Celebrating Individuality Who We Are

2015 Annual Report Celebrating Individuality Who we are

Our Vision What we provide Inala’s vision is for a community which Inala’s services provide person centred is conscious of all its members, and supports for Living, Learning and Working where each individual makes their unique • Accommodation Services contribution. • Living Support Options • Day Services Our Mission • Self- Managed and Flexible Options Inala’s Mission is to provide the highest • Community Participation quality human centred services recognising • Life Choices the abilities and supporting the aspirations • Active Ageing and development of individuals living with • Transition to Work disabilities • Flexible Respite Programs Our Approach • A range of individually tailored services Each person has the ability and the right to impart meaning and direction to their own life. Inala supports this through relationships of openness, respect and collaboration to create opportunities responsive to the changing needs of body, soul and spirit. Chairman’s Report 01 contents Chief Executives Report 02 Our People 03 Overview 04 Our Stories 06 Our Community 11 Day Services 11 Accommodation Services 17 Inala Disability Enterprises 20 Our Financials 21 Our Friends 22 Chairman’s Report

2014 -2015 was by any measure a Deryk Andrew as our new Finance NDIS Steering Committee. These sub challenging year with the unexpected and Administration Manager. Deryk committees complement our existing retirement of our then CEO Tony has had a very hectic first few months structure and in particular our Finance Anderson and the sudden illness at Inala undertaking a thorough and Risk Management Committee and and subsequently untimely death review of our accounting, information recognize the increasingly complex of our long serving Finance and technology and risk management environment which we operate in. Administration Manager Chris systems and approach. This has been I would like to record my appreciation Weigand. These changes came at a a very necessary exercise to provide to my fellow directors for their time when the preparation for the an appropriate Customer Management guidance and support during the introduction of the NDIS, which has System platform for the introduction year. Whilst I started this letter now been confirmed for 1 July 2016 for of the NDIS. A significant amount of acknowledging that it has been a most of Inala’s clients, was at a critical work remains to be done particularly challenging year I am pleased to juncture. in the information technology area as close by saying that with Martin and we introduce and train our staff in the It was indeed fortunate that Rebecca Rebecca’s leadership and with the use of the CMS. van Bilsen and Martin Porteous hard work of our executive group and who had previously declined the At the board level we were delighted all the dedicated Inala team we have opportunity to put themselves forward to welcome back John Rumpler made very significant progress in a for the role of CEO had a change of who quickly took on the role as our number of areas and look forward to heart. As anyone involved with Inala is Honourary Treasurer as Andrew embracing the opportunities ahead. aware Martin and Rebecca have been Thornton needed to step back due to Inala is indeed a wonderful community wonderful servants and custodians of work commitments. John’s commercial which draws its inspiration from the the culture and ethos of Inala for many experience has been invaluable in desire to support each of our clients years. Furthermore their combined assisting Deryk to implement the to realise their fullest potential. As knowledge of the Disability Sector in changes referred to above. We we move into the NDIS environment general and practical experience of also welcomed Tina Lee who has we will seek to expand our services Inala’s position within it is critical at a hospitality and legal background in a measured way so that a greater a time when we are transitioning into to the board. During the year we number of individuals can benefit from NDIS readiness with all the attendant expanded the number of board sub what we offer. changes that this requires. committees to include a People and Culture Committee, a Building and Bill Best, Chairman, Rebecca and Martin’s appointment Asset Management Committee and an Inala Board of Directors has been complemented by that of

Message from our Patron

How proud one is to be associated enhancing the lives of clients and undertaking. In the middle of last with Inala. Looking back fifteen years, their families plus the larger family century it began as the first school for it has almost unrecognisably changed of community life. There are more children living with disability in NSW for the better and that despite years entertaining events for supporters (probably in Australia) that treated of daunting headwinds. There were to enjoy, there are more and better them as individuals with exceptional times of distress (when, for example, group homes, the artistic and cooking qualities as well as exceptional needs. the decision had to be made to close talents of clients extend to a wider Its tradition of being a trail blazer the school) and moments of doubt clientele and, wonderfully, they can continues and expands. We have about the future when raising money now study for TAFE certification. much to celebrate and many people to buy land and housing was a huge Clients are having more experiences to congratulate for their contributions struggle. But as the saying goes, what than ever before: surfing, horse riding, of time, energy, imagination and, doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. sailing and playing indoor soccer. The perhaps most important, their And that’s what Inala is today: whole mood is in upswing. As patron, optimism. Inala is an organisation stronger, more imaginative, offering I’ve been rather missing-in-action this essential to the lives of its clients and a quality of life to its clients that is year due to the demands of my work their families. How marvellous, in this totally admirable and enjoyable. Every and family. I hope next year to be uncertain era in which we live, to see it area of Inala’s work for people with more able to attend and help publicise flourish. From my heart, thank you all. disability has grown and prospered, the imaginative innovations Inala is Blanche d’Alpuget 02 CEO’s Report

Although having been present for the development Fundraising & Events: of many annual reports over the years at Inala, • Fundraising continues to provide an incredible we feel extremely privileged to be in the position important and valued aspect of Inala’s continuing of assisting this presentation in the roles of ability to provide high quality services and Joint CEOs. supports. Some magnificent events have become Since our appointment in May, we have received features on social calendars of many friends immeasurable encouragement, assistance and and, together with appeals and grants, raised support from all levels of the organisation. Our $894,286 sincere thanks to the Inala Board for its trust, • We farewelled Sera Kumeroa during the year and support and wise counsel, and to our dedicated are delighted to have Renee Eaton on board as colleagues on the Executive and management team, Fundraising Manager, complementing the events as well as all the clients, staff, families and friends talents of Sharni Anson and Laurentia Kurniawan. of Inala who form the substance of this wonderful community. We thank also Tony Anderson for his Finances: stewardship as CEO since July 2012 and throughout • The Inala community was deeply saddened by a significant part of the current year prior to his the sudden passing of Chris Weigand in February retirement in November 2014. 2015. Chris had fulfilled his role with dedication We can look back on the 2014-2015 year with a sense and commitment for over 23 years of strong cohesion, continuity and real progress • Deryk Andrew has very quickly made enormous towards a future which will be very new indeed. contributions to the re-design and restructure of Finance and Administration departments, Inala was founded upon and has been guided by particularly in light of NDIS preparations the ideal of a truly human-centred organisation, inspired by a recognition, indeed a celebration, of Services: the rich and wonderful diversity of each person as a • Client services continued to develop in quality unique and spiritual individual. Equally central to the and range of supports ethos of Inala is the striving to creatively support each person to realise their fullest potential, and • Group Homes implementation of Health Care to support each individual practically in whatever coordinators, ensuring excellence in monitoring is needed for them to create a life of their own and coordinating clients’ health meaning and to ensure each person is valued for • Day Services’ open community courses and the many different contributions they make in all introduction of flexible respite programs and aspects of community life. individual home and community based programs The 2014-15 year was a year full of many • Introduction of a partnership with Northern developments, and many of them within the wider Sydney Institute for accredited TAFE courses for context of preparation for the NDIS. clients and community participants • IDE services continued their work under the Some of the Highlights: management of Rebecca Qorraj, providing • Successful Third Party Verification audit excellent customer service and opportunities process, conducted in July 2014, was an for clients to participate meaningfully in enormous achievement and ensures Inala’s economic life. Especially in light of the future eligibility to provide services into the future NDIS environment, in June we commenced a NDIS environment. We were very proud with comprehensive strategic review of all our IDE the feedback received “Overall, the board, operations to ensure maintaining maximum management, and staff of Inala need to be highly opportunities for all supported employees. commended for their commitment to people Once again, many thanks to all friends and members with disability by having a documented quality of the Inala community for helping to ensure Inala management system which demonstrates service maintains and develops further the genuinely practices are being implemented that underpin human-centered and creative relationships and the NSW disability services standards” supports for all its members – clients, families, staff Facilities: and supporters. • Completion and opening of Karimi in January 2015 As noted, we can look back on the 2014-2015 year with a sense of strong cohesion and continuity, • Completion and opening of Wandana in February 2015 and in equal measure look forward with a sense • Completion and opening of Karinya in March 2015 of renewed inspiration, initiative and energy as • Further fantastic progress for the Main Home we move towards an entirely new environment devolution project – purchase of all 4 properties for our work. and commencement of detailed plans for 4 new Joint CEOs, Martin Porteous and Rebecca van Bilsen community based residences in liaison with ADHC and Urban Growth OUR People Our Board of Directors

Chairman,Bill Best Bill Best Chairman,John Rumpler Bill Best Chairman,Richard BillGibb Best Chairman,Ian Hyman Bill Best Chairman Treasurer AM

John Holden Kimberley Holden Judith Howard Tina Lee

Kim Nicholas Andrew Thornton Judy Whitlam John Wilshire Our Executive Team

Rebecca Qorraj Kerry Ballard Deryk Andrew Inala Disability Daniel Puttlitz Kim Clinch Enterprises (Yurunga) NDIS Co-ordinator Finance Manager Day Services Manager Main Home Manager Manager

It was with enormous sadness that Inala received the news of the unexpected passing of Chris Weigand on February 7, 2015. Chris, our Finance and Administration Manager, had been a tremendously loyal, dedicated and hardworking Senior Executive of Inala for over 23 years who contributed immensely to the high quality and efficiency of all aspects of Inala’s work. His contributions were recently recognised with his appointment as a Life Member of Inala. Chris engaged with colleagues, clients, staff and families with Gabor Kis-Tamas Mario Borg Vale Chris Miroma Day Services Property and compassion, humility and selflessness. His character and Manager Maintenance Manager Weigand trademark understated wry humour will be missed by all. Overview 04

‘I could see by looking around the room how much of a positive impact the music, singing and performances make to each person. It’s a real tribute to the work that you and your staff A quick glimpse of do daily with your clients, to see how happy and meaningful these experiences are and thank you for allowing me to share briefly in them.’ the year at Inala Woollahra Municipal Council staff member who attended Miroma’s Spring Festival 894286 Dollars raised thanks to our wonderful community of supporters 220 Number of clients currently supported by Inala

“Well we don’t have to buy that; we can just go back to Dulkara and make it!” 1069 (Dulkara client Simon upon Maintenance jobs completed seeing a nice piece of wooden this year by our team – Mario, furniture in a display window. Wayne, Lukyn, John, Lyle and A little insight into some of the Vince who are keeping us safe! 17604 talent at Dulkara!) Hours spent by Inala clients helping the community 1920 Through Inala’s community volunteer programs, clients spend time in the Loaves of bread baked community on tasks such as lawn and coffees served this mowing, gardening, meals on wheels year by Dulkara clients deliveries, dog walking, car washing, at Dulkara’s Rumples paper delivery, Clean up Australia Day Gallery & Cafe and work experience.

“Everyone seems to 292 always be smiling and laughing here. I can see Eggs lovingly collected by Sophie how the clients think the 23725 world of the staff and vice throughout the year from the chooks at Simon House. Yummy lunches packed versa!” Mt St Benedict’s in residential services college student volunteer Sophie then sells whatever during the year at Mingara fresh eggs aren’t used for cooking at Simon House to her neighbours. OUR Stories

Housewarming party at Karinya

A wonderful testament to Wandana came from a parent of a prospective client when they visited for the first time. She became overwhelmed at how a place so big in size can be so intimate in their care and support of each person. She said that she could clearly see the love and care the clients and staff have for each other and in her words “that is so rare these days”. Greg watering the flower Wandana garden at Karimi New spaces

Wandana New Year, New Homes Inala’s newest Wellness, Creative Creating safe, comfortable & treasured Arts & Lifeskills Centre homes for Inala clients to live

After much anticipation, Inala’s newest day service This year has seen our Kairmi and Karinya Wandana officially opened its doors on 20th residents move into brand new, purpose built February 2015. The Hon Dominic Perrottet Member houses that are architecturally designed to suit for Castle Hill along with the assistance of Lucy and their individual needs. Sarah officially opened the facility and over 100 Garry and Greg are enjoying the new Karimi where guests including Damien Tudehope, Member for they are enjoying being involved in the day to day Epping, were treated to an opportunity to enjoy the running of their home and dinners and afternoon beautiful sensory garden, a special performance teas with their neighbours in the other Inala homes. by Inala’s Ensemble, and the welcome to country The pair have also planted a beautiful flower along with traditional dances of NE Arnhem Land garden and have a thriving crop of lavender. performed by Uncle Greg and Blak Douglas. The four guys from Karinya, Marcus, Oliver, Adam The opening was an opportunity to bring together & Danny are still relatively new to their home but all those that have supported this project. The are so far enjoying so many things about their project was kick started by a contribution of new place including the extra space and second $119 650 by the NSW Community Building bathroom. Their last rental was very small and only Partnership to renovate the old school which one bathroom for four people was not easy! They was vacated in 2005. also love the large and sunny open plan kitchen Wananda started out with nine clients who and dining area that is perfect for entertaining their came across from Mingara and now has 19. This friends and family who regularly drop by for visits. amazing facility could not have been completed The guys also say that they enjoy being in a lovely without the generous help of our loyal supporters. tree-lined street with very friendly neighbours and are looking forward to some sunny afternoons We are ever grateful to architect Anne Lamb for her spent on the large outdoor deck. creativity and care, especially for the development of the Sensory Garden. Clients enjoy the tranquility of these sensory surroundings giving them a sense of peace and relaxation. With the inclusion of a liberty swing and in-ground trampoline, everyone has been able to have their own experiences of what the garden has to offer. This is especially relevant for our clients to experience a sense of movement and motion that they may not otherwise have the opportunity for. The physical limitations of a wheelchair can be eradicated in seconds and give the feeling of ‘freedom’. The new Karinya The new Karimi 06 Inala Volunteers are Good Sports Inala could not be the organisation it is today without the support of its many wonderful and hardworking volunteers, particularly those that have committed their time and energy year after year. Two such volunteers, Peter Dawson and Ian Hyman have put in tremendous amounts of time and effort over the years to organise the annual Inala Castle Hill Golf Day and Sportsman’s Lunch, collectively raising over $1.35 million for Inala.

The Inala Golf Committee, headed up Peter says that he has enjoyed being by Inala Director, Richard Gibb, has on the committee immensely and has been organising Inala’s annual Castle many fond memories of all of the golf Hill Golf Day for almost twenty years. days. He particularly enjoys the post mortem with the other teams after the Peter was introduced to the Golf Day game. ‘The camaraderie and goodwill as a player, participating for two or overcomes all thoughts of a poor shot, three years before being invited to or a missed putt. It’s just great fun.’ join the committee about 9 years ago. ‘My favourite Golf Day? Always the Peter claims the enthusiasm and next one; they get better and better motivation of the staff, the clients and every year.’ the families at Inala as the reason he Castle Hill Golf Day: Inala Director accepted a position on the committee. and Golf Committee Chairman Peter’s Favourite Golf Day moment Richard Gibb with Peter ‘I am constantly amazed and inspired by all of them’ he says. ‘One player on my team chased his ball to save it from going into the Peter Dawson The Castle Hill Golf Day has raised dam. He couldn’t stop on the slope over $650 000 for a variety of Member of the Inala and the final scorecard read: Inala projects such as Group Home Golf Committee renovations, Community Access and One lost ball $2; one ruined pair of Living Skills programs and specialised trousers $100; entertainment for therapies such as music, art and the playing partners priceless!’ massage.

Not only does Ian give his time as a the most underserviced groups in the Director on the Inala Board but, for community. He then decided to start the last 7 years, has hosted the annual donating profits from his lunches to Sportsman’s Lunch which has raised Inala. ‘Everyone that I have met at Inala over $700 000 for Inala, supporting a irrespective of their role has been totally variety of projects such as new buildings, committed to Inala’s clients and the the purchase of creative equipment, success of the organisation. There is a IT support and wheelchair accessible united focus and I believe our clients transport. In explaining his reason receive the best services available’. for starting the lunches, Ian says ‘My To host these lunches, Ian heads up a Ian (in blue) with panellists & special son Alistair was born in 1993 with a guests at the Sportsman’s Lunch passionate committee that have a strong chromosomal disorder that most people belief in the cause and desire to make a would know as Down Syndrome. I difference. He also uses his networks to became a board member of the Down ian Hyman donate prizes and promote the events Syndrome Association within a couple and says that he is very proud of the Inala Director and of months of Alistair’s birth. It quickly support that he personally receives from became apparent that many parents Co-Chairman of the friends and business networks. Sportsman’s Lunch could not afford to pay for essential services such as behavioural therapy, ‘It makes you feel that you can achieve Committee speech therapy and the like. This is when anything. One of my favourite parts of I decided to use my business networks the day is being on stage talking about ‘One of my favourite to hold a lunch to raise money to help the goals and aspirations of Inala and projects was financially parents meet these significant costs. how we are going to utilise the proceeds supporting a holiday from the lunch. My other favourite part Over time Ian had a chance to meet for some of our older is when we retire to the bar after the several Inala supporters, parents and residents who do not lunch knowing that we have all had a board members at a variety of functions get much opportunity to great day and I get a chance to have a and says that he then became aware nice cold beer!’ leave their homes. That of the diverse nature of the fantastic was very special’ services that Inala provide to one of 07 |

Ian Wallace, Massage Therapist ‘I am in my 15th year of service in Inala, in all its wonderful colour! My joy is in my task of offering professional ‘touch’, designed to be healing, to those who may not otherwise receive much therapeutic contact.’ Ian’s healing hands at work

Non Gerial, House Coordinator, Coolamon Stewart, performing with John Foreman, receives a standing ovation at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony ‘To be honest, my favourite thing about working at Inala is just to see the clients Dulkara client, Stewart Abbott has a most happy and feel like I am extraordinary connection with music. The making a positive difference journey he has travelled with his music and the in their lives’ joy he has created has been truly remarkable. Non and Peter at the Spring Festival 10 years ago, Inala’s music teacher Maria asked Stewart’s parents Jo & Ian whether they would be attending the Inala Christmas Concert as “Stew will be playing the piano”. “Of course!” Jo responded “we have to be there! Having no previous musical experience, they imagined Stew would perhaps help play “chop sticks”. Celebrating Individuality On the night of the concert, Jo, Ian and Stewart’s sister Katie waited in anticipation for him to perform. When the time came, Stewart bowed, and they heard that Stewart would be performing the piece ‘Piano for Four Hands’ by Diabelli. What followed is now a story which has been repeated many, many times. Assisted by Maria, Stewart played the most beautiful classical music. “We watched and listened with our mouths wide open and tears in our eyes, and looked around to watch others doing the same ” Jo recalls . From that small beginning, Stewart now plays with John Foreman at various high profile fundraising events to rapturous applause. Most recently he performed at the Special Olympic Asia Pacific Games opening ceremony in front of 26,000 people and televised to 32 countries. Sharing a program with Marcia Hines, Marina Keisha, Sarah and Lucy up to mischief!! Prior, Human Nature, Doug Parkinson, Anthony Callea, Stew’s duet with John Foreman received One of the highlights of the job a standing ovation! according to Day Services Assistant Manager Livian is watching special friendships develop between clients. Wandana clients, Lucy, Sarah and Keisha share one such friendship. Ashraf Virani, Residential Care Worker ‘They are the best of friends. Keisha Ashraf’s role involves spending a lot of one tends to be the “mother hen” of the on one time with clients and Ashraf says group, wanting to keep everyone that this is one of the things she loves most about her job. ‘During our walks and time out of trouble, while Sarah and Lucy spent giving hand massages and working cracking up at all sorts of mischief on puzzles, I am able to get to know our are always working on ways they can clients really well and develop meaningful get INTO trouble!! Needless to say all relationships with each one – which of Keisha can do is just roll her eyes and Ashraf and Russell course, helps me to be better at my job.’ move on! ‘ 08

Miroma client Antonia has proven merchandising, kitchen and herself to be an exceptional sales restaurant set up and tidying as well woman, her customer service skills as handling, potting, watering and and infectious personality charming naming plants. even the most discerning customers. All businesses have made Antonia As part of the Transition to Work very welcome claiming her friendly, (TTW) program, Antonia has taken lively and cheerful personality as well on a number of work experience as her eagerness to work make her placements in sales, hospitality and an asset to the team, not to mention gardening. a great sales woman. One customer who was only looking, ended up Inala put a lot of effort into finding buying 5 items because of Antonia’s their TTW clients work placements enthusiasm. that they are interested in. Antonia has gained valuable skills in sales, customer service, cash handling,

Antonia at work at Eco Gardens Celebrating Individuality

Marcus catching a wave at Collaroy Beach

Patrick and Stan’s chess game Karinya resident Marcus has needed a was an amazing experience. wheelchair since he was four but that Patrick worked so hard to be certainly hasn’t prevented him from able to spend time in a library seeking out fun and adventure! and focus his concentration. Marcus’ Dad, Kevin was surprised when Patrick and Stan developed a he heard that Marcus was first invited beautiful rapport during this to go surfing, exclaiming ‘But…. he can’t time that enabled Patrick to stand up!’ trust that Stan would always be there for him – no matter what. However, in his time at Inala, Marcus has Working together, they started done a lot of things his family members with spending small amounts of never imagined he would. He loves time in the library, then working sailing and has even been ice skating. up to focusing on what they were ‘We try to encourage our clients to doing in the library. Patrick is challenge themselves, to feel a little someone that is very fear and to occasionally fall and guarded and is very fail. We want them to have realistic protective of whom expectations of the world and support he lets into his them to discover their own talents and world... this picture independence’ says Rebecca van Bilsen, Stan and Patrick playing chess in the library captured the day Joint CEO. that Patrick let Stan into his world. Kevin claims that Marcus’ involvement in such a diverse range of social situations and activities in his time at Craig Renneburg, Social Educator Inala has had such a positive impact on ‘My colleagues are a definite favourite part his communication skills, his patience of the job. They go to great lengths to make and understanding of processes and, the guys laugh and feel excited, and are good most noticeably, his willingness to try at motivating people to do fun things. They new things. are all really creative, funny, positive, and thoughtful and have an unbearable lack of ‘I am so proud of him and tolerance to boredom. These kinds of people his sense of adventure.’ make the best Social Educators ...and also a Craig at the Inala Fair dream team for Shadow Puppets.’ Music | Art 09 | are also abighit! the community by storm; theirmusicians It’s notonlyInala’s artwork that istaking Show. his works aspartoftheCarriageworks Art has alsorecently beeninvited to showcase books beingaccepted for publication. Greg a publishedartist withtwo ofhiscomic Artes for thelast 12monthshasbecome been attending anartprogram at Studio is avery talented artist andcartoonist has Further to this,Inalaclient Greg who Sindel at Wallarobba (Hornsby). accepted into the‘Re-Imagine’ Competition team hadtheircreation ‘Palace ofAtlantis’ on openingday. And,ourRecreative Art by Inalaclients,several ofwhichwere sold Exhibition includedanumberofartworks This year’s combined services Access2Art including EppingMPDamienTudehope. parents andlocalcommunity members launch was attended by clients,staff, by DeputyMayor ClrMichelleByrne, the earth, air, water andfire. Officiallyopened All artworks explored thefour elements– colour, silkand,new thisyear, photography. felting pieces, pottery, mixed media,water Community Centre andfeatured paintings, of Change’was heldat theCastle Grand Also inMay, Dulkara’s Exhibition,‘Elements the week-long exhibition. beautiful artworks were soldthroughout the event eachyear. More thanhalfofthe including Woollahra Council whosponsor night was attended by around sixtyguests, thirty paintingsby Miroma clients.Opening inDoubleBayGallery inMay showcased Miroma’s ArtExhibitionheldat Art2Muse exceptionally well received. suburbs, Inala’s OpenArtexhibitions were In boththeEastern andNorthwest firsthand. loving themany opportunitiesto enjoy it creative talentandthelocalcommunity are Inala isblessed withanabundance of creative talents Showcasing Inala’s Westmead Hospital. Day ofPeople withDisabilitiesat initiative withNSW Healthfor International last year performed aspartofajoint Olympics dancingconcert andinDecember performing asspecialguests at theSpecial playing at recent fundraising lunches, been indemandfor publicperformances, each InalaFestival every year buthave also The InalaEnsembleperform regularly at have anabundance offun! together, learntogether andmost ofall the Ensembleisto create beautiful music of percussion instruments. Ourmainaimin violin andcello, saxophone andavariety orchestral instruments suchastheflute, designed harpsandanarray ofother and are complimented by thespecially bells make upalarge partoftheensemble musicians. The beautifulsoundinghand including accomplished andaspiring players, withandwithoutdisabilities, The InalaEnsemble consists ofthirty 10

Inala client Keisha’s artwork was exhibited at the Inala clients and volunteers on the Dulkara ‘Elements of Change’ exhibition and recently raised over artwork stall at Cherrybrook Village $4000 at a fundraising event

The Inala Ensemble performing at Westmead Hospital

The Inala Ensemble also recently featured In addition, The Inala Ensemble are in a ‘Focus on Ability’ film as part of receiving encore requests for performances Nova Employment competition which including their Saint Saens’ Carnival of the resulted in an invitation to perform at this Animals production was performed again year’s awards ceremony in the beautiful due to popular demand in November 2014 Concourse concert hall in Chatswood. following the debut performance in 2013 with the drama ensemble. It was another As a result of all of this creative genius, great success. there has been a great public demand for Inala’s talents. Cafes in the Bondi area and businesses such as Grilld have snapped up many of our clients’ paintings to display in their dining areas. You may also see some Inala originals displayed in Mirvac corporate foyers. Inala is increasingly invited to sell their beautiful pottery, woodwork and candle products at a variety of locations.

Greg and some of his amazing creations Our Community

Dulkara client, Simon Shepherd cooks up a storm at Rumples. His favourite dish? Simon Shepherd’s pie of course! Day Services

Inala Day Services support the ongoing development specialised therapies, as well as support for those with of each person through facilitating individually tailored very high/complex support needs in a nurturing and community and centre-based opportunities. therapeutic environment. Through person centred consultation and Individual Lifestyle planning, individualised support is developed for each person’s all round personal growth, skills development, self esteem, independence and genuine valued participation in the life of the community. Each of our different purpose-designed or renovated centres has developed its special expertise and

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Dulkara Centre for Life Skills and individual-specific programs in skills. We even have a wonderful the Arts has developed special preparation for the NDIS. group of regulars - the “Designer expertise in opportunities for Chicks”- a group of designers A partnership with Hornsby creative art and craft programs and interior decorators, who TAFE has commenced in order to producing a range of high quality use Rumples for their monthly offer accredited TAFE certificate arts and crafts. It is located in a meetings. courses for people living with a new, purpose designed centre disability, and hopefully also to Dulkara’s Art was also showcased close to public transport at facilitate general open community during the year in several settings Cherrybrook and has its own art courses utilising the fantastic (see article on page 11). gallery and cafe. Person-centerd workshop and training facilities support is provided for a wide Hornsby’s Community Radio designed into the Dulkara Centre. range of creative, recreational, life Station 2HHH welcomed Leighton, skills and therapeutic programs Open Short Courses and Classes at a Dulkara participant, and two of

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in Cherrybrook. Newly renovated, Wandana is specially a c i designed to meet the needs of people with very high/complex s u

support needs in a nurturing and therapeutic environment. m s t Social interactions and meaningful community participation e g and involvement are at the core of all Inala programs and ee en clients are encouraged and supported to fully participate R in community life. From consultation with many clients and families, we also recognise the need for meaningful, creative and therapeutic alternatives to purely community outing options. Wandana’s 2015 Highlights: Wandana New Friends: From beginning with 9 clients in 2014, we are already The meaning of Wandana is to see far very happy to be supporting 19 clients through a rich variety of away. At Inala we try to sense who each artistic, skills, therapeutic and community based programs. person is and support who they are in the process of becoming – to have a Wandana’s Official Opening happened in February 2015, with long perspective and creatively support strong support from local members, donors and supporters. each individual’s journey, that is …to try to “see far away” Our Community Partnerships continue to enable us to strengthen ties, partnerships and friendships with the local The meaning resonated with what lies community. The Cherrybrook Chinese Community gave a behind our work: our striving to see beautiful performance at Wandana earlier in the year which each person in context of the whole was enjoyed by many guests. We also have the benefit of of their life and destiny journey: as a wonderful partnership with The Nordoff-Robbins Music human beings, we are all in a process of Therapy Association who utilise our beautiful Andrea Banks becoming, and becoming more of who Music Therapy room on a weekly basis. we could be. 14 Mingara

Located in a purpose-designed A wonderful community initiative centre close to community with Mt St Benedict’s college has facilities in Castle Hill, Mingara seen the long standing support of has developed a special focus and students spending time with us at expertise in supporting school- Mingara. Each group of students leavers with high support needs that join us has been absolutely in fundamental living, community delightful, bringing with them and independence skills. a “breath of youthful fresh air”, providing moments where each Through continued support has learnt from the other and the and development of individual connection is strengthened. This growth, Mingara assists 26 people initiative with the school continues to participate in a variety of as part of a fantastic community programs focusing on creative arts partnership. and crafts, life skills, community participation and involvement, Our Work Experience Crew at work experience, recreational, Bunnings attend each week vocational programs and to assist with various duties specialised therapies. Each client focusing on stock control, house is at the centre of their time with keeping and customer service. us and is supported to pursue Staff at Bunnings continue to be Adam working hard at Secret Garden their interests as well as embark appreciative of the assistance on the challenges needed to help provided by this small but them reach their full potential dynamic crew!! and embrace the depth of what is meaningful for them. Community Gardening takes place each week at Richmond. Creating and sustaining The group has made a great valued relationships within contribution and have been the community is such a vital responsible for their own component to our work. This vegetable garden as well as contributes to a real sense of feeding the farm animals and community-belonging which gives overall land care. everyone a sense of pride in their achievements. “Mate’s Shed” is a program through which a small group of Mingara’s clients have been our lads are supported in wood continuously developing valued work safety, completing small Oliver at Mate’s shed linkages with the community with individual projects and building great achievements. friendships with others. Mingara’s 2015 Highlights: Workouts at C2K Gym at Castle Hill where the exercise bikes Our volunteer work within the remain a clear but overall community includes Meals on favourite! Anything that has Wheels delivery and Community the guys moving has kept their Newspaper delivery where making interest peaked!! valued and positive contributions to the community can be directly Horse Riding at RDA (Riding for experienced on a personal basis. the Disabled) in Richmond. “Teamwork” has really been the focus of this program. Amy and Richard enjoying Mosaic 15 |

Our Plastic Pirates. Inala clients and members of the local community, keeping our harbour beautiful! Miroma Yogi Dovid

Miroma Vaucluse

were a riot of colour and fun. The are out on the water but have Spring Festival included a ‘Best taken it upon themselves to protect Dressed Clown’ competition, a Sydney’s Harbour from plastic fashion parade and a special guest pollution. The group now call performance by one of the parents themselves the ‘Plastic Pirates’ and who juggled and did a wonderful while out sailing, collect any plastic Louis Armstrong impression. The rubbish that has been discarded Autumn Festival was Gypsy themed into the harbour. They then bring and featured lots of delicious these back to the centre and foods, theatre, singing and dancing ‘recycle’ them by using them in art performances. classes. The Miroma Greenhouse, a project Our Yoga Program. The Miroma Inala staff, clients and family at that started in January, has become yogis are relishing their regular Art2Muse exhibition a treasured space that is enjoyed by practice as a healthy and soothing Miroma Vaucluse is located in the all at Vaucluse as a meeting place way to relax and, during the colder suburb of Vaucluse in the Eastern and sensory environment. Clients months, to warm up. The sessions Suburbs. It supports a diverse have learned to cultivate herbs and have helped clients to develop range of clients and has a strong vegetables that they then use in physical strength and stability and focus on delivering programs in the their cooking classes. allows everyone to settle into the rhythm of the week with energy creative arts, physical therapies and has been appreciated Miroma’s Art and serenity. individual therapeutic support. A at a variety of exhibitions wide and flexible range of program throughout the year. Our Art opportunities supporting clients to Exhibition at Art2Muse in May this make real their individual lifestyle year was a huge success with over choices and interests include: 60 guests attending the Opening

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The Gunyah is based in a beautiful clients and staff are loving the the sessions have the added benefit sandstone building in the middle sessions and thinking they sound so of helping clients stay in touch with of the Gap Park in Watsons Bay. good together that the may even distant friends and has become a Specifically tailored to support young release a CD soon! socially rewarding occasion. school-leavers in their transition into at adulthood, individualised programs The dog walking program Watsons Bay is continuing to grow are developed in accordance with several new dogs expressing with each individual’s aspirations, their interest in joining the group! interests and priorities. These include Walking the dogs in the Gap Park; at support for creative arts, recreation, Bronte Beach or in Woolloomooloo volunteering, literacy and numeracy, is a safe and well liked activity for IT, therapies, work experience and the clients and also draws lots of a wide range of active participation positive attention from the public in social, cultural and educational and like-minded dog walkers. While events and workshops. the dog walking is a very rewarding The Gunyah’s 2015 Highlights: experience on its own, clients also learn important interpersonal and Our Dear Neighbour Project vocational skills in the process. was successfully launched. The project aims to provide clients the Tuesday Cooking Program classes opportunity to engage with the local have taken on a more social community and develop new skills focus allowing students to gain while providing a useful service to entertaining and hosting as well as the community. Clients provide a free project management skills. Each service for local residents, helping student is encouraged to invite a with chores such as front yard distant (not a family member) friend cleaning and gardening. to lunch. The invitee then becomes the ‘host’ and is responsible for Music and drumming sessions are a planning the menu and managing new addition to Tuesday afternoons the whole event on the day. Aside Thomas and Kornelia walking Ruby facilitated by a staff member. Both from the skill development benefits, Miroma Bellevue Hill Inala’s Cooper Park Centre is located at Cooper Park great opportunity to in Bellevue Hill and provides vocational training aimed promote the wonderful at giving people living with a disability the opportunity art and craft which is to engage with the local community and develop new produced by our Day skills that will prepare them for future employment and/ Programs’ clients, under or simply help them improve on every day chores and the very talented direction tasks. This includes a variety of work such as furniture of our art therapists, Carlos restoration, patchwork and quilting and jobs provided by and Mariola. It also gives local businesses. clients an opportunity to develop skills in customer service, Bellevue Hill’s 2015 Highlights: merchandising and cash handling The Car Wash is up and running at the Cooper Park centre and provides a networking opportunity on Mondays and Fridays and the clients are washing about with the local community. three to four cars per day. Rose Bay Community Garden volunteering. Three of our clients attend Rose Bay Gardens every fortnight (more regularly in warmer weather) to help with weeding, tidying and planting. The staff at Rose Bay Gardens love having the guys help out and have even allocated them their own garden bed which is planted and growing food for harvest. Our new Patchwork Program has started at Bellevue Hill and although it is difficult and takes skills and determination to learn, progress is being made in small steps and the success is making everyone happy, proud and satisfied. Miroma’s monthly stall at Rose Bay IGA. This has been a Richard at the Bellevue car wash Bree and her budgie Buddy

Accommodation Services

Inala’s Accommodation Services offer a home develop their independence. Clients are also supported environment where adults living with disabilities are to develop strong links and meaningful relationships supported to live as independently as possible. The within their local community. physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of each person Each client has a person centred plan designed around is of paramount importance. their special interests, talents and strengths. Each plan Inala’s Accommodation Services provides the ensures sensitivity to personal and development needs opportunity for people to live in an enriching while maintaining respect for each individual’s privacy environment where each individual finds value and self- and dignity. These programs promote community expression through living with others. integration and skills development to enhance the client’s home and working life. Clients are supported to actively participate in household tasks, providing people the opportunity to 18

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Community Group Homes

Inala currently supports 42 people Health initiative for International Association) sport on Saturday in nine Community Group Homes Day of people with a disability. along with workouts and aerobics located in Sydney’s North West. at C2K gym. Inala is committed to ensuring that Disabled Surfing Days at Collaroy in the summer. Renovation Rescues. Simon House, these homes are designed to meet and Palm Beach The clients always enjoy these days Pohl Cottage and the driveway the needs of our residents now and immensely as they are supported at Radley place all received into the future. by volunteers to get out into the renovations this year, upgrading People living in the Group Homes water on a surf board and catch several areas to ensure all homes are individually supported in all waves. and outdoor spaces remain aspects of their home life and are comfortable for all who live there. including the directly involved in the day to day The Inala Festivals Spring Festival, Christmas Carols on Monday running of their house including Drama group with family and friends, and the afternoons and on menu planning, shopping, cooking, Music Ensemble Easter Dinner are a huge part of our Wednesdays. This is where the magic cleaning and washing. People year and are enjoyed by all clients seen at the Inala Festivals is born. participate in individual programs and their friends and families. and leisure activities throughout Group Homes clients also participate the week including gardening Christmas and New Year’s weekly in massage and music and exercise programs. Home celebrations in the Group Homes therapy on a rotating schedule. Committee meetings are held on a with friends and family and staff regular basis to ensure people are was a definite highlight of the year g t n doin heir b usa it a involved in decisions about their for all involved. S t C nd le own lifestyle and activities. a a e n Supporting a Good Cause. n U n p a The Group Home HealthCare Illoura clients and staff participated - A ie u l l s Team provides timely support t in MOvember this year, growing e r K a

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Main Home

Inala’s founding Residential A Devolution Committee has been Clients also enjoyed The Easter Service is the Main Home, which formed with both internal and Show this year, participated in the currently provides ongoing external members which includes annual “Clean Up Australia” event nursing and health care support to family representatives. This and attended the annual Inala Polo our residents who live with higher Committee will be involved with Day at Kurri Burri. or complex health and ageing this project every step of the way needs. The Main Home supports with the view that these houses 23 residents to develop their will be complete and ready for own interests, friendships and to handover in late 2016. participate in the community as The ‘Motivate you Fitness’ well as providing individualised programme on Saturday mornings healthcare support as required. with friends from the Group In January, the residents of Karimi Homes that some of the Main moved from the original Karimi Home clients have been involved house to a brand new, purpose in. These sessions have been built house where they are very run over two 12 week cycles happy. and involve personal trainers who develop specific exercise Main Home’s 2015 programs targeting individual Highlights: needs. Karimi residents enjoyed a The Dinner and Theatre groups weekend away at Carter’s Cove, continue their trips to local Kiama in May. They rented an restaurants and theatres. One of apartment right on the beach and the theatre highlights this year thoroughly enjoyed the change of was a production of “Monkey”. scenery. Our regular weekend activities in The Main Home devolution the Community including Sport G ar ry continues to progress. We now and Jazz in the Pines continue and e ity n C joy e have secured the four blocks of are enjoyed by all. ing n th a su out i land required for this project. nny day 20

Yurunga supported employees hard at work Leading Hands – Scott and Josephine

Inala Disability Enterprises

Yurunga Industries, Inala’s have had to learn a variety of new Disability Enterprises, provides skills and we are proud to say that supported employment support they have all adapted well to the and training to meet the needs challenge. Awards. of individuals with disabilities. Accredited Training. Supported Our supported employees receive employees were offered We would like to congratulate training and ongoing support in a traineeships to complete a the following supported wide range of workplace skills and National Recognised Training employees on their outstanding are hard working and dedicated, Certificate in Warehousing. This performances over the taking great pride in their work. was a great benefit to employees past year: A key principle is the importance to receive accredited training that of the individual’s role in the will be developed in accordance Stephen functioning of the community. with their specific learning needs. Most improved By focusing on this area Yurunga is able to promote a feeling New equipment. The Raymond E Natalie and Ron of importance and self worth Purves Foundation, who have been Most Helpful amongst its employees. wonderful supporters of Yurunga for many years, donated a labelling Lynette and Anthony Located in Kings Park, Yurunga machine with a product conveyor Employees of the Year Industries specialises in assembly belt which helped increase and packaging services and offers production by 300%. Rebecca meaningful employment in a Encouragement Award supportive environment for 38 Christmas party at Toongabbie supported employees. Bowling Club. All staff and Leading Hands employees enjoyed having the A special mention also goes Yurunga’s 2015 Highlights: opportunity to sit down together to two employees, Josephine New supported employees. We and have a roast lunch and discuss and Scott who became leading have had several new supported all the great things that had been hands at IDE. Over the past employees start this year. It has achieved as a team throughout 12 months Josephine and been wonderful watching new the year. Scott have displayed excellent friendships being formed. leadership skills towards the other employees at IDE. Both New contracts. We have gained Josephine and Scott have many new contracts this year increased their responsibilities which means that employees at work and have developed the ability to keep daily records

G of quantities completed, to ar ry work independently, ensure e ity nj C oyi the the quality of work of other ng a t in sunny day ou employees and Identify errors and provide solutions. Financials Statement of Financial Position

This year marks the commencement of a period of Our financial results remain sound through focused significant change for both Inala and the wider disability oversight, cost management and success in fundraising. sector. During this financial year Inala has celebrated Future challenges remain but we continue to work the opening of our new Wandana Day Centre at diligently to ensure the financial consequences of the Cherrybrook and two new community group homes NDIS transition keep us in a stable position. being Karinya at Castle Hill and Karimi at Cherrybrook. We recognise all the families, carers, volunteers, donors Inala has experienced significant changes to its senior and staff that comprise our community of support. Their management and we have decided to exit the disability tireless effort and dedication has ensured we are in an enterprise / supported employment sector and focus on excellent position to embrace the opportunities that will our core programs of residential care and day services. arise over the coming years and to continue to provide We are well advanced in our planning for; individuals with a unique environment in which to create, connect and grow. • the devolution of our residential centre at Cherrybrook • the implementation of a major information technology Mr John Rumpler, Treasurer upgrade, and • the introduction of the NDIS. Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2015

INCOME 2015 2014 Fundraising, Donations & Bequests $908,403 $1,077,641

Government Grant Income $12,512,508 $12,054,707

Investment income $119,508 $149,525

Sundry Income $3,155,667 $2,969,529

TOTAL INCOME $16,696,086 $16,251,402

EXPENSES 2015 2014 Fundraising and Events $373,216 $309,976

Employee Benefits Expenses $12,288,341 $11,607,171

Other Expenses $3,951,319 $4,107,171

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,612,876 $16,024,318

SURPLUS $83,210 $227,084

2015 2014 Total Assets $19,077,558 $18,959,251

Total Liabilities $5,504,438 $5,469,341

NET ASSETS $13,573,120 $13,489,910 comprising;

Reserves $3,814,742 $3,788,905

Retained Earnings $9,758,378 $9,701,005 Our Friends 22

Inala is so appreciative of our community of supporters, swims, or providing funding to support projects or donors and fundraisers. pieces of equipment, our supporters are always there to help us raise money as well as awareness of Inala. Their They are a constant inspiration. It is thanks to their remarkable support this year has helped us improve our support, enthusiasm and dedication that we are able transport options to increase community participation, to continue to support those living with a disability purchase exercise therapy equipment, improve our through the services that have gained us a reputation therapy programs and renovate our group homes. for excellence. Whether it be attending our polo or golf days, taking on challenges such as the City2Surf or rough ocean Event Highlights

Inala Golf Day BONNIE DOON $18,000 MIROMA THERAPIES

Inala Fair 2014 $47,400 Inala Polo Day 2015 $75,000 TRANSPORT OPTIONS

Inala Golf Day CASTLE HILL BEFORE $37,000 RENOVATION PROJECTS

AFTER

Rugby World Cup Lunch $200,000 IMPROVING TRANSPORT SERVICES Fundraising 24

There have been so many Enterprises keep the Yurunga significantly this year to expanding wonderful community warehouse running smoothly and Inala’s Transport Options, enabling us organisations and foundations efficiently since 2004 by providing to more easily meet individual needs a variety of essential equipment. and provide a broader range of tailor- that have supported us over This year the supported employees made programs. the year. A very special thank at Yurunga were fortunate enough , who you goes out to those below to receive a labelling machine with The James N Kirby Foundation have also been supporting Inala since conveyor belt, increasing productivity whose continued support 2004, this year made it possible for by 300%! means so much to us. us to renovate one of our Group Woollahra Municipal Council have The Honda Foundation supporting Homes, ensuring that it remains been sponsoring the Miroma Art Inala for the second time, provided as convenient and comfortable as Exhibition for the past 5 years, a movement therapy device for possible for residents. our clients at Wandana. The device giving the community the chance to The Australian Communities appreciate the talents and abilities allows those with physical disabilities and mobility issues to participate in Foundation and NSW Office of of Inala’s clients while providing a funded personalised health exercise sessions, resulting in less Sport personal experience for the artists, and well-being programs for clients injury and increased confidence. demonstrating that their work is in our main and group homes. meaningful, valued and publicly celebrated. The Petersen Family and Michael The Raymond E Purves Foundation Family Foundations along with the has been helping Inala Disability Marshall Family have all contributed

For the last 8 years, Inala has Held in store, this is an event the been incredibly fortunate to clients look forward to every year. Good on you have had the ongoing support Inala love being involved of Nash Patel and his team at with Nash and his team and Good Guys, Castle Hill. are greatly appreciative of Good Guys In this time, Nash and his team their support, not only for the have donated over $79 000 to generous donations they provide Inala via their Good Guys Doing but the fun and enthusiasm with Good initiative. which they do it. The support doesn’t stop there though! Good Guys, Castle Hill also provide wonderful prizes for some of Inala’s fundraising events, sponsor the annual talent quest at the Inala Fair (this year called Good Quest) and host an annual afternoon Christmas Party for Inala clients, with lots of yummy goodies and Inala Client Christmas Party some festive entertainment. at the Good Guys store The Good Guys Castle Hill Team Castle Good Guys The

Swimming for Inala

It wouldn’t be a fundraising tribute page conditions and must be accompanied without at least one story of a brave by their own support boat. Jamie fundraiser taking on a challenge that asked friends, family and colleagues to none of us would ever contemplate! We sponsor his efforts with all money raised love these fundraisers as they give us all going directly to Inala. He says that he a chance to support Inala without having was grateful to receive so much support to do the hard work. This year, Jamie from staff, clients and friends at Inala Chismon, Group Homes staff member who encouraged him, helped him train braved the rough (and cold!) water to and were there on the day to cheer him participate in the Bondi to Watson’s Bay on. Jamie raised almost $2000 for Inala. rough water 10km swim in May. Thank you Jamie! You are a star! Swimmers in the 10km rough water swim can be faced with particularly brutal Jamie in training Major Supporters and Donors

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Inala throughout the year

Mr & Mrs Ian & Jo Abbott Mr Tim Chandler Hall Chadwick A Swift Cleaning Services Mr Simon Cheatham Mr David Harvey Mrs Beverley Allan Mr Andrew Clark Hatch Realty Mr & Mrs Tony & Sue Anderson Cleary’s Newsagency HDR Rice Daubney Andrew & Prim Murray Concrete One Mr David Heidtman Family Foundation Mrs Patricia Connolly Highpoint IT Ants Pants Pest Control Mr & Mrs Ian & Clara Copp Hills District Kennel Club APG & CO Mr & Mrs R Croaker Mr & Mrs Angus & Kimberley Holden Ascham School Ms Blanche d’Alpuget Mr & Mrs John & Rosemary Holden Assessments Australia David Z Burger Foundation Mr Peter Holst Austcover Mr & Mrs Tony & Coleen de Saxe Mr Ivan Holyman Australian Communities Foundation Ellerston Capital Honda Foundation Australian Event Services Limited Mr & Mrs Paul & Rose Espie Mrs Judith Howard Mr Phil Bamford Express Glass Mr Ian Hyman Mr & Mrs Bill & Cathy Bennett Faber Castell Hymans Valuers & Auctioneers Mr & Mrs John & Robin Bennett Mr & Mrs Alan & Lori Farrar Ian Landon-Smith Foundation Mr & Mrs Bill & Marissa Best Mr & Mrs Allan & Joan Forno Mrs Josephine Irish Mr Karl Boron Fortinum Financial Advisers Mr & Mrs Paul & Suz Isherwood Box Retail Australia Pty Ltd Funerals of Compassion J Holden Family Foundation Mr & Mrs Tony & Carla Breslin Galston Community Bank Mr Peter Jackett The Late Jack Brennan Mrs Prue Gary James N. Kirby Foundation Mrs Camilla Brown Mr Renonee Gerial Jennmar Australia Pty Limited BSA George’s Fine Meats Mr & Mrs Tom & Margot Johnston Mr Andrew Buchanan Mr & Mrs Richard and Barbara Gibb Jord Bellows Mr Mike Bushell Mr Andew Givney Mrs Pauline Kemp The Business Cashflow Specialists Mrs Helen Goddard Mr & Mrs Tom & Marian Kerslake Mr Gerald Carides Good Guys Castle Hill Mrs Robyn Ladbrooke Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers Good Neighbour Plumbing Laidlaw Foundation Castle Hill Toyota Mr Graham Grant Mrs Tina Lee Castle Hill Country Club Ltd Mr & Mrs Anton & Rika Greyling Mr Paul Lenton CC Builders H & N Khamis Pty Ltd Mr Graham Lenzner Centuria Property Funds Limited 26

Mr David Lesnie 180 Group Mr & Mrs Roy & Primula Sims LifeHealthcare Origin Foundation Mr & Mrs Peter & Margaret Sinclair Lions Club West Pennant Hills Mr Harry Partridge Slater and Gordon Lawyers Lord of the Roof Mr Nash Patel Mr David Smithers Mr T Lynch Mr Lee Payne Mr & Mrs Peter & Elizabeth St George Macquarie Group Foundation People One Mrs Susan Stuby Macquarie Relationship Banking Peter Dawson & Associates Solictors Mrs Sue Swan Mrs G MacRae Petersen Family Foundation Mr & Mrs Robert & Diane Swinbourn Mrs Shirley Marshall Mr Howard Pitts Sydney School of Japanese Swordsmanship Mr & Mrs John & Gail Marshall Mr & Mrs Robert & Meg Pizzey Sydney Timber Industry Institute Marshall Family Foundation Mr James Plunkett Mr & Mrs Jim & Fiona Taylor Martelli’s Fruit Market Mr John Prendiville Thiess John Holland Dragados Mr & Mrs Dawn & Steve McBride Mr Mitchell Pry Third Sector People Pty Ltd Mr & Mrs Andrew & Catherine McKimm Quovus Pty Ltd Mr Andrew Thornton Mrs Lois McKimm Mr Max Raine TL Rentals Ms Elaine McTaggart The Raymond E Purves Foundation Mr Daniel Turk MDC Building Products Mrs Susan Rintoul UPS Pty Ltd Mr & Mrs Lindsay & Pauline Meers Robertson’s Painting & Decorating Pty Ltd Upstream Solutions Michael Family Foundation Mr Murray Robson Mr & Mrs David & Lynn Varvel Mobile Fleet Services Ms Bronwyn Ross-Jones Mr & Mrs Peter & Suzie Vrachas Mr John Murphy Rotary Club of Beecroft West Pennant Hills Sports Club Mr and Mrs Andrew & Prim Murray Rotary Club of Carlingford West Pennant Hills Veterinary Dr & Mrs John & Belinda Mutton Rotary Club of Dural Ms Annie Whiting Nathans Smash Repairs Pty Ltd Rotary Club of Rose Bay Mr & Mrs Nicholas & Judy Whitlam National Disability Service NSW Mr & Mrs John & Anne Rumpler Mr Kim Williams AM Nexia Australia Mr & Mrs John & Anne Salteri Wild Bush Luxury Mr & Mrs Kim & Anne Nicholas Mrs Kelly Salteri Mr & Mrs John & Patricia Wilshire Nicom Holdings Pty Ltd Saxons Training Facilities Mr & Mrs Giles & Alexandra Woodgate NSW Government Office of Sport Scosamin Woollahra Municipal Council Nyholm Family Trust Mr & Mrs David & Tracey Sigler Worldwide Printing Solutions Mr & Mrs Michael & Marianne O’Dea 27 |

L I NA A Life Members

Honoured in grateful recognition of outstanding service to the Inala Community.

Mrs Joyce Barrett Mr John Holden Mrs Heather Ryan

Mrs Barbara Brown Mr Tony Houen AM Mr Roy Sims

Mr Raymond Dunlop Mr Jim Morrow Ms Anita Stach

Mrs Lesley Evans Mrs Joy Morrow Mrs Susan Stuby

Mrs Norma Gall Mr Kim Nicholas Mrs Jean Watts

Mrs Angela Gallagher Mr Alan Nyholm Mr John Wilshire

Mr Richard Gibb AM Mrs Wilma Riley

Mrs Joan Hammond Mr Mick Ryan AM Inala Celebrates Another 28 Wonderful Year

.....all through the year Head Office Cnr Castle Hill & Franklin Rds PO Box 122 Cherrybrook NSW 2126 T: (02) 9680 1000 E: [email protected] ABN: 22 000 434 364 www.inala.org.au