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2017-18 Annual Reportannual Our Vision ANNUAL REPORT 2017–18 A place where conservation and ecotourism excellence inspire people Annual Report to actively protect the environment. 2017-18 PO Box 97 Cowes, Victoria 3922 Australia Phillip Island Nature Parks penguins.org.au T +61 3 5951 2820 F +61 3 5956 8394 Annual Report 2017–18 is available online E [email protected] www.penguins.org.au Thank you For over 20 years, the Nature Parks’ achievements Ecotourism Australia have been a tribute to the generous and loyal support of our Estacion Ecologica de Doñana (Spain) sponsors, community and colleagues. Flinders University Giant Panda Breeding Centre, Chengdu We are indebted to our many volunteers who tirelessly dedicate Greening Australia their time and e† orts. Particular thanks go to the following Heritage Victoria Institut de Ciencias del Mar (Spain) organisations and volunteer groups for their exceptional support Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien in 2017-18: (France) IUCN Penguin Specialist Group Juro Pty Ltd Kids Teaching Kids Program Latrobe University OUR COMMUNITY OUR LOCAL PARTNERS Macquarie University Barb Martin Bushbank Bass Coast Landcare Network Marie Curie Award, European Union Better Beef Group – Phillip Island Bass Coast Shire Council Matthew Godson BirdLife Australia Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Melbourne Convention Bureau BirdLife Bass Coast Group Melbourne Water Churchill Island volunteers (guides, garden Boon Wurrung Foundation Monash University and farm) Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Museum Victoria Coast Action/Coast Care groups Corporation Inc National Trust of Australia (Victoria) National Australia Bank Committee4Gippsland Netherlands Institute of Ecology Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. Country Fire Authority (CFA) Oı ce of the Threatened Species Friends of Scenic Estate Reserve Destination Gippsland Commissioner Friends of the Koalas Inc. Destination Phillip Island Parks Victoria Hooded Plover Watch Newhaven, Wonthaggi and Cowes Veterinary PFD Foods Clinics Local schools Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Phillip Island & District Historical Society Inc. Management Authority Local land holders Phillip Island Landcare Reconciliation Australia Monash University Biological Society Phillip Island RSL RF McLaughlin National Surfing Reserve Community Working Group Phillip Island Tourism and Business Royal Botanic Gardens Association Penguin Foundation RSPCA Ramada Phillip Island Penguin Study Group Sheppard Associates Regional Development Australia (Gippsland) Phillip Island and District Historical Society South Australian Research and Development Victorian Fisheries Authority Institute Phillip Island Boardriders Club Westernport Water Surfing Victoria Phillip Island Conservation Society Wildlife Coast Cruises Sustainability Victoria Phillip Island Nature Parks registered volunteers including: Eastern-barred The Andrews Foundation Bandicoot, marine debris, seal and tern Supporting Organisations The University of Melbourne spotter, National Surfing Reserve and Australian Academy of Science Universite de Strasbourg (France) conservation Australian Antarctic Division University of Queensland Phillip Island RSL Australian Geographic University of Tasmania Shearwater Rescue volunteers Bidvest VicRoads Silverleaves Conservation Association Centre d’Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive - Victoria Tourism Industry Council Smiths Beachcomber Association Inc. Ecologie (France) Victoria University Surf Beach Sunderland Bay Coastcare Group Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé Victorian Ornithological Research Group Victorian Ornithological Research Group Inc. (France) Visit Victoria Victorian Wader Study Group Inc. Chisholm Institute Western Australian Department of Wildlife foster carers and shelter operators CSIRO Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Deakin University Wildlife Victoria Ecological Horizons Zoos Victoria MAJOR SUPPORTERS Australian Research Council Disney Foundation Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Bank of Melbourne Exxon Mobil RACV Department of Education and Training Google School of Biological Sciences – Monash (Victoria) Helen McPherson Smith Trust University Department of Environment, Land, Water and Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant - European Schweppes Planning (Victoria) Union’s research and innovation programme Telematics Trust Department of Economic Development, Matthew Godson WWF-Australia Jobs, Transport and Resources (Regional Development Victoria) Penguin Foundation Contents INTRODUCTION – About us 2 Our guiding principles 4 Chair and CEO’s report 6 OPERATIONAL REVIEW - Year in review 8 Finance 9 Major projects and planning 11 Sustainable future 13 Conservation 14 Visitor attraction and experience 20 Visitor attractions 20 Education and interpretation 22 Community connections 24 Organisation 26 Our team and volunteers 26 Governance and compliance 28 Governance 28 Compliance 31 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35 Appendices 78 Disclosure index 79 Publications 80 Thank you 81 ISSN 2200–8756 This report is available at www.penguins.org.au Printed on environmentally sustainable stock. © State of Victoria, Phillip Island Nature Parks 2018. This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. About us Our business Phillip Island Nature Parks (the Nature Parks) is a unique conservation organisation that operates complementary ecotourism experiences on Phillip Island. We acknowledge that the Crown Land we are privileged to manage forms part of the traditional lands of the Bunurong people and that the Land, Waters and Sea are of spiritual, cultural and economic importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We are an organisation committed to recognition and reconciliation. Since the Nature Parks was created by the State Government in The management of feral animals and invasive plants on Phillip 1996, Phillip Island’s wildlife and environment have flourished. Island continues to be a major focus. Declaring Phillip Island fox- The Summerland Peninsula is restored, securing habitat for free in 2017 was monumental. We can now look towards a future little penguins and creating a majestic canvas for a truly world where native wildlife and threatened species can once again live class visitor experience. in balance within the island’s ecosystem. We manage an important iconic attraction for Victoria and We work in partnership with Government and Non-Government Australia. The visitor experience across our Island home ofiers Organisations and our local community to assist in the delivery unique opportunities to interact with nature and wildlife. This of key local and state initiatives. These visitor economy and includes five main visitor attractions: the world-famous Penguin conservation strategies continue to influence our planning and Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage on-ground programs. Farm, EcoBoat Tours to Seal Rocks and the Antarctic Journey We are on the brink of a new era, with the completion of at the Nobbies Centre. Each attraction ofiers memorable the Penguin Parade visitor centre anticipated for the end of experiences that bring our visitors closer to the natural and 2019. This major $58.2M development funded by the State cultural environment and Phillip Island’s unique wildlife. Government ($48.2M) and the Nature Parks ($10M) will set a Our model of funding conservation through quality tourism and new benchmark for memorable visitor experiences that inspire education experiences enables us to invest in programs to ensure conservation action. Phillip Island’s landscape, habitats and wildlife are protected for We are proud to be Phillip Island’s largest employer. Our future generations. diverse team is dedicated to the Nature Parks’ success and we Our environmental programs on Phillip Island and beyond are are committed to working with our partners, community and research led and our education programs are developed to volunteers to make the future of wildlife and nature conservation echo the key messages for environmental change. Our little on Phillip Island a better one for all. penguin, seabird and seal research programs continue to provide a model of conservation excellence and contribute to our understanding of key global issues such as climate change impacts and marine food security. 2 PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS About us Our location PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS Cowes Ventnor Rd Rhyll Ventnor PHILLIP ISLAND Coghlan Rd Coghlan Newhaven Rd Ventnor Beach Rd ry’s Beach Rd Ventnor Rd Ber Back Beach Rd Swan Lake it cu Swan Bay r Ci Smiths Beach P hillip Island Tourist Rd Pyramid Rock Rd d R i a San Remo m a l Seal Surf Beach o Pyramid o Rocks Rock W Cape Woolamai Phillip Island Nature Parks N Melbourne 90mins Australia Route from Melbourne Maps not to scale For a more detailed map refer to map LEGL./10–005 via our Phillip website www.penguins.org.au Island PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS 2017-2018 1.17 million visitors to paid attractions PENGUIN PARADE ANTARCTIC JOURNEY KOALA RESERVE Wild penguin viewing Immersive exhibition Close koala viewing in at sunset. and boardwalks. natural habitat. 740,899 visitors 83,267 visitors 191,124 visitors ECOBOAT CHURCHILL ISLAND ADVENTURES Heritage-listed working High-speed tours to farm and events. Seal Rocks colony. 143,818 visitors 10,265 visitors PARKS AND RESERVES Over 1,805 hectares of Crown Land for the conservation of areas of natural interest or beauty or of scientific, historic or archaeological
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