Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009
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Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 1 Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 VALUES The Western Australian Museum’s strategic plan outlines a set of values that underpin the activities undertaken by the Museum and the way people within the organisation conduct themselves in order to fulfil the Museum’s purpose. Each of the values is important to the achievement of successful outcomes and as MUSEUM LOCATIONS such they are not in any order of priority. The core values the Museum is commitment to: • Scholarship — Through scholarly research the Museum investigates the natural and cultural world; makes and Western Australian Museum — Administration, Collection and Research Centre conserves appropriate collections and establishes the provenance, nomenclature and veracity of the material. 49 Kew Street, Welshpool, WA 6106 The knowledge gained from scholarly research is made available to the wider community through publications, Western Australian Museum — Albany both scholarly and popular, and through other aspects of the Museum’s public programs, such as exhibitions. Residency Road, Albany, WA 6160 Scholarship also underpins all of the Museum’s corporate operations and delivery of services. Western Australian Museum — Fremantle History • Sustainability — The Museum endeavours to play a vital role in terms of its operations, research, education and Finnerty Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 communication on environmental sustainability issues. Western Australian Museum — Geraldton • Enterprise — By incorporating a business-like approach and a willingness to try new things, the Museum Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton, WA 6530 aims to be dynamic and entrepreneurial in organisational matters. The Museum will seek new opportunities and optimise current initiatives to generate revenue, including implementing policies for cost recovery on goods and Western Australian Museum — Kalgoorlie–Boulder services received. 17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 • Inclusiveness — The Museum strives to be a place that respects and welcomes people of all ages, abilities Western Australian Museum — Maritime and cultural backgrounds. It aims to be a place for sharing stories, providing an open and safe environment Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA 6160 for the exchange of information about different cultures, social issues and events, creating opportunities for communication between people. Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, WA 6000 • Innovation — The Museum values and encourages creativity, resourcefulness and the testing of new ideas, methodologies and technologies. Western Australian Museum — Samson House Cnr Ellen and Ord Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 • Excellence — The Museum seeks to achieve excellence in every aspect of its work. In seeking to achieve excellence the Museum’s performance, and that of its staff, is guided and governed by a range of state, Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries national and international codes of ethics and professional standards, as well as national and international Cliff Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 conventions and agreements. • Learning and Continuous Improvement — The Museum aims to be a place for whole-of-life learning; a place where people of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to discover, discuss, reflect, question and contemplate. It seeks to be an organisation that grows and improves through continuous reflection on, and review of, its structure, practices and performance, to ensure it has the capacity to meet its statutory obligations to deliver its strategic objectives. This annual report is available in PDF format on the Western Australian Museum website www.Museum.wa.gov.au • Respecting Aboriginal Peoples — The Museum recognises Aboriginal peoples as the first peoples of Australia, Copies in alternate formats are available on request. respecting Indigenous cultural and heritage values and ways of working. It seeks to advance greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, by working with Aboriginal communities to preserve and promote Copies are archived in the State Library of Western Australia, the National Library Canberra and the Western traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture. Australian Museum Library located at Kew Street, Welshpool. For enquiries, comments, or more information about staff or projects mentioned in this report, please visit the Western Australian Museum website or contact the Museum at the address below. Published by the Western Australian Museum Locked Bag 49 Welshpool, Western Australia 6106 www.Museum.wa.gov.au ISSN 0083–8721 2 3 Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 Western Australian Museum ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009 CONTENTS Values ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Significant Issues And Trends ....................................................................................................................................... 57 Current And Emerging Issues And Trends .............................................................................................................. 57 Letter Of Transmittal ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Looking Ahead — Major Initiatives For 2009–10 .................................................................................................... 59 The Year In Review ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Disclosures And Legal Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 64 Message From The CEO ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Auditor General ...................................................................................................................................................... 64 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................10 Certification Of Financial Statements ..................................................................................................................... 66 Museum At A Glance ..............................................................................................................................................12 Income Statement .................................................................................................................................................. 67 Operational Structure .....................................................................................................................................................15 Balance Sheet ......................................................................................................................................................... 68 The Museum Act 1969 ............................................................................................................................................15 Statement Of Changes In Equity ............................................................................................................................ 69 Governance And Management ...............................................................................................................................15 Cash Flow Statement ............................................................................................................................................. 70 The Western Australian Museum Foundation ......................................................................................................... 20 The Cash Flow Statement Should Be Read In Conjunction With The Accompanying Notes. ................................. 70 Friends Of The Western Australian Museum ......................................................................................................... 20 Notes To The Financial Statements ......................................................................................................................... 71 Organisational Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Certification Of Key Performance Indicators ........................................................................................................... 98 Outcome Statements ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 99 Performance Management Framework ....................................................................................................................... 23 Explanation ............................................................................................................................................................. 99 Links To Government’s