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Annual Report 2017-18 Partners
Contents
Our Mission 3 State Reports 11 About Reclink Australia 3 AAA Play 20 Why We Exist 4 Reclink India 22 What We Do 5 Art Therapy 23 Delivering Evidence-based Programs 6 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 24 Transformational Links, Training Our Activities 32 and Education 7 Our Members 34 Corporate Governance 7 Gratitude 36 Founder’s Message 8 Our National Footprint 38 Improving Lives and Reducing Crime 9 Reclink Australia Staff 39 Community Partners 10 Contact Us 39
Notice of 2017 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting for Members 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual of Reclink Australia will be held at General Meeting held on 22 November, 2017. Reclink, South Melbourne at 9.30am 2. To receive the Report and Financial Statements on Wednesday 21 November, 2018. for the year that ended 30 June, 2018. 3. General business.
2 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Mission Respond. Rebuild. Reconnect. We seek to give all participants the power of purpose. About Reclink Australia Reclink Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage or facing significant barriers to participation, through providing new and unique sports, specialist recreation and arts programs, and pathways to employment opportunities.
We target some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people; at risk youth, those experiencing mental illness, people with a disability, the homeless, people tackling alcohol and other drug issues and social and economic hardship. As part of our unique hub and spoke network model, Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships with a membership of more than 290 community, government and private organisations. Our member agencies are committed to encouraging our target population group, under-represented in mainstream sport and recreational programs, to take that step towards improved health and self-esteem, and use Reclink Australia’s activities as a means of engagement for hard to reach population groups.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 3 Why We Exist From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of and Kings Cross, to the community, Reclink Australia believes that sport, recreation, arts and public housing estates of pathways to employment are the perfect Adelaide and Canberra and vehicles to improve the lives of those the remote communities experiencing complex disadvantage of the Northern Territory, and social exclusion. Reclink Australia champions We believe that everyone has the participation in physical right to a positive identity and a social network. This can be achieved through and artistic activity and active participation in sport and the pathways to employment for arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an all Australians. We believe individual and improves their mental that sport, recreation, music and physical health. and art are powerful tools to For 28 years, we have led a network of member organisations and acted engage and support those as a facilitator in the support of most hard to reach within disadvantaged communities and the community. individuals.
“I won the Peter Cullen medal for Best Female Player of the Year. I met my partner through Reclink. I enjoy waking up every second Wednesday, even if I’m sick, I don’t play but I help on the sidelines. So I’m sort of the mother of the group, and I’m in the leadership group.” Netty
1989 Reclink Australia PCYC is Reclink Australia is a finalist 2007 2010 established in Hobart. for the Premier’s Award for Kick-to-kick commences Community Participation. Reclink Australia partners Networks established in – seven social games of Funding is secured to with VicHealth. Sydney and Logan. Australian football (AFL). establish Reclink Australia in 2004 Reclink Australia established Appointment of new staff South Australia. 10 teams compete in the in Brisbane. members in Adelaide, 1990 Victorian Reclink Australia 1998 Federal Government Brisbane and Fremantle. First Reclink Australia Football League. announces partnership to Strategic plan for 2010 to network meeting is held. Reclink Victoria v Reclink SA at Punt Road Oval. 2005 launch Reclink Australia 2015 approved by the Board. nationally. 1991 VicSafe Crime Prevention Peter Cullen appointed 2011 Four teams play Australian and Community Safety as Reclink Australia 2008 Women’s football league football (AFL) in an Award. Development Manager. Appointment of the first CEO. commenced in Alice Springs. organised competition. Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ 2000 game held at the MCG. IOOF Foundation became Transition to Public 1992 Reclink Australia Super 8s The first Frank Galbally a major community partner. Company Limited by Former Victoria Police played on the MCG. Cup is played between Reclink Australia established Guarantee. Commissioner, Mick Miller, Melbourne’s barristers in Western Australia. Friends of Alice launched. appointed as first Reclink 2003 and solicitors. Staff members appointed in 2012 Australia Patron. Reclink Australia partners 2006 Brisbane and Alice Springs. with the Victorian The Transformers Choir 1997 Government. The Reclink Raiders are sings with His Holiness the the first cricket team to 2009 Peter Cullen tours Australia Reclink Australia employs compete in a community Staff members appointed Dalai Lama. presenting the Reclink first staff member. cricket league. in Hobart and Canberra. Australia Day Community Australia model. South Yarra FC is the first Reclink Australia established Event of the Year. Reclink Australia travels to community football club in Alice Springs. NSW – football and the to accept Reclink Australia participants. The Choir of Hard Knocks is Reclink Australia Olympics. formed.
4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS What We Do - Participation, Partnerships and Pathways
to deliver improved outcomes for physical activity can be undertaken. Reclink Australia delivers residents and a Victorian Government Using our extensive experience and our services across the country, funded information and referral service established networks we negotiate or ‘AAA Play’ is connecting people with subsidise access to facilities, manage with participation at the core a disability to sport and recreation customised programs and competitions of everything we do. participation opportunities. within existing facilities and coordinate transitional programs to enable Reclink From running, basketball and football, During the year our programs have expanded to include: Australia participants to move into the to painting, instrument making and mainstream community. singing we promote and deliver the • Reclink National Program across 25 health, social and economic benefits of locations Australia-wide; Underpinning all our programs is the activity to an otherwise largely inactive principle of respect that recognises and • Pathways to employment projects, population group. rewards participation and a willingness Streetgames and targeted sport and to support others above all else. Skill Our national program of team sports recreation programs in 4 locations development and event days feature have the ability to bring together people across Queensland; and strongly in our annual calendar and from diverse communities. • Jobs Victoria program, VRGF are used to develop life skills rather than separate winners from losers. Our The Reclink Australia Football Series expansion of the Reclink Football ultimate aim is to empower participants is a flagship program that engages league in two rural locations and the to sustain an enhanced level of health, over 650 men and women, while ActiVIC program in 10 locations in wellbeing and involvement in the the Reclink Tasmanian Youth League Victoria. community. continues to engage young people As a unique voice in the sports from geographically disadvantaged participation space, we act as an By assisting with the development of communities. Our National Crime and advocate and conduit between fundamental social skills, participants Violence Prevention Award winning disadvantaged communities, sports are supported and encouraged to High Density Housing Safety and clubs and state sporting associations, transition to mainstream sports and arts Security Project in the ACT continues recreation facilities and programs where programs, education and employment.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 Record membership (588), Reclink Australia becomes Rebranded Access for All Reclink Community Cup Victorian Government funds networks (22), provider of Australia’s first Abilities First Point of Call goes National. $4m for ActiVIC program events (10,856) and State funded information Service to AAA Play. Expanding Work Readiness 2018. participation (111,409). and support service, Seven Work Readiness sites program to 49 projects across Department of Social Reclink Australia wins ACT assisting people with a established across South QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and NT. Services funds Reclink Street Health Promotion Award. disability to link with sports East Queensland. Reclink wins three Skilling Games in QLD. and active recreation. Joint partnership with Queenslanders for Work Reclink Australia wins Tenders. VRGF funds expansion of Australian Crimes and Australia Post announces Cycling Victoria to establish Victorian Football Leagues. Reclink Australia as the TryCycling initiative. Prevention of Violence Jobs Victoria funds Reclink a National ‘Our 2017 Award. Strategic plan 2015 – 2017 Employment Services. Neighbourhood’ approved by the Board. Federal Government contributes 2M to Reclink community partner. National Program. Three Skilling Queenslanders for Work Projects. Expansion Reclink Victorian Football League. Reclink Somali Youth Basketball League.
“With Reclink I found a new place to belong. A footy team with its own community of care. I found a new place to belong and I didn’t have to go back.”
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 5 Delivering Evidence-based Programs
This is because feelings of depression, community agencies with whom we In 2017-2018 Reclink social isolation and the resulting collaborate with, to over two hundred Australia returned a positive loneliness are often the results of and ninety member-agencies. disconnection from ourselves, and then We thank the Federal Government financial outcome resulting with significant others. Our research in a surplus of $171K from shows that our programs make a huge and the Victorian, South Australian, Queensland and Australian Capital a 20 percent increase in difference to the lives of the neediest in our community. Programs that foster Territory governments for our ongoing revenue to $6.5M. The self-confidence, fight isolation, develop funding partnerships with Reclink. We thank all Federal, State, Territory theme of Reclink Australia’s skills, establish connections and lasting friendship. Members of Parliament and local annual report for 2017-2018 government representatives who whom Our extensive and expanded work with with work closely with to support Reclink’s delivering evidence-based people experiencing disadvantage has work with disadvantaged communities. programs captures the focus enabled Reclink to recruit a workforce with increased capabilities and build We extend our gratitude and thanks of Reclink’s work during the community capability with our member to all staff for their outstanding year and informs the priorities agencies to deliver a diverse range of contribution and commitment to making sport, recreation and arts programs a real difference to the lives of people for Reclink Australia over the and employment pathways programs, we support, and for their ongoing 3-year strategic plan 2018-20. and create innovative services that commitment to journey. engage some of the marginalised in On behalf of Reclink Australia we thank This last year has been a year of our community. all who have served on the Board in significant achievement, expansion In addition, during the year our national the last year for their contributions. In and growth as Reclink continued its operational footprint expanded to over leading the strategy, governance and development as a national community forty locations Australia-wide and has culture of Reclink Australia, Board organisation delivering evidence-based enabled a greater depth of engagement members have worked diligently and programs with social impact. with culturally and linguistically diverse passionately to this end. Considerable Reclink Australia’s unique hub and communities, including LGBTI, and work was also undertaken by the Board spoke model has been implemented indigenous communities across to finalise Reclink’s strategic direction across all our operational locations. We metropolitan, regional, rural and remote statement for 2018–20. Our focus have established innovative sport and locations while continuing to maintain over the next three-years of endeavours our role as a national voice promoting recreation programs and services such as will be guided by four area of impact, social inclusion through sports and arts. the Reclink Streetgames program funded namely reaching more people, results by the Department of Social Services Through our ongoing commitment to and impacts, business capability and and the ActiVIC program funded by the measure results and impacts Reclink financial stability, to create a lasting Victorian Government that are flexible, continues to invest in research and impact for our participants and the person and community centred. evaluation of our programs, measure community, to address key priorities meaningful outcomes for people and and track and monitor our success. During this time Reclink also rolled-out support continuous quality improvement We commend the diverse contribution the federally funded Reclink National aligned to our services. This includes of the people who constitute the Program across twenty five locations, measuring how the Reclink model Reclink Australia community; people expanded the Victorian Reclink Football contributes to Reclink’s strategic who use the services, staff, volunteers, league across Latrobe Valley and Central directions in growth, diversity, delivery donors and other supporters. Through Goldfields through the partnership with on quality outcomes and sustainability the year we continue to be inspired the Victorian Responsible Gambling into the future. by the contributions, achievements, Foundation, commenced the Reclink We have demonstrated a strong and courage and stories of the many people Disability Employment Service in positive value proposition to federal, involved with Reclink, during this time of Bundaberg, established the Reclink state and territory funders by delivering significant growth and development. Employment Service in Inner East programs which resonate strongly On behalf of the Board it is with great Melbourne in partnership with Jobs with community expectations and pleasure that we present our annual Victoria, continued the expansion of the current government policy in sport and report for the 2017-2018 financial year. Skilling Queenslanders for Work Projects recreation, mental health, community across Beaudesert, Logan, Caboolture safety, employment services, and and Bundaberg, and prepared the welfare and community sectors. ground work for the expansion of the We continue to establish, maintain AAA Play first point of call website and and build robust partnerships that information service in Victoria. complement Reclink’s purpose
At Reclink we understand there are and strategy at many levels of the far-reaching physical and psychological organisation. Considerable consultation and work have been undertaken by David O’Halloran John Ballis consequences for those experiencing a Chairman Chief Executive Officer lack of connection. our staff to increase the number of Company Secretary
6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Transformational Links, Training and Education Reclink Australia believes in This year, Reclink Australia continued the power of opening doors with our Transformational Links program by providing a Certificate IV in AOD for people experiencing (Alcohol and Other Drugs) training disadvantage, establishing course in partnership with the Australian transformational links that Institute of Flexible Learning, a registered can lead to life-long change. training organisation and part of Upper Whether it be mentorship, Murray Community Health Services. The course is being conducted in Port education or employment, Melbourne and 10 participants will be Reclink continues to grow accredited this year. the range of available In conjunction with Sports Medicine opportunities to those Australia, Reclink Australia broadened participants who are ready its educational training programs to to take the next step. include an AFL Level 1 Sports Trainer course for participants in the Reclink The Transformational Links program Football Program, allowing participants identifies suitable Reclink Australia to gain a valuable qualification and participants that may benefit from improve their football training skills. assistance in the pursuits of a normal life. These can be educational, vocational or coaching, or simply to assist in obtaining part-time employment. Corporate Governance The Reclink Australia Board is responsible for Reclink Australia’s overall strategic direction, performance and compliance and providing effective governance and leadership.
David O’Halloran Karla Harman Scott Davies Board Member since 2005. Board Member since June 2014. Board Member since June 2016. Chairman since January 2013. Bachelor of Business Master of Enterprise (Business), Associate Diploma Valuations, Certificate of President from 2007 – November 2011. (Economics and Finance) and a Business Studies in Real Estate. Diploma of Community Services (AOD); Master of Applied Finance. Diploma of Management. Mark Hardgrave Sean Winder Board Member since June 2016. Sam Newton J.P. Board Member since November 2014. Bachelor of Commerce ACA MAICD. Board Member since 2006. Bachelor of Financial Administration. Licensed Estate Agent. (Resigned November 2017). Laura Kane Board Member since November 2016. Peter Cullen AM Theresa Sgambaro Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons). Founder Board Member since February 2015. Jack Watts President 1992-2005. Masters of Laws, Legal Practice, Skills Board Member since April 2017. Member of the Order of Australia 2000. and Ethics. Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce. Centenary Medal 2003. Accounting. Diploma of Financial Services, Financial Planning. John Ballis Chief Executive Officer. Company Secretary.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 7 Founder’s Message
“We should never much Reclink Australia’s work means series, I reflected on the importance of to people who experience significant this program to children and families underestimate the powerful, disadvantage with whom we engage. in the many towns across Tasmania transformational changes that Hearing those ecstatic sounds of children involved in this innovative program. occur in a person’s life who playing was contrasted with a mother’s Communities where there are limited tears of joy. That transformational sporting clubs and a decreasing amount receives something they never experience for the family is not only huge of opportunities for school children to asked for.” but beautiful. participate in sport. The work we do at Reclink Australia While we have been busy establishing I asked a teacher at one of these games is both a privilege and personally our newly funded programs across what the students took out of the day? rewarding, and we should never forget Australia we also found enough time that. “Student behaviour changed to launch the Reclink Sports Equipment tremendously,” she said. Outreach program to further support When you are born into generational the most disadvantaged people in our disadvantage, these acts become more The teacher went on to say, “Every community, by providing them with free than simple works of charity. You’re student’s behaviour improved to ensure sporting goods. giving that person an opportunity to they would not miss out on participating participate in something they’ve never in the games, and all students wore their It’s an unfunded project, relatively been able to previously, and doing that small compared to some of our other school uniforms leading to the games – can change and save lives. initiatives. that’s how much it meant to each child.” Reclink Australia’s model finds the What stands out for me on a recent Ask any high school teacher what sort of people in most need; where they live, in occasion delivering some of this a transformation that is! their community, and makes sure they equipment to a single parent, was are encouraged to participate in a range Reclink Australia reaches out to people hearing the screams of sheer joy from of sport, recreation, and arts programs. who are suffering and experiencing her children as they played with their new all types of disadvantage in life, by belonging – a soccer ball. Their mother We also know disadvantage affects providing them inclusive, accessible, and informed me amidst tears that they’d people differently in different parts of no-cost opportunities for participation. never had sporting equipment before, the country. When a person experiences because they simply couldn’t afford it. significant social problems and barriers The simple act of giving sports to full participation in their community, equipment, or creating free sport and At Reclink Australia we understand we understand that sport and recreation recreation activities for the most at risk that even the simplest of toys, such as participation can create safer spaces and disadvantaged can heal people and a ball, can be out of reach to most and has the power to transform lives in bring communities together. disadvantaged families. This experience a positive manner. reinforced to me just how much this simple act of giving means to a person After recently travelling to the annual Peter Cullen AM who has nothing, and more broadly how Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Reclink Australia Founder
8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Improving Lives and Reducing Crime
The High Density Housing facilitation of access to services reduces Avenue residents were shown to view or prevents crime in public housing areas. the HDHP as an essential part of their Safety and Community The evaluation can be found at lives that broke down barriers related program has been running https://aic.gov.au/publications/rr/rr6 to isolation, assisted in establishing and maintaining friendships, alleviated and funded by ACT The HDHP has demonstrated its boredom, provided a sense of Government since 2008. effectiveness by: community, encouraged the development of self-esteem and confidence, and • Reducing violent crime by 50 per cent It is a multi-agency initiative, assisted in the acquisition of new skills. through reduced numbers of recorded designed to improve the lives assault offences; The HDHP aligns with the ACT Government’s priority of a safe and fair • Reducing property crime by 60 per of and reduce recidivism community; it supports the Government’s cent through reduced numbers of for residents living in high commitment to the ACT Justice recorded property offences; Reinvestment Strategy, and contributes density housing sites on • Reducing disturbance incidents by to the Government’s Parliamentary Ainslie Avenue. 49 per cent through reduced numbers Agreement to reduce recidivism by of low level disorder incidents 25 per cent by 2025. The program is a collaboration between requiring police attendance; the Justice and Community Safety The value of the HDHP was nationally Directorate (JACS), Community Services • Increasing levels of social cohesion recognised for excellence in 2013, with a Directorate, ACT Health, and ACT among residents at public housing National Crime and Violence Prevention Policing – delivered by Reclink Australia. sites across Ainslie Avenue; and Safety Award. The awards are sponsored by the heads of Australian governments It has the following objectives: • Contributing to a reduction of 71 and auspiced by the Australian Institute assault offences across the evaluation a. Prevent or reduce opportunities for of Criminology. crime; period (2009-2015). b. Promote community safety and The evaluation included a Cost- security; BenefitAnalysis (CBA) based on one c. Develop pro-social and law abiding program objective – to prevent or community engagement; and reduce opportunities for crime. It demonstrated that the HDHP reduced d. Facilitate access to services that crime and provided a realised saving to are related to justice, health, mental government (of police time) of health, education and employment. at least $0.42 to $0.51 for every Reclink Australia’s ACT Program $1 invested. This does not include the Manager, Mark Ransome and his cost saving opportunities in the areas team deliver a range of structured and of Employment, Housing, Health, informal programs to promote and and Mental Health when considering deliver health, social, and economic the number of people assisted by the benefits to the residents. These HDHP with access to employment include activities such as building services, mental health support, health and maintaining community gardens, support, drug and alcohol support, and neighbourhood chats, the Skills maintaining tenancy. Development Shed and a monthly Run, One of the strengths of the HDHP is the Roll, or Walk event at Lake Burley Griffin. flexible model that enables participants The HDHP is targeted at high and to engage as much or as little as they complex needs residents and includes want. In the last year there has been socially disengaged or isolated people, a significant increase in occasions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the HDHP for the people, women (including mothers), 2016 -17 year, with 3,104 at our formal children and youth, and residents who instances (i.e. planned / timed events have had contact with, or are at risk of or activities in community) with another becoming involved in the criminal justice 1,600 informal. Figures for the current system. year indicate a record of over 4,000 occasions of participation in the HDHP An evaluation of the HDHP was at formal activities in community. undertaken by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) in 2016-17. This The HDHP was independently evaluated found that the HDHP’s implementation of by La Trobe University in 2012. Using community development approaches and semi-structured interviews, the Ainslie
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 9 Community Partners
PBS 106.7FM 3RRR 102.7FM Since 1979, community broadcaster 4ZZZ FM For 40 years Triple R has shaped and PBS 106.7FM has been an integral inspired the culture of Melbourne. 4ZZZ are Queensland’s longest player in Melbourne’s diverse music Triple R, along with PBS, have been running FM radio station. As a community. massive supporters of the Melbourne not-for-profit community broadcaster, Reclink Australia is grateful to have had Reclink Community Cup since1997. they’ve been reliably pumping out the generous support of PBS for the alternative music, news and culture Melbourne Reclink Community Cup since beginning as the official over the course of the event’s 24-year student radio at the University of history. Queensland in 1975. Four decades and plenty of history later, this broadcasting institution runs from Barry Parade in Fortitude Valley, connecting and amplifying the RTR 92.1FM voices of their community across south-east Queensland and Bennelong Foundation RTRFM is The Sound Alternative: an streaming throughout the world. independent, non-profit community Whether it’s music, arts, LGBTQIA+, Reclink Australia is greatly appreciative radio station that provides an First Nations, or local issues, 4ZZZ of the funding provided by the alternative voice for Perth through endeavours to empower local Bennelong Foundation to establish the innovative music and talks communities through community Reclink Somali Youth Basketball League programming. These programs are broadcasting. Reclink Australia in Inner North Melbourne in partnership presented by over 350 passionate, is grateful to have 4ZZZ as our with the Somali Muslim community. dedicated volunteers, and supported foundation partner for the Brisbane by eight core staff members. RTRFM is Reclink Community Cup. an outlet to people in the community who might not otherwise have access to broadcasting; this means they promote music and information that cannot be found anywhere else. MyState Foundation We thank RTRFM for organising the Fremantle Reclink Community Cups. Our sincere appreciation to MyState Foundation for funding the Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football League Channel 31 and making a difference to the Channel 31 Melbourne and Geelong lives of young people experiencing (the Melbourne Community Television disadvantage. Consortium) is Victoria’s not-for-profit community television service providing locally-based entertainment, education and information. C31 provides access and representation to the many diverse Collingwood communities within Victoria; you can Football Club find faces, voices, and issues which are not present in mainstream television. Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge C31 broadcasts over 90 new locally- Blundstone the considerable contribution that made programs every week. These Collingwood FC has provided over programs are produced by community Reclink Australia extends a huge the years. Collingwood FC has been television volunteers and independent thanks to Blundstone for the an event partner for a number of years television makers. Channel 31 also national sponsorship of the and continues to support organisations broadcasts the Melbourne Reclink successful Reclink Community participating in our Victorian football Community Cup for those Victorians Cup events. competition. unable to make it on the day!
10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS State Reports cost-benefit analysis, which showed the Australian Capital Territory program not only reduced crime, but provided a realised saving on police resources of at least $0.42 to $0.51 for every $1 invested. This is before any consideration of costs saved on Housing, Health, and Mental Health resources as direct result of participation in the HDHP. Reclink Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support for these programs from the Justice and Community Safety Directorate, the Mark Ransome Community Services Directorate, ACT Health, ACT Policing, and the ACT Government. Reclink Australia’s work continues to go from strength to strength in the ACT. Our dedicated team deliver a range of structured and informal programs to promote and deliver health, social and economic benefits to disadvantaged residents across the Ainslie Street precinct. These include activities such as building and maintaining community gardens, neighbourhood chats, the Skills Development Shed, and a monthly ‘Run, Roll or Walk’ event at Lake Burley Griffin. Reclink Australia has also been conducting a new health initiative known as ‘Blokes Business’, funded by the ACT Government and which runs on a weekly basis at our onsite workshop and community garden. This program encourages male residents to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and activities, while also providing health checks. The program commenced in 2017 and has already achieved positive health outcomes for residents, especially with respect to improved diets, and reduction in harmful activities linked to alcohol and drug abuse. It is also immensely satisfying to note the results achieved through our High Density Housing Safety and Community Program (HDHP), funded by the ACT Government’s Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS). A recent evaluation of the HDHP included a
“Involvement and participation themselves are an amazing therapy. Life without pleasure or enjoyment is no life at all, and recreation can be the spark that puts light back in lives.”
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 11 As soon as the Imparja Cup finished, Melbourne Emmanuel College staff Northern Territory the AFL round-robin games begin and and students came over to assist me as lead up to the Grand Final which was they have done over many years now, held in early September. This year we and were a great help, so our sincere had a great turn out with three games thanks and appreciation for their strong played on the day, and all had nail biting finishes with only a point or support. two the difference. It was exciting and Thanks to Damien Ryan, Mayor of Alice encouraging to see all players giving Springs, who watched all three games everything they had. and presented the medals, Alice Springs The Amoonguna Eagles beat the Corrections, AFL NT and Umpires, Cottage All-Stars for the first time, and our member agencies, especially Life even though both teams practically Without Barriers, indigenous elders, crawled off the ground, the smiles were Cathy Farrer mentors, families and all our volunteers plenty when the medals were presented at the end. whose support is greatly appreciated. Reclink Australia’s programs in Alice Springs have continued to grow during 2017-18. Within that period 14 programs were delivered with around 600 new participants attending. It has been encouraging to note increased participation from women, especially in the walking, meditation, qi gong, and boxing programs. More women also offered to volunteer or assist in various programs, which added a whole new dimension – not to mention the laughter that regularly erupted. The introduction of two new programs for hill walking and fitness in the park proved to be very successful, with participants setting themselves the challenge of climbing Mt Gillen; one of the iconic mountains in Alice Springs. All participants and staff conquered the mountain within three months, and further challenged themselves to the first section of the Larapinta Trail, which all managed to complete again in only a few months. Large numbers attended our cricket clinics leading up to the Imparja Cup, despite the heat and this year we included a mixed gender team. Even though the Reclink Rebels didn’t make the finals, it was a great week for both staff and participants from various local organisations.
Taylor’s story: The Reclink Grand Final lived up to my expectations! We respect our sport as we respect our family. When I gave my boots to a kid from Amoonguna, his eyes lit up, he loved them. That feeling of being able to give to someone who appreciated it so much, seeing how appreciative they were was overwhelming, but at the same time amazing. When I wasn’t playing, I was playing with the people from Life Without Barriers; to see them having so much fun actually made me happy. I kind of know what they are going through (with mental health) and I feel happy that I’m doing something, and making them happy. That I’m doing something good for a change rather than playing on my computer at home.
12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS League Club, Logan City Netball Reclink Australia acknowledges the Queensland Club, Loganlea Community Centre, support and contributions from all our Crestmead PCYC and Community volunteers, partnering agencies and Garden, BRIC Housing Community funding bodies, including Brisbane City Garden, Caboolture Scouts, and the Council, Logan City Council, Moreton Community Lifestyle Support site in Bay Regional Council, QLD Government Bundaberg. Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, Federal Department Reclink Australia has also operated two of Health (Sport), Federal Department of Community Work Skills projects upskilling Jobs and Small Business, All Trades QLD, people with a Certificate 3 in Individual Rural Training Queensland, Community Support in Logan and Bundaberg. Lifestyle Support, Crestmead PCYC, These have engaged over 480 people, Fortitude Valley PCYC, Caboolture and achieved outcomes averaging PCYC, and the many local agencies 83% participant transition to ongoing Steve Hutchinson that contribute their time and energy to employment, and 12% to further study. programs making a valuable difference in In partnership with our community so many people’s lives. The past twelve months have seen agencies, we again held a Futsal significant expansion alongside new Tournament during Mental Health Week, challenges for Reclink Australia’s inviting 17 teams from across south east operations in Queensland. Queensland. This year the touch football Renewed investment from the Federal program grew with new teams emerging Department of Health has seen the in Logan, Caboolture, and Bundaberg. Reclink National Program rolled out Our Queensland team has also held in four areas across Queensland with events for Disability Action Week, a focus on Fortitude Valley, Logan, Neighbour Day, multiple events during Caboolture, and Bundaberg. This Mental Health Week, Homelessness expansion has correlated with regions Action Week, and Social Inclusion Week. which we are either operating or plan Other sport programs delivered include to commence Skilling Queenslanders All Abilities Basketball in Bundaberg, for Work (SQFW) projects in the future. which operated a 12-week fixture with Through this approach, Reclink has been 10 teams participating in collaboration able to engage people in sport and with numerous agencies and Bundaberg recreation programs and then transition Basketball. them through to paid employment in traineeship projects. Fishing remains a popular activity, and through extended volunteer partnering Eight SQFW projects have been arrangements we now can provide an completed in Caboolture, Bundaberg, experience out on chartered boats once Beaudesert, Logan and Crestmead. a month. The Work Skills Traineeship programs employ people experiencing long term This year, Reclink Australia also unemployment and significant barriers to succeeded in securing funding from gaining work in a 22-week traineeship in the Federal Department of Social either Construction or Conservation and Services for a three-year ‘Street Games’ Land Management, whilst working on program, which will implement sport community based projects. and recreation activities in parks and public spaces across all of our current Typically these projects include Little regions. Preparations for a new Disability Athletics Jimboomba, Wongaburra Employment Service supporting people Garden Settlement, Meakin Park Junior with barriers to employment into Sports Club, Logan City Hawks Rugby sustainable work has also been funded.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program Key Performance Outcomes
Transition to Further Education
Transitioning to Employment
Attainment of Foundation Skills and First Aid Qualification Completion of Enrolment and Traineeship Qualification 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 13 This year has also seen growth in the growing. Reclink in SA now also works South Australia number of sports coordinators, who are in many disadvantaged schools, and promoting Reclink Australia’s profile, we have a suite of programs targeted programs, and networks in the city, and at young people facing major life northern and western suburbs. New challenges. volunteers have come on board which Reclink Australia extends its sincere has enabled us to start lawn bowls at appreciation to the Office of Recreation Kadina, Elizabeth, and Murray Bridge. and Sport, SA Councils of Adelaide There is now a diverse range of City, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, accessible participation opportunities Onkaparinga, Port Adelaide/Enfield, available to our member organisations and Holdfast Bay, along with the Whittles around the state. Whether it be mosaic Foundation for their ongoing support. Andy Asser classes in Elizabeth, water polo at Finally, our congratulations to Mark Fleurieu Aquatic Centre, wind surfing Tremelling, founder of our Scuba Dive This has been a year of a milestone, in Victor Harbour, gym for students with Club and ten-pin guru who achieved with exponential growth in agency disabilities in Mount Barker, indoor 20 years of service in 2018. Our memberships, the number and diversity cricket at Stepney, paddle boarding in heartfelt thanks to him and all our of programs, and outreach into new Mannum and Murray Bridge, Reclink volunteers – without them we don’t have regional areas. Australia’s footprint in SA just keeps the capacity to run these programs.
Jo “When I began this program I was doing physio and Pilates, and had 5 months doing pulmonary rehab. This program has become my life; I lost 12 kilos. I need this program to keep me vertical and not in hospital with pneumonia. I can now move and have renewed energy with increased activity all round – motivated by those around me, particularly my instructor.”
14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Over the year, Reclink Australia in NSW New South Wales coordinated 30 programs, including learn to swim, ‘aquarobics’, gentle exercise, boot camps, tennis, ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls, basketball, touch football, yoga, walking groups, Zumba, dance exercise, mums and bubs exercise and Pilates. A highlight has been the very successful refugee learn to swim program, developed in conjunction with the Refugee Welcome Centre and Inner West Council. A wonderful outcome of Ursula Gleeson this program is that three, possibly four of the participants are now working towards training to become lifeguards 2017-18 has seen the development and expansion of the National Program in NSW. or swim instructors. Reclink is very proud of this outcome and are planning Focussing on the large geographic expansion of the program across the areas of Sydney City, Parramatta, and whole area in the future. Blacktown local government areas, the program provides recreation and Other one-off events and programs sports programs for disadvantaged have included the refugee week cricket communities within these areas. competition and successful school holiday programs at Callan Park in the The NSW team consists of the State inner west of Sydney. Manager and two part time sports coordinators, who have made it a There are further plans to work priority to promote the work of Reclink with community groups to become Australia among those community more involved with events where we organisations, with the focus of can promote our programs, and establishing a range of sport and raise awareness of all the exciting recreation programs that meet the opportunities that Reclink Australia needs of the local communities. brings to the greater Sydney Region.
Through the mediums of visual art, mixed Kaleidoscope Art Festival and media, and sculpture, the artists give their unique and honest takes on the world Reclink Resilience Film Challenge around them. All proceeds of any sales go directly to the artist. Reclink Australia – in Now in its sixth year, the Reclink partnership with Ozanam Resilience Film Challenge gives Learning Centre and Mission participants the opportunity to tell their stories through the medium of short Australia – has made the film. Over the course of two weeks, Reclink Kaleidoscope Art participants are provided with guidance Festival a highlight on the in the art of writing, editing, directing, Sydney calendar with over and shooting short films, and given two days to create their own five minute 60 artists contributing annually. movie. The results are warm, funny, and sad, and always honest. These stories of Sydney-siders that aren’t often given a voice are brought to life on the Dendy Cinema big screen via the Resilience Film Challenge. Reclink Australia proudly and gratefully acknowledges the invaluable partnerships of the Ozanam Learning Centre in Woolloomooloo and film makers, Jeremy Maddison and Blake Kendall.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 15 programs. It has led to new football, program with the support of the Victorian Victoria cricket, netball, basketball, soccer, State Government over the coming lawn bowls, dodgeball, swimming, months. A particular highlight has been fitness, sailing and many other clubs the opportunity to work with Reclink and programs ‘popping up’ all over Australia member agencies, clubs, and Victoria and a huge increase in levels participants in order to produce fantastic of participation in our programs across employment outcomes for people the state. We have particularly enjoyed experiencing disadvantage. engaging the South Sudanese, Somali Reclink Australia is grateful for funding and Pacifica communities through the from the Bennelong Foundation, ActiVIC program. which continues to support the Reclink Our football leagues received a huge Somali Youth Basketball League, run in Chris Lacey boost with the support of the Victorian partnership with the Somali Community Responsible Gambling Foundation in Flemington and West Heidelberg. (VRGF) assisting the development of Reclink Australia in Victoria has Other competitions and activities in new football leagues in Central Victoria experienced significant growth over Victoria include leisure centre access, and the Latrobe Valley. These new the last 12 months with a number of run-walk-rolls, 10-pin bowling, lawn leagues have a focus on reducing the new programs and projects rolling out bowls, Tai Chi, and arts to name but a harm caused by problem gambling in across the state. This has also meant few which all remain popular with our the community. The expansion of our our program staff team in Victoria has member agencies and participants. grown to more than 20 people, leading football program has resulted in the A huge thank you to all of our to an increase in both the number of number of teams growing from 13 last amazing volunteers, member agencies, programs and the impact Reclink has in year to 22 teams this year. The annual supporters, players, and participants. the community. Grand Final football carnival was a huge success once again, with two great Reclink Australia could not do what we Alongside our Reclink National Program days of community football at the Peanut do without your support. sites in Melton, Sunbury, Corio, Farm Reserve in St Kilda. Norlane, Frankston and Hastings, we also significant funding support from Reclink Australia has also become the Victorian State Government’s a partner with the Jobs Victoria Community Support Fund to roll out the Employment Network (JVEN) this year ActiVIC program across 10 locations in through its Link program, providing Melbourne and Geelong (Wyndham, much needed support for disadvantaged Melton, Brimbank, Flemington, North job seekers to find ongoing employment Melbourne, Broadmeadows, West in the construction, retail, warehousing, Heidelberg, Casey, Greater Dandenong and hospitality industries. The program and Whittington). ActiVIC includes the has placed 39 jobseekers into new Reclink Streetgames model of sport employment opportunities so far, and recreation alongside our structured and we look forward to broadening the
16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS The Peter Cullen Medal The Peter Cullen Medal is Reclink’s ‘Night of Nights’ – held in the daytime, drug and alcohol free. Players from all clubs recently celebrated the end of their season in style at the revamped, iconic Junction Oval in St Kilda. This celebration of community football hosted a speaker from our partner organisation, Alice Dunt from Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, and Salvo Hawks player Tey Rahim, who shared his inspirational personal story of recovery through Reclink’s program. The event was compered by MC Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson, who has been a friend of Reclink Australia for more than 25 years.
The Peter Cullen medals are awarded The Peter Cullen medals are to the best and fairest men and women awarded to the best and fairest men in Reclinkand women Australia’s in Reclink Victorian Australia’s Football Leagues,Victorian and Football the recipients Leagues, for and2018 the were:recipients for 2018 were: SouthSouth East East League League RobbieRobbie Wadsworth Wadsworth – Casey – Casey Cobras Cobras AmandaAmanda Campbell Campbell – Frankston – Frankston Dolphins Dolphins Central Victoria League Central Victoria League Evan Reeves – Ballarat Bushrangers Evan Reeves – Ballarat Bushrangers Tiff Armstrong – Bendigo Bombers Tiff Armstrong – Bendigo Bombers Melbourne Metro League Melbourne Metro League Brenden Nicholson & Dylan Cleary – KardiniaBrenden Cats Nicholson & Salvo &Hawks Dylan Cleary – Kardinia Cats & Salvo Hawks Belinda McCallum – Salvo Hawks Belinda McCallum – Salvo Hawks TheThe event event also also sees sees ‘Most ‘Most Discipline d Club’Disciplined trophies Club’awarded, trophies and the recipientsawarded, for and 2018 the were: recipients for 2018 were: South East League South East League Southern Peninsula Swans Southern Peninsula Swans CentralCentral Victoria Victoria League League BallaratBallarat Bushrangers Bushrangers MelbourneMelbourne Metro Metro League League CollingwoodCollingwood Knights Knights
Reclink Australia extends our sincere thanks and appreciation to Terry O’Brien for his video work and production, and Billy Mitchell for collating the votes for each game. Thanks also to all of our players, coaches, volunteers, and everyone else involved for their ongoing support of Reclink Australia’s football leagues. ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 17 opportunity for students who normally years for the series, and Reclink will look Tasmania don’t play competitive sport, due to their to make it the biggest and best yet! remote location and school size. In closing, a special thank you to the Huge thanks must go to MyState for Federal Department of Health, Hobart, providing funding for the event and Brighton, Glenorchy, Glamorgan Spring helping to provide jumpers, balls, and Bay, and Southern Midlands Councils, umpires. Thanks also to The Hutchins the Premier’s office, Bridgewater School for the use of their outstanding PCYC, and all our volunteers and facilities on the day, commentators member agencies for your support Garry Baker and David Lithgow, AFL throughout the year. Reclink Australia Tasmania, and to Angela, Lona, and remain committed to giving Tasmanians Michelle from the respective councils experiencing disadvantage a purpose Richard Allanby for your tireless work throughout the in their everyday lives through sport and competition. Next year will mark ten recreational activities. Reclink Australia’s Tasmanian programs have experienced significant growth and an expansion of services in 2017-18. With these new services available and the introduction of a staff member to cover the north and north west of Tasmania, we have seen our member agencies swell to over 30. There has been an increase in participation throughout Tasmania with new and exciting events including archery, rock climbing, golf, and fishing all well attended. Reclink Australia currently delivers 14 sport and recreational programs in partnership with our members over the course of the year, and we extend our thanks to the service providers for their support. Structured sports programs like lawn bowls in the north of the state have been tremendously well received and utilised by participants. It is pleasing to note that some have even now joined clubs, and bowl competitively midweek and on weekends. Reclink Australia has also created memberships at the YMCA in Glenorchy for members of the Migrant Resource Centre. This has allowed individuals to attend gym classes, yoga, and weight training, in addition to futsal and basketball. This has meant individuals get the benefits of socialising with others while participating in physical activity. Tasmania’s flagship event, the Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football series was once again an outstanding success with over 130 high school students playing in the mixed gender competition. Involving four teams from five secondary schools from the Southern Midlands and Glamorgan Spring Bay and culminating in a Gala Day, the event is a highlight of their school year. The day is a wonderful
18 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS grounds thanks to the support of the program and the participants has been Western Australia Swan Districts, Claremont, and South resoundingly positive. Fremantle Football Clubs. The final Participants report benefits such as round culminated with all participants ‘improved self-confidence’, ‘a more being awarded a medallion by AFL positive attitude towards physical activity/ Premiership player, Chance Bateman. outdoor recreation’, ‘development of The support of the Wirrpanda new social networks’, and a positive Foundation, Fair Game, and the WA effect on overall behaviour, attitude, and Football Commission were integral to mental health. With outcomes like this, the success of this program. Reclink Australia is excited to continue Additional partnership programs making positive impacts with our include a migrant women’s volleyball member agencies and network partners Michelle Duffield program, which Reclink are able to in the WA community over the next offer to member agencies thanks to the twelve months. involvement of Volleyball WA. A migrant During 2017-18, Reclink Australia in women’s yoga program has also been WA has experienced exponential growth. made possible with the support of the With three new staff recruited through Mirrabooka Migrant Resources Centre the Reclink National Program, Reclink and the Association for Services for Australia has engaged 538 people and Torture and Trauma Survivors. delivered 3,722 valuable sport and recreation participation opportunities. Other popular programs include ten-pin WA increased its agency membership bowling, made possible by the ongoing from 18 to 62, through offering support from Rosemount Bowl. 22 different sport and recreation Our Fremantle and Beatty Park gym and programs and the facilitation of six swim programs continue to be accessed industry network meetings. an average 130 occasions per month! Indoor rock climbing, summer aquatics This year Reclink Australia welcomed a including stand-up paddle boarding, partnership initiative with Shalom House, kayaking, and sailing, and boxing have which has resulted in a monthly sports also been very popular among member carnival for 120 men who are in much agencies. need of physical activity, and all the benefits that come with being active. The success of the program has been dependent on collaboration with other The Mixed AFL 9s League was resurrected organisations including Volleyball WA, this year, and was a huge success. The Millennium Sports Indoor Beach program engaged 12 different member Volleyball Centre, East Perth Basketball agencies for a friendly fortnightly game, Centre, and Fair Game. The feedback held on prestigious WA Football League from all agencies involved in the
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 19 AAA Play continues to deliver a consistent message across a variety of digital mediums, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email newsletters. This year saw the launch of the AAA Play YouTube channel to enable ease of access to the variety of videos that support AAA Play’s message, including the Captain Access series, and the Vicsport and AAA Play SSA Promotional video. AAA Play also successfully hosted its first live Facebook event and increased 2017-18 has been a Sports Assemblies (RSAs) in the number of followers and overall preparation to expand the AAA Play engagement across all social media landmark year for AAA Play. reach to regional Victoria; platforms. We have expanded our reach, engaging • Increased awareness of our work AAA Play’s increase in promotion and more users who need the website among the State Sporting Associations community engagement has resulted in service. We have achieved this by (SSAs) through the Vicsport and AAA a significant increase in the number of focusing on building new partnerships Play stakeholder partnership; people who have accessed the while strengthening existing stakeholder AAA Play service in the 2017-18 • Development of relationships with relationships, which has led to more period. Our unique website users, which metropolitan Melbourne leisure Victorians living with a disability indicates the number of individuals who centres in preparation for new AAA accessing sport and active recreation access the website grew to 19,721; an Play service offerings; opportunities via the AAA Play website. increase of 5.99% on the previous year • Launch of the Vicsport and AAA Play and a growth of 5.86% in new users. SSA promotional video. The number of sessions, which is an Among these achievements, AAA Play indication of loyalty and repeat visits has continued to move from strength to the AAA Play website increased by to strength, growing its presence by 0.83% to 25,294 for the year, with providing people living with a disability each visitor engaging with an average easy access to accurate information on of 2.73 pages per session. inclusive sport and recreation programs. 2017-18 is a demonstration of the Month-on-month website usage has commitment the AAA Play program, grown, bringing the average number Reclink Australia, and Sport and of unique visitors to more than 2,500 Recreation Victoria have in promoting people per month. This equates to inclusive sport and recreation programs around 72,000 unique visitors since in Victoria. The consideration and AAA Play began in 2014. These planning given to this year’s activities users have engaged with AAA Play will enable 2018-19 to flourish, with more than 117, 000 times and new initiatives to better support a viewed more than 330,000 pages! broader community. A big thank you to the Victorian State Government for their support of AAA Play through the Department of Sport This financial year has been an and Recreation, Vicsport and all important one in establishing the our SSA, LGA, and RSA partners for foundations necessary to take AAA their great work providing sport and Play to new heights. Some of our key recreation opportunities for Victorians achievements for 2017-18 include: living with a disability. • The restructure and appointment of new roles within the AAA Play team to expand our services; • Development of the AAA Play website to support increased security, database accuracy, and customer insights; • Front-end web development to increase the capacity for aaavic.org to offer state wide sport and active recreation options for all Victorians; • Development of key stakeholder relationships with the 9 Regional
20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Figure 1: New and Returning Visitors Figure 4: AAA Play Website Analytics 2017-18 to AAA Play Website July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 9000
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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 21 Reclink India Funded through targeted philanthropic donations, the reach of Reclink India, our international program is well on its way to achieve the target of engaging over 50,000 weekly participations across India by mid-2020. This year we engaged over 6,400 school children every week playing Australian Rules football as an organised sports activity to improve the physical, psychological and social development of all participants. Introducing Australian Rules Football in schools has vastly increased the scope of development of the game and has created real opportunities for female school children playing sport for the first time in their school. Mumbai is where our largest group of players and coaches involved in the Reclink India are followed by Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh provinces, actively supporting our schools and community program. It is pleasing to note that today 20 schools across 12 cities in India have formally adopted the Reclink India program as their primary whole-of-school sports program. We extend our sincere appreciation to Lincoln Harris and India Unbound, Anthony Phillip and Phillips Foundation, Ed Phillips [Saints FC], Tom Phillips [Collingwood FC] and Rhan Harris for their ongoing commitment to the Reclink India Program and generosity in providing valued resources, training, coaching, and supporting the growth and development of the program.
Lincoln Harris “One of the major challenges faced throughout all the participating regions is unavailability of proper playing grounds. Most of the schools involved in the footy programs across all states are not equipped with a proper sports ground with suitable playing surfaces. Hence all the activities take place either in the school premises or public parks and private football fields in close proximity to the schools.”
22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS This year the program accommodated new participants while transitioning change and Art Therapy getting to know each other through art. The Reclink Art Therapy A butterfly narrative of the cocoon growing and developing in colour program at Wallaroo and parallel designs was chosen Community House in by participants who acknowledged Hastings is a place of strengths shared with words such as Hope, Resilience, Vitality. The group of creativity and support women have journeyed together through for women experiencing problem-solving in art making, creative challenges in daily living. collage and used varied textiles and papers to express their feelings and This may be social isolation, migration emotions. to a new country, past traumas that have impacted on well-being, mental health diagnosis, anxiety and/or depression. The program has been a safe space and place for art making which encourages participants to express and focus on well-being.
Gaye Hart ”Group activities in art making bring individuals together to problem-solve and support each other through a non-judgemental experience.”
Reclink Member Agencies
90 82 80 71 70 60 60 50 40 26 27 30 16 20 8 10 0 0 ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Performance Report Report
Programs Activities Number of Participation Volunteers* Volunteering Individuals Opportunities Hours Reclink National Program 62 3282 45778 240 4151 ActiVIC Program 29 3502 7183 132 1029 Sport, Recreation and Arts 26 2962 17481 Indigenous Sport Program 24 1002 7500 Employment Pathways 10 407 29620 6 2640 Housing & Community Safety Program 192 380 4028 Training Partnership 1 10 440 Total 344 11545 112030 378 7820
*Number does not include the volunteers in the national Reclink Community Cups which is estimated over 700
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 23 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers The Reclink Community Cup toured nationally for the second time in 2018. Now established as a much anticipated annual community event featuring the unique combination of sport and music, some 20,000+ patrons across the nation supported our seven Reclink Community Cups, raising more than $200,000 to enable Reclink to continue to promote and deliver our sports, arts and recreation programs for disadvantaged Australians. Our sincere gratitude goes to each of our Reclink Event Organising Committees, the musicians who provide endless entertainment, the on-field magic all the teams bring to each Community Cup, our colourful cheer squads, our tireless and enthusiastic volunteers and the general public who so generously support these special community fundraising events.
Key Events Reclink Community Cup – National Tour: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Brisbane, Canberra
Reclink Australia Football Series and Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne
Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Series
Reclink CAAMA Football Finals – Alice Springs
Kaleidoscope Art Festival – Sydney
Resilience Film Challenge – Sydney
24 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Melbourne Reclink Community Cup This year’s national theme was informed by Sly and the Family Stone’s popular 60’s song “We are no better and neither are you. We are the same, whatever we do. We are everyday people.” Its everyday people coming together to celebrate equality, diversity and community that counts. This year the Reclink Community Cup welcomed a new major sponsor Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, who were delighted and proud to be involved in this grass roots event. We also celebrated the Member for Cooper and Richard Silver Jubilee Rockdogs celebrating 25 Di Natalie Senator for Victoria for years of grassroots footy. On behalf of their ongoing support. Reclink Australia, we extend our sincere Once again, a huge thank you appreciation to all those individuals, artists to everyone supporting this year’s and bands who have played in and have Melbourne Reclink Community Cup, supported the Rockdogs, over all those especially our community radio partners years. PBS and 3RRR, the City of Yarra, Young The Melbourne Reclink Community Henry’s, MEAA, Music Victoria, Nelson Cup was attended by over 10,000 Alexander, Channel 31, musicians and people who were entertained by players from Rockdogs and Megahertz, well-known bands The Aints, Cable Ties, the colourful cheer squads, coaches, Hiatus Kaiyote, Cartridge Family, Rudely umpires, support crew, our loyal Interrupted and Kutcha Edwards for volunteers and to the local members delivering the welcome to country and of State and Federal parliaments who theme song. actively support this wonderful event, thanks for your outstanding generosity We also expressed our sincere gratitude and support. to Hon Martin Foley MP Minister for Creative Arts for the grant provided by A special thank you to our dedicated the Victorian Government towards the Organising Committee: Roger Grierson, cost of music production and the Hon Nick Cooper, Adrian Basso, Dave Richard Wynne Member for Richmond, Houchin, Emily, Bec, Deb and our Fiona Patten MP Member for Northern Reclink team led by Brett Long for the Metropolitan, Ged Kearney MP Federal combined outstanding contributions.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 25 Sydney Reclink This year also saw live music being played since the first event back in Community Cup 2012, with great performances by Now a well-recognised fixture in Bachelor Pad, SCABZ, and DJ Mario Sydney’s inner urban community Speedwagon. calendar of cultural events, the Sydney Our thanks and sincere appreciation go Reclink Community Cup returned to the to Adam Yee and all the loyal volunteers iconic Henson Park for its seventh year involved in organising and helping out running on Sunday 6 August. It is not on the event day, as well as our partners surprising that Henson Park is known as one of the most beautiful traditional and supporters 2SER, FBi Radio, AFL suburban sporting arenas in the country, NSW/ACT, Golden Barley Hotel, Sydney with over 1,500 people attending the Park Hotel, Yves Silveira, Wombat Grafx, event. and Waterlogic Australia.
We were delighted to have our long- time supporter, footy and music stalwart, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Federal Member for Grayndler along with Jenny Leong MP, State Member for Newtown open this year’s event, and both delivered a rousing message of support for their teams.
26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Fremantle Reclink Community Cup The Fremantle Reclink Community Cup has received a huge boost with the City of Fremantle committing to a three-year sponsorship agreement to ensure the event remains in that wonderful city. The Newshounds (media) and the Bandgropers (musos) played a “skills ‘n thrills” footy match, watched on by over 1,300 people. The crowd was entertained by some great live music performances from some of the West’s talented musicians and bands. Our sincere thanks to Councillor Brad Pettitt, Mayor City of Fremantle and Ben Wyatt MP, Treasurer of Western Australia who both pulled on their boots, and Josh Wilson MP, Federal Member for Fremantle for his outstanding support of the event. Once again, our gratitude and thanks go to Chris Wheeldon, Stu Macleod and the RTRFM team, our organising committee, our loyal volunteers, and all our fantastic sponsors including MEAA and Gage Roads Brewery for their support. We were also delighted to have our Western Australia staff Michelle, Simone, and Melissa support the event on the day.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 27 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup In its fourth year, the Adelaide Reclink Community Cup continues to receive strong support from our key South Australian partners at Radio Adelaide, 3D Radio, Fresh FM, and Nine News Adelaide. Despite some overcast weather conditions this did not dampen the enthusiasm of attendees at this year’s event, which grew to over 1,500 people. Our thanks to the Norwood Football Club for hosting our event at the iconic Coopers Stadium Norwood. After a close three quarters the Rockatoos once again ran away with a win over the Adelaide Anchors, extending their record to four straight wins. Event organisers extend their sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the 2018 events, especially Steven Marshall SA Premier, Tammy Franks MLC, Kyam Maher MLC, Katrine Hildyard MP, Scene Change, Australian Music Press, Coopers, Redlegs, Blundstone, Udaberri, The Salt Design, Hawkers Beer, Pirate Life Brewing, and Bowden Print.
28 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Brisbane Reclink
Community Cup The Brisbane Reclink Community Cup has grown in depth and breadth this year, firstly moving to a new location at the Bendigo Bank Oval at Hickey Park, while also building on our reputation for showcasing some of Brisbane’s best musicians. This year we saw live performances from Mad Macka, Requin, Marville, and DJ Sad Dad along with an attendance of over 1,300 people.
This third annual charity match featured some energetic players; the Rocking Horses (musicians) playing Aussie rules football against the Brisbane Lines (community radio/media) including 4ZZZ stalwarts, politicians, music insiders, street press staff, and industry professionals.
Our sincere thanks to our Organising Committee, Shaz, Amy, Jeremiah, Megan, Xavier, Michelle, Grace, Brank, Belly, Natasha, Harmonie, Steve, and Deb Langley for all their support. To all the musicians and media personalities, 4ZZZ, Senator Anthony Chisholm, Senator Andrew Bartlett, the Brisbane Lions Football Club, AFL Queensland, Young Henry’s, MEAA, Sonic Sherpa and Nether World, Minuteman Press, Wilston Grange Bendigo Bank, and all sponsors, our staff, and the loyal volunteers for making this a fantastic event.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 29 Hobart Reclink The event featured the Ramonas (media) Blundstone ‘Boot the Boot’ competition. Community Cup and the Van Diemen Dogs (musicians) All money raised goes towards Reclink playing a lively match, watched on by Australia’s sport, recreation, and arts Tasmania’s brisk and sunny weather in fans who were also entertained by some activities for Tasmanians experiencing the south was once again favourable of Tasmania’s great live music. disadvantage. to our Hobart Reclink Community We extend our sincere appreciation to Cup, which continues to grow in both Fletcher Austin and the local organising attendance and energy on the field at committee, and this year the event the Queenborough Oval. was supported by our State Manager, A special thanks to Jacquie Petrusma Richard Allanby. A huge thanks to the MP, Minister for Sport for attending Hon Will Hodgman MP, Premier of the event and tossing the coin, and to Tasmania, Hobart Mercury, ABC Hobart, local members David O’Byrne MP for media personalities, all our sponsors Franklin and Michael Gaffney MP for and Blundstone for coming on board Mersey who both pulled on their boots to sponsor the local event, and for also for charity. contributing to the entertainment with the
30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Canberra Reclink Community Cup The second year of the Canberra Reclink Community Cup was played on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Jamison Oval cheered on by over 500 patrons. Canberra’s musical talent, The Lime Stones played for glory and the Cup against the combined talents of Canberra’s radio and media ranks, The Noise – and for a second time The Lime Stones out-classed The Noise in a thriller. The local choir Mixtape Chorus sang the local Community Cup anthem, and gained a huge ovation from the audience. We were delighted to have local members of the Legislative Assembly, ACT Leader Alistair Coe MLA and Mark Parton MLA pull on the boots for The Noise along with local ABC Radio personalities, and Canberra Times and Fairfax journalists. A huge thanks to everyone who has worked tirelessly to bring this event to Canberra, especially Tim Daly and all those on the Organising Committee, our volunteers, team managers, all the players, coaches and support staff, Community Radio 2XX, the musicians who played on the day, and the pre and post-game fund raisers, cheers squads, sponsors, and the crowd.
Reclink Volunteers The work that Reclink Australia undertakes would simply not be possible without the support of our hundreds of loyal and talented volunteers. From administrative support, to assisting with events and programs and acting as ambassadors and advocates of Reclink Australia, volunteers are vital to the success of our programs across Australia. With more than 1000 active volunteers Reclink Australia is grateful for their combined assistance in helping deliver our major events and supporting our diverse range of sport, recreation and arts programs across Australia.
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 31 Our Activities Reclink Australia, in partnership with our member agencies and support from our strategic partners and supporters, has offered the following activities to disadvantaged communities throughout Australia. The ‘whole of community’ approach empowers our member agencies to determine which activities are needed in their community. Local knowledge drives our response to local needs.
Activities Aerobics Circuit Kayaking Snorkelling Archery Croquet Mini golf Soccer Aqua aerobics Darts Outdoor adventure Squash Diving Steady steps classes Aqua program Rage Cage Soccer Fishing Supa-golf Badminton Resistance training Futsal Rock climbing Surfing Ballroom dancing Go carting Roller blading Swimming Basketball Golf Run, Walk, Roll Table tennis Bike riding Group fitness Running Taekwondo Blind soccer Gym Salsa and Tennis BMX Hip hop dance Latin dancing Tenpin bowling Bocce Horse riding Sailing Volleyball Boxing Skateboarding Scooter competitions Walking group Bush walking Indoor beach volleyball Scuba diving Wheelchair basketball Cardio fitness and weights Indoor cricket Skating Wheelchair dancing
32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Social, Cultural and Educational Arts Aquarium outing Airbrush art Avenue Community Art therapy – neighbourhood chats Art workshops Ballroom dancing Book club Christmas in July Contemporary dance Circus Oz Contemporary Visual Community BBQ Art Workshop Community Christmas Party Crochet Community gardening Down the Avenue Craft group – Over 55s Art Exhibition Deadly Outdoor Drama group Adventure Group Drumming Easter community BBQ Guitar course Environmental park outing Instrument making Furniture making Knit and yarn International Rules match Knitting Kids day out Sports Leagues Music group Line dancing 8 Ball Photography Masters Exhibition – National Australian football (AFL) Public arts Gallery Victoria Ainslie Basketball Samba Drumming Circle Men’s shed program Cricket Sewing and craft Movie day Lawn bowls Storytelling Muldark theatre production League tag (touch football) Street art National Gallery Victoria Soccer Street orchestra Picnic in the Park Softball Urban Encounters (Aboriginal Observation Deck visit Tenpin bowling Arts and Music Group) Wii Volleyball Writers circle Zoo trip
Women’s Activities Baking Beading Health and Wellbeing Belly dancing Acupuncture Boot camp Chiropractic Boxing and self defence Cooking club Car Maintenance Kanangra Court Gardening Project Circus workshops Massage Creative arts Planting for pizzas High Tea luncheon Qigong Jewellery making workshops Sahaja meditation Make up session Self defence Music therapy Stretch and relaxation Nutrition Tai Chi Pamper day Yoga Zumba
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 33 Hills Community Options Inc.- Centennial Court Our Members Hoops 4 Life With over 290 health, welfare and community organisations currently Housing Choices - Sth Australia engaged with Reclink Australia’s program, Reclink Australia continues to Hungry No More - Mt Barker Unting Church SA Hutt Street Centre - Aged City Living Program play a critical role in the community sector in ensuring that individuals from HYPA - FLO disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with participation opportunities. Junction Community Centre Membership to Reclink Australia provides community organisations with the Life Without Barriers - Christies Beach Life Without Barriers - Mental Health Respite following benefits: Life Without Barriers - SAFKI PIR • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; Life Without Barriers - South Terrace Little Hamton Baptist Church • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for Mid Murray Council disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; Mind Australia - Burnside Residential Services • Networking with other organisations, targeting people experiencing Mind Australia - Glynde Mind Australia Ltd - SA North South & Country disadvantage; and Mount Baker High School • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into mainstream Murray Mallee General Practice Network Inc community based activities through our Transformational Links program. Murray Mallee GP Network NEAMI Ltd - IPRSS We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following organisations: Neami National - Kangaroo Island NEAMI National - Mt.Barker New South Wales Headspace - Bundaberg Neami National - Street to Home Asylum Seekers Centre - Becher House Integrate Rehab Neami National - Victor Harbor Beehive Industries Co-operative Limited Integrated Disability Support Services Ltd OARS Community Transitions, Blacktown Youth Services Association Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. Onkaparinga Mission Australia - Service Delivery Western (KENG) Re-Engage Youth Services Sydney Loganlea Community Association Inc. Relationships Australia - SA West Mission Australia - Sydney Centre Lotus Vana Resort Inc. Relationships Australia - South Australia Mood Active Micah Projects - The Hive SA Health Neami National - Hurstville National Coaching Institute Skylight City Odyssey House Neami National - Strathpine Skylight Mannum PCYC MT DRUITT Ozcare - South Brisbane Men’s Hostel St Vincent De Paul Society Richmond PRA - Buckingham House QLD Health Teen Challenge SA INC St. Vincent de Paul Society - Ozanam Resilience Sailing Inc. The Ladder Project Foundation Learning Centre Special Olympics Australia - Bundaberg The Salvation Army - Towards Independence The Australian Centre for Social Innovation The Salvation Army - Tom Quinn Community Tyndale Christian School UCA - Parramatta Nepean Presbytery Centre Unison Property Corporation Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Valley Hearts Inc. Uniting Communities - Rubys Edwardstown Western Sydney Local Health District YFS Ltd Uniting Communities - Rubys Reunification Women’s Activities & Self Help House Youth Advocacy Centre Inc. Program Northern Territory South Australia Uniting Communities - TYRC Bushmob Inc ACH Group Uniting SA Casa Central Australia Inc. Adelaide Hills Community Health Service Uniting SA (Formarly UCWPA) DASA - Drug & Alcohol Services Association Adelaide Hills Vocational College Unity Housing Company Foster Carers Association NT Incorporated Australian Red Cross Unting Country SA Life Without Barriers Baptist Care - Westcare Daycentre and Victor Harbor High School Mental Health Association of Central Westcare Choir Western Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs Australia (MHACA) Belgravia Leasure YMCA - Fleurieu Aquatic Centre Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjarra Yankunytjatjara British Sub Aqua Club YMCA South Australia - Community (NPY) Women’s Council Catherine House Inc Strenthening The Salvation Army - Alice Springs Centacare – Murray Bridge Youth Inc. Queensland City of Onkaparinga Tasmania Access Arts City of Port Adelaide, Enfield Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North Community Australian Red Cross - Jeay’s Street Community Bridging Services Services Community Centre Community Bridging Services - Elizabeth Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North West Beenleigh District Darts Association Community Living Australia Community Services Brian Kerle BasketBall District Council of Mount Barker Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - South Community Bundaberg RSL - Sub Branch Services El Shaddai Camping Centre Carers Link Children and Youth Services Fraser Park Primary School Community Lifestyle Support Claremont College Gawler & District College B-12 FIRST (Foundation for Independence, Dudley House Gawler Youth Workers Network Recreation & Social Training) Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Headspace - Adelaide (HYEPP) Foundation for Independence Recreation & Glenorchy City Council Social Training Inc Hills Community Options Inc. - Mt.Barker
34 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Hellyer College Moonee Valley City Council Graylands Hospital - North Metro Area Langford Support Services Neami Brunswick Health Service, Mental Health Launceston City Mission Neami National - Preston Headspace - YEPP Life Without Barrier - Rocherlea Norlane Community Initiatives Headspace Osborne Park Migrant Resource Centre (Southern North Western Mental Health Helping Minds Tasmanian) Inc. Odyssey House Victoria Interchange Inc. - Melville Migrant Resource Centre North Orygen Youth Health Interchange Inc. - Spearwood National Joblink - Burnie Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre National Joblink - Launceston Port Phillip Housing Association Life Without Barriers - Bibra Lake National Joblink - Moonah Prahran Mission Life Without Barriers - Disability & Mental OAK Possability Reciprocate Pathways Inc Health Respite RFT - Richmond Fellowship Tasmania ReSoul Church Life Without Barriers - Ngatti House Tas TAFE Sacred Heart Mission Inc. The Link - Youth Health Services Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA - SalvoCare Eastern The Salvation Army - Bridge Program West Leederville) SalvoConnect Barwon Ulverstone Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA) SHARC (Self Help for Addiction Resource The Salvation Army - Common Ground - Mt. Lawley Centre) Tasmania Skill Invest Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA) The Salvation Army - Supported Housing (SASH) Midland Somali Community Inc. Whitelion Mercy Community Services Inc Wise Employment - Devonport St. Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre Mission Australia - DAYS - Detox Unit Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc St. Mark’s Community Centre - Sport & Rec. St. Mary House of Welcome Mission Australia - Drug and Alcohol Youth Victoria St. Vincent’s Prague House Service -DAYS Alfred Health The Salvation Army - Adult Services Mission Australia - Youthbeat Anglicare Victoria - Box Hill The Salvation Army - Flagstaff Crisis Mosaic Community Care Arabic Welfare Inc. Accommodation -Recreation Program Multicultural Services Centre WA Arbias - Community Programs The Salvation Army - Foley House Neami National - Shenton park Arrow Health The Salvation Army - kensington Arts Access Victoria One2One The Salvation Army - St.Kilda Army Crisis Orion Services - Belmont Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - Dandenong Centre Outcare Inc. Australian Muslim Social Service Agency The Salvation Army - The Open Door - Adult Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Service Network Perth Inner City Youth Services (PICYS) Brooklyn House Supported Accommodation The Wellington Collingwood Inc Port School Brotherhood of St. Laurence United International Church Richmond Wellbeing Fellowship W.A. Calm Link Up Program Victorian Tonga Basketball Association - Ngullamia Heatlhy Charles La Trobe College VincentCare Victoria - Northern Community Rocky Bay - Getabout COHEALTH - Collingwood Hub Ruah Community Services - Inreach Team COHEALTH - Footscray VincentCare, Victoria - Ozanam Community Fremantle COHEALTH - Melbourne City Centre Ruah Community Services - Recreation Team Community Veracity Ltd VincentCare, Victoria - Quin House North Court Services Victoria Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc. SMP Lifeskills2work Destiny Transformations Wintringham - Delahey Southern Cross Care - Rivervale Drug Court of Victoria Wintringham - Williamstown Hostel SSEN.BE- School of Special Behaviour Needs Eastern Health - Maroondah CCU/MSTS Wintringham Specialist Aged Care Behaviour & Engagement Eastern Regions Mental Health Association YMCA Victoria - Dandenong Leisure Facilities St John of God E-Focus (Dep. Of Himilo Community Youth Projects Connect) St. Bartholomew’s House - Homeless and Youth Support & Advocacy Service - YSAS Transitonal Services genU YSAS - Dandenong Housing First Ltd St. Bartholomew’s House - Sunflower Western Australia Ice Sports Victoria Inc St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health 360 Health + Community Inner West Area Mental Health Service - Support Services - Arnott Villas Norfolk Terrace - Community Care Unit 55 Central Inc St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Inner West Mental Health Service Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Support Services - Bentley Villas Kensington Community Recreation Centre Anglicare WA - Foyer Oxford St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Kew Nieghbourhood Learning Centre Association for Services to Torture & Trauma Support Services - Swan Villas Ladder Geelong Survivors (ASeTTS) The Salvation Army - Homelessness Services Autism Association of Western Australia Latitude - Directions for Young People Inc Uniting Care West - Homeless Launch Housing (Previousluy Hanover Avivo - Osborne Park Accommodation Support Services Breathing Space - Communicare Welfare Services) Uniting Care West - Specialist Re-entry Services Leisure Networks Cahoots Urban Fabric Life Without Barriers CARAD - Centre for Asylum Seekers, Valued Lives Foundation Macleod YMCA Refugees & Detainees West Australian Group Shalom McAuley Community Services for Women Cyrenian House Mind Australia - Peer Recovery Communities Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation Whitelion WA Program Focused Supports Pty Ltd Workpower Mind Australia - Sandridge Program Foundation Housing Workpower Inc. - Bibra Lake
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 35 Gratitude David Eadie John Nichol Peter Ryan Life Members David Rhys Jones Josh Bull MLA Phil Cox Allan Jeans (deceased) Dermott Brereton Josh Wilson MP Phil Morley Greg Hunt (deceased) Don Hume Katrine Hildyard MP Phillip Douzel Hayden Legro Doug Hawkins Kel Bryant Phillip Giallo Mick Miller Dyson Heppell Ken Wilson Ray Salao Individuals Douglas Holmes Kim Tan Rhan Harris Adam Yee Em Egan Koral Chandler Hon Richard Wynne MP Adrian Basso Emma Peel Kyam Maher MLC Senator Richard Di Natale Adrian Cloonan Father Bob Maguire Lauren Taylor Rob Heath Adrian Crawley Fletcher Austin Leanne Smith Ron Alexander Alan Pascoe Gareth Andrews Leaping Larry L Rose Cicero Alan Quaife Gary Epple Leigh McGrane Ruari Currin Alice Springs Correctional Gavin Crosisca Lesley Hanson Hon Shannon Fentiman MP Centre Ged Kearney MP Lesley Hurley Sharryn Bell Alistair Coe MLA Gerard Hart Liam O’Shannessy Hon Shane Rattenbury MLA Andrew Brackman Mayor Geoff Ablett Lincoln Harris Stephen Patterson MP Andrew Exton Glen McIver Liz Kirk Hon Premier Steven Marshall MP Hon Andrew Wilkie MP Glenn Hester Luke Waters Stephen J. Peake Angelisa Watts Glenn Watts Mark Bomber Thompson Stu Macleod Hon Anthony Albanese MP Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Mark Fine Tammy Franks MLC Senator Anthony Chisholm Greg Barnes Mark Parton MLA Terry O’Brien Barry Silvester Hon Greg Hunt MP Mark Whiteman Terry O’Donnell Ben Davison Greg Tickner Hon Martin Foley MP Rev Tim Costello Hon Ben Carroll MP Hayden Legro Martyn Smith Hon Tim Pallas MP Treasurer Hon Ben Wyatt Treasurer MLA Hank Hubers Mary Meldrum Tony Biggs Bill Cullen Helen Cusack Matt Fisher Tony Proudfoot Brad Pettitt Jack Reilly Matt Lee Virginia Cable Brian Hanson Hon Jackie Petrusma MP Matthew Richardson Wayne Carey Brian Millett James Tunstall Prof Matthew Nicholson Wayne Frith Brian Presnell Jamin Heppell Senator Murray Watt Wayne Henwood Brian Taylor Senator Janet Rice Michelle Brown Hon Premier Will Hodgman MP Bruce Hill Jay Hynes Michael Danby MP Our 1000+ Reclink Volunteers Cam Butler Jenny Leong MP Michael Gaffney MLC Carby Warby Hon Jenny Macklin MP Nat Cook MLA Organisations Chris Wheeldon Jeremy Dickson Neale Burgess MLA 97.7 3SER-FM Christine Couzens MLA Hon Jim Chalmers MP Nick Cable ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate Cindy O’Connor Jo Cusack Nick Cooper Able Australia Crackers Keenan Joanne Rockwell Senator Nick McKim Accru Accounting Craig Lynch Joanne Ryan MP Senator Nick Xenophon ACT Health Directorate Damien Taylor Joffa Corfe Senator Penny Wong Adelaide City Council Cr Danae Bosler John Cullen Peter Burke Adelaide FC Darren Vowles Jon Von Goes Peter Cates Adelaide Police Dave Barrett John Cicero Peter Crofts Adelaide Symphony Dave Houchin Hon John Eren MP Peter Diacos Orchestra Dave Hughes John Dever Peter Hession AFL Central Australia Dave Oliver John Goidridge Peter Monagle AFL Tasmania
36 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS AFL Victoria Corporate Traveller Mount Barker Lawn Bowls Club South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Alice Springs Bowls Club Curve Group Murlpirrmarra South Yarra Football Club Alice Springs Correctional Cycle Australia Murray Bridge Council Centre Sport 927 Cycle Education ACT Oztix Allens Linklaters Sport Education Development Department of Prime Minister Pathwayz – Cerebral Palsy Australia (SEDA) Australian Council of Trade and Cabinet League Unions Sports Chaplaincy Department of Health and Patty’s Foods Australian Federal Police Human Services, VIC St John’s Maroubra PBS 106.7FM Australian Football League Department of Sport and St Vincent’s Hospital Recreation, WA Peninsula Stand Up Paddle Australian Government School Stage Two Lighting DO Consulting Australian Institute of Flexible Pine Rivers Showground Surfing NSW Learning East Fremantle Football Club Pink Fencing Surf Lifesaving Queensland Australian Performing Rights Event Power Association (APRA) Plakkit Talbot Family Foundation Eventpower Solutions Australian Red Cross Port Adelaide/Enfield Council Tasmanian Symphony Eview Real Estate Orchestra Australian Trade Commission Port Power FC Executive Security The District Council of Mount Avant Card Portsea Surf Life Saving Club Barker FBi Radio Bakehouse Studios Queensland Canoeing The Marquee People Fishing NSW Basketball Tasmania Queensland Government The Vic, Newtown Football West – Department of National Basketball Victoria Tony Leggart Dive Co. Fremantle Football Club Parks, Recreation, Sport and Bayside City Council Racing Triple R FM 102.7 Fresh 927 Beam Global Australia Queensland Department of Victoria Police Pipe Band GE Money Education and Training Bendigo Bank Victorian Amateur Football – South Melbourne Goulburn Valley Ice Queensland Health Association (VAFA) BHSS Stage Systems Government of South Queensland Police Citizens Werribee Football Club Australia Ball & Doggett Papers Youth Welfare Association Wesley Church Adelaide Greek Welfare, SA Bowls NSW Young Henrys Brewing Wesley Mission Health Directorate – Company Bowls WA ACT Government West Coast Eagles Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Bridgewater PCYC Hobart Aquatic Centre Western Australia Cricket Rosenthal Association Brisbane City Council Hobart City Council Rosny Golf Club Winnunga Nimmityjah Canberra City Council Hobart PCYC Rotary Club of Albert Park Aboriginal Health Service, ACT Canoeing WA Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Rotary Club of Fremantle Wirrpanda Foundation Casey Radio 3 SER 97.7 Instinctive Chiropractic YMCA – Mount Barker Albert Park Rotary Club of North Balwyn Central Australia Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) Ipswich City Council Rotary Club of Sunbury Committees and Central Australia Football JPJ Audio Rotary Club of Werribee Advisory Groups League Rotary Club of Wyndham King Performance Reclink Community Cup Channel 31 Kingsborough Council Royce Consulting Organising Committees Cherry Bar Lifeline Community Care, QLD RTR FM Frank Galbally Cup Committee Chisholm and Gamon Lock and Load Ryan Commercial Lawyers The Transformers Choir City of Fremantle Organising Team Logan City Council Scubacom City of Maribyrnong Reclink Women Participation Lord Taverners SecondBite in Sport Committee City of Melbourne Luby Foundation SEN 1116 City of Sydney Mac ‘n’ Me Graphics Shulu Foundation Schools City of Port Phillip Madman Printing Skydive Australia Australian Institute of Music Civic Guides Media MEAA Snorkel Safari Emmanuel College Clarence PCYC Midway Print Solutions Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Mary MacKillop College Clontarf AFL Academy Club Momentum Builders The Hutchins School Coastline Church South Australian Cricket Wesley College Mornington Shire Council Association (SACA) Cockburn Council Xavier College Moreton Bay Regional South Australian Government Complete Function Hire Council Department of Environment, Corner Hotel Mount Barker Council Water and Natural Resources
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Networks Reclink National Program Sports Programs Reclink Adelaide City, SA Victoria Cricket Community Cups Adelaide Hills/Murraylands, SA Hastings/Frankston Adelaide, SA Melbourne, Hobart, Alice Springs, NT Dandenong/Doveton Melbourne, VIC Canberra, Adelaide, Ballarat, VIC Perth/Fremantle, WA Corio/Norlane Sydney, Perth, Brisbane Bendigo, VIC Melton/Sunbury Alice Springs NT Brisbane North, QLD League Tag Brisbane South, QLD Tasmania Brisbane, Ipswich, Canberra, ACT Brighton Moreton Bay QLD Pathways to Burnie/Devonport Fleurieu/Kangaroo Island Soccer Employment Fremantle, WA Launceston/Georgetown Brisbane, Logan, QLD Hobart, TAS New South Wales Adelaide, SA Caboolture, Bundaberg, Ipswich, QLD Sydney Perth, WA Wide Bay, Beaudesert, Kwinana, WA Parramatta Pool Crestmead, QLD Logan, QLD Blacktown Melbourne, VIC South Melbourne, VIC Melbourne, VIC Basketball Melbourne – East, VIC South Australia Melbourne, VIC Elizabeth Melbourne – North, VIC Lawn Bowls Housing and Adelaide Melbourne – South, VIC Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, SA Community Safety Melbourne – West, VIC Western Australia Volleyball Midland, WA Perth Ipswich, Moreton Bay, QLD Canberra, ACT Moreton Bay, QLD Balga Sport Perth, WA Fremantle Wiluna, WA Sydney, NSW Reclink Employment Yorke Peninsula, SA Queensland Caboolture/Fortitude Valley Services Logan/Crestmead Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg/Widebay AFL Programs Kalkie, QLD ActiVIC Adelaide, SA Alice Springs, NT Brimbank, Broadmeadows, Perth/Fremantle, WA VRGF Football Casey, Flemington, Geelong Reclink Pop-Up Sports Victoria League Greater Dandenong, Melton, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Wiluna, WA West Heidelberg, Wyndham, VIC Fortitude Valley, Logan, QLD Central Goldfields, Youth Football, TAS Latrobe Valley, VIC
Bundaberg Central/Kalkie Bundaberg/ Wide Bay NT Bundaberg/ Wide Bay Caboolture/Fortitude Valley Cricket, Alice Springs Fortitude Valley/Logan Alice Springs League Tag: Brisbane/ Alice Springs Ipswich/Moreton Bay QLD Soccer: Brisbane/ Logan Bundaberg Volleyball: Ipswich/ Caboolture Moreton Bay WA Caboolture Reclink Community Cup Beaudesert Wiluna Brisbane North Crestmead Wiluna Brisbane South Moreton Bay Perth/Fremantle/Balga SA Cricket: Perth/ Fremantle Logan Soccer: Perth Ipswich Reclink Community Cup Fleurieu/Kangaroo Island/ NSW Sydney Perth/Fremantle Yorke Peninsula Sydney/Parramatta/Blacktown Perth/Fremantle Central Canberra Reclink Community Cup Midland Adelaide/Elizabeth CanberraACT Goldfields Bendigo Kwinana Canberra Cricket: Adelaide Ballarat Lawn Bowls: Adelaide, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge Melbourne Soccer: Adelaide VIC Latrobe Valley Sports Leagues South Melbourne Melbourne East AFL Leagues Adelaide City Melbourne North Adelaide Networks Devonport Melbourne South Reclink Community Cup Melbourne West Pathways to Employment Burnie Adelaide/Murraylands Victoria Housing & Community Safety Mount Barker Youth Football Reclink Community Cup Reclink National Program Hobart TAS ActiVIC VRGF Football League Reclink Community Cup Melbourne: Basketball, Cricket, Pool, Soccer Reclink Community Cups Brighton Launceston/ Melton/Sunbury ActiVIC Georgetown Hastings/Frankston Reclink Pop-Up Sports Dandenong/Doveton Reclink Employment Services Norlane/Corio, Geelong 38 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Reclink Australia Staff
Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary: John Ballis Founder and Development: Peter Cullen AM Finance Manager: Katrina McBeath (resigned August 2017) Contact Us Finance and Corporate Services Manager: Phil Morley (commenced September 2017) National Office Assistant Accountant: Hillel Freedman PO BOX 201, Finance Officer: Trinadh Bandaru (commenced November 2017) South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Employment Services Coordinator: Charlie Panopoulos (commenced October 2017) Phone 03 9419 6672 Project Officer: Jason Harris (commenced February 2018) ACT Social Media and Communications Manager: Miriam Wallace (contract ended June 2018) PO BOX 194, Gungahlin, ACT 2912 Phone 0412 342 929 Events Coordinator: Sue Kirk (resigned November 2017) Event, Volunteers and Sponsorship Manager: Brett Long (commenced January 2018) Northern Territory State Manager - Victoria: Chris Lacey PO BOX 3501, Alice Springs, NT 0871 Phone 0401 735 813 State Manager - New South Wales: Ursula Gleeson (commenced March 2018) Program Manager - Northern Territory: Cathy Farrer Queensland 458 Wickham Street, Program Manager - Australian Capital Territory: Mark Ransome Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 State Manager - South Australia: Andy Asser Phone 0414 805 078 State Manager - Queensland: Steve Hutchinson South Australia State Manager - Western Australia: Michelle Duffield (commenced September 2017) PO Box 388, Mount Barker, SA 5251 State Manager - Tasmania: Richard Allanby (commenced April 2018) Phone 0408 808 533 Manager - AAA Play: Libbi Cunnington (resigned October 2017) New South Wales (Sydney) Manager - AAA Play: Laura Jenkins (commenced May 2018) PO Box 663, Kellyville NSW 2155 Support Officer – AAA Play: Taylah Kiely (contract ended September 2017) Phone 0432 734 995
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