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 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

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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. • Don’t count towards workplace headcount - Oversee training in the - Regular workplace visits workplace - Resolve work related issues 9 aflsportsready.com.au

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TRAINEE AND THE HOST EMPLOYER

24 250 25% 650 YEARS HOST INDIGENOUS TRAINEES EMPLOYERS WORKFORCE

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2017 HIGHLIGHTS

LAUNCH OF INTRODUCING THE THE READY AFL SPORTSREADY ALUMNI FOUNDATION

AFL SportsReady launched the In 2017, we launched our Alumni, allowing our Ready Foundation charity, graduates to reconnect with old friends, employers, established to help Aboriginal and field officers and mentors who have helped their Torres Strait Islander people and career along the way, as well as enjoying the following young disadvantaged people to benefits: create a better future, by helping • Broaden professional networks, through our fund employment opportunities, communication channels. removing work barriers and delivering much needed • Chance to inspire future AFL SportsReady trainees. professional development opportunities.

PATHWAYS TO WORK PROGRAM ABORIGINAL HOUSING VICTORIA PARTNERSHIP AFL SportsReady partnered with the Centre for Multicultural Youth to create a program that provides In partnership with Aboriginal Housing young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds a Victoria (AHV), AFL SportsReady created chance to enter the workplace. a new program that delivers employment A CHANCE opportunities for young Indigenous Australians who are living in or seeking TO CREATE public housing. 11 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM A BETTER REFUGEE AND MIGRANT aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page BACKGROUNDS HAVE A FUTURE.” WORLD OF EXPERIENCE, BUT SOME NEED SUPPORT TO TRANSLATE THAT TO

2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 THE WORKPLACE.” Page No 12

NATIONAL SNAPSHOT

QUEENSLAND • The continued growth with Kmart in our Warumilang program with 102 opportunities over the last 6 • State record number of trainees in schools (26). months. • 35% of trainees are of Aboriginal & Torres Strait • The successful rollout and completion of the Islander descent. inaugural direct employment program with • Commenced placing trainees with K-mart for Officeworks offering 23 placements. the first time in WA. • A state record number of 87 graduates, including • Partnership with the WA Government over 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait trainees. continues to grow. • Continued high numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees at around 70% of all trainees. • The Football Club currently has 13 ex and current trainees on their staff.

VICTORIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NT • Trainee completion rate of 90%. • Completed direct employment • Direct trainee support continues placements for the first time to grow. (Officeworks). • Aboriginal and Torres Strait • Increasing number of trainees in Islander gatherings and My Moola the NT. sessions were successful in • Continued to build on strong connecting communities. relationships with State • ArtsReady traineeships continue Government. to develop with 48 new opportu- • Growing increase in direct nities being created in the arts and students with our RTO. creative industries.

TASMANIA NEW SOUTH WALES / ACT • Volume of trainees continue to • ACT – Australian Research Council program. 5 grow, supporting over 30 trainees. 13 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and ArtsRready • RTO numbers have continued to trainees commenced. grow, now supporting over 40 • Relationship with Belgravia Leisure Centre aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page students. providing opportunities in aquatics and recreation. • Our partnership with the • Trainee completion rate has increased. University of Tasmania continues • Strengthened Relationship with City of Sydney to develop with 8 graduates taking extending into Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander advantage of our pathway school based traineeship into 2018. program. 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 • Strong education outcomes for AFL players. OUR 2017 TRAINEES

QUEENSLAND 89 Graduates

WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES 44 Graduates 62 Graduates AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA 8 Graduates 65 Graduates VICTORIA 197 Graduates

TASMANIA 16 Graduates

COMPLETION RATE GENDER SPLIT INDIGENOUS TRAINEES AGE BREAKDOWN INDUSTRY

In 2017, we placed a strong focus In 2017, the majority of our In 2017, one-third of our In 2017, our typical trainee was In 2017, most of our trainees on providing additional support for trainees were female: trainees identified as Aboriginal between 17-19 years old: studied Business qualifications: trainees. As a result, we saw 75% of or of Torres Strait Islander • Female - 55% • 15-16 years - 20% • Business - 43% our 630 trainees graduate and join background. • Male - 45% • 17 years - 12% • Sport & Fitness - 41% the AFL Sportsready Alumni. • Non-Indigenous - 77% • 18 years - 35% • Retail - 9% • Indigenous - 33% • 19 years - 17% • Education - 2% • 20+ years - 16% • Horticulture - 2% • I.T. - 2% • Other - 1% Page No 16

A CHANGE TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE

THERE CAN BE MANY REASONS TO START A CHARITY, BUT FOR AFL SPORTSREADY, ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE’ IS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, WE HAVE SEEN FIRST-HAND HOW EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAN POSITIVELY CHANGE THE COURSE OF YOUNG PEOPLE’S LIVES. HELPING KICK- START CAREERS IS WHY WE EXIST – IT’S OUR MISSION.

Every day we see young trainees thrive after to eliminate employment barriers, including being given a chance to create a better future. transport, equipment, clothing, material, fees However, there is much work to be done in and support services. providing additional programs and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and The Ready Foundation is committed to disadvantaged young people. empowering underprivileged young Australians, reducing disadvantage and achieving The Ready Foundation was established to help by reconciliation, by providing real career funding programs that deliver essential life skills opportunities. With your support, we are able to help or benefit and the confidence to create successful career HOW TO GET pathways through education and employment. young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people INVOLVED and disadvantaged people by: The foundation provides opportunities for young Indigenous and disadvantaged Australians to gain WEtogether CAN MAKE A paid, on-the-job experience, whilst undertaking a qualification. Additionally, the foundation seeks DIFFERENCE HELP TO ELIMINATE FUNDING WORK BARRIERS EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIC DIRECTION [CLOTHES, EQUIPMENT, OR TRAINEESHIP TOOLS, TRANSPORT] OPPORTUNITIES The foundation is governed by a board of directors, consisting of successful business leaders and profession- als who volunteer their time to oversee our governance and strategic direction: 17 HELP TO REDUCE HELP DELIVER EDUCATION COSTS PROFESSIONAL aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page [ADMINISTRATION FEES & DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT] PROGRAMS

THE HON. JUSTIN MADDEN JAMES MONTGOMERY BIANCA CHATFIELD LISA HASKER MARILYN MORGAN CHAIR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 18

SUPPORTING THE AFL INDUSTRY

IN 2017 AFL SPORTSREADY CONTINUED ITS DIPLOMA STUDY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AFL PLAYERS’ 25 AFL listed players completed ASSOCIATION IN PROVIDING AFL PLAYERS WITH SportsReady Education’s accredited EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THEIR Diploma level courses: DEVELOPMENT IN THE GAME. • Diploma of Sports Development (6) • Diploma of Leadership and Management (16) This suite of programs included an The AFL Programs team • Diploma of Business (3) educational pathway giving continued to explore other mean- players access to an array of options ingful education and vocational at Certificate III, IV and Diploma pathways for players, working levels with the ability to utilise AFL with all clubs to support players 12% SportsReady’s partnerships with to plan and explore options for 24% universities around the country to life in football and beyond. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT 26% continue their study at undergraduate level with direct entry. PLAYERS PUT THE RIGHT THINGS IN PLACE FOR WORK LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL. PLACEMENTS STUDY HAS ENABLED ME 64%42% TO HAVE A BALANCED Over 30 players participated in the LIFESTYLE.” Next Goal work placement program, Leadership & Sports Business preparing for their careers beyond the , Management Development game.

15% 26% CERTIFICATE 38% STUDY 47%

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AFL SPORTSREADY TRAINEES INDUCTION 34 players studied with AFL 42% SUPPORTED THE AFL INDUSTRY 106 first year players completed our SportsReady, completing: aflsportsready.com.au

| 115 Page No Page Football Induction program, • Certificate IV in Business (16) AFL HOUSE AFL CLUBS developing the skills necessary for a STATE LEAGUES successful AFL career and earning a • Certificate III in Fitness (13) 6 GRADUATES 23 GRADUATES 86 GRADUATES • Certificate IV in Fitness (5) Cert IV Cert III Cert IV Certificate III qualification. Business Fitness Fitness 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 20

SUPPORTING THE ARTS & CREATIVE ARTSREADY GROWTH INDUSTRIES More and more ArtsReady trainees are graduating ARTSREADY HAS SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A each year: NATIONAL VOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT MODEL FOR THE ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THROUGH A RANGE OF KEY • 2014: 10 GRADUATES PARTNERSHIPS AROUND THE COUNTRY. • 2015: 37 GRADUATES • 2016: 54 GRADUATES In 2017 ArtsReady experienced 14% growth ArtsReady’s successes are due to some great on its 2016 traineeship numbers in the arts sector engagement nationally, especially the • 2017: 63 GRADUATES and creative industries. The support by the performing arts, GLAM sector and information Australian Government through the Department technology sectors. Secondary schools have of Communications and the Arts and our been strong supporters of the program this industry Advisory Committee continues year, along with local government and media to be a strong alliance, along with many of companies. our committed second and third year host employers, which has led to some fantastic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specif- outcomes across Australia. ic roles are continually requested by host employers nationally, and in 2017 we’ve seen Since its launch, 180 trainees have graduated these roles represent 43% of all 2017 trainees through the program and gone onto meaningful an increase of 31% on 2016. In 2017, we’ve employment or further education. We have seen placed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander a year filled with a greater number of full-time trainees with the Brisbane Festival, National 70 roles than 2016. Around the country, currently Gallery of Victoria, Australia Council for the PARTNERSHIPS 86 are in on-the-job training, with organisations Arts and Edith Cowan University. ARTSREADY HAS BEEN like the West Australian Ballet, NAISDA, Sydney THE NUMBER OF NEW Festival, Endemol Shine Australia, Create NSW, Finally, our success is not only a reflection of the THE PREFERRED PATHWAY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS Film Victoria, State Theatre Company of SA, incredible work of the ArtsReady team, but also an FOR OVER 330 YOUNG WHO WORK WITH ARTSREADY James Morrison Academy of Music, Aboriginal outstanding team at AFL SportsReady supporting CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2017. Centre for the Performing Arts, The Arts Centre the program daily. AUSTRALIANS LOOKING on the Gold Coast and the Australian Centre for TO ENTER THE ARTS the Moving Image. AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.”

ANDREW MURRAY 43% 330 GENERAL MANAGER, ARTSREADY 21 PREFERRED PATHWAY INDIGENOUS ROLES MILESTONES HIT ARTSREADY IS NOW SEEN AS THE aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page PREFERRED PATHWAY FOR MANY IN 2017, THE NUMBER OF IN DECEMBER 2017, ARTSREADY HIT A ARTSREADY IS AN INITIATIVE OF AFL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT MILESTONE OF 330 TRAINEES STARTING SPORTSREADY AND IS SUPPORTED BY BUSINESSES IN THE ARTS & CREATIVE THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ISLANDER SPECIFIC ARTSREADY THE PROGRAM. SECTOR. ROLES INCREASED BY 31%. 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 22

‘soar like an eagle’ FROM THE DJAB WURRUNG PEOPLE

AFL SPORTSREADY HAS A STRONG FOCUS ON PROVIDING REAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION PATHWAYS FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE NATIONALLY. WE FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND TAKE TIME TO UNDERSTAND THEIR JOURNEY AND ASPIRATIONS.

We put culture at the centre of everything we do, understanding that this is fundamental to our success. We continue to build genuine and meaningful relationships and partnerships with communities that are built on trust.

181 TRAINEES In 2017 we have continued to grow our offerings in traineeships and direct employment, provide CULTURAL AWARNESS 181 young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander mentoring and workplace support and offer people began their employment journey with us cultural care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait through a traineeship. Islander people across the country. More workplaces across the country have become culturally aware thanks We partner with employers nationally to to the expansion of our Cultural Awareness Training. 2017 saw over 1,200 develop and grow their Aboriginal employment participants. 162 STUDENTS programs by providing business solutions for 162 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students recruitment, retention and mentoring. We also commenced their studies with Sportsready build cultural understanding and develop Education. leadership skills. OUR TEAM IS DEDICATED TO We currently deliver the Australian Government’s FOOTY MEANS BUSINESS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 23 Indigenous Advancement Strategy across YOUNG ABORIGINAL AND 92 DIRECT EMPLOYEES Australia, facilitating and supporting both school- 47 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER based and full-time traineeship models. 2017

aflsportsready.com.au PEOPLE TO HELP BUILD A GREAT | Islander men developed their leadership Page No Page 92 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander has seen us continue to build on and grow our skills through the highly successful Footy people gained direct employment and support partnerships with community, our partner organ- CAREER AND FIND THEIR Means Business Program, delivered in services through our Vocational Training and isations and employers to provide a diversity of FUTURE.” partnership with Rio Tinto and the AFL. Employment Centres (VTEC) program across employment and education pathways nationally. Victoria and Tasmania. JADE COLGAN EXECUTIVE MANAGER, 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PROGRAMS Specialising in Sport & Business courses, ranging from Certificate through to Diploma level. RTO ID: 22394 PROVIDING YOUNG IN 2017, OVER 700 STUDENTS COMMENCED PEOPLE THEIR STUDIES WITH SPORTSREADY EDUCATION, INCLUDING 162 ABORIGINAL WITH A AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE. GREAT PLATFORM

We continued to work closely with a number of corporate partners in- TO DEVELOP cluding NAB, ANZ, CBA, Westpac, Telstra and Kmart delivering business and financial services qualifications. THEIR

We also continued to provide tailored education to a number of industry FUTURE.” partners including AFL clubs, the AFL, AFL Players’ Association, , , Storm and YMCA Victoria.

Sportsready Education (SRE) received positive student and employer feedback throughout 2017. Our commitment to be a quality training organisation was validated by an overall satisfaction result of 78% from both students and employers who were happy with the education they UNIVERSITY received from SRE. PATHWAY 2017 also saw us review student and employer feedback, which has resulted in the development of a new suite of student resources which program will be rolled out in 2018. It is anticipated that these enhanced resources will result in a better learning experience for students as well providing improved teaching tools for SRE educators.

SRE has continued to support both the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) and Melbourne University Murrup Barak Program (MUMBP). The IMP, for the third year running, maintained strong numbers with a total of 12 participants successfully completing the Certificate IV in Sport 86% 22% 58% 63% and Recreation qualification. Our continued strong relationship with the MUMBP saw 12 participants successfully complete the Diploma of Lead- COMPLETION RATE INDIGENOUS STUDENTS AGE BREAKDOWN QUALIFICATIONS ership and Management qualification in 2017 In 2017, we placed a In 2017, 22% of our students In 2017, the typical student was In 2017, the vast majority of our SRE was again recognised as a quality training organisation with renewed strong focus on providing identified as Aboriginal or between 19-21 years old: students studied for a Certificate government funding contracts in: additional support for of Torres Strait Islander III qualification: • 19-21 years old - 58% students. As a result, we background. • 16-18 years old - 21% • Certificate III - 63% • Victoria • New South Wales saw our completion rate • 22-24 years old - 9% • Certificate IV - 21% • Western Australia • Tasmania jump to 86%. • 25-29 years old - 6% • Diploma - 11% • South Australia • Queensland • Above 30 - 6% • Certificate II - 3% • Other - 2% Page No 26

AFL UMPIRE AFL CODES & POLICIES AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION COACHES ACADEMY: CERTIFICATE: SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE IN COACHING FEMALE ATHLETES: 655 PARTICIPANTS 4,280 PARTICIPANTS 25 PARTICIPANTS [INC. 223 AFLW]

AFL COACHES WE WORK WITH ORGANISATIONS TO EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION DELIVER TAILORED, INDUSTRY LEADING COURSES: AFL SPORTSREADY EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATES CAN BE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITED UP TO A MASTERS LEVEL THANKS TO OUR CERTIFICATE IN AFL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS. RECRUITING: 25 PARTICIPANTS AFL SportsReady’s Executive Education programs continue to grow, impacting over 1,000 people across the AFL Industry through our range of Executive Courses in AFL Management, Football Operations, Recruiting, Player Development, Player Agents, AFL Umpiring and Coach- CRICKET ing. Our online programs such as the AFL Codes and Policies Certificate prepared over 4,000 AUSTRALIA participants, including 223 AFLW representatives.

EXECUTIVE AFL PLAYERS’ YMCA AFL PLAYERS’ CERTIFICATE IN AFL ASSOCIATION - LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION - MANAGEMENT: EXECUTIVE PROGRAM: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CERTIFICATE PLAYER AGENTS:

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2017 FINANCIAL REPORT

ALL FINANCIALS ARE EXTRACTS FROM PROFIT & LOSS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FULL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON SPORTSREADY EDUCATION DRIVES STATEMENT REQUEST. IMPROVED GROUP PERFORMANCE

AFL SportsReady recorded a net surplus of $58,017 for the 2017 financial year. The result was in line with the final forecast. In REVENUE consideration of one off program funding, revenue remained WE ARE stable year on year. COMMITTED TO JOB PLACEMENTS $13,692,971 This year marked the second consecutive year of profit since acquiring SportsReady Education, which shows the company’s continuous growth commitment to continue to grow and provide a uniquely viable AND PROVIDING AFL INDUSTRY $782,000 service offering. A UNIQUELY The quality of what we deliver in Sportsready Education, our Reg- TRAINING FEES $861,985 istered Training Organisation, continues to be a focus for the com- VIABLE SERVICE pany. In 2017, total revenue grew by 15% leading to an increased OFFERING profit of $283,579 year on year. GOVERNMENT FUNDING $5,489,909

OTHER $469,808

TOTAL REVENUE $21,296,673

EXPENDITURE

REVENUE EXPENSES YEARLY PROFIT SALARIES [TRAINEES & STAFF] $18,022,072 $21,296,673 $21,238,656 $58,017 OPERATING EXPENSES $1,124,943

DEPRECIATION & AMORTISATION $183,177 29 15% EDUCATION OTHER $1,908,464

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$283,579 IMPROVEMENTS GRANT REVENUE TOTAL EXPENDITURE $21,238,656 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 30

“The trainees have been a great support to managers “Every trainee has been exceptional in their own SINCE THEIR INCEPTION IN 2012 THE and their team members as they are so willing to way. They all have their own professional growth GOLD COAST SUNS HAVE TAKEN learn and want to get as much exposure as they can and learning experience during their time in their so they are more than happy to get in and get things traineeship whether it has been practical expe- ON AN IMPRESSIVE FOURTEEN AFL done.” rience or the study side of things. For example, SPORTSREADY TRAINEES, SIX OF Chelsea Robertson did a Finance Traineeship and is now our Accounts Officer, so she has come a long WHOM ARE STILL EMPLOYED BY THE way in her department.” FOOTBALL CLUB ALONG WITH THREE TAKING ON TRAINEES The six trainees who are currently employed CURRENT TRAINEES. IMPROVES OUR have worked their way up in the organisation such as Thomas Beverley who was one of the TRAINEES Human Resources Officer at the Gold Coast Suns, WORKPLACE BECAUSE first trainees to complete a traineeship with the Janessa Thompson, is thrilled with the program and SUNS in 2012 and is currently employed as their believes traineeships are a huge benefit to any HAVING MORE Media and Communications Manager. SHINE organisation especially in the sporting industry. RESOURCES RESULTS IN “At the moment we have three trainees employed ON THE “Traineeships give young people a real opportunity and a BETTER OUTCOMES.” at the SUNS and I can already see the impact they foot in the door. It’s a learning experience, a chance to un- are having on the organisation.” derstand and see first-hand how an AFL Club runs,” said Ms Thompson. “A lot of our trainees have learnt a great deal “An opportunity like this really goes a long way GOLD during their time with the Suns and as you can see we have Having had a number of trainees as part of the and the trainees really thrive on these experiences a great success rate,” she added. team full-time, staff are experienced in supervising because they always get something out of it and so and supporting these young people through the do we,” Ms Thompson said. COAST The Suns trainees have been model employees and have program. As a result both the football club and the been instrumental to the club during the busy football trainee benefit greatly from the experience. Kalinda Howarth graduated from her trainee- season. “My experience as a host employer has been ship in 2017 and completed a Certificate in IV extremely positive and rewarding.” in Sport and Recreation. She now works for the Suns part-time as their Diversity Programs Officer.

“I was presented with a number of amazing opportunities. I was also able to build a professional network and the belief my manager and other staff showed in me, allowed me to showcase my skills and excel in my traineeship, which ultimately led to being offered an ongoing role.” beamed Kalinda.

IMAGE: Current and ex-trainees who work for 31 the Gold Coast Suns: Back row L-R Milli Rainger, Brandon Coles, Thomas Beverley, Harrison Peu- aflsportsready.com.au | Page No Page cker, Kalinda Howarth. Front Row L-R Abdullah Haddad, Isabel Fisher, Chelsea Robertson and Sarah Ahrens 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 Page No 32

THE JILL LINDSAY SCHOLARSHIP honouring a legend

THE SCHOLARSHIP “Jill Lindsay was a pioneer in changing how women in Jill remains the longest-serving employee in the power are seen and I really admire all the work she did. history of the VFL / AFL and was the first woman • $20,000 EDUCATION GRANT Her values and goals are something that I really look honoured with an AFL Life Membership. 20 MADDY up to.” • LAPTOP COMPUTER Jill started her career as the VFL’s Office Clerk, • MENTOR FOR 6 MONTHS 17 Through the AFL SportsReady program Maddy has quickly advancing through the ranks in a variety of [ANDI PERT, HR CONSULTANT SPECIALISING IN WINNER completed her Certificate III in Sport and Recreation roles including Match Day Supervisor, Operations LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTIVE COLLIER and now has a Certificate IV in Business Studies. Manager, Membership Manager, and finally as COACHING] the AFL’s Ground Operations Manager. She was a GWS Giants General Manager of People and mentor to many women across the football industry, Maddy, 22, made AFL history as the first NSW/ACT player to be Culture, Jody Masina believes that investing in and a loyal and trusted friend to those who knew PREVIOUS WINNERS signed as an AFLW player. As a NSW Female Football Ambassador, Maddy is to support in the future of female football her. She was a natural leader whose inner strength Maddy is passionate about bringing football to girls of all ages in all in New South Wales. and support for colleagues made the people around 2011 NICOLE ROWLINGS areas of the country. her walk taller. “To be able to pursue a pathway into representative 2012 HAYLEY ROBINSON “I grew up in the small-town of Nowra in NSW and I always played football teams and then into the AFLW Giants team Sadly, in 2010 Jill lost her battle with cancer and 33 AFL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION footy with my brother and the boys. As I grew up I just took the shows the true spirit and inner determination of her passing was deeply felt across the broader opportunity of playing football with both hands and didn’t let go,” Maddy,” Ms Masina said. football community. While she is lost to us, she will 2013 LAUREN BYRNES

aflsportsready.com.au Maddy said. never be forgotten. The AFL Commission created | Page No Page AFL SPORTSREADY Jill Lindsay was a trailblazer within the Australian a scholarship in Jill Lindsay’s name, recognising 2014 EMILY BUYSEN “I just thought that my opportunities shouldn’t stop and that sparked Football industry. For more than 40 years, Jill her outstanding service to the game and to NORTH my passion for girls in football especially in small towns where women worked for the AFL and was a hero to generations further promote careers for women in sports 2015 EMILY WASTLE might not have the same opportunities as men." of staff and football people who worked with and administration. AFL QUEENSLAND admired her. 2017 Annual Report Annual 2017 2016 CHELSEA RANDALL SWAN DISTRICTS FOOTBALL CLUB NATIONAL OFFICE

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