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Annual Report 2013-14 Partners

Contents

Our Mission 3 Indigenous Advancement 17

About Australia 3 AAA Play 18

Why We Exist 4 Our National Footprint 20

What We Do 5 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 21

A Forward Looking Approach 6 Our Activities 24

Corporate Governance 6 Our Members 26

Research and Evaluation 7 Gratitude 32

Transformational Links, Training Reclink Australia Staff 34 and Education 7 Contact Us 34 Community Partners 8 Founder Message 35 State Reports 8

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 and arts opportunities and specialist recreation programs.

We target some of the community’s most vulnerable and with a membership of over 380 community, government and isolated people; at risk youth, those experiencing mental private organisations. illness, people with a disability, the homeless, people Our member agencies are committed to encouraging our target tackling alcohol and other drug issues and social and population group, under-represented in mainstream sport and economic hardship. recreational programs, to take that step towards improved As part of our unique hub and spoke network model, health and self-esteem, and use Reclink Australia’s activities as Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships a means for engagement of hard to reach population groups.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 3 Why We Exist From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of community, Reclink Australia believes and Kings Cross, to the that sport and the arts is an accepted public housing estates of approach to improving the lives of those experiencing multiple and complex Adelaide and Canberra and issues and social exclusion. the remote communities We believe that everyone has the of the Northern Territory, right to a positive identity and a social Reclink Australia champions network. This can be achieved through active participation in sport and the participation in physical arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an and artistic activity for all individual and improves their mental Australians. We believe that and physical health. sport, recreation, music and For 24 years, we have led a network of member organisations in the art are powerful tools to support of disadvantaged communities engage and support those and individuals. most hard to reach within the community.

“Reclink is actually the best thing that’s ever happened to me”

1988 1992 1998 2003 2004 Peter Cullen uses recreation Former Victoria Police Reclink Victoria vs Reclink SA Reclink Australia partners 10 teams compete in the as street outreach. Commissioner, Mick Miller, at Punt Road Oval. with the Victorian Victorian Reclink Australia appointed as first Reclink Government. Football League. VicSafe Crime Prevention Australia Patron. 1989 and Community Safety Reclink Australia employs Kick-to-kick commences Award. first staff member. 2005 – seven social games of 1997 Peter Cullen appointed Australian football (AFL). Peter Cullen tours Australia 2000 South Yarra FC is the first as Reclink Australia presenting the Reclink community football club Development Manager. Reclink Australia Super 8s 1990 Australia model. to accept Reclink Australia played on the MCG. participants. Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ First Reclink Australia Reclink Australia travels to game held at the MCG. network meeting is held. NSW – football and the Reclink Australia is a finalist The first Frank Galbally Reclink Australia Olympics. for the Premier’s Award for 1991 Community Participation. Cup is played between Reclink Australia PCYC is Melbourne’s barristers Four teams play Australian established in Hobart. and solicitors. football (AFL) in an organised competition. Funding is secured to establish Reclink Australia in South Australia.

4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS What We Do

Reclink Australia delivers communities in rural Tasmania and networks we negotiate or subsidise each year. access to facilities, manage customised services across the country, programs and competitions within Reclink Australia has extended its existing facilities and coordinate with participation at the core activities to include work readiness of everything we do. programs in Queensland, a National transitional programs to enable Reclink Crime and Violence Prevention Award Australia participants to move into the From running, squash and basketball, winning community safety program in mainstream community. to painting, instrument making and the ACT and a Victorian Government A foundation principle of shared singing, we promote and deliver the funded referral service, connecting respect exists that recognises and health, social and economic benefits of people with a disability to sports and rewards participation and a willingness activity to an otherwise largely inactive recreation opportunities, AAA Play. to support others above all else. Skill population group. Reclink Australia’s programs’ impact development and event days feature Our national program of team sports extends to providing a vehicle for our strongly and are used to develop life are iconic and have the ability to bring member organisations to engage skills rather than separate winners from together people from all walks of life. informally with ‘at risk’ and ‘hard losers, with our ultimate aim to empower Our famous grassroots ‘Australian to reach’ populations, facilitating participants to sustain an enhanced level Rules’ football program involves more discussions about housing stability and of health, wellbeing and involvement in than 850 people from April to August safety, health improvement and welfare. the community. each year. This program is rolled out As a unique voice in the sports By assisting with the development of across the Northern Territory, Victoria participation space, we act as an fundamental social skills, participants and Tasmania, with our Tasmanian advocate and conduit between are supported and encouraged, if Youth League engaging over 200 boys passive populations and facilities and applicable, to transition to mainstream and girls from small geographically programs where physical activity can sports and arts programs, education and economically disadvantaged be undertaken. Using our experience and employment.

2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 The Reclink Raiders are Appointment of the first CEO, Networks established in The Transformers Choir Reclink Australia becomes the first cricket team to Adrian Panozzo. Sydney and Logan. sings with His Holiness the provider of Australia’s first compete in a community Dalai Lama. State funded information IOOF Foundation became Appointment of new staff cricket league. and support service, assisting a major community partner. members in Adelaide, Australia Day Community people with a disability to Reclink Australia established Brisbane and Fremantle. Event of the Year. Reclink Australia established link with sports and active in Alice Springs. in Western Australia. Strategic plan for 2010 to recreation. The Choir of Hard Knocks 2015 approved by the Board. 2013 Staff members appointed in Australia Post announces is formed. Record membership (588), Brisbane and Alice Springs. 2011 networks (22), Reclink Australia as events (10,856) and a National ‘Our 2007 Women’s football league 2009 participation (111,409). Neighbourhood’ Reclink Australia partners with commenced in Alice Springs. Staff members appointed community partner. VicHealth. Reclink Australia wins ACT in Hobart and Canberra. Transition to Public Company Health Promotion Award. Reclink Australia established Limited by Guarantee. in Brisbane. Friends of Alice launched. Federal Government announces partnership to launch Reclink Australia nationally. “Reclink give me a sense of identity, belonging, community, purpose and empowerment”

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 5 A Forward Looking Approach During 2013-14 Reclink While the year has seen a change in Australia has received from Local, the leadership of the organisation, a State, Territory and Commonwealth Australia delivered over smooth transition in senior management Governments, community partners, 115,000 sport, recreation has enabled us to pursue a number our loyal volunteers and the many of exciting initiatives to strengthen communities across Australia with whom and arts participation sustainability and create opportunities we are privileged to work closely with. for growth in a financially sound manner. opportunities, while working A special thanks to our dedicated and closely with over 380 The Executive would like to thank committed staff who work tirelessly to Adrian Panozzo for his excellence and deliver Reclink Australia’s diverse range member organisations dedicated service as CEO over the past of sport, recreation and arts activities. five years. across Australia. In addition, On behalf of the Board it is with great In May, the Commonwealth Government pleasure that we present our annual our Transformational informed us that funding for the report for the 2013-2014 financial year. Links program has National Reclink Program would conclude on 30 June 2014. We will continued to provide monitor the potential impact the loss targeted opportunities for of funding may have on our sport and recreation programs and will continue to individuals to move into work with our member organisations to training, employment and raise awareness of the impact that these programs have on participant’s lives. David O’Halloran participation in sporting Chairman Reclink Australia has adopted a forward groups and clubs, whilst looking approach to responding to achieving a budget surplus the funding challenge we now face, by developing innovative programs of $169.9K. that build a resilient and sustainable operational model across all sectors of the business. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and John Ballis appreciation for the support Reclink Interim Chief Executive Officer

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 Sam Newton Karla Harman Board Member since 2005. Board Member since 2006. Board Member since June 2014. Chairman since January 2013. Licensed Estate Agent. Bachelor of Business President from 2007 – November 2011. Rod Butterss (Economics and Finance) Diploma of Community Services (AOD); and a Master of Applied Finance. Board Member since November 2010. Diploma of Management. Donna Gross Mary Delahunty Chris Newton Board Member since June 2014. Board Member since 2010. Board Member since June 2012. Chair from 2011-2012. Bachelor of Creative Arts. Bachelor of Commerce; Graduate Financial Planner; Graduate Diploma Peter Cullen, AM Certificate in International Development; Advanced Finance. Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance; Founder; President 1992-2005; Masters of Business Administration. John Ballis Member of the Order of Australia 2000; Resigned November 2013. Interim Chief Executive Officer. Centenary Medal 2003.

6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Research and Evaluation Reclink Australia is The research revealed that Reclink member agencies to articulate the Australia’s programs were a catalyst for attitudes towards and opinions of committed to continuous a better life for many of the participants Reclink Australia and Reclink Australia improvement and who took part in the study, with the activities. This included their current greatest benefits reported being regular membership status, their satisfaction demonstrating the access to a support network of specialist with communication between themselves impact of our programs organisations and being part of a and Reclink Australia and suggestions through evaluation and community of people who have had on how Reclink Australia could enhance similar experiences or difficulties. their activity design and delivery to targeted research. benefit the member agencies and Three years on from the completion their clients. Between 2009 and 2013, we of the field study, Reclink Australia has continued to evaluate participant, The survey highlighted that satisfaction commissioned the Centre for Sport levels amongst Reclink Australia’s and Social Impact at La Trobe University member and public attitudes towards our programs. In 2014, funding members was high, with 40 per cent to research our programs and measure received through our new Access for All indicating they were satisfied and our impact in the community. After Abilities Play program has allowed the 27 per cent very satisfied, with a relative hundreds of interviews with member recruitment of Dr Laura Aisbett. Laura proportion of the sample stating they agencies, participants and funders, would renew their Reclink Australia brings with her a wealth of experience the resulting report explicitly outlined membership (59%). Regarding activities and knowledge in the area of research how our programs contribute to the delivered, participants stated a need for and evaluation, as well as volunteer physical, mental and emotional health more locally based activities, particularly management systems. and wellbeing of people experiencing in regional areas of the state, with a disadvantage and provided a roadmap In February 2014, a satisfaction high demand for activities specifically for ongoing quality improvement. survey was sent to Reclink Australia’s tailored for women and families. Transformational Links, Training and Education Reclink Australia believes in The course has now supported Reclink Australia has a long history numerous participants in the last two in making transformational links the power of opening doors years, to become qualified Alcohol for participants and is investigating for people experiencing and Other Drug professionals. Reclink opportunities to expand access to training Australia is committed to supporting programs and other opportunities disadvantage, establishing those engaged in our programs to make that will further assist disadvantaged transformational links that the next step in their life by creating people to obtain essential educational can lead to life-long change. pathways to education and employment. qualifications. Whether it be mentorship, education or employment, Reclink continues to grow the range of available opportunities to those participants who are ready to take the next step.

In partnership with the Australian Institute of Flexible Learning, a registered training organisation and part of Upper Murray Community Health Services, Reclink Australia provides a Certificate IV in AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) training course.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 7 Community Partners

In 2014, Reclink Australia was proudly The Talbot Family Foundation has Reclink Australia has established announced as one of seven national been a supporter of Reclink Australia a fruitful and mutually beneficial community partners of Australia Post. since 2009 and is one of the primary relationship with GE that includes highly As part of Australia Post’s ‘Our supporters of our Queensland choir, skilled administrative and consulting Neighbourhood’ initiative, Reclink Australia known as The Transformers. Reclink support plus group volunteering will receive financial and organisational Australia is grateful for the ongoing on Reclink Australia’s events. support and the opportunity to work support that the Talbot Family collaboratively with one of the country’s Foundation continues to provide, most respected and trusted organisations. in supporting those who participate Australia Post’s employees will also have in the Transformers Choir. the opportunity to enrich our programs across Australia with their organisational commitment to volunteerism.

Collingwood Football Club Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge the considerable contribution that Collingwood FC has provided in the last year and for many years prior. Collingwood FC has been an event partner for a number of years and continues to support organisations participating in our Victorian football competition.

Friends of Alice The Friends of Alice tour was established to engender and sustain financial and volunteer support around Reclink Australia’s work in Alice Springs and the central desert. Over the past few years the support for this region has grown rapidly with numerous individuals offering on-ground volunteer support as part of the tour. The Friends of Alice tour also provides support for Reclink Australia’s staff member in Alice Springs. Many of the group’s members have travelled to Central Australia for a second time, bringing with them the experience from the previous year. The cultural awareness and increased knowledge of the challenging social issues in Alice Springs and the 250 Indigenous communities in the surrounding areas continues to be an educational experience for the tour members. Each year, an Australian football (AFL) grand final is held in Alice Springs with a second grand final match played in Yulara. These matches are set against the magnificent backdrop of Uluru with most of the grand final players originating from the Alice Springs region. The Friends of Alice tour now supports programs including musical events, wheelchair basketball, vegetable gardens and cultural, health and well-being programs. State Reports

State Members Activities Participants

ACT 4 243 3,105

NSW 28 205 1,797

NT 20 359 5,053

QLD 94 5,350 52,542

SA 52 847 7,663

TAS 27 611 5,807

VIC 93 1,931 21,013

WA 69 1,701 18,846

TOTAL 387 11,490 115,826

8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS outdoor furniture suitable for the project Reclink Australia in the ACT was Australian Capital Territory at our Monday workshop program. awarded National Winner – Crime Once again, a BBQ/ picnic table built and Violence Prevention, Recognition at the workshop program and donated of Excellence presented by the Minister to the local primary school was raffled at at Parliament House. the annual school fete and the proceeds Reclink Australia will continue to deliver allocated to the “kids doing it tough” equity program. new and innovative programs to our key target population in the ACT Inner North The Jerilderie Court Garden Project and the broader community throughout is another example of where the coming year. neighbourhood spirit has taken hold and the latest rejuvenation and A special thank you to our outreach renovations has not only created an facilitator Rhondda Bell for her ongoing source of fresh food but a safe Mark Ransome dedication, creativity, sense of humour meeting space for residents. The garden and genuine support for people has provided well over 200 kilograms in need in sometimes incredibly of fresh food over 12 months with the Reclink Australia’s primary role in the ACT challenging situations. is to deliver the High Density Housing excess shared with other neighbourhoods aligned with the project. Safety and Security Project on behalf Also thank you to our key funding bodies: of the Justice and Community Safety Programs and activities such as these Justice Planning and Programs, Directorate – ACT Government. provide opportunities for linking people Justice and Community Safety Directorate to support and encouraging innovation – ACT Government and Health Our outreach programs and events focus and ongoing participation. Directorate – ACT Government. on seven high density housing sites in Canberra’s Inner North and their design As previously mentioned, community Reclink Australia also acknowledges the aims to improve personal safety, enhance safety is a primary goal for the ACT fantastic contributions of our key partners housing and physical environment, project and a highlight for the year was throughout the year, Australian Red Cross recognition of our work over previous integrate access to services and promote and Cycling Australia. years via the prestigious National Crime health and wellbeing. and Violence Prevention Awards. Our monthly Run, Roll or Walk goes from strength to strength with a significant increase in participation by agencies providing AOD recovery, with participants even continuing their involvement after exiting their treatment. Equally important has been the assistance provided by participants in the establishment of a large vegetable garden at the local primary school. Participants have volunteered hundreds of hours of their time in constructing numerous raised garden beds and continue to support the school by making

Bernie project and has become the “Garden unwanted table into a beautiful piece Mum” nurturing both plants and other of furniture is testament to her skills Bernie is a mature young women on the site who help and tenacity. age women who has maintain and raise vegetables in the lived in a multitude surrounding gardens. The positive outcomes achieved by of locations across Bernie’s nurturing and mentoring Australia before Bernie is a talented artist and was of other women on the site are too instrumental in establishing the settling in the ACT. numerous to mention but are greatly outreach art project at the site and appreciated by all who know her. She has endured many significant has been a regular Run, Roll or Walk life challenges and now lives with her participant for over 3 years. Bernie stated ”Reclink Australia’s daughter at a high density housing site support has enabled me to get out where Reclink Australia has provided Importantly, Bernie is also a regular participant at our Monday workshop and get in touch with more people support for over 5 years. program despite the fact she believed in the community and I just love the Bernie engaged with Reclink Australia she could not touch raw timber. Her workshop program. New skills and via our onsite neighbourhood garden latest restoration has transformed an new friends!”

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 9 as they fought very hard to win, and popularity, along with the Gentle Water Northern Territory looked very relieved when that final Exercise class which sees numbers siren went. increasing each week. Football usually stops after the finals but Taketina drumming will also be due to demand from participants from commencing soon with staff from Reclink CAAPU, DASA, MHACA and CAAPU, we Australia member agency, MHACA, will continue to offer options to people instructing classes at The Alice Springs to play football. Participants from NT Youth and Community Centre. Corrections will also participate in this More local community groups have extended program. recently come on board as our profile The Reclink Softball Round Robin has has increased here in Alice Springs and also gone from strength to strength local politicians are supporting us and Cathy Farrer in 2014, with the season showing our programs. outstanding participation levels and In addition to our weekly programs, requests from female participants Reclink Australia in NT holds a Beat engaged with NT’s Department Reclink in the Northern Territory the Blues ‘Run, Walk and Roll’ event in of Corrections looking to extend has had a very busy year with early October which is on the last day the competition outside of the Cricket, Football and Softball finals of the Mental Health Awareness Week. which involved both the local Alice normal season. This coincides with Mental Health Week Springs community and the remote Beside the group sport programs, events that Reclink Australia is running communities of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Wheelchair Basketball is growing in across the country. Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands. Our footy final, the ultimate fixture of our popular football program, was a very special event. For the first time, the Melbourne Knights, a predominantly youth team from Reclink’s Melbourne competition flew to the Northern Territory to play the local lads from Corrections, DASA, MHACA, CAAAPU and Clontarf. Support was provided by Emmanuelle College, from Werribee in Victoria, in what was a transformative experience for all involved. The Melbourne Knights won their game on the day by only a few points but all efforts were drawn upon for this match,

Maureen getting better because I don’t want I used to sleep lots and not see my grandchildren to get into grog my grandson much because Hello my name is Maureen and I have and fighting. I was sleeping. I now go with him to had lots of troubles in my life with school and we hold hands and I tell drinking grog and family sadness. They are going to school and liking him stories that my grandmother and school. I didn’t see them much and mother told me when I was little and I started drinking when I was young they are bigger now. as everybody else was and so I just he laughs at my stories and tells me did. I went to school for a little bit but I started walking with the Reclink his stories at school. didn’t like it so stayed at home and group because I have always liked Reclink helped me to walk more and helped my family. walking and listening to the wind and I can now feel better with my feet. My birds. Many years ago you heard the I have been to Drug and Alcohol grandson drew me a picture with him birds a lot more than now. Services Australia (DASA) and and me walking to school which made me cry but my heart was happy. the Central Australia Aboriginal I couldn’t walk very far because my Alcohol Programs Unit a lot and body hurt and feet are sore but now I want to go to the pool next with have tried to stop the grog and am I can do a lot more. Reclink and do Wheelchair basketball.

“As a mental health professional, my colleagues, patients and I are so appreciative of the work Reclink does to get people with mental illness active and participating within the community”

10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Wednesday rehearsals continue playing in a round robin T20 format. Queensland to bring so much joy, compassion and Finals were played during Refugee Week support for so many. Over the past Festival in June. year we have seen incredible growth in our regular choir members with In spite of a reduction in funding by some starting musical side projects the Commonwealth, Reclink Australia’s including a jazz band and small vocal Queensland operations have been ensemble performing regularly and very fortunate, with the rigidness of our solo artists recording their own CD’s! network model meaning that member Some have left and found positive new agencies have assisted greatly to see direction in their lives such as work, or that programs continued in spite of the returning to study, often returning to visit, funding shortfall. remembering our catchcry: ‘Once a The Spring Hill Shed program has transformer, always a transformer’ continued to grow. As the home of Steve Hutchinson Highlight of 2014 was the Transformers the Reclaimers Community Orchestra performing as part of a 150 person program, we continue to perform choir alongside Gangajang and the “We have been transformed by the songs at numerous community events and three tenors at the Courier Mail Piazza, we sing festivals. The Shed also hosts general Southbank, to a massively appreciative woodworking and the bicycle rebuilding We have grown together in harmony and supportive audience, complete with program. Over the past year, more We have been transformed by the friends a standing ovation. than 120 bicycles have rolled out of the we’ve seen In 2013-14 Reclink Australia’s team Shed to people with limited alternative This is why we sing” sports continued to grow as we transport options. Transformers Choir original rolled out Futsal and outdoor soccer In 2014 our first work readiness tournaments, attended by the Brisbane program commenced in partnership with As demonstrated in those original lyrics Roar A League team, League Tag MAX Employment. Running at the Spring by Reclink’s Transformers Choir, we supported 22 teams, playing in events Hill based Shed program, participants make an impactful and long lasting across Logan, Brisbane, Moreton Bay difference in the lives of our participants. and Ipswich, and we operated a Smart received training in woodworking, 2013-14 has been yet another period, Rugby program in conjunction with the metalwork, restoration and creation full of landmarks, for our Queensland QLD Reds. The Smart Rugby program of furniture, horticulture and creating programs, experiencing network growth, is designed to assist in School retention permaculture based community gardens. and almost 650 activities a month and particularly targeted Aboriginal and Reclink Australia’s model is evolving, available to member organisations. Torres Strait Islander, young people in using sports, recreation and the arts as The Transformers Choir have performed the Moreton Bay region. This program a catalyst to further develop people’s in multiple community events including culminated in the Pacifika Tournament in life experience and achieving outcomes, mental health week festivals, Brisbane which 12 teams participated. including re-entering the workforce festival, Art from the Margins and Our Cricket program commenced with and engaging in further education Disability Week, to name but a few. a multicultural focus, seeing 13 teams and training.

The Transformers Choir “Our rehearsal is over, but never the feelings They’ll travel with us wherever we are They’ll sustain us and cheer us and make us smile They’ll remind us on Wednesdays... we’re superstars!” Transformers Choir original

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 11 South Australia

Andy Asser

Reclink Australia’s work in SA has been faced with real challenges, with a need to innovate in the face of reduced funding by the Federal Government, at a time of increasing demand for services. With the support of our member agencies, community groups and a dedicated volunteer team, we have still been able to grow and develop. Along with the core stream of sport and recreation regulars: Footy, Ten Pin, Golf, Cricket, Fishing, Snorkeling, Surfing, Scuba diving and Swimming, we have also started Lawn Bowls, Yoga, Self Defense, Circus Performance, Zumba Gold and Art Therapy in the Hills/ Murraylands, Gym and Aqua Aerobics in the South, Fencing in Murray Bridge, 8 Ball Challenge in the north, Yoga in the city and a suite of social programs including Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Royal Show, SACA and SANFL matches. Reclink Australia would like to acknowledge the support we receive from: The Office of Recreation and Sport, The Adelaide City Council, The Mount Barker Council, The Port Adelaide/ Enfield Council, The Mid Murray Council, The Playford Council and the 65 member agencies that are part of Reclink’s South Australian family.

Donna opportunity to make new friends and towards disadvantaged people and a learn new skills. willingness to help them to re-connect Donna has been a part of Reclink with their communities and build a Over the past 3 years Donna since 2003. In the beginning healthy lifestyle. she attended mainly water based has completed First Aid Courses, activities including snorkelling, surfing gained her boat license, passed the Currently she is studying Outdoor and swimming. seamanship course, qualified as an Recreation full time at TAFE which open water scuba diver and helping was initially supported through our After overcoming significant personal Reclink as a Snorkel Instructor and as Transformational Links program. challenges and real family hardship treasurer of the Reclink Dive Club of Donna signed up as a Reclink In the coming summer she will be which she is a valued member. volunteer. She states that Reclink working with DECS students in doing has helped her to find stability, focus Donna’s work with Reclink participants Bushwalking and Snorkelling as part and direction in her life and also the has been marked by a real passion of their Duke of Ed awards.

12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Sydney

Reclink Australia has seen its role in Sydney contract and then grow again over the last few years. Currently, a total of 16 member agencies are actively participating in sports and arts activities each year. These programs are coordinated from Head Office in Melbourne and encompass a variety of sport and arts related programs. Although we are currently not able to have a worker full time in Sydney, we have a long term view to grow our NSW footprint. Reclink Australia has been able to mobilise the resources of our member organisations to ensure continuous program delivery and in this financial year we have coordinated eight regular sport and recreation activities as well as the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival, which attracted over 80 exhibitors displaying their talent within the local community. The Kaleidoscope Arts Festival, has now run for over ten years and continues to go from strength to strength. The Festival gives the opportunity to people experiencing disadvantage to express themselves through their own art and be encouraged to auction their pieces to the public. The next 12 months will be critical in our quest to develop a presence in Sydney; attracting new community organisations as members, establishing relations with state sporting associations and seeking funding for new programs.

Caitlin I used to be homeless. It was hard. experience boosts my mood. It keeps It’s like flying under the radar. People me even. Being able to trust a male It was early in my recovery when don’t notice you. They don’t like trainer – I feel safe. I have people who I showed up to Boot Camp. My what they see. It’s not happening to back me up. doctor was wary about doing so much me now. The Boot Camp is the most exercise, but he is really happy with One guy said something about my important thing in my week because my progress. They say they’re really weight and two guys stuck up for me. every week they are happy to see me. proud I’m happier in myself most of I didn’t feel like someone would stick They don’t if I’m getting unwell. the time. up for me. The environment is tight, When I showed up, I thought I would Stephen Howald, the Boot Camp I like it. leader asked me if I would like a be accepted. Straight away I was Narelle and I did the City to Surf. visitor in hospital. Recently, I had a included in everything – “give it a go!” I have never run that far before. My problem at placement. The people He learnt my name straight away. I’m knee was sore. Counselling is good. at the Reclink Boot Camp supported pretty isolated socially. I’m used to I’ve found the right person. She’s me. I do have supporters, I was a being on my own. consistent. She keeps drilling in the State Ward. The Boot Camp is fun. It makes me same messages. A lot of people happy, I’m not judged. I’m happy to I’m reconnecting with my family. don’t want to deal with people with be who I am on any given day. My Dad wasn’t good. The physical complex issues.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 13 staff member. Despite these challenges, The Tasmanian Youth League goes Tasmania there are a number of programs that are from strength to strength, targeting appealing to our member constituency, geographically disadvantaged young some of which include: people, from communities with rising • The Choir of High Hopes program; suicide and unemployment rates. • Swimming at the Hobart Aquatic This program, run in partnership with Centre; the Southern Midlands Council and • Weekly golf at Rosny Park; several small schools across regional Tasmania, continues to engage • Sailing at Kings Pier Marina; hundreds of young people who • Accessing tickets through the otherwise have no access to sport and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; recreation programs. Peter Cullen AM • The Youth Football Program. We would like to acknowledge the We also introduced the Hard Knocks contribution of our member agencies, Reclink Australia continues to work football program which was coordinated volunteers and recreation providers for alongside local Tasmanian organisations, by one of our member agencies and to establish new initiatives, in an was aimed at providing disadvantaged all their assistance in ensuring sports and increasingly challenging environment communities with the opportunity to arts activities are available for people and without the presence of a local play football collectively. experiencing disadvantage in Hobart.

“The best thing about Reclink is being able to improve my health through free access to services and activities that I would otherwise be afraid to access.”

14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS • Introducing new sport and recreation • Positioning ourselves strategically Victoria programs at the Melbourne City Baths following the reform of the mental as well as Sailing in Albert Park; health and disability sector; • Successfully conducting the Certificate • Identifying alternative funding IV (Alcohol & Drugs) course in opportunities to provide services in partnership with the Australian regional Victoria; Institute of Flexible Learning; and • Expanding services that are linked • Maintaining our existing program to employment and training deliverables despite increased agencies; and financial constraints as part of • Providing services that are consistent ensuring that Victorians experiencing with emerging trends in sport and disadvantage have access to sport recreation in accordance with the and arts opportunities. Australian Sports Commission. Joe Rotella There are a number of key challenges We would like to acknowledge the and opportunities in the next 12 months, contribution of our key stakeholders, With the non-profit sector environment which include: especially our member organisations, becoming increasingly competitive, the • Ensuring that we maintain our strong State Government, corporate partners, ability to maintain our current services partnership with the Victorian State donors and volunteers who have was a major objective during this Government through the Access assisted in the delivery of sport and arts period. In 2013-14, our participation for All Abilities program beyond the activities for Victorians experiencing in various activities remained steady, 2014-15 period; disadvantage. having promoted over 1500 activities throughout the year. Some of our achievements for 2013-14 included: • Successfully tendering for the Access for All Abilities First Point of Call Service which is aimed at connecting people with disabilities to sport and recreation opportunities throughout Greater Melbourne; • Engaging with corporate partners such as Australia Post who are supporting various events in Victoria, including the Football Grand Final Days, Peter Cullen Medal and Reclink Community Cup;

James caring. My first training session was an lecturer was able to help and guide eye opener; all the players welcomed me through the process and I was It all started when a friend asked me and made me feel a part of the able to successfully complete it in me if l wanted to come for a kick team. The first few training sessions 2012. Since this time I have also been and play footy. I hadn’t played footy were hard but I really enjoyed it. able to successfully complete an AFL for 12 years and I felt like I needed accredited coaching course – level 1, I found that the footy in the Reclink something to fill the void because also provided by Reclink. competition was played in good I wanted to change my lifestyle and spirits and there were no spiteful My experience through Reclink has to get fit. I decided to have a go incidents that I had been used to taught me to be a better person and because l always loved footy and had in weekend leagues. Whether we show more compassion to my fellow a passion for the game. won, lost or drew, it felt like I had man. My five years of playing footy Initially, I thought that l was too old achieved something. have now come to end. I am now employed with cohealth as a Sports and my skill level would be too poor After a couple of years of playing and Recreation Worker working with but l went down to training anyway. football and cricket in the Reclink marginalised people who cannot The club was Western Storm and league, l was offered to do a course access main stream sporting clubs. the organisation behind it was the though Reclink – Drug and Alcohol Western Region Health Centre (now Certificate 4. I totally enjoyed it, but Reclink football league is a wonderful known as cohealth). The coaching the fact that l hadn’t been to school way to make friends and find mentors staff were friendly supportive and in 20 years I found it hard. The to guide you through life.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 15 • The continuation of a super-8’s presence through activity coverage Western Australia cricket series with support from in local newspapers. the Western Australian Cricket Over the next 12 months, the primary Association (WACA), involving eight area of focus for WA will be securing teams and member agencies, and funding in Western Australia to ensure culminating in a successful grand final we can maintain our operational at the WACA ground; footprint into the future. We are aiming • The participation of 6 teams in our to enhance the capacity of State Sporting Reclink Football Competition, with Associations to continue to offer inclusive all teams participating in an action sporting programs to our target group. packed grand final day at The East We also aim to introduce programs in Fremantle Sharks Football Club; geographic areas we have not previously • The popularity of our Dance Inclusion operated in, where we have identified Andrew Joske program, which necessitated a move high need and a lack of services to a larger venue and classes been currently available. increase from one to three times Our focus in Western Australia over the We would like to acknowledge the a week; last 12 months has been to consolidate continued support from the WA Department of Sport and Recreation, our existing sports and arts programs, • The diversification of activities offered the contribution of our volunteers and to expand the range of sport to include non-sport based activities such as a series of nature based and member agencies for their activities offered to our members. activities, laughter yoga, Tai Chi assistance in running many of Some of our achievements have been: and many others. Such programs our activities, Green Skills Inc for has seen a broadening of the age funding support for our nature based • With funding from the Department demographic of participants, as well programs, and the enthusiasm of of Sport and Recreation, establishing as provide opportunities to individuals the State Sporting Associations and new relationships with several State with a diverse range of ability their continual assistance in running Sporting Associations. This has and interests; and successful programs. allowed us to offer new Kayaking, • Raising the profile of Reclink Australia Lastly, we would like to acknowledge Basketball, Indoor Volleyball and by establishing relationships with the contribution of Rebecca Armishaw Touch programs, and create over 400 over 20 members of parliament, who finished up as State Manager, WA additional participation opportunities; and ensuring we maintain a media in April.

16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Indigenous Advancement Reclink Australia is committed to the advancement of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through our national footprint Reclink is working closely with Indigenous communities across Australia. Delivering a range of: • Valued sport, recreation and arts programs; • Employment and job readiness programs; and • Community housing safety programs to improve the emotional and social wellbeing of Indigenous participants, creating safer communities for all. Our extensive experience of working at a grassroots level with remote Indigenous communities in NT, WA and SA, plus the many Indigenous people and member agencies participating in our city based programs, is informing the exciting work we will undertake as part of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. Reclink Australia is dedicated to strengthening our presence in and working respectfully with Indigenous communities around the country. Creating inclusive, culturally appropriate, community owned and innovative programs that contribute to building safe and sustainable Indigenous communities.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 17 With support from the Victorian State Government, Reclink Australia launched Australia’s first sport and recreation, information and referral service for people with a disability. AAA Play, as the service is now known, has individually assisted over 160 people through telephone and email enquiries, lists over 200 participation opportunities across Melbourne and has had close to 4000 unique individuals access information directly from the aaavic.org.au website. AAA Play successfully launched a new promotional strategy to increase the awareness of our service and of the Access for All Abilities program more broadly, particularly amongst young people and parents and carers of people with a disability. We have rebranded, with the service now being named AAA Play; we have completed a suite of new promotional videos, a new series of brochures, complete with some great photos of real participants enjoying a variety of sports, and a substantial social media strategy that is set to launch AAA and launched by Minister of Sport, the seeking activity of a general recreation Play amongst the sport and disability Hon. Damian Drum. nature for physical fitness, for example; communities. We have five committed gym access, walking groups, or for and enthusiastic ambassadors dedicated Of the 160 personal phone and email swimming lessons. Notably, a high to highlighting the importance of sport enquiries received during 2013-14 proportion of enquirers, particularly and physical activity for people with financial year, a vast majority have relating to young people, have an a disability, who assist with various been received from case managers and intellectual or behavioural disability. promotional activities and events, parents of young children as opposed including the official launch event, held to recreation seekers themselves. A high Dr Laura Aisbett and at the Sandown Cobra’s Football Club, proportion of this sub-set has been Luke O’Connor

18 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Demographic data on enquirers The majority of enquiries came from female, and 22 per cent unspecified. With regard to the nature of disability a case manager or support worker The age of clients being referred to of the client, the majority of clients had on behalf of their client, followed by sport and recreation activities ranged an intellectual or behavioural disability a parent or guardian on behalf of from 2 years of age to 80 years of (48%), in particular individuals on their child. Eight per cent of enquiries age, with the majority being children the autism spectrum, followed by were individuals enquired on behalf and youth aged between the ages of cognitive and neurological disability of themselves (see Figure 1). The 11 and 20 years (21%) and children (18%) (see Figure 3). It appears that majority of clients being referred to aged 10 years and under (18%); people are seeking social and health sport and recreation activities were there were very few clients over outcomes, as opposed to structured male (58%), with 20 per cent being the age of 50 years (see Figure 2). sports competition.

Figure 1: Enquirer type Figure 2: Age of enquirers Individual 8% Unspecified 21% 0-10 years 18%

Case Manager/ 70 years + 2% Support Worker 61-70 years 3% 49% 51-60 years 3% Parent/Carer 43% 11-20 years 21%

41-50 years 11%

31-40 years 8% 21-30 years 13%

Figure 3: Nature of disability

Unspecified18%

Intellectual/ Behavioural 48% Cognitive and Neurological 18%

Psychiatric 3% Sensory 2% Physical 11%

The sport and recreation activities most often sought from enquirers, were swimming lessons, basketball and general recreation, followed by gym/exercise and tennis (see Figure 4).

Figure 4: Sport and recreation Activities sought

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ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 19 Our National Footprint

Networks AFL Programs Awards Adelaide City, SA Adelaide, SA 2013 Spirit of Reclink Awards Adelaide Hills/Murraylands, SA Alice Springs, NT Alice Springs, NT Perth/Fremantle, WA Ronald Zunker, Rose Cicero, Ballarat, VIC Victoria Glenn Hester, Virginia Cable, Bendigo, VIC Youth Football, TAS Greg Tickner, St Mary’s House Brisbane North, QLD Yulara, NT of Welcome, Jack Toebelman, Brisbane South, QLD Western Region Health Centre, Canberra, ACT Sports Programs Adrian Crawley, Helen Cusack, Fremantle, WA Cricket Xavier College, PBS 106.7fm, Hobart, TAS Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Triple R and Gary Epple. Ipswich, QLD Perth/Fremantle, WA Kwinana, WA League Tag Peter Cullen Medal Logan, QLD Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay QLD 2013 Winner Melbourne, VIC Soccer Shane Tyson Melbourne – East, VIC Brisbane, Logan, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA Melbourne – North, VIC Pool Peter Cullen Medal Melbourne – South, VIC Melbourne, VIC 2013 Runner Up Melbourne – West, VIC Basketball Tony V Midland, WA Melbourne, VIC Moreton Bay, QLD Lawn Bowls Peter Cullen Medal Perth, WA Clearview, Adelaide, SA 2013 Femal Player of the Year Sydney, NSW Volleyball Ipswich, Moreton Bay, QLD Raels Budge

NT Alice Springs Alice Springs League Tag, Brisbane/ Ipswich/ Moreton Bay QLD Soccer, Brisbane/ Yulara Logan WA Volleyball, Ipswich/ Moreton Bay Brisbane North Brisbane South SA Moreton Bay Cricket, Perth/ Logan Fremantle Ipswich Soccer, Perth Perth/Fremantle NSW Sydney Fremantle Lawn Bowls, Clearview Perth CanberraACT Midland Bendigo Kwinana Cricket, Adelaide Ballarat Lawn Bowls, Adelaide Melbourne Soccer, Adelaide VIC Melbourne East Adelaide City Melbourne North Sports Leagues Adelaide Melbourne South AFL Leagues Adelaide/Murraylands Melbourne West Networks Victoria Youth Football Basketball, Melbourne Hobart TAS Cricket, Melbourne Pool, Melbourne Soccer, Melbourne 20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Events, Fundraising and Volunteers To generate revenue to support the organisation’s sports and arts programs, Reclink Australia delivers a number of community events throughout the year. Reclink Community Cup – Reclink Australia was extremely proud to All funds raised on the day go to Reclink Melbourne once again be steward and beneficiary Australia. We acknowledge the fantastic of the Community Cup for a sixth partnership with and contribution The Reclink Community Cup went from year, working with local community of Community Cup Founder Jason strength to strength in 2014 with more broadcasters Triple RRR and PBS 106.7 ‘Evo’ Evans, Melbourne’s community than 13,000 individuals, over 200 and Melbourne’s vibrant music industry, broadcasters, the musicians and our volunteers, and a parade of musicians to put on a standout and unique event. event partners. and radio personalities coming together to deliver the annual 2014 Melbourne Reclink Community Cup. Performing Events at the sixth Reclink Australia instalment Reclink Community Cup – Melbourne & Sydney was Melbourne up and coming folk Frank Galbally Cup – Melbourne rocker Fraser A. Gorman, rock and roll powerhouse The Smith Street Band, National Reclink Australia Grand Final Football Series the bombastic brass of Saskwatch League Tag Grand Final Gala Day – Brisbane and headliners, Melbourne pub rock Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne legends, The Painters and Dockers. With dusk quickly settling in, the Rockdogs Reclink Charity Paddle National Series – Sorrento, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth scraped in to ensure the first non-draw NT Football Finals in three years.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 21 Reclink Community Cup – Sydney The 2013 event saw continued growth of the Community Cup in Sydney as a cult sporting event for the Sydney music scene. This year’s event raised valuable funds for Reclink Australia and saw a huge amount of celebrity musicians and broadcasters, plus the occasional politician, strap on the boots for a good cause. Our sincerest gratitude goes to Adam Yea, 3SER and FBi Radio for their support of this event.

Peter Cullen Medal A culmination of the 2013 football year, the annual Peter Cullen Medal was a celebration of our hugely popular ‘grassroots’ Australian football program for people doing it tough in Victoria. Held at the Fitzroy Bowling Club, the event hosted more than 150 football participants and guests. This event is Reclink Australia’s version of the Brownlow Medal with awards presented including the Peter Cullen Medal winner and runner up, Female Footballer of the Year and Victorian Team of the Year.

22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Reclink Charity Paddle – National Series The Reclink National Paddle Series was once again staged in five locations across Australia. Events were held in Sorrento and Geelong in Victoria, Moreton Bay in Queensland, Sydney in New South Wales and Perth, Western Australia. 276 individuals participated on various craft including canoes, kayaks, double kayaks, stand up paddle boards and surf skis, an increase on the previous year’s participation numbers. The National Paddle Series is a standout event for paddle enthusiasts, novices and families alike, and raised over eighteen thousand dollars in valuable funds for Reclink Australia. Choctober Frank Galbally Cup Choctober is a month long campaign Once again, in 2013-14 the Frank Galbally Cup, one of Melbourne’s most unique asking participants to give up chocolate fundraising events, raised valuable funds for Reclink Australia. Melbourne’s law firms, for October and raise money via barristers and solicitors swapped the court room for Victoria Park, battling it out on sponsorship for Reclink. the football pitch with the solicitors running away with the win. We would like to thank Hayden Legro and the numerous legal firms that participate, for their ongoing support of this event.

Reclink Volunteers Our volunteer network continues to be Reclink Australia has a unique community In 2014, Reclink Australia lost one of integral to the work of the organisation. of current and former sporting and media its longest volunteer supporters, Tommy Volunteers assist around the country in office personalities, who go out of their way to Hafey. Tommy donated his time and shared administration, at community or participant support our work. Notable mentions and his knowledge with Reclink’s participants events and programs. Whether an individual’s our gratitude go to Gavin Crosisca, Smokey for years; inspiring people at their lowest volunteer experience is a one-off or is over a Dawson, Brian Nankervis, Dermot Brereton point to live by his four D’s: Desire, longer period of time, their contribution makes and Tracee Hutchison. Dedication, Determination and Discipline: a significant impact. Significant volunteer contributors in 2013-14 have been Adam We rely on the commitment of volunteers to Your Destination. Yea, the driving force behind our Sydney deliver the Reclink Community Cup in Sydney Our thoughts and prayers go out and Melbourne, the Frank Galbally Cup, the Reclink Community Cup, Virginia Cable, Tommy’s family and friends. He will forever be Reclink Charity Paddle National Series and the founder of our Peninsula Paddle event a part of the Reclink Australia story. and Rose Cicero, who has been a valuable the National Football Grand Final Series. volunteer member of the Reclink Australia The support of our volunteers ensures that Thank you to all volunteers around the team for seven years, providing membership our participants feel part of a supportive country who have assisted Reclink Australia and administrative support. community outside of Reclink’s programs. over the past 12 months.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 23 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 Croquet Mini golf Snorkelling Archery Darts Outdoor adventure Soccer Aqua aerobics Diving Rage Cage Soccer Squash Aqua program Fishing Resistance training Steady steps classes Badminton Futsal Rock climbing Supa golf Ballroom dancing Go carting Roller blading Surfing Basketball Golf Run, Walk, Roll Swimming Bike riding Group fitness Running Table tennis Blind soccer Gym Salsa and Taekwondo BMX Hip hop dance Latin dancing Tennis Bocce Horse riding Sailing Tenpin bowling Boxing In Skateboarding Scooter competitions Volleyball Bush walking Indoor beach volleyball Scooters Walking group Cardio fitness and weights Indoor cricket Scuba diving Wheelchair basketball Circuit Kayaking Skating Wheelchair dancing

24 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 Health and Wellbeing Beading Choirs Belly dancing Central Australian Acupuncture Boot camp Indigenous Women’s Choir Chiropractic Boxing and self defence Cooking club – Alice Springs Car Maintenance Choice Voices – Bendigo Kanangra Court Gardening Project Circus workshops Choir of High Hopes Creative arts – Hobart Massage Starlight Hotel Choir Planting for pizzas High Tea luncheon – Fremantle Qigong Jewellery making workshops The Big Sing – Melbourne Sahaja meditation Make up session The Rocky Road Choir Self defence Music therapy – Outer East The Transformers – Brisbane Stretch and relaxation Nutrition Under the Lamp Post Tai Chi Pamper day – Adelaide Yoga Zumba

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 25 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Healthy Lifestyle and Smoking Our Members Cessation Program With nearly 380 community health and welfare organisations Central Australian Aboriginal Congress currently reaping the benefits or Reclink Australia’s program, – Ingkintja there is no better time to tap into the significant benefits of Central Australian Aboriginal Congress becoming a member of Reclink Australia. These include: Inc. – After Hours Youth Service Centralian Girls Academy (Tigers) • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; Centralian Middle School – Learning • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for Hub disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; Centralian Senior College Clontarf Foundation – Central Region • Networking with other organisations targeting people DASA – Drug and Alcohol Services experiencing disadvantage; and Association – Alcohol and Drug Detox and Rehab • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into Gap Youth Centre mainstream community based activities through our Life Without Barriers Transformational Links program. Mental Health Association of Central We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following Australia (MHACA) – Day to Day Living Program organisations: Mission Australia – PHaM’s Program Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjarra Australian Capital Territory New Horizons Enterprises Limited Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council – PHaMs ACT Health – Health Promotion Branch – Youth Program – Healthy Communities Initiative Richmond PRA – Buckingham House Steps Disability Queensland Belconnen Community Service Rough Edges St. John’s Community – Steps Employment Services – Community Development – Open Arts and Leisure Programs Team Health – Breakway Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Canberra Mens Centre The Salvation Army – D2DL Canberra The Smith Family – Girls at the Centre St. Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales – Mary MacKillop Outreach Anglicare – PHaMs St. Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Australian Red Cross – NSW Division – Ozanam Learning Centre 139 Club Inc. – Homeless Day Centre – Migration Support Programs (MSP) – Matthew Talbot Hostel 4 Walls The Haymarket Centre CatholicCare – Personal Helpers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mentors Program The Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home Community Health Service Brisbane Ltd – Community Justice Program, – Healing Centre Eddie Dixon Centre Pro-Social Activities ACCES Services Inc. Hopestreet Urban Compassion The Salvation Army – Foster House Access Arts Inc. (QLD) – Community Development The Salvation Army – Samaritan Services Access Community Services Housing New South Wales The Wayside Chapel – Community Development Aftercare – PHaMs – Day-To-Day Living Alara Association Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre Vincentian House Anam Cara – Centacare – Bradfield Park Carer’s Program – Matthew Talbot Homeless Services ARAFMI – KUI MARS INL/CREATE L.N.S. Wesley Mission – Edward Eager Lodge CREATE – Ryde Arethusa College Ltd – Skateboard Factory and Mossford Mission Australia – Common Ground Northern Territory Artrageous Community Arts Centre Mission Australia – Sydney Centre Acacia Hill School – Articipate Mission Australia – Womens Services Aged and Disability Support Unit Australian Red Cross – A Womans Place and Women in – Aged and Disability Program – Central – Jeay’s Street Community Centre Supported Housing Australia – Department of Health Australian Red Cross Neami Ltd. – Bankstown Anglicare – Red Cross Employment Services Neami Ltd. – HASI Bushmob Inc. Bayside Initiatives Group Inc. Neami Pagewood Casa Central Australia Inc. – Recovery and Recreation Centre New Horizons – Thornleigh Mental Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Bayside PCYC Health Respite Program Programs Unit (CAAAPU) Beenleigh Special School

26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Boystown – Youth Connections Ipswich PCYC Orana Youth Shelter Break Thru People Solutions Jabiru Community Services – Queensland Baptist Care – Disability Employment Service Jacaranda Clubhouse Ostara Break Thru People Solutions Join Australian Music (JAM) Ozcare – Job Services Australia – Mental Health Recovery Program Karakan Brisbane North Youth Justice Service Ozcare – Mozart Kingfisher Adult Learning Programs Brisbane South Division (KALP) Ozcare Homeless Men’s Hostel – Connecting Communities Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Peninsula Power Football and Sporting – Chain Reaction Inc. (KENG) Club – Active Inclusion Program Brisbane Youth Service Inc. Lands Community Services – Outreach Pine Rivers PCYC Burpengary Baptist Community Church Logan City Council – Sport and Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Canefields Clubhouse Recreation Inc. Queensland Health – Bayside Mental Carers Link Logan East Community Neighbourhood Health: Metro South Carindale PCYC Association Inc. Queensland Health Caxton Legal Centre Logan Women’s Health and Wellbeing – Transitional Housing Team – Generalist Social Work Centre – Multiple Programs Queensland Health Cays Connect Logan-Beaudesert Mental Health Service – Young Disabled Program Centacare – Amelia House Services – Mater Child Youth Mental Health Service Queensland Injectors Health Network Belmont Respite – ADAWS – Adolescent Drug and Red Cross – Migrant Support Programs Centacare Community Support Services Alcohol Withdrawal Service – Resident Support Program Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland Red Cross Employment Service – DES – Logan Centacare South West Brisbane – – Hub House and other Brisbane Community Options Project Services Red Cross Employment Services – Disability Employment Network Centre Education Programme Mercy Disability Services – Community Respite Redcliffe PCYC – QPCYWA Cerebral Palsy League – Support in the Community – Metro North Mercy Family Services Royal Children’s Hospital, Child and Youth Mental Health Service – Nundah Cottages Communify QLD Metro South Mental Health Services (Princess Alexandra Hospital) Sandbag Inc. – Drop In Program Community Learning Ltd – Jabiru Community College Micah Projects Sandgate PCYC – RSP (Resident Support Program) Connections Inc. – Activities SeQual Association Inc. Micah Projects Inc. Crestmead PCYC Somerset Villa’s (CCU) – Forgotten Australian Support Services – Extended Treatment and Rehabilitation Crossroads (Queensland) Micah Projects Inc. Unit Deception Bay PCYC – The Hive Social Inclusion Team South Pacific Youth Justice Inc. Down Syndrome Association of Micah Projects Inc. Spiritus Care Services Queensland Inc. – Forgotten Australian Support Services – Anglican Womens’ Hostel Drug Arm Australasia Mission Australia Stepping Stone Clubhouse FIRST (Foundation for Independence, – Project Circuit Breaker Tenpin Bowling Association of Recreation and Social Training) Multicultural Development Association Queensland Inc. Footprints in Brisbane Inc. Multilink Community Services Inc. The Chermside and District Senior Fortitude Valley PCYC Murri Watch ATSI Corporation Citizens Centre Inc. – Burnie Brae HAND – Centacare Learning and Leisure – Bowman Johnson Hostel Centre Hands on Art Muscular Dystrophy Queensland The Community Place Headquarter 7th Brigade Neami – PHaMS The Lodge Youth Support Service Inc. – Health and Wellbeing New Farm Neighbourhood Centre The Salvation Army – Brisbane Street Level Mission Hills District PCYC North East Community Support Group House With No Steps Inc. The Salvation Army – Moonyah Recovery Services – Post School Services and Respite Northey Street City Farm Inc. HYPAR Ptd Ltd The Salvation Army – Pindari Homeless Northside Mental Health Service Persons Service – Resident Recovery IMPACT Make Your Mark – Queensland Health – Recovery and Program Rehabilitation Service Inala PCYC The Salvation Army Inner North Brisbane Mental Health Nundah Community Support Group Inc. – Pindari Homeless Women’s Service Service – Resource Team Open Minds – Bayside Office The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Intercept Youth and Family Service Open Minds – Client Services Service Ipswich City Council Open Minds – PHAMS The Spot Community Services

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 27 Uniting Care Communities Coastlands Care – Love Adelaide St. John’s Youth Services – Brisbane Residentials Common Ground Adelaide – Emergency Services Uniting Care Community Community Bridging Services St. John’s Youth Services Vision Australia – Jobnet Employment Program – Ladder St. Vincent Street – Independent Living Services Community Lifestyles Inc. St. Vincent de Paul Society Inc. – Vincentian Centre W.W.I.L.D-SVP Association Inc. Community Living and Support Services Wesley Mission Brisbane (CLASS) – Southern Metro Day Options Teen Challenge SA Inc. – Logan Community Services Programs Community Living and Support Services The Hall, Mental Health Activity and West End Family Care Services Inc. Inc. (CLASS) – Day Services Resource Centre Worklinks – Youth Connections Disability Services – Central Adelaide The Magdalene Centre Worklinks Inc. – Youth Connections District Council of Mount Barker Towards Independence Network of Services Workscope Inc. Drug and Alcohol Services – The Woolshed Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide YMCA of Brisbane – Kuitpo Community Young Parents Program Inc. Eastern Mental Health Service – Club 68 – Clinical Psychosocial Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide Youth Advocacy Centre Inc. Rehabilitation Program – Family and Support Services Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Global Care (Adelaide Hills) Uniting Communities – Byron Place Inc. – YFS – Health Ministry and Council Home Unity Housing Company Youth Housing Project Association Inc. Assist Program YMCA Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre (YHP) Helping Young People Achieve – Flexible YMCA of SA – Recreation Link-up Zillmere PCYC Learning Options (HYPA – FLO) Hills Community Options Inc. Tasmania South Australia – Disability Support Service Able Australia Aboriginal Sobriety Group – L.T.W. Hutt Street Centre Anglicare – Access and Bilton Lodge ACH Group – Social Links East Hutt Street Centre – Aged City Living Program Anglicare – Bayview Lodge ACH Group, Health and Community Ian George Court Anglicare Tas. Inc. – Children, Families Services, Social Links North Ink Pot Arts Inc. and Community – South Adelaide Hills Community Health Service Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) Anglicare Tasmania – Personal Helpers Adelaide Hills Vocational College and Mentors Program (PHaMs) Kura Yerlo Inc. Aged Homeless Assistance Program Anglicare Tasmania – Recovery Program – Homelessness Strategy Housing SA Life Without Barriers – Country South Services Aspire – A Pathway to Mental Health Inc. Anglicare Bethlehem House – Homeless Men’s – Regency, SRF/Boarding House Life Without Barriers – Homelessness and Disability Assistance Centre Incorporated Anglicare SA – Site 197 Mental Illness Fellowship of SA Brighton Council Archway Services – Activity Program – Panangga – Sport and Recreation Australian Red Cross Mental Illness Fellowship SA Inc. Child Protection Services – South West – Step Out/Youth and Families – Response, Case Management, Mind Australia – Burnside HASP Department Out of Home Care Mount Barker Baptist Church Baptist Care Choir of High Hopes, Hobart Inc. Mount Barker Community Centre – Westcare Karpandi Arts Centre Colony 47 – Eureka Clubhouse Mount Barker Uniting Church Baptist Care – Refugee Services Common Ground Tasmania (CGT) – Hungry No More Baptist Care Community Corrections – Westcare Daycentre and Westcare Murray Mallee GP Network – Choir Murraylands Headspace Cosmos Inc. Beyond Addiction Neami Ltd – Health and Fitness Department of Health and Human Services – Pulse Youth Health Centre British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) Neami Ltd – IPRSS Department of Health and Human Northern Mental Health – The Gully Catherine House Inc. – Sagamartha Services – Alcohol and Drug Service Centacare – Murray Bridge OARS Community Transitions, (South) Supportive Accommodation Services City of Onkaparinga Department of Justice – Care and Share and Happy Wanderers OPAL Murray Bridge – Tasmania Prison Service City of Playford Our Wellbeing Place Edmund Rice Camps Tasmania Inc. – Northern Sound System – Youth Hub Remix Youth Adelaide Hills Gavitt House City of Port Adelaide, Enfield – Baptist Church – Community Mental Health – SRF Project Scosa Hackham Hub Geeveston Community Centre CLASS – Day Options South Coast Snorkel Safari Adelaide – Youth Program

28 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Teen Challenge Tasmania Inc. Castlemaine District Community Health Glenorchy City Council – Live Free Tassie Centre – Youth Programs The Parkside Foundation Centacare Ballarat – MASC Goodwood Community Centre – Community Access CHSA Sports Central Headway Rebuilding Lives The Parkside Foundation CREATE Wyndham – School Holiday/Respite Program – Community Outreach Service Dame Pattie Menzies Centre Inc. The Salvation Army Hobart City Council – Youth Programs Department of Human Services – Hobart Bridge Program Housing Tasmania – Disability Services – Grampians Region The Salvation Army – Hobart Doorways – Department Health and Human Department of Justice Services The Salvation Army – Judy Lazarus Transition Centre – Supported Housing (SASH) Huon Valley Council – Youth Services Diamond Valley Learning Centre – VCAL The Salvation Army Support and Jordan River Learning Federation Doutta Galla CHS Housing – Re-Integration for Ex – Support, Advice and Mentoring (SAM) – Arion Prevention and Recovery Centre Offenders (REO) Project Doutta Galla Community Health The Smith Family – Learning for Life Jordan River Services Inc. – Mental Health and Complex Needs Tolosa St. Respite and Rehab Services – Gagebrook and Bridgewater EACH Community Centres Veranto – Oakdale Lodge Eastern Access Community Health Kingborough Council Veranto Lifestyle Assistance – Halcyon PDRSS – Transition to Retirement Langford Support Services Inc. Eastern Access Community Health – Youth Centre Warrane Primary – Alternative Education – Lifeworks Launch Youth Inc. Whitelion – Mentoring South Eastern Access Community Health – Rivendell Lifestyle Solutions Wise Employment Eastern Access Community Health Mental Health Services – Supporting Connections Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Victoria Eastern Health – Canterbury Rd CCU Tasmania) Inc. – Frail Aged Programs ACSO – Australian Community Support Eastern Health – Maroondah CCU/ Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Organisation – Specialist Mental Health MSTS Rehab Shore Program Tasmanian) Inc. – Youth Program Services (SS) Alfred Psychiatry Eastern Regions Mental Health Mission Australia – Gateway Services Association Amicus Group Inc. Mission Australia Fintry Community Inc. – Parents Staying Connected Anchor Inc. – Community Well Being Program Golden City Support Services Inc. Mission Australia – U-Turn – CreateAbility Events Network arbias – Community Programs Mission Australia TYSS Good Shepherd Youth and Family ASTERIA Services Inc. Montagu Community Living Inc. Service – Good Shepherd Community – Find a Friend, Keep a Friend Asylum Seeker Resource Centre House – Social and Rec Montrose Bay High School Greater Dandenong Community – Big Picture, Department of Education Austin Health Health – Southern Health – Aged – Secure Extended Care Unit and Community Care Lifestyle and Moonah Arts Centre (Glenorchy City Recreation Council) Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co‑operative Ltd Hanover Welfare Services New Town High School – Innovations/No Quick Fix – Learning Centre Heathdale Neighbourhood Association Ballarat Community Health Centre Oak Enterprises (T/A Oak Tasmania) Homeground Services – APROTCH – Recreation Program Pittwater Community Centre Ballarat Health Services – ABI Service Hotham City Mission Sorell Council – Youth Services Ballarat Health Services – Meaningful Engagement Program Southern Midlands Council – Eastern View Residential Recovery Impact Support Services Program Special Olympics Australia Inner East Community Health Service Tascare Society for Children Bayview House – Mental Health Clinic – Boroondara Centre Tasman District School Bendigo Family and Financial Services Inner South Community Health Service Inc. Tasmanian Association of Police and Inner West Area Mental Health Community Youth Clubs Inc. Berry Street – Open Place – Mobile Support Treatment Team – Hobart Police and Community Youth Bethlehem Community (MSTT) Club Inc. – Bowling At Highpoint Maribyrnong Inner West Area Mental Health Service – Tasmanian eSchool BGT – Youth Connections Norfolk Terrace – Community Care Unit Tasmanian Polytechnic Blind Sports Victoria Interchange Lodden-Malley Region Inc. – Connect South Team Brotherhood of St. Laurence – Coolibah ISIS Primary Care

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 29 JCAAA Neami – Fairfield St. Vincent de Paul – Quin House – Joint Councils Access for All Abilities Neami – Neami North East St. Vincent’s Prague House Jobco Employment Services Inc. Neami (Whittlesea) Stepping Up – PHaMs Neami Briar Hill Stewart Lodge SRS Karden Disability Support Foundation Ngwala Willumbong Co-op. Ltd. STREAT Inc. – Galiamble and Winja Uhupna Taskforce Community Agency Karingal – KABLE North Western Mental Health The Big Issue Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre – Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit – Community Street Soccer Program – Inclusive Communities Program North Yarra Community Health – The Salvation Army – Adult Services – Knox Community Health Service Innerspace – Next Door Primary Health The Open Door – Adult Service Network – Eastern Harp, Active Health, Norwood Association Community Wellbeing The Salvation Army – Group Activities Program – Brunswick Community Program Latitude Odyssey House Victoria – Directions for Young People Inc. The Salvation Army OZ Child – Community Aged Care Program Leisure Balance Pty Ltd – Counselling and Family Solutions The Salvation Army Lighthouse Foundation Peninsula Health – PenDAP – Community Outreach Services – Community Care – SHARPS NSP The Salvation Army – Eastcare Lisa Lodge Peninsula Support Services – Out of Home Care and Finding The Salvation Army – Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation Solutions Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House – Recreation Program Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre Port Phillip Community Group The Salvation Army – Flagstaff Outreach Melbourne City Mission Preston Reservoir Adult Community The Salvation Army – Foley House – Melbourne Academy Education – Youth Programs The Salvation Army Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria – Radius – SANS Intensive Outreach Support PARC (Prevention and Recovery Care) Rosebud Police The Salvation Army Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria – – Southern Peninsula Swans – Support in Public Housing Program Carer Respite – Specialist Family Support Sacred Heart Mission The Salvation Army – The Anchorage Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria – Scope Loddon Mallee (Golden North) Mulberry House Day Program – Adult Services The Salvation Army – The Basin Centre Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria Scottsdale P.D.R.S.S. The Salvation Army Bridge Program – Bendigo (Alcohol and Other Drug – TJ’s Day Program – Opening Doors/Prahran Mission Services) Merri Community Health Service – PSR Self Help for Addiction Resource Centre The Salvation Army Crisis Services Merri Outreach Support Services (SHARC) – Recovery Support Services – Youth and Family Services – Shrivings Adult Day Centre Servants in Hawthorn Inc. The Wellington Collingwood Inc. Mind Australia – Chiron Shekinah – Corpus Christi Community UB Tec (University of Ballarat) – VCAL Mind Australia St. John of God Hospital, Ballarat Uniting Care – Moreland Hall – Dandenong Community Services – Bloomsbury House Dual Diagnosis Mind Australia – Edith Pardy House Service Uniting Care Ballarat Mind Australia St. Kilda Uniting Care VACRO – Link Out – Family and Carers Services St. Kilda Youth Service – 2 FAZE Vincentcare, Victoria – Ozanam House Mind Australia St. Laurence Community Services Vision Australia – Bendigo – Inner South Personal Helpers and – Outreach VISTA Community Support Mentors St. Laurence Community Services Inc. WEAC – Tandana Place Mind Australia St. Luke’s Anglicare Werribee Mercy Mental Health – Personal Helpers and Mentors _ Whirrakee Mental Health – Community Care Unit (PHaMs) St. Luke’s Anglicare Wesley Mission, Victoria Mind Australia – Mental Health Program – Aged Care Housing Services – Personal Helpers and Mentors Service St. Luke’s Anglicare – Youth Central Western Region Health Centre Mind Australia – Resource Centre St. Luke’s Anglicare, Castlemaine – Hume Mental Health Mind Australia – Solomon St – Bendigo – Group Program Western Region Health Centre Mind Australia – Outerwest Outlooks St. Mark’s Community Centre – Southern Respite Services – Sport and Rec. Western Region Health Centre – PARC Mind Australia – Trelowarren House St. Mary’s House of Welcome Western Region Health Centre Mind Australia – Victoria Street Program – Western Storm St. Vincent de Paul Aged Care and Moira – Outreach – Spiral and Janus Community Services – Ozanam Whitelion Inc. – Bundji Bundji Neami – Blackburn Community Centre (OCC) Windana

30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Wintringham Inclusion WA Ruah Community Services Wintringham – Dandenong Interchange – Gosnells – Independent Supported Accommodation ISASO Wintringham Interchange Inc. – Housing and Rooming House Program Ruah Community Services June O’Connor Centre – Activity Wintringham – McLean Lodge Hostel – Inreach North Program Wintringham – PAG Central City Ruah Community Services June O’Connor Centre Inc. Subiaco Wintringham – Williamstown Hostel – Inreach Program Life Without Barriers WISHIN – Women’s Information, Ruah Community Services – Intensive – Disability and Mental Health Respite Support and Housing in the North Ruah Community Services Life Without Barriers Wombat Housing and Support Services – Ruah Inreach – Inner City – Rooming House Program – ICLS Community Living Strategy Ruah Community Services Yarra Community Housing – Yarra Space Life Without Barriers – Migration Services – Ruah Inreach, Fremantle Youth Projects Life Without Barriers – Ngaiti House Southern Cross Care Youth Projects Inc. Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. – Community Options – Living Room Primary Health Service (MIFWA) Youth Substance Abuse Service St. Bartholomew’s House Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. (YSAS) – City North West – Aged Care Program (MIFWA) – Early Intervention Recovery St. Bartholomew’s House Youth Substance Abuse Service Program (EIRP) (YSAS) – Bendigo – Appleton Support Services Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. Youth Substance Abuse Services St. Bartholomew’s House (MIFWA) – Lorikeet Centre Rehabilitation (YSAS) – Birribi – CSRU Sunflower Villas Program St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. Western Australia Support Services – Arnott Villas (MIFWA) – Parent Peer Support Program 55 Central Inc. St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. Alma Street Centre (ASC) Fremantle Support Services – Bentley Villas Hospital – Adult Mental Health Service, (MIFWA) – Well Ways and Carer Support St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Occupational Therapy Program Program Support Services – Swan Villas Anglicare WA – Foyer Mercy Care – Community Care St. Patrick’s Community Anglicare WA Midland Joblink – Leading The Way – Support Centre – Spearwood Youth Accommodation Mission Australia – DAYS – Detox Unit Anglicare WA Stand By Me Youth Service Mission Australia – Step 1 Street-Work Program Swan Youth Program – Drug and Alcohol Youth Service Arafmi – Recreation/Youth Services – DAYS The Centre for Cerebral Palsy Association for Services to Torture and – Community Access Mission Australia – YASS Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) The Halo Leadership Development Australian Red Cross Osborne Adult Community Mental Agency Inc. – Migration Support Health Services The Salvation Army Balga Detached Youth Work Project Inc. Passages – Crossroads West, TSS – Rec Program Caversham Training and Education Perth Home Care Services Centre The Salvation Army Port School Centrecare – Community Detention – Men’s Homelessness Services Richmond Fellowship – East Fremantle Centrecare Inc. – Youth Diversion Transition and Integration Services Richmond Fellowship – Healthy Lifestyle Service Uniting Care West City of Cockburn Richmond Fellowship – Personal Helpers – Homeless Accommodation and – Rec Development Office and Mentors Transitional Accommodation Clontarf Foundation Rise Community Support Network Uniting Care West – Gilmore College Football Academy – Mental Health Service – Homeless Accommodation Support Department of Corrective Services Rise Community Support Network Services – South – Banksia Hill Detention Centre – Open Options Uniting Care West Department of Corrective Services Rocky Bay – Getabout – Personal Helpers and Mentors – Rangeview Remand Centre Explore Leisure Rocky Bay Inc. – Life Styles Vincentcare Fremantle Multicultural Centre Inc. Romily House WA AIDS Council (WAAC) Graylands Hospital – North Metro Area Ruah Community Services – Support Services Health Service, Mental Health – Early Episode Psychosis Womens Health and Family Services

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 31 Gratitude

Life Members Glenn Watts Paul Ryan Organisations

Allan Jeans (deceased) Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Peter Burke 97.7 3SER-FM

Mick Miller Greg Barnes Peter Cates ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate Greg Hunt Peter Crofts Individuals Able Australia Greg Tickner Peter Diacos ACT Health Directorate Adam Yea Hank Hubers Peter Hession Adelaide City Council Adrian Cloonan Helen Cusack Peter Monangle Adelaide FC Adrian Crawley Jacko Peter Ryan Adelaide Police Alan Pascoe James Tunstall Peter Seal Adelaide Symphony Andrew Brackman Jason Evans Peter Schwab Orchestra

Anthony Koutoufides Jeremy Dickson Phil Cox AFL Central Australia

Barry Oates Jo Cusack Phillip Giallo AFL Tasmania

Barry Silvester Joanne Rockwell Phillip Touzel AFL Victoria

Bedri Sainovski Joffa Corfe Ray Salao Alice Springs Bowls Club

Brian Millett John Dever Reece Homfray Allens Arthur Robinson

Brian Presnell John Nichol Rhan Harris Australian Federal Police Australian Football League Brian Procopis Judith A Rob Heath Australian Government Bruce Hill Kel Bryant Robert ‘Dipper’ Di Pierdomenico Australian Institute of Flexible Cam Butler Ken Wilson Ronald Learning Crackers Keenan Leanne Smith Australian Performing Rights Rose Cicero Craig Lynch Lesley Hurley Association (APRA) Shane Cassidy Damien Taylor Liam O’Shannessy Australian Red Cross Shane Cox Dave Barrett Liddy Dixon Australian Trade Commission Shaun Pearce Basketball Tasmania Dave Hughes Liz Kirk Stacey Klomp Basketball Victoria David Eadie Luke Waters Stephen J. Peak Bayside City Council David Rhys Jones Lynne Gardiner Steve Howald Beam Global Australia Dermott Brereton Mark Whiteman Steve Sinn Bendigo Bank Don Hume Mark Fine Tracey Seach – South Melbourne Doug Hawkins Mary Meldrum Terry O’Brien BJ Ball Papers Douglas Holmes Matt Fisher Bowls NSW Terry O’Donnell Edward Sinn Matt Lee Bowls WA Tim Costello Father Bob Maguire Morris Stuart Bridgewater PCYC Virginia Cable Gary Epple Myrtle Jeffs Brisbane City Council Wayne Frith Glen McIver Nick Cable Camp Australia Wayne Henwood Glen Omodei Nick Cooper Canoeing WA Our 215 Reclink Glenn Simmonds Pat Ward Community Cup Volunteers Carlton Football Club

32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Central Australia Aboriginal IOOF Foundation Rotary Club of Albert Park The Marquee People Media Association (CAAMA) Ipswich City Council Rotary Club of Fremantle The Salvation Army Central Australia Football Canberra City JPJ Audio Rotary Club of Melbourne League South King Performance The Type Factory City of Fremantle Rotary Club of North Balwyn Kingsborough Council Theatre Royal, TAS City of Maribyrnong Rotary Club of Werribee Lance Rock Publicity Tony Leggart Dive Co. City of Melbourne Rotary Club of Wyndham Lifeline Community Care, Triple R FM 102.7 City of Yarra QLD Rough Edges Clarence PCYC Victoria Police Lion Nathan Royal Adelaide Show Victorian Amateur Football Clontarf AFL Academy Rural Press Australia Logan City Council Association (VAFA) Coastline Church Ryan Commercial Lawyers Lord Taverners Voyages, NT Cockburn Council Mac ‘n’ Me Graphics Saltwater Media Solutions Werribee Football Club Corporate Traveller Melbourne Cricket Club Scubacom Wesley Church Adelaide Cycle Australia (MCC) SecondBite Wesley Mission Cycle Education ACT Midway Colour SEN 1116 West Coast Eagles Department of Transport, Miller Foundation Shulu Foundation Planning and Local Momentum Builders Western Australia Cricket Infrastructure, VIC Snorkel Safari Association Mornington Shire Council Department of Sport and South Australian Cricket Winnunga Nimmityjah Recreation, WA Moreton Bay Regional Association (SACA) Aboriginal Health Service, Council South Australian National DO Consulting ACT Football League (SANFL) Motor Accident Insurance East Fremantle Football Club Board South Yarra Football Club Woodstock Folk Festival Etihad Stadium Mountain Goat Sport 927 Committees and Eventpower Solutions Ozenham House Sport Education Development Advisory Groups Australia (SEDA) Eview Real Estate Pathwayz – Cerebral Palsy Reclink Community Cup Executive Security League Sports Chaplaincy Committee

Fishing NSW PBS 106.7FM St John’s Maroubra Frank Galbally Cup Committee Football West Peninsula Stand Up Paddle St Vincent’s Hospital School La Trobe University, Centre Fremantle Football Club Stage Two Lighting Port Power FC for Social Impact GE Street Press Australia Portsea Surf Life Saving Club The Transformers Choir Government of South Surfing NSW Organising Team Queensland Canoeing Australia Surf Lifesaving Queensland Queensland Government Schools Greek Welfare, SA Sweeney Estate Agents – Department of National De La Salle College health.com.au Parks, Recreation, Sport and Talbot Family Foundation Racing Health Directorate – Tasman Meats Emmanuel College ACT Government. Queensland Health Tasmanian Symphony Mary MacKillop College Hobart Aquatic Centre Queensland Police Citizens Orchestra Youth Welfare Association Mount Lilydale Mercy College Hobart City Council Theatre Royal, TAS Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Pulteney Grammar Hobart PCYC The District Council of Mount Red Scarf Photography Barker The Hutchins School Hydro Tasmania Rockstar Management The Heart Foundation Wesley College Injury Prevention and Management Foundation Rosny Golf Club The House of Marley Xavier College

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 33 Reclink Australia Staff Contact Us Chief Executive Officer: State Manager, Adrian Panozzo Queensland: (resigned December 2013) Steve Hutchinson National Office PO BOX 201 Interim CEO: Access for All Abilities Project South Melbourne VIC 3205 John Ballis Managers: Phone 03 9419 6672 Luke O’Connor and Dr Laura Aisbett Founder and National Development ACT Manager: State Manager, PO BOX 194 Peter Cullen AM South Australia: Gungahlin ACT 2912 Andy Asser National Operations Manager: Phone 0412 342 929 Joe Rotella State Coordinator, Western Australia: New South Wales Finance Manager: Rebecca Lovell (Sydney) Robert Pititto (resigned April 2014) Phone 0412 422 340

Manager, Project Coordinator: Northern Territory Northern Territory: Western Australia: PO BOX 3501 Cathy Farrer Andrew Joske Alice Springs NT 0871 Phone 0401 735 813 Program Manager, Membership and Administration: Australia Capital Territory: Rose Cicero (Volunteer) Mark Ransome Queensland PO BOX 3083 Newmarket QLD 4051 Phone 0414 805 078 South Australia PO BOX 388 Mount Barker SA 5251 Phone 0408 808 533 Tasmania Phone 0421 442 340 Western Australia PO BOX 752 Subiaco WA 6904 Phone 0402 300 408

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34 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Photographer: Kuni Takahashi Founder Message In 1989 while doing street It is vital that we continue to provide these employment and education opportunities opportunities and discover new ones to through our work readiness programs outreach work in St Kilda, engage our community in facilitating well in Queensland. I spoke to many people who run, low cost and high value programs These programs still use the power of and events well into the future. indicated that their personal sport and arts to change people’s lives issues made access to sport The 2013-14 period has been a time and are an exciting addition to our and arts programs difficult. of big change for the organisation as core work. we delved properly into the disability I invite you to get involved and support I could see that the impact of busy space for the first time with our brand Reclink Australia. minds and bodies helped people to find new Access for All Abilities program meaning and direction in their lives. in Victoria, and into creating new Peter Cullen AM The lack of opportunities at that time was a challenge for these people, who often experienced trauma, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression, feelings of suicide and other personal and sometimes complex issues. To me, it was important to establish an organisation that brought like minded agencies together as a group, to provide these types of opportunities to their communities and clients and provide valuable advocacy at the same time. Establishing Reclink (as it was known then) provided the vehicle for this vision. The success and growth of Reclink Australia has been phenomenal and we now have over 450 agencies as members across Australia. These agencies, along with peak sporting bodies, community organisations, schools and volunteers, work alongside Reclink Australia to achieve our vision to rebuild lives through sports and arts. Participants in Reclink Australia events and programs often feel more comfortable because they are supported by the regular agency they are associated with, and are supported by workers who understand their personal situation. This level of trust is vital to begin to engage those who usually cannot access these types of activities. Reclink Australia provides the opportunity for disadvantaged people to participate in sport and arts programs and begin a pathway towards a meaningful life of employment and education.

“Reclink saved my life”

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Reclink Australia ABN 53 046 843 443 Email [email protected] ACN 131 719 027 Website www.reclink.org 115B Ferrars Street, Facebook.com/reclinkaustralia South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Twitter.com/reclinkaus PO Box 201, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 2013-14 Annual Report Phone 03 9419 6672 published November 2014