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities disability and we will continue to play l Olympics and Carers joined us at a ceremony in our role in this process.’ makes m d.’ front of Parliament House in Canberra. e feel prou Craig M Early Intervention uhlbock, NSW The first official Young Athletes program was launched in Victoria in February 2012 with another program The first Australian team to be selected for snow sports at a Special Olympics World added to the state sports calendar Winter Games were: (L-R): Bryce Fuller later in the year. Young Athletes is an (QLD), Nicole Bartley (QLD), Nicole Harris innovative sports-play program for (NSW), Luke Forster (QLD), Craig Muhlbock children with an intellectual disability (NSW). Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special aged between two and eight and was Olympics Australia. made possible by volunteers from Mattel. Based on these two pilots, and available funding, the program will be rolled out in other states.

9 Connecting Fans and Funds

FUNDING INCOME Special Olympics Australia, and the Fundraising Events Special Olympics Gold Coast Blue Fundraising events across the country Brigade also teamed up with IGA to Sports Other Income (Fees) continue to raise much needed funds Competitions 7% promote our national partnership at for the organisation and we thank 29% Down (39%) the annual IGA Expo. our many partners for the success of Up 8% New Gold Partner these events. In 2012, Cisco Systems Australia joined Sports Lunch us as a national gold partner with a The Turnaround Management four-year commitment to provide INCOME Association (TMA) Sports Lunch has integral IT solutions giving us the become a highlight of our annual BY TYPE opportunity to carry out essential event calendar and in 2012 we technical improvements across all celebrated eight years of this iconic levels of the organisation. Cisco event. Together with TMA we now staff are active in our corporate offer corporate business events and Fundraising Revenue volunteering program too. networking functions in Brisbane, Government & Grants 45% 19% Up 29% Of the partnership, Richard Kitts, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which Up 12% Vice-President Cisco Systems Australia raised over $175,000 for and New Zealand said, ‘Our partnership our organisation last year. % Share of income in 2012 with Special Olympics Australia Our friends at TMA have now raised % Performance against 2011 creates many opportunities for over $1.3 million since staff volunteering, engagement our official partnership and team events across the country. began in 2006. Special Olympics Australia continues Next year one of the biggest Laugh Out Loud to turn passive support into action by opportunities will be the Special encouraging collaborative working Over 800 Sydney and Olympics Asia Pacific Games.’ Melbourne fans and business relationships and mutually-beneficial supporters started their day partnerships which allow us to deliver Law Enforcement Torch Run Outside of the many torch run with a laugh at our comedy innovative marketing activities and events our law enforcement partners breakfast supported fundraising campaigns. deliver across the country, the Law by ANZ and Lexus of Enforcement Torch Run for Special Parramatta. Partnerships Olympics generated $180,000 in Variety Dinner IGA Supports Future Champions donations for state programs in 2012. In August, IGA launched the Future Our biggest annual Champions campaign in support of Congratulations to Detective event is held in August Special Olympics Australia and Little Superintendent Scott Whyte of the each year and the Athletics Australia. The campaign, NSW Police Force on his election Special Olympics Dance which showcased some of our to the Law Enforcement Torch Run Group are the stars young Special Olympics athletes, International Executive Council as of the show. the Oceania Region Coordinator. ran for a three-week period across Golf Days television, radio, online media and This is a key role in a working In 2012, over ten through in-store promotions. During partnership that began in the US in corporate golf days the campaign the profits from the 1981 and has raised over $400 million continued to provide purchase of specific IGA Signature for the global movement. an attractive way to and catalogue products raised funds Corporate Volunteers fundraise. In October, for both organisations and Special In 2012, more corporate supporters two major events held Olympics Australia received $160,000 enjoyed volunteering at our Community in partnership with the to support community sports and Sports Link events, including staff IGA/Cavallaro Group schools programs. from Cisco Systems Australia, HP, News and Gloria Jean’s Coffees According to Michele Teague, General Australia, Adecco Group, PwC, Sales raised $80,000 to support Manager Marketing, Metcash Food Force, SAS, McGrathNichol, ANZ Bank, the national program as & Grocery, ‘Our national Future Metcash IGA, Moore Stephens and well as local groups. Both Champions promotion was a major Ferrier Hodgson. events are now part of our annual fundraising calendar. success for the IGA business. Over Volunteers from Bupa also supported 1,427 stores supported the campaign Supporting these events is over 100 young Special Olympics Srixon and Loudmouth Clothing to raise much needed funds to allow athletes to enjoy the Sanitarium more young athletes to discover their who donate equipment for Weet-bix TRYathlon series in major our golf events. personal best.’ cities across Australia. 10 Carl O’Farrell is an energetic teenager who loves swimming, football and tenpin bowling. Carl says he likes Special Olympics, ‘because it makes me feel like other kids and I don’t have to worry about what I can’t do. I can compete to the best of my ability and make new friends.’ His proud dad is also a big fan of the program, and both continue to support our fundraising and awareness campaigns. They are shown here at the DisabiliTea held in Sydney Olympic Park and Carl was also one of the stars of the IGA Future Champions campaign. Photo by News Australia. 11 Connecting Fans and Funds (continued)

Grant Funding – $15,550 - Government of South Special Olympics Charity Cup With a coordinated approach to grant Australia - Office for Recreation The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs submissions we were able to raise over and Sport vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL clash at ANZ Stadium in June 2012 was our $1.1 million across the organisation – $44,358 - State Government of first Special Olympics Charity Cup. Both in 2012. Our new grants guideline Victoria - Department of Planning teams showed support for our athletes policies, toolkit and technology and Community Development continue to improve our success, and by asking fans to make a donation to our tracking and acquittal processes – $33,000 - Healthway (WA) the corporate volunteers from SAS are delivering accurate and transparent shaking buckets around the reporting to our funding partners. Fundraising Campaigns stadium. The event was Diversifying our funding and driving sponsored by Retravision. Special Olympics Australia also improved awareness of Special secured $84,206 from the Australian Olympics continues with our external Marketing & Communications Government Department of Families, partnerships and appeals. Award-Winning Communications Housing, Community Services and Special Olympics Australia, in Kilimanjaro Challenge Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for collaboration with our long-term Inspired by Salihin bin Sinai, the first volunteer development across supporters at Sefiani Communications Special Olympics athlete from the seventeen regions. Group, were highly commended by the Asia-Pacific region to climb to the The St George Foundation also Public Relations Institute of Australia peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, generously provided $114,000 for the (PRIA) at their annual awards for the a team of Australians spent 2012 Junior National Games. successful launch announcement training to match his achievement of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific while raising money for Special Games, which was held at the Sydney State Government Olympics Australia. Board members, Opera House. Relationships Mark Streeting and Kim Bryan In 2012, building state government were just two of the adventurers. By hosting competitions of critical relations and funding partnerships Collectively our team raised $92,000 mass, particularly in regional centres, was crucial in developing local to support our programs. Special Olympics can extend our programs and building volunteer partnership opportunities, create Gift Voucher Books capacity. Thank you to the following awareness and build more capacity Sales of our Little Star gift voucher for your contribution: to open doors. books achieved 59% growth on 2011. – $30,000 - ACT Government Of the $200,000+ raised for Special According to NSW Premier, Barry Olympics, $101,608 was donated back O’Farrell, whose government have – $10,000 - ACT Government - to local programs to support sports provided funding of $1 million to host Territory & Municipal Services - development, volunteering, coaching the Games, ‘The economic impact of Sport and Recreation and athlete expenses. As a result of the Asia Pacific Games to Newcastle – $1 million - NSW Government the program the national office have and the is estimated at for Special Olympics Asia received new athlete, volunteer and $10 million.’ Pacific Games supporter interest. Our Patron – $250,000 - Newcastle City Council Mater Lottery Special Olympics Australia is for Special Olympics Asia An ongoing partnership with Mater proud to have Her Excellency, the Pacific Games Lotteries was piloted in 2012 and honourable Ms Quentin Bryce AC, is expected to raise much needed CVOA, Governor-General of the – $17,185 - NSW Government funds to support Victoria and Commonwealth of Australia as Office of Communities, national development until 2016. our Patron. Ms Bryce gives very Sport and Recreation generously of her time to support Online Fundraising Technology – $200,000 - NSW Government Special Olympics athletes and we were Donation and games appeals are Family & Community Services, honoured that she made the official just some of the campaigns running Ageing, Disability and Home Care announcement that Australia would through our in-house technology, with host the inaugural Special Olympics the Trans Tasman Tournament and – $120,000 - Queensland Asia Pacific Games and that her the Junior National Games appeals Government Department of prominent public position ensured raising over $65,000 in donations. National Parks, Recreation, great media coverage of the event. Our technology tools are also being Sport and Racing Brady Lum, President of Special used by our members and partners to Olympics International also shared a – $174,200 - Queensland support community fundraising. Government - Office of Liquor video message. and Gaming Regulation If a picture says a thousand words there is no need to explain that young athlete, Joshua Smith is proud of his achievements in Special Olympics. 12 This is where our funds go to. Photo by Geoff Windsor. Project Local To give local programs a fundraising, marketing and communications channel to help them connect fans and raise funds, Special Olympics Australia launched an official web page for each of our 57 accredited regional programs. Through these pages, people can donate directly to their local Special Olympics sports program. Toolkits were provided to help regions promote their new web presence, as well as maintain and share local information with their community and members. Personal Best Creative Our personal best marketing and messaging platform translates the spirit and goals of our athletes, volunteers and supporters and runs across all print, online and communications resources. Thanks to Cato Brand Partners the personal best message has quickly become part of our language across the organisation. Social Media Success Special Olympics Australia have strategically used a variety of social media channels to promote our successes and share news so we were delighted to be named as one of the top ten not-for-profit online media users in the Wirth Consulting report, State of Social Media Use in Australian Non-Profit Organisations.

13 While athletes with an intellectual disability are our focus, we couldn’t deliver our programs without our fantastic volunteers. Photo by Ross Holmes, The Light Platform.

14 Developing a Strong Leadership and Volunteer Culture

By working as a unified organisation, Volunteer Development Online Accreditation celebrating our achievements and Special Olympics Australia are All regional and state Special Olympics establishing clear processes we encourage looking to create a Volunteer Toolkit programs are reviewed every two people to give freely of their time and training schedule based on the years to ensure that they meet our and position ourselves as an attractive successful roll-out of these tools in accreditation policy and uphold place for volunteer leaders. Victoria in 2012. This will include an the quality standards expected by update of our online development the global organisation. In 2012, Celebrating Athlete Leaders modules which have been accessed accreditation applications could be Each year Special Olympics Australia by 4,000 unique users to date. completed online, which significantly reduced administration time and presents two key awards to celebrate A revamped Members Area of our paperwork for both volunteers the dedication of volunteers and the website has already been launched and staff. determination and courage of athletes. to assist volunteers in accessing The EKS Award is presented to an important Special Olympics athlete, or athletes, who have shown information, such as coaching guides, great leadership skills both on and off policies and publications. Hall of Fame the field. The award, named in honour 2012 Norm Maroney APM, OAM (NSW) of Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS), the Volunteer Opportunities 2011 Robyn Cook OAM (VIC) founder of the global Special Olympics Major competitions give Special 2010 Susan Grealy (QLD) movement, is presented in September Olympics volunteers and coaches 2009 Rex Langthorne AM (NSW) to coincide with EKS Day celebrations. opportunities to develop their team 2008 Alan Burke (VIC) 2007 Eric Jones OAM (VIC) In 2012, we had two very deserving management skills, experience the 2007 Kurt Kraushofer OAM (VIC) winners Steven White (Victoria) and thrill of being part of a representative 2006 Barry Easy OAM (NSW) ‘Rusty’ Nelligan (Western Australia). team and celebrate their role with 2006 Marian York (QLD) Both athletes have participated athletes and fellow volunteers. As our 2005 Robyn Hanson OAM (TAS) in Special Olympics for more than competition calendar grows, there 2004 Anna-Louise Kassulke (QLD) twenty years, they are active are now plenty more opportunities to 2003 Jan Sharp OAM (VIC) members of our Athlete Leadership be part of a delegation, whether that 2002 Leon Burwell OAM (NSW) Programs and have represented be at state, national or international 2001 Carol Tanner OAM (TAS) Australia on the international stage. level. And our National Selection Committee ensures that the selection 2000 Des Renford MBE, OHC (NSW) Celebrating Volunteers of officials for these opportunities is fair and transparent. EKS Award Winners Norm Maroney from NSW is the 2012 Steven White (VIC) fifteenth volunteer to be inducted A Decade Of Selections 2012 Rusty Nelligan (WA) into the Special Olympics Australia 2011 Andrew Williams (VIC) Hall of Fame, an honour given annually In 2012, we celebrated ten years 2010 John Faulkner (QLD) to a volunteer who has shown long- of the National Selection Committee, 2009 Saxon Graham (NSW) term dedication to the organisation. which was established to ensure rigorous and transparent processes for team 2008 Gabrielle Clark (NSW) Norm was a popular choice. His selections. This volunteer committee 2008 Kelly Wren (NSW) nomination was not only supported also selects candidates for professional 2007 Christopher Farmer (SA) by athletes, families and fellow development opportunities as well as volunteers, but also by police the recipients of our key annual awards. Athlete Board colleagues, including NSW Police Representatives Commissioner Andrew Scipione. Making Volunteering Easier Ben Haack (National) Norm was recognised for establishing Many of our volunteers wear Allister Peek (ACT) and developing the Special Olympics multiple hats because they are Barry Cross (TAS) Sydney South (NSW) program, passionate about what they do, but Jeff Knight (TAS) creating a sustainable state we recognise that this can lead to Brad Osborne (WA) committee in NSW, inspiring the volunteer burnout. So, through our Jason Nelson (NSW) strong partnership with the Law new accreditation model we are Kale Files (VIC) Enforcement Torch Run in NSW and developing a culture where volunteers Kim Flannigan (SA) for his role on the inaugural National are encouraged to fill one role. Tom Roy (QLD) Selection Committee, among many Not only will this support each other notable achievements. volunteer in being able to manage their tasks it also helps our committees work most efficiently. In addition, we are actively seeking new volunteers through schools, universities and corporate partners. 15 Establishing Sustainable Capabilities

Working as a unified organisation, New Board Members ensuring effective management and In 2012, we officially welcomed financial processes are critical if we are Michael Hogan, Nigel Milan AM and to reach our athlete growth target. Ben Haack to the Special Olympics Australia Board of Directors. We Our Structure also farewelled former Chair, Rex With 3,000 volunteers and 57 regional Langthorne AO after serving the committees we have a framework maximum term as a Board member to deliver sport at a local level. and Jacinta Baldwin, former Vice- Through seven state and territory Chair who resigned to pursue an committees and staff we have overseas opportunity. the administrative support for these regions, and at a national Games Management office level we organise In 2012, representatives from Special and manage national and Olympics Australia welcomed international competition colleagues from Special Olympics New pathways, as well as Zealand and Special Olympics Samoa service the key areas for a three-day training seminar on of fundraising and the international Games Management finance, governance, System (GMS). GMS is a competition communications, tool that manages electronic entries, marketing and divisioning, results and reporting technology. and has been used effectively in Australia at National and State Games. Training was delivered by GMS-expert Reuben Silva from Special Olympics International supporting the global plan to have all accredited programs GMS-capable by mid-2013.

New Staff Policies To maintain annual labour costs at a minimum and implement policies in areas that need to be covered, a comprehensive Staff Handbook was provided to all staff across the country outlining a unified set of procedures and requirements for anyone employed by Special Olympics Australia.

Financial Planning To ensure that we are working together in using the best financial practice at all levels of the organisation, Special Olympics Australia rolled-out a national Finance Manual to treasurers of all state, territory and local programs, which included templates for annual budgeting. Annual budgets are now required from all regions and states as part of Special Olympics accreditation.

Adrian Salvatore (Victoria) in training for the Trans Tasman 16 Tournament in Cairns. Photo by News Australia. Around the States

New South Wales Queensland Victoria ‘Congratulations to all of our regions ‘This year, Queensland has seen ‘2012 was a successful year due to our and the many dedicated volunteers exceptional growth in athletes, sports Board, state office and local regions who give their time each week for the and regions. Nearly every weekend there working together. While there will benefit of people with intellectual has been a regional sports competition never be a limit to what we want to disability. As NSW Chair, I am proud to and next year we will host the first achieve for our athletes, everyone see how far we have come over the past clustered State Games. This is possible should feel very proud of their 12 months and 2013 promises to be because coaches, committee members, efforts.’ Carl Walsh, Chair, Special even better.’ Peter Wren, Chair Special staff and the State Board continue to Olympics Victoria. Olympics NSW. work together.’ Greg Bartley, Chair, Special Olympics Queensland. Highlights Highlights − Increased athlete numbers by 59%. − Increased athlete numbers by 26%. Highlights − Held three multi-sports State − Launched the North Coast and − Increased athlete numbers by 110%. Games, with one including a Illawarra regions and welcomed − Launched two new regions in Healthy Athletes program. back Central West. Logan and Mackay. − Increased the number of regional − Launched our Annual Sports − Added four new sports to our weekly competitions by 15%. Calendar with guests including program, bringing our official sports The Hon Graham Annesley MP to 13. − Sent state teams to the Minister for Sport and Recreation. − Hosted a State Games with ten Trans Tasman Tournament in − Held our first multi-sports sports, thanks to Sunshine Coast Queensland and the Junior State Games in Shoalhaven City Council. National Games in NSW. with five sports. − Hosted the second Trans Tasman − Launched our second Young − Hosted the inaugural Trin Taber Tournament in Cairns. Athletes program. Cricket Cup due to a generous donation of $200K from − Launched a winter sports program − Conducted 46 Community Sports NSW Minister for Disability, in partnership with the Gold Link multi-week programs. Andrew Constance. Coast Department of Sport and − Hosted twelve corporate − Held a Community Sports Link Recreation with three Queensland athletes selected to represent volunteering days with Adecco, Grand Final Day at Allianz Stadium Bupa and Booz&Co. to celebrate International Day of Australia at the 2013 World People with Disability. Winter Games. − Established a committee to − Received $125,000 from our − Launched a sports program ensure fair selections for partners at the Law Enforcement specifically for disability service state competitions. providers. Torch Run (LETR). − Rolled-out training of the − Partnered with Commonwealth − Received funding to support Volunteer Management Toolkit Bank to secure $9000 for 30 schools to take part in the to all regions. Community Sports Link in western Community Sports Link program and north-western Sydney. which will expand in 2013. − Congratulated Victorian athlete Steven White who shared the − Congratulated Queensland − Partnered with Newcastle EKS Award for leadership. Permanent to promote Community athlete Ben Haack who was Sports Link in the Hunter region. elected to the National Board. − Held an inaugural Chinese New − Congratulated former NSW Chair − Welcomed Tom Roy as the athlete Year Charity Football Shield. Norm Moroney who was inducted representative to the Queensland − Received $123,000 in grant funding. into the Special Olympics Australia State Board. Hall of Fame. − Created a forum for regional − Hosted twelve internships for Chairs to share ideas. − Welcomed cricketer Pat Cummins university students at the as a NSW Sports Ambassador. state office.

Find out more at Find out more at Find out more at www.specialolympics.com.au/nsw www.specialolympics.com.au/qld www.specialolympics.com.au/vic 17 Tasmania ‘There have been numerous successes this year, but we’re especially pleased to have increased athlete numbers, particularly among young athletes which has lowered our ageing athlete demographic. Both volunteers and athletes from all regions are to be congratulated on their participation and assistance in executing our strategic plan.’ Peter Flood, Chair, Special Olympics Tasmania

Highlights − Increased athlete numbers by 13%. − Hosted three multi-sports State Games and three single sport State Games. − Held 27 Community Sports Link events across all regions. − Delivered 30 sports programs. − Changed our ageing demographic, with the majority of our athletes now between 10-19 years of age. − Held our first Athlete Leadership Programs graduation ceremony. − Relaunched the annual Carol Tanner Award.

Patrick Francis from Special Olympics Melbourne West loves tenpin bowling and swimming, and in 2012 he represented Victoria in bowling at the Trans Tasman Tournament where he returned home with a bronze medal in team competition. Outside of Special Olympics, Patrick is also a talented and award-winning artist. Photo by News Australia

Find out more at 18 www.specialolympics.com.au/tas Western Australia South Australia Australian Capital Territory ‘I would like to congratulate each and ‘2012 was a year of transition, but also ‘In the coming year we will start clubs every one of you on your achievements of achievement. We have localised the in areas that do not have a Special in 2012. Your prowess and passion have National Strategy to achieve growth Olympics program and move into resulted in many great moments and and make a greater impact in our winter sports competition. We are also a growing public profile for Special state. We are also developing great proud to host the Canberra Centenary Olympics in WA.’ Canon Richard partnerships with the government Swimming Competition, a first of its Pengelley, Chair, Special Olympics and business community to create a kind, and our athletes can’t wait to take Western Australia. sustainable program. ’ Roseanne Healy, part in the Asia Pacific Games.’ Glenn Highlights Chair, Special Olympics South Australia. Keys, Chair, Special Olympics ACT. − Increased athletes numbers by Highlights Highlights 6.5% and volunteers by 52%. − Increased athlete numbers by 18%. – Increased athlete numbers by 37%. − Increased schools participation in the Community Sports Link − Hosted 22 Community Sports Link − Added gymnastics and cricket to program by 21%. events across every region directly the weekly sports program with resulting in 62 new athletes. both sports funded by the state − Increased individual student sports organisations. participation in the Community − Hosted our first State of Origin Sports Link program by 33%. against Western Australia with − Hosted three multi-sports State − Hosted the first multi-sports State athletes competing in five sports, Games with Healthy Athletes Games overseen by a new State plus Healthy Athletes. included in our final event. Management Committee. − Secured a partnership with Cricket − Received funding from the ACT − Sent teams to the Victoria State South Australia to host a national Government to host the inaugural Invitational Games, State of Origin cricket event in in 2013. Canberra Centenary Swimming in South Australia, Junior National − Realigned our regional Competition in 2013. Games in NSW and Trans Tasman boundaries to better fit with Tournament in Queensland. − Welcomed Wallabies star, Pat local government authorities and McCabe as a sports ambassador. − Introduced a junior basketball create more local committees to and soccer program. share the load. − Established a committee to ensure fair selections of − Hosted the first graduation for − Changed our ageing demographic athletes and officials for state mentors and mentees in our with the majority of our athletes competitions. Athlete Leadership Programs. now under 18 years of age. − Continued our partnerships with − Congratulated WA athlete, − Recruited a new skills-based board. ‘Rusty’ Nelligan who shared Bendigo Bank and the CFMEU, and the EKS Award for leadership. added Westpac ACT as a partner. − Congratulated WA mentor, Akram Azimi who was named Young Australian of the Year. − Held an inaugural reception, l Olympi ecia cs h .’ acknowledging athletes, Sp as life volunteers and supporters. ‘ Patrick changed my Fra − Established a physical state office. ncis, VIC

Find out more at Find out more at Find out more at www.specialolympics.com.au/wa www.specialolympics.com.au/sa www.specialolympics.com.au/act 19 Working Together

Volunteers are the backbone of Special Tony McGrath Major General Mick Olympics Australia and they contribute Tony is Partner and Chairman Slater AO DSC CSC at all levels of the organisation from of McGrathNicol and brings Mick is the Australian grassroots programs to state committees considerable financial Army’s Forces Commander and the National Board. expertise and a network of and has held a broad The National Board guide the strategic contacts to Special Olympics Australia. range of command, instructional and direction of Special Olympics Australia He can be often found working on policy roles. Most recently, Mick led and officially meet at least four times. the TMA Sports Lunch committee, the state-wide recovery from the You will often spot them at a sporting attending a function or hosting a devastating Queensland floods. competition or fundraising event too. fundraising event. Appointed April 2007. He’s a fan of Special Olympics and is often seen at competitions. Appointed Mark Streeting Robyn Sefiani October 2011. (Chair) Robyn has over 27 years experience in public Ben Haack Mark is a partner with relations and is Founder PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ben is a Special Olympics and Managing Director He has advised many athlete, coach, volunteer of Sefiani Communications Group. major corporations and government and leader, and brings vast Sefiani’s is an award-winning agency and departments on strategic and policy experience to the Board. Robyn and her staff have been sharing direction, pricing, marketing and He has played sport at all levels, has their expertise with Special Olympics communications. Mark has two sons served on regional and international Australia on a pro-bono basis since 2000. in the program and is also a local committees, and is an accomplished Appointed May 2008. volunteer. Appointed April 2007. speaker and advocate. Appointed May 2012. Max Jackson Anna-Louise (Vice Chair) Kassulke Michael Hogan Anna-Louise is Service Michael brings a depth Max is an experienced Manager at Gold Coast of capability in the areas consultant, providing Recreation & Sport. She of public affairs, public training and consultancy is passionate about sport and Special profile management, policy services to government-funded, Olympics, and was instrumental analysis and government relations. voluntary and private sector in establishing Special Olympics He is a passionate believer in the work organisations in Victoria. Max has Queensland. She is a volunteer, athlete of Special Olympics Australia and has been an active member of Special mentor and has been Head of Delegation a son who has both participated and Olympics for many years and was once for two Australian teams competing at served in the organisation. Appointed Chair of Special Olympics Victoria. the World Games. Appointed April 2009. July 2012. Appointed April 2007.

Kim Bryan Luke Sayers Nigel Milan AM Luke is the National Nigel has a distinguished Kim is Vice President, Managing Partner and CEO background in media. His Talent and Organisational of PwC Australia where he roles as Chief Executive Development at QR leads the strategic direction Officer for SBS and the National and has of Australia’s largest and most respected Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia over twenty years experience in professional services firm. Luke joined have connected him with some of the communications and marketing, Special Olympics to inspire people with most highest-profiled individuals in with a particular interest in brand an intellectual disability to achieve their Australia. Appointed July 2012. development and cultural change. best. Appointed June 2011. She spent last year training to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money * Dr Jacinta Baldwin resigned during the for Special Olympics Australia. Jon Scriven year and Rex Langthorne AM served the maximum term. Appointed April 2007. Jon is Group Executive, People & Corporate Services for Qantas where he is responsible for human resources as well as overseeing the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. He is looking forward to helping us reach out to more athletes. Appointed August 2011.

20 Partners & Supporters

Patron Supporters Australia, NIB Foundation, - Television, NOVA Employment, NRMA, Her Excellency the Honourable 2GB Radio, 2KY Radio, 2UE Radio, ABC NSW Government - Office of Communities Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Tissue, ACT Government, AdPost Online, ANZ Sport and Recreation, NSW Government, Governor-General of the Bank, ANZ Stadium, Aspen Medical, Asteron Ageing, Disability & Home Care, Office Insurance, Aurizon Community Giving Commonwealth of Australia. National, O’Maras Valuers and Auctioneers, Fund, Ausgrid - Newcastle, Australia Post, Orana, Park Trent Properties Group, Pat Australian Government - Department of Nati OAM - Fundraising Committee, Paula Principal Partner Families, Housing, Community Services and Duncan Promotions, Petersham RSL Club, Indigenous Affairs, Australian Government Port Waratah Coal Services Limited, Primary - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Club of Australia, Qantas, Queensland Australian Sports Commission, Bankwest, Government - Department of Communities, Barker College, Bibby Financial Services, Child Safety and Disability Services, Booz & Co - Australia, Botanic to Bridge Fun Queensland Government - Office of Liquor Run, Buffalo Sports, Bupa, Canada Bay Club, and Gaming Regulation, RACV, Raytheon Gold Partners Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Cato Brand Australia, Retail World, Rostrevor College, Partners - Sydney & Melbourne, Chevron, Rotary Health, Salt Advertising Group, Sans Cisco Systems Australia, City of Bunbury, Souci Football Club, SAS Institute Australia, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury, Schweppes, Sefiani Communications, Sherry City of Greater Dandenong, City of Melton, - Hogan Foundation, Smith Hancock, Snap City of Sydney, Clayton Utz Foundation - Printing, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Special Brisbane, CliftonSayer, ClubsNSW, Coca Silver Partners Olympics International, Srixon, St George Cola Amatil, of College - Perth, St.George Foundation, Stax Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Law Australia, Consider it Done, Construction - Retravision, Stuart Alexander, Sunshine Enforcement Torch Run for Special Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Coast Council, Sydney Comedy Festival, Olympics Australia, SAS, Turnaround DeCosti Seafoods, Deluxe Products, Sydney Olympic Park Business Association, dVT Consulting, Emirates Wolgan Valley Management Association. Tasmanian Community Fund, Tasmanian Resort, Events by Nadia, Ezybidz, Flight Police Charity Trust, Tayeh deVries, Centre, Fresh Flowers (Lynch flowers), 7 - WA, Ten Network - Television, The Media Partner Galileo Kaleidoscope, Geelong Community Andrews Foundation, The Jack Brockhoff News Australia. Foundation, Give Where You Live, Gloria Foundation, The Marian and E.H. Flack Trust, Jean’s Coffees, Golf4U, Government of Turnaround Management Association (TMA) South Australia - Office for Recreation and Australia, Vantage Performance, Variety - National Ambassadors Sport, Grays Online, Greg Bartley, Harvey The Children’s Charity, Victoria Government Duncan Armstrong, Renae Camino, Norman - Gerry Harvey and Katie Page, - Department of Planning and Community Paula Duncan, Jarryd Hayne, Amber Hawaiian Airlines, Helen Macpherson Development, Virgin Australia, WatervieW Smith Trust, Hellenic Club Canberra, Hogan Lawrence, Damien Leith, Jim Maxwell, in Bicentennial Park, Western Australia Print, IGA - Cavallaro Group, IGA - Metcash Government - healthway, Westpac. Ashley Ona, , Rachel Foods, IGA - Signature and Community Ward, Craig Wing. Chest, IGA Tasmania, Impact AV, Kyocera, Latrobe City Council, Law Enforcement Fans National Council Torch Run NSW, Law Enforcement Torch Thank you to the many speakers, performers Run Queensland, Law Enforcement and MCs who put the fun into our fundraising Anna Louise-Kassulke (Chair), Glenn Torch Run SA, Law Enforcement Torch events: Special Olympics Dance Groups, Adam Keys (ACT), Peter Wren (NSW), Greg Run Victoria, Lexus of Parramatta, Gilchrist, Amber Lawrence, Ben Pollack, Bryan Bartley (QLD), Roseanne Healy (SA), Liverpool City Council, Lord Taverners, Martin, Dan Crowley, Dave Thornton, Doug Peter Flood (TAS), Carl Walsh (VIC), LotteryWest, Loudmouth Golf, Mattel, Parkinson, Greg Ritchie, Heather Reid, Impro Richard Pengelley (WA). May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, Australia, Iva Davies, Jeff Fenech, Jim Maxwell, McGrathNicol, Molonglo Financial Services John Foreman, Julie McDonald, Kerry Pottharst, Limited (Bendigo Bank - Calwell‚ Curtin‚ Laurie Lawrence, Maria Venuti, Natalie National Selection Jerrabomberra & Wanniassa Community Cook, Nick McCallum, Pat McCabe, Peter Committee Bank), Moore Stephens, Myer, Nati Roses, FitzSimons, Peter Overton, Peter Rowsthorn, Geoff Vickers (Chair, NSW), Tony NBN Television, Network 21, Newcastle Peter Schwab, Rhonda Birchmore, Richard Permanent Charitable Foundation, News Griffiths, Rob Shehadie, Ron Gaucci, Ronnie Moore (NSW), Lorraine Clark (NSW) Australia - News Limited, News Local - News Kahn, Scott Munn, Simon Hill, Stephanie Jo Price (NSW), Debbie Willet (QLD). Brantz, Tahir, Talent Development Project, Tim Gavel, Todd McKenney, Tommy Little.

(Left to Right) Laura Collins, Helen Greenwood and Melinda Nay proudly show off their volunteer shirts at the Junior National Games. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. 21 Our Programs

Accredited Regions High, Sunny Haven, Sunnyfield Marrickville, Barriers, Montrose Bay High School, Sunshine, Sydney Secondary College– Mowbray Heights Primary School, Multicap, Special Olympics ACT Leichhardt, The Ella Centre–Community New Town High School, Newstead College, Snowy Monaro Connections, Toronto High School, Tulgeen Northern Support School (Newstead and Special Olympics NSW Disability Services, Vaucluse Public School, St George), Norwood Primary School, Blue Mountains/Nepean, Central Coast, Wallsend Public School, Warrawee Public NOSS, Oak Tasmania, Oakwood-Launceston Central West, Flinders, Hunter Valley, School, Windgap Foundation (Coward Street, Campus, Ogilvie High School, Parklands High Illawarra, Macarthur, Mid North Coast, North Eastlakes, Draper Centre) CASS, Woodville School, Parkside Foundation, Penguin High Coast, North West New England, South Community Services School, Penguin Primary School, Prospect High School, Punchbowl Primary School, Coast, Southern Highlands, Sydney East, Northern Territory Reece High School, Richmond Primary Sydney Hills, Sydney Inner West, Sydney Total Recreation NT Northern Beaches, Sydney Southern, Sydney School, Riverside High School, Rosny Upper North Shore, Sydney West, Tweed Queensland College, Sacred Heart College, School of Albert State School, Aspley Special School, Special Education North West, Southern Special Olympics Queensland Calamvale Special School, Chatsworth State Support School, Spreyton Primary School Brisbane East, Brisbane North, Brisbane School, Claremont Special School, Compass (North West Region), St Brigids Catholic West, Bundaberg, Far North Queensland, Sunshine, Currimundi Special School, Darling Primary, St James Catholic College, St Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Mackay, Point Special School, Elanora State High, Michaels Association, St Virgil’s College, Moreton North, Sunshine Coast, Logan Endeavour Coopers Plains, Geebung Special Timsbury School, Trevallyn Primary School, Special Olympics South Australia School, Gold Coast Recreation & Sport, Ulverstone High School, Veranto, West Adelaide Hills/Fleurieu, Adelaide South, Goodna Special School, Gympie South State Ulverstone Primary, Youngtown Primary Adelaide North, Limestone Coast, Riverland, School, Gympie Special School, Hervey School Spencer Gulf Bay Special School, Ipswich Special School, Jones Hill State School, Kuraby Special Victoria Special Olympics Tasmania School, Maryborough Special School, Mt Active Outcomes, Ascot Vale Special School, North West, Northern, Southern Gravatt Special School, Mudgeeraba Special Ashwood School, Ballarat OZ Tenpin, Baringa School, Nambour Special School, Nursery School, Barnstoneworth United Football Club, Special Olympics Victoria Road Special School, Redhill Special School, Barwon Valley School, Broadmeadows Special Ballarat, Barwon, Bendigo, Dandenong Redlands Special School, Rural Lifestyle Developmental School, Burwood East Special Valley, Echuca Campaspe, Gippsland, Options, Westside Community Developmental School, Caroline Springs Melbourne Eastern Ranges, Melbourne Tennis Club, Concord School, Croxton Special Inner East, Melbourne North, Melbourne South Australia School, Croydon Ranges Cricket Club, Croydon Southern, Melbourne West, Ovens & Murray, Ashford Special School, Bedford Day Special Developmental School, Doncaster Westernport Options–Panorama, Cardijin College, Christies All Abilities Basketball Club, Doveton Special Beach High School, Clare High School, CLASS Soccer School, Emerson School, Ferntree Gully Special Olympics WA (Strathalbyn, Goolwa), COMREC (Clearview, Cricket Club, Frankston Special Developmental Perth Metro North Millicent, North East), Elizabeth Special School, Glenallen School, Glenroy Specialist School, FFSA, Fremont Elizabeth City High, School, Heatherwood School, Helping Hoops Affiliated Clubs Golden Grove High, Gordon Education Centre, Basketball, Hume Valley School, Just for Grant High School, Grove Education Centre, Kicks Soccer Academy, Karden Disability Afford Ashfield, Australian Foundation for Hamilton Secondary College, Kensington Foundation, Knox City Football Club, Disability, Broderick Gillawarna School, Centre, Kilkenny Primary School, KNH Quality Knoxbrooke Day Service, Mambourin Cairnsfoot School, Canterbury Olympic Ice Time, Le Fevre High School, MINDA, Mt Enterprises, Manor Lakes Special School, Rink, Cardiff High School, Cecil Hills High Barker High School–Mitchell Class, Mt Carmel Marnebek School, Marriott Support College, Nicolson Avenue Primary, Norwood School, Centacare Day Program, Chalmers Services, Melton Specialist School, Mildura Battlers, Pasadena High School–Disability Road School, Chinese Parents Association Basketball Association, Mission Possible Unit, Port Lincoln Special School, Riverland (Children with Disabilities), Clarke Road Tennis Training Centre, Monash Special Special School, SCOSA (Gilles Plains, Head School, Disability Services Australia, Developmental School, Mt Evelyn Special Office, Newton Hub, Willaston), SEWFA, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design, Developmental School, Naranga School, St Anns Special School, St Patricks Special Eastern Respite & Recreation Day Program, Nepean School, Nets Tennis School, School, Suneden Special School, Tenison Endeavour Sports High School, Engadine Noble Park Special Developmental Woods College, Victor Harbor High School, High School, Eurella Community Services, School, Onemda Day Service, Outlook Whyalla Special School Flintwood Disability Service, Flintwood Pakenham, Peninsula Specialist College, Pennant Hills, Floraville Public School, Tasmania Port Philip Specialist School, Program Glendale Technology High School, Hamilton Able Australia Life Choices (North and Development for All Abilities South Public School, House with No Steps South), Austins Ferry Primary, Bowen Road Basketball, RDA Victoria, RG (Bexley, Concord), Hunter River Community Primary School, Claremont College, Clarence Academy Gymnastics, Sandown School, James Cook Boys High School, JJ High School, Cosgrove High School, Cosmos Cobras Football Club, Vermont Cahill Memorial High School, Karonga School, Recreation Service, Devonport High School, South Special School, Wangaratta Lakeside School, Les Powell School, Lurnea Dominic College, Don College, Franklin District Special School, Warringa High School Support Unit, Matraville Sports Primary School (South Region), Giant Steps Park School, Western Autistic High School, , Tasmania, Glen Dhu Primary School, Hellyer School, Wyncity Bowls & Minerva SSP Sutherland, Minimbah Day College, Hobart College (LIfe Skills), Howrah Entertainment, Wyndham All Program, Multicultural Respite Service, Primary School, Huonville High School, Abilities Football & Cricket Newcastle Junior School, Newcastle Middle Huonville Primary School, Hutchins School, Club, Yarrabah Special School, Recreation Sports & Aquatics Club, Kings Meadows High School, Kingston High School, Yarraville Special Rose Bay Secondary College, Sir Joseph Banks School, Latrobe High School, Life Without Developmental School 22 Western Australia Support Centre, Malibu School, Meadow Special Olympics Australia Baptist College, Beldon Education Support Springs Education Support Centre, Melville Centre, Belridge Education Support Centre, Senior High School, Merriwa Education Executive Team Burbridge School, Cannington Community Support Centre, Methodist Ladies College, Gill Stapleton Education Support Centre, Catholic Mirrabooka Senior High School Education Chief Executive Officer Education Representative, Christ Church Support Centre, North Kalgoorlie Primary Grammar School, Cloverdale Education School, O’Connor Education Support Alex McNeilly Support Centre, Corpus Christi College, Centre, Riverton Education Support Centre, Marketing, Fundraising & Corporate Relations Creaney Education Support Centre, Eastern Rockingham Beach Education Support Rhiannon Wright Goldfields Education Support Centre, Centre, Seton Catholic College, South Sport & Competition Endeavour Education Support Centre, Ballajura Education Support Centre, South Richard Reeve Goldfields Baptist College Education Bunbury Education Support Centre, Uniting Finance & Administration Support Centre, Halls Head Community Care West–Take Time program, Ursula Frayne College Education Support Centre, Holy Catholic College, Westminister Education Sharon Nixon Rosary School, Hudson Park Primary School, Support Centre Communications & Brand John XXIIIrd College, Joondalup Education Contact us on 02 8116 9833 Support Centre, Kalamunda Primary School Education Support Centre, Kalamunda Senior High School Education Support Centre, Koorana Education Support Centre, Leeming Senior High School Education

Jason Nelson and Beau Lawson at the Trans Tasman Tournament (NSW). Jason and his wife Emma will both compete at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia.

23 Financial Information

Income Statement REVENUE 2012 2012 $ 2011 $ Other Revenue Sports & Program Revenue Income 7% Fundraising Revenue* 2,917,801 2,254,754 29% Government Grants 1,268,328 1,132,907 Sports and Program Income 1,913,716 1,775,181 Other Revenue 447,295 728,807 TOTAL 6,547,140 5,891,649 REVENUE Expenses 6,547,140 Sport and program expenses 2,499,974 2,040,030 Fundraising expenses 851,211 833,018 Employee benefit expenses 2,523,473 1,816,037 Fundraising Revenue Government Grants 45% Administration expenses 644,612 638,034 19% Other expenses 233,655 319,470 6,752,925 5,646,589

Surplus / (Deficit) -205,785 245,060

Statement of Financial Position EXPENSES 2012 2012 $ 2011 $ Other Expenses Administration Assets Expenses 3% Sports & Program Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,048,487 3,112,056 10% Expenses Receivables 293,055 362,308 37% Other Assets 85,025 53,550 Prepayments 67,665 40,965 TOTAL Total Current Assets 3,494,232 3,568,879 EXPENSES Property, Plant and Equipment 33,489 26,720 6,752,925 Intangible Assets 1,521 12,390 Total Non Current Assets 35,010 39,110

Total Assets 3,529,242 3,607,989 Emploee Benefit Expenses Fundraising Expenses Liabilities 37% 13% Trade and Other Payables 220,996 172,010 Unearned Income 561,767 603,465 Employee Benefits 129,492 101,961 Total Current Liabilities 912,255 877,436 Unearned Income 100,000 Employee Benefits 34,572 42,353 Total Non Current Liabilities 134,572 42,353 ‘S Total Liabilities 1,046,827 919,789 pecial Olympics Net Assets 2,482,415 2,688,200 lets m port e play s Member’s Funds 2,482,415 2,688,200 wi ut thout be g left o in .’ and m appy * Gift Voucher income is reported net of cost of vouchers. akes el h This financial information is for the year ended 31 December 2012. A copy of the complete Financial Statements, Director’s me fe Report & Declaration, and Independent Audit Report by KPMG is available from the Special Olympics Australia national office. For a copy please email: [email protected] C A harlie Wilkins, S 24 ‘S pecial Olympics It’s all About the Smiles! le rt Charlie Wilkins and Ben Paior Smith are best friends who ts m po love sport, particularly basketball, so they were thrilled when e play s wit out they were both selected to represent South Australia in their hout be g left favourite sport at the Special Olympics Junior National Games. in .’ and m appy The boy’s returned home with a silver medal for their state – akes m feel h and the widest of smiles – and they are now looking forward to e taking up new sports and participating in more competitions. C A harlie , S When Charlie was also named the Special Olympics South Wilkins Australia Junior Athlete of the Year 2012, there were more smiles all round. 25 Photo by News Australia. e to set goa t m ls Special Oly ugh ite, VIC mpics has ta Wh and ac her hieve t . Heat hem Volunteers, Jan and Marie with their houseful of Special Olympics athletes including Heather White.

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