Annual Report 2016-2017

Sisters of Charity Foundation Level 7 / 35 Grafton Street BONDI JUNCTION NSW 2022 T: (02) 9367 1211 E: [email protected] WEB : www.sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au WELCOME CONTENTS

The Sisters of Charity Foundation is About the Sisters of Charity Foundation ...... 3 committed to responding creatively to the The History of the Sisters of Charity Foundation . . . . 3 current and emerging needs of the poor and Message from our Patron ...... 4 disadvantaged. Often, through no fault of their Message from the Trustees ...... 5 own, people find they are unable to take care Chairman’s Report ...... 6 of themselves or their loved ones. CEO’s Report ...... 7 They need a helping hand through these Scholarship Program ...... 8 difficult times. Asylum Seekers Housing Project ...... 9 Community Grant Programs ...... 10 We strive to offer that assistance by investing Bequest Program ...... 12 in projects that give people the support and Christmas Card Design Competition ...... 12 skills they need to turn their life around. Organisations Receiving Grant Funding ...... 13 We invite you to help us offer relief and hope Board of Directors ...... 15 to those who need it most.

2 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 ABOUT THE SISTERS OF THE HISTORY OF CHARITY FOUNDATION THE SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION

The Sisters of Charity of Australia announced the establishment of the Moved by the plight of the needy in Ireland, beginnings the Sisters of Charity have Foundation in these words: in 1815 Mary Aikenhead founded the Sisters continued to answer the call to ministry of Charity to serve the poor. A request was in hospitals, schools, prisons and social sent from Australia to Mary Aikenhead to welfare activities in the community. send some Sisters to the most neglected In order to promote in perpetuity the “The Sisters of Charity Foundation has been established by portion of the Catholic world. Mary mission of the Australian Sisters of Aikenhead responded by appointing five the Congregation to promote in perpetuity the mission of Charity, specifically to the service of volunteer Sisters to Australia. the Sisters of Charity, especially the service of the poor”. the poor, the Congregation Leader and In 1838 these heroic and courageous Council established the Sisters of Charity women began their ministry in Australia by Foundation in 2000 assisting the convict women in the Female We are also committed to breaking the The broad aim and purpose is to: Factory at Parramatta. From these humble cycle of poverty by empowering committed • Assist in the creation and nurturing of young people to change their lives through ministries identified with the Sisters of education. Charity, particularly those that impact on the poor and under-served. 2012 marked the beginning of the Sisters of Charity Foundation Tertiary Scholarship • Make grants for public charitable Program. The program offers financial purposes that promote the mission and support for young people, who are the philosophy of the Sisters of Charity. financially disadvantaged and have lived in We strive to achieve these objectives by out-of-home care, to study at university. providing grants to community based Our scholarship program aims to give organisations within Australia, that work motivated young people a chance to build to reduce the effects of poverty and social a fulfilling career and positively influence isolation in urban and rural areas. the lives of those around them and the communities in which they live. We provide support and financial assistance to organisations that offer specialised The Sisters of Charity Foundation is services to groups and individuals across committed to growing the reach of our all areas of need including asylum seekers Community Grants Program and the and refugees, Indigenous Australians, number of Tertiary Scholarships in an effort disadvantaged youth, the disabled and to help those in need. The focus of each mentally ill, prison affected, women and program we support will be different but the children escaping domestic violence, the goal remains the same: to empower people, homeless, the drug and alcohol affected families and communities to overcome and the long-term unemployed. disadvantage and achieve a better quality of life

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 3 MESSAGE FROM OUR PATRON

The Sisters of Charity Foundation provides Over the coming year, the Foundation is invaluable support to those who are doing developing a major new project dedicated it tough and need a helping hand through to providing meaningful post-school difficult times, continuing a tradition of care, employment options for people with compassion and dedication that the Sisters profound disabilities. Participating in of Charity of Australia have delivered in our meaningful employment is a right many country since 1838. of us take for granted, but which, sadly, has not been an option for many people The gift of education is the greatest gift of living with disability. all, enabling young people to reach their full potential. Education not only changes As Patron, I extend the thanks of the the lives of individual students, it enriches community of New South Wales. In all us as a nation, through the skills and of these initiatives, the Sisters of Charity understanding our graduates bring to local Foundation is developing innovative and communities. practical solutions to the disadvantage and social isolation experienced by many in our In this respect, I am particularly delighted community that the Macquarie Group has come on His Excellency board as a major contributor to the Sisters General The Honourable of Charity Foundation Tertiary Scholarship David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Program which will enable the creation Governor of New South Wales. of another four scholarships at Western Sydney University for young people who have overcome profound disadvantage. The Foundation’s broad reach is also achieved through the Community Grant Program, funding a wide range of local services that have developed solutions to local problems and driving a creative partnership model of assistance across many areas of disadvantage which enables the Foundation to make a real difference.

4 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTEES

On behalf of the Sisters of Charity of The greatest asset we have is the Sisters And we are also grateful for the support Australia I would like to say that we are very themselves who hold the stories that of the benefactors and friends of the encouraged by the work of the Foundation continue to shape our identity and Foundation for the generous gifts that over the past year and the help it has been wellbeing. Stories are carriers of our enable the Foundation to restore hope to able to offer so many people in so many memories. We can become focused on those who experience the harshness of life. different ways. We value each person’s numbers when we reflect on the death We continue to be blessed by all who contribution and especially our Volunteers of so many Sisters of Charity these past minister with us carrying the mission and and Benefactors. 18 months. However, one of the more values of Mary Aikenhead into our present substantial narratives about religious Our Foundress, Mary Aikenhead in and our future. May love continue to life that is passing is the diminishment beginning the Congregation of the Sisters of overwhelm us and motivate us in all that narrative and a narrative that seems to be Charity wanted the Congregation to become we do emerging in its place is what is called a ‘extensively useful’ in serving the poor and narrative of deepening communion. To focus those in need. on diminishment can diminish all of us. The Foundation is meeting that purpose today. The communion narrative is an expanding one which makes space for the eruption of The development of the Community Grants spiritual energy throughout our world. Sr Clare Nolan rsc Program, the expansion of the Sisters of Congregational Leader Charity Foundation Tertiary Scholarship The Sisters of Charity of Australia are Program and the wonderful support being committed to ensuring the Foundation offered to asylum seekers at Providence is well placed to broaden its reach in the House, gives the Congregation confidence community and alleviate suffering. To that that the Foundation can continue the end we recently gifted a property owned by social justice imperative of the Gospel – to the Congregation to the Foundation so they proclaim good news to the poor, liberty to could build on the work they do through captives, sight to the blind, freedom to those Providence House and their partnership who are oppressed. (Luke 4). with the Asylum Seekers Centre. I would like to offer thanks to our Sisters for enabling the use of this wonderful resource to provide safe and secure housing to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 5 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

For most Australians life is secure and stable. The service offers twelve rehab beds for demonstrated as Directors. There is access to good education and a men aged 18 years to 60 years in a drug free Joining the Board are Sr Margaret Valentine supportive family. There is an expectation residential community. Funding support rsc, who most recently served as the Parish that life will follow a predictable pattern and given by the Sisters of Charity Foundation Pastoral Coordinator of the Myall Coast if there are any challenges we will have the has enabled Destiny Transformations to Parish and Mr Greg Khoury who has a strong resources to meet them. But this is not true provide clients with clothing and assistance business expertise and a demonstrated for all. Often, through no fault of their own, transitioning to employment so they can live commitment to the not-for-profit, people fall through the cracks and endure independently in the community. philanthropic sector. hardship and isolation. There is little support Since inception the Sisters of Charity and no tools to navigate the system. My sincere thanks go to my fellow Directors Foundation has distributed over $7m to who generously donate their time and The Sisters of Charity of Australia hundreds of organisations delivering services expertise to grow the reach of the Foundation. established the Sisters of Charity Foundation like Destiny Transformations that offer help in 2000 with a dedicated mission to alleviate where it is needed most. On behalf of the Board I would also like to poverty and social isolation for those who thank our management team Reba Meagher The Foundation seeks to provide assistance need a helping hand. For seventeen years we and Judy Christie who work to implement where, although the needs appear small and have demonstrated our ability to respond to the vision and mission of the Foundation so sometimes find it hard to attract funding, the pressing needs of individuals, families in keeping with the values of the Sisters of but when supported, has a disproportionate and local communities through our specially Charity of Australia. positive result. tailored programs and grants. The Sisters of Charity of Australia have made The Foundation greatly values the work The generosity of the Sisters of Charity an invaluable contribution to our nation of those who deliver compassionate and Australia and our donors has enabled through their role in the development of practical assistance, on our behalf, to those the Foundation to offer record levels of education and healthcare facilities. However, in our community who need a helping hand. assistance during 2016-2017. During we also owe a debt of gratitude for their the year we distributed $519,987 to 92 Our ability to respond and make an important tireless commitment to social justice and community organisations dedicated to difference to peoples’ lives is made possible determination to bring relief where it is effecting positive changes in peoples’ lives. because of the generosity of our donors. needed most. Even though the projects we support vary I would like to take this opportunity to The Sisters of Charity, through the greatly they are all dedicated to being of sincerely thank our donors and supporters. Foundation, are committed to realising the practical assistance to the poor. I think it also important to highlight that vision of their founder, Mary Aikenhead, and 100% of all donations given to the Sisters of have an ongoing commitment to restoring One example of the community organisations Charity Foundation go to the cause for which hope and building dignity in perpetuity we support is Destiny Transformations in they were given. Victoria. This is a residential rehabilitation program that is tackling the issues of During the course of the year Sr Libbey homelessness, poverty, drug use and mental Byrnes rsc and Mr Sam Hardjono retired illness with very practical assistance. from the Foundation Board. I would like to sincerely thank them both for the Richard Haddock AM dedication and compassion they consistently Chairman

6 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 CEO’S REPORT

The Sisters of Charity of Australia escape leaving their families behind to an intended purpose of better enabling the established the Sisters of Charity Foundation uncertain future. Through our partnership Foundation to meet the need for emergency with a generous corpus and a clear mission with the Asylum Seekers Centre, the accommodation for asylum seekers at risk to alleviate the plight of the poor and socially residents of Providence House are able to of homelessness. isolated. And so, in the year 2000 work receive caring, intensive support services We would like to extend our most sincere earnestly began on building partnerships to assist with the trauma of their individual thanks to the Sisters of Charity of Australia with local community organisations to offer circumstances and commence the often not only for their generosity but for relief and a helping hand to those who difficult journey of building a new life. entrusting us with the responsibility of needed it most. The Foundation remains Thankfully most of us will never know the ensuring their Foundation carries on their true to the original mission it was tasked trauma and grief experienced by those who mission in perpetuity. with by the Sisters, and in the true spirit of flee their homeland and arrive in Australia the Order’s Foundress, Mary Aikenhead, The Sisters gift is testament to the with nothing and in most cases knowing we continually strive to develop creative confidence they have in the Foundation to no one. The difficulty of their plight is solutions to emerging problems so we fulfill its mission of alleviating the plight of often compounded by the shifting sands of can offer practical assistance to the poor the poor and marginalised, to offer hope and government policy and at times, public opinion. and marginalised. dignity to those who need a helping hand. But we can take heart because of one In more recent times, the Foundation has Indeed, we would like to thank all of our constant – the committed and compassionate reflected the concern and priority the supporters for contributing to our ability to charitable and not-for-profit organisations Sisters of Charity Congregation has for extend our reach in the community through that offer support services to the individuals the very complex issues faced by those our scholarship program, community behind the media headlines and the social seeking asylum in Australia. In fact, in 2014, grants program and the asylum seekers workers who respect and support the to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the housing program. very basic human needs of men, women arrival of the Sisters of Charity in Australia and children when they are at their most The year ahead offers great opportunity for and honour their legacy, the Foundation vulnerable. growth in all of our programs and we look developed a new project to provide forward to working with you to forge the emergency and short-term transitional And thanks to a recent, very generous gift community partnerships that will make housing for asylum seekers with the from the Sisters of Charity Congregation a positive difference in people’s lives purchase of a block of four, two-bedroom the Foundation will be able to build on units know as Providence House. the assistance we offer displaced people through our partnership with Asylum Since it began, Providence House has Seekers Centre. provided good quality, safe accommodation to more than 74 people who have fled The Sisters of Charity Congregation religious, racial and political persecution in generously gifted the Foundation a six- Hon. Reba Meagher their homelands. Many have experienced bedroom house located in Berala (NSW) Chief Executive Officer torture, witnessed the death of their loved which had become surplus to their ones and had no option for survival but to requirements. The gift was made with the

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 7 THE SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This year we were delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate the graduation of two Sisters of Charity Foundation Tertiary Scholarship students, Maha Kamil and Renee Aholahi.

Maha graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing care go onto higher education compared to Renee Aholahi Maha Kamil (Advanced Studies) from the University of around 40% of other young people in their Sydney Nursing School and has gone on to full early twenties. time employment as an Emergency Nurse at Liverpool Hospital (NSW). Renee graduated This participation rate is unacceptably low and Renee Aholahi graduated with Maha Kamil graduated with with a Bachelor of Laws Honours and is now the SoCF is committed to creating educational a Bachelor of Laws Honours. a Bachelor of Nursing volunteering at the Aboriginal Legal Service and opportunities to encourage young people to (Advanced Studies). achieve their potential. “I will be forever grateful to the Sisters of working toward being admitted as a solicitor. Charity Foundation and to all those involved, “I would like to sincerely thank you for all We are very proud of the contribution our Our scholarships are primarily funded by the or to those who have contributed to the your support throughout my undergraduate graduates are making in their local generous gifts of our supporters and this year University Scholarship Program” degree. I plan on continuing my postgraduate communities and the role models they have the program received a welcome boost with studies in management/leadership and/or become to their family and friends and the a significant gift from the Macquarie Group. public health” inspiration they offer other young people The Macquarie Group generously provided facing challenges in their lives. funding for four, $30,000 scholarships for disadvantaged young women at Western The Sisters of Charity Tertiary Scholarship Sydney University, which brings the number Program is unique because it specifically of current scholarships to twelve, at six targets young people who have lived in foster different universities throughout Queensland, care or some other out-of-home care New South Wales and Victoria arrangement. Research shows less than 3% of young people that have lived in foster

8 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 ASYLUM SEEKERS HOUSING PROJECT

The Sisters of Charity •• Limited safe, appropriate and affordable Bernette, a single mother and her three The ASC caseworker assessed the family options in the private rental market children from East Asia, presented to ASC and devised a staged plan with Bernette to Foundation’s partnership •• Reports of exploitation / abuse either from seeking financial and accommodation manage the multiple urgent needs she had. with the Asylum Seekers relationships or previous from landlords support. They had relied on the generosity Within one week the casework team was able of a community member for short-term to accommodate the family in a self-contained •• Disruption to school as children on Centre has played an accommodation. However due to the size of unit at Providence House. That same week, substantive visas are ineligible for fee-free the home, it was becoming overcrowded and she was able to meet her short deadline to integral role in addressing public school, which can be anywhere from increasingly difficult for the children. apply for protection with the assistance of the the first 1 month to 2 years of the arrival the unique accommodation ASC lawyer. Bernette originally fled her country of origin In 2016/2017 financial year, Providence House and support needs of due to domestic violence against her and her accommodated 44 people or 14 cases, However, Bernette’s health continued to children. Without the protection of the state in women and families who including 22 children. 11 of the 14 cases concern the team. She continued to report which she came from and with fears for her transitioned into private rental accommodation intrusive thoughts and found it difficult to experience homelessness children, Bernette left for Australia without or supported, longer-term accommodation. eat and sleep. In addition, it became and are living in Australia notice. When she arrived at ASC, she had only apparent that her youngest son, Michael, Whilst living at Providence House, all school- one month to apply for protection, or else be whilst seeking protection. aged children were enrolled into school for was increasingly withdrawn and attached to at risk of losing prospective rights to work his mother. The casework team enlisted the the first time. We are also happy to report that and Medicare, and risk of being detained 3 people transitioned from Providence House support of an outreach family service who Providence House offers safety and stability in immigration detention. When she first into paid employment and are living and assessed Michael and developed plans for for women and children, who have often, arrived at ASC she reported that she had been working independently in the community. him to engage in school-readiness programs. only recently left their country of origin. This unable to sleep and was concerned that her Once she settled into Providence House, means, whilst they have wide-ranging issues children were becoming aware of her distress. Bernette was ready to meet with the specialist to address arriving in a new country, they are She was anxious to find a way to enroll her counselling service that conducts sessions also processing the trauma and separation children into a school and find appropriate out of ASC and overtime she was able to from their home country. The issues that are accommodation. manage her symptoms. commonly observed include: All three children are now enrolled and •• Grief, trauma and or PTSD like symptoms accessing the local public school. Despite for both adults and children the family presenting with mental health •• Social isolation concerns, after only 3 months, the family •• Cultural and linguistic barriers to has transitioned into their own rental home, understanding and navigating the housing close by ASC. With the children now at school, market, rights and responsibilities Bernette is working on a business plan for a cleaning company and has already made •• Difficulty in understanding the immigration contacts with women’s social enterprise process and accessing legal advice organisations •• Untreated health conditions due to poverty and or poor health literacy

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 9 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS

Since it began in the year Clothing and Sleeping Program (VIC) Let’s Equip Program (NSW) Safe Sleep for all Babies (VIC) 2000 the Sisters of Charity Destiny Transformations is a residential Bay City Care has developed the Let’s An organisation called St Kilda Mums rehabilitation program that is tackling the Equip Program to provide practical back to collect, sort and redistribute essential Foundation has given more issues of homelessness, poverty, drug school support for children from families nursery equipment, clothing, books and than $7.1m to life-changing use and mental illness head-on. Destiny experiencing financial hardship. The program toys to families in need. They have a large Transformations is a client-centred, medium- aims to empower young people to achieve team of dedicated volunteers who clean programs that alleviate the term, drug free residential community the education they deserve by providing them and safe-check all equipment. They also effects of poverty and social offering twelve beds for men aged between with the tools necessary to participate fully bundle clothing into beautifully packaged 18yrs to 60yrs. A grant from the Sisters at school. Ensuring kids have the education bags according to size and gender ready for isolation. Here is a sample of Charity Foundation will enable Destiny they need, will also help distribution to mothers and children in need. of some of the initiatives we Transformations to provide much needed to reduce the incidence Funding provided by the Sisters of Charity clothing to residents who often have little of bullying, social Foundation will be used to purchase 61 cot supported this year. more than the clothes on their back when isolation and packs which include cots, mattresses, linen they arrive at the centre. The funding we disengagement packs, blankets and mattress protectors. provide will also be used to help get residents that many St Kilda Mums are providing practical aid to work ready by providing them with the safety experience families in crisis so babies and toddlers are equipment needed to participate in Destiny because of their safe and warm at sleep time. Our funding will Transformations work therapy program. obvious poverty. help them meet the increasing demand on This residential program has been servicing Bay City Care their service. Melbourne’s West and parts of regional will liaise with Victoria for more than 18 months so part of the primary schools funding we have provided will also be used to and supply them with fully update mattresses and linen. The program’s equipped backpacks to be distributed to goal is for residents to have an addiction free students whose families can’t give them the life, the skills to get back to employment and same start to the school year enjoyed by their the ability to live positively in the community. classmates. Funding provided by the Sisters of Charity Foundation will enable Bay City Care to expand their program of support to more primary schools where there are children in need. According to Bay City Care the need for practical support will grow because government funded school assistance payments will no longer be available to struggling families.

10 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 Circus School Scholarship Healthy Ears for Life Project (WA) Hope and Healing Through Art (SA) The SISTER2sister Program (NSW) Program (SA) The Earbus Foundation is a charity that The Sisters of Charity Foundation has The Life Changing Experiences Foundation Lolly Jar Circus Inc. has been operating for aims to reduce the incidence of middle ear provided funding to The Repat Foundation runs SISTER2sister which is an early nearly three and a half years and provides disease in Indigenous and at-risk children to provide art therapy to veterans and intervention program that opens the door to circus training and performance opportunities in Western Australia below the World Health emergency first responders experiencing the trauma recovery for disadvantaged and abused to young people up to the age of 26 who have Organisation Benchmark of 4%. Funding debilitating mental health condition, Post- young girls from the Outer West and Southern physical or intellectual disabilities and those provided by the Sisters of Charity Foundation Traumatic Stress Disorder arising from their suburbs of Sydney. Founded by a former high who are at risk in the community. Funding will be used to provide a mobile outreach frontline roles in the face of trauma. Sufferers school teacher, the Foundation is dedicated provided by the Sisters of Charity Foundation screening service and enable screening of of PTSD arising from their service struggle to empowering marginalised young women will enable ten young people to experience the over 1,500 Indigenous and at-risk children with depression, isolation, relationship to pave a different path than that of their joy of developing physical skills. Each person in the Pilbara and Goldfields regions of WA. breakdowns and a sense of hopelessness. predecessors, focussing on completing their works to their own level without any element Art Therapy is not about creating aesthetic education, gaining stable employment and of competition. Every person achieves and images, it’s about effecting change and being better equipped for life and parenthood. experiences the joy of applause and improved growth through artistic expression in a safe self-esteem. The class members, along and supportive environment through focussed with the trainers, parents and carers, are one-to-one psychotherapy sessions to assist supportive and cooperative so that not only with recovery. does each person improve in physical fitness, they develop social skills and achieve better mental health outcomes. Performances give participants opportunities to proudly display their achievements to their friends and families. Importantly, performances also Middle ear disease is extremely detrimental educate the public to recognise the beauty to a child’s development and those affected of different bodies and different abilities. But are at risk of a life of social isolation, without most of all participants have fun and people language and destined for educational failure who otherwise struggle to make friends and and a life dependent on welfare. However, find their place in the outside world have a there is good news. Early detection and Sadly, issues of self-harm, sexual violence, safe and happy place to socialise. treatment can prevent Permanent Childhood bullying, social isolation and unsafe online Hearing Impairment (PCHI) and restore a behaviour have reached crisis levels amongst child’s opportunity to live up to his or her school age young women. Funding provided potential. The Earbus Foundation, working by the Sisters of Charity Foundation will in partnership with the Princess Margaret facilitate the training of volunteer mentors to Hospital for Children will ensure many assist young women at risk, to navigate the Aboriginal children will get the health care challenges they face and make life affirming they deserve. choices.

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 11 THE SISTERS OF CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD FOUNDATION BEQUEST PROGRAM DESIGN COMPETITION

Asking people to consider their end of life The students from Mary Aikenhead Schools arrangements is never easy or comfortable in Queensland and Victoria created some and it’s something most of us prefer not to wonderful designs for the 2016 Christmas think about. In fact, nearly 1 in 2 Australians Cards Design Competition. The designs do not have a valid Will in place, which often reflected a positive Christmas message and makes it difficult for those close to them to gave consideration to the history and charism honour their wishes. of the Sisters of Charity. The winning design was the official 2016 Christmas greeting of However, experience has shown us that the Sisters of Charity Foundation. people often choose to give something to an organisation they respect, or has helped them First prize was awarded to Jacqui Roysmith over the course of their life, after they have a Year 9 at Mt St Michael’s College, QLD. made arrangements for loved ones and those Our judges selected two runners-up, Josephine nearest to them. Barr-Thomson and Claudia Hunt, Year 10 The Sisters of Charity Foundation are inviting students at Mt St Michael’s College, QLD our donors and friends to consider making a gift that will be dedicated to enable those plagued by disadvantage to build a brighter future for themselves and those they love. If you would like more information about the Sisters of Charity Foundation Bequest Program, please contact Reba Meagher or Judy Christie on 02 9367 1211

12 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2015-20162016-2017 ORGANISATIONS RECEIVING GRANT FUNDING 2016-2017

ORGANISATION STATE ORGANISATION STATE ORGANISATION STATE A Better Life for Foster Kids Inc ...... VIC DVA Theatre Company ...... VIC RISE Refugees Survivors and Ex-Detainees ...... VIC A Taste of Paradise Organic Farm ...... NSW Ecumenical Coffee Brigade ...... QLD Satellite Foundation ...... VIC Al Taylor for Kids ...... QLD Edmund Rice Camps Victoria ...... VIC Second Chances SA Inc ...... SA Anam Cara House Geelong Ltd ...... VIC Eternity Aid ...... NSW Sisters of Charity of Australia ...... NSW Assisted Community Living Ltd ...... NSW FareShare Australia Inc ...... VIC Sisters of Charity of Australia ...... NSW Aunties and Uncles Queensland ...... QLD Gateway Community Services ...... VIC Sisters of Charity of Australia Community Care Ltd . . . QLD Australian Afghan Hassanian Youth Association . . . . NSW Habitat for Humanity Australia SA ...... SA Sisters of Charity of Australia Community Care Ltd . . .NSW Australian Institute of Male Health & Studies ...... SA High Street Bells Choir Inc ...... VIC SMART Recovery Australia Ltd ...... NSW Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation Incorporated . .NSW Holy Fools Inc ...... VIC Source Kids Limited ...... TAS Australian Refugee Volunteers ...... NSW HopeLink ...... QLD Southern Cross Kids’ Camps ...... VIC Autism West Support Inc...... WA I Give A Buck Foundation of Australia Ltd ...... QLD St John’s High Nowra ...... NSW Bay City Care Inc ...... NSW Iris Foundation Australia Limited ...... NSW St John’s the Evangelist School Campbell ...... NSW Be Centre ...... NSW Jesuit Refugee Service Australia ...... NSW St John’s Youth Services ...... SA BestLife Inc ...... QLD Kiwanis Club of Pacific Pines ...... QLD St Vincent’s College ...... NSW Bethlehem College Ashfield ...... NSW Life Changing Experiences Foundation ...... NSW Sisters of Charity Outreach ...... NSW Brave Foundation ...... TAS Little Wings Limited ...... NSW Suited to Success Inc ...... QLD Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation ...... NSW Lolly Jar Circus Inc...... SA Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen Inc...... VIC Camp Autism W.A. Inc ...... WA Magwi Development Agency Australia Inc ...... SA Sydney Story Factory ...... NSW CARAD ...... WA Make a Difference Dingley Village Inc ...... VIC Symphony for Life Foundation ...... NSW Child Abuse Prevention Service ...... NSW Marli Accommodation Services Pty Ltd ...... NSW Tableland Women’s Centre Inc - Women’s Welcome Community Friends Ltd ...... QLD Mary Immaculate Parish Primary School ...... NSW & Wellbeing ...... QLD Community Life Batemans Bay Incorporated . . . . . NSW Milk Crate Theatre ...... NSW The House of Welcome ...... NSW Cystic Fibrosis Association of the ACT Inc ...... ACT Moving Forward DFV Case Management Services Inc . .NSW The Kogarah Store House - Kogarah Uniting Church . . NSW Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania Inc...... TAS National Council of Jewish Women (Victoria) Community The Repat Foundation - The Road Home ...... SA Dandelion Support Network Inc ...... NSW Services Inc as the Trustee for the National Council The Stroke Association of Victoria ...... VIC Jewish Women (Vic) Social Support Trust ...... VIC Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service Inc. . . . . VIC Thrive Refugee Enterprise ...... NSW Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia ...... NSW Destiny Transformations ...... VIC Tomorrow Foundation - Refugee Migrant Children Centre . .VIC Northside Enterprise Incorporated ...... NSW Dress for Success Sydney Inc ...... NSW Top Blokes Foundation ...... NSW Nundah Community Enterprises Cooperative ...... QLD Dungog Information and Neighbourhood Centre ...... NSW Play List Group ...... QLD

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 13 GRANT ALLOCATION FOR 2016-2017 BY COMMUNITY GROUP

Poor & Disadvantaged ...... 35% 3% 1%1% Disabled ...... 22% 5% Youth @ Risk ...... 20% Refugees ...... 15% Homeless ...... 5% Indigenous ...... 3% 15% 35% Substance Abuse Affected ...... 1% Elderly ...... 1%

20%

22%

14 Sisters of Charity Foundation Annual Report 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard Haddock AM Sr Anthea Groves rsc OAM Sr Margaret Valentine Sr Libbey Byrne rsc Tom Boyce Chairman Director Director Retired Director

Greg Khoury Sam Hardjono Robert McCormack AM Christopher Rigby Penelope Wright Director Retired Director Director Director

The Sisters of Charity Foundation would like to warmly thank and acknowledge the support we have received from the Sisters of Charity of Australia, individual Sisters and our generous donors.

Restoring Hope, Building Dignity 15 Sisters of Charity Foundation Level 7 / 35 Grafton Street BONDI JUNCTION NSW 2022 T: (02) 9367 1211 E: [email protected] WEB : www.sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au