TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT HELPING HOOPS...... 4 BY THE NUMBERS...... 6 REPORTS FROM OUR PEOPLE...... 7 VOLUNTEER’S PERSPECTIVE...... 14 OUR PROGRAMS...... 15 YEAR IN REVIEW...... 27 HELPING HOOPS IS...... 43 OUR AMBASSADORS...... 45 OUR HELPERS...... 47 FINANCIAL REPORT...... 49 HOW YOU CAN HELP...... 53 STAY IN TOUCH...... 54

2 THIS REPORT COVERS THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 1 2017 TO NOVEMBER 1 2018

3 ABOUT HELPING HOOPS

Helping Hoops is an independent charity running free basketball programs for over 1,000 underprivileged children. Over 450 sessions per year benefit children and young people of all abilities aged 7 to 21. As a charity, Helping Hoops is not solely focused on improving skills, but also uses basketball to instill values that benefit children in their lives outside of sport.

Children attending Helping Hoops programs have an intellectual disability or special needs, are from a migrant or refugee background, are living on inner-city high-rise public housing estates, or are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

Helping Hoops aims to build self-esteem, provide a sense of belonging and community, aid social cohesion, instill discipline, develop goal setting and leadership skills, and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

4 5 BY THE NUMBERS

Program Participants: 500+ Active Volunteers: 180+ Social Media Followers: 23,000+ Sessions Per Year: 450+ Female Participation: 26% Donations & Fundraising: $123,000+ 24 Hour Charity Shootout Participants: 230+ Volunteer Contact Hours: 2,600+ Participant Yearly Contact Hours: 1,050 Apparel Sales: $9,000+

6 REPORTS FROM OUR PEOPLE

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OUR PROGRAMS

15 HELPING HOOPS BROADMEADOWS

Coach Omar and the dedicated team of volunteers have found the right mix of challenging drills and discipline and nurturing and encouragement.

Helping Hoops Broadmeadows is a free basketball program for children with an intellectual disability living in Melbourne’s north-west. The program runs every Tuesday from 3 to 4pm and 5 to 6pm and is overseen by coach Omar Coles.

The program is in its eighth year and has welcomed even more new participants over the past 12 months. Coach Omar and the dedicated team of volunteers have found the right mix of challenging drills and discipline and nurturing and encouragement The diverse range of ages and abilities make for a dynamic that could offer a challenge to many coaches, however Coach Omar has kept the group united and all working together, and the success of the program is a testament to his efforts along with those of the volunteers.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE FLORA & FRANK LEITH CHARITABLE TRUST

16 HELPING HOOPS CROXTON

Croxton, while still welcoming new children into the group, has many participants who have been with the program since its inception, and have taken on leadership roles to guide and assist those younger than them.

Helping Hoops Croxton is a free basketball program for children with an intellectual disability living in Melbourne’s north. The program runs every Wednesday from 3 to 4pm and 5 to 6pm and was overseen by coach Steve Bacash.

The program, now in its eighth year, continues to provide children with a strong sense of belonging and community, where they feel their abilities are the focus and they are supported to show themselves and others exactly what they can achieve. Croxton, while still welcoming new children into the group, has many participants who have been with the program since its inception, and have taken on leadership roles to guide and assist those younger than them.

In October 2018, we made the decision to move forward without Coach Steve as head of the program. Helping Hoops Croxton will enter a new phase with Coach Renee as head coach, and we are excited to see what we can achieve together in 2018-19.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE MARIAN & EH FLACK TRUST

17 HELPING HOOPS DANDENONG

Dandenong is unique insofar as its format of having two weekly sessions that service younger and older participants.

Helping Hoops Dandenong is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living in Melbourne’s south-east. The program runs every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7pm and is overseen by coach Omar Coles.

The program is in its seventh year, and has seen an explosion in numbers over the past 12 months. This increase in attendance tells us there is a clear demand in the area, and that the program is satisfying this demand in an engaging and effective way. Dandenong is unique insofar as its format of having two weekly sessions that service younger and older participants. This ability to have a targeted experience for older participants has only been achieved in other locations through a stand-alone program, such as Helping Hoops Future or Power, and we are extremely pleased that Dandenong has found a way to service both groups whilst still keeping the community together. Sessions begin with a nurturing style for the younger children, who are still new to the game, then shifts into a challenging but supportive tone when older participants take to the court. Along with the success of this dynamic, we are also extremely pleased to see many different cultural and ethnic groups represented at Helping Hoops Dandenong.

THIS PROGRAM IS PART-FUNDED BY THE SHULU FOUNDATION

18 HELPING HOOPS FITZROY

The future of the Fitzroy program is secure, with younger children stepping up and taking the opportunity to participate.

Helping Hoops Fitzroy is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living on the Atherton Gardens public housing estate. The program runs every Monday from 5 to 7pm and is overseen by coach Omar Coles.

The program, now in its seventh year, is situated in a vibrant, fun, but sometimes challenging environment. The future of the Fitzroy program is secure, with younger children stepping up and taking the opportunity to participate. Coach Omar and the volunteers have a clear focus on discipline and ensuring participants do not approach their inclusion in the program with a sense of entitlement. Best effort is expectation at Fitzroy, and the children continue to bring this effort on a weekly basis.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GANDEL PHILANTHROPY

19 HELPING HOOPS FUTURE

Helping Hoops Future, under the direction of Coach KB, continues to find the delicate balance between athletic performance, inclusion and community.

Helping Hoops Future is a free, multicultural basketball program for older participants, having come from our community programs and now desiring more challenging and targeted experiences. The program runs every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm and is overseen by coach Kelvin Bowers.

The program, in its third year, welcomed Coach Kelvin, or KB as he is affectionately known, from the beginning of 2018. Future has also see changes on the participant side, with many older participants moving on due to study commitments. Pleasingly, we have also seen a number of young men take up opportunities to play basketball and study in the United States, where their abilities and effort have been rewarded with athletic scholarships. This shift in dynamic has provided an opportunity for some of the younger participants to step up and take on leadership roles, and we are extremely pleased to see those who were once in need of leadership now be in a position to lead others. Helping Hoops Future, under the direction of Coach KB, continues to find the delicate balance between athletic performance, inclusion and community. We are excited to see the program achieve even more in 2018-19.

THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SEEKING FUNDING

20 HELPING HOOPS NORTH MELBOURNE

North Melbourne is a program that requires effort in a number of areas to see it return to achieving its full potential, and we are committed to working towards this goal.

Helping Hoops North Melbourne is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living on the North Melbourne public housing estate. The program runs every Friday from 4 to 6pm and was overseen by coach Steve Bacash.

The program is in its sixth year and has seen a strong core group of younger children, who make up the identity of the program, continue to attend despite the drop off of interest from older participants. North Melbourne is a program that requires effort in a number of areas to see it return to achieving its full potential, and we are committed to working towards this goal. In particular, we are looking to engage more girls to give them opportunities to participate and make North Melbourne a place that is welcoming to all.

In October 2018, we made the decision to move forward without Coach Steve as head of the program. Helping Hoops North Melbourne will welcome Coach Kelvin Bowers as its new head coach, and we see tremendous potential for the program heading into 2018-19.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE BENNELONG FOUNDATION

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HELPING HOOPS PRAHRAN

Many children are embracing the opportunity to step into leadership roles and help teach the younger participants, who are not as advanced as their older counterparts.

Helping Hoops Prahran is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living on the Prahran public housing estate. The program runs every Saturday from 1 to 3pm and was overseen by Coach Steve Bacash.

The program is in its second year and has seen a strong core group come together to help give Prahran its identity. We have seen many younger participants, including a healthy contingent of girls, take part, which has been aided by the commitment of the volunteers each week. Many children are embracing the opportunity to step into leadership roles and help teach the younger participants, who are not as advanced as their older counterparts.

In October 2018, we made the decision to move forward without Coach Steve as head of the program. Helping Hoops Prahran will be run by both Coach Omar and Coach Renee until the beginning of 2019, at which time Coach Renee will take over as head coach. We are appreciative and proud of the efforts of Coach Steve as the program’s foundation coach, and we are looking forward to adding to these achievements in 2019 and beyond.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY STONNINGTON YOUTH SERVICES

22 HELPING HOOPS POWER

Despite only entering its second year, the program already has many success stories, including young women blazing a trail and heading overseas to access education and basketball opportunities in the United States.

Helping Hoops Power is a free, multicultural basketball program for older participants, having come from our community programs and now desiring more challenging and targeted experiences. The program runs every Friday from 6 to 8pm and is overseen by coach Renee Clarke.

Despite only entering its second year, the program already has many success stories, including young women blazing a trail and heading overseas to access education and basketball opportunities in the United States. Helping Hoops Power was designed based on the needs of a specific community group. As many members of this group have transitioned out of the program, which is understandable given the primary age of 18-21, the next challenge for Power is to evolve to cater for the next wave of young people who will benefit from being involved. This evolution will see Helping Hoops Power retain its primarily female focus, however will also see young men also given an opportunity to participate. We see enormous potential for Helping Hoops Power, and look forward to growing the program going forward.

THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SEEKING FUNDING

23 HELPING HOOPS RICHMOND

This diverse dynamic means the team must find the balance of inclusion and nurturing for the younger children, and competition and challenging activities for the older ones.

Helping Hoops Richmond is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living on the Richmond public housing estate. The program runs every Thursday from 4 to 6pm and was overseen by Coach Steve Bacash.

The program is in its sixth year and continues to see many younger children participate while still retaining a healthy contingent of older participants. This diverse dynamic means the team must find the balance of inclusion and nurturing for the younger children, and competition and challenging activities for the older ones.

In October 2018, we made the decision to move forward without Coach Steve as head of the program. Helping Hoops Richmond will be handed over to Coach Omar, who has over six years of experience working in our public housing programs, and we are excited to see what he and the volunteers can achieve at Richmond going forward..

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE JOHN & BETTY LAIDLAW LEGACY

24 HELPING HOOPS WERRIBEE

Discipline and accountability permeate every aspect of the program, and compliment the basketball focused skills that are taught each week.

Helping Hoops Werribee is a free, multicultural basketball program for children living in Melbourne’s outer-west. The program runs every Friday from 5 to 7pm and is overseen by Coach Omar Coles.

The program is in its second year in Werribee, where it relocated to after being run successfully in Sunshine for over six years. Helping Hoops Werribee is truly a multicultural program, with many cultural and ethnic groups coming together every Friday to take part in the program. We have seen many younger children begin to attend, and the focus of the team at Werribee has been to instill strong values and work ethic at an early age with this group. Discipline and accountability permeate every aspect of the program, and compliment the basketball focused skills that are taught each week. Werribee is a place where participants feel both challenged and supported, and we are extremely proud of the efforts of all involved.

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE AUDSLEY FAMILY TRUST

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26 YEAR IN REVIEW

27 24 HOUR CHARITY SHOOTOUT

How many free throws could you shoot in 15 minutes? Melbourne United, former NBA and NBL star Chris That was the question we asked our supporters again Anstey, current AFLW player and former WNBL in 2018 at the 24 Hour Charity Shootout, which took champion Tegan Cunningham, Melbourne City place on July 14-15 at Albert Park College in goalkeeper and former Matildas player Melissa Melbourne. Barbieri, and Patty Miller from the hit TV show Married at First Sight. The celebrities teamed up with children Over 230 people took part and chose their preferred from across our 10 Helping Hoops programs and 15-minute time slot, then set out to fundraise in the played a number of games in front of hundreds of lead up to the Shootout. Those unable to make it to spectators who packed Albert Park College to watch Albert Park College shot their free throws at their the action. The games were a chance to showcase our neighbourhood hoop, stadium or backyard. A festival kids and their skills, and show the public just how awaited those able to come to the designated event much fun it is to be part of the Helping Hoops family. venue at Albert Park College, and participants flowed The celebrities kept games close, with a number of through the venue across the two 12-hour days,. Over buzzer beaters needed to decide games, and created 100 volunteers were on hand to rebound, count shots, some life-long memories for participants. and encourage those taking on the challenge. For many, it was a serious undertaking to see how many Our fundraisers combined to help us reach our shots they could make, but for others it was merely an fundraising goal of $100,000. A total of 25,391 free opportunity to have fun, support Helping Hoops, throws were also made by all who took part, which, enjoy the festivities, and bring their friends and family along with the $100,000 fundraising tally, sets a new down to be part of the event. record for the 24 Hour Charity Shootout. The winning free throw score for the 2018 Shootout belonged to Of all the attractions on offer, a clear favourite was the Tony, who made 296 free throws in 15 minutes. That Celebrity All-Star Game held on the Saturday which works out to be one free throw made every three featured Chris Goulding and Mitch McCarron from seconds.

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2018 NBA Rookie of the Year, and Melbourne-born interviewed by Channel 9 for the nightly news. Arek Philadelphia 76er, Ben Simmons held his second from Helping Hoops Richmond joined Executive annual basketball camp in August 2018, and Director Adam McKay on camera to speak about the generously offered 20 spots to Helping Hoops opportunity and what it meant to be part of the participants from across our programs. The children camp. relished the opportunity to learn from Ben and some of the best coaches in Melbourne, including David We look forward to working with Ben Simmons and Simmons, Butch Hayes, CJ Bruton, Warrick Giddey his family more in the future, and want to thank and Lester Strong. The event was held at the State everyone who made the 2018 camp such a great Basketball Centre in Wantirna South, and saw over experience. 200 children in total attend. As well as contributing to the 12 coaching stations, Simmons held a question and answer session and posed for photos with participants.

When asked by local media about the inclusion of Helping Hoops in the camp, Simmons said,

“It’s been great to give back. Not every kid’s able to come to a camp like this. So as long as I’m able to reach out and help kids and give them the opportunity, one day they can say ‘I went to his camp’ which has been great. I love doing it.”

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Hoops Helping chancethe to share skills their knowledge and with AustralianSudanese community embraced who Kuany South the were many young peoplefrom approximately 12-18. aged 60participants Joining following Saturday atEagle inWerribee Stadium for Kuany hisfirst alsoheld ever “Give Back” campthe group. program, hiswords and ofadvice for hithome the challenges faced by inthe many participants background, hasdirect experience ofthe professional. Kuany, ofaSouthSudanese being experience whatittakes and to become a programin the speak and to children the abouthis visited HoopsRichmond Helping toNBL, take part before outonhisprofessional starting career inthe University Chaminade inHawaiigraduated from alsogiveand back to hiscommunity. Kuany, who off-season to withfamily time spend friends, and Kuany returned inApril home 2018 during NBL the Cairns Taipans player, Melbourne and local,Kuany 37 THIRD MAN UP CHARITY TOURNAMENT

Third Man Up again supported Helping Hoops in 2018 through their annual basketball tournament held in Vermonth South. In total, over $3,000 was raised thanks to the dozens of teams across the Open Men and Mixed divisions. To show our appreciation, and to represent on the day, Helping Hoops entered three teams – two consisting of participants from our Future and Power programs, and the other made up of volunteers from across the organisation. Team Helping Hoops Future took out the Open Men’s championship, which was particularly pleasing considering the narrow loss the team suffered in the grand final in 2017.

We appreciate the efforts and support of Third Man Up, and congratulate them on another successful tournament in 2018. Helping Hoops is proud to have such talented and humble supporters in our corner.

38 TURNING EIGHT

May 5 2018 marked 8 years since we opened our first free basketball program for disadvantaged children in Footscray with the help of a handful of friends and volunteers.

From that one program, we have grown to a community of over 100 volunteers and coaches, and thousand of friends and supporters who help us deliver over 450 sessions across 10 flourishing programs. It has been a busy eight years.

We are looking forward to growing up and turning 10 soon! Like any young organisation, or person, we are learning and growing at a fast pace, and are loving every minute of it.

Thank you for your support thus far, and going forward.

39 ART WITH MUNTY HOOPS

2018 saw us team up with Tom Muntisov, otherwise known as Munty Hoops, on a special art project run across four of our program locations. Tom created graphic elements which kids used to make collages that showed their NBA finals predictions. In total, over 40 pieces were compiled and exhibited at the 24 Hour Charity Shootout in July.

Initially, the project was viewed as a fun way to decorate the event space at the 24 Hour Charity Shootout with art from our participants, however we quickly discovered that it was so much more. We learnt that our kids are eager to engage with us in different ways, and not everything we do needs to be based around the basketball court.

We look forward to working with Munty Hoops and other artists in the future to provide our kids with more chances to express themselves.

40 PREMIERSHIP CUP forward to future. inthe more opportunities sharing your success withourcommunity, look and Richmond Football Club. We appreciate you Our thanks congratulations and goesto the players asthe honour took to ground. the season where they formed aspecialguard of volunteers to watch aTigers earlier game inthe visitfollowedThe atrip by ourchildren and to celebrate help club’s the success. allrelished who ofpartners handful opportunity the estatepublic housing for ourkids, volunteers, a and Richmond Tigers, was ondisplay Richmond atthe AFL Premiership Cup, which was won by the program welcomed aspecialguestinlate 2017. The It was withgreat excitement thatourRichmond 41 42 HELPING HOOPS IS: 22

COMMITTEE OF CROXTON BEHIND THE SCENES MANAGEMENT Dawn Ah Gee VOLUNTEERS Desi Papadopoulou President Lori Long Assistant Grants Manager David Koopmans Tom Morris Michelle Sim Billy Gibney Vice President Photographers Daniel Heath DANDENONG Samuel Kwong Adam Swilinski Dave Carswell Treasurer Ryan Gunesekara Laurie Walker Daniel Heath Roy Groncki Rachel Gill Alex Andre Georgia Haynes Secretary Nicole Reed Kate Sleeman FITZROY Alan Barber Clarissa Harris Committee Members Dave Zwolenski Creative Director Gregor Brownlee Justin Crow Aron Clarke Kristen Penny Kanani Abubeker Nima Sobhani Kristen Penny Additional Creative Sandra Tay Lachlan Cloak Principle Design Staff Adam McKay Luke Smith Tom Muntisov

STAFF FUTURE Web & IT Manager Clinton Meehan Josh Meney Coaches Nick Garcia Omar Coles Denver Fernandez Legal Renee Clarke Josh Flett Kelvin Bowers NORTH MELBOURNE Michelle Sim Ambassadors Executive Director Devie Wiharno Ben Shewry Adam McKay Richard Sydenham Chris Anstey Chris Goulding Operations Coordinator PRAHRAN Tegan Cunningham Teuila Reid Titama Nia Liz Charles STUDENT INTERNS VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT Matt Condo – Melbourne COACHES BY PROGRAM RICHMOND University Owen Bolt Meredith Mung – Deakin BROADMEADOWS Eric Tee University Glen Hall Erin Wallace Jenny Owens Meredith Oldham EVENT VOLUNTEERS Eunice Perez Tom Martin Helping Hoops is grateful for the Andreas Skiotis 150+ volunteers that supported Duncan James WERRIBEE the 24 Hour Charity Shootout Bec Blackney and other events and initiatives Bodaniel McClure throughout the year, Steven Klady approximately 50 of which came to us via community service programs as employees of NAB and Crown Resorts.

43 44 OUR AMBASSADORS

CHRIS GOULDING Championship winning player with Melbourne United. Olympic representative with the Australian Boomers. BEN SHEWRY Multi-award winning chef and owner of Attica Restaurant. CHRIS ANSTEY NBL MVP and championship winning player. Olympic representative with the Australian Boomers. Former NBA player. TEGAN CUNNINGHAM WNBL championship winning player. Current AFLW player.

45 46 OUR HELPERS

Basketball Partner Molten

24 Hour Charity Shootout Event Partner Basketball Victoria

Sporting Partners Melbourne United Melbourne Boomers

Equipment Partner Goalrilla

Funders Audsley Family Trust Bennelong Foundation City Of Stonnington Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust Gandel Philanthropy John & Betty Laidlaw Legacy Marian & EH Flack Charitable Trust Newsboys Foundation Sentinel Foundation The Shulu Foundation Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust

Apparel Partners New Era Gildan Brands AS Colour

47 48 FINANCIAL REPORT The following financial report is based on the audited financials for 2017-18. The official audit is available in its entirety at helpinghoops.com.au/annualreports.

49 ASSETS & LIABILITIES STATEMENT

30 JUNE 2018 30 JUNE 2017 ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash at Bank 120,002 117,784 Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 120,002 117,784 GST Receivable 1,655 2,216

Total Current Assets 121,657 120,000

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables

PAYG Withholding 3,243 4,280 Superannuation Payable 3,844 3,950 Total Trade and Other Payables 7,087 8,230

Total Liabilities 7,087 8,230

Net Assets 114,570 111,770

Member's Funds Capital Reserve

Current Year Earnings 2,800 41,532 Retained Earnings 111,770 70,238 Total Capital Reserve 114,570 111,770

Total Member's Funds 114,570 111,770

50 INCOME STATEMENT

30 JUNE 2018 30 JUNE 2017 INCOME

Merchandise

Sales 9,597 - Total Merchandise 9,597 -

Total Income 9,597 -

Cost of Sales 6,256 - Purchases 6,256 -

Total Cost of Sales 6,256 -

Gross Surplus 3,341 -

Other Income

24 Hour Charity Shootout 66,750 12,876 Cook for Kids - 87,366 Donations Received 52,318 36,445 Fees 664 2,309 Fundraising 5,166 29,466 Grants 112,200 108,209 Interest Received 143 125 Sponsorship 9,145 -

Total Other Income 246,386 276,796

51 EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

30 JUNE 2018 30 JUNE 2017 EXPENDITURE

Accountancy Fees 859 557 Advertising 2,575 1,693 Bank Charges 3,537 2,472 Coaching - 54,495 Contact Work 2,784 4,579 Electricity 972 658 Freight & Cartage - 409 Fundraising Expenses 1,151 13,881 Hire of Courts 21,496 14,170 Insurance 5,587 4,386 Internet 764 773 Office Expenses 296 - Postage 1,593 - Printing & Stationary 2,536 1,907 Rates & Taxes 757 1,195 Rent 10,800 11,700 Repairs & Maintenance 386 - Salary Sacrifice - 15,716 Sundry Expenses 4,242 1,468 Superannuation Contributions 15,221 14,172 Telephone 553 308 Tool Replacement 2,162 2,663 Traveling Expenses 847 441 Uniforms 218 1,847 Wages 162,554 82,133 Water 211 198 Worker’s Compensation 4,827 3,444

Total Expenditure 246,926 235,265

Net Current Year Surplus After Income Tax 2,800 41,532

52 HOW YOU CAN HELP

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