Annual Report 2018/19 Communify recognises the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, gather and work and we pay our respects to the Aboriginal Elders – past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the important role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to have in our community. Communify is committed to being an inclusive organisation. We recognise that we work across diverse communities and welcome and encourage participants from all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to embrace the diversity of people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, people seeking asylum, refugees and people living with a disability. Communify ABN 65 114 782 948 180 Jubilee Tce, Bardon Qld 4065 P 07 3510 2700 F 07 3366 7845 E
[email protected] COVER IMAGE communify.org.au Junior, NDIS participant Contents Our Vision, Mission & Values 2 Chairperson & CEO’s Message 4 Our Programs 6 Feature – Eron’s Story 10 Our Year in Review 12 Feature – Charlie’s Story 20 Strategic Plan 22 Quality Systems & Accreditations 24 Community Spaces 27 Our People 28 Volunteers 31 Organisational Chart 32 Feature – Steve’s Story 34 Our Board 36 Board and Community Committees 38 Finance Report 2018/19 40 Partners & Supporters 44 1 Our Vision A unified, supportive community. Our Mission To strengthen the community’s capacity by responding to the diverse needs and interests of all its members. Our Values Integrity We are committed to a culture of honesty, accountability, transparency and justice. Passionate We are determined to action that improves quality of life and a sense of belonging.