Where the Rubber Meets the Road Contents

Where the rubber meets the road www.amygillett.org.au Contents

Chairman’s Report �� 04 CEO’s Report �� 05 What is the Amy Gillett Foundation �� 06 Our work this past year �� 10 Amy Gillett Foundation Partners �� 18 The Management Team �� 22 The AGF Board �� 26 Patrons �� 29 Remembering Amy �� 32 Financials �� 34 How to get involved �� 40 References �� 42

All material contained in this publication pertains to the 2010-2011 financial year unless otherwise indicated. Chairman’s CEO’s Report Report

The period 2010 - 2011 was a year of both Tracey Gaudry, who commenced in 2010 as CEO The Foundation, in 2010-2011 delved much deeper and government organisations and NGOs – national, consolidation and achievement for the AGF, of the AGF is not only bringing a deeper level of into the space that is the convergence of bike riding state and local. And we have established a solid during which we continued to develop as one focus to our safety work streams, but a fresh and safety. What we tested, and validated, is that research and policy base to substantiate safety of the pre-eminent road safety not-for-profit focus to non-events related fundraising, in relation the promotion of bike riding and the promotion of improvements we are advocating and delivering. organisations in the country. Reflecting on to which there are some real opportunities given the safety don’t always go hand in hand. the year, the following are notable: current popularity of cycling. Whilst this popularity All the while, our funding remains predominantly adds to the urgency of our task, it certainly means The rise and rise in the popularity of cycling doesn’t community and sponsor based. Thank you to our The AGF is trying to achieve a difficult task on a that we are an organisation for our time. in any way justify the higher rise in bike-related supporters. We are grateful. national scale. The disaggregated nature of the trauma because ‘exposure is greater’. If we look Australian cycling industry (there are over 30 Pursuing long term behavioural and infrastructure back to the rise in motor vehicle usage since the The Foundation continues to punch above its significant organisations) and the inevitable lack changes, as we are, is a challenging undertaking. 70’s, it was recognised that safety interventions weight with a small, dedicated Management Team of policy and program cohesion amongst those Any organisation’s key asset is its people, and the were needed if the ‘system’ were to accommodate supported by volunteers including discipline and organisations means that as a sector we are as fact that we are starting to make inroads is thanks the growth in motorised transport AND create a expertise from the Board and through the much a part of the problem as we are the solution. to the many able people who have joined our cause safer environment for motorists. The outcome was Communications & Advocacy, Research & Policy, During 2011 the Foundation facilitated a sector- in one form another. So, finally, I’d like to thank all a two-thirds reduction in the road toll concurrent and Finance Fundraising & Governance Advisory galvanisation process which at its most ambitious those who are involved – the Management team, with a ten-fold increase in vehicles on the roads. Committees. We then combine that with strength will see the merger of some of these organisations the Board, our Patrons, Ambassadors, Advisory and leverage from Ambassadors, Patrons and and in the short to medium term is certainly Committee members, donors, sponsors, The time is now to be bold in our remit; partners. Everyone who gets involved is compelled resulting in greater cooperation and cohesion. volunteers and all our other supporters. to prioritise everything we do by whether it will to make a difference. This process will take years rather than months make a difference to bike rider safety. We take no to play out but it is of great importance. prisoners – bike riders, motorists and pedestrians This is the basis upon which our efforts today, alike have a role to make roads and shared paths tomorrow and into the future will make for a We continued to build our suite of events by safer. So do the governments and authorities that safer environment for bike riding for current launching Amy’s Gran Fondo on the Great Ocean govern and provide for our community. and future generations. Road in Victoria, which was an outstanding success. Our events portfolio, which includes the ‘Amy’s Flagship events like Amy’s Gran Fondo have Rides’ and ‘Share the Road Tour’ formats, continues galvanised the bike riding community. They have to perform an important dual function for us, with also enabled the Foundation to heighten community, both communications and fundraising outcomes. organisational and governmental recognition and support about the issue of bike rider safety. As a not-for-profit organisation whose core tasks With this recognition and awareness comes are education, policy and advocacy one of our increased responsibility and expectation. largest ‘uses of funds’ will always be our people, Duncan Murray In response, we have increased our efforts with Tracey Gaudry and one of our greatest challenges, capitalisation. Chairman other cycling and safety bodies, the private sector Chief Executive Officer p. 4 p. 5 What is the Amy Gillett Foundation? It was born out of tragedy, the death of Amy Through this purpose lens, we do support more Gillett, who was accidently hit by a motorist bikes on roads as the increase in ‘mode share’ whilst cycling in Germany. Amy’s husband, does improve safety. Better safety is seen with Simon, together with Amy’s parents Mary higher cycling populations in developed nations and Denis and friends, concerned at the state and it is often linked with better shared road of safety on our roads, started the foundation. behaviour, cycling infrastructure and investment It has evolved significantly since then, in in driver and bike rider training. breadth and scope of initiatives underway. Some things remain unchanged; it is still Our role in the jigsaw of comprised of a significant volunteer base, organisations concerned including Board members, Patrons and with cycling safety is multiple. Ambassadors, who assist a core Team that drives the foundation’s initiatives. We are fortunate to have strong involvement of road safety professionals such as researchers, Since its inception, it has been a catalyst for academics, engineers and policy experts who change, focused on what should be, rather than give up their time to guide us, connecting what is. That’s why we have set ambitious aims sound science and research, so we propose and outcomes, to continue to strive for a better better solutions. We use this information to outcome over what exists today. recommend on public policy, legislation and resource allocation decisions and participate Our Mission: Safe cycling in Australia. in public discussions, where there is the Our Vision: Zero bike rider fatalities. opportunity for improved road safety outcomes.

The singular and unique purpose of our We have also led multiple initiatives directly to organisation makes a difference. Many other the public to improve safety, funded through organisations have bike rider safety in their goals donations, charity rides, corporate sponsorship The Amy Gillett but this is our only goal. This gives us the freedom and assistance. Initiatives such as; road safety to prioritise everything we do by whether it will community announcements in mainstream media, Foundation is a make a difference to safety. We work together with education programs for learner drivers, bike riders government, road authorities, corporate, motoring and school children, and rides and codes of and cycling safety organisations and concerned conduct communicating bike riders’ responsibility. charity with one public to bring about safety change. We are not a cycling promoter; our bias is safety - where purpose – reducing motorists, bike riders and pedestrians have a role to make roads and shared paths safer. the incidence of death and injury of bike riders.

p. 8 p. 9 Our work this past year Galvanisation of In May 2011, Marilyn Johnson completed her bicycle organisations four-year PhD study courtesy of the AGF Research Scholarship funded by Bradley Bayly Legal in During our strategic review in 2010, we received conjunction with MUARC. This study investigated compelling feedback from government, supporters how bike riders and drivers interact on the roads and stakeholders that cycling as a whole in using observational methods. Marilyn conducted the Keeping Australia was not a cohesive force to represent world’s first naturalistic cycling study that focused on and promote our community through all it facets. cyclist-driver near-collisions. Seeing behaviour “first From an outside perspective, the bike community hand” rather than interpreted through crash reports is seen as a myriad of organisations, each with enabled a better understanding of factors that score their own mission and purpose. While each influence the safety of on-road bike riders. In total organisation was trying to do the best thing for the study covered: cycling, as a whole there was not the level of co-ordination and singular overarching vision • Observational footage of fixed cameras across cycling, that maximised what the bike at intersections (over 180 hours) community could achieve. From a safety standpoint, we saw that more could be • Helmet camera footage on bike riders achieved by joint pooling of efforts, than (over 100 hours) individual organisations “going it alone”. • 54 events were captured including 2 collisions, Fortunately this view was shared by a number of 6 near-collisions and 46 other incidents other organisations in the bike community nationally 2010/11 has been a year and during a six month process, this group met and • 2000+ online survey respondents explored how best to align purpose and share (both motorists and bike riders) of significant change for common ground. The discussions did not deliver common agreement across all parties. However we The findings of the study were astounding: the foundation. This year collectively achieved a much better understanding of how the different cycling organisations can work • In urban environments drivers caused 87% our efforts have been on a together, and realised a far closer alignment of incidents with bike riders between ourselves and a number of other key broader scope than years cycling organisations. We have also as a • Drivers not being aware of bike riders was a community collectively planted the seeds of what major contributing factor to occurrence of past, with increased emphasis might be a future galvanisation plan down the track. incidences and collisions (83%)

on government and multiple The immediate work on galvanisation has now • Drivers side-swiping and turning across the path concluded with commitment from a number of bike riders was the most common circumstance organisation initiatives. While of cycling organisations to continue progressing leading to an incident (72%) opportunities to work together for the good of some of this work has had less the community. From a safety standpoint, we • Drivers and bike riders are equally as likely will continue our work and align it, where possible, to obey, or break road rules visibility to the public, it has with other cycling and road safety organisations to maximise its impact. In recognition of her work, Marilyn was awarded the been no less important Monash University Postgraduate Publications Award and the ARRB-Monash Transport Research Prize for in striving for better Research excellence in postgraduate research in transport.

safety outcomes. Road safety initiatives are underpinned by cycling The study is currently being replicated in Canberra safety research. The foundation supports the courtesy of a NRMA-ACT Road Safety Grant. advancement of research in conjunction with accident research organisations such as Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC).

p. 12 p. 13 Education Remembering Amy for a Reason • Align with curriculum guidelines nationally Government and (the program is currently endorsed by the safety organisations AustCycle In 2007, Amy Gillett’s mother Mary Safe, a former SA Department of Education) school teacher, developed Remembering Amy for Advocacy is an increasingly important part of the Equipping kids, youths and adults alike with skills a Reason, an educational program for school-aged • Establish quality assurance for training foundation’s work. Through public consultation and and knowledge to ride safely on and off the road children in her home state of South Australia. The and delivery of presenters road safety forums the government and relevant is fundamental to the foundation’s mission and 60-minute presentation explains to young people road authorities strive to make the road system vision. This year has seen AustCycle achieve a the importance of goal setting, perseverance, dealing • Establish methods to measure the the best possible. Through our association and number of key milestones in expanding the with disappointment and achieving success. Mary impact of the program. assistance with experts in road safety, we see it network nationally and developing the AustCycle also includes important bike safety messages, such is our role to help put the case forward for how to brand as the nationally recognised standard in as the need and importance for wearing a helmet, make cycling safer. This past year we were involved community training and education. road safety awareness, as well as information Safety Communications in the following safety forums and conferences: about the work of the Amy Gillett Foundation. Key milestones have included: The main theme of our safety communications • Policing and Safety Conference, The presentation content draws on many stories continues to be “A Metre Matters” targeting Canberra, August 2010 • Completion of the Office of Environment and of Amy’s life as a successful netballer, Olympic awareness and behaviour change of motorists. Heritages (OEH) AustCycle Cycle Proficiency rower and cyclist and a highlight for students is • Cycling Safety Conference, Project which has resulted in more than 5000 bike having the chance to see and wear Amy’s World There is little clarity in the road rules about Sydney, September 2010 riders, adults and children, increase bike-handling Cup and Olympic medals. what “sufficient overtaking distance” actually is. skills and develop safer riding behaviour. Bike riders hit from behind by a motor vehicle are • Association for the Advancement of Automotive Over the past four years, Mary has personally one of the leading causes of bike-related fatalities Medicine Conference, Las Vegas, October 2010 • Implementation of Phase one of the Healthy delivered Remembering Amy for a Reason to over in Australia. Improving the understanding of safe Communities Initiative (HCI) across Australia, 14,000 school children across 235 schools (primarily overtaking has multiple benefits for bike riders • BikeFest, Melbourne, November 2010 resulting in training and coordination of AustCycle in South Australia with some schools in NSW and and drivers alike. A message supported by in programs in six Local Government Areas (LGAs) VIC), as well as at cycling and road safety every state and territory, by drivers using a least • Australian College of Road Safety involved in the pilot phase. conferences nationally. To date, the program is a metre (and more in higher speed areas) when Conference, Melbourne, November 2010 delivered free of charge to schools, with an optional overtaking bike riders, we can take a positive step • Achieving national accreditation for the AustCycle donation being suggested to assist in covering costs. to reduce fatalities, as well as create a better • Australian Cycling Conference, Teacher Accreditation Program (ATAP) enabling a shared understanding of what is the right Adelaide, January 2011 nationally-consistent standard for AustCycle Teachers Proceeds from the 2010 Share the Road Tour and behaviour to use on the road. (cycle instructors) to teach all ages in the community Amy’s Gran Fondo have enabled the foundation to • Royal Automobile Club (WA), how to ride in on and off-road environments. commence a pilot program to expand the program Partners such as Channel 10, Fox, SBS, Val Morgan Cyclist Safety Forum, Perth, May 2011 nationally. The pilot Program will seek to: and Eye Media have given free media time to • Development of support resources for AustCycle these safety communications over the past two • Australasian Cycling Conference, programs including the ATAP Training Manual and • Establish road safety and bike safety education years, enabling us to reach millions of Australians. Brisbane, September 2011 Teacher Activity Book to support accredited Teachers as a key enabler to realising the mission and It has been rolled out over many media types and in the delivery of cycle training to the community. vision of the Foundation been adopted by a number of local councils and • Australian College of Road Safety government departments including Mornington Conference, Melbourne, September 2011 • Nationwide coverage with service providers • Complement AustCycle to deliver both skills and Peninsula Shire, City of Melbourne, Bellarine in the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, education to our current generation of bike riders Peninsula, Gosford City Council & Sunshine Coast • Road Safe – Inner Melbourne, September 2011 New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia – our future generation of motorists Council. Look out for “A Metre Matters” safety and Western Australia. messages in: • Queensland Transport Cycling • Develop a nationally-scalable delivery model, Safety Forum, Brisbane, December 2011 • Delivery of AustCycle in conjunction allowing for other presenters to deliver the • Television & Cinema with Amy’s Rides and Amy’s Gran Fondo program nationally The foundation also helped create to encourage safe participation for beginners • Radio joint submissions into: as part of the foundation’s community rides. • Retain the essence of the Foundation, with respect to the life of Amy Gillett who embraced • Outdoor billboard • National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 life and opportunity to the fullest, whilst focussing on bike and road safety • Bumper stickers • Review of Australian Road Rules 2011

• AGF ride jerseys, t-shirts and other merchandise • Coronial Inquests p. 14 p. 15 Community Engagement Share the Road Tour, Sydney NSW Amy’s Gran Fondo, Lorne, VIC through charity rides Across the 2010/11 • Ride to raise awareness of cycling • First ever Australian UCI sanctioned Gran Fondo Amy’s Rides play a dual role for the foundation. event season the safety issues on our roads. competitive event for amateur riders conducted Amy’s Rides are our chief way of talking to bike riders on fully closed roads within the Great Ocean who care about safety. We do this in a fun, rewarding foundation conducted • 30 riders rode 830 kilometres from Sydney Road and Otway regions. environment and the rides we are involved with are through the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley as diverse as the riders themselves. This broadens or was the named the and back to Sydney. • 3,100 participants took part in either the who we are able to talk to and enables bike riders of 120km competitive, fully timed event or the all types to be involved. We think of each Amy’s rider benefitting charity on • Commencing with a glittering Gala Dinner 14km recreation ride. Both events were as an ambassador for safety when they’re out there and a media launch, attended by Phil Anderson, delivered incident free. riding, promoting to other bike riders that following the following rides: Cadel Evans and Rochelle Gilmore, significant the road rules and riding with safety in mind will awareness was created both within metropolitan • 31% of all participants travelled from interstate lessen the risk of accidents. and regional NSW about the issue of attitudes or overseas and helped to contribute an economic Ride the Worlds and awareness on the road. benefit of over $7.5 million in a low tourist season. Road rules are critical to follow, even though bike UCI Event, Geelong VIC riders who break them may think it is safe to do so. • Using funds generated by the event, the AGF As a vulnerable road user group, bike riders are easy • In excess of 1,000 riders on the World Amy’s Ride, Geelong VIC invested $25,000 towards a joint bike awareness to single out. When all bike riders obey the road rules, Championships Course and safety campaign with Bike Safe, a Bellarine we get more respect from motorists. More respect • In excess of 2,500 riders participated, Peninsula safety authority. equals less aggression and better safety on the roads. • AGF participated with key safety messages riding distances between 1km and 120km When some bike riders don’t obey the rules, the to the cycling public and broader sports watching reckless actions of a few get unfairly applied to community and also from a fundraising perspective. Benefitting Charity Events the cycling community as a whole. Parra Pedal for the Amy Gillett • 83 repetitions of ‘a metre matters’ television Foundation, Sydney NSW In addition to the events listed that the foundation From the research conducted by Marilyn Johnson spot run nationally on OneHD and Channel TEN directly was involved in operating, there was also at MUARC, approximately 7% of bike riders go over the Saturday and Sunday. • Nearly 1,800 riders attended, riding distances significant growth and interest from other event through red lights, similar to motorists. That means between 20km to 55km. promoters approaching the foundation to align the vast majority of the cycling community, who do • A 3½ minute special feature was recorded and their event with the AGF cause in helping to obey the road rules, pick up an unfair reputation run on AustCycle, the bicycle education • The foundation partnered with the NSW State improve safety, attitudes and awareness based on the actions of a few. Getting the 7% organisation jointly owned by the foundation Government to hold the event on the extensive on our roads. down to near zero is not insurmountable and is and Cycling Australia. cycle paths network that links Western Sydney something that we think the cycling community with the CBD. Such events included: needs to take the lead itself on. We can’t ask for motorists to change behaviour in the name of Amy’s Ride, Adelaide SA • The focus of the event was on grass roots • Rocky Bike 4 Life Event safety if we don’t look in the mirror and ask the participation to encourage families and community (Rockhampton, Queensland) same things of ourselves and our fellow riders. • 3,000 riders participated, riding members who may not have considered riding a distances between 25km and 100km. bike to take part and do so in a safe manner. • Scody High Country Challenge The other purpose of Amy’s Rides is to help support (Mt. Buller, Victoria) the foundation and its work. Our rides currently form • Amy’s home town, and proudly attended • First time ever an Amy Gillett Foundation the backbone of our funding and we would like to by Amy’s parents Mary and Denis Safe recreation ride had been held in NSW. • PMM Community Challenge (Hobart, Tasmania) thank each and every rider and sponsor who chooses to participate and help us. • Arthur’s Seat Challenge (Mornington, Victoria) Big Canberra Bike Ride incorporating Amy’s Ride, Canberra ACT • Hotham Challenge Ride (Mt. Hotham, Victoria)

• Over 1,200 riders attended, riding distances • Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle (Sydney, NSW). between 25km and 105km.

• The event was conducted in association with Pedal Power and the Heart Foundation ACT to create Canberra’s largest ever recreation bike ride. p. 16 p. 17 Amy Gillett Foundation Partners Foundation Organisation & Media, Design Event Partners Partners Program Partners & Print Partners

as at 30 September 2011 p. 20 p. 21 The Management Team Rachael Kininmonth Tracey Gaudry

Dr Marilyn Johnson

Melitta Pinney

p. 22 p. 23 Dave Lee Simon Gillett Jack Zagorski Michael Forbes Jenny Macpherson

p. 24 p. 25 Board Chris Criddle Tracey Gaudry Rod Katz Duncan Murray Matthew Pringle Alastair Simson Chief Executive Officer Chairman • Partner, Crescent Capital • Transport Policy Researcher • Partner/Executive Director, • Formerly Global Brand Director Partners • Board Member, Cycling • Group CEO, Cape York Institute Pitcher Partners - Mainland, Fonterra Brands. Australia and AustCycle • Council Member, • Chairman Waterwheel Group, Pedal Power ACT • Previously, Partner Otway • Previous roles within Pitcher • Previously, Global Category Director GroundProbe and Steel • Member Anti-Doping Rule Partners, CEO Belong Group Partners and predecessor firms Manager – Dairy Food, Line Group Violation Panel, Australian Sports • Previously President of the and Legion Interactive, CEO since 1982, predominantly marketing roles across a variety Anti-doping Authority (ASADA) Bicycle Federation of Australia Platinum Media and Australian providing advice and services to of industries - George Weston • Previously Chairman – under his leadership managed CEO EyeCorp clients across a variety of Foods, NZ Express Transport, Sufhardware International and • Formerly Head of Company a number of Government industries including advertising, Reckitt Benckiser and Montana Director Simply Squeezed and Operations and Executive Group funded projects and built • Previously Chairman, financial and investment, media, Wines Valley Longwall Group member, Jacobs Australia; stronger linkages with other Full Circle Holdings retail and transport. Strategic and Business cycling stakeholders through • Chair, AGF Communications • Previous employment at Pacific Development Manager – DLA the Cycling Promotion Alliance • Bachelor of Arts • Chair, AGF Finance, Governance Advisory Committee Equity Partners and McKinsey & Phillips Fox, and Ernst & Young and Law degrees and Governance Advisory Company • Chair, AGF Research & Policy Committee • Diploma – Company Directors • In her professional road cycling Advisory Committee • Racing bicycles at club Course (Graduate: April 2007) • Bachelor of Civil Engineering career, Tracey competed at two and state level on and • Board member, Rowing Victoria and member of Australian and Business Administration. Olympic Games, three Tours de • Awarded the 2005 Cycling off for 20 years Institute of Company Directors France, ranked 3rd in the World, Promotion Award won over fifty international medals and multiple National • Economics and Law Championships qualifications & PhD in Management (transport) • Accomplished key note speaker and facilitator, presenting at research, business and philanthropic events p. 26 p. 27 Board Patrons

Mark Textor The Board of the Amy Gillett Phil Anderson Mark Webber Simon Gillett Foundation expresses their • Managing Director & deep appreciation to departing One of Australia’s most Currently Australia’s only Formula Simon married Amy in 2004 Co-Founder of Crosby Textor Board Members Di Gillett and successful cyclists, achieving One driver, Mark now races with and was formerly her coach, Stephen Hodge (both founding over 90 professional victories Red Bull, after successful stints guiding her to win two World • The Australian Financial Review Board Members) for their throughout his 15 year European with Jaguar, Minardi and Williams. Rowing Championships. named Mark as one of the 10 commitment and service career including holding the When he’s off the track, Mark is a most powerful people in over the past five years. yellow jersey in the Tour de keen cyclist and also devotes Simon himself has represented Australia in 2007. He was the France for 9 days, a feat not much energy to a number of Australia at six World Rowing youngest figure honoured in yet matched by any other children’s charities, including his Championships. He won Silver both the BRW and the AFR lists Australian cyclist. namesake’s Pure Tasmania and Bronze medals in successive in 2000 and 2002. Challenge. years and then won back to back After becoming Australia’s World Championships. • Mark has also been engaged by first-ever Tour de France yellow “To achieve a really big goal you Following his retirement as an more than 20 premier national jersey wearer in 1981, Anderson need to prepare for it. Adjust your athlete Simon was National industry associations, including pushed his body and mind to its life. Apply yourself. Just go out Directorof Coaching Education the Australian Bankers’ limits. One of a handful of and do it ….. As I started to do and National team selector for Association, the Business Australians then racing in Europe well out of my own profession, it Australian Rowing for six years, Council of Australia and Free TV. in the 1980s, he also dismantled made me want to give something and Head Coach of Australian many of the cultural and social back and to help people back Rowing leading up to the • Prior to founding Crosby|Textor, barriers that until then had home. I don’t like to shout about Atlanta Olympics. Mark was Australasian Managing hindered Australian cyclists. it, but that’s my philosophy and Director and one of the three that’s what I’ll continue to do.” He is a passionate cyclist, founding Asia-Pacific team It is due to his efforts that witha keen interest in leaders of Wirthlin Worldwide. today’s Australian cyclists enjoy motorsport, particularly so many opportunities. Tarmac Rallies achieving several • Mark holds a degree in podium finishes in recent years. Economics from The Australian National University. p. 28 p. 29 Ambassadors

Andrew Banks Craig Bingham Jed Macartney Graham Reilly

Katie Brown Rex Comb Alison Marquardt Rowena Roque Del Castillo

Matt Dimattina David Dunn Rob Marshall Richelle Ward

Cadel Evans Rod Evans Jon Leighton Vivienne Olian

Brian Gallagher Tony Gaudry Gillian Dollard Carla Scragg

Rochelle Gilmore Olivia Gollan Bruce Hick

Lorian Graham Lindy Hayward Volunteers Stephen Hodge Warren McDonald Hundreds have worked on AGF events – Amy’s Ride Advisory Committees David Moffat Kate Nichols Geelong, Parra Pedal, Big Canberra Bike Ride, Amy’s Ride SA, Amy’s Gran Fondo and Share the Road Tour. Research & Policy Louise Padgett Andy Penn Jack Zagorski – office volunteer • Dr Rod Katz (Chair), Transport Policy Consultant • Matt Pringle (Chair), Governance & Financial Alexis Rhodes Gerry Ryan Jack generously donates his time one day a Management Partner week in the AGF office to assist with the team • Michael Forbes, Cycling Safety Policy and Mary & Denis Safe Andy Sheats on various projects. Jack’s assistance has been Advocate • Chris Criddle, Financial Management greatly appreciated. Mark Textor John Trevorrow • Dr Jan Garrard, Social Policy/Researcher • Simon Gillett, Strategy Anthony Willis • David Healy, Road Safety Consultant • Duncan Murray, Commercial Strategy & Governance • Stephen Hodge, Cycling Advocacy Club 500 Supporters • Matt Dimattina, Finance, Insurance • Dr Marilyn Johnson, Cycling Safety Researcher Noor Blumer Mark Chapman Management Team • Andrew O’Brien, Transport infrastructure/safety Geoff Barnett Aaron De Fina industry Consultant • Tracey Gaudry, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Hodge Michael Farrington Communications • Simon Gillett, Executive Patron & Event Manager Alastair Simson Fiona & Tony Fox • Alastair Simpson (Chair), Marketing Professional • Dr Marilyn Johnson, Research Manager Mark Hulskamp Ryan Genero • Michael Scott, Marketing Professional • Rachael Kininmonth, Event Coordinator John Lister James Gray • Geoff Donohue, Corporate Marketing • David Lee, Head of Marketing Dennis & Mary Safe Jon Irvine • Brian Gallagher, Marketing and Communications • Jenny Macpherson, Communications Coordinator Norman Macleod Mark & Helen Johnson • Mark Textor, Campaigns and Advocacy Consultant • Melitta Pinney, AGF Administrator Finance, Fundraising & Governance Bridget Aitkens Mal Jones

Information as at 30 September 2011 Simon Cannington Amanda Logan Information as at 30 Sep 2011 p. 30 p. 31 The tragic death of Amy Gillett in a Remembering cycling crash was the catalyst that lead to the establishment of the foundation. This defines our roots and is the reason Amy behind why the foundation set on the path of improving safety for all bike riders.

July 2010 marked the 5th Anniversary of Amy’s Amy Gillett Bikeway passing. While our work and scope as a foundation has evolved, we reinforce the positive achievements A long-term commitment by the South Australian of Amy and her life in meaningful ways. Government has seen 2 stages of the 4-stage 32km Rail Trail Project already completed. Stage 1 from Oakbank to Woodside (3.5km) was opened in Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship. January 2012. Stage 2 from Woodside to Charleston (4.5km) was opened in July 2011. Stage 3 funding for Amy had a great love for life, sport and education. the leg from Charleston to Mount Torrens has been The Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship seeks to honour confirmed and work is underway. her memory by supporting the young women who aspire to the same pursuit of sporting and The Amy Gillett Bikeway provides a safe and educational excellence. This Scholarship offers a picturesque recreational environment in the unique opportunity to assist Australia’s talented Adelaide Hills region for cyclists, walkers up-and-coming women cyclists by providing and horse riders to enjoy. international competition and training opportunities. The Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship is a partnership between the AGF and Cycling Australia. The AGF is Amy Safe (Gillett) Netball Award also grateful for the support of Bianchi, Urban Hotels, Cadence Tours and Rudy Project for their The School Sport Australia Netball Championships generous donation of equipment and products for brings together state school netball teams in a the recipient and the Australian Institute of Sport national competition annually. In each game, players (AIS) with support of medical services for the 2011 nominate an opposition team player who exemplifies recipient. The current and past recipients of the on-court behavior, skills and team contribution – all scholarship are: qualities that Amy was well known for as an avid amateur netball player. The player with the most 2011 - Joanne Hogan, VIC votes throughout the championships is awarded 2010 - Rachel Neylan, SA the Amy Safe (Gillett) Netball Award. 2009 - Amber Halliday, SA 2008 - Carlee Taylor, SA The 2011 winner was Leigh Kalsbeek from the ACT. 2007 - Carla Ryan, QLD 2006 - Jessie Maclean, ACT

p. 33 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2011

Financials Notes 2011 2010

$ $

Current Assets

Cash And Cash Equivalents 4 581,458 507,567

Trade Receivables 5 71,021 20,225

Inventories 6 26,699 5,433

Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2011 Other 7 12,134 9,944

Total Current Assets 691,312 543,169

Notes 2011 2010

$ $ Non Current Assets

Revenue Property, Plant And Equipment 8 5,716 12,982

Sales Revenue 2 48,577 1,859 Intangible Assets 9 - -

Other income 2 1,643,555 996,089 Total Non Current Assets 5,716 12,982

Total Revenue 1,692,132 997,948 Total Assets 697,028 556,151

Expenditure Current Liabilities

Cost of Sales (23,502) (152) Trade And Other Payables 10 20,310 6,953

Occupancy expenses (19,737) (18,378) Provisions 11 16,033 8,430

Administrative expenses (1,110,884) (463,454) Other 12 99,760 11,693

Employee expenses (384,789) (239,124) Total Current Liabilities 136,103 27,076

Scholarship expenses (58,157) (33,214) Total Liabilities 136,103 27,076

Professional and consulting related fees (28,531) (98,557) Net Assets 560,925 529,075

Other expenses (34,682) (26,533)

Trust Funds

Surplus from continuing operations 31,850 118,536 Settlement Sum 10 10

Other comprehensive income - - Accumulated Surplus 13 560,915 529,065

Total comprehensive income for the period 31,850 118,536 Total Trust Funds 560,925 529,075

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Notes to the audited financial (c) Basis of measurement Audited Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2011 statements for the year ended The financial statements have been prepared on 30 June 2011 an accruals basis and are based on historical costs unless otherwise stated in the notes. Note 1: Statement of significant 2 011 2010 accounting policies (g) Revenue $ $ (a) Reporting entity Revenue from public donations is recorded when Cash flow from operating activities the trust obtains control over donations money. The directors of the trustee company have Revenue from sale of goods is recognised Receipts from customers 1,725,783 969,436 prepared the financial statements of the trust on upon the delivery of goods to customers. the basis that the trust is a non-reporting entity Other revenue is recognised when the right Interest Received 12,559 13,050 because there are no users dependent on general to receive the revenue has been established. purpose financial statements. These financial Payments to suppliers and employees (1,663,174) (867,283) statements are therefore special purpose Interest revenue is recognised when it becomes receivable on a proportional basis taking in to Net cash provided by operating activities 75,168 115,203 financial statements that have been prepared in order to meet the requirements of the trust deed, account the interest rates applicable to the the information needs of stakeholders and for the financial assets. All revenue is stated net of basis of preparation of the income tax return. the amount of goods and services tax (GST). Cash flow from investing activities The financial statements have been prepared in (h) Inventories Payment for property, plant and equipment (1,277) (4,624) accordance with the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the directors Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 0 2,035 have determined are appropriate to meet the net realisable value. The cost of inventories purposes of preparation. Such accounting includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the Net cash used in investing activities (1,277) (2,589) policies are consistent with the previous period inventories and other costs incurred in bringing unless stated otherwise. them to their existing location and condition. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price Cash flow from financing activities (b) Statement of compliance in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and Proceeds from settled sum - - The special purpose financial report has been selling expenses. prepared in accordance with all applicable Net cash provided by financing activities - - Accounting Standards, with the exception of: (i) Plant and Equipment

AASB 119: Employee Benefits Items of plant and equipment are measured AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures at cost less accumulated depreciation and Net increase in cash held 73,891 112,614 AASB 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosures accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes Cash at beginning of financial year 507,567 394,953 AASB 118: Revenue expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Cash at end of financial year 581,458 507,567

p. 36 p. 37 Gains and losses on disposal of an item of plant months of the reporting date are measured at and equipment are determined by comparing the their nominal amounts based on remuneration proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount rates which are expected to be paid when the of property, plant and equipment and are liability is settled. All other employee benefit recognised net within other income in liabilities are measured at the present value of profit or loss. the estimated future cash outflow to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Depreciation is calculated over the depreciable amount, which is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual Contributions are made by the entity to an value. Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss employee superannuation fund are recognised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful in the balance sheet as a liability, after deducting lives of each part of an item of computer any contributions already paid and in the income software. For all other asset classes, the statement as an expense as they become diminishing value method of depreciation payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised is used. The estimated useful lives for the as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a current and comparative periods are as follows: reduction in the future payment is available.

(l) Impairment of assets 2 011 2010 Assets with an indefinite useful life are not office equipment 2-10 years 2-10 years amortised but are tested annually for impairment in accordance with AASB 136. Assets subject computer software 2.5 years 2.5 years to annual depreciation or amortisation are Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual reviewed for impairment whenever events values are reviewed at each financial year-end or circumstances arise that indicates that the and adjusted if appropriate. carrying amount of the asset may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognised where The carrying amount of plant and equipment is the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not recoverable amount. The recoverable amount in excess of the recoverable amount from those of an asset is defined as the higher of its fair assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on value less costs to sell and value in use. the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment (m) Comparative Figures and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash Where required by Accounting Standards flows have been discounted to present values in comparative figures have been adjusted to determining recoverable amounts. conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year. (j) Intangibles

Trademarks (n) Income tax Trademarks are recognised at cost of acquisition. Patents and trademarks have an indefinite life The Amy Gillett Foundation Trust is a Deductible and are carried at cost less any impairment Gift Recipient from 14 September 2007. As such losses. the foundation is exempt from paying income tax. (k) Employee Benefits Price Waterhouse Coopers conducted the 2010 - Liabilities arising in respect of wages and 2011 Financial Statements Audit. salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits expected to be settled within twelve p. 38 p. 39 Volunteer Service to the Amy Gillett Foundation is a Interested in safety? powerful way to honour your memory or that The work of the foundation is carried out by of loved ones, and a respectful way to reflect a small core team of six part-time and full-time your values and high regard for bike rider staff and many volunteers. Volunteers come in safety for generations to come. many roles and the strength and successes of How to get involved AGF is largely thanks to their passion and • Major Gifts – these help the Amy Gillett commitment. Many of the Amy’s rides helpers, Foundation plan long-term safety initiatives all our Board, Ambassadors, members of and specific campaign outcomes and give us Advisory Committees, and Patrons volunteer an opportunity to recognise the major donor. The work of the AGF is carried out by a small their time. Whatever your skill set or inclination, if you think you have the time and would like • Workplace Giving – many employers enable core team of staff and volunteers, to help, we’d love to hear from you. wage deductions to be made to charities; others have a workplace matching scheme where the underpinned by immense support from many employer matches personal donations. Enquire partner organisations. Everybody who gets Become a donor or fundraiser at your workplace now. Financially, the foundation is funded by the All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. involved is compelled to make a difference. If generosity of community and organisation The Amy Gillett Foundation is the only active donations. We receive no ongoing government charity in Australia with Deductible Gift Recipient you think you can help, we’d love to hear from funding. Like other charities, we have limited (tax deductible) status that directly promotes resources and what we do receive, gets used cycling and bike rider safety. you. directly within the organisation. The cause of cycling safety is Australia wide and so is our Partnering with the AGF millions. We offer the opportunity to raise mission. There are many issues for which we Live and breathe safety a partner organisation’s reputation and would like to do more and with increased funds The foundation has been fortunate to have the profile through our programs. we can. Making a donation to the Amy Gillett Safety starts with each of us. Whether you help of multiple organisations and much of our Foundation will help make our environment ride a bike, drive a car, get about on foot, or work is underpinned by this support. The • Brand and organisational alignment with AGF safer for riding. all three, respect for other road users is resulting outcomes of these partnerships have values. The AGF stands for safety and respect paramount. Keeping in mind the huge differences been increased awareness, resources and results on and off our roads. These values have a direct You can help through: in vulnerability and consequences a car/bike/ for safety initiatives. There is no “one size fits all” or complimentary alignment with many pedestrian crash can have helps us to alter our and partnerships are structured based on how consumer and corporate brands. We have • The Peloton – An annual donation starting perspective in a positive mindful way. Many of their involvement aligns with their objectives and worked closely with organisations to tailor their from $250 that is a way of demonstrating our road issues are behaviour based – leading by how the foundation can leverage the best of what involvement to maximise the awareness and your commitment to improving cycling example is a great first step for others to follow. each partner can offer. benefit of their brand association with the AGF. and road safety.

Working with the AGF can bring multiple benefits: • Access to an engaged community. The cycling • Participate and fundraise at Amy’s Rides and Contact Us/Follow Us community is growing strongly and represents other participation events. We have rides in a • Directly supporting initiatives for public good. a broad cross section of the Australian public. number of cities and states. Show your support We’re happy to hear from you, receive your Many organisations have in their mission and Due to the broad nature of AGF rides and and get some fun bike riding in a safe feedback and get your help. Here are the best vision an undertaking of safety. This can be safety communications, the Foundation touches environment at the same time. ways to get in touch with us: public safety, of members, of employees and multiple target cycling and road user audiences. their families. The initiatives of the foundation Partnerships can be structured to focus on the • Donate directly by direct deposit, cheque or Telephone: 03 9533 3180 have a broad public benefit, as most Australians target audience that an organisation wishes online credit card payment. Email: [email protected] will have someone they care about who rides a to connect with. Internet: www.amygillett.org.au bike. Supporting an AGF initiative makes a • Fundraise/Organise an Event – many individuals difference to community safety. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the and organisations conduct events/activities to Want to stay abreast of our bike safety work? outcomes your organisation is trying to achieve raise funds on behalf of the Amy Gillett Subscribe, like, or follow us at: • Visible demonstration of an organisation’s social and how a partnership with the Foundation can Foundation. Our events and fundraising platform responsibility goals. A number of the AGF help realise them and together bring about a takes care of all the administration. eNews: http://www.amygillett.org.au/subscribe initiatives are highly visible to the wider public. safer environment for cyclists and all road users. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ Our rides reach many thousands of people and • Gifts in Wills and Memorial Services - a gift in amygillettfoundation our safety communications have reached your Will or in lieu of flowers at a Memorial Twitter: https://twitter.com/amygillettfdn p. 40 p. 41 References

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