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Sometimes all we need is someone to help show us the way. -Jessica Brown (Founder & CEO) CHAIR MESSAGE

Life Changing Experiences Foundation celebrated its thirteenth in the “Young Australian of the Year” category and our CEO year in 2016. Since the start of the SISTER2sister program, we and Founder Jessica Brown was awarded with the “Positive have helped over 416 young vulnerable women change their lives, ProgressionContents of Women Award” in the Financial Executive Women and I’m delighted to highlight and share our amazing achievements Awards. I’d like to acknowledge and thank our dedicated team at and progress over the past year. LCEF – Jessica, Marnee, Linda, Sharon and everyone else. The difference you make is phenomenal. Inspired by a very successful pilot program in in 2009 and the ever growing demand and need for our services throughout More broadly, our wonderful ambassador Natalie Bassingthwaighte , this year saw the SISTER2sister program expand from chose us as her charity for the Twinings teabag design competition NSW to Melbourne Victoria thanks to the financial support where 32 prominent Australian women competed in designing of Wyndham City Council’s Community Strengthening program and their next teabag box. We are very proud of Natalie who made the Jetstar’s Flying Start program. This move brings renewed focus on top 10 with her design alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman and establishing and growing a sound support network on the ground Carrie Bickmore. We are also very grateful for the longstanding in Melbourne. We have established a Melbourne Board Sub- and ongoing in-kind support of Kris Gale, Michael Johnson and TABLE OF CONTENTS Committee which will support future Melbourne activities and most Associates and the players at West Tigers for raising our profile in importantly focus on fundraising to keep the program rolling and the community at West Tigers games. prospering in Melbourne. This year marks the second year of our partnership with not for On the fundraising front, this year we launched our pilot profit organisation UN Limited, a company who link partnerships 3 CHAIR MESSAGE fundraising campaign “30 days for 30 girls in September” where between Not For Profits and the advertising industry to support our supporters were sponsored to go without something for thirty their needs and help raise their profile. From this wonderful 4 OUR YEAR days. This simple, yet highly effective concept proved to have the relationship evolved a pro bono partnership with the well-known potential for growth in a very crowded space in the sector so we GRANTS online company Mamamia called Mama4sister, where we are now 6 are very excited to be planning for its growth and expansion of able to draw upon the valuable skillsets of Mamamia employees. reach in 2017. 8 WHO WE HELP 2017 promises to be an outstanding year for the Foundation. In Brought back by popular demand, our Life Changing Trivia Night addition to continuing to strengthen our Melbourne presence, we 9 OUR PURPOSE was a huge success in both Sydney and Melbourne with Sydney’s are exploring a number of options to ensure we can maximise the event reaching a record breaking target of $36,000. Growing in number of girls we’re able to support and help. In addition, thanks 11 OUR Programs an uncertain financial environment is an ongoing challenge for to the financial support of the Perpetual Foundation, 2017 will see charities like us who are not supported by government funding, the delivery of a long term impact measurement study, using data the SISTER2sister program 12 therefore we are eternally grateful for our supports, donors and we’ve collected across our thirteen year’s operation, to confirm the benefactors, all of whom are recognised in this annual report. long term positive impact we know the SISTER2sister program has I hope to be on the OUR STRUCTURE 14 had on the girls we support. Of particular note is NIVEA, our long term major financial partner. path to a bright future. 15 who the SISTER2sister NIVEA’s ongoing support has had a direct and profound impact on I would like to acknowledge the wonderful support of our directors program helps the lives of the girls we support, and we are proud to be associated for their gift of time, energy and expertise. I’m particularly pleased with such as strong and compassionate brand. Impressively, to welcome two new Board members to LCEF – Danika Johnston How the SISTER2sister NIVEA’s commitment to our Foundation doesn’t stop at providing and Rachel Savio, who replace outgoing directors Amanda Wilson I hope to be 16 program helps corporate sponsorship; we’re constantly amazed at the generosity and Andrea Taylor. I send my heartfelt thanks to our Directors new of NIVEA’s employees, who take it upon themselves to raise money and old. Many thanks also go to JBwere who facilitated our recent comfortable in my own 18 Evaluation Results for the Foundation through staff morning teas and other events. Board strategy day, where we were able to refresh our business We’ve even had a steady supply of Big Sisters from NIVEA. This is and fundraising strategy for the coming years. THE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES skin and figure out truly a company that “walks the talk” when it comes to corporate 21 FOUNDATION STORY Most importantly of all, and on behalf of all of the Directors of Life giving, and it’s an honour to work with such an amazing team. Changing Experiences Foundation, I’d like to acknowledge and who I am and who I 22 THE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES This year marks the second year Benefit Australia Cosmetics thank our wonderful volunteers and pro bono supporters for the Journey highlighted our charity for their “Bold is Beautiful” campaign and thousands of hours you give each year. With only two full time staff, want to be. 24 we are very grateful for the support. Many thanks to our other we could not achieve what we do in the community without you. Our Team corporate supporters, mention including the St George Bank Foundation, the Australia Post Neighbourhood Fund, the Big Sister I hope to be happy 26 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Foundation, the Collier Foundation, the Perpetual Foundation, Regards, the Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund and the Matana and at peace with 28 PATRONS & AMBASSADORS Foundation for Young People. 30 HOW YOU CAN HELP Life Changing Experiences Foundation has won many accolades myself and others. and awards over the past thirteen years so it is wonderful to be Kate Webber SUPPORTERS able to shine the light on our dedicated staff and team. This year 32 Marnee May, our quiet achiever and National Program Manager Chair Where our money was nominated for the prestigious Australian of the Year Awards Life Changing Experiences Foundation Ltd Rhianna - Little Sister 36 comes from & Where it goes 38 FINANCIALS Page 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 33 Tigers partnership This year we were very lucky to be represented once again by West Tigers player James Tadesco, who Our year prompts our SISTER2sister logo to appear on the big screen whenever he scores a try! Great exposure for us and many thanks to Kris Gale from Michael Johnston Associates who initiated and continues to support this wonderful relationship. Natalie Bassingthwaighte Enters Twinings Design Competition Our wonderful ambassador Natalie Bassingthwaighte named us as her chosen charity for the Twinings teabag design competition where 32 prominent Australian women competed in designing the next Twinings teabag box. We are very proud of Natalie who made the top 10 with her design alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman and Carrie Bickmore. Go Nat!

30 DAYS for 30 GIRLS campaign This year launched the very successful pilot fundraising campaign “30 days for 30 girls in September”. Marnee nominated for Supporters and staff were the first to get on board and were Young Australian of the year sponsored to go without an item/luxury for thirty days such We love shining the light on our awesome team. as coffee, retail shopping, take away and chocolate. The Bold is Beautiful Project To add to her many accolades such as a NSW Pride message behind the campaign is to remind ourselves of the For the second year running we were honoured to be of Australia Award, our very humble National Program UNLimited helped Mamamia partnership girls in the SISTER2sister program who often go without chosen as one of three Australian female charities Manager Marnee May was nominated for the Australian Thanks to our probono supporters UNLimited, we basic needs such as healthy food, safety, love and the for Benefit Cosmetics Australia’s “Bold is Beautiful” of the Year Awards in the Young Australian of the Year landed a great partnership with advertising company necessary support they need to thrive. We are excited to campaign. In the month of May Benefit donated $10 category. Go Marnee! Mamamia. In just a matter of week Mama4Sister was see this campaign grow in 2017. from every brow wax to the three charities which totalled launched and the team at Mamamia were behind us. So $200,000. We are very excited to be charity partner again far their support has included, skilled volunteering, free air in 2017. time/podcasts, stories featuring our Big and Little Sisters, ongoing in house fundraising and even providing gift bags for our SISTER2sister girls at their graduation.

Trivia night Jessica Wins a Impact measurement study Due to popular demand we brought back our annual Financial executive women‘s Award Thanks to the financial support of the Perpetual fundraising trivia night which was an instant sell At the 2016 annual Financial Executive Women conference Foundation, we are now able to fund a long term impact Melbourne expansion out attended by 250 guests. Thanks to past Big Sister our CEO and Founder Jessica Brown, was awarded with measurement study using data from the previous In 2016 the SISTER2sister program expanded from Lana Hamilton who led our committee, our Sydney the “Positive Progression of Women Award” for her work thirteen years. Lead by our newest addition to the team Sydney NSW to Melbourne Victoria thanks to the Trivia night raised a record $36,000. We were also very with empowering young women through the SISTER2sister Sharyn McAlpin, this will confirm the long term positive financial support of Wyndham city Council’s Community excited to launch our very first trivia night in Melbourne program. Go Jess! impact we know the SISTER2sister program has had on the Strengthening program and Jetstar’s Flying Start which we anticipate will gain the same momentum for hundreds of girls who have graduated from the program. program. The program had great success with 20 Big and next year thanks to our newly established Melbourne We are extremely excited to present these results in 2017 Little Sister matches graduating the program. Stay tuned working committee. so stay tuned. for our new SISTER2sister school workshops in 2017! Page 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 55 Grants

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Page 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 77 Our Purpose

To empower vulnerable teenage girls to make positive life choices for a better future

Our Vision We grow Australia’s most marginalised girls into strong, Break the cycle of neglect, abuse, poverty and suffering independent women capable of taking their place in • of Australian ‘at risk’ youth by helping them to increase the world. their belief in themselves and encouraging them to take themselves out of their present environments so they Our Mission can make a difference to their lives; Implement our programs throughout Australia. Give disadvantaged young individuals the opportunity to be temporarily taken out of their environment to • Achieve total self-sustainability to effectively support all • participate in a once in a lifetime mentoring program; our programs through innovative fundraising strategies • which will teach them how to achieve personal and community involvement opportunities. contentment and fulfillment; Provide beneficiaries with ongoing opportunities to Provide disadvantaged youth with the chance to identify Who we help develop their skills and gain work experience. • • and explore their talents and learn how to utilise these Deliver programs that are credible and through them talents to enhance their lives and be active contributing The SISTER2sister program targets teenage girls (12-18) who are ‘at risk’ due to a direct result of • make a difference to Australian youth and their members of their community; trauma, parents in jail, with an addiction or mental illness, bereavement, poverty, abuse, neglect, respective communities. Teach our disadvantaged youth strategies to deal with homelessness, sickness/disability, family breakdown, etc. This includes girls from all nationalities, Our OBJECTIVES • the emotional and physical trauma of the past, equip religions and socio economic groups. We accept girls who are in foster care, the minister’s care, them with skills to master life’s challenges and guide women’s refuges including young women who are expectant mothers, refuges for homeless Operate for the public benefit, in a charitable and them on the path to transforming their lives; benevolent way, by having disadvantaged young people young women, the juvenile justice system and young women who are in specific housing • Show young ‘at risk’ individuals how to facilitate at risk of abuse and neglect participate in a range of programs that accommodate mentally ill youth. purposeful change and personal growth by mentoring programs; • implementing self-help strategies to overcome Offer mentoring programs and opportunities within obstacles, draw on existing strengths and • the community specifically designed to educate our monitor progress. at risk youth and give them valuable positive life skills, independent living resources, risk management strategies and appropriate role models to nurture high self-esteem in Australian ‘at risk’ youth; Page 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 99 Our programs

Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s most significant social problems. Sponsored by

YOUNG GIRLS IN AUSTRALIA ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE, AND ARE TWO TO THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE ABUSED THAN BOYS. Trapped http://www.bravehearts.org.au As I stare in fear,

With sweat holding my palms. The SISTER2sister program is a unique year-long mentoring program combining the benefits of one-on-one mentoring with monthly fun activities and life-skills I heard all these voices workshops designed to challenge the girls, encouraging them to step out of their screaming at me comfort zones and tap into their limitless potential. children and young people have That I had once heard before. witnessed violence against With the scent of darkness, their mothers or step-mothers http://www.whiteribbon.org.au/uploads/media/Research_series/ Not knowing where to go. An_assault_on_our_future_FULL_Flood__Fergus_2010.pdf My heart got faster as if it were competing in a race. A wraparound service linking girls in to additional support Participants and graduates of the SISTER2sister program Not knowing how to move as if services in the community as needed e.g. emergency have access to our Butterfly Opportunity Program which I were paralysed. accommodation, legal aid and counselling services. offers mathematics/IT scholarships, work experience, children will be sexually apprenticeships, employment and much more. With tears rushing down harmed in some way by the time my face, they turn 18 Not saying a word. http://www.bravehearts.org.au/pages/research_lobbying.php I stared at the ceiling wishing I said my last words. LCEF intends to develop a drop-in centre based in central Sydney to provide access This is my prison, There were an estimated 26,062 to a range of counselling services, programs and activities to drive empowerment Anxiety. cases of intentional self-harm and support marginalised young women to rise above their circumstances and tap during 2010–11. More females into their unlimited potential. than males were hospitalised To do so, we require support from Aimee - Little Sister http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset. corporate partners and interested benefactors. Page 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 1111 A recent focus study of SISTER2sister graduates over the past 10 years found that 95 % of Big Sister mentors still to this day continue to support their Little Sister mentees; therefore the SISTER2sister is forging life long bonds.

The SISTER2sister program is a unique year long Topics covered at the Boot Camp and monthly Unlike many mentor programs the Timeline of the SISTER2sister program mentoring & risk management program designed to workshops include: SISTER2sister program continues to support empower ‘at risk’ teenage girls to turn their troubled self-defense lives around. It is an early intervention program that graduates (as needed) even after the girls year round keeping out of harm’s way addresses the deeply entrenched intergenerational • have graduated. Call for applications for Big and Little Sisters dealing with depression problems in our disadvantaged youth, and focuses on • body image/eating disorders the core underlying issues, starting with the lack of a • Early March self-harm In addition to the SISTER2sister program, participants stable positive role model. • Big and Little Sister information night grief and loss and graduates of the program have access to our • Butterfly Opportunity Program which offers mathematics/ The aim of the SISTER2sister program is to break the • healthy body healthy mind Mid March generational cycle of suffering by helping at risk teenage cooking healthy meals on a tight budget IT scholarships, work experience, apprenticeships, • Selection day girls to make better choices for a positive future and to • fitness employment and much more. equip them with skills for mastering life’s challenges. • anger management The Girls also have access to our Butterfly Support Early April resilience Each of the girls in the program is assigned a Big Sister • program which is a wraparound service linking girls Big Sister training weekend goal setting mentor as a positive female role model to provide support, • in to additional support services in the community as job interview skills and resume writing guidance and advice throughout the program. • needed e.g. emergency accommodation, legal aid and Mid April • goal setting counseling services. Big and Little Sister matching process Big Sister mentors attend a comprehensive two day training tapping potential • Big and Little Sister graduates stay in regular contact course which equips them with the requisite skills and and much more. Late April • with Life Changing Experiences Foundation. We have a information to ensure that they can handle the various Butterfly Boot camp • very strong “Sisterhood” alumni with many Big and Little issues which may arise. (Introduction of mentoring pairs) The objective of all workshop sessions are closely linked to Sister graduates continuing to support the Foundation by Big Sisters and Little Sisters are then matched with factors Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human needs. Girls are encouraged attending fundraising events and raising awareness in the April-November taken into consideration including personality, location, to get out of their comfort zones and set goals they never wider community. hobbies and age. dreamed that they could achieve (e.g. complete their HSC, Monthly Big Sister meetings go to university or travel). With increased confidence and The SISTER2sister program has changed the lives of over The formal program commences in April with a four April-November the support of their Big Sister mentor the girls begin to take 416 girls. We anticipate that our Little Sisters will blossom day Butterfly Boot camp, where the Little Sisters meet on new challenges which in turn increase confidence. At and emerge as Big Sister mentors, positively contributing Monthly outings, workshops and fun activities their Big Sister mentors and together attend various risk monthly sessions each girl in turn shares her progress with to the community and providing further significant evidence management seminars to learn the necessary skills for Late November her personal goals and the group shows their support. that this program is truly “Life Changing”. survival and coping in difficult circumstances together Graduation and exit interviews with team building workshops to challenge the girls and During the program Big Sisters meet once a month with encourage them to work together towards goals. Team Leaders and psychologists to discuss the progress of their Little Sister. Big Sisters provide a monthly written The Program continues from April to November with report on their Little Sister to the Team Leader. Issues are monthly risk management workshops, “Life Changing discussed and Big Sisters are supported with professional Experiences” to provide rewarding and unforgettable advice from the psychologists. I hope that all these amazing, beautiful girls and women experiences and to boost the girls’ confidence and self- esteem and valuable one on one time with their Big Sister. At the conclusion of the program in late November, there i’ve met during the past year, will have happy lives and is a Graduation Ceremony to celebrate completion of the love themselves for who they are. SISTER2sister program. Parents, carers and sponsors Sheilzira - Little Sister are invited to attend. Little Sisters speak about their experiences and receive their graduation certificate.

Page 12 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 1313 Community support services that nominate ‘at risk’ girls

Various school Community juvenile welfare counsellor services justice Agencies who the SISTER2sister program helps

The primary cause being addressed are teenage girls at These are the actual statistics of the girls who participated risk of neglect and/or physical, sexual, emotional abuse, in the 2016 program, highlighting the need for the circumstances of poverty, cultural isolation, disability, SISTER2sister program. exposure to substance abuse and/or terminal illness among Organisation other issues. Also addressed, is a lack of a positive role model, the inability to envisage a life outside their present of our 2016 Little Sisters have circumstances, and the lack of motivation/inspiration Life Changing Experiences Foundation is a registered Australian attempted suicide or made plans to enabling them to learn new skills, overcome obstacles and end their own life charity based in Sydney . Our primary purpose 6 thus break the cycle. 8 % is to provide Australia’s most marginalised girls access to mentoring and resilience based programs as well as life changing According to the Australian Childhood Foundation- were identified as “High” or opportunities, welfare support and career direction leading Child Abuse Prevention Research Australia, the “Very High” clinical risk of having to employment. consequences of child abuse and neglect can be long 84 % psychological or behavioural term and severe, with physical and mental illness, disorders substance misuse, teen pregnancy, debilitated social functioning, evidence of developmental delay and have required medical attention but impairment, cognitive and neurological impairment, did not have an adult who could/ low academic achievement, delinquency and adult 74 % was willing to take them criminal behaviour, subsequent victimisation of their own children and premature death. Parents or other care givers who live in a family where there is intimate partner violence or who experience mental illness, drug come from broken families Mentoring Program and alcohol addiction or other contextual stressors 8 or live in full-time care with less social support mechanisms are more likely to 8 % abuse and neglect their children. miss between 1 or 2 days per week of A year long mentoring program for teenage girls at risk of abuse The Australian government’s Social Inclusion policy based school due to issues at home, lack of and/or neglect which provides the girls with a professional, on the Tony Vinson research on disadvantage in Australia 53 transport or adult responsibilities compiled in the book ‘Dropping Off The Edge’ highlights % positive female role model to inspire and motivate them through (eg. Caring for siblings or parents) a goal setting and achieving program to make a difference to the need to provide youth around Australia with access to their lives. opportunities to reengage them into mainstream society and ensure they are equipped with the skills to be positively miss an average of 3 days of school contributing members in their respective communities. per month due to feelings of anxiety 63 % or depression Fundraising OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS Corporate sponsors 1 www.whiteribbon.org.au fundraising events grants 2 www.aifs.gov.au 3 donations Bequests www.bravehearts.org.au

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Continuously strive to reach limitless potential, personal growth and transformation, well-being, empowerment, fulfilment, inspiration to others, positively contributing back to the community.

Tutoring scholarships, work experience, career path assistance, money matters and financial literacy, resume writing, interview skills and employment opportunities.

Building confidence and self-esteem, social and dining etiquette, goal setting, time management, cooking on a tight budget, money management.

Self-care, Zumba, yoga, fitness, body image, nutrition, female health and personal hygiene.

We build strong support networks around them, social inclusion, counselling and workshops to help them with anger management, grief and loss, online safety, conflict resolution, harm minimisation, depression, anxiety, self-harm etc.

We educate girls of emergency services, personal protection and teach vital skills such as self-defence and tools for building resilience.

We ensure the girls have their basic needs met such as food, water, clothing, safety, shelter and healthcare.

Page 16 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 1717 Before I met my Big Sister, I didn’t know that finishing school was important. Evaluation Nobody in my family has ever finished school. Now I want to get my HSC and go to TAFE so I can become a hairdresser. Results - Little Sister Mental Health Safety and Support 84 % 78 % 100 % 95 % have a better of GIRLS reported of Little Sisters feel more confident understanding of significant improvements trust and feel defending themselves what can trigger on externally safe with their Big from physical attack their anger, sadness benchmarked mental Sister mentor or anxious feelings health indicators (such as depression & anxiety, hyperactivity & concentration, chronic behavioural problems such as lying, stealing and fighting) 91 77 School and Study % % are more willing to are more aware of reach out for help online risks and how 94 % 84 % or assistance in to stay safe the future feel more committed of our 2016 Little to attending and Sisters will be the Our remarkable results from the 2016 Program finishing school as a first member of demonstrate the impact that mentoring and targeted education workshops can have on vulnerable and result of the program their family to finish disadvantaged teenage girls High School Page 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 1919 Overview THE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOUNDATION STORY

Founded in 2003, the Life Changing Experiences Founder Jessica Brown’s career began teaching high prestigious awards including the City of Sydney Business • Foundation Ltd is a registered Australian charity, school music in the South Western Suburbs of Sydney. Awards-Community and Social Services category 2011, based in Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW with She built a very successful performing arts unit which and the NAPCAN Play Your Part Award for Outstanding DGR* status. gained her a state award for the National Excellence in Initiative in 2013. In 2011, Jessica and Marnee co-produced Teaching Awards. Jessica had a great rapport with the most a cook book called “Cooked With Love-Recipes My Mother ABN: 13106098926 challenging of students, and could see from their behaviour Taught Me” to raise money for the Foundation, and most www.lifechangingexperiences.org that they needed extra support and quite often someone recently Marnee paved her way as an emerging young The Foundation’s core initiative is the to help them pick up the pieces of their lives. Too often she leader as a NSW Finalist in the 2014 Pride of Australia SISTER2sister program, a year long mentoring saw the devastating effects of abuse and neglect and the Medal Awards in the Inspirational category. • detrimental impact it had on learning, the development of and resilience program for Australian The duo were joined by part time Welfare Manager and social skills and the ability to reach ones potential. Often marginalised girls. counsellor Linda Beuzeville in 2013 who oversees the their parents were also victims of abuse and neglect. The Foundation provides services in the Sydney wellbeing of the girls in the SISTER2sister program and Metropolitan and Greater West region. Determined to break this cycle, Jessica founded Life facilitates the Foundations Butterfly Support Services • Changing Experiences Foundation in 2003 to help combat program. In addition to her counselling role Linda has The Foundation is not currently the mammoth task of breaking the cycle of deeply volunteered for the past five years, and still currently • government funded. entrenched inter-generational social issues including volunteers as a Team Leader and Advisor for the The Foundation maintains policies and abuse, neglect, poverty, addiction, mental health, domestic SISTER2sister program. Her commitment to the community procedures that comply with the benchmark violence and teen pregnancy. With girls being 2-3 times earned her a NSW Volunteer of the Year Award in 2012. • more likely to be sexually abused than boys*, Jessica set standards as defined by the Office for Children, Despite being an award winning organisation, the out to empower young vulnerable girls to make positive the Children’s Guardian. Foundation’s biggest and most outstanding achievements choices for a better future for themselves and the next are the long term positive benefits of the SISTER2sister The SISTER2sister program has directly helped generation, through her mentoring and resilience based program and the impact it has on young marginalised change the lives of 416 girls over the past program SISTER2sister. • Australian women. This includes girls being the first in Thank you so much 13 years. Twelve years later, the SISTER2sister program has changed generations to hold down a job, or the first in their family the lives of over 416 girls in New South Wales and Victoria. to complete high school. Most importantly the program to my Big Sister, With a proven track record of positive long term change now has an 13 year proven track record of breaking the * (Deductible Gift Recipient) there is high demand for Jessica’s program to roll out cycle of abuse and neglect in the Australian Community. you have all helped me throughout Australia, and even internationally. Still to this day Founder Jessica Brown stays in touch with each and every one of the girls who have been through the Jessica’s vision to help Australia’s most marginalised girls SISTER2sister program. so much and I feel like grow into strong independent woman capable of taking their place in the world has earned her many awards *Bravehearts Inc-Child Sexual Assault Facts and Statistics I am moving really well including NSW Woman of the Year-People’s Choice Awards Report December 2012 2013, NSW Finalist for the Australian of the Year Awards in life now that I have 2011, and the Pride of Australia Medal-Role Model category someone to talk to. in 2006. The Foundation was joined by Marnee May in 2009, who now coordinates the SISTER2sister program. For the past five years the duo have been the engine room behind the Cadey - Little Sister Foundation’s success. The Foundation has won numerous Page 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 2121 THE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES Journey

The Foundation ran its 10th successful SISTER2sister program in partnership with NIVEA. The Foundation ran it’s 12th successful SISTER2sister program. LCEF celebrates 5 years! The The Foundation ran it’s 8th The Foundation launched Step Up Foundation ran it’s 4th successful successful SISTER2sister program for SISTERHOOD Day, a national Longterm partner NIVEA were SISTER2sister program with in Sydney in partnership with fundraising campaign. awarded NSW finalists in the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards in 50 girls. Funding success was NIVEA. Linda Beuzeville joined as a part the Corporate Team category. This With volunteers ready to go, achieved again with The Life time employee to oversee the The Foundation ran it’s 6th Jessica and Marnee co-wrote their was an initiative of the Centre for Jessica lobbied relentlessly in Changing Ball. Patron Jacinta welfare of the girls in the program. Parliament House in Canberra to successful SISTER2sister first book to raise funds for the Volunteering. wrote ‘Some Girls Do’ with part program with 50 girls. Foundation. Kate Boyle appointed as new obtain government funding whilst Thanks to Jetstar, the proceeds going to SISTER2sister. Chairperson of the Foundation. still teaching. The Foundation outgrew it’s The SISTER2sister program ran a Kerri Pottharst joined the commencement and completion of She formed a fundraising committee shared office and moved to it’s first pilot program of SISTER2sister in Foundation as Tracey Spicer joined the the first stage of National expansion and in nine weeks the Foundation independent office in Surry Hills. Melbourne Victoria. an ambassador. Foundation as an ambassador. of the SISTER2sister program took 2016 put on its first fundraising ball which Jessica was runner-up of the Government funding dried up and LCEF won the City of Sydney LCEF won a national NAPCAN place, ready for implementation on funded the second SISTER2sister National Leadership Achievement we engaged our major corporate Business Awards for Community Play Your Part Award for the ground in Melbourne in 2016 in The Foundation ran it’s 13th program for 40 girls which was a Award for Women with the partner NIVEA. and Social Services. Outstanding Prevention Initiative. the Wyndham City Council area. successful SISTER2sister Jessica Brown founded Life huge success. Australian Centre for Leadership Disaster struck and GFC hit, Jessica was a NSW finalist for the Jessica won the Citizen of the LCEF was one of three chosen program. Changing Experiences In December Jessica received news Women. Corporate donations drastically prestigirous Australian of the Year Year with the Woollahra City charities nationwide to partner with This year saw the SISTER2sister Foundation whist teaching. to say she was successful in her bid Jessica won the Manly Daily reduced. Awards. Council Citizens Awards. Benefit Cosmetics for their Bold program expand from Sydney to Life Changing Experiences for Federal Funding for three years. Centenary Medal for Outstanding The Foundation was unable to Jessica was selected as the NSW Jessica won the NSW Woman of is Beautiful campaign which took Melbourne. place in May. This is now a global Foundation’s first office was The Foundation also successfully Service to Education (Jessica was continue the Melbourne program face of the Commonwealth Bank’s the Year Award – People’s Choice We launched our pilot fundraising initiative. a garden shed. achieved DGR* status. the youngest ever medal winner). due to lack of funds. Local Heroes program launch. Community Hero. campaign “30 days for 30 girls in September. 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Our Life Changing Trivia Night was brought back by popular demand. Benefit Australia Cosmetics 2012 2014 highlighted our charity for their 2004 2006 2008 2010 “Bold is Beautiful” campaign for Jessica ran her first pilot program Jessica left teaching to fully The Foundation ran it’s 5th The Foundation ran it’s 7th The Foundation ran it’s 9th 10 year reunion of SISTER2sister the second year. successful SISTER2sister program took place. of SISTER2sister with just 16 girls immerse herself in the Foundation, successful SISTER2sister program successful SISTER2sister Natalie Bassingthwaighte chose in partnership with NIVEA. which was a huge success. employed a full time assistant and with 50 girls. program in Sydney in partnership The Foundation won (from over us as her charity for the Twinings She funded the program herself moved into a shared office space. Funding again via the successful with NIVEA. The SISTER2sister Team Leaders 1000 charities in NSW) funding teabag design competition. won a Team Volunteering Award from Jetstar which provided seed from her teaching wage and The Major fundraising Life Life Changing Ball. Marnee May joined the UN Limited established a pro with the NSW Volunteer for the funding to roll the SISTER2sister presented at Rotary meetings most Changing Ball attracted 500+ Foundation as the Program bono partnership with Mamamia A very generous donor enabled the Year Awards. program out to Melbourne in 2016. nights to beg for donations. guests and was a huge success purchase of Gus the Butterfly Bus Co-ordinator. called Mama4sister. and continued to do so for the Crucial funding was raised from Jessica applied for DGR* status to transport our girls and equipment Marnee May was nominated for next three years. Step Up for SISTERHOOD Week. so the charity could apply for to SISTER2sister events. the prestigious Australian of the corporate funding. Sarah Wilson and Bianca Dye Natalie Bassingthwaighte and her The Foundation ran it’s 11th Year Awards. joined the Foundation as successful SISTER2sister program ABC Stateline featured a sister Nicky became ambassadors Jessica Brown was awarded ambassadors. in partnership with NIVEA. documentary on the Foundation for the Foundation and wrote a with the “Positive Progression of and Jessica was inundated with The Foundations first SASSI teams book called ‘Sisterhood’ with Chairperson Kate Boyle won the Women Award” in the Financial people wanting to help. were formed (Sisters Aiding the proceeds going to Corporate Volunteering Category in Executive Women Awards. Jacinta Tynan joined as patron of SISTER2sister Initiative). our charity. the 2014 NSW Volunteer of the Year the Foundation. Jessica won the Pride of Jessica won the Zonta Women of Awards. Australia Award. Achievement Award LCEF were finalists in the Criterion Impact Measurement Awards for achievements in Impact Measurement by a small Not-for-Profit.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Our Team Little Sisters; our hope for you is that your confidence continues to grow and that you take on life with the enthusiasm and passion we have seen from you during the program. Leanne - Big Sister

Jessica Brown As well as being fortunate to work with hundreds of Sharyn McAlpin FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE volunteers and the SISTER2sister beneficiary’s, Marnee SOCIAL IMPACT & OFFICER has been part of successful fundraising initiatives EVALUATIONS MANAGER such co–editing the Foundation Cookbook ‘Cooked Jessica Brown has worked with Prior to joining the team as a volunteer with Love’ and fundraising events such as Step Up for disadvantaged youth for more than in 2015, Sharyn was the first female SISTERHOOD Week. 20 years. She officially founded Life Director and Head of HR at Rothschild Changing Experiences in 2003. Marnee is passionate about working with youth and Investment Bank. With over 15 years experience in providing them with the tools, encouragement and behavioural outcomes evaluation in organisations including The SISTER2sister program is the core initiative of the opportunities to make positive life choices. Marnee PricewaterhouseCoopers, Credit Suisse First Boston Foundation. It is a year-long mentoring and resilience has been recognised for the work she has done at Life & Promina Insurance, Sharyn knows her way around program which matches marginalised girls with professional Changing Experiences Foundation by receiving nominations numbers and is affectionately known in the team as “The women from the community. This early intervention The most important for the Hesta Community Sector Award, under the Spreadsheet Whisperer”. program is designed to break the cycle of deeply Organisation category and was awarded as NSW finalist in entrenched inter generational social issues, with the long Having secured external funding for a long-term impact thing I have learned the Inspiration category for the Pride of Australia Award. term goal of building a better future for the next generation. analysis, Sharyn is now leading a tiny team of volunteer from my Big Sister Together with their mentors, girls attend an intensive risk researchers to tackle the daunting task of consolidating management course to build resilience and empower LINDA BEUZEVILLE 13 years of evaluation data and project managing the final is to appreciate life, positive change. phase of our Social & Financial Impact Analysis. WELFARE MANAGER So far she has raised close to $6,000,000 for not to take things the Foundation and for the past decade has Linda is a qualified and registered managed to achieve incredible results through the counsellor, her path into working as Kara Bishop for granted and SISTER2sister program. a counsellor grew from her own life WEB & CREATIVE experiences and the desire to help others in the community. Kara has worked with Life Changing Marnee May She worked at a private treatment centre in Sydney for that things happen Experiences Foundation from it’s early PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR mood disorders and addictions for many years alongside years. Since 2007 Kara has collaborated her private practice on the Northern Beaches. She also for a reason. Also, Marnee is the SISTER2sister program with the LCEF team on the majority has over 20 years experience managing a construction Co-ordinator at Life Changing of their fundraising initiatives such as designing their business. whatever you may Experiences Foundation. Running cookbook ‘Cooked with Love’ and branded most of their the year long mentoring program Linda initially came on board with Life Changing fundraising events. be going through, for disadvantage teenage girls from across the Sydney Experiences Foundation as a volunteer in 2009 and since Kara initially worked with LCEF through her graphic design metropolitan area and surrounds. Marnee originally studied 2013 has been employed part time as the Welfare Manager business Studio24. In 2014 Kara joined the Life Changing Fashion Design and Technology at Ultimo Tafe. for the SISTER2sister program, overseeing the Little Sister’s you will get through Experiences team as their in-house Web & Graphic welfare needs in the current program as well as liaising with A change of circumstances created an opportunity to join Designer and now designs LCEF’s marketing material Big Sisters throughout the year. In addition to the current and it and it’s the Life Changing Experiences team in 2009 as an office and maintains their website. She is enjoying being in the year’s mentees, Linda manages the Butterfly Support administration assistant, progressing into her current role office with the rest of the team and is inspired by their hard Program, assisting the Little Sisters from previous years always okay to over the past 5 years. Marnee has an active role in all areas work and dedication to changing the lives of marginalised and their families. Linda is passionate about her work with of the Foundation, from program planning and facilitating, teenage girls. the girls in the program and has seen firsthand, many times ask for help. recruitment and training mentors and managing logistics over, the impact the program can have on the girl’s lives. across both the program and Foundation. Monica - Little Sister Page 24 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 2525 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Little Sisters; you are an amazing group of young women who are an inspiration to us all. Your determination, resilience and courage is outstanding, you are incredible role models, not just for other young people, but for adults too. Louise - Big Sister

Jessica Brown Kate WEBBER Clynton Bartholomeusz Beth Lawson FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE CHAIR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OFFICER Beth joined the board in 2014. Kate is an experienced risk and Clynton joined as a Director in 2014. Jessica Brown has worked with governance professional, with nearly Beth has over 20 years experience Clynton is an experienced marketer disadvantaged youth for more than twenty years’ experience in legal, risk in Financial Services with particular of globally recognised brands and 20 years. Jessica’s personal goal, to and general management roles across expertise in insurance and investments. products. He is Managing Director for Beiersdorf Australia reach out and help alleviate the suffering of disadvantaged some of Australia’s largest banking and professional She is the General Manger, Finance Transformation in Ltd, responsible for business in both Australia and New and marginalised youth, led her to form the Life Changing services firms. Kate holds an MBA (MGSM), bachelor’s the Wealth division of NAB and is a director of numerous Zealand. Now serving over 20 successful years for Experiences Foundation (LCEF) in September 2003. degrees in Law and Arts (History), is a Graduate of the subsidiary boards of NAB. the company. Australian Institute of Company Directors and is an Jessica’s career started with teaching music in secondary Beth is excited about working with the Life Changing accredited company secretary. Clynton is also the Immediate past Chairman of ACCORD, schools after completing a degree in music education at Experiences Foundation to bring a more positive future for the industry association that acts as the national voice of the University of New South Wales. Her 10 years teaching Kate’s experience includes leadership roles across major marginalised girls through the SISTER2Sister program. It is the hygiene, cosmetic, and specialty products industry. experience together with her unwaivering devotion to her regulatory change programs, management of teams across the opportunity to work in this space that drew her to our students in both private and public secondary schools risk, productivity and operations, as well as experience Foundation as a director. led to her many achievements, including the Foundation’s building and implementing risk and governance frameworks Mychelle Vanderburg highly prestigious National Excellence in Teaching Award in in complex organisations. Kate is passionate about driving Danika Johnston DIRECTOR 1998 for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching in NSW. positive change and brings this passion to LCEF in support DIRECTOR of the Foundation’s Little Sisters, working to empower Mychelle has been a Director Jessica has passionately dedicated the past 20 years to Danika is a digital marketing executive these vulnerable young people to make positive changes in since 2011. teaching and mentoring youth and is an active advocate for with twenty one years’ experience in their lives. children’s rights and their protection. Over the past 20 years, Mychelle has the media and marketing industries. Kate’s involvement with Life Changing Experiences held a series of senior marketing roles Throughout her career Danika has The SISTER2sister program is the core initiative of the Foundation includes experience as a Big Sister in 2008, in companies such as The Freedom Group (Freedom, worked across all facets of the industry – media agencies, Foundation. It is a year-long mentoring and resilience consulting on strategy and governance matters, and Captn’ Snooze, Guests and BaySwiss), Strandbags Group client-side, media publishers and more recently in the start- program which matches marginalised girls with professional fundraising and events management including leading (including eQUIP) Levi’s and Bose. Mychelle Vanderburg is up space. role model women from the community. This early the first ever SASSI team. In 2014, Kate was named the currently the Youth Publisher at Pacific Magazines. intervention program is designed to break the cycle of Danika is an advocate for philanthropy and building NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year for her work with the deeply entrenched inter-generational social issues, with Mychelle has a natural affiliation with the youth of Australia. social consciousness and positive change around Foundation. Previous Board and Volunteer roles include the the long term goal of building better futures for the next This is demonstrated in the work and partnerships she challenging community issues, particularly with child and Child Abuse Prevention Service, Look Good… Feel Better generations. Together with their mentors, girls attend has implemented between retailers she’s worked with and youth development. and the NSW Historic Houses Trust. intensive risk management courses to build resilience and associations she built with the Children’s Cancer Institute of empower positive change. Australia, CANTEEN, Inspire Foundation and the Butterfly Rachel Savio Foundation. She recognises the importance of making So far Jessica has raised close to $6,000,000 for the DIRECTOR a difference to the young people’s lives and is extremely Foundation and for the past decade has managed to excited to be involved on the board and continue her work Rachel Savio is an experienced achieve incredible results through the SISTER2sister on youth initiatives. Media Professional with over 20 years program with only two full time staff. experience in Advertising Sales. She is General Manager for Sales Strategy at News Corp Australia. Rachel is delighted to be bringing her experience and skills to Life Changing Experiences Foundation to enable a more positive future for marginalised girls through the SISTER2sister program. She is passionate about supporting young women both in business and in the community. Page 26 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 2727 Bianca Dye She has written three books about eating disorders, Ambassador including ‘Why Can’t I Look the Way I Want? Overcoming Eating Issues’, which have helped thousands of people Bianca Dye is best known for her role as understand the dynamics of eating disorders from early a morning presenter on Nova 96.9 FM. warning signs through to the recovery process. Her fourth While presenting on Nova, she became book ‘It Will Get Better; Finding Your Way Through Teen the only female radio presenter to win Issues’ aims to help teenagers find their way through the Best Radio Personality in a capital city market two years in maze of emotions and challenges facing them today as a row, in 2005 and 2006, and was nominated again in 2007. well as providing a deeper level of awareness for parents Bianca then left Nova to travel overseas and develop her and carers. PATRONS & AMBASSADORS breakfast radio career and pursue her dreams of hosting her own TV show. Having devoted several years to interviewing teens and young adults who have suffered through hardship, Bianca’s transition to television began with her appointment Melinda is attuned with the struggles young people face as anchor for Access All Areas on Foxtel’s Arena channel. and believes that by increasing their knowledge and She interviewed many big names, including Quentin awareness, they will better be able to develop strategies to Tarantino, Madonna, Heath Ledger, Daryl Hannah, Ricky face and overcome challenging issues and recognise their Martin and Russell Crowe. In addition to hosting and enormous potential. interviewing, Bianca worked behind the scenes writing and producing for the show. Kerri Pottharst Ambassador Jacinta Tynan Not only has she enjoyed a successful music and acting Bianca has been a regular feature writer for the travel section for OK! magazine. She has also written popular Patron career, Natalie and her sister Nicky Moore co wrote a Kerri Pottharst is without question, weekly columns in the Daily Telegraph’s SLM and NW. book called ‘Sistahood-a journal of self discovery’ in one of Australia’s most popular female Jacinta Tynan is a News Presenter Her first book, ‘Playing Hard to Get’, was co-written with 2008, donating a percentage of their royalties to the sporting personalities. Renowned with Sky News Australia and worked Dr Cindy Pan. SISTER2sister program. for being the best Indoor and Beach previously as a Reporter/Presenter with Volleyball player Australia has ever produced, Kerri ABC TV. Her first book, ‘Good Man Tracey Spicer Sarah Wilson Pottharst’s knows what it takes “to be the best.” In fact, Hunting’, a memoir about looking for love in your thirties, Ambassador Ambassador her motto is “How can I make it better?” Kerri has drawn received critical acclaim and spurned a popular weekly Tracey Spicer is one of the most on her mental toughness to overcome fear, doubt, pain and column for the Sunday Telegraph about contemporary life Sarah Wilson is a NYT best-selling versatile journalists and presenters in the ongoing pressure of great expectations the most of and love. Her second book, ‘Some Girls Do. My Life as author, blogger and wellness coach the country, with a portfolio spanning which she places on herself. Her incredible sporting career a Teenager’ is an anthology of female Australian authors whose journalism career has spanned television, radio, newspapers, included 3 Olympic Games, a Gold and Bronze Olympic writing the true story of their adolescence. All royalties were 20 years, across television, radio, magazines, and online media. During her 25-year career, medal, inclusion into the International Volleyball Hall of donated to SISTER2sister. Jacinta was a Big Sister in 2006 magazines, newspapers and online. She’s the former editor she has anchored news, current affairs and lifestyle Fame, being nominated Team of the Decade and 25 podium and is now the Program’s Patron. of Cosmopolitan magazine and was the host of the first series of MasterChef Australia, the highest rating show in programs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. She is best finishes over 8 years on the World Beach Volleyball Tour. known for presenting Channel 10’s national weekend and Natalie Bassingthwaighte Australian TV history. Sarah has also authored the best- She is an inspiration to her peers in sport and to others in morning news services for 14 years. Ambassador selling series of ebooks from IQuitSugar.com. Her 8-Week their business, school and personal lives. Kerri’s vision is Program has seen more than 400,000 people quit sugar. Tracey has written, produced and presented documentaries to continue to inspire and motivate through her warm and Natalie is an Australian pop and dance Sarah was a Big Sister in 2006. for NGOs in Bangladesh, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, personal Keynote Presentations, Workshops and her fun, recording artist, actress and television and India, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation team-building Corporate Days on the beach. personality. Bassingthwaighte was Kathryn Eisman in Australia. born and raised in , New Ambassador Her book – ‘The Business of Being an Athlete, How to South Wales, Australia. She rose to fame in 1998 when she Currently, Tracey works as an anchor for Sky News, Build a Winning Career in Sport’. To date, she has sold began her television acting career on TV series, All Saints. From U.S. Presidents to Hollywood weekly columnist for and The Hoopla, radio almost 5000 copies around the world. She is now delivering She has since enjoyed a successful acting career, gaining Royalty to Pop Culture Icons such as broadcaster, and presentation trainer at the Australian Film, workshops, based on the book, to athletes around commercial success for her role as Izzy Hoyland on popular George Clooney, and Cameron Diaz— Television and Radio School. the country. Australian soap opera, . Bassingthwaige Kathryn has interviewed the biggest Tracey is passionate about women’s rights, social justice, Her media career has included TV sports commentating in also took part in a number of other Australian television names of our time. She has appeared on nearly every and equal opportunity. Beijing 2008 and London 2012 for channels 7 and 9 as well programmes, which include: Stupid, Stupid Man, major network including: NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, ABC News, FOX News’ O’Reilly Factor, as regular appearances on shows like Sunrise, Wide World Underbelly and the Australian film Prey. Melinda Hutchings MSNBC, Extra, VH1 and MTV in the US and The TODAY of Sports, Mornings, etc and numerous radio programs. Bassingthwaighte is currently signed to Sony Music Ambassador Show, Morning Show, 9am with David and Kim and A Australia. From 2004—08 she was the lead singer of Current Affair within Australia. Melinda Hutchings is a marketing the band . Within her time in the industry, expert and a writer, speaker and mentor Bassingthwaighe has received a number of award As the author of two internationally bestselling books, who is dedicated to helping young nominations including: APRA Awards, Logie Award as well ‘How To Tell a Man by His Shoes’ and ‘How To Tell a people overcome adversity. Having as Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Awards. Woman by Her Handbag’. Published in 15 countries and overcome her own challenging teen issues, Melinda is ten languages, Kathryn has toured the world sharing her In 2008, Bassingthwaighte began a career in reality passionate about empowering young people to trust the insights about modern love and life with thousands of television, when she joined So You Think You Can Dance voice that speaks from their heart to create a happy and women. She has written for some of the nation’s most Australia as the host of the show, until 2010 when the show fulfilling future. highly regarded publications. was axed from television. In mid—2011, she joined as a judge and mentor. Page 28 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 2929 How you I hope the one message you take from the program can help is that everything you need to succeed in life is already within you – you are amazing! Louise - Big Sister $10.00 a month Will pay for a nutritious meal for a marginalised Donate Volunteer teenage girl at our monthly outing.

Monthly pledge and one-off donations Become a Big Sister $30.00 a month • Become a Corporate Partner • Become a Pro-Bono partner • Donate experiences for the Little Sisters • Volunteer your time and skills Will enable the recruitment and training of a Big Sister mentor for the year-long • Donate gifts for the Little Sisters • Become a Program Ambassador SISTER2sister program. • Donate prizes for fundraisers • • Workplace Giving LCEF changes the lives not • Bequests only of their Little Sisters but $50.00 a month • also their volunteers. I’ve had Will enable a marginalised teenage girl to the pleasure of working with attend the day Butterfly Bootcamp which them for the past six months marks the beginning of the year-long and it’s been an extremely SISTER2sister program. important first step back into working life for me after years fundraising Brand out of the workforce. $100.00 a month Host a fundraising event I have heard many wonderful Will enable a marginalised teenage girl to attend Awareness stories from former mentors the monthly outings and workshops, and fund • Raise funds through sporting events Help us spread the word about how much they got from activities for the year-long mentoring program. • Fundraise through Everyday Hero for City2Surf or Cole Classic • Forward our newsletters and EDMs to your friends volunteering and my experience • Get your workplace involved has been the same. Thank you • Follow us through social media LCEF for helping me to see • Attend one of our fundraising events • how much giving back can • bolster your own confidence and skills, and how little effort it takes to help others. Helena - Volunteer Page 30 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3131 FOUNDATION Pro Bono Partner Partners

Our brand is synonymous with care, so we support SISTER2sister PROGRAM because of the SUPPORTERS outstanding level of care that is taken to ensure every girl in the program has a chance to be her best. - Clynton (Managing Director of Beiersdorf) Page 32 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3333 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

United Council

It is our pleasure to be involved with Life Changing Experiences Foundation (LCEF) but all the great work is really done by the Big Sisters, the Little Sisters and the LCEF team. This is the effort that we should celebrate and applaud. The matching of our industry partner, Mamamia, to the organization has been a successful and rewarding experience for everyone. A highlight for the Mamamia team was assisting at the Little Sister’s end of year Graduation. Being part of that special day for the Big Sisters and Little Sisters was truly inspiring for the team. We encourage you to continue to do your good work and UnLtd and Mamamia will continue to support you wherever we can. Rachel Troy, UnLtd Page 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3535 Where our OUR VOLUNTEERS money comes from

FUNDRAISING EVENTS 320K $317,747 6% 310K 300K

290K

280K

270K

260K 39 43 % 250K Total % 240K GRANTS PARTNERSHIPS 230K

220K 210K $655,682.00 200K 190K The reason we can change lives… 180K

170K

160K $151,200 11 % 150K 140K INDIVIDUAL 1 130K DONATIONS OTHER% 120K Where it goes... 110K $108,600 100K

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80K 90.5% 70K 60K

Direct program costs 50K

40K $32,281 $32,432 30K

20K $8,886 10K $4,536 No one gets through life without facing adversity so it’s important to remember that Big Sister Mentors Ambassadors Psychologists & Marketing Admin Legal & Team Leaders & Volunteers Welfare Manager & Media & Copywriting & Accounting Board Members it’s not what happens to you in life, .5 but how you deal with it that really counts. 9 % Leanne - Big Sister administration *these figures reflect the actual figures acquired from the 2015-2016 financial period Page 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3737 Statement of Statement of profit or loss and other financial position comprehensive income As at 30 June 2016 For the year ended 30 June 2016

2016 2015 2016 2015 $ $ $ $

Assets 474,881 432,974 Revenue Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 349,207 233,890 Expenses Trade and other receivables 15,708 2,023 Administrative expense (33,708) (33,337) Inventories 7,785 12,451 Employee benefits expense (181,150) (144,193) Other 1,258 21,615 Advertising expense (5,984) (6,298) Total current assets 373,958 269,979 Depreciation and amortisation expense (1,692) (1,684) Non-current assets Fundraising costs (605) (86) Property, plant and equipment 7,558 7,625 Program costs (155,502) (118,678) Total non-current assets 7,558 7,625 Rent and storage expense (26,673) (26,895) Staff and contractor expense (45,897) (28,222) Total assets 381,516 277,604 Other expenses (19,912) (2,076) Liabilities Finance costs (716) (1,317) Current liabilities Total expenses (471,839) (362,786) Trade and other payables 102,577 11,289 Borrowings 3,144 548

Surplus/(deficit) before income tax expense 3,042 70,188 Total current liabilities 105,721 11,837 Income tax expense - - Non-current liabilities Provisions 19,011 12,025 Surplus after income tax expense for the year attributable to the members of 70,188 (7,565) Total non-current liabilities 19,011 12,025 Life Changing Experiences Foundation Limited Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - Total liabilities 124,732 23,862

Net assets 256,784 253,742 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of 3,042 70,188 Life Changing Experiences Foundation Limited Equity Retained surpluses 256,784 253,742

Total equity 256,784 253,742 Page 38 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3939 Statement Statement of CHANGES IN EQUITY of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2016 For the year ended 30 June 2016

Retained Total 2016 2015 profits equity $ $ $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 576,500 434,329 Balance at 1 July 2014 183,554 183,554 Payments to suppliers (inclusive of GST) (460,357) (362,822) Surplus after income tax expenses for the year 70,188 70,188 116,143 71,507 Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - Interest received 1,676 2,912 Total comprehensive income for the year 70,188 70,188 Interest and other finance costs paid (716) (1,317) Balance at 30 June 2015 183,554 183,554 Net cash from operating activities 117,103 73,102

Cash flows from investing activities Balance at 1 July 2015 253,742 253,742 Payments for property, plant and equipment (1,786) (2,237) Surplus after income tax expenses for the year 3,042 3,042 Net cash used in investing activities (1,786) (2,237) Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - Total comprehensive income for the year 3,042 3,042 Cash flows from financing activities

Balance at 30 June 2016 256,784 256,784 Net cash from financing activities - -

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 115,317 70,865 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 233,890 163,025

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 349,207 233,890

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Sometimes the best way to be brave enough to give something a go is to ask someone else to go with you. That way you can be brave together. Katie - Big Sister

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