Annual Report 2012–2013

1 Contents

Chairman’s Report �������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Board members, Patrons, Management team �������������� 4 Our Work...... 5 Stakeholder engagement ������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Research...... 6 Safety campaigns �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Cycle safe communities ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Rides...... 7 Education...... 8 Remembering Amy ������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Partners...... 10 Financials...... 12

2 Chairman’s Report

The 2012-13 year has been one of strong After nearly seven years Duncan Murray, the achievement for the Amy Gillett Foundation. Our inaugural Chairman of the Foundation, stepped achievements are due to focused activities, aligned down following a remarkable era development with the strategic plan formulated two years ago. and growth. Through his leadership the The Foundation has continued to strengthen its Foundation has become a nationally recognised role to become Australia’s leading bike rider safety with its programs reaching hundreds of thousands organisation, with the release of its ‘Manifesto of Australians. I succeeded Duncan as Chairman for Safer Bike Riding’, outlining critical safety in January 2013 and I am very grateful to him for actions needed, written with the help of some of remaining on the Board. Australia’s best road safety professionals. During this year the Foundation achieved secured In August 2012 the Victorian Government its financial position. This was achieved primarily recognised the risk-to-life impact of ‘dooring’ through public, sponsor and donor support of by car occupants in Victoria by significantly Amy’s Rides, held in Adelaide, Ballarat, Canberra, increasing the maximum penalty and on-the-spot the Amy’s Gran Fondo and the Share the fine. Earlier in the year the Foundation launched a Road Tour. national campaign for state governments to enact minimum overtaking distance legislation, off the The Board and I are deeply grateful for the effort back of our ‘a metre matters’ campaign. and support of so many in our community, from participants and fundraisers in our rides, to our At the time of writing of this report, the campaign partner organisations, ambassadors and patrons is under active consideration with governments in and the goodwill of the public who support better six states and territories, part of two Government bike rider safety. Inquiries, and being considered by the National Transport Commission.

Mark Textor Chairman

3 Our team

Board members

Mark Textor Matthew Tracey Gaudry Rod Katz Duncan Murray (Chairman) Dimattina

Matthew Pringle Alastair Simson Christopher Charlie Farren Criddle

Patrons

Phil Anderson Simon Gillett

Management team

Tracey Gaudry – Chief Executive Officer David Lee – Head of Fundraising Simon Gillett – Foundation Patron/Event Director Sean Sampson – Communications & Advocacy Marilyn Johnson – Research Manager Manager Rachael Kininmonth – Share the Road Tour/Event Nadine O’Connor – Administrator/Bicycle Safety Manager Projects Manager Carolyn Gaff – Cycling Australia (AGF Events) Paul McVeigh – Senior Accountant (in house)

4 Our work this past year

5 The Amy Gillett Foundation is a charity with one purpose – reducing the incidence of death and injury to bike riders. The AGF honours the life and legacy of Amy Gillett who was killed by a driver whilst living her dream as an elite-level cyclist.

Stakeholder Engagement The AGF presented at more than 15 conferences, forums and panels relating to road safety and The Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) continues to bicycle riding, including: influence the policy agenda for bike safety in Australia, an issue of critical importance especially • Making bike safety research count – in light of rising bike rider fatalities over the past Australasian College of Road Safety conference, year. At the time of the submission of this report, Sydney, August 2012 a total of 40 people had been killed this year • Naturalistic cycling studies: understanding while riding their bike – already four above the how cyclists and drivers interact on the roads 10-year average annual total. The AGF continues – International Conference on Traffic and to strenuously support the development of safety Transport Psychology, Groningen, Netherlands, strategies in many states across Australia and our August 2012 efforts of engagement are achieving results. • Safe road user behaviour – Cycling Safety Forum, Perth, November 2012 This year the AGF released its ‘Manifesto for Safer Bike Riding’, outlining the critical actions • Beyond helmets and high visibility clothing needed to improve the safety of all bicycle riders. – Public Health Association of Australia, In May we also launched a national campaign for November 2012 the legislation of minimum overtaking distance legislation, off the back of our successful four-year ‘a metre matters’ campaign. Research

The landmark ‘a metre matters’ campaign has We are pleased to report a significant increase included the development of a comprehensive in research outcomes since the engagement rationale package, the investigation of national and of Dr Marilyn Johnson PhD as the Amy Gillett international precedents, political correspondence, Foundation’s Research Manager. The AGF review of published evidence and the drafting welcomed Dr Johnson under the AGF Research of proposed amendments to legislation for the Scholarship, following her graduation from the model Australian Road Rules and individual state Monash University Accident Research Centre legislation. (MUARC).

We acknowledge and appreciate the effort Valuable research work has been undertaken of thousands of members of our bike riding throughout the year as a result of this community, groups, organisations, peak bodies appointment. Including an investigation of the and other advocacy groups working with us to safety issues related to cycling in regional Victoria, campaign on this important issue. a separate study was done on cyclist safety issues in Baw Baw Shire, Gippsland, and a report in defence of mandatory bicycle helmet legislation.

6 Additionally the AGF conducted a national Launched in September 2012, the ‘Ride Rules’ survey in which 2,061 bike riders were asked the series of bike rider safety tips feature a primary following question, “When you are riding do you action associated with a theme. The series stop at red lights?” The results were published uses both satire and facts to help improve bike in the highly regarded public health journal rider awareness and highlight ways they can Accident Analysis and Prevention and found improve their own safety and it also informs other that the majority of bike riders (63%) answered road users’ attitudes towards the bike-riding yes, while over a third (37%) said they had ridden community. through a red light at some point when they were riding. To view all published reports visit It’s a two-way street amygillett.org.au/research. In May 2013, the AGF was awarded a statewide NSW Cycle Safe Communities grant with Transport NSW to create ‘It’s a two-way street’ Safety Campaigns – a state-wide cycle safety campaign aimed at educating both drivers and bike riders. In June, Cycle Safe Communities full-page advertisements appeared in the Sydney This year the AGF launched ‘Cycle Safe Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph reaching over Communities’, a groundbreaking online platform 1.5 million consumers. Phases two and three featuring material developed from the ‘a metre are currently in development and will include the matters’ campaign. The resources enable redevelopment of the 2012 ‘Ride Rules’ campaign governments, local councils, businesses, clubs and a new ‘Drive Rules’ campaign. and community groups to deliver impactful cycle safety campaigns directly into communities a metre matters Australia-wide. ‘a metre matters’ has grown immensely in reach and awareness in every state, leveraged The creation of Cycle Safe Communities was by fundraising and with the support of partners made possible through seed funding provided by including Europcar, Continental Tyres, Subaru, JC VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission Decaux and oOH Media. To date this campaign (TAC) and the generosity of thousands of AGF has reached over three million Australians, creating donors and fundraisers Australia-wide. awareness and educating all road users about the ways in which motorists and bike riders can be The first visual activation of the Cycle Safe safer together on our roads. Communities platform involved a large-scale outdoor campaign supported by JC Decaux, BikeExchange.com.au and Bicycle NSW. In March Rides of this year 480 outdoor billboards throughout the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney The annual participation and charity rides displayed ‘a metre matters’ and ‘Ride Rules’ conducted by the AGF enable us to promote safety messages projected to reach over 3.5 million campaigns to the wider bike-riding community people. and provide a vital opportunity for donors and fundraisers to support to our work financially. Ride Rules The Amy Gillett Foundation believes in a culture This year over $400,000 was raised from of shared respect in road safety. With the support donations and fundraising through the staging of of the Transport Accident Commission, the AGF Amy’s Ride and Amy’s Gran Fondo. The AGF was created ‘Ride Rules’ – a series of tips to help keep also recognised as the Official Charity in a number bike riders safe, presented in a quirky format. of community programs across Australia, raising over $120,000 to support our extensive research, policy and safety campaigns. Of significance is our five-year relationship with Shephard Systems/Big W, where AGF-branded Rosebank helmet sales raised $49,000.

7 Amy’s Ride Held on fully closed roads and holding Union Amy’s rides have become a regular event for Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Tour status, many recreational bike riders attracting wide Gran Fondo is a unique experience for all those participation from children to older adults. Three involved. For the second year running, the event events were held during 2012-2013: enabled the AGF to connect with cyclists of all levels, enhancing the AGF’s reputation for safety • Amy’s Ride South Australia, Adelaide – and professionalism. November 2012 –– Delivered by Bicycle SA, it raised over $100,000 to support the work of road safety Education in South Australia and attracted over 3,000 AustCycle riders AustCycle is an education initiative jointly • Amy’s Ride Victoria, Ballarat – January 2013 owned by Cycling Australia and the Amy Gillett Foundation. It is Australia’s only fully nationally –– Supported by Transport Accident accredited bicycling education and safety training Commission (TAC), it generated over $20,000 program. in fundraising and donations and attracted close to 1000 riders AustCycle has completed the three-year Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) program funded by • Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride, Canberra, the Australian Government Department of Health ACT – March 2013 and Ageing (DoHA). AustCycle has registered –– Delivered in partnership with Pedal Power providers and teachers in all states and territories ACT, it raised over $23,000 in funds for the of Australia, with state government programs now AGF and attracted more than 1300 riders supporting AustCycle in WA and NSW. Tens of thousands of adults and children have benefitted Amy’s Share The Road Tour from AustCycle bike-skills training over the past In December 2012, Amy’s Share the Road Tour three years. featured Simon Clarke, Rochelle Gilmore and 32 amateur cyclists in a seven-day journey from Remembering Amy For A Reason Adelaide to Melbourne covering over 1,100km. Remembering Amy for a Reason continues to The tour departed from Adelaide on Monday 3 be delivered by Mary Safe, Amy Gillett’s mother. December and rode through Meningie, Robe, After four years, the life skills and bicycle rider Mt Gambier, Port Fairy, Port Campbell and Lorne safety program has been delivered to over 16,000 before arriving in Melbourne on Sunday December school children across 300 schools nationally. 9. The Share the Road Tour is the AGF’s largest fundraising activity. Additionally, the AGF has supported many community safety campaigns with groups and Amy’s Gran Fondo organisations including Bike Safe, Mornington The second annual Amy’s Gran Fondo was Peninsula Shire, Sunshine Coast Shire, Cairns local delivered jointly with Cycling Australia in businesses and community groups, RoadSafe September 2012. The overwhelming success of North East, Baw Baw Shire and numerous cycling the event confirmed Amy’s Gran Fondo as the clubs. pre-eminent competitive mass-participation event in Australia, with over 4000 bike riding enthusiasts taking part in the ride along the idyllic Great Ocean Road and hinterland. Riders covered the three distance options – 110km, 40km and the 14km community ride.

8 Remembering Amy

The AGF continues to draw inspiration and encouragement from the enduring legacy of Amy Gillett, and each year we honour her life and achievements in a number of significant ways.

Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship

In partnership with Cycling Australia (CA), the Hartmann Road and Lenger Road to be completed Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Phil Anderson in the second half of 2013. Tours and Hydralyte Sports, the AGF provides the opportunity for a rider to live, train and compete Two stages of the four-stage project have already in Europe under the supervision of the Cycling been already completed: Stage One from Oakbank Australia JAYCO-AIS High Performance Program. to Woodside (3.5km) and Stage Two from Woodside to Charleston (4.5km). This year Jessica Mundy was the recipient of the 2013 Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship. Amy Gillett-Safe Memorial Award Jessica is a two-time Junior World Road Cycling The Amy Gillett-Safe Memorial Award is Championship team member hailing from presented annually to an athlete who exemplifies South Australia. She is the eighth recipient of characteristics that Amy possessed and lived by. the scholarship to experience elite international Amy’s parents – Mary and Dennis Safe, present it. competition as part of the 2013 JAYCO-AIS The 2013 award recipient was Annette Edmondson. Women’s Endurance Squad. Annette completed an impressive 2012 at the Amy Gillett Bikeway elite level of the sport, with a bronze medal in the The Amy Gillett Bikeway provides a safe and women’s omnium at the London Olympic Games picturesque recreational environment in the and silver medals in the teams pursuit and omnium Adelaide Hills region for bike riders, walkers and at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in horse riders to enjoy. It is a 32 km multi-use Melbourne. sealed path, running along the former rail corridor and will eventually link six Adelaide Hills towns Amy Safe (Gillett) Netball Award 2013 from Oakbank to Mt Pleasant, providing a raft of The coveted Amy Safe (Gillett) Award is given to economic and social benefits to the communities a player competing in the School Sport Australia within the broader Adelaide Hills area. Netball Championships. The voting for this prestigious award is conducted by players from The long-term commitment by the South each of the teams, on the basis of stellar on-court Australian Government saw Stage Three behaviour, skills and team contribution – all qualities construction begin this year, bringing the multi-use that Amy was known for, as an amateur netballer bikeway closer to completion. Stage Three will herself. In 2013 the AGF was proud to present the involve two phases: the first being Charleston Amy Safe (Gillett) Award to Helen Taylor. to Hartmann Road and Lenger Road to Oval Road, Mount Torrens; and the second between

9 Partners

Foundation Organisation & Media, Design and Partners Program Partners Print Providers

10 Event Partners & Supporters

11 Financials

Income statement for the year ended 30 June 2013

Notes 2013 2012 $ $

Sales revenue 2 74,976 84,897 Income from operations 2 2,011,742 1,173,478 2,086,718 1,258,375

Cost of Sales (59,207) (30,091) Occupancy expenses (15,776) (15,135) Program, events, marketing and communications, research, scholarship and administrative expenses (1,472,732) (927,784) Employee expenses (381,770) (426,343) Professional and consulting related fees (53,101) (20,168) Other expenses (5,150) (11,192)

Net profit (loss) from continuing operations 98,982 (172,339) Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income (deficit) for the period 98,982 (172,339)

12 Balance sheet as at 30 June 2013

Notes 2013 2012 $ $ Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 3 713,636 1,086,526 Trade receivables 4 558,109 35,363 Other 5 148,481 146,229 Total Current Assets 1,420,226 1,268,118 Income statement for the year ended 30 June 2013 Noncurrent Assets Notes 2013 2012 Property, plant and equipment 6 7,365 5,552 $ $ Intangible assets 7 7,340 - Sales revenue 2 74,976 84,897 Total Noncurrent Assets 14,705 5,552 Income from operations 2 2,011,742 1,173,478 Total Assets 1,434,931 1,273,670 2,086,718 1,258,375

Current Liabilities Cost of Sales (59,207) (30,091) Trade and other payables 8 87,462 102,044 Occupancy expenses (15,776) (15,135) Provisions 9 38,814 33,038 Program, events, marketing and communications, Other 10 821,087 750,002 research, scholarship and administrative expenses (1,472,732) (927,784) Total Current Liabilities 947,363 885,084 Employee expenses (381,770) (426,343) Total Liabilities 947,363 885,084 Professional and consulting related fees (53,101) (20,168) Net Assets 487,568 388,586 Other expenses (5,150) (11,192)

Trust Funds Net profit (loss) from continuing operations 98,982 (172,339) Settlement sum 10 10 Other comprehensive income - - Accumulated surplus 11 487,558 388,576 Total comprehensive income (deficit) for the period 98,982 (172,339) Total Trust Funds 487,568 388,586

13 Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 2013

Settled sum Accumulated Total surplus equity Balance at 1 July 2011 10 560,915 560,925 Loss for the period - (172,339) (172,339) Total comprehensive income for the period - (172,339) (172,339) Balance at 30 June 2012 10 388,576 388,586

Settled sum Accumulated Total equity surplus Balance at 1 July 2012 10 388,576 388,586 Profit for the period - 98,982 98,982 Total comprehensive income for the period - 487,558 487,568 Balance at 30 June 2013 10 487,558 487,568

Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2013

Notes 2013 2012 $ $ Cash flow from operating activities Receipts from customers 1,713,251 2,000,424 Interest Received 20,104 22,853 Payments to suppliers and employees (2,091,862) (1,515,785) Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities (358,507) 507,492

Cash flow from investing activities Payment for property, plant and equipment (14,383) (2,424) Net cash used in investing activities (14,383) (2,424)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash held (372,890) 505,068 Cash at beginning of financial year 1,086,526 581,458 Cash at end of financial year 713,636 1,086,526

14 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1: Statement of significant accounting (d) Plant and Equipment policies Items of plant and equipment are measured at cost (a) Reporting entity less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that The directors of the trustee have prepared the is directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial statements of the trust on the basis asset. that the trust is a non-reporting entity because there are no users dependent on general purpose Gains and losses on disposal of an item of plant financial statements. These financial statements and equipment are determined by comparing are therefore special purpose financial statements the proceeds from disposal with the carrying that have been prepared in order to meet the amount of property, plant and equipment and are requirements of the trust deed and the information recognised net within other income in profit or needs of stakeholders. loss. The financial statements have been prepared Depreciation is calculated over the depreciable in accordance with the significant accounting amount, which is the cost of an asset, or other policies disclosed below, which the directors have amount substituted for cost, less its residual value. determined are appropriate to meet the purposes Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a of preparation. Such accounting policies are straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives consistent with the previous period unless stated of each part of an item of computer software. otherwise. (d) Plant and Equipment (continued) The financial statements have been prepared on For all other asset classes, the diminishing value an accruals basis and are based on historical costs method of depreciation is used. unless otherwise stated in the notes.

(b) Statement of compliance The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows: The special purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with all applicable 2013 2012 Accounting Standards, with the exception of: Office equipment 2-10 years 2-10 years AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures Computer software 2.5 years 2.5 years AASB 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosures

(c) Revenue Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual Revenue from public donations is recorded values are reviewed at each financial year-end and when received. Revenue from sale of goods adjusted if appropriate. is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers. Other revenue is recognised when the The carrying amount of plant and equipment is right to receive the revenue has been established. reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from those Interest revenue is recognised when it becomes assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on receivable on a proportional basis taking in to the basis of the expected net cash flows which account the interest rates applicable to the will be received from the assets employment financial assets. and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to present values in All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods determining recoverable amounts. and services tax (GST).

15 (e) Employee Benefits (i) Cash and cash equivalents Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, annual leave and any other employee benefits deposits held at call with banks, other short-term expected to be settled within twelve months of highly liquid investments with original maturities the reporting date are measured at their nominal of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank amounts based on remuneration rates which are overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current expected to be paid when the liability is settled. liabilities on the balance sheet. All other employee benefit liabilities are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash (j) Trade and other receivables outflow to be made in respect of services provided Trade and other receivables include amounts by employees up to the reporting date. due from customers for goods sold and services performed in the ordinary course of business. Contributions are made by the entity to an Receivables expected to be collected within 12 employee superannuation fund are recognised months of the end of the reporting period are in the balance sheet as a liability, after deducting classified as current assets. All other receivables any contributions already paid and in the income are classified as non-current. statement as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to (k) Provisions the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the Provisions are recognised when the trust has a future payment is available. legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow (f) Impairment of assets of economic benefits will result and that outflow Assets with an indefinite useful life are not can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised amortised but are tested annually for impairment represent the best estimate of the amounts in accordance with AASB 136. Assets subject to required to settle the obligation at the end of the annual depreciation or amortisation are reviewed reporting period. for impairment whenever events or circumstances arise that indicates that the carrying amount (l) Trade and other payables of the asset may be impaired. An impairment Trade and other payables, are recognised at the loss is recognised where the carrying amount of nominal transaction value without taking into the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The account the time value of money. recoverable amount of an asset is defined as the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and value (m) Goods and services tax (GST) in use. Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the (g) Comparative Figures amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from Where required by Accounting Standards the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the Receivables and payables stated are stated current financial year. inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable (h) Income tax from, or payable to, the ATO is included with The Amy Gillett Foundation Trust is a Deductible other receivables or payables in the statement of Gift Recipient. As such the foundation is exempt financial position. from paying income tax. Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

16 Note 2013 2012 $ $ Note 2: Revenue Operating activities - sale of goods 74,976 84,897 - donations and sponsorship 931,403 384,160 - event income 913,962 698,609 - interest 20,104 22,853 - other revenue 146,273 67,856 Total revenue 2,086,718 1,258,375

Note 3: Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank 713,636 867,621 Cash on deposit - 218,905 713,636 1,086,526

Note 4: Trade receivables CURRENT Trade debtors 557,484 31,123 Sundry debtors 626 4,240 558,109 35,363

Note 5: Other assets CURRENT Prepayments 139,196 111,519 Other current assets 9,285 34,710 148,481 146,229

Note 6: Plant and equipment Plant and Equipment Office equipment At cost 20,945 16,531 Less accumulated depreciation (13,579) (10,979) Computer software At cost 23,507 23,507 Less accumulated depreciation (23,507) (23,507) 7,365 5,552

17 Note 2013 2012 $ $ Note 7: Intangible assets Intangible assets At cost 7,340 - Less accumulated depreciation - - 7,340 -

Note 8: Payables CURRENT Trade creditors 51,344 81,767 Other payables 36,118 20,277 87,462 102,044

Note 9: Provisions CURRENT Employee benefits 38,814 33,038

Note 10: Other payables Unearned income 803,804 693,954 Sundry accruals 17,283 56,048 821,087 750,002

Note 11: Retained surplus Accumulated surplus at the beginning of the financial year 388,576 560,915 Net Profit (Loss) from operations 98,982 (177,339) Accumulated surplus at the end of the financial year 487,558 388,576

Note 12: Trust details The registered office of the trust is: Ground Level, Suite 2 616 St Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004

Price Waterhouse Coopers conducted the 2012-2013 Financial Statements Audit and issued an unqualified audit report.

18 Ambassadors Volunteers

Jessica Allen Jessie Maclean Since conception, volunteers have been offering Andrew Banks Warren McDonald their time and support to the Amy Gillett Foundation. In-kind donations of time are always Craig Bingham David Moffatt appreciated; whether it be assisting at events, Katie Brown Rachel Neylan corporate pro-bono volunteering or online project Rex Comb Kate Nichols work. David Dunn Louise Padgett Jack Zagorski – office volunteer Matt Dimattina Andy Penn Jack generously donates his time one day a Cadel Evans Charlie Pickering week in the AGF office to assist with the team Rod Evans Alexis Rhodes on various projects. Jack’s assistance has been greatly appreciated. Michael Forbes Carla Ryan Brian Gallagher Gerry Ryan Tony Gaudry Mary and Denis Safe Rochelle Gilmore Kirk Senior Olivia Gollan Andy Sheats Lorian Graham Carlee Taylor Amber Haliday Mark Textor Lindy Hayward Rob Topfe Stephen Hodge John Trevorrow Joanne Hogan Anthony Willis

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