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2018/19 Annual Report 1

About Sport NSW Table of Contents

Sport NSW is the peak industry body for sport in the state. About Sport NSW...... 1

Sport NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation, representing Chairperson’s Message...... 2 NSW sporting organisations as The Voice of Sport to raise and respond to issues that impact on all levels of sport and to foster the future Board of Directors & Staff...... 3 development of sport in New South Wales.

Membership...... 4

Purpose, Vision Chief Executive Officer’s Report...... 5

and Mission Female Programs...... 7

Our Purpose Inclusion Programs...... 9 Sport NSW exists to support its Members and promote, strengthen and advocate for the sector so more people and communities in NSW NSW Community Sports Awards ...... 11 enjoy the significant benefits sport and active recreation provides. Our Vision NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony ...... 13 To be the voice of sport in New South Wales. NSW Sports Awards...... 14 Our Mission To lead New South Wales sport in building connected, healthy and NSW Hall of Champions...... 15 active communities. Chair of Finance Report...... 16 Our Values • Leadership 2018-19 Financial Report...... 17

• Innovation Our Partners...... 30 • Integrity

• Inclusion

• Equality

What We Do Advocacy Sport NSW represents more than 80 State Sporting Organisations, as well as Disability State Sporting Organisations, Local Councils, sports industry bodies and sports businesses. We advocate the case for sport to all levels of government and other agencies on behalf of the entire sport sector in NSW. Recognition and Networking The sporting community in NSW is brought together by Sport NSW to celebrate the achievements of athletes, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers. Sport NSW present the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony, incorporating both the annual NSW Sports Awards and Hall of Champions Induction, as well as the Community Sports Awards and other networking opportunities. Sport Development and Collaboration A key plank of Sport NSW’s strategy is to work with members to build and share knowledge through education, training and the showcasing of industry best practice. Cover Images: Jessica and NSW NSW Lauren with Parker Fox (2018 (2018 Athlete a Disability) Athlete of the of the Year) Year 2

Chairperson’s Message It is my pleasure to present this report to our Members and Stakeholders for the 2018-19 financial year.

It has been an interesting 12 months in the sporting landscape with a record amount of funding being granted for the development of sporting infrastructure and facility development.

I would like to acknowledge the support and advocacy provided by the former Minister for Sport – The Hon. Stuart Ayres MP and Office of Sport Chief Executive – Matt Miller. Sport in NSW is in a better place because of your contributions and on behalf of the entire sporting sector we thank you for your commitment and passion.

It has been another busy year of outstanding events, including the 2018 NSW Champions of Sport ceremony, growing in size again this year. To cope with this demand we are taking the event to a new venue in 2019 – The Star. It is sure to be the night of nights on the sporting calendar to celebrate the NSW Sports Awards winners and Hall of Champions inductees.

Thank you to the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, the Office of Sport and particularly Alan Whelpton AO, for their ongoing support of this event.

I also recognise the Community Sports Awards held in June, at Parliament House, where we were joined by Minister for Sport The Hon. John Sidoti MP to assist with the presentations. This event provides a special forum to recognise the valuable contribution of our volunteers in sport, particularly at grassroots level. Without these people the sporting community would struggle to operate or exist. Congratulations and thank you to everyone, for whatever role you play – you make the sporting world go around.

There were many education events and our annual Industry Conference that recorded increased attendees from the previous year. At this event Sport NSW proudly launched the Sector Strategic Plan – Future Directions 2019-22 – in the attendance of both the Minister and Shadow Minister for Sport in February 2019. This document was entrusted to Sport NSW to write and it will prove to provide a sound framework and base for the planning for sport in this state.

I congratulate Sport NSW CEO Darren Simpson on the Future Directions document and for all the outstanding achievements and the level of development undertaken during the year. The small but highly talented and effective team at Sport NSW continue to achieve in great strides for the organisation – thank you Murray Elbourn, Chiara Misuraca, Jessica Schwartz and Les Rushbrook, and I welcome Libby Sadler to the team who joined us late in the financial year when Chiara Misuraca left us.

I would like to thank the Board of Sport NSW, with each Director willingly providing support and contribution to the organisation. To Chris Hall (Deputy Chair), Gregory Will (Chair of Finance), Tracie Edmondson, Susan Horwitz, Rob Smith, Ross Bidencope, David Thompson, Peter Hugg and Elisa Holmes, I am very grateful of the time and effort that you offer and look forward to continuing to lead the strategic direction of Sport NSW.

I also wish to acknowledge the outstanding stewardship that Joseph La Posta provided as Chairperson of Sport NSW prior to his appointment as CEO, Multicultural NSW. There is no doubt that you have proudly left the organisation in a better position during this tenure.

Finally, I congratulate Ross Bidencope on being awarded Life Membership of Sport NSW, for his outstanding service over 10 years. Your commitment has been unwavering and your contribution is testament to the financial position that we are in today. Thank you and congratulations.

I wish everyone a successful year ahead as we all strive to make sport in NSW the best it can be.

Carolyn Campbell Chairperson 3

Board of Directors

Carolyn Campbell Chris Hall Gregory Will Ross Bidencope Tracie Edmondson Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Chair of Finance

Elisa Holmes Susan Horwitz Peter Hugg Rob Smith David Thompson

Staff

Darren Simpson Jessica Schwartz Murray Elbourn Libby Sadler Les Rushbrook Chief Executive Officer Operations and Events Disability Inclusion Programs Manager Finance Officer Manager Manager 4

Membership 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019

ORGANISATION NSW Rogaining Association Sportspeople AFL NSW/ACT NSW Rugby League UniSport Australia Amputee Golf NSW NSW Rugby Union UNSW Sport Archery NSW NSW Touch Association World Martial Arts Alliance Athletics NSW NSW Ultimate Australian Powerchair Hockey (NSW) NSW Waterski Federation LOCAL COUNCILS Australian Sailing (NSW) Orienteering NSW Blacktown City Council Badminton NSW Paddle NSW Camden Council Baseball NSW Pony Club NSW Campbelltown City Council Basketball NSW Powerchair Football Australia (NSW) Central Coast Council Billiards & Snooker Association NSW Regional Academies of Sport (NSW) City of Canterbury Bankstown Blind Cricket NSW Riding for the Disabled NSW City of Parramatta Blind Sports NSW Rowing NSW City of Ryde BMX NSW Sailability NSW Clarence Valley Council Boccia NSW Sailing for Everybody Foundation Coffs Harbour City Council Bowls NSW Skate NSW Cumberland Council Cerebral Palsy Sport and Recreation Ski & Snowboard Australia (Northern) Dubbo Regional Council Association NSW Softball NSW Fairfield City Council Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Special Olympics Australia (NSW) Hunters Hill Council NSW Squash NSW Inner West Council Cricket NSW State Volleyball NSW Kempsey Shire Council Croquet NSW Surf Life Saving NSW Lake Macquarie City Council Cycling NSW Surfing NSW Liverpool City Council Diving NSW Swimming NSW Newcastle City Council Dragon Boats NSW Table Tennis NSW Northern Beaches Council Equestrian NSW Tennis NSW Penrith City Council Football NSW Tenpin Bowling NSW Port Macquarie Hastings Council Golf NSW Transplant Australia (NSW) Queanbeyan Palerang Council Gymnastics NSW Triathlon NSW Randwick City Council Hockey NSW Water Polo NSW Snowy Valleys Council Ice Hockey NSW Wheelchair Sports NSW Sutherland Shire Council Judo NSW Women’s Bowls NSW The Hills Shire Council Karting NSW Tweed Shire Council Little Athletics NSW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Upper Hunter Shire Council Masters Swimming NSW Association of Heads of Independent Wagga Wagga City Council Motorcycling NSW Girls Schools National Association of Speedway Austswim NSW LIFE MEMBERS Australia (NSW&ACT) Belgravia Leisure Frances Crampton AM Netball NSW Bicycle NSW Martin Meredith Northern NSW Football Drilldance NSW Phill Bates AM NSW Amateur Pistol Association DWF Australia Rob Boutcher NSW Biathlon Association Jack Newton Junior Golf NSW Bocce Federation Macquaire University Sport INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS NSW Clay Target Association NSW Deaf Sports Geoff Day NSW Council of Australian Parachute Otium Planning Federation PCYC NSW NSW Goalball Personal Defence Studios NSW Handball Royal Life Saving Society NSW Ice Racing Australia NSW NSW Ice Skating Association Sailors with Disabilities NSW Rifle Association Sports 4 All 5

Chief Executive Officer’s Report “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” John Wooden

I am delighted to present my fourth report as Chief Executive and willingness to give of their time for Sport NSW events and Officer of Sport NSW and to provide an update on the 2018-19 projects. year as well as the ongoing growth and development of Sport Sport NSW also maintained its strong relationship with the NSW as your representative body and advocate. It is an ever- Department of Family & Community Services (FACS) during present focus of Sport NSW to continue to provide valuable 2018-19. Former Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams products and services to our members and partners through supported the 2018 NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony and ongoing opportunities for collaboration, recognition, education presented awards on the night. Our thanks also to Richard and development. Hawkins and Kellie May at FACS, who have now changed Government Partnerships names to the Department of Communities and Justice. Sport NSW is the independent peak body for sport in the Finally with respect to Government partnerships, in 2018-19 state, however we receive wonderful support from the NSW Sport NSW entered into a two year agreement with the National Government through the Office of Sport. The current level of Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) on an Information, Linkages financial assistance ($250,000 per annum) is thanks in large and Capacity Building program. The grant has ensured that our part to the support of the former Minister for Sport, The Hon. work in the disability and inclusion space continues to evolve Stuart Ayres MP, and the former Chief Executive of the Office of and also expand further into regional areas. Further details are Sport, Matt Miller. outlined in the Inclusion Programs report on page 9. On behalf of Sport NSW, I would like to take this opportunity Future Directions 2019-2022 to sincerely thank both gentlemen for the faith and trust they The first half of the financial year was dominated by the showed in Sport NSW. work done in preparing the sector strategic plan titled Future The transition to a long-term funding arrangement for Sport Directions 2019-2022. This was one of the largest pieces of NSW, which Minister Ayres and Matt Miller wholeheartedly work undertaken by Sport NSW in recent times and was once supported just over three years ago, has been a turning point again a tremendous show of faith in the organisation by former for the stability and growth of the organisation. It has led to new Minister Ayres in entrusting responsibility for the plan to the programs, services and partnerships which are all designed industry body rather than it being written by the Government. to assist Sport NSW members. With Minister Ayres leaving the A comprehensive consultation process took place before the sport portfolio, and Matt Miller heading for retirement from the final document was produced. Key focus areas were increased public service, I wish to once again reiterate our thanks to you funding to state and disability sporting organisations, plus the both for your support of the sector in NSW and wish you well on pillars of collaboration, capacity, innovation and engagement. your respective paths. Importantly the proposals put forward called on all segments The working relationship between the Office of Sport and Sport of the sector – government, organisations and Sport NSW – to NSW continues to be one of great trust and respect. Both play their part in moving the sector forward. I would also like to organisations collaborate regularly and Sport NSW is regarded acknowledge the work of Andrew Hamilton, seconded to Sport as the primary source of sector-wide intelligence, which NSW from the Office of Sport on the Future Directions project, reflects the organisations tag line of ‘The Voice of Sport’. Once as a key contributor and co-writer. again in 2018-19 Sport NSW were involved in a host of Office Future Directions 2019-2022 was launched at the 2019 Sport of Sport projects, working groups and steering committees NSW Industry Conference. The NSW State Election followed representing the views of the sector. I would like to extend my soon after and since that time a number of machinery of sincere thanks to Matt Miller, Acting Chief Executive Karen government changes and funding challenges have meant Jones, and Executive Directors Phil Hamdorf, Anne Gripper, that the progress on the contents of the plan has not been as and Veronica Lee for their genuine engagement with Sport NSW 6 significant as we may have liked. However, in line with the quote at Governance the top of this report, Sport NSW will continue to push forward in At the October AGM there was one change to the Board with David as many areas as possible and will be ready to engage when the Thompson, CEO at Hockey NSW, elected to replace Andrew Hore opportunity presents over the four-year lifetime of the plan. who stood down due to time commitments. In February of 2019 Sport NSW Operations our Chairperson of the previous four years Joseph La Posta stood down from the Board after his appointment to the position of Chief As mentioned above, Sport NSW has an ever-present focus on Executive of Multicultural NSW. Rob Smith joined the Board in March, improving the services and benefits to our members and partners. appointed to the Casual Vacancy created by Joseph’s resignation. Over recent years the organisation has built to a strong position on the back of new initiatives in the areas of inclusion and female Joseph had a profound impact on the organisation and was an programs, the introduction of new events such as the Industry instrumental part of the growth and development of Sport NSW Conference and NSW Champions of Sport ceremony, and ongoing outlined above. On a personal note, I am extremely grateful to Joseph networking and education opportunities. for his support and guidance in my role as CEO of Sport NSW and the leadership he provided as a whole. Joseph was succeeded as Events such as Sports Biz Seminars, AICD Governance Training, Chairperson by Netball NSW CEO Carolyn Campbell in a seamless CEO Breakfasts and Women’s Network events are regular features transition and I can only thank Carolyn for the enthusiasm and energy of the calendar. At the time of writing even more new initiatives are she has for the role and her unwavering support. Further, thank you in the planning for the 2019-20 year, including the Fast Track for to new Deputy Chair Chris Hall and Chair of Finance Gregory Will for Female Coaches short course being delivered in conjunction with your commitment and contribution. our partners ACPE. Sport NSW will farewell long standing Chair of Finance Ross The financial position of Sport NSW is outlined in detail towards Bidencope at the 2019 AGM where this report will be presented. the back of this Annual Report however I would like to highlight the Ross has served on the Sport NSW Board for ten years, nine as Chair progress in this area. Revenue for the 2018-19 financial year grew of Finance, and the financial position we find ourselves in has much to a tick under $924,000, which is over double that of the revenue to do with the oversight provided by Ross. Thank you Ross for your only three years ago in 2015-16. Expenses have grown in line with dedication to the organisation and the sector. Thank you also to all our revenue which demonstrates the increased level of service Sport NSW Directors, who volunteer their time and balance their busy Sport NSW is now providing, as each new initiative comes with its professional lives with the commitment of sitting on the Board. implementation costs.

Changes this year regarding the recognition of revenue have also Acknowledgements ensured that reporting now reflects the activity in the year more Sport NSW exists to serve our members, being sporting clearly than it has in the past where inconsistent grant funding had organisations, businesses, councils and individuals. I would like to led to peaks and troughs in financial reports. Importantly Sport sincerely thank all members for their membership. Sport NSW will NSW continues to live within its means, maintaining a healthy and continue to work hard as your advocate and supporter as we strive consistent balance sheet position over the last five years. for continuous improvement in the sector together. Recognition One group that I simply can not thank enough is our partners. I have said many times that ‘nobody plays for Sport NSW’. Accordingly, In November 2018 it was our privilege to host the second NSW our partners join with us to support the sector as a whole and for Champions of Sport ceremony at Rosehill Gardens. This is a huge that we are particularly grateful. Thank you to the Office of Sport, the undertaking for the small Sport NSW team and we were delighted Department of Family & Community Services, the Australian College that the event grew in both attendance and prestige. Five more NSW of Physical Education, Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW, the sporting greats were inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions and University of NSW, icare, Gallagher, Valour Sport, Pitcher Partners, Liz Ellis was awarded the prestigious Waratah award, providing a Australian Institute of Company Directors, Hireup, Sportscover, highlight of the night with her interview with MC Tracey Holmes. Lander & Rogers Lawyers, Revolutionise Sport, Sydney Olympic Park Once again we received great support from the Sydney Olympic Authority and World Corporate Travel. Park Authority through Stephen Donovan and Marcelle Jacobs, as Finally, to my small and talented team. This year we farewelled well as Alan Whelpton AO, chair of the Hall of Champions selection Denise Rogers and Chiara Misuraca – who I thank so much for committee. Thanks also to Greg Campbell of Prism Strategic their contributions. Libby Sadler and Les Rushbrook joined Murray Communications and the team at World Corporate Travel for Elbourn and Jessica Schwartz on the team and we did not miss a assisting us in putting on this fantastic event. beat. To all of you, thank you for your desire to make everything we The Community Sports Awards were again held at Parliament do the best it can be. I am extremely grateful for the passion you House in June. This event is another highlight on the calendar as it bring to work every day and for sharing the goal of wanting to make a showcases the lifeblood of sport in the state – the volunteers. We difference in sport. welcomed Minister for Sport, The Hon. John Sidoti MP, to the event for the presentation of the Distinguished Long Service awards to Darren Simpson stalwarts of sporting service in NSW. All of the award winners from both ceremonies are recognised separately later in this annual report. Chief Executive Officer 7

Female Programs

Girls Get Active Girls Get Active events are designed to encourage high school girls to participate in sport and active recreation by providing a unique opportunity to engage with women achieving success in the sports industry.

The Girls Get Active program involves a morning panel discussion with champion athletes followed by a comprehensive sports circuit. The circuit is facilitated by the panellists and/or staff from state sporting organisations and allows students to try a range of sports in a fun and safe environment.

Sport NSW hosted seven Girls Get Active events in partnership with Local Council members during the year, at the following locations:

• Cumberland, 90 participants

• Central Coast, 120 participants

• Dubbo, 90 participants

• Coffs Harbour, 115 participants

• Inner West, 125 participants

• Sydney Olympic Park, 150 participants

• Penrith, 145 participants

Students have had the chance to engage with some of Australia’s most inspiring and successful athletes through the Girls Get Active program. Events have been MC’d by Australia’s first representative in para-snowboard, Joany Badenhorst as well as Stacey Speers.

High profile athlete panellists have included Maddie Studdon and Simaima Taufu (Rugby League), Maricarmen Wacher (Judo), Jada Whyman (Football), Tracy Marsh (Orienteering), Briony Akle (Netball), Kira Ward (Gymnastics), Alice Kingston (Goalball) and Stephanie Ibrahim (Dragonboats).

Collectively, 17 State Sporting Organisation members have showcased their sports at the various Girls Get Active days including AFL, athletics, badminton, cricket, dragon boats, football, goalball, gymnastics, hockey, judo, lacrosse, orienteering, rugby union, rugby league, skateboarding and softball.

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Chief Executive Women Leaders Program Sport NSW is fortunate to have a strong relationship with Chief Executive Women which enables female sporting executives to take part in one of Australia’s most respected executive leadership programs. Members were encouraged to support suitable candidates for the Leaders Program in 2019 with eleven women participating from sporting organisations including AFL NSW/ACT, Cricket NSW, Judo NSW, Netball NSW, Football NSW, and Rugby Australia.

Sport NSW encourages State Sporting Organisations to seek funding from Sport Australia’s ‘Women Leaders in Sport’ grant to enable female executives in the NSW sporting industry to be part of the highly regarded Chief Executive Women Leaders Program.

Sport NSW Women’s Network Sport NSW continued to connect senior female leaders through our Women’s Network, which is drawn from graduates of the Chief Executive Women Leaders Program and senior female executives in the NSW sports industry.

Sport NSW was delighted to conduct another two network events for our members, with the first being hosted by Pacific Magazines at Seven West Media with speakers including Jacquie Mooney, Editor Women’s Health Magazine, Kerry Turner from the Office of Sport and Jo Fernandes from Football NSW. The second event was hosted by Netball NSW at the Suncorp Super Netball Sydney Derby between the Sydney Swifts and GIANTS Netball at Qudos Bank Arena. The network was privileged to hear from Marina Go, the inaugural Chair of the Suncorp Super Netball Commission, about her experience in leadership and board roles.

At the end of the financial year, Sport NSW confirmed an ongoing partnership with Pacific Magazines, specifically through their Women’s Health and Girlfriend Magazine brands. The partnership will support Sport NSW to continue to deliver two of our key programs outlined above – Girls Get Active and the Women’s Network – which are aimed at driving positive outcomes for girls and women in sport.

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Inclusion Programs

In 2018 Sport NSW were successful in obtaining an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the National Disability Insurance Agency. The two-year grant, covering the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years, has led to the creation of some highly effective inclusion initiatives over the last 12 months and significant collaboration with education, healthcare, government, community and sport across the whole of NSW.

Sport NSW has focused heavily on promoting inclusion opportunities for all people within the state and encouraged regional communities to be empowered to make change. A key ILC project has seen Sport NSW create ten regional steering committees comprised of people who are invested in those regions from local council, health, education, community and sport. The steering committees will uncover and highlight the existing work of champions in their communities and allow the committee to further support the growth of their work, while making new connections to build the capacity of the region to improve networks and linkages across the disability ecosystem.

A second ILC project, which has been in the planning phase in late 2018-19 and will move to full implementation in the 2019- 20 financial year, is the introduction of a referral system to introduce more people to inclusive sporting opportunities. The proposed system has been met with broad support and will see Sport NSW working with health professional and children’s hospitals so that the appropriate form of sport and active recreation is seen as a realistic and achievable option for people with disabilities. Activate Inclusion Sports Days The Activate Inclusion Sports Days (AISD) program, which is generously supported by Variety, the Children’s Charity NSW, has continued to go from strength-to-strength in 2018-19. Sport NSW added a number of new locations over the year, conducting 20 AISD’s with just over 3,300 children participating.

The program is now the largest disability student recreation program of its kind across NSW. In the past year Sport NSW have also incorporated a talent identification component, which has started to feed greater participation into State Sporting Organisations in the space. The talent identification model will continue to grow and hopefully assist in finding Paralympians of the future.

The goal of the AISD program remains strong in providing adaptive sport and recreation experiences for students aged 5-18 with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities across all of NSW, with a growing focus on regional locations. 10

Knowledge Exchange Inclusion Knowledge Exchange Inclusion (KEI) is an information and education program which has seen multiple sessions conducted across councils, healthcare providers, education institutions, sporting organisations and community with major progress around building awareness of core disability. Sport NSW has had major success engaging these stakeholders across a range of initiatives that will assist organisations in accessing NDIS funding for clients in the adaptive recreation space.

Sport NSW are also very committed to the Active Kids Voucher program in the disability sector. This is currently an under-utilised source of initial funding available to all families in NSW. Sport NSW will be developing resources to assist more families through its new monthly inclusion newsletter to inform potential participants how to access these vouchers and who they can work with to use them in programs. It is hoped that this will significantly impact the current participation rate for students with disabilities and start to reduce childhood obesity.

Improving the physical and mental wellbeing of all people with a disability in addition to decreasing social isolation are significant goals of Sport NSW moving forward. Critical to this progress is the ongoing support of the National Disability Insurance Agency, Local Councils, Education, Healthcare, Communities, State Sporting Organisations and supporters including Variety, the Children’s Charity NSW, Hireup, UNSW and ACPE. 11

2019 NSW Community Sports Awards

Sport NSW staged the annual NSW Community Sports Awards at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 20 June, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW over the past year.

The ceremony attracted over 270 guests and was hosted by the Minister for Sport, the Hon. John Sidoti MP, who was on hand to address the crowd and present a number of awards.

Over 500,000 people in NSW volunteer their time every year to ensure that the state’s 2.5 million sporting participants can take the field each week. In NSW alone the value of that voluntary labour would be measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

In congratulating the finalists and winners Sport NSW Chairperson Carolyn Campbell also paid tribute to the role sport and its volunteers play in promoting inclusiveness in the community.

“Sport in NSW relies on people who have voluntarily dedicated their time. Put simply, sport would not exist without them,” said Ms Campbell.

“It is fitting these Award recipients are recognised and honoured. Community sport is the all-important base of the sports participation pyramid which ensures that NSW remains the premier sports state in Australia.

“Without the hard-working, selfless volunteers, tens of thousands of boys and girls, men and women, would not be able to enjoy the health, social and community benefits sport provides. Sport remains at the heart of communities across NSW and has the unique ability to bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together,” added Ms Campbell.

The 2019 NSW Community Sports Awards named winners across nine categories, highlighting contributions made in coaching, officiating, and by teams, events and clubs.

The Awards evening also celebrated 20 recipients of Distinguished Long Service Awards. These awards honoured individuals across a broad range of sports who have given exceptional service to their sport over a period of decades. 12

2019 NSW Community Sports Awards Winners

Young Official - Joint Winners Community Official Young Coach Jordan Ashby-Brigandi - Athletics Faye Lewis - Swimming Julie Charlton - Athletics Jordan Kiss - Netball

Community Coach Community Sport Administrator Volunteer Director Amber Cross - Netball Kathy Meyer - Judo Philip Western - Gymnastics

Community Team Community Club Community Event UNSW Wests Killers Whales - Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club RunWest - Athletics NSW Water Polo Team 2019 Distinguished Long Service Award Recipients

Debbie Abboud Football Shane Alvisio Judo Barry Bent Golf Gary Bullivant Australian Rules Elaine Caswell Pony Club Master Chung Dang PCYC Neil Crisp Softball

Max Debnam Athletics Greg Gibson Special Olympics Carol Harriss Hockey Peter Haynes Rugby Union Brian Higinbotham Softball Nicholas Hodgers Water Polo Elizabeth Jennison Archery

David Kidd Motor Sport Richard Marjoram Basketball Barry McDonald Cricket Mike Mills-Thom Paddle Adele Saunders OAM Netball Ted Simmons OAM Athletics Tony Tooher Masters Swimming 13

2018 NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony

The strength of women’s sport was highlighted at the 2018 NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony on 27 November, with two-time paddling Olympian Jessica Fox and double paratriathlon World Cup event winner Lauren Parker capturing the blue-ribbon Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year with a Disability awards.

Fox, the first paddler to finish the entire paddling World Cup season undefeated, joins Ian Thorpe and Layne Beachley as a three-time winner of NSW’s Athlete of the Year.

Fox enjoyed a stellar World Cup year winning five C1 gold medals plus three gold and a silver in the K1. These successes cemented her as the greatest slalom paddler in the world, with more Championships than any male or female in the history of the sport.

In her first year as a paratriathlete and a mere 12 months after a serious bike accident, Parker won two gold, three silvers and a bronze medal in the International Triathlon Union’s paratriathlon World Cup Series plus bronze at the Commonwealth Games. She was also a finalist for The Don award presented by Sport Australia.

Two-time Athlete of the Year with a Disability, Louise Sauvage, was named Coach of the Year after guiding wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario to double Commonwealth Games gold medal success. Archer Elizabeth Hole was awarded Masters Athlete of the Year and Chris Sinclair from Squash NSW the Official of the Year.

Junior World Champion track cyclist, Tom Cornish, was named Young Athlete of the Year and swimmer, Tim Hodge, was named Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability after a capturing a pair of Commonwealth Games silver medals in the 100m freestyle (S9) and 100m breaststroke (SB8).

Football completed a hat-trick of Awards with Football NSW’s Jo Fernandes named Administrator of the Year, Sydney FC was awarded Team of the Year for the second successive year, and the NSW Cerebral Palsy Football team was named Team of the Year with a Disability.

The Sydney International tennis tournament received the Event of the Year title and Rugby League also enjoyed success with the NSWRL capturing the Organisation of the Year title.

For the second time, the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony incorporated the induction of new athletes into the NSW Hall of Champions. The crowd of over 730 celebrated as Catherine Cox (Netball), Julie Dolan AM (Football), Jana Pittman (Athletics), Melanie Roche (Softball) and Mark Skaife OAM (Motor Racing) spoke of their careers and took their place in the hall amongst NSW’s sporting greats.

Later in the evening, Netball legend Liz Ellis was also honoured, presented with The Waratah by NSW Sports Minister The Hon. Stuart Ayres MP, for her outstanding long-term contribution to sport in NSW beyond the sporting field and beyond any single year. 14 2018 NSW Sports Awards Winners

Athlete of the Year Athlete of the Year Jessica Fox – Paddle with a Disability Lauren Parker – Paratriathlon

Young Athlete of the Year Young Athlete of the Year Tom Cornish – Cycling with a Disability Tim Hodge – Swimming

Masters Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Elizabeth Hole – Archery Louise Sauvage – Wheelchair Athletics

Team of the Year Team of the Year Sydney FC – Football with a Disability Football NSW – Cerebral Palsy Team Football

Administrator of the Year Event of the Year Jo Fernandes – Football NSW The Sydney International – Tennis

Official of the Year Local Council of the Year Chris Sinclair – Squash NSW Cumberland Council

Organisation of the Year NSW Rugby League 15 NSW Hall of Champions

Inductees

Catherine Cox Julie Dolan AM Netball Football

Jana Pitman Melanie Roche Mark Skaife OAM Athletics Softball Motor Sport

The Waratah Award Liz Ellis AO 16

Chair of Finance Report It is my pleasure to present the audited Balance Sheet and Financial Statement of New South Wales Sports Federation (Sport NSW), for the 12 months ending 30th June 2019.

The Federation recorded a small operating deficit of $3,512 (2018 deficit $63,426). As noted in this report over many years, whether the Federation records a surplus or deficit has generally been dependent on the timing of grant funding and how it has been recognised in accordance with accounting standards.

Pleasingly more work has been done over the last 12 months to bring the Sport NSW accounts to a position where revenue and expenditure is appropriately matched, being recognised in the year to which it relates. Accordingly, break-even budgets (or close to) should be more common moving forward as the peaks and toughs associated with funding recognised in advance are avoided.

Financial Highlights $'000 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 Revenue 924 678 621 453 493 Expenditure 927.5 742 606 454 358 Surplus / (Deficit) -3.5 -63 16 -1 134 Net Assets 276 280 343 317 318 Government Funding 350 316 404 293 358

The table above shows that the Federation remains in a strong position from a Net Assets perspective, with the situation largely unchanged over the last five years. This demonstrates strong stability in the organisation, particularly at a time where revenue has grown significantly (87% on 2014-15) and the scope of operations have continually expanded.

Delving more deeply into the Balance Sheet illustrates the issue mentioned above with regard to matching revenue and expenditure more closely. Sport NSW is showing Deferred Income of $202,419 which is primarily made up of grant funding paid in advance, but relating to the 2019-20 financial year. This results in a strong cash position as at the end of the financial year ($504,688) up 43% on last year.

Sport NSW relies heavily on our valued partners, who continue to grow. I would like to acknowledge the support in 2018-19 of: Variety - The Childrens Charity NSW, ACPE, UNSW, icare Sporting Injuries Insurance, Valour Sport, Hireup, Gallagher, Revolutionise Sport, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Sportscover, Lander and Rogers, Pitcher Partners, Sydney Olympic Park, and World Corporate Travel. Along with of course our government partners in the Office of Sport and the Department of Family and Community Services.

Sport NSW continues to be in a strong position and can look forward to a sustainable future. In closing I would like to thank the Board and staff, in particular the Finance Officer of the last four years Denise Rogers, and new Finance Officer Les Rushbrook who took over towards the end of 2018.

Gregory Will Chair of Finance 17

2018-19 Financial Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

ABN 40 314 091 302

The original signed document of the NSW Sports Federation Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2019 is held at the NSW Sports Federation office located at Sports House, Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 18 ABN 40 314 091 302

BOARD REPORT

The board members present their report together with the financial report of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) for the year ended 30 June 2019 and auditor’s report thereon.

Board members names The names of the board members in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:

Joseph La Posta [resigned 7 February 2019] Andrew Hore [resigned 25 October 2018] Carolyn Campbell [re-elected 25 October 2018] Susan Horwitz [re-appointed (Independent) 24 May 2019] Ross Bidencope [re-elected 24 October 2017] Gregory Will [re-elected 25 October 2018] Tracie Edmondson [re-elected 24 October 2017] Peter Hugg [elected 24 October 2017] Chris Hall [re-appointed (Independent) 24 May 2018] Rob Smith [appointed to Casual Vacancy 28 March 2019] Elisa Holmes [re-appointed (Independent) 24 May 2018] David Thompson [elected 25 October 2018]

The board members have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Results The deficit of the association for the year amounted to $3,512 (2018: deficit of $63,426).

Review of operations The association continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

Significant changes in state of affairs There were no significant changes in the association’s state of affairs that occurred during the financial year, other than those referred to elsewhere in this report.

Principal activities The principal activity of the association during the year was to provide advocacy, education, recognition and support to members of the association.

Meetings of board members Board members Board members’ meetings Number eligible to attend Number attended Joseph La Posta 5 5 Carolyn Campbell 7 7 Ross Bidencope 7 6 Tracie Edmondson 7 6 Chris Hall 7 7 Elisa Holmes 7 7 Andrew Hore 3 2 Susan Horwitz 7 4 Gregory Will 7 7 Peter Hugg 7 7 Rob Smith 1 1 David Thompson 4 3

Signed on behalf of the members of the board.

Chairperson Chair of Finance Carolyn Campbell Gregory Will

Dated this 12th day of September 2019. 19 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

Note 2019 2018 $ $

Revenue 923,987 678,414 Less: expenses Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (3,000) (2,574)

Employee benefit expense (414,810) (393,175)

Bank charges (1,034) (1,058)

Programs and Services expenses (116,919) (91,271)

Disability Sports NSW (36,626) (35,030)

Grants Projects expenses (147,56 5) (20,114)

Insurance (5,797) (4,932)

Office operating expenses (34,746) (28,447)

Events (167,0 02) (165,239)

(927,49 9) (741,840)

Deficit before income tax expense (3,512) (63,426) Other comprehensive income for the year - - Total comprehensive loss (3,512) (63,426)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 20 ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

Note 2019 2018 $ $

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 5 504,668 338,088

Receivables 6 40,034 87,98 3

Other assets 8 - 10,000

Total current assets 544,702 436,071

Non current assets Property, plant and equipment 7 6,655 2,479

Total non current assets 6,655 2,479 Total assets 551,357 438,550

Current liabilities Payables 9 61,051 47,3 58

Provisions 10 11,756 6,549

Other liabilities 11 202,419 105,000

Total current liabilities 275,226 158,907 Total liabilities 275,226 158,907 Net assets 276,131 279,643

Members funds Accumulated surplus 12 276,131 279,643

Total members funds 276,131 279,643

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 21 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS FUNDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2019 2018 $ $

Total equity Balance at beginning of the year 279,643 343,069

Movements in equity from:

Retained earnings (3,512) (63,426)

Balance at the end of the year 276,131 279,643

Retained earnings Balance at beginning of the year 279,643 343,069

Deficit for the year (3,512) (63,426)

Total comprehensive loss (3,512) (63,426)

Balance at the end of the year 276,131 279,643

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2019 2018 $ $

Cash flow from operating activities Receipts from customers 1,0 67,521 665,974

Payments to suppliers and employees (895,599) (765,318)

Interest received 1,834 1,058

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 173,756 (98,286)

Cash flow from investing activities Proceeds from sale of investments - 2,223

Payment for property, plant and equipment (7,176) -

Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities (7,176) 2,223

Reconciliation of cash Cash at beginning of the financial year 338,088 434,151

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 166,580 (96,063) Cash at end of financial year 504,668 338,088

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 22 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, Interpretations and other applicable authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) is a not for profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The financial report was approved by the board as at the date of the board report.

The following are the significant accounting policies adopted by the association in the preparation and presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation of the financial report Historical Cost Convention The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets and liabilities as described in the accounting policies.

(b) Revenue Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.

Membership fees are recognised as revenue when no significant uncertainty as to its collectibility exists, if the fee relates only to membership and all other services or products are paid for separately, or if there is a separate annual subscription.

Membership fees are recognised on a basis that reflects the timing, nature and value of the benefit provided if the fee entitles the member to services or publications to be provided during the membership period, or to purchase goods or services at prices lower than those charged to non members.

Revenue from organising and hosting events is recognised in the period in which the events are held. Interest revenue is measured in accordance with the effective interest method.

All revenue is measured net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(c) Contributions - Government Grants and Donations A non reciprocal contribution or grant is recognised when the entity obtains control of the contribution or grant and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity, and the amount of the contribution or grant can be measured reliably.

If conditions attached to the contribution or grant that must be satisfied before the entity is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of contribution or income is deferred until those conditions are met.

A non reciprocal donation is recognised when the right to receive a donation has been established.

When the entity receives grants but is obliged to give directly approximately equal value to the contributor, recognition of grant income will be deferred until the delivery of service. 23 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Income tax No provision for income tax has been raised as the association is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at banks, short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less held at call with financial institutions, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(f) Financial instruments Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables arise from the association’s transactions with its customers and are normally settled within 30 days.

Consistent with both the association’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the assets, trade and other receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit loss.

(g) Property, plant and equipment Each class of plant and equipment is measured at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is measured at cost. Where plant and equipment was acquired at no cost or for a nominal amount, cost is deemed to be the fair value as at the acquisition date.

Depreciation The depreciable amount of all other property, plant and equipment is depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held available for use, consistent with the estimated consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset.

Class of fixed asset Depreciation rates Depreciation basis Office equipment at cost 25% Straight line Computer equipment at cost 25% Straight line NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 24 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (h) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.

(i) Employee benefits Short term employee benefit obligations Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and other employee benefits (other than termination benefits) expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the reporting period are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The expected cost of short term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences such as annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables in the statement of financial position.

(j) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and purchased assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

(k) Comparatives Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures. 25 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2019 2018 $ $

NOTE 2: REVENUE Interest 1,834 1,438

Grants 524,200 350,204

Membership 59,980 51,814

Partners & Sponsors 145,091 107,50 0

Programs & Services 100,632 81,853

Events 91,780 83,637

Other 470 1,968

923,987 678,414

NOTE 3: OPERATING PROFIT Surplus / (Deficit) has been determined after:

Depreciation 3,000 2,574

Employee benefits 414,810 393,175

NOTE 4: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Compensation received by key management personnel of the association

- short term employee benefits 146,500 140,000

- post employment benefits 13,918 13,300

160,418 153,300

NOTE 5: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank 504,668 338,088

504,668 338,088

NOTE 6: RECEIVABLES CURRENT

Trade debtors 40,034 87,98 3 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 26 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 2019 2018 $ $ NOTE 7: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant and equipment Office equipment at cost 500 500 Accumulated depreciation (500) (500) - - Computer equipment at cost 18,188 11,012 Accumulated depreciation (11,533) (8,533) 6,655 2,479 Total plant and equipment 6,655 2,479 Total property, plant and equipment 6,655 2,479

NOTE 8: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments - 10,000

NOTE 9: PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade creditors 45,920 35,068 Sundry creditors and accruals 15,131 12,290 61,051 47,3 58 NOTE 10: PROVISIONS CURRENT Employee benefits (a) 11,756 6,549 (a) Aggregate employee benefits liability 11,756 6,549

NOTE 11: OTHER LIABILITIES CURRENT Deferred income 202,419 105,000

NOTE 12: ACCUMULATED SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) Accumulated surplus at beginning of year 279,643 343,069 Net (deficit) / surplus (3,512) (63,426) 276,131 279,643 27 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

NOTE 13: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE There has been no matter or circumstance, which has arisen since 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect:

(a) the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2019, of the association, or

(b) the results of those operations, or

(c) the state of affairs, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2019, of the association.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

In the opinion of the committee the financial report as set out on pages 19-27:

1. Presents fairly the financial position of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) as at 30 June 2019 and performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the committee by:

Chairperson

Carolyn Campbell

Chair of Finance

Gregory Will

Dated this 12th day of September 2019. 28 Level 16, Tower 2 Darling Pk Postal Address: Tel: +61 2 9221 2099 201 Sussex Street GPO Box 1615 Email: [email protected] Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney NSW 2001 www.pitcher.com.au

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF NSW SPORTS FEDERATION INCORPORATED

Opinion We have audited the financial report of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated, “the Association”, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in members funds and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the statement by members of the board.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Association as at 30 June 2019, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of Associations Incorporation Act 2009.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Association in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants “the Code” that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Other Information The committee are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Association’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Report Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the applicable legislation and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, management is responsible for assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Association’s financial reporting process. 29 28 Level 16, Tower 2 Darling Pk Postal Address: Tel: +61 2 9221 2099 201 Sussex Street GPO Box 1615 Email: [email protected] Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney NSW 2001 www.pitcher.com.au

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE MEMBERS OF NSW SPORTS FEDERATION INCORPORATED

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the committee.

• Conclude on the appropriateness of the committee’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

Carl Millington PITCHER PARTNERS Partner Sydney, New South Wales

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