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Annual Report 2009/10 Making a connection Making a difference Our vision Our Cancer defeated Our vision will be realised when lives are not cut short nor the quality of life role and diminished by cancer. purpose Our mission To defeat cancer through engaging the community We are an independent Cancer Council NSW connects people and organisations to the cancer and forward-thinking cause. Together we can build insights into the significance of cancer in community of people, our lives and contribute our talents towards the vision of cancer defeated. where ideas and charity We work across all cancers. come together to make The impact from our work together will be visible in changing: a difference in the fight • The lives of cancer patients and carers against all cancers. • Scientific knowledge • Community understanding and behaviour • Society, policy and practice to advance cancer control. Increasingly, people will work in organisations and live in families and social settings which advance the control of cancer and where resources (people/volunteers/pro bono) are developed globally and locally to meet the challenges of cancer. Annual Report contents Message from the Chair 2 Our management 28 Message from the CEO 3 Thank you 32 Financial summary 4 Summarised financial report 36 Strategic Priorities 6 Our governance 44 Our people 16 Our structure 46 Our organisation 20 Publications 52 Our Board 24 Submissions 55 1 The incidence of cancer in our community The good news is that the rate of survival is extensive. The most recent figures from cancer has increased substantially Who available show that more than 36,000 over the past 25 years and NSW is now new cases of cancer are expected to be among the best in the world. In each diagnosed in NSW each year. Cancer has decade since our inception, Cancer we are the largest disease burden in this state Council NSW has been a key agent for and is the greatest source of premature critical shifts in cancer control which have At Cancer Council NSW, death. Tragically, there are 13,227 cancer contributed to this fall in cancer death we believe that the deaths in NSW annually, representing rates. However, there remain a significant 29 percent of all deaths in the state. number of high-mortality cancers – such enormous capability as brain, liver, oesophageal and residing in communities The impact of cancer as a very personal pancreatic – and we are strongly can be unlocked to beat concern is reinforced every day within our committed to researching and fighting organisation. Witnessing the human cost these cancers through major cancer. The greatest of cancer unites our staff, volunteers, investments and key partnerships. impact can be achieved donors and communities all over NSW. by treating cancer as a We are constantly reminded that every person diagnosed with cancer is a social issue rather than loved one, friend, parent, child, sibling, purely as a health issue. colleague and valued part of a community. 1 To drive major advances in research, ensuring no cancer is ignored 2 Our To ensureenssure the NSWNSW To expand the community acts to prevent opportunities available Strategic cancer and/or detect it at 5 for people to contribute a curable stage to our work by giving money or fundraising Priorities 3 To givegive the NSWNSW To ensure no one faces a communitymmunity a voice on 4 cancer diagnosis alone issues and entitlements around cancer Cancer Council NSW Annual Report 2009/10 Message from the Chair 2 It has been a significant Throughout this annual report, you will see the outcomes of the work undertaken Making a year for Cancer in 2009/10. You will see our statement of Council NSW. values, our organisational attributes and the Strategic Priorities that will drive us for connection Our 2005–2009 strategic plan has the next five years. been reviewed and as a result we set Our structure and Board the organisation’s strategy for the next five years. Cancer Council NSW is a member of Cancer Council Australia along with the Reviewing Cancer Council’s achievements other state and territory Cancer Councils. since 2005 showed intense growth in the Fellow Cancer Council NSW Director, organisation, including new programs, Stephen Roberts, and I are also members innovative research and engagement of the Board of Cancer Council Australia, strategies. We have recognised the where we contribute to its strategic constant need to adapt so that we could decision- and policy-making activities. meet the needs of the community and Through Cancer Council Australia we the changes in the cancer landscape. are able to engage in and drive national We implemented changes in technology policies and initiatives that benefit the and we embraced new ways of whole community. engaging communities, fundraising and researching. Our Board is made up of 10 non- executive members, and we work to You can read a summary report of our five- ensure the organisation acts in the best year achievements on our Cancer Council interests of the people of NSW with due NSW website at www.cancercouncil. diligence and sound governance. All com.au/annualreport2010. I am sure Directors are unpaid, and are passionate you will be impressed by the list, which supporters of Cancer Council NSW. You is by no means exhaustive, but certainly can read more about our backgrounds, reflects the many initiatives taken by the roles and reporting in this annual report. organisation in this five-year period. Our common direction Looking ahead I feel enormously proud to lead a Board Developing the strategy for the next five which is strongly dedicated to Cancer years started with research, analysis, Council NSW, and to be involved in an debate and planning, to ensure we organisation so deeply committed to would understand and meet the needs alleviating the burden of cancer now of the NSW people, drive innovation, and and in the future. We are energised by advance our mission to defeat cancer the staff, volunteers and communities through engaging the community. who work tirelessly to make possible the We have developed our organisation’s achievements and developments shown brand – who we are and what sets us in this annual report. Cancer Council apart as an organisation. We hold a NSW is a place of energy and innovation distinctive position that supports our in cancer control, where we work with aspiration to beat cancer in all its forms. allies and partners, and where together Working across all cancers is one of our we can make cancer history. key points of difference as an organisation. The Board, Executive team and key stakeholders were all heavily involved in developing the new Strategic Directions 2010–2014, which can be read online at www.cancercouncil.com.au/ strategicdirections. This involvement Bruce Hodgkinson SC was critical to ensure the strategy united Chair us with one vision, shared goals and a common direction. Message from the CEO 3 Holding up and believing engagement enable people from all backgrounds to come together and Making a in a vision of cancer collaborate to beat cancer. defeated takes courage Our Regional Advisory Committees difference and determination. and Community Cancer Networks are examples of this in action. There are With the support of our donors, staff and now 10 Regional Advisory Committees volunteers, we work towards this goal across NSW, and each provides each and every day because we know the regional context to our strategic it can happen. I would like to thank direction. Members come from diverse our community for your faith in our backgrounds, but all are leaders in their work and your willingness to contribute fields and help guide us to a new level to our mission. of insight and contribution. They are supported by 30 Community Cancer For us to defeat cancer, the community Networks in localities and towns all over must be engaged in our mission. NSW. Members of the networks know To this end, we work with health and their communities and the people in them research organisations, all levels of and, within our brief, choose the most government, businesses, communities important issues for local focus. and committed individuals who have the same passion and drive as we do. The contribution of our volunteers Community contribution and The contribution of volunteers to engagement our mission in 2009/10 remained Not everyone’s contribution to our cause outstanding. We had over 32,000 will be the same, and this year has volunteers contributing to our work seen growth in the variety and scale of last year, all providing diverse skills, community contribution. This includes knowledge and commitment. They people making financial contributions or support 320 employees (excluding giving their time, skills and energy; and casuals) in delivering and extending our organisations contributing their resources mission. We have also seen a significant and facilities or becoming partners in growth in volunteers who contribute their our programs. professional skills, and you’ll see such examples in this annual report. The community’s broad support is critical Thank you for your contribution in guaranteeing our independence. Because we are not tied to government There is scarcely a person, an funding, we are able to focus on organisation, a profession or a community priorities that best serve our mission and sector that does not have the capacity community need. or opportunity to contribute directly to cancer control. I thank every person and This year has been strong from a organisation that has played a role in the financial perspective, achieving an past year. No matter what you have given income of $67.5 million (excluding or done, you have made a difference. capital gains in investments). Clearly our staff, volunteers and supporters You will find additional annual rallied together, and we outperformed report resources on our website our original budget projections by at www.cancercouncil.com.au/ 14 percent.