ANNUAL 20 REPORT 17 A YEAR IN REVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT On behalf of the AFL SportsReady Board and The establishment of the Ready Foundation has been staff members, I am pleased to present to you the an important opportunity to continue our commitment company’s Annual Report for 2017. Here you will find to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people Chairman’s Statement Pg. 3 a summary of the many achievements throughout the and other disadvantaged youth. year, a reflection of the commitment and dedication CEO Report Pg. 4 shown by our staff and partners. Our relationship with schools across the country THE continues to grow, with over 137 primary and Board of Directors Pg. 5 I feel privileged to have been appointed as Chair of secondary schools taking on trainees and supporting AFL SportsReady as I have seen the significant impact our programs. New partnerships have formed and About Us Pg. 6-7 START the company has made across the education and existing ones have strengthened and the results have How We Help Pg. 8-9 employment sector, I would like to acknowledge the been inspiring. OF commitment, dedication and service of Steve Bracks 2017 Highlights Pg. 10-11 AC in his time as Chair of AFL SportsReady. The AFL industry continues to support our programs and we have provided opportunities for 195 players State Snapshot Pg. 12-13 SOMETHING By providing career pathways to over 600 trainees across all 18 clubs. Our partnership with the AFL and 800 students, the organisation continues to Players Association also grew this year to include Our Trainees Pg. 14-15 remain unequivocally focused on creating futures supporting an Outduction Camp for retired and The Ready Foundation Pg. 16-17 GREAT for young people. In addition, AFL SportsReady delisted players to aid in their transition out of the have identified new prospects for growth through game and help them find their career after football. Supporting the AFL Industry Pg. 18-19 their programs and partnerships. The launch of the Pathways to Work program with both the Centre for On behalf of the Board and all staff I would like to ArtsReady Pg. 20-21 Multicultural Youth and Aboriginal Housing Victoria acknowledge our partners in all the work we do from has seen more young people from diverse backgrounds host employers, university partners and the AFL, Warumilang Pg. 22-23 thrive in the workplace, with the right support. the outcomes we deliver are all a result of what we SportsReady Education Pg. 24-25 do together. I look forward to continuing to deliver the outcomes in 2018 as we grow and develop AFL THE HON . JUSTIN MADDEN AM Executive Education Pg. 26-27 SportsReady. CHAIR, AFL SPORTSREADY Financial Report Pg. 28-29 Success Stories Pg. 30-33 Page No 4 THE TEAM BEHIND AFL SPORTSREADY THE HON. JUSTIN MADDEN JENNY SAMMS ANDREW BLAIR AM CHAIR DEPUTY CHAIR DIRECTOR JUDE DONNELLY DAVID HUGGINS STEVE DRUMMY AFL SportsReady has had another strong year of commitment DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR and development as our service continues to grow across CEO / Australia. Our dedication to helping young Australians remains at the heart of what we do and we continue to strive to deliver DIRECTOR’S the best possible outcome for all partners. REPORT The challenge of doing more and doing it better has seen us expand our offerings, trying to meet the needs of those who most need our support. There are countless stories that form the backdrop of what is outlined in this report and we are proud of each one of them as they continue their career journey. OUR PURPOSE IS Our efforts would not be possible without the support from SIMPLE, WE PROVIDE MARILYN MORGAN PAUL MARSH MAJOR-GENERAL SIMONE WILKIE our Board, the AFL, and our employment and university DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR partners, their commitment to our vision and purpose enables YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A us to do more than ever before. 5 GREAT PLATFORM FOR To the AFL SportsReady team, which I have the great privilege STEVE DRUMMY to be a part of – thank you for the energy, effort and drive that THEIR FUTURE, WHILE GOVERNANCE JENNY SAMMS AUDIT, RISK aflsportsready.com.au JAMES MONTGOMERY | Page No Page you bring each day to our shared commitment to deliver in all DAVID HUGGINS MANAGEMENT & HELPING OUR PARTNERS COMMITTEE that we do. JAMES MONTGOMERY COMPLIANCE MARILYN MORGAN TO DEVELOP THEIR MARILYN MORGAN ANDREW DILLON COMMITTEE (NON-DIRECTOR MEMBER) JAMES MONTGOMERY WORKFORCE.” CEO & DIRECTOR, AFL SPORTSREADY 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 6 ABOUT TOMORROW BELONGS TO THOSE WHO US PREPARE FOR IT TODAY MALCOLM X AFL SportsReady is a national, OUR VALUES Our traineeship model is a three-way partnership not-for-profit company dedicated to between: helping young Australians develop careers through educational and employment RESPECT EXCELLENCE • AFL SportsReady opportunities. • Young jobseeker / entry-level employee • Employers We work in partnership across a number We listen to and We strive for of industry sectors including sport and learn from others, excellence in all that We support both the entry-level employee and recreation, business and administration, and treat people we do employer every step of the way, which means education, finance, horticulture, well everyone gets the best out of the experience. information technology, retail and arts and the creative industries. PRIDE ETHICS Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Program, Warumilang, not only We have kick-started the careers of provides vocational traineeships but also direct approximately 13,000 young jobseekers, We have pride in We are ethical in employment opportunities as well as cultural including over 1,500 Indigenous what we do and our decision making awareness and professional development Australians, and helped develop over where we work and our behaviour services. 700 sporting organisations and other businesses across Australia, since we AFL SportsReady is also a leading education began two decades ago. provider, delivering tailored programs for the TEAM ACCOUNTABILITY AFL industry. We offer courses in either sport or We provide an entry-level education business, ranging from Certificate level through and employment program that combines to Diploma. Our exclusive university partnerships practical work experience with vocational We work together We do what we say allow our students, who successfully complete education, helping young Australians and support each we will do our programs to gain entry into a Degree begin their careers while supporting other. qualification, complete with course credit. employers to build skilled and qualified workforces. OUR VISION OUR PURPOSE OUR PROGRAMS BY THE NUMBERS 1. TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM At AFL SportsReady, we believe that Our purpose is to provide services to assist 7 education and employment are vital for people with meaningful education, training and 650 TRAINEES people to participate fully in society. Our employment and to support employers to develop 2. SPORTSREADY EDUCATION vision is for people to have a real chance their workforce. Our approach is to support aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page to start their careers with confidence, individuals into work, as well as to help employers 3. WARUMILANG 800 STUDENTS qualifications and skills to develop their workforce. 4. ARTSREADY 100 DIRECT EMPLOYEES 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 A FAIR AND UNITED AUSTRALIA DEVELOP CAREERS & SUPPORT EMPLOYERS 5. THE READY FOUNDATION Page No 8 HOW WE BOOSTING BUSINESS THROUGH QUALITY HELP OUR PARTNERS SERVICE AND EXPERT TRAINING DELIVERY RECRUITING MANAGE 86% THE BENEFITS We take care of the As the legal employer, we SUCCESS RATE recruitment process by do all the administration and AFL SportsReady help employers by providing them with motivated matching your organisation paperwork associated with AFL SportsReady with quality candidates: employing a staff member: and capable entry-level trainees. placed a strong focus WE WORK on providing additional - Advertising - Payroll & Superannuation support for trainees. We deliver a suite of professional support services, that simplify FOR YOU, - Screening Taxes As a result, we saw our the process of hiring and managing employees. Not only does the - Shortlisting - Contracts / Legal completion rate jump traineeship provide a great platform for a young person to get qualified - Interviewing - Leave entitlements to 86% SO YOU - Assisting employers with - Insurances / Workcover and experience the workplace, it can help you develop your workforce. CAN selection Our trainees often do the everyday tasks that free up managers/ FOCUS ON supervisors, to spend their time and focus on essential workplace tasks. EDUCATE SUPPORT Trainees assist with a wide variety of tasks and provide real hands-on 92% As a Registered Training support. WHAT IS Our dedicated Field Officers Organisation, we deliver and Mentor team supports ENDORSE US IMPORTANT (or arrange) for the trainee’s the workplace relationship We connect our partners with talented individuals who: vocational qualification: between 92% of our supervisors and trainees: g r a d u a t e s • Contribute to organisational objectives - Provide training recommended our • Value add to the workplace (Induction and OH&S) - Provide support and training and 93% • Provide a fresh perspective on workplace practices - Enrolment mentoring r e c o m m e n d e d - Deliver formal education SportsReady Education • Cost-effective way to employ entry-level staff - Manage trainee - Provide certified qualification performance as a training provider.