2018 organisation report Our Mission: To empower young people to overcome challenges now and in their future.

Our Vision: Improved wellbeing and resilience for young people.

We value young people, we believe in them, we educate them and we motivate and inspire them to do the same for themselves.

Through a range of wellbeing and personal leadership programs, we equip young people to overcome adversity and build resilience to help them reach their full potential. Our programs are designed to empower the individual and focus on:

• developing long term happiness • setting and achieving goals • increasing motivation • developing positive communication • enhancing confidence • improving relationships

Youth Opportunities has been delivering our programs for over 21 years, and since 1997 has supported over 12,600 students, positively impacting their schools, families and communities.

In 2018 our Personal Leadership Program graduated: 2,034 Thrive Online In 2018 Youth Opportunities 824 supported 2,034 young students graduated: people through our programs and follow-up in 53 77 students services across programs . across 27 in programs schools 5 2018 across 5 schools engaged students Message from the Chairman “Youth Opportunities At Youth Opportunities we invest in who retired from his position as Chairman after many years of changed my life. I’m young people becoming the best version exceptional leadership. We also welcomed Bec Adams to the of themselves and over the past few Board as treasurer. Erin Faehrmann moved from her role on the Board to part of our leadership team as current Head of Training, happier and I feel more years, we have done the same for our before her succession to the role of Chief Executive effective July organisation. By investing in our people, 2019. We would like to also recognise and thank our Patron, the connected to people.” our practices and services, we have Governor of South Australian Honourable Hieu Van Le AC. strengthened Youth Opportunities to become an organisation that is fit for the Our calendar of fundraising events was record-breaking in terms future. of monies raised, with the annual Golf Day held in May raising Graduate more than $87,000, and the Stars in the Garden hosted by Robert The impact of this investment is now evident in our improved and Melanie Champion de Crespigny raising an astonishing student outcomes, our reach and credibility. However, this $472,000. We also saw the inaugural TransformARTive take has only been possible because of the generous support place, with 100 celebrities, sporting legends and artists turning of individuals, business and community groups, trusts and the Sherrin football into works of art. During winter we donned foundations and State Government, for which we are incredibly masks for the Masquerade Ball where we were treated to grateful. This report is therefore both a celebration of the musical entertainment from our talented graduates. The funds achievements of our organisation, and a tribute to all those who raised through our events, and the donations from our generous made it possible. supporters, are vital to our ability to provide support to young people in our community as each year our capacity to deliver The support we received in 2018 meant that we were able is limited only by the support we receive. to engage with 2,034 young people through our programs and services. This includes 824 graduates from our Personal As we look to the future, the Youth Opportunities Board, Leadership Program, up from 631 the year before. This management and team continues to focus on delivering on our represents the largest graduate numbers in recent years, three-year strategic plan. New grant funding has enabled the and largest exponential growth in a single year. Our program team to start work on the development of new resources to outcomes confirmed truly exceptional progress in the wellbeing support not only our students, but parents, schools and teaching of our graduates, with the number of graduates at high risk of staff. Plus we have just released new core resource material for all developing a mental-health disorder dropping by a staggering our programs, with special thanks to The Marshman Foundation 52.1% after completing the Personal Leadership Program. We for their fantastic work. In 2019 we are looking forward to working also recorded substantial increases in happiness and optimism with new schools across the State, including Penola High School in our graduates. and Clare High School; we are on course to deliver up to eight online programs, and we are continuing to explore new models of This year we have welcomed new schools including Birdwood training delivery, including within the workplace. We will continue High and Central Yorke – plus seen new developments in our work with the Department for Education on longitudinal our online program. Additionally, 60 Youth Opportunities outcomes and we look forward to expanding the scholarships scholarships were awarded in only the second year of scheme across regional areas of South Australia. this initiative, assisting graduates who may be financially constrained to achieve their goals. We also established a We are excited with all that is in store for Youth Opportunities and partnership with the Adam Scott Foundation to offer one of our thank you for the important role you play. graduates a full tertiary scholarship commencing in 2019. On behalf of everyone at Youth Opportunities, thank you. We Our training and follow up engagement across regional South could not continue to make such a significant impact on the lives Australia has gone from strength to strength, particularly in the of young South Australians without you. South East where we have continued to grow a Community Development Group to support training in the region, and raise awareness and funds for our work. We thank them for their time and efforts. D. Laundy Dennis Laundy 2018 also saw new appointments and a few farewells within the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD YO Board and team. It was my first year in the role Chairman of the Board, and I would like to acknowledge Graham Hobbs, Graduate Scholarships Enagement Program To ensure our graduates can continue to Our Programs pursue and achieve their academic goals For two years after completing the Personal we provide financial aid, career guidance Leadership Program, we remain in contact and academic tutoring scholarships. with graduates to reinforce program content These scholarships are funded by specific and provide mentoring and support to donors and are awarded to graduates who Young people are central to everything we do. ensure students continue to achieve their face financial difficulties. Graduates must goals and make positive choices. Each of our programs are built on a practical evidence-based thinking framework that encourages demonstrate continued effort to school and academic pursuits and display strong self-questioning, reflection and action. To create sustainable change in a young person’s life we also aim Engagement includes a needs based personal leadership skills. to positively influence their teachers, family and community so together we can inspire and support follow up coaching program and referral change within the individual. service, along with text messages, digital Since its inception in 2017, Youth communications, work experience, school Opportunities has distributed $87,000 worth based meetings, scholarships and the of scholarships to 87 students across 12 opportunity to participate in leadership schools. In 2018, 16 students received career forums and excursions. guidance support, 11 academic tutoring and 52 financial aid in the form of laptops, digital Personal Thrive Online In 2018, we made direct contact programs, course fees and school supplies. Leadership Program with 1,194 graduates from our 2017 A hybrid online leadership program that and 2016 programs. Using 40 practical tools that develop skills raises student aspirations and provides and strategies of students in the areas of them with goal planning, motivation and wellbeing, resilience and leadership, the communication strategies to support Personal Leadership Program is our most personal growth and development. comprehensive service. Project 360 Through flexible delivery models, Launching in 2019 With the support of two trained facilitators, Thrive provides an adaptive approach the 60 hour program is delivered to year 10 to complement the school curriculum, Through Project 360, our goal is to provide students, one day a week for 10 weeks over meeting the SACE Personal Learning a wrap around support service to our one school term. Students engage through Plan (PLP) subject, whilst providing graduates by educating and engaging group discussions, video, self-reflection, goal the opportunity for tailored personal parents and teachers on program concepts. planning and personalised coaching that development in the classroom. This fully funded project involves offering allows the program to be tailored to meet the workshops, resources and improved channels needs and goals of each student. Students engage with the content via of communication to enable teachers and an interactive online learning platform to parents to support their young person during By adopting program principles young people focus on key strategies that build the skills and after the Personal Leadership Program. learn the skills to make positive choices, and young people need to thrive in school, as a result are more motivated in school, work and life. Utilising key strategies and principles Project confident in themselves and able to 360 will address connectedness, accelerate life’s challenges. Students also receive 10 the positive impact for students, and provide SACE points for completing the program. ongoing support to sustain the outcomes beyond the program. Delivery models include direct facilitation from Youth Opportunities and partial and full In 2019 Project 360 will begin development licenses, which involves upskilling teachers or and the delivery of pilot workshops, with the community members to deliver the program intent to roll out Project 360 across more under the support and guidance of Youth schools in future years with it becoming a Opportunities. fully embedded part of our core service. In 2017 we developed our program logic model Our Program Framework for the Personal Leadership Program to define The psychology behind the program the outcomes, such as improved wellbeing, raised aspirations and employability.

In 2018 we began testing the model’s The 4 Big Decisions are a fundamental component of our assumptions to determine if the program programs. Here we explain the theory underpinning some of the core tools and concepts in the context of the 4 Big Decisions. achieves its intended outcomes.

Decide to be happy Decide to send stars

Drawing from Positive Psychology we know that identifying one’s positive Drawing from Social Learning Theory we know that the program’s attributes and verbalising them through affirmations improves wellbeing. Communication Tools are effective in improving relationships and self-image Using what psychologists call the “best possible self” we improve optimism through the “norm of reciprocity”. Students also learn to negotiate win-win via a simple visualisation exercise. Acts of Kindness and Gratitude activities conflict resolution solutions via specific tools and techniques. heighten one’s sense of fortune and can clinically reduce depression. For young people this means: For young people this means: They, and their families, consistently report better relationships. Large increases in happiness and optimism They feel more connected and have measurably higher self-esteem. A dramatic reduction in the risk of mental health disorders

Decide to goal plan Decide to grow Rooted in Goal Planning Theory from the school of Motivation, this suite Combining Personality Theory, Motivational Theory and Cognitive Behaviour of tools helps young people to set specific and challenging goals that are approaches, our trainers help young people to take responsibility for proven to improve performance. Together with appropriate feedback from their own outcomes. Breaking the cycle of negative self-belief and using trainers this leads to raised aspirations, better organisation skills and a road techniques of graded exposure to increasingly step outside their comfort map for achievement. zone, they start to see their future differently and the world sees them more positively. For young people this means: For young people this means: Measurable improvements in goal planning skills and perseverance to complete goals even when things are difficult. Their confidence and aspirations are consistently raised with more young people wanting to attend higher education. “

To hear students’ talk about their improved perseverance, prudence, Personal Leadership “ resilience, dedication, motivation and kindness is truly inspirational and exactly Program results what we are hoping to instill in our students. The measurement and analysis of our programs Personal Leadership Program on each student. I feel this program is a game-changing are as much a part of the delivery as the content Year on year these outcomes show our Personal experience for our kids and the skills they itself. Using internationally recognised statistical Leadership Program is having a meaningful analysis measures such as K10, EPOCH and effect on the lives of the young people we learn hold them in good stead for the PERMA we accurately and consistently support and demonstrates the positive influence rigors and challenges of Senior School. assess the effectiveness and impact of our we as a community can have. This meshes in perfectly with our school’s mission of empowering students and changing individual lives one at a time. 824 53 27 students programs schools

Teacher/Assistant Principal

SACE Grades Graduates of the Personal Leadership Percentage of students who received SACE grades: Program in 2015 went on to complete their SACE and PLP at a higher rate than their Year 10 peers, despite starting from a lower baseline

A 39% B 42% C 16% 100% D 3% of 2018 graduates received their SACE points for the Personal Leadership Program

37% increase in the students aspiring to do Student Background Information* an apprenticeship after Aboriginal or Torres Strait 3% completing the program Islander Guardian of the Minister 4%

53% increase in the students Culturally and Linguistically 7% aspiring to attend TAFE Diverse

School Card Benefits 30% 34% increase in the students aspiring to attend university *Some students will appear in more than one category

Each Personal Leadership Program involves 60 hours of training In 2018 Youth Opportunities Measure of Psychological Distress The Kesler (K10) measures general levels of distress, anxiety and depression. The questions are supported over 2,034 young people based on nervousness, fatigue and sadness. The 2018 K10 results show a statistically significant through our programs and follow up change in the levels of distress of students.

services across South Australia. Percentage of students by category of risk at the start and end of the Personal Leadership Program:

Student Wellbeing Indicators Measure of Wellbeing Week 1 Week 9 5.8% EPOCH measures five identified overall increase constructs that support positive 18.8% 20.2% % in wellbeing wellbeing in adolescents. 18 39.2% Engagement Focusing on what you’re doing and Students undertaking the Personal being involved & interested in activities. 55.0% Leadership Program are asked to complete a wellbeing self-assessment at the beginning Low risk (10-15) Perseverance Low risk (10-15) 61.1% and end of the program. Ability to complete goals Medium risk (16-29) Medium risk (16-29) High risk (30-50) despite difficulties. High risk (30-50) Each year students consistently report significant increases in all areas of wellbeing Optimism as a result of doing the program. Look favourably at events with confidence and hope. HIGH RISK LOW RISK 95% of students report Students in this category are more likely Students in this category are more likely to higher confidence Connectedness to demonstrate anti-social behavior, demonstrate positive behaviours, display Satisfying relationships with others, is have decreased motivation, reduced self high levels of self-esteem and present cared for and cares about others. confidence, affected sleep and experience with an optimistic outlook. 91% improved their self-esteem some form of depression or anxiety. Happiness Positive mood and feeling content with 84% have better relationships life, not a temporary emotion. with their teachers Students’ EPOCH Scores Percentage 92% have better relationships Change Start and End of Program with their families Students displayed a statistically significant impact particularly in the % 93% have better relationships areas of optimism and happiness. 52 with their friends/peers 25.7% 21.3% 18.1% reduction in 88% are more motivated 17.2% towards school 10.5% the number of 88% have a clearer students at risk understanding of their future Engagement Perseverance Optimism Connectedness Happiness of developing 93% know what to do to achieve their goals a mental health Both EPOCH and K10 are internationally recognised valid and reliable measures. The results presented here are not only statistically 94% feel they have the skills significant but have large effect sizes (r-squared) representing disorder. to achieve their goals meaningful impact in young people’s lives. SOUTH AUSTRALIA VICTORIA

Northern 57 graduated students Edward John Eyre High School 2 Whyalla High School 2 TOTAL PROGRAMS 4

Barossa 87 graduated students Eyre Peninsula Gawler and 65 graduated students District College 3 Our Cummins Area School 1 Kapunda High School 2 Tumby Bay Area School 1 TOTAL PROGRAMS 5 Riverland Port Lincoln High School 2 23 graduated students TOTAL PROGRAMS 4 Renmark High School 1 reach Loxton High School 1 TOTAL PROGRAMS 2 Yorke Peninsula 46 graduated INSET students Murray Mallee Kadina Memorial 29 graduated students School 2 Murray Bridge Central Yorke High School 2 1 School TOTAL PROGRAMS 2 TOTAL PROGRAMS 3 Fleurieu Peninsula 49 graduated students Eastern Fleurieu School 3 TOTAL PROGRAMS 3 South East 145 graduated students Metro North Allendale East Area School 1 200 graduated students Millicent High School 2 Craigmore High School 2 Mount Gambier High School 3 Paralowie R-12 School 2 Grant High 3 Playford International TOTAL PROGRAMS 9 College 4 Salisbury High School 3 Valley View Secondary College 1 College 1 Metro West 61 graduated students TOTAL PROGRAMS 13 Le Fevre High School 1 Woodville High School 3 Hills TOTAL PROGRAMS 4 32 graduated students Birdwood High School 2 TOTAL PROGRAMS 2 To

Metro South 30 graduated students Christies Beach High School 2 5,027 TOTAL PROGRAMS 2 hours spent % training young 70increase in regional people programs since 2015 How it all came about 2008 Employed a program graduate as a trainer. Courtney Grigg 2018 has had experience in many of the different facets of Youth The Personal Leadership Program was originally developed for businesses, as a management tool to Opportunities including administration, training, grants, increase employees’ motivation for their work, both individually and as a team. With many employees community development and marketing. reaching beyond their perceived capabilities and job responsibilities, program author Peter Marshman Courtney graduated the program in 2002 and is currently Implemented the new Personal Leadership Program OAM soon realised the benefit it could have on school-aged participants and so began the formation Training Delivery Lead responsible for managing and manual which incorporates new branding, symbolism supporting a team of trainers across the State. Courtney has of Youth Opportunities. trained over 400 students herself. and layout to ensure the presentation and delivery of information is relevant and appealing to young people. “The program set me on a different path in life one that ultimately led me back to Youth Opportunities, where I have Graduated 1,000th student. First programs the honour of inspiring and supporting students to make a Reached the highest number of 2004 delivered at Craigmore and Le Fevre High positive change in their own lives. The program concepts are graduates since 2009 with 824 young School both still continue to partner with us. as relevant to me today as they were back then.” people graduating from the Personal Won Prime Ministers award for excellence in Leadership Program. community business partnerships - national winner with Burns for Blinds. 1997 2015

Youth Opportunities was established with Graduated 10,000th student from the aim of developing the leadership skills 2005 Personal Leadership Program. of young people so they would be able 2001 to help themselves and make positive life Program update and restructure to choices, breaking the cycle of long-term Won the SA Great award recognising the Program founder Peter Marshman awarded toolkit approach of concepts. unemployment and disadvantage. OAM for his contribution to the community in outstanding contribution Youth Opportunities establishing Youth Opportunities. has made to South Australia. 21 years

1999 2017 2002 2009 2016 2007 First programs delivered at Salisbury High 2012 Began delivering programs to School. To date Salisbury has run 72 Delivered programs in 29 Received the Prime Ministers Development of our South-East of the State thanks to programs graduating over 1,256 students schools to 1,259 students, award for excellence in community Delivered the first regional program in Murray online program Thrive the support of seed funding received since its start of the partnership. marking the largest school and Marshman Foundation established to business partnerships - state winner Bridge under a licence model. Murray Bridge are from Impact 100 and Coopers graduate numbers in our history. support the development and currency with Burns for Blinds. currently in their 13th partnership year. Enables schools to access some Foundation. “Youth Opportunities has changed the of the program. From reviewing and of our core principles and teachings culture of our school…we’ve seen 100% updating program content and student To support students in regional communities, in an adaptable format. Introduced a Scholarships Program increase in school enrolments alone”, manuals to developing new services and Youth Opportunities developed a licence model to remove financial barriers Salisbury High School Principal. innovative ways to support students, of delivery allowing teachers within schools or graduates may have to achieving by the Marshman Foundation ensures our skilled community members to be trained in supporting them in their academic program remains effective and relevant to delivering the program. and career goals. young people. Development is informed by contemporary research, best practice Since then over 133 licensed and lived experiences of trainers and programs have been delivered. students. 2019 & beyond

Youth Opportunities is recognised Youth Opportunities is sustainable Maintaining the integrity and Young people are central within South Australia as a leader both operationally and financially evidence base of our programs to everything we do in the field of improving wellbeing In 2019 we will look to maintain 50 Personal and resilience in young people Through the establishment of a financial Working with the Department for Education we are sustainability committee focused on diversifying preparing and analysing longitudinal outcomes Leadership Programs, provide over 80 We know we have a significant impact on the income sources our team will explore impact and results to highlight the sustained impact of the scholarships to graduates from across the State, lives of young South Australians and we want investing and alternate income streams to ensure program on young people and the community. In explore opportunities to offer our online program the community to know about it. Through the our services are around for generations to come. 2019, we will also produce our Theory of Change, Thrive to more schools and introduce parent and introduction of an Ambassador Program and a to demonstrate the psychology behind our teacher resources, ensuring students will be better renewed focus on our coverage in the media, We will also explore social enterprise models such Personal Leadership Program. supported than ever before. along with a presence at national and statewide as a corporate engagement program to support sector conferences; we aim to expand the our core services, whilst inspiring and engaging We will also explore engaging graduates in understanding and investment in our cause. our corporate partners. the design, delivery and evaluation of our services, outcomes and results to capture their unique insights and lived experience. Fundraising events

Guided by some of our key program principles, which focus on happiness, positive communication and motivation, our approach to fundraising is much like our approach to our program delivery.

Our fundraising activities and events are not only enjoyable but innovative, inspiring and thought provoking. We aim to connect guests experiences back to the cause and the outcomes we create for young people and the South Australian community.

Stars in the Garden

TransformARTive The stars aligned for the fourth Stars in The Garden as it became the single biggest fundraising activity in our history raising $472,000. This was only made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors, hosts, Inspired by the transformation of our graduates, 100 artists together with athletes and personalities transformed the iconic Sherrin into art in our first ever fundraising art exhibition. speakers and the generosity of our guests and donors. Held at Plant 4, Bowden the line-up for the exhibition read much like an AFL Hall of Fame list, with legends of the game such as , and Malcolm Blight to current During the event guests heard first-hand the impact of our Personal Leadership Program with our players Tex Walker, Eddie Betts and footballer turned artist creating a football. graduate, Catherine sharing her story of dealing with traumatic life events and how, thanks to Youth It wasn’t all about footy legends though with Premier involved, along with tennis Opportunities she is focusing on herself and making positive choices. great Lleyton Hewitt, world number one Simona Halep and Master Chef Judge Matt Preston also creating designs. All these collaborations were brought to life by the talented artists which included Glen Kestall, Jason Simms, David Bromley and Emma Hack. The intriguing guest speaker, Professor Julian Savulescu, further highlighted the advantages of a better start in life in his captivating address on genetics and researchers’ efforts to create super humans, not only in sport through performance enhancing drugs, but in everyday life. Golf Day Whilst we may not see the full impact of such research in our lifetime, our guests realised they could Some came to win, others came to play but they all came to support our case. In its 11th make an immediate and profound difference to the lives of our young people in our community which annual year the Golf Day broke both financial and attendance records raising in excess of undoubtably contributed to their generosity in the giving pledge. $87,000 and selling out at 46 teams. We would like to extend our thanks to all those who pledged support and particularly acknowledge our The day was made possible thanks to the organising committee, volunteers and sponsors led by Presenting Partner Tanti Construction, Gold Sponsors Glenelg Golf Club, Serafino Wines, EDP, event presenting partners Taylor Collison and Thomson Geer who were joined by Gold Partners Maxwell NAB, Hamilton Holden, Phil Hoffmann, Living Choice, Nova Entertainment, WRP, Silver Sponsors Wines, Hand Made Catering, BankSA, Stefan and Leanne Ahrens, Audi Solitaire and the 7RAR. Perks, Geek, Holdfast Insurance, PPI Funds Management, Bank SA, Andrew Marshall and all of our bronze supporters. Masquerade Ball

They came, they feasted, they fundraised. Thanks to the support of Presenting Partners Audi Solitaire, the Queens Theatre was transformed into a unique and eloquent banquet hall as guests donned masks in tribute to the unmasking of the potential of our students. Hand Made Catering provided the exquisite food whilst Seppeltsfield provided the premium wine, but the star attractions were in fact the graduates who provided the entertainment captivating guests with their talents and reminding them what happens when young people are able to reach their potential.

TOP IMAGE L-R: Adrian Tembel- Thomson Geer, Melanie Champion de Crespigny, Polly Tembel, Sharyn Booth and Robert Champion de Crespigny RIGHT IMAGE L-R: Bill Holst- Audi Solitaire, Peter Carey and David Smoker- Audi Solitaire We would like to thank and acknowledge our donors for their generosity and Partnership investment into our cause. Youth Opportunities receive limited government funding, meaning the support we receive from the community is vital to our ability to FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Lachlan de Crespigny Tony and Ruth Martin support young people. We are incredibly grateful to the trusts and Principal Regional Renewal) Margaret and Terry Cummins N.F McDonnell and Sons Future2Foundation foundations, private givers, corporate partners and community Living Choice Nick Canny Network Ten Adelaide Glenelg Golf Course Robert and Melanie Champion Nick Chigwidden Richard Nunn and Maggie Lin Grays Inn groups who provide support to enable our services to continue. de Crespigny Foundation Paul Carberry Creagh and Patty O’Connor Hamilton Holden John and Glenda Kidman Peter and Des Carey Simon and Lucille O’Loughlin Graham Hobbs Troy Camporeale Detmold Packaging HenderCare Foundation Platinum Andrew Dick Susanna and Tim Proudman Jim and Vizma Hazel Ben and Sophie Doyle Queen Adelaide Society Partner Profile Stephen and Gill Hicks Adtrans Chris Dittmar Cath and Michael Ricketts Ian and Sue Leitch Carthew Family Charity Trust Jane Doyle Ken and Marg Russell Craig Brown and Julie McLellan Future Generation Investment John Denton Regency Tavern To support the delivery and sustainability of our Over the years their staff have participated in David and Pam McKee James and Diana Julie and Charlie Downer Richies Tavern professional development training delivered Milner Road Foundation services, key partnerships with South Australian Ramsay Foundation Max and Susy Daw Rotary Club of Holdfast Bay Patricia and Ed Michell by Youth Opportunities to support positive Rali Foundation Pip Darby Rotary Club of Millicent businesses and philanthropic organisations are Tony Macolino Taylor Collison Rosemary de Meyrick Rotary Club of Mount vital and provide mutually beneficial outcomes communication and leadership in the NAB Thyne Reid Foundation Scott and Rachell Dolling Gambier West workplace, attended events and some have Nova Entertainment Rotary Club of Prospect for these partners and students alike. Wood Foundation Leschele and Darcy Economos even volunteered and made personal Denis Prider Wyatt Trust Andrew Ferrier Vito and Anya Rinaldi John and Regina Phillips contributions themselves. Kevin Foley Wendy and Grant Raymond For over a decade, former Youth Opportunities Portland Hotel Major Penny and Bill Fowler Andrew Stoler and Chairman Graham Hobbs has led by example, Phil Hoffmann Travel Christine Elstob Chris Gear “The support we provide Youth Opportunities is Bardie Simpson Ant and Mary-Lou Simpson contributing significantly both personally and CMV Foundation Di and Jock Gilbert Dennis and Anne Sims Clayton Shean together with his business partner Ian on behalf of all our staff, clients and customers, Commonwealth Bank Sandra and Peter Gregg Sportsman Tavern Ian Stewart but it also brings incredible personal satisfaction EDP Deborah and Mark Hamilton Tregoning, through their businesses Terry and Anne Sullivan James Sheppard Andrea Hood Hurley Family Foundation Living Choice and EDP Group. to Graham and myself,” says Ian. Serafino Wines Josh and Cathy Simons Perks Intergrated Business Nicholas Heard Services Thomson Geer Kerry Scott Peter and Laura Hood Statewide Super David and Susie Whiting Meredyth and Don Sarah “We have spent the better part of our lives Robert and Annabel Hill-Smith The combined contributions of Living Choice John and Julie Tanti Wheatsheaf Hotel Sky Tavern Sam Hill-Smith and EDP Group make them the largest annual making investments and this is perhaps one of Variety SA William Buck Spencer Hotel Vicki and Tim Jordan contributors to Youth Opportunities. Whilst the most rewarding. To have such a long-term WRP Cath and Mark Thring Program David and Maggie Klingberg Jude and Jonno Tolley Graham and Ian appreciate the benefits to their and positive impact on the lives of young South Joy Kelly Malcolm and Elizabeth Thompson Australian’s is an incredible honor. Student Ben and Edwina Lumbers businesses, at the heart of their support lies the Audi Foundation Tattersalls Hotel Janie Lalor (Jackpots on Hindley) satisfaction that they are positively impacting the Peter and Joan Marshman Chris and Kay Atkins Lions Club of Glenside Tavern 540 “We know that Youth Opportunities capacity to San Remo Macaroni Julie and Ben Allen lives of young South Australians and helping to Liqour Industries Charity Golf Day Vincent and Charissa Tarzia Seppeltsfield Wines Susan and Michael Armitage build stronger communities. help is only limited by the funds they receive– Matt and Jo Liptak Mark and Leonie Venable Stand Like Stone Foundation Angela and David Bonnin we keep giving because we know Youth Michael and Cheryl Luchich Jim and Bronwyn Whiting Wes and Susan Seja Annette and John Burkett Mimi Lundie John and Jane Wallace “I perceive great value for the dollars contributed Opportunities continues to need support.” Bayview Hotel Simon and Kerry Lehman Megan Winter Bernard and Sharyn Booth to Youth Opportunities. The benefits derived Leadership Susannah and Luke Anderson Michael and Tracey Whiting Craig and Sue Ball Andrew and Sue Marshall Paul Warnecke by the students are visible and tangible. Our Audi Solitaire Ed and Lola Betro Beryl Mahoney Peter Walker investment clearly makes a difference to the Accru Harris Orchard Fraser Bell Brett and Fiona McKenna Peter Whiting recipients, this visibility and difference is not ANZ Staff Foundation Graham Baillie (Equity Trustees) Bruce Carter and Dina Matters Susan and Roger Wills Juliet and Bill Britten-Jones as obvious when giving to other charities” B.L. Shipway Con and Voula Michalakis Willa Wilson Mary Lou Bishop Bridgeport Hotel David and Jane McMahon Ailsa Young says Graham. Michael and Susan Brock Geoff and Catherine Babidge Gary Marriott Stephen and Cathy Young Nicki Bowler Carlisle Tavern Jamie and Denine McKeough John and Liz Zikos Nicky Brand and David Adams From a business perspective, Graham and Central Hotel Janet and Ian McLachlan Sheryl Barnett Ian have integrated their support across their Custom Agency Services Jo McLachlan Steven and Suzanne Bosley Donald and Jill Cant Johnathon and Amy Matthews organisations, celebrating and sharing their Coca-Cola Amatil Julie Cook Michele Gayler involvement with residents and staff at Living Henry Michell and Mandy Cooper Pat Cohen Peter and Jennifer Malycha Ian and Julie Carman Choice, and profiling it in their hospitality Dental Concepts Steve and Nikki Mathwin John and Rosemary Cornish venues at EPD group. Francis Donlan and Penny Bowen Steve and Rebecca Moreau

RIGHT IMAGE L-R: Ian Tregoning- Living Choice, Jimmy and Alexsi- Graduates and Graham Hobbs- Living Choice Special thanks for the support received by the Department for Education Income Received from...

19% 26% 32% 23% Before Youth Opportunities Training income Donations Events & Fundraising Trusts & Foundations I always thought negative “ things about myself, hated ” invested into... school, never attended and had absolutely no plans, ideas or goals for my future.

Trainers Material & Research & Operations, Resources Development Management, Graduate Fundraising & Overheads

enables a program which creates...

Greater Better problem resilience solving skills

Improved social skills

Re-engagement Increased with education confidence

and ultimately, young people thriving in their personal lives and contributing positively to society.

INCREASED HIGHER BETTER IMPROVED SCHOOL ACADEMIC RAISED MENTAL WELLBEING ATTENDANCE ATTAINMENT ASPIRATIONS HEALTH Financials Balance Sheet 2018 2018 2017 Cash 529,989 531,512 Receivables 357,599 184,348 Youth Opportunities utilises 100% of the funds we To support the additional cost of the delivery, we Other Current Assets 18,177 16,715 receive to support our mission. We recognise that, focus on fundraising activities, private giving, Total Current Assets 905,765 732,575 like all organisations, we have a level of indirect events, grants and partnerships. costs that support the delivery of our services Plant & Equipment 48,794 57,980 through either running, funding, monitoring or We have established key significant financial Total Non-Current Assets 48,794 57,980 further developing our program. investments from a group of foundation partners Total Assets 954,559 790,555 who recognise the challenges for fundraising and Creditors 39,761 30,031 To ensure our services are accessible by those the realities of operation costs. These foundation Income in Advance 301,878 151,517 who need it most, our organisation is structured partners directly cover the overheads (indicated in Payroll Liabilities 28,179 29,070 to heavily subsidise the cost of delivery meaning purple below) of our organisation meaning every Net GST 3,572 6,811 the burden isn’t placed on schools and families. additional dollar raised goes directly towards the Annual Leave Provision 48,026 56,809 Subsidy is based on a school index rating, cohort, delivery of our services. Long Service Leave Provision 45,209 55,961 accessibility to services and capacity. Other Creditors 34,906 10,615 Total Current Liabilities 501,531 340,814 Long Service Leave Provision 20,445 15,625 Total Non Current Liabilities 20,445 15,624 Total Liabilities 521,976 356,438 2018 Profit and Loss Statement Net Assets 432,582 434,117 Retained Earnings 434,118 567,192 Current Year Surplus/Deficit -1,536 133,073 2018 Actual Total Charitable Funds Held 432,582 434,118 Training Income 430,592 Fundraising (excl. Events) Income 1,150,259 Events Income 694,910 Total Income 2,275,761 Training Expenses 1,086,461 Fundraising (excl. Events) Expenses 299,600 Events Expenses 141,789 Management & Administration Expenses 433,856 Overheads 185,160 Total Expenses 2,146,866 Operating Profit/(Loss) 128,895 Research & Development Costs 130,431 TOTAL PROFIT / (LOSS) -1,536

Youth Opportunities finished 2018 significantly favourable to budgetary expectations ($192,220 loss), due to a significant investment in program Research and Development activities. This loss was offset by higher than anticipated donation and grant funding. 2018 total income Our People

Trusts & Board Foundations 23% Donations 26% Administration Officer; Naomi Marshman Foundation Chairman Rule, Partnerships Manager; Nicky Brand Dennis Laundy Mel Van Deventer and Events Renee Secomb and Fundraising Coordinator; Stacey Freemantle Kate Hayden. Grace Holland Vice Chairwoman Nicky Brand Team Fundraising & Event Committees Board Members Executive Peter Carey Peter Marshman OAM Melanie Champion de Crespigny Erin Faehrmann Melanie Champion de Crespigny Sharyn Booth Kerin Hayden Polly Tembel Matthew Fisher Emily Martinella $2.2 Lee Newton Linda Jones Conrad Guerra Pat Carpenter Brent Cain Bec Adams Eddie Bell million Michael Whiting Lisa Tarca Fundraising Sarah Chia Ric Bierbaum Mel Van Deventer Karin Harris Kate Hayden Graham Hobbs Stephen Hicks Sacha Burkett Erin Faehrmann Alice Bonnin Libby McMichael Lucy Bonnin Training Team South East Community Staff Courtney Grigg Development Board Training Hannah Russell Events & In order to meet the growing needs Fiona Pulford Tarsh Turner Fundraising 32% Income 19% and demands of the organisation, John & Glenda Kidman Carly Astill in 2018 a lot of work was done Richard McDonough Tom Cleland on workforce development, Dr Julie Reis Nicole Croser which ultimately resulted in some Mayor Richard Sage Sarah Milne restructuring and succession Ian McKay Nina Pullen planning to ensure we are equipped David Hill In 2018 we were honored to have over Dana Riddle to meet the strategic needs of the Stu Husband Ben Nichols 45 volunteers give more than 1,563 organisation. Suresh Meyer Patron Shelley Wright hours to support strategic direction, As a result we welcomed Erin Governor of South Australia, Hon Jaki Lavender Faehrmann who moved from her role Hieu Van Le AC office administration, fundraising Traci-Lee Jones on the board to part of our executive Jodi Boully and events representing a cost team as Head of Training, before Life Members Mike Fitzgerald her succession to the role of Chief Peter Marshman Sam Sinclair benefit in excess of $137,000. Executive in June 2019. Karen Marshman Alison Prescott Mike de la Haye Joanna Thomas We welcomed back Head of Conrad Guerra Gavin Turner Fundraising and Marketing, Kerin Skye McGregor % Rosa Antilla 6 Hayden from maternity leave and a Graham Hobbs 20% Alex Draper Expenses change in the training team structure Melanie Champion de Crespigny saw Courtney Grigg appointed as Darryl Cross Training expenses Training Delivery Lead and Hannah Operations & Admin Lee Newton Anita Fletcher 9% Fundraising expenses (excluding events) Russell appointed as Training Tom Cleland Naomi Rule 51% Overheads Services Lead. New appointments Joanna Thomas Management & admin expenses Kirstie McKee % also included Trainer; Ben Nichols, Stacey Freemantle 14 Events expenses Leah Hill

* People that left during 2018 * People that joined in 2018/19 2019 Major Events

TransformARTive 15 February - 17 March Term 1 Graduations 8-12 April Golf Day 10 May Term 2 Graduations 1-5 July Peter Carey Farewell Roast 2 August Term 3 Graduations 23-27 September Stars in the Garden 16 November Term 4 Graduations 9-13 December

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