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Annual Report 2017-18 Partners Our Mission Respond. Rebuild. Reconnect. We seek to give all participants the power of purpose. About Reclink 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 290 community, government and private organisations. 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.

Contents

Our Mission 3 State Reports 11 About Reclink Australia 3 AAA Play 20 Why We Exist 4 Reclink India 22 What We Do 5 Art Therapy 23 Delivering Evidence-based Programs 6 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 24 Transformational Links, Training Our Activities 32 and Education 7 Our Members 34 Corporate Governance 7 Gratitude 36 Founder’s Message 8 Our National Footprint 38 Improving Lives and Reducing Crime 9 Reclink Australia Staff 39 Community Partners 10 Contact Us 39

Notice of 2017 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 22 November, 2017. Reclink, South at 9.30am 2. To receive the Report and Financial Statements on Wednesday 21 November, 2018. for the year that ended 30 June, 2018. 3. General business.

2 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 3 Why We Exist What We Do - Participation, Partnerships and Pathways From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of to deliver improved outcomes for physical activity can be undertaken. Reclink Australia delivers residents and a Victorian Government and Kings Cross, to the community, Reclink Australia believes Using our extensive experience and our that sport, recreation, arts and services across the country, funded information and referral service established networks we negotiate or public housing estates of pathways to employment are the perfect ‘AAA Play’ is connecting people with subsidise access to facilities, manage with participation at the core a disability to sport and recreation and Canberra and vehicles to improve the lives of those customised programs and competitions participation opportunities. within existing facilities and coordinate experiencing complex disadvantage of everything we do. the remote communities transitional programs to enable Reclink and social exclusion. From running, basketball and football, During the year our programs have of the Northern Territory, expanded to include: Australia participants to move into the We believe that everyone has the to painting, instrument making and mainstream community. Reclink Australia champions singing we promote and deliver the • Reclink National Program across 25 right to a positive identity and a social participation in physical health, social and economic benefits of locations Australia-wide; Underpinning all our programs is the network. This can be achieved through activity to an otherwise largely inactive principle of respect that recognises and and artistic activity and • Pathways to employment projects, active participation in sport and the population group. rewards participation and a willingness pathways to employment for arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an Streetgames and targeted sport and to support others above all else. Skill all Australians. We believe individual and improves their mental Our national program of team sports recreation programs in 4 locations development and event days feature have the ability to bring together people across ; and that sport, recreation, music and physical health. strongly in our annual calendar and from diverse communities. • Jobs Victoria program, VRGF are used to develop life skills rather For 28 years, we have led a network than separate winners from losers. Our and art are powerful tools to The Reclink Australia Football Series expansion of the Reclink Football of member organisations and acted ultimate aim is to empower participants engage and support those is a flagship program that engages league in two rural locations and the as a facilitator in the support of to sustain an enhanced level of health, over 650 men and women, while ActiVIC program in 10 locations in most hard to reach within disadvantaged communities and wellbeing and involvement in the the Reclink Tasmanian Youth League Victoria. individuals. community. the 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 “I won the Peter Cullen medal for Best Female Player of the Year. I met my partner through communities. Our National Crime and advocate and conduit between fundamental social skills, participants Reclink. I enjoy waking up every second Wednesday, even if I’m sick, I don’t play but I help on Violence Prevention Award winning disadvantaged communities, sports are supported and encouraged to the sidelines. So I’m sort of the mother of the group, and I’m in the leadership group.” Netty 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.

1989 Reclink Australia PCYC is Reclink Australia is a finalist 2007 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 established in Hobart. for the Premier’s Award for Kick-to-kick commences Community Participation. Reclink Australia partners Networks established in Record membership (588), Reclink Australia becomes Rebranded Access for All Reclink Community Cup Victorian Government funds – seven social games of Funding is secured to with VicHealth. and Logan. networks (22), provider of Australia’s first Abilities First Point of Call goes National. $4m for ActiVIC program Australian football (AFL). establish Reclink Australia in 2004 Reclink Australia established Appointment of new staff events (10,856) and State funded information Service to AAA Play. Expanding Work Readiness 2018. . 10 teams compete in the in . members in Adelaide, participation (111,409). and support service, Seven Work Readiness sites program to 49 projects across Department of Social 1990 Victorian Reclink Australia assisting people with a established across South QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and NT. 1998 Federal Government Brisbane and Fremantle. Reclink Australia wins ACT Services funds Reclink Street First Reclink Australia Football League. disability to link with sports East Queensland. Reclink wins three Skilling announces partnership to Strategic plan for 2010 to Health Promotion Award. Games in QLD. network meeting is held. Reclink Victoria v Reclink SA and active recreation. Joint partnership with Queenslanders for Work at . 2005 launch Reclink Australia 2015 approved by the Board. Reclink Australia wins Tenders. VRGF funds expansion of nationally. Australian Crimes and Australia Post announces Cycling Victoria to establish Victorian Football Leagues. 1991 VicSafe Crime Prevention Peter Cullen appointed Reclink Australia as the TryCycling initiative. as Reclink Australia 2011 Prevention of Violence Jobs Victoria funds Reclink Four teams play Australian and Community Safety a National ‘Our 2017 Development Manager. 2008 Women’s football league Award. Strategic plan 2015 – 2017 Employment Services. football (AFL) in an Award. Neighbourhood’ approved by the Board. Federal Government Appointment of the first CEO. commenced in Alice Springs. contributes 2M to Reclink organised competition. Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ community partner. 2000 game held at the MCG. IOOF Foundation became Transition to Public National Program. 1992 Reclink Australia Super 8s The first Frank Galbally a major community partner. Company Limited by Three Skilling Former Victoria Police played on the MCG. Cup is played between Reclink Australia established Guarantee. Queenslanders for Work Projects. Commissioner, Mick Miller, Melbourne’s barristers in Western Australia. Friends of Alice launched. appointed as first Reclink 2003 and solicitors. Expansion Reclink Victorian Staff members appointed in 2012 Football League. Australia Patron. Reclink Australia partners 2006 Brisbane and Alice Springs. with the Victorian The Transformers Choir Reclink Somali Youth 1997 Government. The Reclink Raiders are sings with His Holiness the Basketball League. the first cricket team to 2009 Peter Cullen tours Australia Reclink Australia employs compete in a community Staff members appointed Dalai Lama. presenting the Reclink first staff member. cricket league. in Hobart and Canberra. Australia Day Community Australia model. South Yarra FC is the first Reclink Australia established Event of the Year. “With Reclink I found a new place to belong. A footy team with its own community football club Reclink Australia travels to in Alice Springs. community of care. I found a new place to belong and I didn’t have to go back.” NSW – football and the to accept Reclink Australia participants. The Choir of Hard Knocks is Reclink Australia Olympics. formed.

4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 5 Delivering Evidence-based Programs Transformational Links, Training

This is because feelings of depression, community agencies with whom we In 2017-2018 Reclink social isolation and the resulting collaborate with, to over two hundred and Education Australia returned a positive loneliness are often the results of and ninety member-agencies. disconnection from ourselves, and then This year, Reclink Australia continued financial outcome resulting We thank the Federal Government Reclink Australia believes in with significant others. Our research with our Transformational Links program and the Victorian, South Australian, the power of opening doors in a surplus of $171K from shows that our programs make a huge by providing a Certificate IV in AOD difference to the lives of the neediest Queensland and Australian Capital a 20 percent increase in for people experiencing (Alcohol and Other Drugs) training in our community. Programs that foster Territory governments for our ongoing revenue to $6.5M. The self-confidence, fight isolation, develop funding partnerships with Reclink. disadvantage, establishing course in partnership with the Australian skills, establish connections and lasting We thank all Federal, State, Territory transformational links that Institute of Flexible Learning, a registered theme of Reclink Australia’s Members of Parliament and local friendship. training organisation and part of Upper annual report for 2017-2018 government representatives who whom can lead to life-long change. Our extensive and expanded work with with work closely with to support Reclink’s Whether it be mentorship, Murray Community Health Services. delivering evidence-based people experiencing disadvantage has work with disadvantaged communities. The course is being conducted in Port programs captures the focus enabled Reclink to recruit a workforce education or employment, Melbourne and 10 participants will be with increased capabilities and build We extend our gratitude and thanks Reclink continues to grow of Reclink’s work during the community capability with our member to all staff for their outstanding accredited this year. contribution and commitment to making year and informs the priorities agencies to deliver a diverse range of the range of available In conjunction with Sports Medicine sport, recreation and arts programs a real difference to the lives of people opportunities to those Australia, Reclink Australia broadened for Reclink Australia over the and employment pathways programs, we support, and for their ongoing 3-year strategic plan 2018-20. and create innovative services that commitment to journey. participants who are ready its educational training programs to include an AFL Level 1 Sports Trainer engage some of the marginalised in On behalf of Reclink Australia we thank to take the next step. This last year has been a year of our community. all who have served on the Board in course for participants in the Reclink The Transformational Links program significant achievement, expansion In addition, during the year our national the last year for their contributions. In Football Program, allowing participants and growth as Reclink continued its identifies suitable Reclink Australia operational footprint expanded to over leading the strategy, governance and to gain a valuable qualification and development as a national community participants that may benefit from forty locations Australia-wide and has culture of Reclink Australia, Board improve their football training skills. organisation delivering evidence-based enabled a greater depth of engagement members have worked diligently and assistance in the pursuits of a normal life. programs with social impact. with culturally and linguistically diverse passionately to this end. Considerable These can be educational, vocational or Reclink Australia’s unique hub and communities, including LGBTI, and work was also undertaken by the Board coaching, or simply to assist in obtaining spoke model has been implemented indigenous communities across to finalise Reclink’s strategic direction part-time employment. across all our operational locations. We metropolitan, regional, rural and remote statement for 2018–20. Our focus have established innovative sport and locations while continuing to maintain over the next three-years of endeavours our role as a national voice promoting recreation programs and services such as will be guided by four area of impact, social inclusion through sports and arts. the Reclink Streetgames program funded namely reaching more people, results by the Department of Social Services Through our ongoing commitment to and impacts, business capability and Corporate Governance and the ActiVIC program funded by the measure results and impacts Reclink financial stability, to create a lasting Victorian Government that are flexible, continues to invest in research and impact for our participants and the The Reclink Australia Board is responsible for Reclink Australia’s overall strategic direction, person and community centred. evaluation of our programs, measure community, to address key priorities performance and compliance and providing effective governance and leadership. meaningful outcomes for people and and track and monitor our success. During this time Reclink also rolled-out support continuous quality improvement We commend the diverse contribution the federally funded Reclink National aligned to our services. This includes of the people who constitute the David O’Halloran Karla Harman Scott Davies Program across twenty five locations, measuring how the Reclink model Reclink Australia community; people Board Member since 2005. Board Member since June 2014. Board Member since June 2016. expanded the Victorian Reclink Football contributes to Reclink’s strategic who use the services, staff, volunteers, Chairman since January 2013. Bachelor of Business Master of Enterprise (Business), Associate league across Latrobe Valley and Central directions in growth, diversity, delivery donors and other supporters. Through Diploma Valuations, Certificate of Goldfields through the partnership with President from 2007 – November 2011. (Economics and Finance) and a on quality outcomes and sustainability the year we continue to be inspired Business Studies in Real Estate. the Victorian Responsible Gambling Diploma of Community Services (AOD); Master of Applied Finance. into the future. by the contributions, achievements, Foundation, commenced the Reclink Diploma of Management. Mark Hardgrave We have demonstrated a strong and courage and stories of the many people Sean Winder Disability Employment Service in involved with Reclink, during this time of Board Member since June 2016. positive value proposition to federal, Sam Newton J.P. Board Member since November 2014. Bundaberg, established the Reclink state and territory funders by delivering significant growth and development. Bachelor of Commerce ACA MAICD. Employment Service in Inner East programs which resonate strongly Board Member since 2006. Bachelor of Financial Administration. On behalf of the Board it is with great Melbourne in partnership with Jobs with community expectations and Licensed Estate Agent. (Resigned November 2017). Laura Kane pleasure that we present our annual Victoria, continued the expansion of the current government policy in sport and Board Member since November 2016. report for the 2017-2018 financial year. Skilling Queenslanders for Work Projects recreation, mental health, community Peter Cullen AM Theresa Sgambaro Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons). across Beaudesert, Logan, Caboolture safety, employment services, and Founder Board Member since February 2015. Jack Watts and Bundaberg, and prepared the welfare and community sectors. President 1992-2005. Masters of Laws, Legal Practice, Skills ground work for the expansion of the Board Member since April 2017. We continue to establish, maintain Member of the Order of Australia 2000. and Ethics. Bachelor of Business, AAA Play first point of call website and Bachelor of Commerce. and build robust partnerships that information service in Victoria. Centenary Medal 2003. Accounting. Diploma of Financial complement Reclink’s purpose John Ballis Services, Financial Planning. At Reclink we understand there are and strategy at many levels of the Chief Executive Officer. far-reaching physical and psychological organisation. Considerable consultation Company Secretary. and work have been undertaken by David O’Halloran John Ballis consequences for those experiencing a Chairman Chief Executive Officer lack of connection. our staff to increase the number of Company Secretary

6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 7 Founder’s Message Improving Lives and Reducing Crime

“We should never much Reclink Australia’s work means series, I reflected on the importance of The High Density Housing facilitation of access to services reduces Avenue residents were shown to view to people who experience significant this program to children and families or prevents crime in public housing areas. the HDHP as an essential part of their underestimate the powerful, disadvantage with whom we engage. in the many towns across Tasmania Safety and Community The evaluation can be found at lives that broke down barriers related https://aic.gov.au/publications/rr/rr6 to isolation, assisted in establishing transformational changes that Hearing those ecstatic sounds of children involved in this innovative program. program has been running and maintaining friendships, alleviated playing was contrasted with a mother’s Communities where there are limited occur in a person’s life who and funded by ACT The HDHP has demonstrated its boredom, provided a sense of tears of joy. That transformational sporting clubs and a decreasing amount receives something they never Government since 2008. effectiveness by: community, encouraged the development experience for the family is not only huge of opportunities for school children to of self-esteem and confidence, and • Reducing violent crime by 50 per cent asked for.” but beautiful. participate in sport. It is a multi-agency initiative, assisted in the acquisition of new skills. through reduced numbers of recorded The work we do at Reclink Australia While we have been busy establishing I asked a teacher at one of these games designed to improve the lives assault offences; The HDHP aligns with the ACT is both a privilege and personally Government’s priority of a safe and fair our newly funded programs across what the students took out of the day? • Reducing property crime by 60 per rewarding, and we should never forget of and reduce recidivism community; it supports the Government’s Australia we also found enough time cent through reduced numbers of that. “Student behaviour changed for residents living in high commitment to the ACT Justice to launch the Reclink Sports Equipment recorded property offences; tremendously,” she said. Reinvestment Strategy, and contributes Outreach program to further support When you are born into generational density housing sites on • Reducing disturbance incidents by to the Government’s Parliamentary The teacher went on to say, “Every the most disadvantaged people in our disadvantage, these acts become more Ainslie Avenue. 49 per cent through reduced numbers Agreement to reduce recidivism by community, by providing them with free than simple works of charity. You’re student’s behaviour improved to ensure of low level disorder incidents 25 per cent by 2025. sporting goods. giving that person an opportunity to they would not miss out on participating The program is a collaboration between requiring police attendance; The value of the HDHP was nationally participate in something they’ve never in the games, and all students wore their the Justice and Community Safety It’s an unfunded project, relatively • Increasing levels of social cohesion recognised for excellence in 2013, with a been able to previously, and doing that school uniforms leading to the games – Directorate (JACS), Community Services small compared to some of our other Directorate, ACT Health, and ACT among residents at public housing National Crime and Violence Prevention can change and save lives. that’s how much it meant to each child.” initiatives. Policing – delivered by Reclink Australia. sites across Ainslie Avenue; and Safety Award. The awards are sponsored Reclink Australia’s model finds the by the heads of Australian governments What stands out for me on a recent Ask any high school teacher what sort of It has the following objectives: • Contributing to a reduction of 71 people in most need; where they live, in and auspiced by the Australian Institute occasion delivering some of this a transformation that is! a. Prevent or reduce opportunities for assault offences across the evaluation their community, and makes sure they of Criminology. equipment to a single parent, was crime; period (2009-2015). are encouraged to participate in a range Reclink Australia reaches out to people hearing the screams of sheer joy from who are suffering and experiencing b. Promote community safety and of sport, recreation, and arts programs. The evaluation included a Cost- her children as they played with their new security; all types of disadvantage in life, by BenefitAnalysis (CBA) based on one belonging – a soccer ball. Their mother We also know disadvantage affects providing them inclusive, accessible, and c. Develop pro-social and law abiding program objective – to prevent or informed me amidst tears that they’d people differently in different parts of no-cost opportunities for participation. community engagement; and reduce opportunities for crime. It never had sporting equipment before, the country. When a person experiences demonstrated that the HDHP reduced The simple act of giving sports d. Facilitate access to services that because they simply couldn’t afford it. significant social problems and barriers crime and provided a realised saving to to full participation in their community, equipment, or creating free sport and are related to justice, health, mental At Reclink Australia we understand government (of police time) of we understand that sport and recreation recreation activities for the most at risk health, education and employment. that even the simplest of toys, such as at least $0.42 to $0.51 for every participation can create safer spaces and disadvantaged can heal people and a ball, can be out of reach to most Reclink Australia’s ACT Program $1 invested. This does not include the and has the power to transform lives in bring communities together. Manager, Mark Ransome and his cost saving opportunities in the areas disadvantaged families. This experience a positive manner. team deliver a range of structured and of Employment, Housing, Health, reinforced to me just how much this informal programs to promote and and Mental Health when considering Peter Cullen AM simple act of giving means to a person After recently travelling to the annual deliver health, social, and economic the number of people assisted by has nothing, and more broadly how Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Reclink Australia Founder benefits to the residents. These HDHP with access to employment include activities such as building services, mental health support, health and maintaining community gardens, support, drug and alcohol support, and neighbourhood chats, the Skills maintaining tenancy. Development Shed and a monthly Run, One of the strengths of the HDHP is the Roll, or Walk event at Lake Burley Griffin. flexible model that enables participants The HDHP is targeted at high and to engage as much or as little as they complex needs residents and includes want. In the last year there has been socially disengaged or isolated people, a significant increase in occasions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the HDHP for the people, women (including mothers), 2016 -17 year, with 3,104 at our formal children and youth, and residents who instances (i.e. planned / timed events have had contact with, or are at risk of or activities in community) with another becoming involved in the criminal justice 1,600 informal. Figures for the current system. year indicate a record of over 4,000 occasions of participation in the HDHP An evaluation of the HDHP was at formal activities in community. undertaken by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) in 2016-17. This The HDHP was independently evaluated found that the HDHP’s implementation of by La Trobe University in 2012. Using community development approaches and semi-structured interviews, the Ainslie

8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 9 Community Partners State Reports cost-benefit analysis, which showed the Australian Capital Territory program not only reduced crime, but provided a realised saving on police resources of at least $0.42 to $0.51 PBS 106.7FM for every $1 invested. This is before 3RRR 102.7FM any consideration of costs saved on Since 1979, community broadcaster 4ZZZ FM For 40 years Triple R has shaped and Housing, Health, and Mental Health PBS 106.7FM has been an integral inspired the . 4ZZZ are Queensland’s longest resources as direct result of participation player in Melbourne’s diverse music Triple R, along with PBS, have been running FM radio station. As a in the HDHP. community. massive supporters of the Melbourne not-for-profit community broadcaster, Reclink Australia acknowledges and Reclink Australia is grateful to have had Reclink Community Cup since1997. they’ve been reliably pumping out appreciates the support for these the generous support of PBS for the alternative music, news and culture programs from the Justice and Melbourne Reclink Community Cup since beginning as the official Community Safety Directorate, the over the course of the event’s 24-year student radio at the University of Mark Ransome Community Services Directorate, history. Queensland in 1975. Four decades ACT Health, ACT Policing, and the and plenty of history later, this ACT Government. Reclink Australia’s work continues to go broadcasting institution runs from from strength to strength in the ACT. Parade in Fortitude Valley, connecting and amplifying the Our dedicated team deliver a range of RTR 92.1FM voices of their community across structured and informal programs to south-east Queensland and promote and deliver health, social and Bennelong Foundation RTRFM is The Sound Alternative: an streaming throughout the world. economic benefits to disadvantaged independent, non-profit community Whether it’s music, arts, LGBTQIA+, residents across the Ainslie Street Reclink Australia is greatly appreciative radio station that provides an First Nations, or local issues, 4ZZZ precinct. These include activities such of the funding provided by the as building and maintaining community alternative voice for through endeavours to empower local Bennelong Foundation to establish the gardens, neighbourhood chats, the innovative music and talks communities through community Reclink Somali Youth Basketball League Skills Development Shed, and a monthly programming. These programs are broadcasting. Reclink Australia in Inner North Melbourne in partnership ‘Run, Roll or Walk’ event at Lake Burley presented by over 350 passionate, is grateful to have 4ZZZ as our with the Somali Muslim community. Griffin. dedicated volunteers, and supported foundation partner for the Brisbane by eight core staff members. RTRFM is Reclink Community Cup. Reclink Australia has also been an outlet to people in the community conducting a new health initiative who might not otherwise have access known as ‘Blokes Business’, funded by to broadcasting; this means they the ACT Government and which runs promote music and information that on a weekly basis at our onsite cannot be found anywhere else. workshop and community garden. MyState Foundation We thank RTRFM for organising the This program encourages male residents Fremantle Reclink Community Cups. to engage in healthier lifestyle choices Our sincere appreciation to MyState and activities, while also providing Foundation for funding the Reclink health checks. The program commenced Tasmanian Youth Football League Channel 31 in 2017 and has already achieved positive health outcomes for residents, and making a difference to the Channel 31 Melbourne and especially with respect to improved diets, lives of young people experiencing (the Melbourne Community Television and reduction in harmful activities linked disadvantage. Consortium) is Victoria’s not-for-profit community television service providing to alcohol and drug abuse. locally-based entertainment, education It is also immensely satisfying to note and information. C31 provides access the results achieved through our High Collingwood and representation to the many diverse Density Housing Safety and Community communities within Victoria; you can Program (HDHP), funded by the ACT Football Club find faces, voices, and issues which are Government’s Justice and Community not present in mainstream television. Safety Directorate (JACS). A recent Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge C31 broadcasts over 90 new locally- evaluation of the HDHP included a Blundstone the considerable contribution that made programs every week. These Collingwood FC has provided over programs are produced by community Reclink Australia extends a huge the years. Collingwood FC has been television volunteers and independent thanks to Blundstone for the an event partner for a number of years television makers. Channel 31 also national sponsorship of the and continues to support organisations broadcasts the Melbourne Reclink “Involvement and participation themselves are an amazing therapy. Life without pleasure or enjoyment is no life at all, and recreation can be the spark that puts light back in lives.” successful Reclink Community participating in our Victorian football Community Cup for those Victorians Cup events. competition. unable to make it on the day!

10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 11 As soon as the Imparja Cup finished, Melbourne Emmanuel College staff League Club, Logan City Netball Reclink Australia acknowledges the Northern Territory Queensland the AFL round-robin games begin and and students came over to assist me as Club, Loganlea Community Centre, support and contributions from all our lead up to the Grand Final which was they have done over many years now, Crestmead PCYC and Community volunteers, partnering agencies and held in early September. This year we and were a great help, so our sincere Garden, BRIC Housing Community funding bodies, including Brisbane City had a great turn out with three games Garden, Caboolture Scouts, and the Council, Logan City Council, Moreton thanks and appreciation for their strong played on the day, and all had nail Community Lifestyle Support site in Bay Regional Council, QLD Government biting finishes with only a point or support. Bundaberg. Department of Employment, Small two the difference. It was exciting and Business and Training, Federal Department Thanks to Damien Ryan, Mayor of Alice Reclink Australia has also operated two encouraging to see all players giving of Health (Sport), Federal Department of Springs, who watched all three games Community Work Skills projects upskilling everything they had. Jobs and Small Business, All Trades QLD, and presented the medals, Alice Springs people with a Certificate 3 in Individual Rural Training Queensland, Community The Amoonguna Eagles beat the Support in Logan and Bundaberg. Corrections, AFL NT and Umpires, Lifestyle Support, Crestmead PCYC, Cottage All-Stars for the first time, and These have engaged over 480 people, our member agencies, especially Life Fortitude Valley PCYC, Caboolture even though both teams practically and achieved outcomes averaging Without Barriers, indigenous elders, PCYC, and the many local agencies crawled off the ground, the smiles were 83% participant transition to ongoing Cathy Farrer mentors, families and all our volunteers Steve Hutchinson that contribute their time and energy to plenty when the medals were presented employment, and 12% to further study. programs making a valuable difference in at the end. whose support is greatly appreciated. In partnership with our community so many people’s lives. Reclink Australia’s programs in Alice The past twelve months have seen agencies, we again held a Futsal Springs have continued to grow during significant expansion alongside new Tournament during Mental Health Week, 2017-18. challenges for Reclink Australia’s inviting 17 teams from across south east Within that period 14 programs operations in Queensland. Queensland. This year the touch football were delivered with around 600 new Renewed investment from the Federal program grew with new teams emerging participants attending. It has been Department of Health has seen the in Logan, Caboolture, and Bundaberg. encouraging to note increased Reclink National Program rolled out Our Queensland team has also held participation from women, especially in in four areas across Queensland with events for Disability Action Week, the walking, meditation, qi gong, and a focus on Fortitude Valley, Logan, Neighbour Day, multiple events during boxing programs. More women also Caboolture, and Bundaberg. This Mental Health Week, Homelessness offered to volunteer or assist in various expansion has correlated with regions Action Week, and Social Inclusion Week. programs, which added a whole new which we are either operating or plan dimension – not to mention the laughter Other sport programs delivered include to commence Skilling Queenslanders that regularly erupted. All Abilities Basketball in Bundaberg, for Work (SQFW) projects in the future. which operated a 12-week fixture with The introduction of two new programs Through this approach, Reclink has been 10 teams participating in collaboration for hill walking and fitness in the park able to engage people in sport and proved to be very successful, with with numerous agencies and Bundaberg recreation programs and then transition Basketball. participants setting themselves the them through to paid employment in challenge of climbing Mt Gillen; one of traineeship projects. Fishing remains a popular activity, and the iconic mountains in Alice Springs. through extended volunteer partnering All participants and staff conquered Eight SQFW projects have been arrangements we now can provide an the mountain within three months, and completed in Caboolture, Bundaberg, experience out on chartered boats once further challenged themselves to the first Beaudesert, Logan and Crestmead. a month. section of the Larapinta Trail, which all The Work Skills Traineeship programs managed to complete again in only a employ people experiencing long term This year, Reclink Australia also few months. unemployment and significant barriers to succeeded in securing funding from the Federal Department of Social Large numbers attended our cricket gaining work in a 22-week traineeship in Services for a three-year ‘Street Games’ clinics leading up to the Imparja Cup, either Construction or Conservation and program, which will implement sport despite the heat and this year we Land Management, whilst working on included a mixed gender team. Even community based projects. and recreation activities in parks and public spaces across all of our current though the Reclink Rebels didn’t make Typically these projects include Little the finals, it was a great week for both regions. Preparations for a new Disability Athletics Jimboomba, Wongaburra Employment Service supporting people staff and participants from various local Garden Settlement, Meakin Park Junior organisations. with barriers to employment into Sports Club, Logan City Hawks Rugby sustainable work has also been funded.

Taylor’s story: Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program Key Performance Outcomes The Reclink Grand Final lived up to my expectations! We respect our sport as we respect our family. When I gave my boots to a kid from Amoonguna, his eyes lit up, he loved them. That feeling of being able to give to someone who appreciated it Transition to Further Education so much, seeing how appreciative they were was overwhelming, but at the same time amazing. Transitioning to Employment When I wasn’t playing, I was playing with the people from Life Without Barriers; to see them having so much fun actually

made me happy. I kind of know what they are going through (with mental health) and I feel happy that I’m doing Attainment of Foundation Skills something, and making them happy. and First Aid Qualification That I’m doing something good for a change rather than playing on my computer at home. Completion of Enrolment and Traineeship Qualification 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 13 This year has also seen growth in the growing. Reclink in SA now also works Over the year, Reclink Australia in NSW South Australia New South Wales number of sports coordinators, who are in many disadvantaged schools, and coordinated 30 programs, including promoting Reclink Australia’s profile, we have a suite of programs targeted learn to swim, ‘aquarobics’, gentle programs, and networks in the city, and at young people facing major life exercise, boot camps, tennis, ten-pin northern and western suburbs. New challenges. bowling, lawn bowls, basketball, touch volunteers have come on board which football, yoga, walking groups, Zumba, Reclink Australia extends its sincere dance exercise, mums and bubs exercise has enabled us to start lawn bowls at appreciation to the Office of Recreation and Pilates. Kadina, Elizabeth, and Murray Bridge. and Sport, SA Councils of Adelaide A highlight has been the very successful City, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, There is now a diverse range of refugee learn to swim program, Onkaparinga, Port Adelaide/Enfield, accessible participation opportunities developed in conjunction with the and Holdfast Bay, along with the Whittles available to our member organisations Refugee Welcome Centre and Inner around the state. Whether it be mosaic Foundation for their ongoing support. West Council. A wonderful outcome of Andy Asser Ursula Gleeson classes in Elizabeth, water polo at Finally, our congratulations to Mark this program is that three, possibly four Fleurieu Aquatic Centre, wind surfing Tremelling, founder of our Scuba Dive of the participants are now working towards training to become lifeguards This has been a year of a milestone, in Victor Harbour, gym for students with Club and ten-pin guru who achieved 2017-18 has seen the development and or swim instructors. Reclink is very with exponential growth in agency disabilities in Mount Barker, indoor 20 years of service in 2018. Our expansion of the National Program in NSW. proud of this outcome and are planning memberships, the number and diversity cricket at Stepney, paddle boarding in heartfelt thanks to him and all our Focussing on the large geographic expansion of the program across the of programs, and outreach into new Mannum and Murray Bridge, Reclink volunteers – without them we don’t have areas of Sydney City, Parramatta, and whole area in the future. regional areas. Australia’s footprint in SA just keeps the capacity to run these programs. Blacktown local government areas, the program provides recreation and Other one-off events and programs sports programs for disadvantaged have included the refugee week cricket communities within these areas. competition and successful school holiday programs at Callan Park in the The NSW team consists of the State inner west of Sydney. Manager and two part time sports coordinators, who have made it a There are further plans to work priority to promote the work of Reclink with community groups to become Australia among those community more involved with events where we organisations, with the focus of can promote our programs, and establishing a range of sport and raise awareness of all the exciting recreation programs that meet the opportunities that Reclink Australia needs of the local communities. brings to the greater Sydney Region.

Through the mediums of visual art, mixed Kaleidoscope Art Festival and media, and sculpture, the artists give their unique and honest takes on the world Reclink Resilience Film Challenge around them. All proceeds of any sales go directly to the artist. Reclink Australia – in Now in its sixth year, the Reclink partnership with Ozanam Resilience Film Challenge gives Learning Centre and Mission participants the opportunity to tell their stories through the medium of short Australia – has made the film. Over the course of two weeks, Reclink Kaleidoscope Art participants are provided with guidance Festival a highlight on the in the art of writing, editing, directing, Sydney calendar with over and shooting short films, and given two days to create their own five minute 60 artists contributing annually. movie. The results are warm, funny, and sad, and always honest. These stories of Sydney-siders that aren’t often given a voice are brought to life on the Dendy Jo Cinema big screen via the Resilience “When I began this program I was doing physio and Pilates, and had 5 months doing pulmonary rehab. Film Challenge. This program has become my life; I lost 12 kilos. I need this program to keep me vertical and not in hospital Reclink Australia proudly and with pneumonia. I can now move and have renewed energy with increased activity all round – motivated by gratefully acknowledges the invaluable those around me, particularly my instructor.” partnerships of the Ozanam Learning Centre in Woolloomooloo and film makers, Jeremy Maddison and Blake Kendall.

14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 15 programs. It has led to new football, program with the support of the Victorian Victoria cricket, netball, basketball, soccer, State Government over the coming The Peter Cullen Medal lawn bowls, dodgeball, swimming, months. A particular highlight has been fitness, sailing and many other clubs the opportunity to work with Reclink The Peter Cullen Medal is and programs ‘popping up’ all over Australia member agencies, clubs, and Victoria and a huge increase in levels participants in order to produce fantastic Reclink’s ‘Night of Nights’ of participation in our programs across employment outcomes for people – held in the daytime, drug the state. We have particularly enjoyed experiencing disadvantage. and alcohol free. engaging the South Sudanese, Somali Reclink Australia is grateful for funding Players from all clubs recently celebrated and Pacifica communities through the from the Bennelong Foundation, the end of their season in style at the ActiVIC program. which continues to support the Reclink revamped, iconic in Our football leagues received a huge Somali Youth Basketball League, run in St Kilda. This celebration of community football hosted a speaker from our Chris Lacey boost with the support of the Victorian partnership with the Somali Community partner organisation, Alice Dunt from Responsible Gambling Foundation in Flemington and West Heidelberg. Victorian Responsible Gambling (VRGF) assisting the development of Reclink Australia in Victoria has Other competitions and activities in Foundation, and Salvo Hawks player new football leagues in Central Victoria Tey Rahim, who shared his inspirational experienced significant growth over Victoria include leisure centre access, and the Latrobe Valley. These new personal story of recovery through the last 12 months with a number of run-walk-rolls, 10-pin bowling, lawn leagues have a focus on reducing the Reclink’s program. The event was new programs and projects rolling out bowls, Tai Chi, and arts to name but a compered by MC Graham ‘Smokey’ harm caused by problem gambling in across the state. This has also meant few which all remain popular with our Dawson, who has been a friend of the community. The expansion of our our program staff team in Victoria has member agencies and participants. Reclink Australia for more than 25 years. grown to more than 20 people, leading football program has resulted in the A huge thank you to all of our The Peter Cullen medals are awarded to an increase in both the number of number of teams growing from 13 last The Peter Cullen medals are amazing volunteers, member agencies, to the best and fairest men and women programs and the impact Reclink has in year to 22 teams this year. The annual awarded to the best and fairest men Grand Final football carnival was a supporters, players, and participants. in Reclinkand women Australia’s in Reclink Victorian Australia’s Football the community. Leagues, and the recipients for 2018 huge success once again, with two great Reclink Australia could not do what we Victorian Football Leagues, and the were: Alongside our Reclink National Program days of community football at the Peanut do without your support. recipients for 2018 were: sites in Melton, Sunbury, Corio, Farm Reserve in St Kilda. SouthSouth East East League League Norlane, Frankston and Hastings, we RobbieRobbie Wadsworth Wadsworth – Casey – Casey Cobras Cobras also significant funding support from Reclink Australia has also become Amanda Campbell – Frankston Dolphins the Victorian State Government’s a partner with the Jobs Victoria Amanda Campbell – Frankston Dolphins Community Support Fund to roll out the Employment Network (JVEN) this year Central Victoria League through its Link program, providing Central Victoria League ActiVIC program across 10 locations in Evan Reeves – Ballarat Bushrangers Melbourne and Geelong (Wyndham, much needed support for disadvantaged Evan Reeves – Ballarat Bushrangers job seekers to find ongoing employment Tiff Armstrong – Bendigo Bombers Melton, Brimbank, Flemington, North Tiff Armstrong – Bendigo Bombers Melbourne, Broadmeadows, West in the construction, retail, warehousing, Melbourne Metro League and hospitality industries. The program Melbourne Metro League Heidelberg, Casey, Greater Dandenong Brenden Nicholson & Dylan Cleary – and Whittington). ActiVIC includes the has placed 39 jobseekers into KardiniaBrenden Cats Nicholson & Salvo &Hawks Dylan Cleary employment opportunities so far, – Kardinia Cats & Salvo Hawks new Reclink Streetgames model of sport Belinda McCallum – Salvo Hawks and recreation alongside our structured and we look forward to broadening the Belinda McCallum – Salvo Hawks TheThe event event also also sees sees ‘Most ‘Most Discipline d Club’Disciplined trophies Club’awarded, trophies and the recipientsawarded, for and 2018 the were: recipients for 2018 were: South East League South East League Southern Peninsula Swans Southern Peninsula Swans CentralCentral Victoria Victoria League League BallaratBallarat Bushrangers Bushrangers MelbourneMelbourne Metro Metro League League CollingwoodCollingwood Knights Knights

Reclink Australia extends our sincere thanks and appreciation to Terry O’Brien for his video work and production, and Billy Mitchell for collating the votes for each game. Thanks also to all of our players, coaches, volunteers, and everyone else involved for their ongoing support of Reclink Australia’s football leagues. 16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 17 opportunity for students who normally years for the series, and Reclink will look grounds thanks to the support of the program and the participants has been Tasmania Western Australia don’t play competitive sport, due to their to make it the biggest and best yet! Swan Districts, Claremont, and South resoundingly positive. remote location and school size. Fremantle Football Clubs. The final In closing, a special thank you to the Participants report benefits such as round culminated with all participants Huge thanks must go to MyState for Federal Department of Health, Hobart, ‘improved self-confidence’, ‘a more being awarded a medallion by AFL providing funding for the event and Brighton, Glenorchy, Glamorgan Spring positive attitude towards physical activity/ Premiership player, Chance Bateman. helping to provide jumpers, balls, and Bay, and Southern Midlands Councils, outdoor recreation’, ‘development of The support of the Wirrpanda umpires. Thanks also to The Hutchins the Premier’s office, Bridgewater new social networks’, and a positive Foundation, Fair Game, and the WA School for the use of their outstanding PCYC, and all our volunteers and effect on overall behaviour, attitude, and Football Commission were integral to facilities on the day, commentators member agencies for your support mental health. With outcomes like this, the success of this program. Garry Baker and David Lithgow, AFL throughout the year. Reclink Australia Reclink Australia is excited to continue Tasmania, and to Angela, Lona, and remain committed to giving Tasmanians Additional partnership programs making positive impacts with our Michelle from the respective councils experiencing disadvantage a purpose include a migrant women’s volleyball member agencies and network partners Richard Allanby for your tireless work throughout the in their everyday lives through sport and Michelle Duffield program, which Reclink are able to in the WA community over the next competition. Next year will mark ten recreational activities. offer to member agencies thanks to the twelve months. involvement of Volleyball WA. A migrant Reclink Australia’s Tasmanian programs During 2017-18, Reclink Australia in women’s yoga program has also been have experienced significant growth and WA has experienced exponential growth. made possible with the support of the an expansion of services in 2017-18. With three new staff recruited through Mirrabooka Migrant Resources Centre With these new services available and the Reclink National Program, Reclink and the Association for Services for the introduction of a staff member Australia has engaged 538 people and Torture and Trauma Survivors. to cover the north and north west of delivered 3,722 valuable sport and Tasmania, we have seen our member recreation participation opportunities. Other popular programs include ten-pin agencies swell to over 30. WA increased its agency membership bowling, made possible by the ongoing There has been an increase in from 18 to 62, through offering support from Rosemount Bowl. participation throughout Tasmania 22 different sport and recreation Our Fremantle and Beatty Park gym and with new and exciting events including programs and the facilitation of six swim programs continue to be accessed archery, rock climbing, golf, and fishing industry network meetings. an average 130 occasions per month! all well attended. Indoor rock climbing, summer aquatics This year Reclink Australia welcomed a including stand-up paddle boarding, Reclink Australia currently delivers partnership initiative with Shalom House, kayaking, and sailing, and boxing have 14 sport and recreational programs in which has resulted in a monthly sports also been very popular among member partnership with our members over the carnival for 120 men who are in much agencies. course of the year, and we extend our need of physical activity, and all the thanks to the service providers for their benefits that come with being active. The success of the program has been support. Structured sports programs like dependent on collaboration with other The Mixed AFL 9s League was resurrected lawn bowls in the north of the state have organisations including Volleyball WA, this year, and was a huge success. The been tremendously well received and Millennium Sports Indoor Beach utilised by participants. It is pleasing to program engaged 12 different member Volleyball Centre, East Perth Basketball note that some have even now joined agencies for a friendly fortnightly game, Centre, and Fair Game. The feedback clubs, and bowl competitively midweek held on prestigious WA Football League from all agencies involved in the and on weekends. Reclink Australia has also created memberships at the YMCA in Glenorchy for members of the Migrant Resource Centre. This has allowed individuals to attend gym classes, yoga, and weight training, in addition to futsal and basketball. This has meant individuals get the benefits of socialising with others while participating in physical activity. Tasmania’s flagship event, the Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football series was once again an outstanding success with over 130 high school students playing in the mixed gender competition. Involving four teams from five secondary schools from the Southern Midlands and Glamorgan Spring Bay and culminating in a Gala Day, the event is a highlight of their school year. The day is a wonderful

18 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 19 AAA Play continues to deliver a consistent Figure 1: New and Returning Visitors Figure 4: AAA Play Website Analytics 2017-18 message across a variety of digital to AAA Play Website mediums, including Facebook, Twitter, July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 9000 Instagram, and email newsletters. This year saw the launch of the AAA Play 8000 YouTube channel to enable ease of access to the variety of videos that support AAA 7000 12.3% Play’s message, including the Captain 6000 Access series, and the Vicsport and AAA

Play SSA Promotional video. 5000 AAA Play also successfully hosted its first live Facebook event and increased 4000 Sports Assemblies (RSAs) in the number of followers and overall 2017-18 has been a 87.7% 3000 landmark year for AAA Play. preparation to expand the AAA Play engagement across all social media reach to regional Victoria; platforms. 2000 We have expanded our reach, engaging • Increased awareness of our work AAA Play’s increase in promotion and 1000 more users who need the website among the State Sporting Associations community engagement has resulted in service. We have achieved this by (SSAs) through the Vicsport and AAA a significant increase in the number of New Visitor Returning Visitor 0 focusing on building new partnerships Play stakeholder partnership; people who have accessed the while strengthening existing stakeholder Apr-18 Jan-18 Oct-17 Feb-18 July-17 Sep-17 Dec-17 Jun-18 Mar-18 Aug-17

AAA Play service in the 2017-18 Nov-17 • Development of relationships with May-18 relationships, which has led to more period. Our unique website users, which metropolitan Melbourne leisure Page Views Sessions Users Victorians living with a disability indicates the number of individuals who Figure 2: Gender of New Visitors centres in preparation for new AAA accessing sport and active recreation access the website grew to 19,721; an to AAA Play Website Play service offerings; opportunities via the AAA Play website. increase of 5.99% on the previous year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 • Launch of the Vicsport and AAA Play and a growth of 5.86% in new users. SSA promotional video. The number of sessions, which is an Figure 5: Total Unique Visits 2014-18 Among these achievements, AAA Play indication of loyalty and repeat visits has continued to move from strength to the AAA Play website increased by 2500 to strength, growing its presence by 0.83% to 25,294 for the year, with providing people living with a disability each visitor engaging with an average of 2.73 pages per session. easy access to accurate information on 38.4% 2000 inclusive sport and recreation programs. 2017-18 is a demonstration of the Month-on-month website usage has commitment the AAA Play program, grown, bringing the average number Reclink Australia, and Sport and 61.6% 1500 of unique visitors to more than 2,500 Recreation Victoria have in promoting people per month. This equates to inclusive sport and recreation programs in Victoria. The consideration and around 72,000 unique visitors since 1000 AAA Play began in 2014. These planning given to this year’s activities users have engaged with AAA Play will enable 2018-19 to flourish, with new initiatives to better support a Female Male more than 117, 000 times and 500 viewed more than 330,000 pages! broader community. A big thank you to the Victorian State Government for their support of AAA Figure 3: Age of New Visitors 0 Play through the Department of Sport This financial year has been an to AAA Play Website and Recreation, Vicsport and all Jul- 14 Jul- 15 Jul- 16 Jul- 17 Jan- 14 Jan- 15 Jan- 16 Jan- 17 Jan- 18 Sep- 14 Sep- 15 Sep- 16 Sep- 17 Mar- 14 Mar- 15 Mar- 16 Mar- 17 Mar- 18 Mar- Nov- 14 Nov- 15 Nov- 16 Nov- 17 May- 18 May- important one in establishing the our SSA, LGA, and RSA partners for July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 14 May- 15 May- 16 May- 17 May- foundations necessary to take AAA their great work providing sport and Users Play to new heights. Some of our key recreation opportunities for Victorians 5.76% achievements for 2017-18 include: living with a disability. • The restructure and appointment of 10.56% new roles within the AAA Play team to 25.03% expand our services; 12.09% • Development of the AAA Play website to support increased security, database accuracy, and customer insights; 19.21% 27.35% • Front-end web development to increase the capacity for aaavic.org to offer state wide sport and active recreation options for all Victorians; • Development of key stakeholder 18-24 25-34 35-44 relationships with the 9 Regional 45-54 55-64 65+

20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 21 This year the program accommodated new participants while transitioning change and Reclink India Art Therapy getting to know each other through art. Funded through targeted The Reclink Art Therapy A butterfly narrative of the cocoon growing and developing in colour philanthropic donations, program at Wallaroo and parallel designs was chosen the reach of Reclink India, Community House in by participants who acknowledged our international program Hastings is a place of strengths shared with words such as Hope, Resilience, Vitality. The group of is well on its way to achieve creativity and support women have journeyed together through the target of engaging over for women experiencing problem-solving in art making, creative challenges in daily living. collage and used varied textiles and 50,000 weekly participations papers to express their feelings and across India by mid-2020. This may be social isolation, migration emotions. to a new country, past traumas that have This year we engaged over 6,400 impacted on well-being, mental health school children every week playing diagnosis, anxiety and/or depression. Australian Rules football as an organised The program has been a safe space and sports activity to improve the physical, place for art making which encourages psychological and social development participants to express and focus on of all participants. Introducing Australian well-being. Rules Football in schools has vastly increased the scope of development Gaye Hart of the game and has created real opportunities for female school children ”Group activities in art making playing sport for the first time in their bring individuals together to school. Mumbai is where our largest problem-solve and support each group of players and coaches involved other through a non-judgemental in the Reclink India are followed by experience.” Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh provinces, actively supporting our schools and community program. It is pleasing to note that today 20 schools across 12 cities in India have formally Reclink Member Agencies adopted the Reclink India program as their primary whole-of-school sports 90 82 program. 80 71 70 We extend our sincere appreciation 60 60 to Lincoln Harris and India Unbound, 50 Anthony Phillip and Phillips Foundation, 40 Ed Phillips [Saints FC], Tom Phillips 26 27 30 [Collingwood FC] and Rhan Harris 16 20 for their ongoing commitment to the 8 10 Reclink India Program and generosity 0 0 in providing valued resources, training, ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA coaching, and supporting the growth and development of the program. Performance Report Report

Programs Activities Number of Participation Volunteers* Volunteering Individuals Opportunities Hours Reclink National Program 62 3282 45778 240 4151 Lincoln Harris ActiVIC Program 29 3502 7183 132 1029 “One of the major challenges faced throughout all the participating regions is Sport, Recreation and Arts 26 2962 17481 unavailability of proper playing grounds. Most of the schools involved in the Indigenous Sport Program 24 1002 7500 footy programs across all states are not equipped with a proper sports ground Employment Pathways 10 407 29620 6 2640 with suitable playing surfaces. Hence all the activities take place either in the Housing & Community Safety Program 192 380 4028 school premises or public parks and private football fields in close proximity to Training Partnership 1 10 440 the schools.” Total 344 11545 112030 378 7820

*Number does not include the volunteers in the national Reclink Community Cups which is estimated over 700

22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 23 Melbourne Reclink Events, Fundraising and Volunteers Community Cup This year’s national theme was informed The Reclink Community Cup toured nationally for the second time in 2018. by Sly and the Family Stone’s popular Now established as a much anticipated annual community event featuring the unique combination of sport and music, some 60’s song “We are no better and neither 20,000+ patrons across the nation supported our seven Reclink Community Cups, raising more than $200,000 to enable are you. We are the same, whatever Reclink to continue to promote and deliver our sports, arts and recreation programs for disadvantaged Australians. we do. We are everyday people.” Its everyday people coming together Our sincere gratitude goes to each of our Reclink Event Organising Committees, the musicians who provide endless to celebrate equality, diversity and entertainment, the on-field magic all the teams bring to each Community Cup, our colourful cheer squads, our tireless and community that counts. enthusiastic volunteers and the general public who so generously support these special community fundraising events. This year the Reclink Community Cup welcomed a new major sponsor Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, who were delighted and proud to be involved in this grass roots event. We also celebrated the Member for Cooper and Richard Silver Jubilee Rockdogs celebrating 25 Di Natalie Senator for Victoria for years of grassroots footy. On behalf of their ongoing support. Reclink Australia, we extend our sincere Once again, a huge thank you appreciation to all those individuals, artists to everyone supporting this year’s and bands who have played in and have Melbourne Reclink Community Cup, supported the Rockdogs, over all those especially our community radio partners years. PBS and 3RRR, the City of Yarra, Young The Melbourne Reclink Community Henry’s, MEAA, Music Victoria, Nelson Cup was attended by over 10,000 Alexander, Channel 31, musicians and people who were entertained by players from Rockdogs and Megahertz, well-known bands The Aints, Cable Ties, the colourful cheer squads, coaches, Hiatus Kaiyote, Cartridge Family, Rudely umpires, support crew, our loyal Interrupted and Kutcha Edwards for volunteers and to the local members delivering the welcome to country and of State and Federal parliaments who theme song. actively support this wonderful event, thanks for your outstanding generosity We also expressed our sincere gratitude and support. to Hon Martin Foley MP Minister for Creative Arts for the grant provided by A special thank you to our dedicated the Victorian Government towards the Organising Committee: Roger Grierson, cost of music production and the Hon Nick Cooper, Adrian Basso, Dave Richard Wynne Member for Richmond, Houchin, Emily, Bec, Deb and our Fiona Patten MP Member for Northern Reclink team led by Brett Long for the Metropolitan, Ged Kearney MP Federal combined outstanding contributions.

Key Events Reclink Community Cup – National Tour: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Brisbane, Canberra

Reclink Australia Football Series and Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne

Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Series

Reclink CAAMA Football Finals – Alice Springs

Kaleidoscope Art Festival – Sydney

Resilience Film Challenge – Sydney

24 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 25 Sydney Reclink This year also saw live music being Fremantle Reclink played since the first event back in Community Cup 2012, with great performances by Community Cup Now a well-recognised fixture in Bachelor Pad, SCABZ, and DJ Mario The Fremantle Reclink Community Cup Speedwagon. Sydney’s inner urban community has received a huge boost with the City calendar of cultural events, the Sydney Our thanks and sincere appreciation go of Fremantle committing to a three-year Reclink Community Cup returned to the to Adam Yee and all the loyal volunteers sponsorship agreement to ensure the iconic Henson Park for its seventh year involved in organising and helping out running on Sunday 6 August. It is not event remains in that wonderful city. on the event day, as well as our partners surprising that Henson Park is known The Newshounds (media) and the as one of the most beautiful traditional and supporters 2SER, FBi Radio, AFL Bandgropers (musos) played a “skills suburban sporting arenas in the country, NSW/ACT, Golden Barley Hotel, Sydney with over 1,500 people attending the Park Hotel, Yves Silveira, Wombat Grafx, ‘n thrills” footy match, watched on by event. and Waterlogic Australia. over 1,300 people. The crowd was entertained by some great live music performances from some of the West’s talented musicians and bands. Our sincere thanks to Councillor Brad Pettitt, Mayor City of Fremantle and Ben Wyatt MP, Treasurer of Western Australia who both pulled on their boots, and Josh Wilson MP, Federal Member for Fremantle for his outstanding support of the event. Once again, our gratitude and thanks go to Chris Wheeldon, Stu Macleod and the RTRFM team, our organising committee, our loyal volunteers, and all our fantastic sponsors including MEAA and Gage Roads Brewery for their support. We were also delighted to have our Western Australia staff Michelle, We were delighted to have our long- Simone, and Melissa support the event time supporter, footy and music stalwart, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Federal on the day. Member for Grayndler along with Jenny Leong MP, State Member for Newtown open this year’s event, and both delivered a rousing message of support for their teams.

26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 27 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup Brisbane Reclink

In its fourth year, the Adelaide Reclink Community Cup Community Cup continues to receive strong support from our key South The Brisbane Reclink Community Cup Australian partners at Radio Adelaide, 3D Radio, Fresh FM, has grown in depth and breadth this and Nine News Adelaide. Despite some overcast weather conditions this did not dampen the enthusiasm of attendees at year, firstly moving to a new location at this year’s event, which grew to over 1,500 people. the Bendigo Bank Oval at Hickey Park, Our thanks to the Norwood Football Club for hosting our while also building on our reputation event at the iconic Coopers Stadium Norwood. After a close for showcasing some of Brisbane’s three quarters the Rockatoos once again ran away with a best musicians. This year we saw live win over the Adelaide Anchors, extending their record to four performances from Mad Macka, Requin, straight wins. Marville, and DJ Sad Dad along with an Event organisers extend their sincere appreciation to everyone attendance of over 1,300 people. involved in the 2018 events, especially Steven Marshall SA Premier, Tammy Franks MLC, Kyam Maher MLC, Katrine This third annual charity match featured Hildyard MP, Scene Change, Australian Music Press, Coopers, some energetic players; the Rocking Redlegs, Blundstone, Udaberri, The Salt Design, Hawkers Beer, Pirate Life Brewing, and Bowden Print. Horses (musicians) playing Aussie rules football against the Brisbane Lines (community radio/media) including 4ZZZ stalwarts, politicians, music insiders, street press staff, and industry professionals.

Our sincere thanks to our Organising Committee, Shaz, Amy, Jeremiah, Megan, Xavier, Michelle, Grace, Brank, Belly, Natasha, Harmonie, Steve, and Deb Langley for all their support. To all the musicians and media personalities, 4ZZZ, Senator Anthony Chisholm, Senator Andrew Bartlett, the Football Club, AFL Queensland, Young Henry’s, MEAA, Sonic Sherpa and Nether World, Minuteman Press, Wilston Grange Bendigo Bank, and all sponsors, our staff, and the loyal volunteers for making this a fantastic event.

28 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 29 Hobart Reclink The event featured the Ramonas (media) Blundstone ‘Boot the Boot’ competition. Canberra Reclink Community Cup and the Van Diemen Dogs (musicians) All money raised goes towards Reclink Community Cup playing a lively match, watched on by Australia’s sport, recreation, and arts Tasmania’s brisk and sunny weather in fans who were also entertained by some activities for Tasmanians experiencing The second year of the Canberra Reclink Community Cup was played the south was once again favourable disadvantage. of Tasmania’s great live music. on a sunny Sunday afternoon at to our Hobart Reclink Community We extend our sincere appreciation to Jamison Oval cheered on by over Cup, which continues to grow in both 500 patrons. Canberra’s musical talent, Fletcher Austin and the local organising attendance and energy on the field at The Lime Stones played for glory and committee, and this year the event the Cup against the combined talents the Queenborough Oval. was supported by our State Manager, of Canberra’s radio and media ranks, The Noise – and for a second time The A special thanks to Jacquie Petrusma Richard Allanby. A huge thanks to the Lime Stones out-classed The Noise in a MP, Minister for Sport for attending Hon Will Hodgman MP, Premier of thriller. The local choir Mixtape Chorus the event and tossing the coin, and to Tasmania, Hobart Mercury, ABC Hobart, sang the local Community Cup anthem, local members David O’Byrne MP for media personalities, all our sponsors and gained a huge ovation from the audience. Franklin and Michael Gaffney MP for and Blundstone for coming on board Mersey who both pulled on their boots to sponsor the local event, and for also We were delighted to have local members of the Legislative Assembly, for charity. contributing to the entertainment with the ACT Leader Alistair Coe MLA and Mark Parton MLA pull on the boots for The Noise along with local ABC Radio personalities, and Canberra Times and Fairfax journalists. A huge thanks to everyone who has worked tirelessly to bring this event to Canberra, especially Tim Daly and all those on the Organising Committee, our volunteers, team managers, all the players, coaches and support staff, Community Radio 2XX, the musicians who played on the day, and the pre and post-game fund raisers, cheers squads, sponsors, and the crowd.

Reclink Volunteers The work that Reclink Australia undertakes would simply not be possible without the support of our hundreds of loyal and talented volunteers. From administrative support, to assisting with events and programs and acting as ambassadors and advocates of Reclink Australia, volunteers are vital to the success of our programs across Australia. With more than 1000 active volunteers Reclink Australia is grateful for their combined assistance in helping deliver our major events and supporting our diverse range of sport, recreation and arts programs across Australia.

30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 31 Our Activities Reclink Australia, in partnership with our member agencies and support from our strategic Social, Cultural partners and supporters, has offered the following activities to disadvantaged communities and Educational throughout Australia. The ‘whole of community’ approach empowers our member agencies Arts Aquarium outing to determine which activities are needed in their community. Local knowledge drives our Airbrush art Avenue Community response to local needs. 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 Activities Aerobics Circuit Kayaking Snorkelling Baking Archery Croquet Mini golf Soccer Beading Darts Outdoor adventure Squash Aqua aerobics Health and Wellbeing Belly dancing Diving Rage Cage Soccer Steady steps classes Aqua program Acupuncture Boot camp Fishing Resistance training Supa-golf Badminton Chiropractic Boxing and self defence Futsal Rock climbing Surfing Ballroom dancing Cooking club Car Maintenance Go carting Roller blading Swimming Basketball Kanangra Court Gardening Project Circus workshops Golf Run, Walk, Roll Table tennis Bike riding Massage Creative arts Group fitness Taekwondo Running Planting for pizzas High Tea luncheon Blind soccer Gym Tennis Salsa and Qigong Jewellery making workshops BMX Hip hop dance Latin dancing Tenpin bowling Sahaja meditation Make up session Bocce Horse riding Sailing Volleyball Self defence Music therapy Boxing Skateboarding Scooter competitions Walking group Stretch and relaxation Nutrition Bush walking Indoor beach volleyball Wheelchair basketball Scuba diving Tai Chi Pamper day Cardio fitness and weights Indoor cricket Skating Wheelchair dancing Yoga Zumba

32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 33 Hills Community Options Inc.- Centennial Hellyer College Moonee Valley City Council Graylands Hospital - North Metro Area Our Members Court Langford Support Services Neami Brunswick Health Service, Mental Health Hoops 4 Life Launceston City Mission Neami National - Preston Headspace - YEPP With over 290 health, welfare and community organisations currently Housing Choices - Sth Australia Life Without Barrier - Rocherlea Norlane Community Initiatives Headspace Osborne Park Hungry No More - Mt Barker Unting Church SA engaged with Reclink Australia’s program, Reclink Australia continues to Migrant Resource Centre (Southern North Western Mental Health Helping Minds Hutt Street Centre - Aged City Living Program Tasmanian) Inc. Odyssey House Victoria Interchange Inc. - Melville play a critical role in the community sector in ensuring that individuals from HYPA - FLO Migrant Resource Centre North Orygen Youth Health Interchange Inc. - Spearwood disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with participation opportunities. Junction Community Centre National Joblink - Burnie Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre Life Without Barriers - Christies Beach National Joblink - Launceston Port Phillip Housing Association Membership to Reclink Australia provides community organisations with the Life Without Barriers - Bibra Lake Life Without Barriers - Mental Health Respite National Joblink - Moonah Prahran Mission following benefits: Life Without Barriers - Disability & Mental Life Without Barriers - SAFKI PIR OAK Possability Reciprocate Pathways Inc Life Without Barriers - South Terrace Health Respite • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; RFT - Richmond Fellowship Tasmania ReSoul Church Little Hamton Baptist Church Life Without Barriers - Ngatti House Tas TAFE Sacred Heart Mission Inc. • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for Mid Murray Council The Link - Youth Health Services Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA - SalvoCare Eastern disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; Mind Australia - Burnside Residential Services The Salvation Army - Bridge Program West Leederville) SalvoConnect Barwon Mind Australia - Glynde Ulverstone Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA) • Networking with other organisations, targeting people experiencing SHARC (Self Help for Addiction Resource The Salvation Army - Common Ground - Mt. Lawley Mind Australia Ltd - SA North South & Country Centre) disadvantage; and Tasmania Mount Baker High School Skill Invest Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA) The Salvation Army - Supported Housing (SASH) Midland • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into mainstream Murray Mallee General Practice Network Inc Somali Community Inc. Murray Mallee GP Network Whitelion community based activities through our Transformational Links program. St. Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre Mercy Community Services Inc NEAMI Ltd - IPRSS Wise Employment - Devonport St. Mark’s Community Centre - Sport & Rec. Mission Australia - DAYS - Detox Unit Neami National - Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following organisations: St. Mary House of Welcome Mission Australia - Drug and Alcohol Youth NEAMI National - Mt.Barker Victoria St. Vincent’s Prague House Service -DAYS Neami National - Street to Home Alfred Health New South Wales Headspace - Bundaberg The Salvation Army - Adult Services Mission Australia - Youthbeat Neami National - Victor Harbor Anglicare Victoria - Box Hill Asylum Seekers Centre - Becher House Integrate Rehab The Salvation Army - Flagstaff Crisis Mosaic Community Care OARS Community Transitions, Arabic Welfare Inc. Beehive Industries Co-operative Limited Integrated Disability Support Services Ltd Accommodation -Recreation Program Multicultural Services Centre WA Onkaparinga Arbias - Community Programs Blacktown Youth Services Association Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. The Salvation Army - Foley House Neami National - Shenton park Mission Australia - Service Delivery Western (KENG) Re-Engage Youth Services Arrow Health The Salvation Army - kensington One2One Sydney Loganlea Community Association Inc. Relationships Australia - SA West Arts Access Victoria The Salvation Army - St.Kilda Army Crisis Orion Services - Belmont Mission Australia - Sydney Centre Lotus Vana Resort Inc. Relationships Australia - South Australia Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - Dandenong Centre Outcare Inc. Mood Active Micah Projects - The Hive SA Health Australian Muslim Social Service Agency The Salvation Army - The Open Door - Adult Neami National - Hurstville National Coaching Institute Skylight City Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Service Network Perth Inner City Youth Services (PICYS) Odyssey House Neami National - Strathpine Skylight Mannum Brooklyn House Supported Accommodation The Wellington Collingwood Inc Port School PCYC MT DRUITT Ozcare - South Brisbane Men’s Hostel St Vincent De Paul Society Brotherhood of St. Laurence United International Church Richmond Wellbeing Fellowship W.A. Richmond PRA - Buckingham House QLD Health Teen Challenge SA INC Calm Link Up Program Victorian Tonga Basketball Association - Ngullamia Heatlhy St. Vincent de Paul Society - Ozanam Resilience Sailing Inc. The Ladder Project Foundation Charles La Trobe College VincentCare Victoria - Northern Community Rocky Bay - Getabout Learning Centre Special Olympics Australia - Bundaberg The Salvation Army - Towards Independence COHEALTH - Collingwood Hub Ruah Community Services - Inreach Team The Australian Centre for Social Innovation The Salvation Army - Tom Quinn Community Tyndale Christian School COHEALTH - Footscray VincentCare, Victoria - Ozanam Community Fremantle UCA - Parramatta Nepean Presbytery Centre Unison Property Corporation COHEALTH - Melbourne City Centre Ruah Community Services - Recreation Team Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Valley Hearts Inc. Uniting Communities - Rubys Edwardstown Community Veracity Ltd VincentCare, Victoria - Quin House North Western Sydney Local Health District YFS Ltd Uniting Communities - Rubys Reunification Court Services Victoria Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc. SMP Lifeskills2work Women’s Activities & Self Help House Youth Advocacy Centre Inc. Program Destiny Transformations Wintringham - Delahey Southern Cross Care - Rivervale Northern Territory Uniting Communities - TYRC Drug Court of Victoria Wintringham - Williamstown Hostel South Australia SSEN.BE- School of Special Behaviour Needs Bushmob Inc Uniting SA ACH Group Eastern Health - Maroondah CCU/MSTS Wintringham Specialist Aged Care Behaviour & Engagement Casa Central Australia Inc. Uniting SA (Formarly UCWPA) Eastern Regions Mental Health Association YMCA Victoria - Dandenong Leisure Facilities Community Health Service St John of God DASA - Drug & Alcohol Services Association Adelaide Hills Vocational College Unity Housing Company E-Focus (Dep. Of Himilo Community Youth Projects St. Bartholomew’s House - Homeless and Foster Carers Association NT Incorporated Australian Red Cross Unting Country SA Connect) Youth Support & Advocacy Service - YSAS Transitonal Services Life Without Barriers Baptist Care - Westcare Daycentre and Victor Harbor High School genU YSAS - Dandenong Mental Health Association of Central Westcare Choir Western Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs Housing First Ltd St. Bartholomew’s House - Sunflower Western Australia Australia (MHACA) Belgravia Leasure YMCA - Fleurieu Aquatic Centre Ice Sports Victoria Inc St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health 360 Health + Community Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjarra Yankunytjatjara British Sub Aqua Club YMCA South Australia - Community Inner West Area Mental Health Service - Support Services - Arnott Villas 55 Central Inc (NPY) Women’s Council Catherine House Inc Strenthening Norfolk Terrace - Community Care Unit St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Advanced Personnel Management (APM) The Salvation Army - Alice Springs Centacare – Murray Bridge Youth Inc. Inner West Mental Health Service Support Services - Bentley Villas Anglicare WA - Foyer Oxford Queensland City of Onkaparinga Tasmania Kensington Community Recreation Centre St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Association for Services to Torture & Trauma Access Arts City of Port Adelaide, Enfield Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North Community Kew Nieghbourhood Learning Centre Support Services - Swan Villas Survivors (ASeTTS) Australian Red Cross - Jeay’s Street Community Bridging Services Services Ladder Geelong The Salvation Army - Homelessness Services Community Centre Autism Association of Western Australia Community Bridging Services - Elizabeth Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - North West Latitude - Directions for Young People Inc Uniting Care West - Homeless Beenleigh District Darts Association Avivo - Osborne Park Community Living Australia Community Services Launch Housing (Previousluy Hanover Accommodation Support Services Brian Kerle BasketBall Welfare Services) Breathing Space - Communicare District Council of Mount Barker Anglicare Tasmania Inc. - South Community Uniting Care West - Specialist Re-entry Services Bundaberg RSL - Sub Branch Services Leisure Networks Cahoots El Shaddai Camping Centre Urban Fabric Carers Link Children and Youth Services Life Without Barriers CARAD - Centre for Asylum Seekers, Fraser Park Primary School Valued Lives Foundation Community Lifestyle Support Claremont College Macleod YMCA Refugees & Detainees Gawler & District College B-12 West Australian Group Shalom FIRST (Foundation for Independence, Dudley House McAuley Community Services for Women Cyrenian House Gawler Youth Workers Network Recreation & Social Training) Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Mind Australia - Peer Recovery Communities Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation Whitelion WA Headspace - Adelaide (HYEPP) Foundation for Independence Recreation & Glenorchy City Council Program Focused Supports Pty Ltd Workpower Hills Community Options Inc. - Mt.Barker Social Training Inc Mind Australia - Sandridge Program Foundation Housing Workpower Inc. - Bibra Lake

34 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 35 AFL Victoria Corporate Traveller Mount Barker Lawn Bowls Club South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Gratitude Alice Springs Bowls Club Curve Group Murlpirrmarra South Yarra Football Club David Eadie John Nichol Peter Ryan Alice Springs Correctional Cycle Australia Murray Bridge Council Life Members Centre Sport 927 David Rhys Jones Josh Bull MLA Phil Cox Cycle Education ACT Oztix Allan Jeans (deceased) Allens Linklaters Sport Education Development Josh Wilson MP Phil Morley Department of Prime Minister Pathwayz – Cerebral Palsy Australia (SEDA) Greg Hunt (deceased) Australian Council of Trade and Cabinet League Don Hume Katrine Hildyard MP Phillip Douzel Unions Sports Chaplaincy Hayden Legro Department of Health and Patty’s Foods Doug Hawkins Kel Bryant Phillip Giallo Australian Federal Police Human Services, VIC St John’s Maroubra Mick Miller PBS 106.7FM Dyson Heppell Ken Wilson Ray Salao Australian Football League Department of Sport and St Vincent’s Hospital Peninsula Stand Up Paddle Douglas Holmes Kim Tan Rhan Harris Recreation, WA Individuals Australian Government School Stage Two Lighting Em Egan Koral Chandler DO Consulting Adam Yee Hon Richard Wynne MP Australian Institute of Flexible Pine Rivers Showground Surfing NSW Emma Peel Kyam Maher MLC Learning East Adrian Basso Senator Richard Di Natale Pink Fencing Surf Lifesaving Queensland Father Bob Maguire Lauren Taylor Rob Heath Australian Performing Rights Event Power Adrian Cloonan Association (APRA) Plakkit Talbot Family Foundation Fletcher Austin Leanne Smith Ron Alexander Eventpower Solutions Adrian Crawley Australian Red Cross Port Adelaide/Enfield Council Tasmanian Symphony Gareth Andrews Leaping Larry L Rose Cicero Eview Real Estate Orchestra Alan Pascoe Australian Trade Commission Port Power FC Gary Epple Leigh McGrane Ruari Currin Executive Security The District Council of Mount Alan Quaife Avant Card Portsea Surf Life Saving Club Barker FBi Radio Gavin Crosisca Lesley Hanson Hon Shannon Fentiman MP Alice Springs Correctional Bakehouse Studios Queensland Canoeing The Marquee People Centre Ged Kearney MP Lesley Hurley Fishing NSW Sharryn Bell Basketball Tasmania The Vic, Newtown Football West Alistair Coe MLA Gerard Hart Liam O’Shannessy Hon Shane Rattenbury MLA – Department of National Basketball Victoria Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tony Leggart Dive Co. Andrew Brackman Mayor Geoff Ablett Lincoln Harris Fremantle Football Club Stephen Patterson MP Bayside City Council Racing Triple R FM 102.7 Andrew Exton Glen McIver Liz Kirk Fresh 927 Hon Premier Steven Marshall MP Beam Global Australia Queensland Department of Victoria Police Pipe Band Hon Andrew Wilkie MP GE Money Education and Training Glenn Hester Luke Waters Stephen J. Peake Bendigo Bank Victorian Amateur Football Goulburn Valley Ice Angelisa Watts Glenn Watts Mark Bomber Thompson Stu Macleod – South Melbourne Queensland Health Association (VAFA) Hon Anthony Albanese MP BHSS Stage Systems Government of South Queensland Police Citizens Werribee Football Club Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Mark Fine Tammy Franks MLC Australia Senator Anthony Chisholm Ball & Doggett Papers Youth Welfare Association Wesley Church Adelaide Greg Barnes Mark Parton MLA Terry O’Brien Greek Welfare, SA Barry Silvester Bowls NSW Young Henrys Brewing Wesley Mission Hon Greg Hunt MP Mark Whiteman Terry O’Donnell Health Directorate – Company Ben Davison Bowls WA ACT Government Greg Tickner Hon Martin Foley MP Rev Tim Costello Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Hon Ben Carroll MP Hayden Legro Martyn Smith Bridgewater PCYC Hobart Aquatic Centre Western Australia Cricket Hon Tim Pallas MP Treasurer Rosenthal Association Hon Ben Wyatt Treasurer MLA Brisbane City Council Hobart City Council Hank Hubers Mary Meldrum Tony Biggs Rosny Golf Club Winnunga Nimmityjah Bill Cullen Canberra City Council Hobart PCYC Helen Cusack Matt Fisher Tony Proudfoot Rotary Club of Albert Park Aboriginal Health Service, ACT Canoeing WA Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Brad Pettitt Jack Reilly Matt Lee Virginia Cable Rotary Club of Fremantle Wirrpanda Foundation Brian Hanson Hon Jackie Petrusma MP Matthew Richardson 3 SER 97.7 Instinctive Chiropractic YMCA – Mount Barker Wayne Carey Albert Park Rotary Club of North Balwyn Brian Millett James Tunstall Prof Matthew Nicholson Central Australia Aboriginal Wayne Frith Media Association (CAAMA) Ipswich City Council Rotary Club of Sunbury Committees and Brian Presnell Jamin Heppell Senator Murray Watt Wayne Henwood Central Australia Football JPJ Audio Rotary Club of Werribee Advisory Groups Brian Taylor Senator Janet Rice Michelle Brown Hon Premier Will Hodgman MP League Rotary Club of Wyndham King Performance Reclink Community Cup Bruce Hill Jay Hynes Michael Danby MP Channel 31 Our 1000+ Reclink Volunteers Kingsborough Council Royce Consulting Organising Committees Cam Butler Jenny Leong MP Michael Gaffney MLC Cherry Bar Lifeline Community Care, QLD RTR FM Frank Galbally Cup Committee Carby Warby Organisations Chisholm and Gamon Hon Jenny Macklin MP Nat Cook MLA Lock and Load Ryan Commercial Lawyers The Transformers Choir Chris Wheeldon 97.7 3SER-FM City of Fremantle Organising Team Jeremy Dickson Neale Burgess MLA Logan City Council Scubacom Reclink Women Participation Christine Couzens MLA Hon Jim Chalmers MP Nick Cable ACT Justice and Community City of Maribyrnong SecondBite Safety Directorate Lord Taverners in Sport Committee Cindy O’Connor Jo Cusack Nick Cooper City of Melbourne SEN 1116 Able Australia Luby Foundation Crackers Keenan Joanne Rockwell Senator Nick McKim City of Sydney Shulu Foundation Schools Accru Accounting Mac ‘n’ Me Graphics Craig Lynch Joanne Ryan MP Senator Nick Xenophon City of Port Phillip Skydive Australia Australian Institute of Music ACT Health Directorate Madman Printing Damien Taylor Joffa Corfe Senator Penny Wong Civic Guides Media Snorkel Safari Emmanuel College Adelaide City Council MEAA Cr Danae Bosler John Cullen Peter Burke Clarence PCYC Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Mary MacKillop College Adelaide FC Midway Print Solutions Clontarf AFL Academy Club Darren Vowles Jon Von Goes Peter Cates Momentum Builders The Hutchins School Adelaide Police South Australian Cricket Dave Barrett John Cicero Peter Crofts Coastline Church Wesley College Adelaide Symphony Mornington Shire Council Association (SACA) Cockburn Council Xavier College Dave Houchin Hon John Eren MP Peter Diacos Orchestra Moreton Bay Regional South Australian Government Dave Hughes John Dever Peter Hession AFL Central Australia Complete Function Hire Council Department of Environment, Dave Oliver John Goidridge Peter Monagle AFL Tasmania Corner Hotel Mount Barker Council Water and Natural Resources

36 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 37 Our National Footprint Reclink Australia Staff

Networks Reclink National Program Sports Programs Reclink Adelaide City, SA Victoria Cricket Community Cups Adelaide Hills/Murraylands, SA Hastings/Frankston Adelaide, SA Melbourne, Hobart, Alice Springs, NT Dandenong/Doveton Melbourne, VIC Canberra, Adelaide, Ballarat, VIC Perth/Fremantle, WA Corio/Norlane Sydney, Perth, Brisbane Bendigo, VIC Melton/Sunbury Alice Springs NT Brisbane North, QLD League Tag Brisbane South, QLD Tasmania Brisbane, Ipswich, Canberra, ACT Brighton Moreton Bay QLD Pathways to Burnie/Devonport Fleurieu/Kangaroo Island Soccer Employment Fremantle, WA Launceston/Georgetown Brisbane, Logan, QLD Hobart, TAS New South Wales Adelaide, SA Caboolture, Bundaberg, Ipswich, QLD Sydney Perth, WA Wide Bay, Beaudesert, Kwinana, WA Parramatta Pool Crestmead, QLD Logan, QLD Blacktown Melbourne, VIC South Melbourne, VIC Melbourne, VIC Basketball Melbourne – East, VIC South Australia Melbourne, VIC Elizabeth Melbourne – North, VIC Lawn Bowls Housing and Adelaide Melbourne – South, VIC Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, SA Community Safety Melbourne – West, VIC Western Australia Volleyball Midland, WA Perth Ipswich, Moreton Bay, QLD Canberra, ACT Moreton Bay, QLD Balga Sport Perth, WA Fremantle Wiluna, WA Sydney, NSW Reclink Employment , SA Queensland Caboolture/Fortitude Valley Services Logan/Crestmead Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg/Widebay AFL Programs Kalkie, QLD ActiVIC Adelaide, SA Alice Springs, NT Brimbank, Broadmeadows, Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary: John Ballis Perth/Fremantle, WA VRGF Football Casey, Flemington, Geelong Reclink Pop-Up Sports Victoria League Founder and Development: Peter Cullen AM Greater Dandenong, Melton, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Wiluna, WA Central Goldfields, Finance Manager: Katrina McBeath (resigned August 2017) Contact Us West Heidelberg, Wyndham, VIC Fortitude Valley, Logan, QLD Youth Football, TAS Latrobe Valley, VIC Finance and Corporate Services Manager: Phil Morley (commenced September 2017) National Office Assistant Accountant: Hillel Freedman PO BOX 201, Finance Officer: Trinadh Bandaru (commenced November 2017) South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Employment Services Coordinator: Charlie Panopoulos (commenced October 2017) Phone 03 9419 6672 Project Officer: Jason Harris (commenced February 2018) ACT Social Media and Communications Manager: Miriam Wallace (contract ended June 2018) PO BOX 194, Gungahlin, ACT 2912 Bundaberg Central/Kalkie Phone 0412 342 929 Bundaberg/ Wide Bay Events Coordinator: Sue Kirk (resigned November 2017) NT Bundaberg/ Wide Bay Event, Volunteers and Sponsorship Manager: Brett Long (commenced January 2018) Northern Territory Caboolture/Fortitude Valley PO BOX 3501, Alice Springs, NT 0871 Cricket, Alice Springs State Manager - Victoria: Chris Lacey Fortitude Valley/Logan Phone 0401 735 813 Alice Springs League Tag: Brisbane/ State Manager - New South Wales: Ursula Gleeson (commenced March 2018) Alice Springs Ipswich/Moreton Bay Program Manager - Northern Territory: Cathy Farrer Queensland QLD Soccer: Brisbane/ Logan Bundaberg 458 Wickham Street, Volleyball: Ipswich/ Program Manager - Australian Capital Territory: Mark Ransome Caboolture Moreton Bay Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 WA Caboolture Reclink Community Cup Beaudesert State Manager - South Australia: Andy Asser Wiluna Brisbane North Phone 0414 805 078 Crestmead Wiluna Brisbane South State Manager - Queensland: Steve Hutchinson Moreton Bay South Australia Perth/Fremantle/Balga SA State Manager - Western Australia: Michelle Duffield (commenced September 2017) Cricket: Perth/ Fremantle Logan PO Box 388, Mount Barker, SA 5251 Ipswich Soccer: Perth State Manager - Tasmania: Richard Allanby (commenced April 2018) Phone 0408 808 533 Reclink Community Cup Fleurieu/Kangaroo Island/ NSW Sydney Perth/Fremantle Yorke Peninsula Sydney/Parramatta/Blacktown Manager - AAA Play: Libbi Cunnington (resigned October 2017) Perth/Fremantle New South Wales (Sydney) Central Canberra Reclink Community Cup Midland Adelaide/Elizabeth CanberraACT Manager - AAA Play: Laura Jenkins (commenced May 2018) Goldfields Canberra Bendigo PO Box 663, Kellyville NSW 2155 Kwinana Cricket: Adelaide Ballarat Support Officer – AAA Play: Taylah Kiely (contract ended September 2017) Lawn Bowls: Adelaide, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge Melbourne Phone 0432 734 995 Soccer: Adelaide VIC Latrobe Valley Sports Leagues South Melbourne Melbourne East AFL Leagues Adelaide City Melbourne North Tasmania Adelaide Donated by Networks Devonport Melbourne South 1 Self’s Point Road, New Town TAS 7008 Reclink Community Cup Melbourne West Pathways to Employment Burnie Adelaide/Murraylands Victoria Design and production Print Paper stock Phone 0410 449 636 Housing & Community Safety Mount Barker Youth Football Reclink Community Cup Reclink National Program Hobart TAS ActiVIC Western Australia VRGF Football League Reclink Community Cup Melbourne: Basketball, Cricket, Pool, Soccer PO Box 182, Mirrabooka WA 6061 Reclink Community Cups Brighton Launceston/ Melton/Sunbury ActiVIC Georgetown Hastings/Frankston Photos by: Carbie Warbie, Suzanne Phoenix, Tameika Brumby, Campbell Manderson, Phone 0423 510 498 Reclink Pop-Up Sports Dandenong/Doveton Peter Monagle, Shane Barrie, VRGF and Special Olympics Australia. 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Reclink Australia ABN 53 046 843 443 Email [email protected] ACN 131 719 027 Website www.reclink.org 115B Ferrars Street, Facebook.com/ReclinkAustralia South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Twitter.com/ReclinkAus PO Box 201, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 2017-18 Annual Report Phone 03 9419 6672 published November 2018