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Our Journey Annual Report 2013

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This Annual Report About Us covers activities Special Olympics believes in the power of sport to change lives. With the Joy! from 1 January – support of our partners and a network of volunteers, we offer regular sports training and competition to people with an intellectual disability. Words from Special Olympics athletes 31 December 2013. We welcome athletes of all ages and ability to join us and build the confidence and skills to reach their personal best, in sport and in life.

Global Movement, Local Impact ‘Because of Special Olympics I am ‘At Special Olympics I like the way ‘I love Special Olympics for accepting Joy!...... 1 Special Olympics Australia is part of a global movement that began in everyone congratulates each other 1963 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver invited 75 children with an intellectual known for my sporting achievements people for who they are.’ Nadia SA Messages...... 2 when they win.’ Karen NSW disability to play sport in her backyard. and people cheer me on.’ Travis NSW Sports Excellence...... 4 Today, there are 4.2 million Special Olympics athletes in 170 countries. ‘I like Special Olympics because ‘Special Olympics has given me a Competition Pathways...... 6 ‘Special Olympics makes me feel I have an awesome coach.’ These athletes represent only 2% of those with an intellectual disability – purpose.’ Daniel NSW Sara QLD Community Partnerships...... 8 the largest disability population in the world.* worthy.’ Deana VIC

Fans and Funds...... 10 500,000** Australians live with an intellectual disability and another child is ‘I am a loud, proud Special Olympics *** ‘Because of Special Olympics I play diagnosed every two hours. ‘Special Olympics allows me to enter champion!’ Mitchell NSW Special Olympics sport instead of sitting in front of Asia Pacific Games...... 12 competitions like normal people do.’ Our aim is to reach out to more of them so that they can benefit from sport the television.’ Matthew QLD and community involvement. Kasey WA Leadership Culture...... 14 ‘My favourite part of Special Olympics is winning medals.’ Robert SA Sustainable Capabilities...... 16 Our Athletes ‘Special Olympics has improved my life ‘Special Olympics has taught me to try new things and do my best.’ Around Australia...... 17 Special Olympics athletes are more alike than different. They want to play because I have made lots of friends.’ ‘Special Olympics lets me play sport sport, make friends, have fun and lead the best life they can. Belinda NSW Working Together...... 20 Isabella-Kate QLD like my brothers and sisters.’ They may just need more time and support to learn new skills. But that Jack QLD Partners & Supporters...... 21 ‘Special Olympics has given me a doesn’t mean that they can’t. ‘I like Special Olympics because it gives Fans & Affiliated Clubs...... 22 reason to stay healthy.’ Joselyn QLD The biggest thing that holds them back is negative perceptions of their ability. me a fair go!’ Jasmine SA ‘This is AWESOME!’ Jake VIC Financial Summary...... 24 Special Olympics is their positive place and our logo tells the story. ‘Because of Special Olympics I ‘Special Olympics has changed my ‘Special Olympics brings happiness can do whatever I put my mind too.’ life completely.’ Donna TAS to my life.’ Praveen QLD The ‘globe of figures’ represents an international family Sara NSW connected by activity, acceptance and inclusion. ‘Special Olympics has given me Each figure represents an athlete. ‘Special Olympics has made me a life.’ Ben QLD ‘Special Olympics has taught me more independent.’ Kylie QLD to follow my dreams.’ Alex NSW ‘Special Olympics has given me The figure with the lowest arms is an athlete before ‘Thank you Special Olympics for letting many new friends, plus a husband!’ ‘I like Special Olympics because Special Olympics when life is a daily challenge. me play sport. It is a dream.’ Erin VIC Emma NSW I get to do sport without being left out.’ Brad WA ‘Special Olympics has made me ‘Special Olympics has made me The figure with the middle arms is a new athlete who has stronger and given me confidence.’ believe in myself.’ Callum QLD ‘Special Olympics makes me feel begun to explore and enjoy their abilities. Lyndall SA like a winner!’ Rebecca QLD ‘I find it difficult to play sport because of my anxiety but because ‘Special Olympics has made me ‘Because of Special Olympics my coach is so welcoming I can do it.’ confident and one day I am going I don’t just sit at home feeling The figure with the highest arms is an athlete with fists raised Bradley QLD in joy as they take pride in their ability amongst new friends. to have a good job like my sister.’ bored.’ Adam QLD Laura SA ‘Special Olympics has given me the Front Cover Photo: Timothy Walsh (NSW) in ability to cope with everyday life.’ ‘At Special Olympics I get to compete full concentration as he takes a penalty shot for *World Health Organization (WHO). ** The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Australian Government’s ‘Special Olympics makes me feel like against people like me.’ Eleanor VIC National Agency for Health and Welfare statistics, 2008. ***PwC, Disability Expectations, 2011. Melinda QLD Australia against India at the Special Olympics a hero.’ Anthony ACT Asia Pacific Games. On representing Australia for the first time Timothy said, ‘This is something ‘I like Special Olympics because ‘I love every part of Special Olympics. I never thought I could do and I thank my ‘Special Olympics makes life enjoyable.’ everyone accepts me for who I am.’ I really love to run and I love to win.’ coaches.’ Timothy and his team won a bronze Martin NSW Kelliane VIC Jessica NSW medal in basketball (division 3). Timothy has now been selected to compete in basketball for NSW at the National Games in 2014. This document is interactive. If you see a hand Photo: Vivian Hayes, Sundance Newcastle. symbol when you hover over content click to discover ‘Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’ Athlete Oath. video, photo galleries and more. .Messages.

From the Chairman Message from the Acting CEO From Our Principle Partner Welcome to our Annual Report 2013. This is reflected in our Financial This belief is supported by our As previous CEO and Chair of Special Olympics Australia, The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is committed Summary. partners, Patron and ambassadors. I have been delighted to see this organisation grow There was much excitement around to ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international Thank you. considerably over the past 25 years. the country this year as 400 athletes On a positive note, it is the goal of sporting arena, and increasing participation in sport. prepared to represent Australia at the many sportspeople to represent their Thanks also to my colleagues on the Unfortunately, some key staff members, including the These two clear objectives are mutually reinforcing – Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. country and many of our athletes Board, members of state and regional CEO and National Sports Coordinator, decided to move international success inspires Australians to participate in achieved that dream this year. committees, and the many passionate elsewhere in 2013 and while I was honoured to temporally sport and greater participation helps nurture our future This international competition was the volunteers who deliver our vision. We Congratulations to all representatives fill the CEO role it was a very challenging time. champions. Sport inspires individuals, unites communities first held in Australia and the largest simply wouldn’t exist without you. ever seen in the southern hemisphere. and indeed to all athletes who train Preparing Team Australia for the Special Olympics Asia and encourages active lifestyles. and participate in Special Olympics Finally, to all Special Olympics Pacific Games and planning for the National Games 2014 The Games saw 2,500 athletes from 32 In 2013-14, the Australian Government, through the on a weekly basis. athletes, thank you for inspiring was already a strain on our productivity without the ASC, is investing almost $120 million in national sporting countries come together for a massive greatness and broadening our Your determination and perseverance additional challenge of a ‘knowledge drain’. organisations for high performance programs and to celebration of ability. It was a wonderful definition of ability. display of sport and sportsmanship, always inspires me and I drew on Despite the setbacks, we were able to deliver on many promote grassroots participation in sport. and it generated substantial media your courage when I climbed Mount You are all champions. of our strategic goals as well as provide wonderful Our partner sports can expect a much sharper focus attention and community engagement. Kilimanjaro to fundraise for our cause. experiences for our athletes. by the ASC in future on best practice governance and Disappointingly, the independent The climb was outside of my comfort As always, seeing the smiles of the athletes and hearing administration, intellectual property ownership, athlete Games Organising Committee (GOC) zone but I did what all Special their stories of achievement make the challenges management and support structures, and general overestimated the likely revenue to Olympics athletes do: I trained hard, I worthwhile. We must never lose sight of the fact that accountabilities by the sports. be made from the event and the didn’t let obstacles stop me, I gave it a Special Olympics is for them. Importantly, the ASC is focused on promoting grassroots financial outcome was significantly go and I made it. I achieved something Notwithstanding all of our strategic innovation we must participation in sport throughout Australia and to continue below our expectation. I never thought possible and it was a suite of successful national programs such as the Active exhilarating. also remember that we are a grassroots, volunteer- A fundamental breakdown in games based organisation. It is the volunteers who week-in After-school Communities program. governance seriously impacted Special Olympics is exhilarating and week-out deliver sports training and competition for Increased community sports participation has a profound the ability of the Special Olympics I thank everyone who supports our people with an intellectual disability. Together athletes long-term dividend, and remains a vital objective of the ASC Australia Board to influence this athletes to achieve their personal best. and volunteers provide the greatest contribution to the notwithstanding the challenges in high performance sport. outcome, without risking the Thanks to our Principal Partner success of the movement providing the real power that operational delivery of the Games. galvanises the community who support them. The ASC looks forward to working in collaboration with the Australian Sports Commission the sport sector to encourage more people into sport and As the deficit posed a huge risk to our for supporting the vision that all Mark Streeting In the words of our global leader Dr Tim Shriver, ‘It is to drive our continued sporting success. reputation, the Board agreed to meet Australians should be able to play Chairman impossible to overstate our gratitude to those who all obligations to local creditors. sport at their level of choice. Special Olympics Australia coach and manage and compete at the local level. They are the engine of hope.’ I thank everyone for their dedication, commitment and patience this year. With Nicola Stokes taking the helm in 2014, Special Olympics Australia is in good hands for future success and I look forward to being part of it as I return to my local program as a Special Olympics volunteer working with and supporting athletes.

John Wylie AM Chair Board of the Australian Sports Commission .Special Olympics Australia Chairman, Mark .Streeting at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. .with fellow Board member Kim Bryan and. .climbing colleague Senior-Sergeant Darryl Green.

Rex Langthorne AM Acting CEO Special Olympics Australia

2 3 .Sports Excellence. Sports Snapshot Special Olympics Australia aims to build a culture of sports excellence ATHLETES REGISTERED that allows more athletes with 8,232 VOLUNTEERS an intellectual disability to reach 2,435 their true potential. Each Special Olympics Australia volunteer V provides an average 4.7 hours per week of their time (the Australian average is 1.1 hours). Year-round Program This equates to almost 11,500 hours per week and is valued at over $11 million per year. Special Olympics Australia athletes regularly train and compete in one or more of our official sports: − aquatics − golf − athletics − gymnastics − basketball − sailing ATHLETE GROWTH HIGHEST ATHLETE GROWTH − bocce − softball − cricket − tennis 2013 8,232 103% Equestrian − equestrian − tenpin bowling − football (soccer) − winter sports 2012 7,726 27% Golf * National Sports Review 2011 5,770 25% Winter Sports An independent and comprehensive sports review has 2010 4,186 been conducted to ensure that we continue to meet the * Winter sports includes Alpine skiing, figure skating and snowboarding. needs of athletes and volunteers. 2009 3,672 The review involved a high-degree of consultation with internal and external stakeholders, including athletes, volunteers and national sports bodies. It has identified our priority sports and provides ATHLETES BY REGION POPULAR SPORTS % OF PARTICIPATING ATHLETES recommendations for sports development that is in line WA ACT with the expectations of our stakeholders and the wider 8.05% 2.98% Tennis sports community. 5% TAS Athletics Tenpin Based on trends in the Australian sporting landscape, 8.37% 6% Bowling the review also includes recommendations for the future 27% growth of the organisation. NSW 29.51% Football Recommendations from the review will be presented to SA the Board in early 2014. Region 7% 10.03% Sports New Era in Sport

To deliver excellence in sport, we have increased VIC the number of sports staff to the equivalent of 15.54% Aquatics five full-time employees thanks to funding from QLD 18% the Australian Sports Commission. A new position 25.52% Basketball is dedicated to volunteer recruitment, management 20% and recognition.

Increased Participation Athletes increased by 6.5% this year. 2015 TARGET ACCREDITED PROGRAMS Of our existing athletes, 70% have been in the program for over three years and 45% for over 10,000 six years. Athletes According to the national sports review, 92% of them are ‘totally satisfied with the Special Olympics experience’. This supports our 61 commitment to encourage athletes to embrace sport for life. Accredited programs increased by 7%.

Photo by Owen Hammond, Sundance Newcastle.

4 5 .Competition Pathways.

We provide a structured competition pathway that enables athletes to progress from local competition to state, national and international events. Next Major Games National Games Our process of divisioning allows athletes of all abilities to climb the Melbourne, Australia competition ladder and enjoy meaningful competition at all stages. 20-25 October 2014 World Summer Games Los Angeles, USA The peak of our competition is the World Games, in both summer and 25 July-2 August 2015 winter sports. World Winter Games Austria, 2017

Winter Games Success Sixty-five athletes competed at the Further Development first national cricket tournament in Five Australian athletes competed According to the national sports South Australia. The event has been alongside 2,300 athletes from 110 review, 67% of our athletes added to the annual competition countries at the Special Olympics World participate and compete in other calendar due to a partnership with Winter Games 2013 in Republic of Korea. sport and recreational activities South Australia Cricket Association. outside of Special Olympics. It was the first time an Australian Over 100 cricketers signed up for the team has competed in snow sports 2014 event. Some of them do so at an elite level at an international level and they or in mainstream sport. Special Olympics NSW also held returned home with 3 gold, 6 silver the second City vs Country cricket We encourage athletes to explore and 4 bronze medals. tournament at the famous Bradman these opportunities and are proud The team was supported by Disabled Oval. Known as the Trin Taber Cup this to provide the weekly sports training Wintersport Australia (DWA) who is is now an annual event. that prepares them to seek and helping us develop a strong winter achieve new goals. Six Special Olympics golfers competed sports program in preparation for the at the Macau Golf International which World Winter Games in 2017. is now in its second year as a regular international event. Competition Opportunities Our largest Australian team In 2013, athletes had additional participated at the Special opportunities to experience Olympics Asia Pacific Games competition. (see page 12-13). Funding from the ACT Government, to celebrate the centenary of our nation’s capital, saw over 400 athletes from Australia and Japan enjoy the world-class facilities of the Australian Institute of Sport at the Canberra Centenary Swimming Competition. Ten-year-old Abbey Mills (QLD) Fair Selections attended the event as the first An independent National Selection Australian competitor to represent Committee manages the selection the new Michael Phelps IM program. of athletes and volunteer officials Fourteen-time Olympic gold for international competition. State medalist Michael Phelps heads up Selection Committees are now in the program which promotes wellness operation across the country and have and water safety for people with selected the state/territory teams for an intellectual disability. the 2014 National Games.

Nicole Harris in action at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2013 where she won two silver medals and a bronze medal on the slopes. Nicole has been with Special Olympics for over eight years. She is an all-round sportsperson who also competes outside of Special Olympics (she narrowly missed selection for the Australian athletics team at the 2012 London Paralympics). She has completed a personal fitness course at TAFE and works in the physical education department of a local school. Photo by Peter Muhlbock.

6 7 .Community Partnerships.

Special Olympics Law Enforcers Lend a Hand Bryson Anderson creates communities The mission of The Law Enforcement Memorial Day Torch Run for Special Olympics Special Olympics NSW hosted the first by bringing athletes, (LETR) is to raise awareness and annual Bryson Anderson Memorial volunteers, families funds for Special Olympics. On a Football Day to commemorate global scale it has raised over $415 Detective Inspector Anderson (LETR and fans together in an million since 1981. member) who was killed in the line environment focused In Australia, LETR officers have been of duty. on acceptance, inclusion very active this year. South Australian athlete Lachlan and respect. Woollett was selected by the International LETR Committee to participate in the Final Leg Torch United in Football Run for the World Winter Games. He Thanks to Manchester United Football was supported by LETR members: Club, Manchester United Foundation Scott Whyte (NSW), Don Stuart and AON, 40 Special Olympics (NSW), Darryal Abeyasekera, Brett Improving Athletes Health Above: 2013 Law Enforcement Final Leg Torch Price (QLD), Johan Temmerman, footballers took part in an exclusive Run at Cessnock. Detective Inspector training session with Manchester For more than 15 years, volunteer Dean McGowan and Scott Duval (SA). John Zdrilic pictured with Team Australia Darryal, Don and Scott also braved United legends Dwight Yorke, Dennis health professionals have provided swimmers. Photo by Peter Muhlbock. Irwin, Andy Cole and Bryan Robson. free health screenings to Special the Polar Plunge. Olympics athletes through the The Final Leg for the Special Olympics All footballers were preparing for the Healthy Athletes program, making Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games so New Volunteers Asia Pacific Games kicked off with Special Olympics the world’s largest 100 police officers (including LETR the event provided an opportunity to public health provider for people with There are many barriers preventing boost team morale and develop skills Executive Council Chair Mike Peretti an intellectual disability. people with an intellectual disability and Executive Council member Bill for international competition. from playing sport, particularly those Healthy Athletes not only keeps Buford) running across the Sydney with higher support needs. So, in 2008 Harbour Bridge. Early Intervention athletes fit for sport, it educates we introduced Community Sports health-care workers on ways to work Link which brings Special Olympics For the next four days police officers Young Athletes is an innovative with people with an intellectual activities directly to schools, disability from across Australia and New sports-play program for children with disability. sports providers and local clubs. Zealand took the Flame of Hope and without an intellectual disability on a 1,100km journey. The run aged 2-8, which builds a pathway This year four Australians graduated This event-based model has been concluded at the Opening Ceremony to regular sports participation and as Clinical Directors. Colleen Condon particularly popular with university of the Games when NSW Police provides a network of support for now heads up our Health Promotion students and corporate volunteers Commissioner Andrew Scipione parents and siblings. discipline, Kerrie Punshon has joined who enjoy its accessibility. Special Smiles and Els Walravens and handed the torch to athlete Geoffrey Thanks to Mattel, two programs have Robyn Downey make up the Healthy Of 161 volunteers surveyed: 99% Kirby to light the Cauldron. been running in Melbourne since Hearing team. would participate again, 100% would LETR NSW representative Don Stuart 2012 and new funding will allow us recommend it to friends and 80% was inducted into the international to expand the program in 2014. Congratulations to Susan Walton, would be interested in other Special LETR Hall of Fame. Clinical Director of Opening Eyes Olympics activities. In preparation for this a Young who has been promoted to oversee Hundreds of law enforcement Athletes demonstration was the discipline across the Asia-Pacific. Community volunteering opportunities officers took part in the held at the Special Olympics Asia are fully booked until August 2014 annual Special Olympics Pacific Games. This involved over In conjunction with Health Promotion, and Special Olympics Australia are Plane Pull. This fundraiser, 120 children. Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) has currently looking to introduce new organised by LETR NSW, committed to help athletes with opportunities. nutritional information and tools, requires teams to pull a having already contributed to many This includes the recruitment of 800 Hercules aircraft in the State Games this year. volunteers for the Special Olympics fastest time. National Games 2014 in Melbourne. Over 50% of volunteers have been Lions Loyalty The joy of Healthy Athletes. Lions Club International Foundation in the organisation for over six years Photo by Emily Freeman, pledged $7.8 million to Special and 30% of them are aged over 60, Sundance Newcastle. Olympics Inc and Special Olympics so actively seeking new volunteers Australia athlete and Board member is crucial. Ben Haack attended the annual Lions Club International convention in Germany to accept the cheque on behalf of the global movement.

8 9 .Fans and Funds.

Funding Income Government Relations Gold, Silver, Bronze Mark Streeting, Chair of the Board Gold Partner, Cisco Australia enjoyed Sports Other Income (Fees) officially thanked the Federal their first major volunteering Competitions 6% Government for making the National opportunity at the Special Olympics 26% Up (2%) Asia Pacific Games. Down 5% Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) a reality after it was passed through the PROTON Cars Australia came on board Senate in March. as a Silver Partner and provided us with Special Olympics Australia have four of their latest model sedans. Income since been formally recognised as We welcomed Stuart Alexander as an the first national sports, recreation, official national bronze partner. 2 By Type leisure and social services provider to people with a disability. Fundraising Campaigns

Partnerships I’m a Champion Campaign Government & Grants Fundraising Revenue 12% 31% 21-year Anniversary To support Team Australia we Down 3% Down 4% launched our first national 2013 marked 21-years of partnership multiplatform fundraising campaign with IGA and we celebrated at the IGA with a dedicated website, television *Excluding Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games Annual National Expo. commercials and social media activity. IGA supports us through a cause- Fundraising toolkits were delivered We encourage related marketing program where to all 400 Team Australia athletes, 1 3 4 funds are raised through the sale of giving them the tools to raise money collaborative and over 320 IGA Signature products and create awareness in their local co-branded with our logo. mutually-beneficial communities. Fundraising Events This year the match was televised, Team Australia Attention This year IGA also got behind Special Olympics Dancers provided We exceeded our fundraising target A variety of fundraising and The potential viewership of news partnerships, which Team Australia by running the IGA half-time entertainment and of $1.1 million by $300,000. networking events help us raise funds generated by Special Olympics Champions promotion. The campaign volunteers from our silver partner allow us to deliver and build fans. Australia around Team Australia was included television, radio, print, social In addition, through our online SAS were out in force again shaking over 9 million for broadcast and over innovative marketing and media and point-of-sale, as well as Champogram promotion, our A highlight of our annual events buckets and collecting donations. 120 million in print. fundraising activities. in-store promotions with a dedicated website and social media platforms calendar is the Variety Dinner. It is our IGA Champions Day held across achieved extraordinary engagement largest celebration and raises around One Million Smiles Team Australia swimmer, Keiran Corry ACT and NSW. This raised in excess throughout the Games. $150k each year. At the annual Variety Dinner, helped out by doing a live interview of $150k. for SKY News national (see photo The annual Laugh Out Loud Comedy Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose Grants Kilimanjaro Challenge 4) and the team made an impact in Cameron Fyfe (NSW) got behind breakfast in Sydney and Melbourne congratulated the Special Olympics A coordinated approach to grant their Team Australia uniforms as you Champions Day at his local IGA store. In March, a team of fundraisers continues to be a sell-out and Australia Dance Performance submissions allowed us to raise can see from the boys from South (see photo 3). reached the peak of Mount has raised $180,000 in its four Group on raising $1 million for $1,231,677 in Federal Government Australia (see photo 2). Kilimanjaro and raised the Special year history. Special Olympics since they began funding. Olympics flag on top of Africa’s performing in 2006. Spreading the News The Turnaround Management This included: highest peak, raising $93,000 in our Digital Media Our partners at News Australia Association Sports Lunch (TMA) has first adventure fundraiser. Our website has seen a 120% increase − $20,000 from AusAid to host a continue to work with us to maximise raised almost $1.5 million since 2006 National Media Award in visitors this year, with web modules Health Symposium at the Special media exposure. and is now held in Sydney, Brisbane, Special Olympics Australia won the Gift Voucher Book Sales such as World Winter Games and Asia Olympics Asia Pacific Games They also opened up their Holt Street Melbourne and Perth. Australian Sports Commission 2013 Sales of Little Star gift voucher books Media Award for Best Representation Pacific Games proving particularly foyer to allow Special Olympics to Sports events are also popular − $99,866 from FaHCSIA to provide achieved 52% growth on 2012 with of People with Disability in Sport. popular. State and regional pages equipment for volunteers, promote gift voucher book sales to nearly $200,000 donated back to local with over 5 golf days raising have also been further developed. including computers and staff as well as promote the team to programs where it has been used to $110,000 thanks to Srixon and The award-winning piece featuring Social media has attracted high levels petrol vouchers. compete at the Special Olympics Asia fund everything from travel, social Loudmouth Golf. our junior champions was produced of interaction and engagement, as we Pacific Games. activities and sporting equipment to by Channel Nine reporter, Mike Dalton Special Olympics Australia also continue to pursue innovative ways to coaching and training. The program and aired on the popular TODAY show hosted teams of over 50 runners in engage with our current audience has also generated new athlete, (see photo 1). The other finalists were the Blackmores Running Festival and and seek new supporters. We have volunteer and supporter interest. ABC Grandstand TV, Courier Mail and City to Surf. We were also one of two Gold Coast Bulletin. now added Instagram to our very charities to benefit from the PwC Cool popular Facebook, Twitter, Flickr Winners are Grinners Night Classic in Brisbane. and YouTube platforms. In the first full year, a new partnership Major Communications The Special Olympics NRL Cup clash with Mater Prize Home Lotteries Special Olympics Australia issued between Canterbury-Bankstown generated almost $90,000. seven national e-newsletters to over Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs 15,000 stakeholders last year, plus was held for the second year. over 20 dedicated e-newsletters to support and promote Team Australia.

10 11 .Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Games Snapshot

Success of Team Australia I’m a Champion Fundraising Volunteer Development INAUGURAL EVENT Team Australia was our largest To support Team Australia fundraising Over half of Team Australia national team ever with 400 athletes we launched our first national volunteers were new to national Newcastle and 115 volunteer officials. multiplatform campaign with team management. NSW Australia To get the team to the Games a a dedicated website, television The Special Olympics Asia Pacific fundraising target of $1.1 million commercials and social media. Games provided a significant was set and through coordinated opportunity to develop volunteer fundraising activities and a Media and Awareness skills with a full-team training camp ATTENDANCE multiplatform campaign the team held prior to the Games and another delivered a surplus of $300k. The potential viewership of news training camp held at the Games. generated by Team Australia was 32 Countries The Special Olympics At the Games, Team Australia did us over 9 million for broadcast and Thanks to a grant from the Australia- proud returning home with: India Council a senior Special Olympics 2,500 Athletes V over 120 million in print. Asia Pacific Games − 117 gold medals Australia football coach hosted a 3,500 Volunteers was the largest Special − 128 silver medals football clinic for Special Olympics − 133 bronze medals Website and Social Media athletes in India to prepare them & Officials Olympics event held − 183 4th-8th place ribbons SpecialOlympics.com.au received for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific − 100+ personal best performances. 30,000 unique visitors and over Games and ensure a robust football in the southern competition for all. 80,000 page views, breaking COMPETITION hemisphere and the Team Australia Brand new records. These professional development Cato Brand Partners donated their opportunities set us up well for first on home soil. Almost 1,000 pictures, videos and 9 Sports services to create a Team Australia management of future delegations, brand that influenced all elements of posts of encouragement were shared particularly for the National and 444 Events For athletes, families and fans it was team promotion, including uniforms across our social media channels. World Games. Athletics, Aquatics, Badminton, a great success with meaningful and fundraising collateral. The iconic Over 20,000 likes on Facebook, At the National Games in 2014, competition, first-class venues and style, based around a green and gold Basketball, Bocce, Cricket, Football, resulted in a total reach of 300,000. 800 Games volunteers and 250 all the celebrations of a major event, kangaroo ribbon device, was designed Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling Twitter and Instagram enjoyed team officials will benefit from the including an Opening Ceremony as a generic national look and will be Games experience. watched live by 25,000 spectators used for future international teams. significant growth. and many more via national broadcast Green and gold merchandise featuring During the Games we reached a across the Channel Nine network. OPENING CEREMONY the new design was a hit with families new high of 86,000 flickr views Major competitions of this kind help us and supporters and gave great in a 24-hour period, smashing our 25,000 Spectators increase awareness and engagement presence to the ‘green and gold army’. previous high of 19,900 views. and for these Games, 3,500 volunteers 2,000+ Performers and officials, and many local National Television Exposure businesses got behind the event. The Australian Government also showed interest in the Games HEALTHY ATHLETES by providing $1 million to Games Organisers to host the event. 4 Disiplines Such was the anticipation for the event that the new CEO of Special 916 Athletes Olympics Inc, Janet Froetscher flew 3,081 Screenings to Australia to attend. It was her first major Special Olympics competition. But the Games didn’t realise its potential. YOUNG ATHLETES The independent Games Organising Committee (GOC) overestimated the 120 Kids Aged 2-8 revenue to be made and a breakdown in governance impacted our ability to influence this outcome. GAME STAKEHOLDERS While Special Olympics Australia were not the Games host – and were mainly Aust. Government responsible for the success of Team $ Australia – a significant risk to our NSW NOW reputation left us with no option but to financially meet the commitments The City of Newcastle of local suppliers. This is reflected in our Financial Summary.

12 13 Before the Special Olympics Asia .Leadership Culture. Pacific Games Brooke McGrath (NSW) said she had been training hard to represent Australia and Creating Athlete Leaders Hall of Fame her hard work paid off when she Through our Athlete Leadership 2013 Albert Green OAM (ACT) returned home with one gold and Programs (ALPs) athletes learn the one bronze medal, plus a sixth place 2012 Norm Maroney APM, OAM (NSW) skills to take on leadership roles, ribbon. Photo by Darren McGilvray, like working on a committee, public 2011 Robyn Cook OAM (VIC) Sundance Newcastle. speaking and volunteering. 2010 Susan Grealy (QLD) Last year a national conference was 2009 Rex Langthorne AM (NSW) held in Sydney to determine future priorities for the program which 2008 Alan Burke (VIC) now has over 100 graduates across the country. Forty more 2007 Eric Jones OAM (VIC) will graduate in 2014. 2007 Kurt Kraushofer OAM (VIC) Nineteen Australian and three 2006 Barry Easy OAM (NSW) overseas leaders acted as ambassadors during the Special 2006 Marian York (QLD) Olympics Asia Pacific Games (including 2005 Robyn Hanson OAM (TAS) Special Olympics Caleb Smith from NSW pictured 2004 Anna-Louise Kassulke (QLD) Australia is a place left). They presented medals, hosted guests, gave speeches and attended 2003 Jan Sharp OAM (VIC) for leaders. media calls. A new group will be trained in preparation for the 2002 Leon Burwell OAM (NSW) National Games in 2014. 2001 Carol Tanner OAM (TAS) Patron Athlete leaders Jacqui Spencer (TAS), 2000 Des Renford MBE, OHC (NSW) Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce Wayne Wright (TAS) and Shaun Sellars AC CVO, Governor-General of the (SA) took part in the Final Leg Torch EKS Award Winners Commonwealth of Australia has Run for the Special Olympics Asia 2013 Mel Eustace (NSW) actively supported Special Olympics Pacific Games. Australia as Patron since 2008. Ben Haack, athlete representative 2012 Steven White (VIC) In October, the Governor-General on the Special Olympics Australia 2012 ‘Rusty’ Nelligan (WA) hosted a reception for Team Australia and Asia-Pacific Boards has been 2011 Andrew Williams (VIC) and VIP guests at Admiralty House. appointed to the Special Olympics An exclusive media interview by our International Board, demonstrating 2010 John Faulkner (QLD) ambassador, Peter Overton with the just how far our athletes can go in 2009 Saxon Graham (NSW) Governor-General and athlete Keiran making a difference. Corry was a highlight of the National 2008 Gabrielle Clark (NSW) Nine News that night. Celebrating Athlete Leaders 2008 Kelly Wren (NSW) Ms Bryce also attended the Special Each year Special Olympics Australia 2007 Christopher Farmer (SA) Olympics Asia Pacific Games Opening presents the EKS Award to an athlete Ceremony where she officially who has shown great leadership on declared the Games open, giving and off the sporting field. Athletes on Committees considerable prestige to this The award is named in honour of Ben Haack (National Board) inaugural event. Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS), founder Liam O’Donnell (ACT) Ms Bryce will step down as Patron of the global Special Olympics when she completes her term as movement and is awarded Brad Osborne (WA) Governor-General in March 2014. in September to coincide with Jason Nelson (NSW) EKS Day celebrations. Jeff Knight (TAS) NSW athlete Mel Eustace was given the honour in 2013 in recognition of Stuart Sutton (VIC) her prolific speaking engagements, Lachlan Woollett (SA) advocacy and fundraising activities. Tom Roy (QLD) Celebrating Volunteers Each year Special Olympics Australia inducts a long-term volunteer into the Hall of Fame to reward them for their dedication. This year Albert Green OAM from ACT was the worthy recipient.

14 15 .Sustainable Capabilities. .Around Australia.

We continue to seek out Australian Capital Territory South Australia Western Australia and implement effective Our Structure ‘I was delighted to see so ‘While our focus is on the ‘I have great pride in another management and best Special Olympics Australia is a unified organisation with seven many great performances and opportunities and experiences we excellent year at Special accredited state/territory branches and 61 accredited programs experiences had by our athletes can facilitate for our athletes; at Olympics Western Australia. practice processes. led by one national Board (elected by accredited states and regions) this year. Every athlete should be an organisational capacity level, We have expanded our regions, and operating under one ABN. proud of their efforts, whether we look to a national strategy held a successful State Games, it was training, competing or and structure that can enliven introduced new sports, added new getting out there and giving and prioritise, state capacity partnerships and proudly watched sport a go.’ building.’ local athletes represent Australia.’

Chair, James Souter-Robertson Chair, Rosemary Healy Chair, Canon Richard Pengelley

Hosted the Canberra Centenary Re-registered all volunteers and Increased local programs from one e/Compl Swimming competition, the largest updated details on skills and to five. anc ian in ce Accredited national swimming competition ever qualifications. F Hosted our largest and most Regional held by Special Olympics Australia Committees Hosted the inaugural 20/20 National successful State Games ever with with over 100 volunteers, 215 Cricket Tournament 160 volunteers and 250 athletes athletes from 40 regions, plus competing across nine sports a team from Japan. Hosted eight State Games.

in Pinjarra. Hosted 25 sports events for BOARD OF National State Affiliated Hosted four State Games for CEO Held the first Healthy Athletes DIRECTORS Admin Admin Groups over 150 athletes. 600 affiliated members through Sport & Community Sports Link. program.

Competition Supported 22 ACT athletes to Realigned program boundaries to Supported 22 WA athletes to represent Australia at the Special fit local government authorities and represent Australia at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Accredited launched six accredited programs. Olympics Asia Pacific Games. State Secured a new office at the University Secured three new corporate Hosted our second graduation St h Committees of Canberra which is also the home of rate wt volunteer groups. for Athlete Leadership Programs gy/Gro the Brumbies and ACT Sport. Supported 36 SA athletes to represent alongside our Annual Awards Launched our first Athlete Leadership Australia at the Special Olympics Asia celebration. Program and Athlete Advisory Group Pacific Games. Congratulated athlete mentor Akram to make sure ACT athletes have a Azimi on being recognised as the voice in our program. Established our first independent State Selection Committee. Young Australian of the Year 2013. Selected 44 athletes to compete at Established a new partnership Selected 82 athletes to compete at the National Games 2014. with Orana to provide support for the National Games 2014. Governance Best Practice Administration Improvements in Community Sports Link. With 2013 being a time of change, Special Olympics Australia continues Data Management Supported eight junior athletes to 2014 will be a time of review and to review and revise policies and Major improvements in data participate in the Bupa TRYathlon. revitalisation as we seek to fully procedures, as well as internal systems, management for Team Australia Selected 73 athletes to compete at implement governance principles to deliver best practice administration at the Asia Pacific Games are the National Games 2014. established by the Australian Sports and provision of services. already assisting in the effective Commission and other standards set Recommendations from the national management of state team data by governing sports bodies. sports review will influence our future and communications for the working environment and ensure that National Games 2014. we are able to meet commitments to the Australian Sports Commission and Special Olympics Inc, as well as charity legislation.

Liam is an ACT football champion. Toby is a SA cricket champion. Darren is a WA football champion.

16 17 .Around Australia (Continued).

Tasmania New South Wales Victoria Queensland

‘We have had a hectic and ‘2013 was another successful ‘2013 was a solid year for Special ‘When I became Chair of Special rewarding schedule this year and year in NSW with participation Olympics Victoria and we are very Olympics Queensland at the end it got very exciting for a small and competition continuing to proud to now be independently of 2013, I recognised quickly contingent of our Tasmanian increase thanks to the dedication funding our state operations. that the previous Chair left a community in December as and commitment of volunteers, 2014 is looking exciting too as substantial legacy and the year they headed off to the committees, staff and of course we prepare to host the National was an amazing one for us with a inaugural Special Olympics athletes. Thank you all for making Games and leverage the event for bigger reach to local community Asia Pacific Games.’ this a great organisation.’ future growth.’ groups, schools and other state sporting bodies.’ Chair, Peter Flood Chair, Peter Wren Chair, Carl Walsh Chair, Keith Brown Supported 1 Tasmanian athlete and Launched the Southern Highlands Hosted two State Games with over 4 volunteer officials to represent region bringing our regions to a 500 competitors from 13 regions. Grew the number of youth athletes Australia at the Special Olympics total of 20. Implemented the Healthy Athletes (aged 8-15) by 47%. Asia Pacific Games. Supported over 140 NSW athletes program. Finishing with more than 2,100 Hosted 17 Community Sports Link to represent Australia at the Special Engaged over 1,200 participants athletes in various programs events for affiliated athletes. Olympics Asia Pacific Games, with from 19 schools across 52 sports across the state. generous assistance from the Law Hosted 3 multisport State Games programs delivered under the banner Enforcement Torch Run for Special Held 64 registered competitions and 3 individual state competitions. of Community Sports Link. Olympics (NSW branch). across 15 sports. Reported that 70% of our registered Supported 51 Victorian athletes to Hosted state sports competitions in Hosted our first multi-sport athletes competed in at least one represent Australia at the Special each sport with two multisports State State Games with 600 athletes State Games. Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Games in Shoalhaven and Sydney competing across ten sports and Provided weekly training across Northern Beaches. Shared best practice across our 1,500 spectators at the Opening 11 sports. regions at the quarterly State Council. Ceremony, thanks to funding from Hosted our first official Athlete Sunshine Coast City Council. Sent three teams to the Canberra Leadership Program graduation for Continued preparations to host the Centenary Swimming Competition. 39 athletes. Athletes were presented Special Olympics National Games 2014 Partnered with Softball Queensland with an official ambassador uniform which is on track and on budget. to add softball to the state program. Held the first Healthy Athletes by The Hon. Graham Annesley MP, program. Hosted our second Athlete Leadership Attracted almost $200k in NSW Minister for Sport. Program graduation. state funding. Strengthened our partnership Congratulated NSW athlete Mel with TAFE Tasmania. Selected 183 athletes to compete at Formed a relationship with Eustace for winning the national EKS the National Games 2014. Queensland Department of Selected 51 athletes to compete at Award for athlete leadership. Recreation and Sport that resulted in the National Games 2014. Congratulated Joshua Frost for a three-year funding agreement with winning the LETR International Queensland Government. Executive Council Athlete Award. Selected 203 athletes to compete Selected 244 athletes to compete at at National Games 2014. the National Games 2014.

Jasmine Williams (QLD) prepares to take gold Donna is a TAS bocce champion. Keiran is a NSW swimming champion. Michael is a VIC athletics champion. Ruby is a QLD swimming champion. in the 4 x 400m relay at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Photo by Stephen Tyler, Sundance Newcastle.

18 19 .Working Together. .Partners & Supporters.

January – December 2013 Accredited Regions Principal Partner Supporters 2GB, 2KY, 2UE, ABC Tissues, ACT Government Australian Capital Territory (Territory & Municipal Services - Sport and Canberra, Snowy Monaro Recreation), Adecco, Adpost Online, Adelaide The Board TAFE, Alcatel One Touch, Alcoa Foundation, ANZ Bank, ANZ Stadium, Archana Pradhan, This year the Board met five times. New South Wales Aspen Medical, AusAid, Australian Government 1. Mark Streeting, Chair Blue Mountains/Nepean, Central Coast, (Dept. of Families, Housing, Community Central West, Flinders, Hunter Valley, Gold Partners Services & Indigenous Affairs), Australian 2. Nigel Milan AM, Vice Chair Illawarra, Macarthur, Mid North Coast, Disability Sports, Australian Government 3. Kim Bryan North Coast, North West New England, (Department of Human Services), Baker & 1 2 3 4. Ben Haack, Athlete Representative South Coast, Southern Highlands, McKenzie, Bartercard Australia (Gold Coast Branch), Basketball SA, Bibby Financial 5. Michael Hogan Sydney East, Sydney Hills, Sydney Inner West, Sydney Northern Beaches, Sydney Services, BOC Equipment, Brad Foreman, 6. Max Jackson South, Sydney Southern Highlands, Buffalo Sports, Bupa, Canada Bay Council, 7. Anna-Louise Kassulke Sydney Upper North Shore, Sydney Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, Cato Brand West, Tweed Partners, City of Ballarat, Civilian Widows Trust 8. Tony McGrath of Western Australia, Clubs NSW, Colgate, 9. Luke Sayers Colleen Condon, Commonwealth Bank, Queensland 10. Jon Scriven Consider It Done Australia, Crowe Horwath, Brisbane East, Brisbane North, Australia DeCosti Seafood, dVT Group, Eastwood 11. Robyn Sefiani Brisbane West, Bundaberg, Far North Patchwork Quilters, Els Walravens, Energizer, 12. Major General Mick Slater AO DSC CSC Queensland, Fraser Coast, Gladstone, Essilor Foundation, FactorONE, Flinders Gold Coast, Gympie, Logan, Mackay, University, Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust, 4 5 6 Moreton North, Sunshine Coast Silver Partners Forte Training, FreshFlowers.com.au, Galston Executive Team Club, Garmin, GE Capital, Government of South Australia (Office for Recreation and Sport), Gill Stapleton South Australia CEO (Jan-May) Griffith University, Harvey Norman, Hellenic Adelaide Hills/Fleurieu, Adelaide North, Club of Canberra, Hogan Foundation, Hogan Rex Langthorne AM Adelaide South, Limestone Coast, Print, Hologic, Illuminated Water, Impact AV, CEO (May-Dec) Riverland, Spencer Gulf Jeanine Doherty, Jo English, Joanne Thomas, John Trevillian, Kennards, Kerrie Punshon, Ann Monaghan KPMG, Lexus of Parramatta, Lions Australia, Sports and Competition (Jan-Feb) Tasmania Lord Taverners Australia, Loudmouth Golf, North West, Northern, Southern Lynch Flowers, Mannings, McCusker Charitable Rhiannon Wright Foundation, McGrath Nicol, Media Smiths, Sports and Competition (Feb-Dec) Medibank, Moore Stephens, MyState Financial Victoria Foundation, NBN Television, Network 10, 7 8 9 Alex McNeilly Ballarat, Barwon, Bendigo, Dandenong Network 21, Newcastle Permanent Building Marketing, Fundraising and Relations Valley, Echuca Campaspe, Gippsland, Society, Newcastle Permanent Foundation, NIB Sharon Nixon Melbourne Eastern Ranges, Melbourne Bronze Partner Foundation, Nine Network, Nova Employment, Inner East, Melbourne North, Nova FM Sydney, NSW Government Communications & Brand Melbourne Southern, Melbourne West, Communities (Sport and Recreation), Richard Reeve Ovens & Murray, Westernport NSW Government (Family and Community Finance & Administration Services Ageing, Disability and Home Care), O’maras Valuers & Auctioneers, Orana, Park Western Australia Trent Properties, Pat Nati, Paula Duncan Patron Goldfields, Kimberley, Perth Metro Promotions, Phillip Beale, PPI Promotions, North, Perth Metro South PwC, Queensland Government (Office of Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce Liquor and Gaming Regulation), Queensland AC CVO, Governor-General of the Government (National Parks, Recreation, 10 11 12 Commonwealth of Australia. National Council Media Partner Sport and Racing), Raytheon, Robyn Downey, Anna-Louise Kassulke (Chair, QLD), RSM Bird Cameron, SA Telethon, Safilo, Her Excellency enjoys Keiran Corry’s Glenn Keys (ACT), Peter Wren (NSW), Salt Advertising, Sandra White, Sefiani speech at the launch of Team Australia at Greg Bartley (QLD), Roseanne Healy Communications, Sherry Hogan Foundation, Admiralty House, Sydney (see picture 13). (SA), Peter Flood (TAS), Carl Walsh Shire of Murray Western Australia, SMG (VIC), Richard Pengelley (WA). Australia, Smith Hancock, Sports Dietitians Australia, Srixon, STAX Electrical, Stax National Ambassadors Retravision, Suncorp Group, Sunshine Coast Duncan Armstrong (Olympic Swimmer), Tahir National Selection Council, Susan Walton, Sydney Olympic Park Bilgic (Comedian), Renae Camino (Basketballer), Business Association, Tasmania Government Committee (Department of Health and Human Services), Iva Davies (Australian Music Legend), Paula Geoff Vickers (Chair, NSW), Lorraine Tasmanian Government (Premier), Tempur Duncan (Actor), Michael & Simone Ennis (NRL Clarke (NSW), Tony Moore (NSW), Bed, The Citadel Group, Timex, University of Player and Wife), John Foreman (Musical Debbie Willet (QLD). Newcastle, VIC Government (Department Director and Composer), Jarryd Hayne of Sport and Recreation), Telethon 7 Perth, (NRL Player), Amber Lawrence (Singer and Waterview Bicentennial Park, Western Songwriter), Laurie Lawrence (Olympic Swim Australia Government (Healthways), White Coach), Damien Leith (Singer and Songwriter), Lady Funerals, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. Jim Maxwell (ABC Cricket Commentator), Ashley Ona (Golfer), Peter Overton (Channel Nine), Rob Shehadie (Comedian), Maria Venuti (Actor and Entertainer), Rachel Ward (Actor 13 and Director), Craig Wing (Former NRL Player).

20 21 The Special Olympics flag is raised at the .Fans & Affiliated Clubs. Opening Ceremony of every major games and is flown proudly throughout the event. Photo by Sundance Newcastle. Fans Gardens Com PL, Minerva SSP Sutherland, South Australia Minimbah Day program, Model Farms High Basketball Mt Gambier, Cardijn College, Thank you to the speakers and performers School, Model Farms HS, Multicultural Christies Beach High School, Clare High who put the fun into our fundraising events: Respite Service, Nepean CAPA HS, New Era Alan Jones AO, Amber Finch, Anja Nissen, School, CLASS – Strath, Craigmore High Independant Living Centre, North West Barker College Big Band, Boys in the Band, School, Elizabeth Special School, Forbes Disability Service, Passfield Park, Recreation Bradley Cox, Bryan Martin, Chloe Maxwell, Primary School, Gambier City Bowl, Golden Sports & Aquatics Club, Rose Bay Secondary Dan Crowley, Darren Coggan, Dean Cox, Grove High School, Gordon Education College, Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre, Edwina Bartholemew, Dr Fiona Wood, Glen Centre, Hamilton College Secondary College, Ryde Secondary College, Sarah Redfern PS, Boss, Glenn Wheeler, Impro Australia, Ita Hendon Primary, Henley High School, Hewett See Foundation, Seven Hills High School, Buttrose AO OBE, Jaime Harnwell, Jane Primary School, Kensington Centre, Lefevre Sir Joseph Banks High School, Spec. Needs Scali, Jessica Watson OAM, Joe Roff, John High, Minda, Modbury Primary School, Mt Ability Prog Providers, St Gabriel’s School, St. Buchanan, John Sackson, Julie McDonald, Barker High School, Mt Carmel College, Andrews Oval, St’Lucys School, Sunny Haven Lexi Duncan, Marie Bashir AC CVO, Mark Mt Gambier Tigers Netball Club, Pasadena Ltd, Sunnyfield, Sunnyfield Independance, Anthony, Mark Thomas, Matt Hodgson, High School, Port Lincoln Special School, Sunnyfield Marrickville, Sunnyhaven Ltd, Matt Okine, Nick McCallum, Pat McCabe, Riverland Special School, SA Table Tennis for Sunshine, Sydney Secondary College Paul Martell, Sam Kekovitch, Shane McInnes, People with Disabilities, SCOSA (Wynn Vale, Leichhardt, Tallowood School, Tamgara Simon Hill, Simon Palomares, Special Willaston), SEWFA, St Patricks Special School, School, The Ella Centre - Comm Connections, Olympics Dance Groups, Stephanie Brantz, Suneden Special School, Tenison Woods The Hills School, Tulgeen Disability Services, Steve Mills, Talent Development Project, TDP College, The Grove Education Centre, Victor Vaucluse Public School, Wangary Home Care, Ensemble, The Diamonds, The Hon. Kristina Harbor Primary School, Western Border Warrah Society, Warrawee Public School, Keneally, Tim Gavell, Todd McKenney, Soccer Association. Wellington Public School, William Rose Tommy Little. School, Windgap Foundation Ltd - COWARD ST, Windgap Foundation Ltd - Eastlakes, Tasmania Affiliated Clubs Windgap Foundation Ltd-DRAPER CASS, Oakdale Services, Oakwood-Launceston Woodville Community Services, York PS. Campus, Ogilvie High School, Optia, Parkside New South Wales Foundation, Penguin High School, Penguin Afford - Ashfield, Afford - Guildford Day Queensland Primary School, Prospect High School, Punchbowl Primary School, Queechy Program, Afford 4 Ham St Windsor, Anowah Albert State School, Aldridge State High High School, Reclink, Reece High School, Community Living Inc, Anson Street School, School, ARC Disability Services, Arndel Richmond Primary School, Riverside High Aus Found for Dis - Windsor, Australian Park Riding for Disabled, Brisbane North School, Rosebery District High, Rosny Foundation for Disability, Baulkham Hills IM Program, Buderim Mountain State College, Sacred Heart College, School of High School, Blaxland High, Bonnyrigg School, Bundaberg & District Table Tennis Special Education (North West and Burnie), Heights PS, Bowen Public School, Broderick Association, Calamvale Special School, Southern Support School, St Brigids Catholic Gillawarna School, Buninyong Public Calliope State School, Centacare Southside Primary, St James Catholic College, St School, Cairnsfoot School, Cairnsfoot SSP, Disability Services, Claremont Special Michaels Association, St Virgil’s College, Campbelltown North, Canobolas Rural Tech School, Clinton State School, Currimundi High School, Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink, Special School, Darling Point Special School, Summerdale Primary School, Taroona High Carinya SSP, Catholic Care Brookvale, Cecil Elanora State High, Emerald Lakes Tennis School, Timsbury School, Trevallyn Primary Hills High School, Centacare Day program, Centre, Endeavour Foundation (Logan), School, Ulverstone High School, Veranto, Chalmers Road SSP, Chatswood High School, Endeavour Innisfail, Gladstone State High West Ulverstone Primary, Youngtown Cherrywood Village, Chinese Parents Assn School, Gladstone West State School, Gold Primary School. - CWD, Clarke Road School, Cromehurst, Coast Recreation and Sport, Gold Coast Denison College , Kelso High Campus, Sailing Club, Gold Coast Table Tennis, Victoria Disability Services Australia, Doonside Goodna Special School, Group Break Point Technology High School, DSA Camperdown, Active Outcomes, Ascot Vale Special School, Tennis, Hervey Bay Special School, Ipswich Ashwood School, Ballarat Basketball, Dubbo College Delory Campus, Dubbo Special School, Ipswich West Special School, College South Campus, Dulwich HS of Ballarat OZ Tenpin, Baringa School, Kawungan State School, Kin Kora State Barnstoneworth United Football Club, Visual Arts & Design, Dunrossil Challenge School, Kuraby Special School, Logan City Centre, Monash SDS, Mt Evelyn SDS, Naranga Community ESC, Career Enterprise Centre, Melville Senior High School, Mercy College, Foundation, Eagle Vale HS, Eastern Respite Barwon Valley School, Broadmeadows Special School, Mackenzie State Campus – School, Nepean School, Nets Tennis School, Christ Church Grammar School, Cloverdale Merriwa Education Support Centre, & Recreation Day Program, Endeavour SDS, Burwood East SDS, Caroline Springs Mackenzie Special School, Marsden State Onemda Day Service, Outlook Pakenham, Education Support Centre, Corpus Christi Methodist Ladies Collage, Mirrabooka Senior Sports High School, Engadine High School, Tennis Club, Concord School, Croxton Primary School, Maryborough Special Peninsula Specialist College, Port Philip College, Creaney Education Support Centre, Eurella Community Services, Flinkwood Special School, Croydon Ranges Cricket High School ESC, Newton Moore Education School, Mitchelton Special School, Mountain Specialist School, Program Development Dunsborough Primary School, Durham Disability Castle Hill, Flintwood - Best Club, Croydon SDS, Doncaster All Abilities Support Centre, Riverton Education Support Creek State School, Mt Warren Park State for All Abilities Basketball, RDA Victoria, Road, Flintwood - Kingswood, Flintwood Basketball Club, Doveton Special Soccer Road School, Endeavour Education Support Centre, Rockingham Beach ESC, Rockingham School, Mudgeeraba Special School, RG Academy Gymnastics, Sandown Cobras Disability Service, Flintwood Pennant Hills, School, Emerson School, Ferntree Gully Centre, Geographe Education Support Senior High School, Roebuck Primary School, Nambour Special School, Narbethong Football Club, South Gippsland Specialist, Flintwood Salisbury, Frans Day Options, Cricket Club, Frankston SDS, George Grey Centre, Grp Eastern Goldfields Ed Support Roseworth Education Support Centre, Seton State Special School, Pine Rivers Special Springvale Park SDS, Vermont South Special Frans Inc, Gibons Street School, Glenmore Centre, Glenallen School, Glenroy Specialist Centre, Grp North Kalgoorlie Primary School, Catholic College, South Ballajura Ed Support School, Redcliffe Special School, Rosedale School, Wangaratta District Special School, Park Primary, Glenroi Heights Public School, School, Heatherwood School, Helping Grp O’Connor Education Support Centre, Centre, South Bunbury Education Support L & L, Rosella Park School, Rural Lifestyle Warringa Park School, Water Gardens AMF, Highlands Tenpin, Holman Place School, Hoops Basketball, Hume Valley School, Gwynne Park Education Support Centre, Centre, Spirit Gymsports, St Mary’s Broome, Options Association, Scarborough State Western Autistic School, Western Futures, Holroyd School, House with No Steps - Just for Kicks Soccer Academy, Karden Halls Head Community College ESC, Holy School, Shailer Park State School, Specialised Wyncity Bowls & Entertainment, Wyndham Uniting Car West Take time, Ursula Frayne BEXLEY, House With No Steps Concord, Disability Foundation, Knox City Football Rosary School, Hudson Park Primary School, Programs and Community Endeavours, All Abilities Football & Cricket Club, Yarrabah Catholic College, Warnbro High School Edu House with No Steps KWD, Inverell High Club, Knoxbrooke Day Service, Latrobe SDS, John XXIIIrd College, Joondalup Education Tannum Sands Primary School, Tweed All Special School, Yarraville SDS. Support Centre, Westminister Education School, James Cook Boys High school, Latrobe Valley Tenpin Bowling Association, Support Centre, Kalamunda Primary School Abilities Basketball, Western Suburbs Special Support Centre. Jamison HS, JJ Cahill Memorial High School, Mallee Sports Assembly, Mambourin ESC, Kalamunda SHS Education Support School, Westside Community Services, Karonga School, Kurrambee SSP, Les Powell Enterprises, Manor Lakes Special School, Western Australia Centre, Koorana Education Support Centre, Woodridge State Primary, Woody Point School, Lurnea High School Support Unit, Marnebek School, Marriott Support Services, Special School. Baptist College, Beldon Education Lemming Senior High School ES, Malibu Marayong Primary School, Marrickville High McCallum Community Connections, Melton Support Centre, Belridge ESC, Burbridge School, Mater Christi Catholic Primary School, Marrickville Pcyc, Matraville Sports Specialist School, Mildura Basketball School, Cable Beach Primary, Cannington School, Meadow Springs Education SC, High School, Matraville Sports HS, McCall Association, Mission Possible Tennis Training

22 23 .Financial Summary 2013.

Income Statement 2013 $ 2012 $ Revenue Revenue 2013 Fundraising Revenue 3,243,240 2,917,801 Government Grants 1,231,677 1,268,328 Other Revenue Government Grants 6% Sports and Program Income 2,710,570 1,913,716 12% 2013 Asia Pacific Games 2,704,485 – Other Revenue 692,776 447,295 Fundraising 10,582,748 6,547,140 Revenue Total 31% Expenses Revenue Fundraising Expenses 867,510 851,211 10,582,748 Employee Benefit Expenses 2,250,666 2,523,473 Sport and Program Expenses 3,383,443 2,499,974 2013 Asia 2013 Asia Pacific Games Expenses 4,210,420 – Pacific Games Sports & Program Income Administration Expenses 561,696 644,612 25% 26% Other Expenses 486,888 233,655 11,760,623 6,752,925

Surplus / (Deficit) -1,177,875 -205,785 Expenses 2013

Statement of Financial Position Administration Other 5% 4% 2013 Asia 2013 $ 2012 $ Pacific Games Assets 36% Fundraising Cash and Cash Equivalents 4,377,328 3,048,487 7% Total Receivables 690,055 293,055 Expenses Other Assets 19,235 85,025 Prepayments 52,907 67,665 11,760,623 Total Current Assets 5,139,525 3,494,232 Employee Property, Plant and Equipment 55,597 33,489 Benefit Intangible Assets – 1,521 19% Sport & Program Total Non Current Assets 55,597 35,010 29% Total Assets 5,195,122 3,529,242

Liabilities Trade and Other Payables 2,750,161 220,996 Unearned Income 963,241 561,767 Employee Benefits 114,118 129,492 Total Current Liabilities 3,857,520 912,255 Nineteen-year-old swimmer National Games in Melbourne Mum Suzie says, ‘Ruby started Ruby Lawler (QLD) competed 2014 and are aiming for selection swimming ten years ago to help Unearned Income 0 100,000 for Australia for the first time at for the 2015 World Games. keep her mobile because she has Employee Benefits 33,062 34,572 the Special Olympics Asia Pacific problems with her muscles and Total Non Current Liabilities 33,062 134,572 Games where she won one gold In the meantime, Ruby has her joints and now she is aiming Total Liabilities 3,890,582 1,046,827 and two bronze medals. completed her Learn to Swim to compete at a World Games! certificate and is volunteering Special Olympics Net Assets 1,304,540 2,482,415 Her mum Suzie represented with her local Special Olympics has inspired Ruby Australia for the first time too program where she is teaching to set goals and as a volunteer medical officer Member’s Funds 1,304,540 2,482,415 other athletes with an intellectual achieve them. for the Australian team. disability to swim, while The family are so Both have since been selected continuing her own training. proud of her.’ to represent Queensland at Her younger sister Bonnie is * Gift Voucher income is reported net of voucher costs. This Financial Summary is for the year ended 31 December 2013. A copy of the complete Financial Statements, Directors’ Report & Declaration, and Independent Audit Report by KMPG the Special Olympics Australia also helping out in the pool. is available from www.specialolympics.com.au or by calling Special Olympics Australia on 1300 225 762.

24 25 Travis Becker (NSW) with his arms raised in joy as he achieves his personal best at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. Photo by John Valentine, Sundance Newcastle. Australia

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