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Annual Report 2018-19 Partners

Contents

Our Mission 3 Reclink India 22 About Reclink 3 Our Funding 23 Why We Exist 4 Our Performance 23 What We Do 5 Our Member Agencies 23 From Little Things Big Things Grow 6 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 24 Corporate Governance 7 Our Activities 32 Founder’s Message 8 Our Members 34 Impact of the Reclink National Program 9 Gratitude 36 Community Partners 10 Our National Footprint 38 State Reports 11 Reclink Australia Staff 39 AAA Play 20 Contact Us 39

Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for Members 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual of Reclink Australia will be held at General Meeting held on 21 November, 2018. Reclink, South at 9.30am 2. To receive the Report and Financial Statements on Wednesday 27 November, 2019. for the year that ended 30 June, 2019. 3. General business.

2 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Mission Respond. Rebuild. Reconnect. We seek to give all participants the power of purpose. About Reclink Australia

Reclink Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage or facing significant barriers to participation, through providing new and unique sports, specialist recreation and arts programs, and pathways to employment opportunities.

We target some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people; at risk youth, those experiencing mental illness, people with a disability, the homeless, people tackling alcohol and other drug issues and social and economic hardship. As part of our unique hub and spoke network model, Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships with a membership of more than 390 community, government, private organisations, and agencies. Our member agencies are committed to encouraging our target population group, under-represented in mainstream sport and recreational programs, to take that step towards improved health and self-esteem, and use Reclink Australia’s activities as a means of engagement for hard to reach population groups.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 3 Why We Exist From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of and Kings Cross, to the community, Reclink Australia believes that sport, recreation, arts and public housing estates of pathways to employment are the perfect Adelaide and and vehicles to improve the lives of those the remote communities experiencing complex disadvantage of the , and social exclusion. Reclink Australia champions We believe that everyone has the participation in physical right to a positive identity and a social network. This can be achieved through and artistic activity and active participation in sport and the pathways to employment for arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an all Australians. We believe individual and improves their mental that sport, recreation, music and physical health. and art are powerful tools to For 29 years, we have led a network of member organisations and acted engage and support those as a facilitator in the support of most hard to reach within disadvantaged communities and the community. individuals.

“Reclink gives me energy and strength to get up every morning and face the day because I know I have Reclink to go to and it just makes me want to live.” Raeles Budge

1990 1998 2005 launch Reclink Australia 2011 First Reclink Australia Reclink v Reclink SA Peter Cullen appointed nationally. Women’s football league at Punt Road Oval. as Reclink Australia network meeting is held. 2008 commenced in Alice Springs. VicSafe Crime Prevention Development Manager. Appointment of the first CEO. Transition to Public 1991 and Community Safety Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ Company Limited by Four teams play Australian Award. game held at the MCG. IOOF Foundation became Guarantee. football (AFL) in an a major community partner. The first Frank Galbally Friends of Alice launched. organised competition. 2000 Cup is played between Reclink Australia established Reclink Australia Super 8s Melbourne’s barristers in Western Australia. 2012 1992 and solicitors. played on the MCG. Staff members appointed in The Transformers Choir Former Victoria Police 2006 and Alice Springs. sings with His Holiness the Commissioner, Mick Miller, 2003 Dalai Lama. appointed as first Reclink The Reclink Raiders are Reclink Australia partners the first team to 2009 Australia Patron. with the Victorian Australia Day Community compete in a community Staff members appointed Event of the Year. Government. cricket league. 1997 in and Canberra. Reclink Australia employs Reclink Australia established 2013 Peter Cullen tours Australia first staff member. in Alice Springs. 2010 presenting the Reclink Record membership (588), South Yarra FC is the first The Choir of Hard Knocks is Networks established in Australia model. community football club networks (22), formed. and Logan. events (10,856) and Reclink Australia travels to to accept Reclink Australia participants. Appointment of new staff participation (111,409). NSW – football and the 2007 members in Adelaide, Reclink Australia Olympics. Reclink Australia is a finalist Reclink Australia wins ACT for the Premier’s Award for Reclink Australia partners Brisbane and Fremantle. Health Promotion Award. Reclink Australia PCYC is with VicHealth. Community Participation. Strategic plan for 2010 to established in Hobart. Reclink Australia wins 2004 Reclink Australia established 2015 approved by the Board. Australian Crimes and Funding is secured to in Brisbane. 10 teams compete in the Prevention of Violence establish Reclink Australia in Federal Government Award. South Australia. Victorian Reclink Australia Football League. announces partnership to 4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS What We Do - Participation, Partnerships and Pathways

to deliver improved outcomes for physical activity can be undertaken. Reclink Australia delivers residents and a Victorian Government Using our extensive experience and our services across the country, funded information and referral service established networks we negotiate or ‘AAA Play’ is connecting people with subsidise access to facilities, manage with participation at the core a disability to sport and recreation customised programs and competitions of everything we do. participation opportunities. within existing facilities and coordinate transitional programs to enable Reclink From running, and football, During the year our programs have expanded to include: Australia participants to move into the to painting, instrument making and mainstream community. singing we promote and deliver the • Reclink National Program across 25 health, social and economic benefits of locations Australia-wide; Underpinning all our programs is the activity to an otherwise largely inactive principle of respect that recognises and • Pathways to employment projects, population group. rewards participation and a willingness Streetgames and targeted sport and to support others above all else. Skill Our national program of team sports recreation programs in 4 locations development and event days feature has the ability to bring together people across ; and strongly in our annual calendar and from diverse communities. • Jobs Victoria program, VRGF are used to develop life skills rather than separate winners from losers. Our The Reclink Australia Football Series expansion of the Reclink Football ultimate aim is to empower participants is a flagship program that engages league in two rural locations and the to sustain an enhanced level of health, over 650 men and women, while ActiVIC program in 10 locations in wellbeing and involvement in the the Reclink Tasmanian Youth League Victoria. community. continues to engage young people As a unique voice in the sports from geographically disadvantaged participation space, we act as an By assisting with the development of communities. Our National Crime and advocate and conduit between fundamental social skills, participants Violence Prevention Award winning disadvantaged communities, sports are supported and encouraged to High Density Housing Safety and clubs and state sporting associations, transition to mainstream sports and arts Security Project in the ACT continues recreation facilities and programs where programs, education and employment.

2014 2015 2016 Reclink Somali Youth 2019 Basketball League. Reclink Australia becomes Rebranded Access for All Reclink Community Cup Queensland Government provider of Australia’s first Abilities First Point of Call goes National. 2018 funds 5 SQFW projects. State funded information Service to AAA Play. Expanding Work Readiness Federal Government and support service, Victorian Government funds Seven Work Readiness sites program to 49 projects across $4m for ActiVIC program. commits a further $1 million assisting people with a established across South QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and NT. to Reclink National Program. disability to link with sports Department of Social East Queensland. Celebrating 25 years of the and active recreation. Reclink wins three Skilling Services funds Reclink Street Joint partnership with Queenslanders for Work Reclink Community Cup. Australia Post announces Games in QLD. Cycling Victoria to establish Tenders. Reclink Disability Reclink Australia as a VRGF funds expansion of the TryCycling initiative. Employment Service National ‘Our Victorian Football Leagues. 2017 commenced in Bundaberg Neighbourhood’ Strategic plan 2015 – 2017 approved by the Board. Federal Government Jobs Victoria funds Reclink and Kalkie. community partner. Employment Services. contributes 2M to Reclink Active Ageing program National Program. AAA Play expands across funded by the Federal Three Skilling Victoria. Government. Queenslanders for Work Projects. Expansion Reclink Victorian Football League.

“I love it, it keeps me fit and for an hour or so that I’m boxing or playing footy my mind is ok. Everything just goes away!”

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 5 From Little Things Big Things Grow

The 2018-19 financial year respondents reported a better outcome Cullen, Laura Kane, Jack Watts and has seen Reclink Australia since participating with Reclink. These Marnie Gibson. results further validate and expand continue to thrive. Thank you to those who work in on the findings of earlier research partnership with Reclink Australia, During the year we operated undertaken by La Trobe University our member agencies, corporate, including the Four-year Longitudinal a budget of $6,856,754 and philanthropic and Local, State/Territory Study of the Reclink National Program and Federal government partners, achieved a budget surplus of (2009 to 2012), and the Evaluation of we extend our appreciation for your $339,455. a Reclink structured program using the ongoing support. social return on investment framework To the thousands of people accessing Reclink Australia delivered (2016). Reclink Australia’s services, at-risk over 204,950 participation In summary the research found there young people and people experiencing opportunities while creating is no other social inclusion program in disadvantage, our hundreds of loyal pathways to improved Australia with the reach and impact that volunteers and supporters, we offer our Reclink Australia’s model currently has. heartfelt thank you for your enthusiasm, health and wellbeing, The Board continued to guide Reclink commitment and participation with education and employment Australia’s strategy across the four Reclink Australia. outcomes for 13,545 at-risk impact areas - Reaching More People, On behalf of the Board, Reclink Australia young people and people measuring and reporting on Result we thank all staff for your dedication experiencing disadvantage. and Impacts, strengthening Business and hard work at this time of growth, Capability and delivering Financial expansion, opportunity and change. We consolidated our work Stability. An important milestone for across the 25 locations 2020 represents our 30 Year Anniversary our organisation’s governance was and we look forward to working with you. of the Reclink National the unanimous vote to change to the Program, 10 locations of the Constitution of Reclink Australia to ActiVIC program, 4 locations enshrine a Board quota of a minimum of forty percent female Directors. of the Reclink Streetgames This year we also celebrated 25 years of Program across Queensland, the Reclink Community Cup, our major Michael Brown John Ballis and 5 locations in the annual fundraising event at Victoria Chair Chief Executive Officer Skilling Queenslanders for Park Oval Collingwood along with our Company Secretary partners, stations Triple Work Program. R and PBSFM, local musicians and over In addition, we expanded the JVEN 14,000 people in attendance. program for long-term unemployed During the year two long-serving in Melbourne and established the Reclink Disability Employment Service in Directors stepped down from the Board. Bundaberg and Kalkie. During this time, During their time as Directors David we reviewed and improved business O’Halloran and Sam Newton oversaw processes, all while maintaining Reclink the growth and development of Reclink Australia’s commitment to improving Australia and were strong advocates for social inclusion and participant Reclink’s work with marginalized and outcomes. disadvantaged communities. We thank David and Sam for their commitment to Our commitment to evaluating the Reclink Australia. impact of our programs and services is once again demonstrated through La In closing, we extend our sincere Trobe University Centre for Sport and appreciation and thanks for the Social Impact’s evaluation of the Reclink guidance provided by our Board National Program into participant members Scott Davies, Mark Hardgrave, outcomes, which found that over 71% of Teresa Sgambaro, Karla Harman, Peter VRGF CEO - Shane Lucas and John Ballis

6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Corporate Governance The Reclink Australia Board is responsible for Reclink Australia’s overall strategic direction, performance and compliance and providing effective governance and leadership.

David O’Halloran Theresa Sgambaro Jack Watts Board Member since 2005. Board Member since February 2015. Board Member since April 2017. Chairman since January 2013. President from 2007 – November 2011. Masters of Laws, Legal Practice, Skills Bachelor of Commerce. Diploma of Community Services (AOD); and Ethics. Bachelor of Business, Michael Brown Diploma of Management. Accounting. Diploma of Financial (Resigned November 2018). Chair since November 2018. Services, Financial Planning. Board member since November 2018. Sam Newton J.P. Board Member since 2006. Scott Davies Bachelor of Education. Licensed Estate Agent. Board Member since June 2016. Bachelor of Commerce. (Resigned November 2018). Master of Enterprise (Business), Associate Marie Gibson Diploma Valuations, Certificate of Peter Cullen AM Board member since May 2019. Founder Business Studies in Real Estate. President 1992-2005. Master of Human Resource Member of the Order of Australia 2000. Mark Hardgrave Management. Centenary Medal 2003. Board Member since June 2016. Bachelor of English. Karla Harman Bachelor of Commerce ACA MAICD. Graduate Diploma of Business. Board Member since June 2014. Laura Kane John Ballis Bachelor of Business Board Member since November 2016. (Economics and Finance) and a Chief Executive Officer. Master of Applied Finance. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons). Company Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 7 Founder’s Message: ‘Every Person Matters’

At the 2019 Reclink Australia life-threatening situations. Research has capacity, provide quality participation and create lifelines – both life-giving and Victorian Grand Final Series, shown that our work with marginalised and at-risk people in our community is life-saving opportunities – for some of the Reverend Tim Costello AO making a huge difference by improving – the most disadvantaged. said, “As human beings we and in many instances – saving lives. With adequate funding, Reclink’s highly scalable “hub and spoke” model has the ultimately ask ourselves one I am reminded of a young man in a capacity to engage more hard-to-reach drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility question, do I matter?” This people across Australia. This includes who recently confided in me while I was deep and thought-provoking young people leaving the corrections leading a Reclink program, who said, system, those experiencing mental health question is, in many ways, at “If I don’t make it this time, I will die.” issues, or drug and alcohol relapses. the heart of what we do as a For this young person whose life journey Reclink has an increasingly important community organisation. was interrupted by addiction, things were role to reach people experiencing multiple forms of social isolation and turned around by their willingness to Our collective response is: disadvantage around the country. seek rehabilitation, and their enthusiasm “Every person matters.” to become involved in Reclink’s socially Reclink’s diverse range of programs In the first instance we need to be open inclusive sport and recreation activities. work together, whether it’s our street enough to accept both our potential and It is stories like these and many others games activities, structured sports programs, our employment programs, the value others bring. that convey the positive impact Reclink housing and community safety programs, has on the lives of our participants. However, we also understand that sporting information services, or simply without having achieved anything or When you can bring people to sport distributing sports equipment. All having helped others – without being and recreation at times when they our work is designed to create social taught how to learn and grow, choosing are experiencing enormous social inclusion opportunities and improve the who to be and what to do each day challenges, the physical and mental lives of disadvantaged people around – young people will not experience health benefits are tremendous. the country. opportunities to change for the better. We firmly believe the key to our My simple message is, learn to be For many participants in Reclink mindful, enjoy the present and show success is our ability to partner with programs, their life and journey has empathy, because we all matter. been interrupted by factors such as and bring different sections of the homelessness, addiction, abuse, neglect, community’s health and welfare sectors and poverty to name but a few – often together. Underpinning this work is Peter Cullen placing the person in precarious and our commitment to build community Founder

8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Impact of the Reclink National Program

In November 2018, the La Trobe University found that by sport clubs or opportunity providers this utilising the spoke model Reclink is can be challenging – particularly where Centre for Sport and able to provide sport and recreation paid coaches are booked for sessions / Social Impact at La Trobe opportunities to the most had to reach programs and Reclink participants did cohorts in our community. Stakeholders not turn up or had irregular participation University delivered a report re-iterated through every interview patterns. Researchers also commented which evaluated the Reclink that there was no other organisation that traditional club members are in Australia that provides the valuable considered less equipped to develop National Program, which is service that Reclink does, and that if opportunities and welcome Reclink currently being delivered in Reclink did not exist, in all likelihood participants into their club. these opportunities would cease to be 25 of the most disadvantaged delivered. Reclink provided a positive environment for community services to connect communities across Australia. The preparedness of Reclink to develop and build trusting relationships with and deliver programs for participants vulnerable people. Police and council Funded by the Department of Health, who are not served through any other Preventative Health and Chronic workers also commented the Reclink sport or recreation offering, and programs provided the opportunity to Disease Support the Reclink National who benefited so greatly from these build a more genuine relationship with Program assessed the impact of the opportunities, remains unique and participants. Reclink National Program on the lives of valuable. Reclink programs when participants and provide valuable insights delivered successfully were able to La Trobe University found the Reclink into the unique Hub and Spoke model overcome many of the individual, programs provided an efficient method which underpins the delivery of environmental and structural barriers to of utilising sports and community organisational capacity to deliver sports the program. sport and recreation for target cohorts. Therefore the value of Reclink to those and recreation to the most vulnerable in In its first 12 months, the Reclink participants who were most often the our community in a cost-effective way. National Program: very hard to reach, was extensive. One of the core strengths of the Reclink • Engaged over 3,200 people Barriers to sport and recreation National Program is the program’s experiencing disadvantage; participation can be complex for demonstrated outcomes in supporting vulnerable people. They can be community development and social • Delivered over 45,500 sport and individual (social, psychological, cohesion, while building capacity within recreation participation opportunities; cognitive or physical barriers); the community to deliver a diverse range • Partnered with over 290 community environmental (location); and also of sport and recreation participation agencies; and structural. For example, the traditional opportunities for vulnerable people. sport club structure could be limited in • Worked with over 600 volunteers. Reclink Australia believes any future its ability to offer flexible opportunities increase in funding for the Reclink The evaluation sought to establish the at a cost that was accessible to Reclink National Program will allow extra staffing proportion of participants who had participants. and more programs in more locations experienced a ‘better outcome’ via their In addition flexibility is a key component around Australia, helping to reach participation with Reclink, defined as to delivering programs successfully to the most disadvantaged community those people who reported a positive targeted participants and for traditional members. change in at least one of seven life events since their participation with the Reclink National Program. Participants reported the following results:

58% accessed mental health services less 57% spent less time in a drug or alcohol facility 80% reduced their drug or alcohol use 78% spent less time in a correctional centre 81% had less involvement with police 81% had more stable housing 79% had a reduction in problem gambling In addition:

had been able to get a job or increase 27% the number of hours they worked 37% had started or undertaken more skill or work-based training At the launch of the report: Professor Matthew Nicholson, Senator Richard Di Natale and Reverand Tim Costello

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 9 Community Partners

3RRR 102.7FM PBS 106.7FM 4ZZZ FM For 40 years Triple R has shaped and Since 1979, community broadcaster inspired the culture of Melbourne. 4ZZZ are Queensland’s longest PBS 106.7FM has been an integral Triple R, along with PBS, have been running FM radio station. As a player in Melbourne’s diverse music massive supporters of the Melbourne not-for-profit community broadcaster community. Reclink Australia is grateful Reclink Community Cup since1997. 4ZZZ endeavours to empower local to have had the generous support of PBS communities through community for the Melbourne Reclink Community broadcasting. Cup over the course of the event’s 25 year history.

The Espy

2019 welcomed the return of the ESPY Rockdogs and we extend our sincere appreciation to The ESPY for their RTR 92.1FM support as a sponsor for the Melbourne RTRFM is The Sound Alternative: Reclink Community Cup. an independent, non-profit Collingwood community radio station that Football Club provides an alternative voice for through innovative music and Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge talks programming. RTRFM is an the considerable contribution that outlet to people in the community Collingwood FC has provided over who might not otherwise have access the years. Collingwood FC has been to broadcasting; this means they an event partner for a number of years promote music and information that Waterlogic and continues to support organisations cannot be found anywhere else. Reclink Australia extends a huge thank participating in our Victorian football you to Waterlogic for their great support competition. of the Reclink Community Cup as a national sponsor in 2019.

Channel 31 Bennelong Channel 31 Melbourne and Foundation is Victoria’s not-for-profit community television service providing locally- Reclink Australia is greatly appreciative based entertainment, education and of the funding provided by the Media Entertainment information. C31 broadcasts over and Arts Alliance Bennelong Foundation to establish 90 new locally-made programs every the Reclink Somali Youth Basketball week and they also broadcast the Reclink Australia extends a huge thank League in Inner North Melbourne in Melbourne Reclink Community Cup you to MEAA for their ongoing support partnership with the Somali Muslim for those Victorians unable to make it of the Reclink Community Cup. community. on the day!

10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS State Reports • Monthly Run, Roll and Walk event Reclink Australia extends our sincere Australian Capital Territory which engages the broader ACT appreciation for the support from our community to promote strong key funders including, the Justice and participation from health and welfare Community Safety Directorate, ACT organisations. Government and ACT Health funding the delivery of the Blokes Business The Reclink program was evaluated program. by the AIC- Australian Institute of Criminology which found that the Stronger Connected Neighbourhood Program (SCNP) is successful in creating a safer community while developing pro-social and law-abiding community Mark Ransome engagement among residents. Importantly, Reclink’s work in the The Reclink Australia High Density ACT has been recognised most Housing Community and Safety Program recently for excellence in service is an evidence-based recognition of delivery by Australian Federal Police place-based justice reinvestment in with a Certificate of Appreciation for the ACT. Outstanding Commitment to the ACT Reclink works with all residents at public Community. The Award was presented housing sites to facilitate access to to the ACT Manager by the Chief Police services, and undertake and promote Officer. ongoing participation opportunities in events, activities and programs. Residents are typically people with complex needs who have been, are currently, or are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. During the year Reclink staff facilitated the coordination of services, as well as introduce new services that foster resident involvement to overcome their barriers to participate. Reclink programs include the delivery of both structured and unstructured activities such as: • Community Garden Program where residents are encouraged to grow and produce their own produce; • The Workshop Program provides practical skills development by engaging residents to build or repair old items; • Neighbourhood Chats Program provides residents with opportunities to meet people in a safe and positive social environment; and

“I love Reclink, they are like a second family. A family away from home. I can have my freedom.” Netty Kuila

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 11 develop self-confidence, feelings Men’s Community Division which is now Northern Territory of compassion and happiness, and marked down in history. strengthen connection to land and pride More recently our focus has been in their culture. delivering up to fifteen different sports During this period, Reclink Australia and recreation programs for Indigenous expanded the football and participants in Alice Springs with a focus softball programs to Yulara and on fitness and social inclusion. the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara We extend our sincere appreciation Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands, established to Alice Spring Corrections which has football teams across multiple actively participated in and supported communities, created the first female the Reclink Indigenous Football Program. cricket team, delivered pathways to The program created the opportunity for employment programs which enabled those who are imprisoned to continue Cathy Farrer young Indigenous people to gain playing the game, participate in the employment and held annual Reclink Grand Finals and enabled families to Alice Springs Football Grand Finals at come and watch them play at Traeger After 11 years, due to the cessation of which was called live on Park. Federal Funding, this year marked the CAAMA Radio. end of continuous service delivery in We also express our thanks to our loyal Alice Springs and Wiluna. We have also witnessed some amazing volunteers, member agencies and the sporting talent over those years with supported by the Friends of Alice group Throughout this time Reclink Australia many Indigenous players going back to as well as the Junior Friends of Alice has partnered with more than 20 play for their local teams. While football at Emmanuel College who travelled community agencies to deliver a diverse has been the most popular program annually from Melbourne for the past range of sport, recreation and mentoring over the years, it was pleasing to note 7 years to attend and participate as programs for hundreds of Indigenous Reclink’s participation on the Imparja volunteers in the Football Grand Finals. young participants to develop physical, Cup, a National Indigenous Cricket mental and social wellbeing. event held in Alice Springs every year Reclink Australia is proud of the with up to 20 teams from all states achievements in improving the lives and For many Indigenous young people competing. wellbeing of all Indigenous participants their journey was often fraught with and is continuing to liaise with the disadvantage and isolation. However, Significantly Reclink Indigenous Female Federal Government and other funders all participants strived to overcome and Cricket Team has won the Imparja to enable this valued program to break down barriers, build connections, Cup twice and came Runners up in the continue.

Dean’s story: My name is Dean I have been involved with Reclink programs for about 8 months now, I love that I can meet new people and join in things with out feeling judged by others. The support given from Reclink Street Games has helped me reconnect socially, also they helped me get back into the gym so I can work on my health. I could not afford to do gym without their help, Reclink Sports has really helped my life.

12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS All trainees jointly work on community- Queensland based projects which provides real benefits and capacity building for local regions. In addition, trainees receive a Certificate 2 Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways, White Card, Senior First Aid and various other tickets to assist in their future transition to employment. During the year SQFW projects were delivered in Caboolture, Crestmead, Spring Hill, Jimboomba, Logan, and Bundaberg. Reclink was delighted to Steve Hutchinson be nominated for the 2019 Community Training Initiative of the Year for the Crestmead project which won the The past year has seen continued growth Regional finals and has now progressed in Queensland with expansion of our to the State Finals. program activities across four regions Reclink’s Disability Employment Service being Brisbane, Caboolture, Logan and in Bundaberg commenced this year Bundaberg. Reclink Australia participants and is steadily growing a reputation as have the opportunity to engage in a a service with a difference – committed range of seasonal team and individual to providing a quality experience for sports, both indoor and outdoor. people with a disability seeking to enter Queensland’s Street Games initiative the workforce. This service has engaged is designed to engage people in parks over 65 people in the first 12 months and public space with a range of entry- of operation, with almost 20% of clients level sport and recreation activities. The gaining employment. program has successfully been delivered We extend our appreciation to all in ‘hot spot parks’ where people are staff and our community partners sleeping rough providing participants for the continued success of the with the opportunity to be involved in Queensland programs and the healthy and active programs. opportunities they create for people Reclink’s Skilling Queenslanders for experiencing disadvantage. We Work programs continue to provide also extend our appreciation to real employment and training Queensland Government Department outcomes and help address significant of Employment, Small Business and barriers to gaining work for long term Training for funding the SQFW projects, unemployed young people. Trainees the Department for Health funding in these programs are engaged in up the Reclink National Program and the to a 22-week paid traineeship in either Department of Social Services under the Construction or Conservation and Land Community Resilience program funding Management. the Streetgames initiative.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 13 Our target group of youth agencies and We now have more than 75 member South Australia school programs has also grown as agencies engaging more than 8,000 the result of funding support from the participants, from a range of more than Sidney Myer Foundation. Importantly 70 programs. the financial support from the South Australian Government Department We extend our sincere thanks to of Sport and Recreation, as well as agency staff and volunteers from Adelaide City Council, Murray Bridge around South Australia, who have Council, Holdfast Bay Council, and the worked together to develop activities Port Adelaide/Enfield Council has been which meet the needs of a very diverse greatly appreciated and has enabled client group. the delivery of additional sports and Andy Asser recreation activities across Adelaide.

The past year in South Australia has been both challenging and rewarding with rapid growth in both memberships and programs. The Reclink Australia team in partnership with our community partners continue to deliver a diverse range of innovative and high value programs in the Port Adelaide/Enfield area, in the city and northern suburbs.

Naden’s Story “I love everything about Reclink because their programs are so accessible and they have friendly staff. I am on Centrelink benefits but I can access Reclink programs with my support worker where I would not be able to otherwise. It gives me something to look forward to at the start of the day if we are going.”

14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS to enhance relationships and ensure there New South Wales are strong partnerships established. Kaleidoscope Art During the year, over 30 weekly sport Festival and and recreation programs were delivered, including surfing, tennis, ten pin bowling, lawn bowls, basketball, touch football, Reclink Resilience yoga, walking groups, Zumba, dance exercise, mums and bubs exercise, Pilates, Film Challenge learn to swim, aquarobics and bootcamp. The Reclink Kaleidoscope Art Festival A highlight remains the highly successful remains a highlight on the Sydney refugee learn to swim program, developed calendar with over 80 artists participating Ursula Gleeson in conjunction with the Refugee Welcome in the programs annually in partnership Centre and Inner West Council. with Ozanam Learning Centre and Mission Australia. The program utilises 2018-19 has seen continued growth across One-off events and programs include a wide variety of art mediums including the three locations of the Reclink National the refugee week cricket competition and visual arts, mixed-media and sculpture, Program. successful school holiday programs in the enabling artists to convey a unique and The NSW team comprising State Manager inner west of Sydney. We extend our sincere personal perspective of the world as and two part time sports coordinators and appreciation to all our member agencies they see and experience it. All proceeds volunteers have made it a priority to meet with whom we partner and our volunteers from any sales go directly to the artist. and consult with community organisations who support the delivery of our program. The Resilience Film Challenge, now in its seventh year, provides participants the opportunity to reveal their life stories through the means of a short film.

Over a two-week period, participants are provided with assistance in writing, editing, directing and shooting short- films, and given two days to create their own five-minute movie. The short films produced are engaging, warm, funny, sad, and expressive.

Through this unique Resilience Film Challenge program, Sydneysiders experiencing disadvantage are given a voice when all the short films are screened for public viewing at the Dendy Cinema. Reclink Australia sincerely acknowledges the valued partnerships of the Ozanam Learning Centre in Woolloomooloo and film makers, Jeremy Maddison and Blake Kendall.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 15 The Reclink National Program which placed ninety-three jobseekers into Victoria is delivered in Melton, Sunbury, Corio, employment opportunities, and we look Norlane, Frankston and Hastings, forward to its continued success. continues to engage with thousands Reclink Australia is grateful for funding of participants through our structured from the Bennelong Foundation, programs including football, cricket, which continues to support the Reclink basketball, , and other sport Somali Youth Basketball League, run in and recreation activities such as Pilates, partnership with the Somali Community swim, gym, and dancing. in Flemington and West Heidelberg. During the year the Reclink AFL football A huge thank you to all of our loyal league expanded to eighteen teams and hard-working volunteers, our 136 taking part in the annual footy fixture, member agencies, supporters, players, and even more taking part in the Reclink Chris Lacey and participants. Reclink Australia could AFL 9’s programs. Reclink’s regional not do what we do without your support. footy leagues held our first Love the It has been a significant year for Reclink Reclink Australia extends our sincere Game carnival round in June 2019, Australia in Victoria as our reach, level appreciation for the funding support with twenty teams taking part in a of engagement and our outcomes from the Victorian State Government’s brilliant day in the sunshine. The Reclink continued to grow. Community Support Fund, Sport and league competition culminates in a Recreation Victoria, the Victorian three-day carnival with all teams playing Operating across ten locations Responsible Gambling Foundation, in nine grand finals matches supported including Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Jobs Victoria Employment Network by community agencies and media and Flemington, North Melbourne, (JVEN), and the Federal sport celebrities. Broadmeadows, West Heidelberg, Department of Health. Casey, Greater Dandenong and Reclink has also partnered with Casey Whittington, the ActiVIC program City Council to deliver the Casey offers thirty-two different types of sport Streetgames project, focusing on and recreation activities. The program outreach-based sport and recreation includes the new Reclink Streetgames in the Doveton and Eumemmering model of ‘pop-up’ sport and recreation communities. This project has had programs alongside our structured positive results and we look forward to programs. Engagement with the its continued success into the future. South Sudanese, Somali and Pacifica Reclink’s Link program continues to communities has been particularly strong thrive, providing much needed support through the ActiVIC program with new for disadvantaged job seekers to find soccer, basketball and netball teams and ongoing employment in the construction, leagues being created in partnership retail, warehousing, and hospitality with these communities. industries. This year the Link program

16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS The Peter Cullen Medal The Peter Cullen Medal is The event was compered by MC Reclink’s ‘Night of Nights’ Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson, who has been a friend of Reclink Australia for – held in the daytime, drug more than 25 years. and alcohol free. Reclink Australia extends our sincere Players from all clubs recently celebrated thanks and appreciation to Terry O’Brien the end of their season in style at the for his video work and production, and revamped, iconic in Billy Mitchell for collating the votes for St Kilda. This celebration of community each game. Thanks also to all of our football hosted a speaker from our players, coaches, volunteers, and everyone partner organisation, Heidi Rose else involved for their ongoing support of from Victorian Responsible Gambling Reclink Australia’s football leagues. Foundation, and Doug Hawk, who shared his inspirational personal story of recovery through Reclink’s program.

The Peter Cullen medals are awarded to the best and fairest men and women in Reclink Australia’s Victorian Football Leagues, and the recipients for 2019 were:

South East League

Robbie Wadsworth – Casey Cobras

Maddie Fisher-Baker – Frankston Dolphins

Central Victoria League

David Comber – Maryborough Magpies

Duckie – Maryborough Magpies

Melbourne Metro League

Tom Dawson – Salvo Hawks

Raeles Budge – Wynbay Bulldogs

The event also sees ‘Most Disciplined Club’ trophies awarded, and the recipients for 2019 were:

South East League

Cardinia Tigers

Central Victoria League

Ballarat Bushrangers

Melbourne Metro League

Collingwood Knights

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 17 social inclusion; natural benefits from Tasmania being part of a team. Reclink Australia extends our sincere appreciation to the Commonwealth Department of Health, Department of Sport and Recreation, the Hobart Aquatic Centre, the Premier’s Office, Glamorgan Spring Bay and Southern Midlands Councils, AFL Tasmania, Tennis Tasmania, YMCA Hobart, and the PCYC at Bridgewater to name but a few. Reclink Australia is excited to continue Richard Allanby to have a positive impact through our member agencies and network partners across the Tasmanian community. This year has seen significant expansion to Reclink Australia’s operations in Tasmania. Member organisations, sport and recreation activities, volunteers, and outreach into new regional areas has strengthened Reclink Tasmania’s foundations across the state to enable the delivery of over 25 activities at low or no cost for some of the most vulnerable people in isolated areas. Young people consistently report that sport and recreation participation has improved their self-confidence, physical fitness and mental health, and helped them have a general positive attitude. This year Reclink Australia has strengthened our relationship with community agencies implementing a range of sport and recreation activities as part of the Reclink National Program. In addition, a sports equipment drive where over 60 pairs of football boots were donated to Reclink by the Sandy Bay Junior Football Club, which were then passed on to students in those areas. This has provided a wonderful opportunity for local communities to engage in structured sport where there was none in place previously. The Reclink Youth Football League continues to be a tremendous success. In its 10th year, the competition league engages over 120 students from the south east of Tasmania and is wonderfully supported by The Southern Midlands and Glamorgan Spring Bay Councils. The competition provides students purpose through sport where they are disadvantaged by location and sporting opportunities. Each year interest grows due to the advantages the competition offers in physical and mental health and

18 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS February 2019, and is now hosted every Western Australia week in the centre of Fremantle. Already this new program engages individuals who are facing extreme disadvantage – most of whom return each and every week to enjoy some light exercise, a kick of the ball, and some valuable social interaction in a safe and welcoming space. We extend our sincere appreciation to Shalom House for hosting the monthly sports carnivals for the residents of Michelle Duffield the rehabilitation centre. Reclink’s partnership with Shalom culminated in 2018 with a Christmas beach volleyball With member agencies now reaching carnival in Leederville, thanks to the over 70 service providers, participants support of Volleyball WA and ‘The Hub’ are engaging in valuable, potentially life Beach Volleyball Club. Throughout changing sport and recreation programs this partnership, Reclink staff and all offered by Reclink Australia. supporting partners in this program Reclink has also increased our have been shown nothing but respect, footprint by expanding programs into gratitude, appreciation, and good the Rockingham community. This sportsmanship by the men at Shalom expansion of the Reclink National House. Program is thanks to the project’s major sponsors; the Western Australian State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries, and Healthway. Reclink was delighted to receive the ‘Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative Award’ at the Tennis West Annual Awards evening. This award was in recognition for Reclink’s tennis program that was delivered in partnership with the Fremantle Tennis Cub. The Reclink Mixed AFL 9s competition was a highlight, with many players returning from the 2018 season, plus some new faces this year. It has been wonderful to welcome up to 43 participants on some weeks for some friendly games of AFL – which is always followed by a BBQ! In addition Reclink launched a new initiative to increase engagement in our programs amongst the Fremantle community. The project known as ‘Street Games’ began as a group of local agencies meeting to discuss the need to offer something meaningful to the homeless people in the area. Together with the City of Fremantle, Notre Dame University, Spring Into Fitness, the Fremantle Police, St Patricks, the Stephen Michael Foundation, Palmerston, Foundation Housing and the South , the Reclink Street Games program was launched in

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 19 featured sport to educate AAA Play subscribers about their sport category, and the opportunities available within their organisation; • La Trobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact Evaluation of AAA Play, which detailed the awareness, utilisation, and satisfaction with the AAA Play Service and its contact pathways among stakeholders; • The introduction and farewell of new and old AAA Play Ambassadors; and AAA Play consistently lay Melbourne, but for the whole state of Victoria. The event was celebrated at • September saw the introduction of foundations and developed Ballarat Special School, launched by the more videos to AAA Play’s Facebook forward moving strategies then Minister for Sport, the Hon John page, primarily through Community to better support Victorians Eren MP. of Practice Live Streams and original content. The uptake of this strategy is AAA Play continued to deliver increased with disabilities access sport evident not only in the volume of video opportunity and choice in December, and recreation opportunities. views, but in the successful increase in which saw the launch of the ‘Find a engagement and number of followers The time and hard work Leisure Centre’ website function as on Facebook. invested in the previous part of International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). The newly AAA Play has been incredibly successful year has now delivered for appointed Chair of the Board, Michael in its growth and impact on the disability this financial year, with AAA Brown, announced the new AAA Play sport and recreation sector as a result of our commitment to continuing to Play surpassing expectations service at the IDPWD celebration, which included Paralympian, Kelly Cartwright, be progressive and deliver first class with a bumper year of NDS Acting CEO, David Moody, and initiatives that better support our AAA achievements. AAA Play ambassador, Chelsea Haag Play community. We couldn’t achieve Witherden in a panel discussion. this without the wonderful team of Engagement for 2018-19 has reached stakeholders and partners we work with. record numbers. Web traffic continued Find a Leisure Centre is an information to increase month on month, averaging service to support people with disabilities more than 2,800 unique visits per to easily source the information they month and reaching an all-time high need about accessibility of local leisure of 3,466 unique visits by the end of centres, to empower their choice and June 2019. control, and ultimately improve their access to physical activity. Participants There were more than 300 non can now view information about full web-based enquiries, the majority of service leisure or recreation centres, as whom were looking to join a sport or well as limited service facilities such as recreation program, and the remainder sports stadiums, and indoor or outdoor seeking advice, referrals, or to promote pools that offer casual public access. all abilities programs. The increase in sport and recreation The value and impact of social opportunities has enabled AAA Play media for the AAA Play community is to refer enquirers to a list of options becoming increasingly apparent. The exceeding 760 all abilities activities and new messaging channels are being 120 leisure facilities. utilised to connect directly with the team – including 14 enquiries during Other notable achievements included: the financial year – to seek sport and • The development of AAA brand assets AAA Play Ambassador Sonny Rennison with Wheelchair Tennis Star Dylan Alcott recreation opportunities. There has also including banners and table cloths, been an average engagement of more merchandise such as pens, fidget than 30 people per day interacting spinners, and colouring sheets; with social media posts and live stream events. • Website updates to incorporate images, videos, social media links, Among a glut of achievements, AAA and other resources to increase the Play successfully introduced two key support that clubs and participants milestones essential to ensuring access need to continue to improve and grow for all abilities. AAA Play launched their mutual engagement; a regional expansion in August 2018, sharing sport and recreation • The creation of ‘Let’s Learn About...’, opportunities not only in Metropolitan a monthly newsletter that supports a 2019 Disability Championships, image courtesy Tenpin Bowling Australia

20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Figure 1: New and Returning Visitors Figure 4: AAA Play Website Analytics 2018-19 to AAA Play Website July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 14000

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 21 In 2018-19 we were pleased to receive Reclink India the support and involvement of Tom Phillips AFL Player Collingwood During the year Reclink Football Club, , India’s main goal has been Swinburne University and Monash University which joined the Reclink India to provide an integrated team in the annual football carnival. We and sustainable community- wish to thank Lincoln Harris, Rhan Harris, based program that uses India Unbound, Anthony Phillip and the Australian Rules Football as Phillips Foundation for the tremendous support and financial assistance in an organized sports activity enabling this program to continue. to positively influence the physical, psychological and social development of all the participants. Based on the current rate of growth in participation numbers Reclink India is on its way to achieve the target of getting 50,000 weekly participations across the country by mid-2020 well ahead of time.

An important aspect of the work has been the development of the game at the grassroots level starting out in the western region of India in Mumbai and Maharashtra. This year Reclink India branched out to the northern regions of the country, in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, successfully running school programs using footy. Over 6,500 school children are now playing Australian Football every week in India as a part of the school and community programs conducted by Reclink India. Introducing Australian Football in schools has vastly increased the scope of development of the game along with increased participation by female students. Participation numbers for girls are now almost the same as boys in the school as well as community programs in India. Reclink India’s AFL programs are delivering quality evidence-based outcomes for female students who are often excluded from participation in sport due to cultural and gender issues.

22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Funding Our Performance

Our funding National Performance Data 2018-19 Sports and Arts Program

How we use our funding Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program

Reclink Streetgames Program Our Member Agencies

Reclink Australia has partnerships with 397 Member Agencies

Housing Community Safety Program

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 23 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers

2019 saw excited patrons across the country show up and support and enjoy the national Reclink Community Cups, with over 25,000 people attending and raising over $300,000 for Reclink sports, arts, and recreation programs for disadvantaged Australians. Once again we extend sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the Reclink Event Organising Committees, the hundreds of loyal volunteers, the musicians and performing artists who have enthusiastically played and performed; the community radio stations, local and state and national media who have generously promoted the events; and the general public who continue to support our community fund raising efforts.

Key Events Reclink Community Cup – National Tour: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Brisbane, Canberra Reclink Australia Football Series and Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne The Frank Galbally Cup – Melbourne Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Series Kaleidoscope Art Festival – Sydney Resilience Film Challenge – Sydney

24 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Melbourne Reclink Once again, a huge thank you We wish to acknowledge and thank our to everyone supporting this year’s national sponsors Waterlogic, Young Community Cup Melbourne Reclink Community Cup, Henry’s, MEAA, and our local sponsors The national theme for this year’s events especially our community radio partners The ESPY, the City of Yarra, Music “From Little Things Big Things Grow” PBS and 3RRR, musicians and players Victoria, Nelson Alexander, Channel 31, was as perfect statement of the growth from the Rockdogs and Megahertz. the Retreat Hotel and the Lulie Tavern to and development of a community We express our sincere gratitude to name but a few. grassroots event, which is without peer. Hon Richard Wynne and the Victorian To the colourful cheer squads, coaches, We thank Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly State Government for the generous umpires, support crew, volunteer for allowing Reclink Australia to use their financial support for the event. A special photographers and our hundreds classic song title as our national theme. mention for The Hon. Anthony Albanese of loyal volunteers – thank for your The 25th Reclink Community Cup MP, Federal Labor Leader who continues outstanding generosity and support. celebration was a milestone in the to be a strong supporter, coach and A special thanks to our dedicated history of one of the most iconic player for the Sydney Reclink Community organising committee: Adrian Basso, Melbourne events. A record crowd of Cup and who joined thousands of Dave Houchin, Johnny Rock, Kerrie over 14,000 people came to watch the Melburnians in this year’s celebrations. Loveless, Gerry Eeman, Ash Naylor, Megahertz take the win against the We thank Senator Janet Rice, MiNC Event Management, Emily, Bec, ESPY Rockdogs by just one point. Ged Kearney MP, Joanne Ryan MP and Deb, Dotti, Phil, Jason, Chris and City of Yarra Mayor Councillor Danae our Reclink team for their combined This mid-winter event is Melbourne Bosler for their ongoing support. outstanding contributions. in every way. It’s a great day of community, grassroots footy, live music and a celebration of local community radio and local music, all in the name of charity and for a great cause. Taking place on Sunday 23 June, the Melbourne event brought the winter- braving, sports-loving, good-vibing punters back to Collingwood’s spiritual home of football, Victoria Park and to the broadcasters’ home turf. While footy was the star on the day, the event has become more renowned for its incredible bill of pre-match, half-time, and post-match bands, with performances from some of the nation’s most beloved artists. Reclink Australia was thrilled to have Dan Sultan and special guest Paul Kelly perform an unforgettable set, along with grunge legends Magic Dirt, Harvey Sutherland, and Baker Boy also rocking the stage, along with The Burnt Sausages.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 25 Sydney Reclink A highlight on the day was the crowd support provided by Mayor Darcy Byrne Community Cup cheering on the Hon Anthony Albanese and Councillor Anna York from Inner MP, Federal Labor Leader and Member West Council, and Jo Haylen MP, This years Sydney Reclink Community for Grayndler, who donned his boots to Member for Summer Hill. A huge thanks Cup saw the Western Walers [musicians] play for the Western Walers, while also to our tremendous national sponsors and Sydney Sailors [media] return to the juggling media commitments on the day. Young Henry’s, Waterlogic, and Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance. glorious surrounds of Henson Park, for Our thanks, and gratitude to our event the eighth annual event. partners - all those involved with Western Once again, we extend our sincere Walers [musicians] and Sydney Sailors appreciation to Adam Yee and the Over 1,000 spectators were thrilled with [media], community radio stations 2SER organising committee including Joey, the match played again in tremendous and Radio FBi, the Golden Barley Hotel, Julie, Amanda and Laura, and all our footy spirit and entertained by live The Union Hotel, Football generous volunteers for your hard work performances from local bands Club, Yves Sylveira Physio and Wombat and dedication in creating this year’s including the Polish Club. Graphix. A special mention for the event.

26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Fremantle Reclink Community Cup This year’s Fremantle Community Cup returned for a fifth time at the much-loved , where the Bandgropers (WA Musicians/ Performers) took on the Newshounds (Community Media and Organisations) in a grass-footy match for all ages. The game was action-packed, as the teams ran, kicked, puffed and panted their way through the match all to raise money for Reclink Australia. The Bandgropers featured members of Axe Girl, New Talk, Odette Mercy and Her Soul Atomics, Flossy and legendary blues man Wayne Green, Donna Simpson (The Waifs) and Federal MP Josh Wilson, and were joined by legendary musician and You AM I front- man . While the Newshounds featured players from RTRFM, Channel Nine, Channel 10 and local politicians, including Ben Wyatt MLA, Carina Zaffino, coach Peter Barr (ABC Producer and former RTRFM Brekky presenter) and Danae Gibson, RTRFM’s talk producer. The crowd of over 700 was entertained by Noah Dillon and The Little Lord Street Band and a very special AFL nines game at half time of Reclink Perth’s finest. Once again, the event attracted some incredible support from the West Australian community including the Hon Ben Wyatt MP, WA Treasurer, Josh Wilson MP, Federal Member for Fremantle, Dr Brad Pettit, Mayor City of Fremantle, and Councillors Adin Lang and Steve Kepert from the City of Fremantle and Melville respectively. Thank you to all the players, volunteers, and spectators who came and watched this year’s event to support Reclink’s structured sport and recreation programs for disadvantaged members of the community. A special mention goes to event coordinator extraordinaire, Chris Wheeldon from RTR FM and the organising committee, Sarah, Simone and Evonne along with all our generous event sponsors including Waterlogic, MEAA, Alby (Gage Roads Brewing Company) and Clancy’s Fish Pub – this day wouldn’t be possible without all of you!

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 27 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup This year we held the fifth Adelaide Reclink Community Cup at the Coopers Oval in Norwood and without doubt it was the best yet. A crowd of more than 1,400 enjoyed the family friendly day with great live music, good food, and great vibes. Reclink Australia is privileged to have the ongoing support of Hon Steven Marshall MP, Premier of South Australia who tossed the coin, Kyam Maher MLC and Katrine Hildyard MP who played in opposite teams, and Tammy Frank MLC who cheered for both teams on the sidelines. After 4 years in the wilderness, the Adelaide Anchors finally managed to get home with a close, hard-fought win against the gallant Rockatoos. My heartfelt thanks to Leigh McGrane, Andy Asser and the organising committee who put on a fabulous pie night prior to the game and organised a great after-party celebration after putting the whole event together on the day.

28 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Brisbane Reclink

Community Cup The fourth annual Brisbane Reclink Community Cup was held at the Everton

Wolves JAFL and Mayne Tigers AFL Oval on Sunday July 28th. This family event showcased the Aussie rules footy skills of the Rocking Horses (musicians) vs the Brisbane Lines (media) in another show- stopper charity event.

Colour and spectacle was the order of the day with the bounce at the start of each quarter replaced with a tug of war or sack races to determine which team started with the ball. Some of the team outfits on the day were also a sight to be seen. The Rocking Horses, featuring players from prominent Australian bands including Powderfinger, The Church, Birds of Tokyo, Violent Soho, Dead Letter Circus and Flangipanis to name a few, took out the match. A special mention for Tim Mander MP, local Member for Everton and Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Treasurer, for his support and encouragement on the day. Reclink Australia would like to acknowledge all event sponsors and our loyal volunteers that made the day possible including community radio station 4ZZZ, Waterlogic, Young Henry’s, Netherworld, MEAA, AFL Masters, Red Octopus, Senator Anthony Chisholm, Gigawatt and many others. A very special thank you to our event organising committee including Michelle, Amy, Natasha, Sharryn, Megan and Steve, Michelle and the Reclink team for your tremendous assistance on the day.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 29 Hobart Reclink A huge thank you to our Steering A heartfelt thanks also goes to The Community Cup Committee; Fletcher Austin, Adrian Hutchins School, who have been an Smith, Ryan Kinder, Bert Pitfield, Mathew invaluable supporter of Reclink Australia. Sunday 18 August will go down in the Chalk, and State Manager Richard Congratulations also to the Van Diemen annals of Hobart Reclink Community Allanby, whose time and commitment Dogs, who have taken home the Reclink Cup history as the day the Van Diemen continue to provide a huge contribution Community Cup for 2019. Dogs broke the curse with their to the growth of the game in Tasmania, triumphant victory! and more broadly, Reclink itself. More than 450 people attended the day and they were treated to some true grassroots footy and entertainment. Local media identities Tubes Taylor and Jayne Longhurst provided the commentary over the PA system, while comedian and general pest Geoffry Blake provided the cheese, biscuits, and wine in the forward pocket. It’s true. There was even a table and chairs! Of course, it wouldn’t be a Community Cup without music and the crowd were treated to live performances by local talent including Luca Brasi, A. Swayze and the Ghosts. The Ramonas held control of the match throughout its entirety. For the Van Diemen Dogs, it was Danny Flood who controlled the tempo, the contested ball, the clean kicking, the biggest biceps of the day, and the vocal leadership for the Dogs to make a late charge for the lead in the dying minutes. All of the above isn’t possible without the assistance of our wonderful sponsors and volunteers who supported us on the day – our heartfelt thanks to you all. It was a special moment to have the Tasmanian Premier, Will Hodgman MP deliver the opening address and toss the coin, and we thank the Premiers Office for their continued support of Reclink and the Hobart Reclink Community Cup.

30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Canberra Reclink A big thanks to Tim Daly, Geoff, Clarke, players from both teams, Kath and Sarah, and the organising Mark Ransome and the Reclink Team Community Cup and our sponsors Young Henrys, MEAA, committee, team managers, Sally Whyte Waterlogic, Southern Cable Services, In its third year, the Canberra Reclink and Chris Endrey for getting their teams PKUP, Canberra Milk, Kingston Physio Community Cup was a standout day together and prepared on the day, and Impress Printers. in the Canberra sporting and music calendar. The 2019 crowd easily outnumbered our previous years and there were loads of supporters bedecked in the red, black and gold of the Limestones, and the red and white of the Noise.

Music from Bec Taylor and Brendan Houlihan with his band The Barren Spinsters warmed up the crowd before the Mixtape Chorus took the stage – all 30 of them – with their rendition of the 2019 series theme song, ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’.

It was great to see the leader of the Greens and Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, Shane Rattenbury MLA officiated as one of two field umpires, and bounced the ball to start the match. A special mention and thanks to Mark Parton MLA for putting on his boots once again to play for the Noise.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 31 Our Activities Reclink Australia, in partnership with our member agencies and support from our strategic partners and supporters, has offered the following activities to disadvantaged communities throughout Australia. The ‘whole of community’ approach empowers our member agencies to determine which activities are needed in their community. Local knowledge drives our response to local needs.

Activities Aerobics Circuit Kayaking Snorkelling Archery Croquet Mini golf Soccer Aqua aerobics Darts Outdoor adventure Squash Diving Steady steps classes Aqua program Rage Cage Soccer Fishing Supa-golf Badminton Resistance training Futsal Rock climbing Surfing Ballroom dancing Go carting Roller blading Swimming Basketball Golf Run, Walk, Roll Table tennis Bike riding Group fitness Running Taekwondo Blind soccer Gym Salsa and Tennis BMX dance Latin dancing Tenpin bowling Bocce Horse riding Sailing Volleyball Boxing Skateboarding Scooter competitions Walking group Bush walking Indoor beach volleyball Scuba diving Wheelchair basketball Cardio fitness and weights Indoor cricket Skating Wheelchair dancing

32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Social, Cultural and Educational Arts Aquarium outing Airbrush art Avenue Community Art therapy – neighbourhood chats Art workshops Ballroom dancing Book club Christmas in July Contemporary dance Circus Oz Contemporary Visual Community BBQ Art Workshop Community Christmas Party Crochet Community gardening Down the Avenue Craft group – Over 55s Art Exhibition Deadly Outdoor Drama group Adventure Group Drumming Easter community BBQ Guitar course Environmental park outing Instrument making Furniture making Knit and yarn International Rules match Knitting Kids day out Sports Leagues Music group Line dancing 8 Ball Photography Masters Exhibition – National Australian football (AFL) Public arts Gallery Victoria Ainslie Basketball Samba Drumming Circle Men’s shed program Cricket Sewing and craft Movie day Lawn bowls Storytelling Muldark theatre production League tag (touch football) Street art National Gallery Victoria Soccer Street orchestra Picnic in the Park Softball Urban Encounters (Aboriginal Observation Deck visit Tenpin bowling Arts and Music Group) Wii Volleyball Writers circle Zoo trip

Women’s Activities Baking Beading Health and Wellbeing Belly dancing Acupuncture Boot camp Chiropractic Boxing and self defence Cooking club Car Maintenance Kanangra Court Gardening Project Circus workshops Massage Creative arts Planting for pizzas High Tea luncheon Qigong Jewellery making workshops Sahaja meditation Make up session Self defence Music therapy Stretch and relaxation Nutrition Tai Chi Pamper day Yoga Zumba

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 33 Community Bridging Services - Port Adelaide District Council of Mount Barker Our Members District Council of Yankalilla Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School - FLECS With over 397 health, welfare and community organisations currently Forensic Mental Health Service - James Nash House Fraser Park Primary School engaged with Reclink Australia’s program, Reclink Australia continues to Gawler Youth Workers Network play a critical role in the community sector in ensuring that individuals from Headspace - Adelaide (HYEPP) Hills Community Options Inc. - Mt.Barker disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with participation opportunities. Housing Choices - Sth Australia Housing Choices SA Ltd - North/East of the city Membership to Reclink Australia provides community organisations with the Hungry No More - Mt Barker Unting Church SA Hutt Street Centre following benefits: Hutt Street Centre - Aged City Living Program HYPA - FLO • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; Junction Community Centre Life Without Barriers - Mental Health Respite • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for Life Without Barriers - SAFKI PIR Life Without Barriers - South Terrace disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; LittleHamton Baptist Church Mentoring Adelaide • Networking with other organisations, targeting people experiencing Mid Murray Council disadvantage; and Mind Australia - Burnside Residential Services Mind Australia Ltd - SA North South and Country • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into mainstream Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service community based activities through our Transformational Links program. Mount Baker High School Mount Barker South Primary School We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following organisations: Murray Mallee General Practice Network Inc. Murray Mallee GP Network NEAMI Ltd - IPRSS New South Wales Bundaberg Local Personalized Services Neami National - Kangaroo Island Aftercare Bundaberg RSL - Sub Branch NEAMI National - Mt.Barker Asylum Seekers Centre - Becher House Bundaberg Special School Neami National - Street to Home Neami National - Victor Harbor Auburn Diversity Services - Macquarie Office Bundaberg Youth Justice Service Northern Adelaide Domestic Violence Service Beehive Industries Co-operative Limited Burnett Respite Services Ltd Northern Adelaide Senior College Burnett Youth Learning Centre Blacktown Womens and Girls Helath Centre Onkaparinga - Arts and Inclusion Carers Link Cumberland Multicultural Community Services Onkaparinga Council - Youth Community Capacity Evolve Housing Cerebral Palsy League (Mem#1315) JESUIT Refugee Service - Parramatta Community Lifestyle Support Relationships Australia - Elizabeth Mission Australia - Service Delivery Western Sydney Community Service Groups Relationships Australia - SA West Relationships Australia - SA, Adelaide Mission Australia - Sydney Centre Connections Inc - Activities Relationships Australia - Salisbury Mood Active Creche and Kindergarten Association Relationships Australia SA - Hindmarsh Neami National - Hurstville FIRST (Foundation for Independence, Recreation and Social Training) Roma Mitchell Secondary College Newtown Neighbourhood Centre Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. (KENG) SA Health - Ashton House Odyssey House - Blacktown Skylight City Loganlea Community Association Inc. Odyssey House - Sydney North Skylight Mannum Lotus Vana Resort Inc. One Door Mental Health Sonder Metro North Adult Mental Health Parramatta Mission South Coast Nurturing Metro South Addition and Mental Health Services Partner in your Care St Vincent De Paul Society Micah Projects - The Hive Teen Challenge SA INC Richmond PRA - Buckingham House Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Ltd The Salvation Army - Towards Independence Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre Murri Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corp. The Valleys Lifestyle Centre - YMCA, SA St. Vincent de Paul Society - Ozanam Learning Centre Neami National - Strathpine Tyndale Christian School The Australian Centre for Social Innovation QLD Health Unison Property Corporation The Salvation Army - William Booth House Uniting Communities - Therapeutic Youth Service Resilience Sailing Inc. Weldon Children’s Services Uniting Communities - TYRC Southern Cross Support Services Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Uniting SA (Formarly UCWPA) Special Olympics Australia - Bundaberg Wesley Mission Family Services - Bella Vista Uniting SA - Salisbury St Vincent De Paul Society Queensland - South Brisbane Unity Housing Company Western Sydney Local Health District Men’s Hostel Victor Harbor High School Women’s Activities and Self Help House The Salvation Army - Caboolture YMCA - Fleurieu Aquatic Centre Youth Off The Streets The Salvation Army - Pindari Services YMCA South Australia - Community Strenthening Northern Territory The Salvation Army - Tom Quinn Community Centre Youth Inc. Bushmob Inc United Synergies Ltd Youth Advocacy Centre Inc Tasmania Casa Central Australia Inc. Able Australia Services - Hobart DASA - Drug and Alcohol Services Association South Australia Able Australia Services - Invermay Foster Carers Association NT Incorporated Adelaide Hills Community Health Service Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North Community Services Life Without Barriers Adelaide Hills Vocational College Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North West Community Services Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) Anglicare SA Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - South Community Services Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjarra Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Australian Red Cross - Justice Programs Bethlehem House Women’s Council Baptist Care - Westcare Daycentre and Westcare Choir Bridgewater Police and Community Youth Club Inc. The Salvation Army - Alice Springs Belgravia Leisure Children and Youth Services British Sub Aqua Club - BSAC City Mission Queensland Catherine House Inc Claremont College 3rd Space Centacare - Murray Bridge Colony 47 Access Community Services Ltd CentaCare Catholic Family Services - Wandana CVGT Australia - Burnie Australian Red Cross - Jeay’s Street Community Centre City of Onkaparinga Dudley House Bric Housing Company City of Port Adelaide Enfield (Mem.1316) - Youth Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Engagement Glenorchy City Council Bridges Health and Community Care City of Port Adelaide, Enfield (Mem.900) Hellyer College Brishane Housing Company Community Bridging Services - Elizabeth Langford Support Services Bundaberg Basketball Inc. Community Bridging Services - Kilkenny Launceston City Mission Bundaberg Indoor Sports Centre Community Bridging Services - Murray Bridge Life Without Barrier - Rocherlea

34 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Life Without Barriers - Youth Services Latitude - Directions for Young People Inc Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors Mates4Mates Launch Housing (Home Ground and Hanover Welfare (ASeTTS) Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmanian) Inc. Services) Australian Red Cross - Lady Lawley Cottage Migrant Resource Centre North Launch Housing - Elizabeth St CommonGround Autism Association of Western Australia Leisure Networks Mosaic Support Services Avivo - Osborne Park National Joblink - Burnie Lighthouse Foundation - Kensington Cahoots National Joblink - Launceston Mambourin Enterprises National Joblink - Moonah Matchworks - Frankston Cana Communities Inc. Nexus Inc. 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Sudbury Community House Assn. Inc. Ice Sports Victoria Inc. Wintringham - Delahey The Big Issue WA Inner Melbourne African Australian Partnership Wintringham - Flemington The Salvation Army - Crossroads West Inner West Area Mental Health Service - Norfolk Terrace - Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc. The Salvation Army - Homelessness Services Community Care Unit YMCA - Macleod Inner West Mental Health Services - Moonee Ponds Uniting Care West - Homeless Accommodation Support YMCA Victoria - Dandenong Leisure Facilities Services Islamic Society Victoria Youth Projects Uniting Care West - Specialist Re-entry Services Jamieson Way Community Centre Youth Support and Advocacy Service - YSAS, Eltham Jesuit Social Services - Brosnan Services, Brunswick Youth Support + Advocacy Service - Dandenong Uniting Care West - Wilf Sargent House Jesuit Social Services - Reconnect, Brunswick Vision Australia - West Leederville Jesuit Social Services- Richmond Western Australia Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Group Kensington Community High School 360 Health + Community Kensington Community Recreation Centre 55 Central Inc West Australian Group Shalom Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre Alkira Care Services Whitelion WA Keysborough Secondary College Armadale Education Support Centre Workpower Inc. - Bibra Lake

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 35 Gratitude Dave Oliver Hon John Eren MP Peter Crofts Life Members David Eadie John Dever Peter Diacos Allan Jeans (deceased) David Rhys Jones John Goidridge Peter Hession Greg Hunt (deceased) John Nichol Peter Monagle Hayden Legro Don Hume Josh Bull MLA Peter Ryan Mick Miller Doug Hawkins Josh Burns MP Phil Cox Individuals Dyson Heppell Josh Wilson MP Phil Morley Adam Yee Douglas Holmes Katrine Hildyard MP Phillip Douzel Adrian Basso Em Egan Kel Bryant Phillip Giallo Adrian Cloonan Emma Peel Ken Wilson Ray Salao Adrian Crawley Father Bob Maguire Kim Tan Rhan Harris Alan Pascoe Fletcher Austin Koral Chandler Hon Richard Wynne MP Alan Quaife Gareth Andrews Kyam Maher MLC Senator Richard Di Natale Alice Springs Correctional Gary Epple Lauren Taylor Rose Cicero Centre Gavin Crosisca Leanne Smith Ruari Currin Alistair Coe MLA Ged Kearney MP Leaping Larry L Hon Shannon Fentiman MP Andrew Brackman Gerard Hart Leigh McGrane Sharryn Bell Andrew Exton Mayor Geoff Ablett Lesley Hanson Hon Shane Rattenbury MLA Hon Andrew Wilkie MP Glen McIver Lesley Hurley Stephen Patterson MP Angelisa Watts Glenn Hester Liam O’Shannessy Hon Premier Steven Marshall MP Hon Anthony Albanese MP Lincoln Harris Stephen J. Peake Senator Anthony Chisholm Glenn Watts Stu Macleod Silvester Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Liz Kirk Tammy Franks MLC Ben Davison Greg Barnes Luke Waters Terry O’Brien Hon Ben Carroll MP Hon Greg Hunt MP Mark Bomber Thompson Terry O’Donnell Hon Ben Wyatt Treasurer MLA Greg Tickner Mark Fine Rev Tim Costello Bill Cullen Hayden Legro Mark Parton MLA Tim Mander MP Mayor Dr Brad Pettitt Hank Hubers Mark Whiteman Brian Hanson Helen Cusack Hon Martin Foley MP Hon Tim Pallas MP Treasurer Brian Millett Jack Reilly Martyn Smith Tony Biggs Brian Presnell Hon Jackie Petrusma MP Mary Meldrum Tony Proudfoot Brian Taylor James Tunstall Matt Fisher Virginia Cable Bruce Hill Jamin Heppell Matt Lee Wayne Carey Cam Butler Senator Janet Rice Matthew Richardson Wayne Frith Carby Warby Jay Hynes Prof Matthew Nicholson Wayne Henwood Chris Wheeldon Jenny Leong MP Senator Murray Watt Hon Premier Will Hodgman MP Christine Couzens MLA Hon Jenny Macklin MP Michelle Brown Our 1000+ Reclink Volunteers Jeremy Dickson Michael Gaffney MLC Cindy O’Connor Organisations Crackers Keenan Hon Jim Chalmers MP Nat Cook MLA 97.7 3SER-FM Craig Lynch Jo Cusack Neale Burgess MLA ACT Justice and Community Damien Taylor Joanne Rockwell Nick Cable Safety Directorate Cr Danae Bosler Joanne Ryan MP Nick Cooper Able Australia Darren Vowles Joffa Corfe Senator Nick McKim Accru Accounting Dave Barrett John Cullen Senator Penny Wong ACT Health Directorate Dave Houchin Jon Von Goes Peter Burke Adelaide City Council Dave Hughes John Cicero Peter Cates Adelaide FC

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