ANNUAL REPORT SHINE for Kids Co-Operative Ltd
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ANNUAL REPORT SHINE for Kids Co-operative Ltd Annual Report 2010 reflects the activities of SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. Acknowledgement of Country Kempsey DUNGHUTTI Wellington WIRADJURI Cessnock DARKINJUNG new south walesBathurst WIRADJURI Windsor DHARUG Parklea Silverwater DHARUG Junee EORA WIRADJURI victoria Footscray WOIWORUNG SHINE for Kids recognises the Traditional Custodians of Australia and the local Aboriginal communities where SHINE for Kids provides services. SHINE for Kids locations street address phone fax Silverwater Silverwater Correctional Complex 02 9714 3000 02 9714 3030 head office 02 9714 3033 Child and Family Centre Parklea Parklea Correctional Complex 02 9933 7900 02 9933 7977 Windsor John Morony Correctional Complex 02 4573 3900 02 4573 3933 Bathurst 64 Vittoria Street (Mitchell Hwy) 02 6328 9900 02 6328 9933 Cessnock Cessnock Correctional Complex 02 4993 6800 02 4993 6888 Wellington 6703 Mudgee Road 02 6845 5000 02 6845 5055 Junee Junee Correctional Centre 02 6924 3105 02 6924 3106 Kempsey 370 Aldavilla Road, Aldavilla 02 6562 5901 02 6562 3718 Footscray Level 1, 38-40 Byron Street 03 9688 2900 03 9688 2977 About SHINE for Kids Our Vision For children of parents in the criminal justice system to participate fully in family, cultural and community life. Our Purpose SHINE for Kids works in partnership with children and young people with a parent in the criminal justice system to overcome social and educational barriers and realise their individual potential. Our Core Values Child-focused • We will focus on the best interests of children and young people at all times • We will consult children and young people and consider their issues Integrity • We will treat people consistently and with respect • We will respect confidentiality • We will act lawfully and ethically • We will fulfil commitments we have made Empowerment • We will provide children and young people, their families and carers with the necessary tools to achieve each child’s fullest potential • We will encourage people to accept responsibility and be accountable for their actions • We will celebrate and recognise achievements, innovation and initiative. www.shineforkids.org.au The SHINE for Kids website provides timely, relevant information to clients, staff and stakeholders, including: • Contact details for and directions to our offices and Child and Family Centres • What We Do, detailing our programs and services • Downloadable PDFs of our publications, including our Directories of Support Services and Information Sheets • Comprehensive donor and volunteer information including volunteer FAQ Contents 1. Patron’s Report – Ann Symonds .................................................................................................................. 1 2. Chairman’s Report – Helen Wiseman ......................................................................................................... 2 3. Chief Executive Officer’s Report – Gloria Larman..................................................................................... 4 4. Our people – Corporate Services ............................................................................................................... 6 5. Aboriginal Project ......................................................................................................................................... 9 6. SHINE for Kids Victoria – official launch ................................................................................................... 12 7. Our supporters ............................................................................................................................................ 14 8. The Current team at SHINE for Kids ........................................................................................................ 18 8.1 Organisational chart ............................................................................................................... 20 9. SHINE for Kids programs and services .................................................................................................... 22 9.1 New programs ..................................................................................................................................... 23 9.1.1 Story Time – commenced March 2010 ................................................................................. 23 9.1.2 Belonging to Family – commenced December 2009 ............................................................. 24 9.2 Group Work ......................................................................................................................................... 25 9.2.1 Children’s Community Groups Program ................................................................................ 26 9.2.2 School Groups Program ........................................................................................................ 27 9.2.3 School Holiday Program and Day Trips ................................................................................. 28 9.2.4 Central West Carer’s Group ................................................................................................... 29 9.3 Child and family activities ................................................................................................................... 30 9.3.1 Child and Family Centres – Overview .................................................................................... 30 9.3.2 Prison Invisits Program – Overview ........................................................................................ 32 9.3.3 Child and Family Centre Silverwater (The Cath Gissane Centre) ........................................... 33 9.3.4 Prison Invisits Program – Silverwater Correctional Complex ................................................. 34 9.3.5 Child and Family Centre Bathurst (The Winangaay Centre) ................................................... 35 9.3.6 Child and Family Centre Windsor | Prison Invisits Program – Dillwynia Womens CC ............ 36 9.3.7 Child and Family Centre Wellington | Prison Invisits Program – Wellington CC ..................... 38 9.3.8 Child and Family Centre Cessnock | Prison Invisits Program – Cessnock CC ...................... 40 9.3.9 Child and Family Centre Parklea | Prison Invisits Program – Parklea CC .............................. 42 9.3.10 Prison Invisits Program – Junee Correctional Centre ............................................................. 44 9.4 Contact services ................................................................................................................................. 45 9.4.1 Children’s Supported Transport Service ................................................................................ 45 9.4.2 Child/Parent Activity Days Program ....................................................................................... 46 9.4.3 Video Visits Program .............................................................................................................. 48 9.5 Casework services .............................................................................................................................. 49 9.5.1 Intake, assessment and referral for children and their families .............................................. 49 9.5.2 Bathurst Education Program .................................................................................................. 50 9.5.3 Financial Assistance Program ................................................................................................ 51 9.6 Mentoring Program ............................................................................................................................. 52 9.6.1 Sydney Mentoring Program ................................................................................................... 54 9.6.2 Central West NSW Mentoring Program ................................................................................. 55 9.7 SHINE for Kids Victoria ....................................................................................................................... 56 9.7.1 SKY Mentoring Program ........................................................................................................ 57 9.7.2 SHINE for Kids Prison Invisits Program, Victoria ................................................................... 59 10. Treasurer’s Report .................................................................................................................................... 60 10.1 SHINE for Kids Consolidated Income 2009–2010 ................................................................. 62 11. Audit Report .............................................................................................................................................. 63 1. Patron’s Report Another year of advocacy as the Patron of SHINE for Kids gives me the opportunity to congratulate the Board of SHINE and all the staff and volunteers who are so dedicated to this vulnerable group of children. Thank you. As Patron of the Mothers’ and Children’s’ Program in Corrective Services, I continue to attend the monthly meeting at which submissions are considered for entry into the Jacaranda Cottages for sentenced women and their children. As part of a submission, the committee requires reports on the prisoner’s involvement with psychologists as well as Drug and Alcohol programs. Failure to address drug use or attend counselling programs often