OURVISION: Is to enrich lives

OUR MISSION: Is to provide pathways for everyone to reflect, learn, share and grow

Presenting The Buttery’s new logo The Buttery has developed a new logo. It better reflects the diversity of the services The Buttery offers for teenagers and adults seeking mental wellness and recovery from addiction to substances and gambling. The new logo symbolises new life and growth through good physical, mental and spiritual health. THE YEAR IN REVIEW H I G H L I G H T S O F 2 014 - 1 5

A NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE/DIRECTOR, John Mundy was appointed following the retirement of long-term Executive Director, Barry Evans in July 2014. John brings a life-time of experience in management roles in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

In July more than 600 friends of The Buttery and of Barry Evans, mostly former residents, gathered to farewell Barry after 31 years at The Buttery. John Mundy Barry Evans

THE BUTTERY WAS ENDORSED The Buttery added an by Australian Service Excellence additional community Standards, receiving an outstanding outreach program, 97% achievement. Comments by PARTNERS IN RECOVERY ASES include:“The Buttery provides for people who have long highly effective programs which -term mental health issues. produce positive consumer outcomes The program is delivered for people seeking assistance with in partnership with problems of addiction”. Mission Australia.

The Buttery’s residential programs, theTHERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY and MAINTENANCE TO ABSTINENCE programs assisted a total of 97 people seeking recovery from addiction. The Buttery’s community outreach programs had more than 7,000 occasions of service for teenagers and adults across a wide area in the Northern NSW Region.

Funding for The Buttery’sINTRA and b.well programs from the Department of Health (Commonwealth) was extended until July 2016.

The Buttery’s Sydney based FOUNDATION COMMITTEE held aButtery Talk event in the home of supporters, Sandy and Susie Lockhart. Andrew Demetriou, former CEO of the AFL spoke at the March event.

Andrew Demetriou

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time for the recovery process. This program will not be dependent on government funding but instead will be a direct fee paying activity. This is an exciting new venture for The Buttery and the assistance of the Foundation Committee based in Sydney is greatly appreciated. The Foundation Committee has provided valuable input into the planning process and business case for the new venture. The Foundation Committee meets monthly and the support of Mr Sandy Lockhart of Next Capital for provision of their boardroom and refreshments is greatly appreciated. To further the link with the Foundation Committee, our Appeals Manager, Mr Chris Benaud has been chairing these meetings and On behalf of the directors of the CEO has been attending where possible and welcome to the AGM and to this 2014/2015 it is intended for Directors where possible to also Annual Report. After the retirement last year attend with the Chair being present at the of Barry Evans and the appointment of John August 2015 meeting. Other promotional and Mundy as CEO, The Buttery has moved into a fundraising events have been organised by the new era, not only in terms of a new person at Foundation Committee which is an advisory the“helm”but also in terms of relationships committee of the Directors and their continued with funding bodies and the proposed change support of The Buttery is received with gratitude. to tendering for contracts. John has settled in To streamline the functioning of Director’s well to The Buttery and has produced a Meetings, a number of committees have been positive working environment where his formed. The Finance and Audit Committee is leadership has created new opportunities for now functioning and has reviewed the staff and The Buttery overall. John has worked 2015/2016 Budget and commenced hard in networking through the sector and in streamlining accounting procedures. encouraging staff development. A Governance and Risk Committee and a We thank him for all his efforts so far. Business Development Committee has also Whilst the“farm”property in Dudgeons Lane been formed. has been the focus for several years for a new A Strategic Planning Day was held on 21st Buttery, the task now seems to be financially March 2015 in which a new Strategic Plan out of reach with advice provided that has evolved. The input of staff was greatly earthworks will potentially cost up to $2 million appreciated in this exercise as well as input before any construction could occur. With this from external stakeholders. Dr Stewart Hase in mind and the changes foreshadowed in was the facilitator and he graciously donated funding arrangements, it has been decided to his services to The Buttery. sell the Dudgeons Lane property. This sale will help in the proposed purchase of a property at Financially, the consolidated income of The Lindendale to commence a new program based Buttery for the year was $3,841,940 from on the existing Buttery program but shortened Commonwealth and State governments, resident’s to enable those who are currently employed fees and donations. Expenditure was $3,627,904 with a drug addiction problem to take a briefer with net assets of $3,652,253. You will find the full

4 details in the Financial Report section. You will find further details of activities of The Buttery in the CEO’s report and the Financial Report contains detailed statements of our income and expenditures. It is our aim to have a financially secure Buttery in the future to continue our existing services to those with substance misuse, gambling addiction and mental health issues and to provide new allied services as resources will permit.

There are a significant number of people to thank. In a non-profit organisation there is much volunteering of time and donations of financial and other resources. The Buttery is very SUSANNE: fortunate in the overall support it receives from the community. Thank A PHOENIX RISES you to fellow directors for their time “I went into The Buttery completely and commitment, the staff of The broken, physically, mentally and spiritually. Buttery for their excellent work, the all I’d stopped eating for the six months prior important volunteers for their and existed on alcohol and pills.” wonderful contributions and those who have generously donated to The Buttery. Susanne said nothing would give her joy, not even being with her young children. Because of her drug taking, drinking and suicidality, a court order prevented her from being alone with them. ‘Clean and sober,’Susanne said she is now PROFESSOR ROBERT WEATHERBY loving life. She is back with her children, CHAIR works four nights a week in aged care and is studying to be a paramedic. She attributes her recovery to the highly personalised care she received at The Buttery. “Having dealt with emergency services during my time in addiction, I’ll be the paramedic with the understanding that addiction is not a choice. It is an illness and what you choose to do with it is up to you. The Buttery gives you the gift of recovery. It's up to you to take it and make your own happiness and destiny.”

5 CEO ANNUAL REPORT

a strong position to adapt to a new environment and more importantly to be able to take advantage of opportunities that will undoubtedly flow from the change. The results of this are detailed elsewhere

During the current year all of the Buttery’s Residential and Outreach programs continued to operate successfully and assist many people in the Northern Rivers Region. Detailed reports on these services will be found elsewhere in this annual report.

The Buttery’s Residential Alcohol and other Drug (AoD) treatment programs, The As I reflect on my first year as CEO of the Therapeutic Community (TC) funded through Buttery I am immensely grateful to the residents contributions, donations from the directors, staff and residents who have community and Northern NSW Local Health been very welcoming and patient with District, Magistrates Early Release into Treatment me as I have absorbed 35 years of Buttery (MERIT) is funded through NSW Department of history and culture. I mention this to Justice and Maintenance to Abstinence (MTA) is illustrate the value of the history and culture funded through NSW Mental Health, Drug and in The Buttery brand, in fact in many ways Alcohol Office (MHDAO) and residents it is The Buttery brand. As we move forward contributions are located at The Buttery’s main into a new operating environment of facility at Binna Burra. These programs have tendering for contracts and being more treated approximately 100 people over the last competitive than ever before, it is important 12 months and continue to be a valued program that we retain the intrinsic values of the for the successful treatment of those suffering brand and the culture of the organisation. from addictions. To Trent Rees, John Kerr and all The operating environment will change the staff in these operations thank you for your dramatically over the next few years as the contribution to the success of the Buttery. There Government funding bodies change their was a significant change of staff in the TC when approach to funding health and social Linda Beltrame retired after nine years in charge. services. The Buttery currently receives I must say a special thanks to Linda for her work funding from The NSW State Government for in the TC and her unswerving commitment to our Residential programs and The Australian the TC principles, enjoy your retirement Linda. Government mainly for outreach programs. In INTRA is our outreach program for those who future the basis of the funding is likely to need assistance in managing their addictions. change from grants to activity based contracts The program Funded by Australian Government on a tendering basis. In addition there may Department of Health Non-Government well be ramifications for us from the National Organisation Treatment Grants Program operates Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as the out of offices in Lismore, Byron Bay and Tweed concept of Client Directed Care is expanded. Heads and is also involved in the“headspace” In recognition of this the Directors and senior consortium. Thank you to the funding body and staff held a Strategic Planning Day in March to to Krystian Gruft and his team who provide this develop strategies to place the organisation in vital service to the Northern Rivers.

6 b.well. Funded by Australian Government and beyond in providing this vital service. Department of Health Substance Misuse Service Finally thanks to two groups of volunteers who Delivery Grants Fund, bWell is an outreach provide immense value to the Buttery. First the counselling program for dual diagnosis and AoD Sydney based“Foundation”Committee who addiction. bWell operates from offices in Lismore, provide fund raising opportunities and business Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Tweed heads. advice and secondly the Buttery Directors. The Thanks to the funding body for recognising the Chair and Directors have been unswerving in their need for this growing service. My thanks go to support of me in developing plans for the Buttery Vanessa Rendalls and her team for their to become a more sustainable organisation. dedication to what they do. In closing this has been a very full and busy year Partners in Recovery (PIR), is a program that in an uncertain operating environment and it is assists clients with mental health illness get the testament to the resilience and robustness of the help they need within a complex system. The Buttery, its people, its volunteers and its generous Buttery is part of the North Coast PIR donors that we have become a stronger unit consortium headed by Mission Australia and ready for the future challenges. has 9 member organisations. Vanessa Rendalls also leads PIR and my thanks go to her and the PIR team in implementing and maintaining this innovative program. Northern Rivers Gambling Counselling Service (NRGCS) is funded by the NSW Responsible JOHN MUNDY, CEO Gambling Fund and operates across the Northern Rivers Region from Maclean to Tweed. A long established and well used service NRGCS assists many people manage their Gambling addiction by counselling and other more direct means such as exclusion orders. My thanks go to the RGF for continuing to support this program and to Cliff Banks and his team for providing this service. As always the success of an organisation depends as much on its“back office”and corporate support services as the frontline services. The Buttery is extremely fortunate in having a group of talented people who make the organisation work. My thanks go to Zac Dawkins and his finance team, Nardene Schlosser and the admin/intake team, Chris Benaud for his untiring work in fundraising and promoting the organisation and Greg Samuelson whose dedication to maintaining the Buttery’s compliance and accreditation systems is vital to the organisation. It would be remiss of me not to thank our service providers, in particular Matt Thompson who provides our IT support and who often goes above

7 T H A N K Y O U !

The Buttery relies on the generosity of donors, the support of volunteers and Commonwealth and State government funding to help so many people who have substance misuse, mental health or gambling issues. DONORS We are most grateful to everyone who, through their support has a part in delivering our life-changing mission. The Buttery gratefully acknowledges our many financial donors. Special thanks to Brian and Peggy Flannery for their continuing support through The Flannery Foundation. During the year a number of other foundations and trusts supported specific projects at The Buttery. These include the Northern Rivers Community Foundation, Angel Fund, The Recny Stoke Family Foundation and the Milton Corporation Foundation which all supported The Buttery’s Family Counselling program. It is supported wholly by donations and is provided free of charge to families in need. The Buttery’s work with youth at risk was generously supported by Equity Trustees Foundation, The Commonwealth Bank Staff Fund and the Coca Cola Foundation. Hunter Hall International Limited and its shareholders donate a percentage of profits and dividends to charitable causes, including The Buttery. A new initiative to help Buttery residents develop financial literacy and manage matters of financial concern commenced thanks to funding from the Ian Potter Foundation.

The Buttery’s INTRA youth program received generous support from the Coca Cola Foundation for its graffiti street art project and from Equity Trustees Foundation for its wilderness adventure therapy treks

THE RECOVERY CIRCLE The Recovery Circle is a group of people who make a regular donation to support the work of The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community. Through this group’s support, The Buttery has been able to improve facilities for residents in the program. Membership of this group is growing each year and it is open to anyone willing to commit from as little as $10 a month. For http://www.buttery.org.au/ details about joining The Recovery Circle: join-the-buttery-recovery-circle

8 THE BUTTERY FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

The Buttery Foundation Committee meets regularly in Sydney in the Board room of Next Capital, whose founder, Sandy Lockhart is a Committee member and long-term supporter. The Committee helps raise the profile of The Buttery among influential people, helps raise charitable funds and when requested provides The Buttery Board with strategic financial and management advice. The Committee held two fundraising and information events during the year at the home of Sandy and Susie Lockhart. The Buttery gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of this dedicated group. Some members of The Buttery Foundation Committee with Chairman of the Board, Prof. Robert Weatherby (Far Right). From left (front) Kerry Warner, Rita Uechtritz, Sandy Lockhart. From left (back) Kevin Eley and Jonathan Dunlop. Other Committee members include Tony Carpani, Rosemary Warnock and Adriana Cecere.

VOLUNTEERS DONATIONS IN KIND The Buttery could not exist without the generosity of its volunteers. Board members and Many local businesses donate goods and Foundation Committee members donate time services in kind. These include Brookfarm from their busy schedules and office helpers and Muesli, Clunes Butchery, Bangalow volunteer drivers are always on hand to assist Medical Centre, Bangalow Pharmacy, residents. The Buttery gratefully acknowledges all Bangalow Newsagency and many others. our volunteers’invaluable and very kind support.

GOVERNMENTS The Buttery acknowledges the support for the Therapeutic Community by NSW Health under the Non-Government Treatment Grants Program (NGOTGP); The Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment Program (MERIT) and, the Medical Students Placement Program of the University Centre for Rural Health, North Coast. The Maintenance to Abstinence Program is funded by the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office (MDHAO) of NSW Health. The Buttery’s INTRA community program is funded by the Department of Health (Commonwealth). The b.well program is funded by the Department of Health In May, The Buttery participated in the Community Ice Forum. Assistant (Commonwealth), The Partners in Recovery Program, Minister for Health, Senator Fiona Nash visited The Buttery to meet with the CEO, John Mundy, therapeutic staff and current and past residents. part of a consortium of eight other agencies with Mission Australia as the lead agency is also funded by the Department of Health (Commonwealth). The Northern Rivers Gambling Counselling Service is funded by the Responsible Gambling Fund of the Northern NSW Australian Government NSW Department of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. Local Health District Department of Health

9 THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY OVERVIEW & NATURE OF THE SERVICE

After many years, Team Leader, Linda Beltrame left to pursue new interests. The intelligent, resourceful and compassionate leadership Linda brought to the position was greatly appreciated.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to all our counselling team

Thanks also to our Residential Care Workers (RCWs) who ensure that safety and continuity of care is maintained around the clock.

Thanks to our many volunteers who drive residents to regular 12 Step Program meetings and others who assist as mentors. The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community Program (TC) is a 27 bed long-term residential program Thanks to our clinical supervisor, psychologist operating alongside the seven-bed Maintenance Liz Turnbull who provides excellent clinical to Abstinence Program (MTA). Although they are support to counsellors and RCWs two distinct programs, there is significant overlap of some of their elements, resulting in a more Thanks to the Administration team who efficient use of resources and fostering a stronger support day-to-day operations and regularly sense of community. go beyond the call of duty to accommodate residents’and staff members’needs. Our work is made possible by: NSW Health under the Non-Government Organisation We are very fortunate to continue to enjoy Treatment Grants Program (NGOTGP); The a longstanding relationship with local Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment Program psychiatrist, Dr Ian Hayes and to have (MERIT); the Medical Students Placement begun a new association with psychiatrist, Program of the University Centre for Rural Health, Dr Angus Stevenson North Coast and the invaluable assistance given by The Buttery’s many generous financial donors. QUALITY FRAMEWORK The Buttery’s TC also enjoys generous support in kind from local businesses. All residential and outreach programs HIGHLIGHTS conducted by The Buttery operate under a quality framework endorsed by John Kerr was appointed Australian Service Excellence Standards. Program Coordinator. We continue to be supported by the Trent Rees was appointed judicious work of our Quality Assurance Manager of Residential Programs. Officer, Greg Samuels.

10 It is very encouraging for staff and residents to see so many lives enriched by the work that is done here and manner in which it occurs with respect, authenticity and compassion. In the realm of alcohol and other drug addiction we will continue to reach out and be here for all who do not yet know: there is help and you are not alone. HIGH RECOVERY RATES

The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community The TC program includes activities such as art, yoga and music program has a very high recovery rate which can have great therapeutic value in promoting lasting recovery. compared to other programs. BREADTH AND DEPTH OF PROGRAM The most recent follow-up study (2010) Our program is highly regarded and warmly shows that among those surveyed who remembered by many due to the breadth completed a three-month program, 74% were and depth of its elements including: art, abstinent of drugs and alcohol 12 months after choir, yoga, meditation and drama. This is completion. Some 46% remained abstinent made possible with the generous and skilled the whole time over a three year period and support of our ancillary staff. These 72% were abstinent at the time of a survey wonderful people and program elements conducted three years after completion. are part of the very blood and bone of the Therapeutic Community approach. Abstinence Profile The program is further enhanced by the Medical Students Placements Program. The At 12 months Buttery hosts medical students under Whole time placement from the University Centre for At follow up Rural Health, North Coast. Trainee doctors spend time with counsellors and residents to learn more about the value of residential addiction treatment.

To help promote lasting recovery from active addiction, residents in the program their family members and“significant others”are able to receive free counselling through the Family John Kerr, Program Coordinator Inclusivity Program which is fully supported by donations from individuals and Foundations. Activities for Buttery residents also include beach excursions, cinema, twice yearly camping 11 trips, filling of a the time capsule, open days for supporters, car washes for members of the public and choir performances at local events. MAINTENANCE TO ABSTINENCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW & NATURE OF THE SERVICE

The Buttery continues to develop its workforce as part of its commitment to providing employment pathways for its Case Workers and Residential Care workers (RCWs). ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The MTA Team thanks our highly skilled Administration Team for providing a seamless process for our resident’s from pre-entry through until program exits.

Some of the MTA Team (from L) David Dalton, Leanne Grigg, Brendan The MTA team also thanks the Finance Team Monson, Annie Grano and Trent Rees (Team Leader) and Quality Assurance Officer who support The Buttery’s Maintenance to Abstinence the delivery of the program content by (MTA) Program is a seven bed, three month managing funding and compliance. detoxification program for people wishing to Thanks also to Dr. Robert Walsh who oversees withdraw off opioid substitution medications maintenance therapy medication reductions. such as Buprenorphine or Methadone. The Buttery’s clinical team expanded with The Program is modelled on The Buttery’s the introduction of psychiatrist, Dr. Angus Therapeutic Community. It includes: Stevenson in February 2015. educational groups, individual and group Clinical expertise is also provided through counselling, stress management practices our relationship with Bangalow Medical such as yoga and meditation, opportunities Centre and Bangalow Pharmacy. for self-esteem building such as art and choir, opportunities for interpersonal skills development, relapse education, low impact PROGRAM STATISTICAL DATA physical work around the property such as gardening, opportunities to develop a sense Occupancy rate 2014-15 83% of personal responsibility through tasks and Residents served 35 co-ordination functions within the residential Residents successfully completing reduction 34 (97%) community. It sits alongside the 27 bed Residents successfully completing program Therapeutic Community (TC) Program at the *(Five residents still completing at the time of writing) 18 (51%)* Binna Burra campus. Total days without illicit drug use 2,087 The Program is currently funded by the Total days abstinent 775 Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Office (MHDAO) of NSW Health as part of the PSYCHOMETRIC DATA Standard NGO Funding Agreement for Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services These graphs (right) provide a snap-shot of Program (DATS). the psychological benefits that result HIGHLIGHTS through participation in the MTA Program. The results areall time results since the Now in its second year, the program continues to commencement of the program. develop and achieve an 83% occupancy rate as word spreads of its success rate. The Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale (DASS)

12 is a set of three self-report scales designed Kessler 10: Arrival to measure the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. The DASS Well 17% was constructed not merely as another set Mild 17% of scales to measure conventionally defined Moderate 27% emotional states, but to further the process Severe 38% of defining, understanding, and measuring the ubiquitous and clinically significant emotional states usually described as depression, anxiety and stress. These results represent comparative data taken from the day of arrival against the day of exit from the Kessler 10: Exit program (regardless of Exit stage or reason).

Well 45% Upon exit: Mild 29% Moderate 16% 77% recorded an improvement Severe 10% in depression 72% recorded an improvement in anxiety 74% recorded and improvement in stress Trent Rees, Residential Programs Manager DASS Averages

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The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a 10 item questionnaire intended to yield a global measure of distress based on questions about anxiety and depressive symptoms that a person has experienced in the most recent 4 week period.

13 INTRA COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND NATURE OF THE SERVICE

INTRA provides a free community based contributing life regardless of the difficulties they service in a confidential, non-clinical have faced. At INTRA we trust the innate setting for adults who want to address potential for positive change in everyone. their harmful use of alcohol or other drugs SOURCES OF FUNDING (AOD). The INTRA Youth Service (IYS) offers INTRA is funded by the Department of Health innovative therapeutic activity group (Commonwealth) through the Non-Government programs and individual counselling to Treatment Organisations Grants Program and by young people under 24. philanthropic support. The Family Support We deliver services across Northern NSW Program is funded wholly through philanthropic between Tweed Heads, Ballina and Casino. support. The Casino Wake Up Time Aboriginal Programs are funded by the Department Women’s group received funding from the of Health (Commonwealth) and Healing Foundation and through the Wales philanthropic donations. Family Foundation. The group also generated As well as innovative therapeutic group income through the sale of their artworks. activity programs and individual counselling HIGHLIGHTS for young people, the IYS is also involved with GROUP PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS: six in Byron Headspace and in school based programs to Bay, two in Lismore, two in Murwillumbah, two prevent the uptake or escalation of drug use. in Tweed Heads and one in Ballina. INTRA also provides support to partners and families of people affected by substance INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING FOR ADULTS: misuse through The Buttery’s free family available from INTRA offices in Lismore and counselling program. Byron Bay. Given the high demand, especially For the last 13 years, INTRA has been running from ex Buttery Therapeutic Community (TC) the Wake Up Time in Casino. It is for Aboriginal clients, a triage system was introduced. Priority women and aimed at strengthening the is given to clients who want to quit, to re- community’s response to domestic violence engage with treatment or those who are at and the abuse of alcohol, cannabis, and Crystal high risk of relapse. People with underlying Methamphetamine (ice). mental health issues who were well- established members of recovery networks were supported when treatment places were available. Otherwise they were referred to local psychologists and other specialised services.

TREATMENT STATISTICS New clients assessed 317 Clients attending consultations 433 Individual group consultations 3760 Clients under the age of 24 120 Artwork created by The Wake Up Time Aboriginal Women’s Group PRINCIPAL DRUG OF CONCERN INTRA’s aims are to minimise harms from AOD Alcohol 32% use and to promote recovery from addiction. Cannabis 31% We support people in making healthier life style Methamphetamine (includes Ice) 13% choices and in pursuing a fulfilling and Other 24%

14 ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: INTRA’s partner, family program which is funded through Recre8 held two ten-day adventure therapy philanthropic support. Often the lack of support treks in partnership with Human Nature services combined with stigma and blame stop Psychology and Outward Bound. family members from seeking help. Following Individual counselling: referrals through the contact with the Buttery’s Family Support Program Headspace hubs in Lismore and Tweed Heads; family members report significantly improved outreach to high schools including Casino, coping abilities and improved well being. Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah. SoBig mixed martial arts project was held in Lismore; preliminary evaluations show highly positive outcomes for regular participants including school engagement and reduced criminal activity and drug use. IYS is preparing to extend this project to Casino, thanks to a donation from the Commonwealth Bank Staff Fund. Health promotion: Street art projects in locations including the Lismore, Nimbin and Goonellabah areas; commenced working on a Some of the INTRA Team: (back row from L) Sue Davis, Krystian Gruft local council approved street art gallery in (Team Leader), James Arnott, (middle row) Lily Schmelzle, Clare Jerdan (front Casino with kids who have multiple risk factors from L) Ruth Longford, Paul Phillips, Lisa Toman including living with family violence, AOD use, and truancy and school refusal. Drug information stalls at dance and music events: for example an IYS stall at the recent Splendour in the Mud Festival; this harm reduction project attracted a number of high- profile volunteers including a local GP and a local naturopath. School based group programs targeting at- risk students were offered in partnership with Byron Youth Service (at Mullumbimby High) and NORTEC (at Wollumbin High). Young people taking part in a Wilderness Adventure Therapy Trek. FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLE : The Wake Up Time The cost of the Trek was met by the Equity Trustees Foundation. Casino Aboriginal Women’s Group: Although STAFF / VOLUNTEERS: INTRA employs eight highly successful the group could no longer counselling staff (4.6 FTE), two youth workers be sustained with funding offered under the (2 FTE) and one program manager (.9 FTE). “Indigenous Advancement Strategy” INTRA also offered placement to one FOR FAMILIES AND CONCERNED OTHERS: Social Work student and three TAFE A program for the collateral damage of Community Welfare students. addiction: research has shown that for every person with an AOD problem, four others are Krystian Gruft, INTRA Team Leader directly affected. This is the target group of the

15 B.WELL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND NATURE OF b.well

The b.well program provides outreach counselling and other treatment to people with a dual diagnosis of drug and/or alcohol and mental health issues in the NSW Northern Rivers Region from Tweed Heads to Ballina and west to Kyogle.

In 2013, the Department of Health (Commonwealth), through the Non-Government Treatment Organisations Grants Program and/or the Substance Misuse Service Delivery Grants Fund made it possible to establish a new program for people with dual diagnosis: b.well. In June 2015, b.well completed its third year and (From L): Arne Schaafsma, Vanessa Rendalls ( Team Leader) Abigail Brown, Mandy Davis successfully obtained funding until June 2016. ... b.supported ACTIVITIES and anger; – a peer support group based on SMART recovery principles; b.well had five full-time equivalent staff, with b.intune – a music therapy group for three counsellors, the team leader, Vanessa emotional regulation skills;b.active – Rendalls (Psychologist), Mandy Sommerville promoting connection and involvement in (Social Worker) and Arne Schaffsma (Music the community to address depressive Therapist and Counsellor). There was also one symptomatology andDRUMBEAT , a program full-time senior peer support worker, Amanda which uses drumming as therapy. Individual Hewitt and two half-time peer support workers, counselling is also provided to clients. Jesha Bone and Amanda Perriman. The b.well team possesses a broad range of qualifications HIGHLIGHTS OF b.well’s YEAR and skills to meet the diverse needs of people Invitation to participate in mental health with dual diagnosis. steering committees such as the well-being Due to the success of existing programs, b.well alliance in the Tweed Heads area and the staff continue to utilise group programs written Trauma Informed Care Training Committee. in previous years and have also written and Partnerships with 10 external service delivered a number of new group programs. All programs are a result of six-monthly needs providers to deliver numerous group analyses conducted through consumer and programs and also co-location to deliver stakeholder forums and feedback surveys. more seamless services.

b.well group programs are evidence- Obtained small amounts of additional based and focus on recovery principles. funding to support engagement of They include psychoeducation and skill consultants, and purchase materials and development components. equipment to support group programs. Twenty four group programs were Established connections within the Nimbin delivered in the past 12 months with an community and currently negotiating a average of eight participants in each. new outreach office in Nimbin. The programs are:b.nurtured – which has a Invitations to support other self-care focus;b.calm – with an emotional organisations nationally attempting to regulation skills focus to manage anxiety incorporate dual diagnosis lived

16 ... experience workers into their further staffing needs to be considered. service delivery. OUTCOMES Preliminary testing and analysis of a Results from participation data demonstrates new lived experience workers measure. that overall average scores for stress, anxiety and depression as rated on the Depression OUTPUTS FOR 2014-2015 Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) by The b.well program has continued to receive a participants at the beginning of the group large number of referrals, with 182 individuals (pre scores) and then at the end of the group assessed and many existing clients remaining (post scores) significantly decreased, with engaged with the program in individual and 45% of participants making improvements in group sessions. A total of 279 participants their mental health presentation during their engaged with b.well in this 12 month period engagement with b.well services. In addition with a total of 2,307 individual occasions of to this, data collected also shows that drug service. Of the participants engaged in the and/or alcohol use also decreased on average. program several individuals received more than Sessions Delivered one service, as the table below demonstrates. b.strolling Service Delivery Distribution DRUMBEAT Group 1 Total participants 279 A 1:1 counselling Music bridging group Group 2 B 1:1 peer support b.nurtured Group 3 C Group Wake-up Group 4 Group 5 A 16.5% b.active B 5% b.supported Tweed C 10% b.intune A+C 41% b.calm A+B 10.5% 0 1020304050607080 Number of participants B+C 5.5% A+B+C 11.5% ASSESSMENT TOOLS

The b.well team ran 24 groups in 12 months b.well developed an engagement alliance with a total of 173 participants with several inventory to evaluate the effectiveness of the participants engaging in more than one group peer workers. This measure was derived from program. The distribution of participants in the therapeutic alliance measure, the Outcomes the groups is shown in the next table. Rating Scale (ORS) as there was no measure available to evaluate the effectiveness of lived The demand for individual counselling experience workers. B.well continued to collect services has increased with larger wait list data in the last year to test the internal validity times and approximately 10 individuals on and reliability of the measure, with a view to the wait list at any one time. Accordingly, publishing this measure. b.well has endeavoured to support individuals through groups or referrals to Vanessa Rendalls, b.well Program Manager other services during this waiting period. However it remains evident that demand for the service is increasing which indicates that

17 PARTNERS IN RECOVERY (PIR) OVERVIEW AND NATURE

Partners in Recovery is a national mental health HIGHLIGHTS strategy aimed at improving the mental health Successful in receiving funding for two system to support better service delivery to community projects – The Community consumers with severe and persistent mental Stories Project and Peer Training Project. health issues. In 2013, The Buttery joined a With one year remaining to complete consortium of eight other agencies from Tweed the program, projects to create systems Heads to Port Macquarie, with Mission Australia improvements have commenced. The as the lead agency. This initiative is funded for Buttery is the lead agency in two out of three years with a possibility of being funded three projects, co-ordinating the budget for a further three years. and progress of the project. PIR ACTIVITIES The two lived experience workers have The Buttery continued to employ two full-time also been instrumental in developing a Support Facilitators (SFs) Abigail Brown and Eva connection with potential participants in Kaufman, and two lived experience workers, the community who have failed to Gary Shallala-Hudson and Jamie Ford. engage with any service providers in the past. In doing so, Jamie Ford established a Both Support Facilitators provided case co- successful community forum and received ordination to 22 participants with severe and feedback around barrier priority areas. persistent mental health issues, reaching the Out of these forums emerged a monthly target number of participants the Federal grassroots group, which is an information, Government has set for Support Facilitators advocacy and action group for people to engage with in a 12 month period. with mental health issues. Further connections with community organisations have been established by the SF’s and lived experience workers throughout the Region such as regular attendance at the homelessness breakfast in Byron Bay, and inclusion in steering committees for the local mental health integration plan. OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES Data for the PIR program is collected by the lead They also identified community priority areas agency Mission Australia and will be available to for change in relation to the barriers The Buttery at the conclusion of the program. experienced by people when trying to access However preliminary data suggests that PIR has treatment services. The areas identified successfully assisted a number of participants through community consultation as priority with severe and persistent mental health issues areas for change were; social isolation, and has successfully implemented some systems transport, physical health and housing. change activities. Community projects have been developed in an attempt to address the barriers. Funding for Vanessa Rendalls these projects has been received and the PIR The Buttery Program Manager programs will be implemented in the next year.

18 Michael has now returned to work in his own consultancy business. He is in a “solid” relationship and very much engaged with his local community of Bangalow. He devotes 15% of his time as a volunteer helping other people who are in recovery from addiction. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT RECOVERY

MICHAEL: MY SOUL IS HAPPY HERE

“Addiction is a disease and I didn’t know that it was happening to me. In my case it didn’t appear until I The therapeutic value of gardening is was in my 40’s.” well acknowledged. Participants in The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community A successful business executive, living a seemingly maintain the grounds of the Binna manageable life, Michael started drinking increasingly Burra campus and grow organic every day. vegetables for the Community. “Then, when I was in my early 40’s I found crystal meth. I started smoking it.” Michael said he lost heavily in the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. His losses, combined with drug taking and being sacked from his job sent him into a downward spiral. “I realised I was a drug addict, something I thought would never happen to me.” “Fortunately I was not completely broke as I had disability insurance and health insurance. Nonetheless, I kept relapsing and going in and out of short-term rehab.” Michael entered a short-term rehab until a place became available at The Buttery. “Coming to The Buttery was a shock. I had to share a bathroom with ten others in a very basic house. I was living with people from vastly different backgrounds - ex-sex workers Learning and practising art is part of the therapeutic program at The and people who’d lived on the streets since their teens. It was a Buttery. Many Buttery residents use totally alien environment. I met the most courageous people art as form of self-expression and self there and came to understand that we all suffer from a terrible discovery. Quite a number discover and misjudged disease. I was very happy there because it previously unrealised creative talents in taught me the less I have the more content I seem to be.” The Buttery’s art studio.

19 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING COUNSELLING SERVICE

OVERVIEW quarterly Gambling Counselling Forums provide our team with important occasions for training Throughout the past 16 years the Northern and sharing experiences. Rivers Gambling Counselling Service (NRGCS) has become well recognised with its unique STUDENTS logo. The local community is well aware of its NRGCS has developed a strong culture of connection with the Buttery. engaging student counsellors and others to The past 12 months has brought about provide them with the invaluable opportunity to significant change within the service. This gain experience. This year we have supported a includes; a new reporting process introduced by further three students to complete their tertiary our funders, the Responsible Gambling Fund; work placements with our service. Currently we changes in staff hours; staff resignations; have a Welfare TAFE student completing her recruitment and the forthcoming retirement of placement and intend to offer her the key personnel. opportunity to carry out additional volunteer time. Additionally, we have an Australian College of Applied Psychology student completing her second work placement as a she finalises her tertiary studies to become a qualified Counsellor. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT As part of a more proactive approach to engaging the community and raising awareness of the impact of gambling in our society, we have developed a referral system for medical centres and doctors’surgeries. Included in the information is a three question survey NODS Northern Rivers Gambling Counselling Service Team Leader, Cliff Banks (NORC DSM-IV Screen for Gambling Problems) As changes occur, it is important to maintain Clip:“A quick and simple screening method for the quality of our service to the community. To pathological and problem gamblers in this end, the team recognises the importance of addiction programs and practices.”* ensuring service delivery to consumers remains a priority: as it always has been. Ongoing As a means of engaging these training and education is vital in enabling the professionals we provided a publication NRGCS team to offer the best possible service. from the Gambling Impact Society which has developed several publications for Significantly, making the most of regular those in separate frontline positions who training opportunities is imperative to applying may be able assist problem gamblers. this philosophy. Staff avail themselves of opportunities to attend relevant training in We continued to meet our commitment by personal growth and professional development. attending the local interagency meetings with With the advent of webinars we are able to team members Cliff Banks, Lily Schmelzle or attend via the internet, providing access to a Michael Handley attending. These meetings wealth of current knowledge delivered by provided not only a good opportunity to prominent academics in this specialised field. promote our gambling counselling service but These opportunities associated with our also one to remind other participants of the other

20 mutually supportive outreach and residential programs conducted by The Buttery. We continued delivering our quarterly Gambling Awareness Program to the residents of the Namatjira Haven, a facility located near The Buttery for indigenous men who have substance misuse issues. The same Gambling Awareness Program is also presented to The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community (TC) and its Maintenance to Abstinence Program (MTA). * {Volberg, R. A., Munck, I. M., & Petry, N. M. (2011)} BEC GIVES BACK HISTORIC DATA from RGF DATA BASE Many of the people who successfully complete The following data shows that our service has The Buttery’s residential treatment program been working at the optimum level over the then undertake further study and apply their past three years. The total number of sessions new knowledge to helping others. Bec (above), provided to clients and the numbers of hours 32 wants to do just that. delivering the service has now reached a Three years after successfully completing balanced level. The Buttery’s residential program, Bec, is back undertaking a workplace placement Problem Gambling Sessions for her Masters in Social Work degree. 700 Bec said she started using drugs at 19. Sessions 600 Hours Due to her increasing addiction, she Clients commenced and then dropped out of 500 a series of university courses,before 400 completing a degree in criminology. “I knew I was rapidly spiralling down but 300 I used my addiction as an excuse for bad 200 behaviour. I thought drug rehabs were for celebrities, cost a lot of money and were 100 out of my reach.” 0 “Then I heard about The Buttery and eventually joined the program. When I got 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 there I was spiritually bankrupt. Due to my Cliff Banks Team Leader ice use I hadn’t really slept for years. I was so incredibly tired.” “The Buttery is a place where people are reborn. The people who work there bring such passion to their work. Being in active addiction is a nightmare. On arrival at The Buttery you leave that behind. It is such a nurturing place.”

21 ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Team supports The Buttery’s Youth street art is used all over the world to two residential programs, its half-way houses, engage with youth at risk in a safe, non- The Buttery’s five community outreach confrontational way. Participants use the programs as well the CEO and Finance and opportunity to open up about personal Fundraising offices. issues including substance abuse. Trained After almost 10 years at The Buttery Dianne has counsellors can help them develop advised her retirement will take effect by the end strategies to deal with issues. of 2015. We wish her well in her new life and Already young people in Byron Bay, thank Di for her dedicated service. Mullumbimby, Ballina and Lismore have participated with more projects planned. Paul also worked with teenagers in one of the residences of the North Coast Children’s Home. “We painted murals in two bedrooms. The walls were covered in horrible, negative graffiti. I asked the 15 and 16-year-old girls involved to come up with positive words and ideas we could use to paint out the negative images.” The girls, who were awaiting acceptance

(L-R) Di Crozier, Nardene Schlosser, Roz Holmes into foster homes and who had had a life time of multiple foster homes, chose“family COCA COLA FOUNDATION “ and“good vibes”as their themes. SUPPORTS STREET ART PROJECT “They were very pleased with the results. It gave them a way of expressing themselves and doing something positive to improve the living environment for themselves and other children in the home.” UPGRADED ACCOMMODATION THANK YOU SUPPORTERS

One of the walls in the Children’s Home painted with the assistance of the Coca Cola Foundation.

In 2014 The Buttery’s INTRA youth street art project received a grant of $8,500 from the Coca Cola Australia Foundation. Leader of the project, Paul Phillips said the funds have been used to buy paint and will also be Thanks to the support of Buttery donors, applied to hiring an established artist to teach including Recovery Circle members, The Buttery mural techniques. has been able to upgrade accommodation and

22 create more space for residents in Lisa House. crashing down with the suicide of her Members of the Recovery Circle contribute beloved brother. from $10 a month (or just 33 cents a day) to help Anna plunged into deep depression which advance the work of The Buttery. lead to suicidal thoughts. Although ashamed that she’d contemplated suicide, she confided in a psychologist. The psychologist explained about suicidality and how a trauma such as experiencing another person’s suicide can bring about suicidal thoughts. Anna was referred to The Buttery’s b.well program. She participated in b.well’s drumming program and learnt relaxation techniques To join, the Recovery Circle please go to: including mindfulness through b.well’s b.calm. http://www.buttery.org.au/join-the- “I learnt how not to identify with a negative buttery-recovery-circle thought and not let that thought drown me. Now I feel empowered, I feel like an adult and I can now live my life comfortably in my own skin.” FROM TRAGEDY CAME Anna is now using her experience of managing VICTORY OVER THOUGHTS depression and mindfulness combined with her past life in dance, performance and fitness to help others by conducting dance and movement workshops and events at her rural property. If this story has raised issues: please phone Lifeline 13 11 14 DAVID HELFGOTT BUTTERY VISIT

b.well, The Buttery’s community mental wellness program, helps people develop strategies to lead more fulfilling, healthful lives. Anna undertook a b.well b.calm and drumming programs in her local community. She said because of it her life has changed for the better. Anna’s life was going well. The single mother of two teenage boys had enjoyed a measure of success and a rich life. She had her own The Buttery had a visit from one of our patrons, business, a beautiful home in the country, had acclaimed pianist David Helfgott. travelled the world and was an accomplished Buttery residents and staff were delighted to dancer and fitness instructor. hear David play and later some staff posed for a Then, two-and-a-half years ago her life came photo with the maestro.

23 THE BUTTERY LIMITED A.C.N. 130 812 994

30 JUNE 2015

Financial Report

24 THE BUTTERY LIMITED A.C.N. 130 812 994 DIRECTORS REPORT Your Directors submit the financial report of The Buttery Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015.

The names of the Directors of the company holding office during or since the end of the financial year are:

Dr Robert Weatherby Joan Davies Tim Limbert Tracey Hordern Ian McKay (appointed 8 December 2014) John Mundy (appointed 22 September 2014) Ian Murray Fr Matthew Smedley Barry Evans (resigned 31 July 2014) Paul Heylan (resigned 17 August 2015) Robert Ryan (resigned 22 June 2015)

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of The Buttery Limited are • to assist in combating social problems; • to support people in crisis and develop them in life coping skills; • to provide short and long term accommodation for people in need; • to provide accommodation and rehabilitation for people with problems related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol; • to provide and foster a therapeutic community; • to facilitate learning and provide for development of peoples' skills and abilities; to provide community activities in and around the Binna Burra area; and • to promote and assist informed participation of the general community in the • consideration of social issues.

The Buttery Limited has developed various programs to assist in achieving the above objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the company during the course of the financial year were to promote and demonstrate that addiction is not a consequence of choice, but recovery is, to assist people to find their way out of active addiction by discovering their own self worth, strengths and place in society and to foster community awareness, education and participation in the reduction of harm in society caused by addiction.

25 THE BUTTERY LIMITED DIRECTORS REPORT

The Buttery has operated a range of programs helping people who have an addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling.

MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE

The Buttery Limited measures its fiduciary performance by reviewing income and expenditure statements and monitoring ongoing cash flow.

DIRECTORS' PARTICULARS

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of the company's Directors are as follows: Special Name Qualifications Experience Responsibilities

Dr Robert Weatherby Professor The Buttery Limited Chairperson Board Member 7 years

Joan Davies Retired The Buttery Limited Deputy Board Member 7 years Chairperson

Tim Limbert Accountant The Buttery Limited Treasurer Board Member 7 years

Tracey Hordern Journalist The Buttery Limited Board Member 4 years

Ian McKay Solicitor The Buttery Limited Board Member 1 year

John Mundy CEO The Buttery Limited Board Member 1 year

Ian Murray Retired Mental The Buttery Limited Health Worker Board Member 3 years

Fr Matthew Smedley Rector Anglican The Buttery Limited Parish of BangalowBoard Member 2 years

26 THE BUTTERY LIMITED DIRECTORS REPORT

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS

The number of meetings attended and the number of meetings held during each term of office are:

Number Eligible Number to Attend Attended

Dr Robert Weatherby 10 10 Joan Davies 10 9 Tim Limbert 10 9 Tracey Horden 10 1 Ian McKay 6 6 John Mundy 8 8 Ian Murray 10 8 Fr Matthew Smedley 10 7 Barry Evans 1 1 Paul Heylan 10 7 Robert Ryan 9 4

MEMBERS LIABILITY

If the company is wound up, the constitution states that each member of the company is liable to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. At 30 June 2015 the maximum amount that members of the company would be liable to contribute if the company is wound up $110.

AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The Directors received an independence declaration from the auditor of The Buttery Limited. A copy of the independence declaration is attached on the page immediately following this report.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:

DR R WEATHERBY - Chairperson

T LIMBERT - Dated at Bangalow - 21 September 2015 Treasurer 27 audit & assurance services

21 September 2015 REGISTERED COMPANY AUDITORS TW Graham The Board of Directors S8us. CA. FF:n The Buttery Limited GJ Smith PO Box 42 B8vs, LLB, CA, O;p FP SI Trustum BANGALOW NSW 2479 BBus, CA, O,p FP TL Kirkland 88us,CA

AUDITOR 'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION SMSF AUDITORS GJ Smith This declaration is made in connection with our audit of the financial report of The 88us, LLB, CA, Dip FP Buttery Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015 and in accordance with the SI Trustum provisions of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. BBus, CA, D,p FP AM Jones S8us, Afffi;:;te ICAA. CPA, Dep. FP T Bazzana We declare that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, there have been: 88us, CA, Dip. FP

. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to this audit; and

. No contraventions of any applicable Code of Professional Conduct in relation to this audit.

Yours faithfully,

wca audit &assurance services pty ltd Authorised Audit Company

Tania L Kirkland Director

28

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation THE BUTTERY LIMITED A.C.N. 130 812 994 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $

Revenues from ordinary activities (3) 3,841,940 3,519,452

Depreciation expense (4) (155,689) (153,884) Employee benefits expense (4) (2,613,312) (2,274,667) Finance costs expense (4) (1,325) (2,147) Rent payments expense (4) (82,962) (79,763) Other expenses (4) (774,616) (815,253) ------Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities before income tax expense 214,036 193,738

Income tax expense relating to ordinary activities (1) ------Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities after income tax expense 214,036 193,738 ------Other Comprehensive Income Net gain on revaluation of land and buildings ------Total Comprehensive Income 214,036 193,738 ------

To be read in conjunction with attached notes.

29 THE BUTTERY LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash & Cash Equivalents (5) 1,856,326 1,532,574 Trade & Other Receivables (6) 900 13,417 Other Assets (7) 11,894 11,465 ------TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,869,120 1,557,456 ------NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant & Equipment (8) 2,417,969 2,518,888 ------TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2,417,969 2,518,888 ------TOTAL ASSETS 4,287,089 4,076,344 ------

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & Other Payables (9) 175,321 146,346 Provisions (10) 255,797 331,151 Financial Liabilities (11) 16,458 25,890 Other Liabilities (12) 95,860 57,986 ------TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 543,436 561,373 ------NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Provisions (10) 91,400 65,917 Financial Liabilities (11) 10,837 ------TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 91,400 76,754 ------TOTAL LIABILITIES 634,836 638,127 ------NET ASSETS 3,652,253 3,438,217 ------======EQUITY Retained Profits (13) 3,616,762 3,402,726 Asset Revaluation Reserve (14) 35,491 35,491 ------TOTAL EQUITY 3,652,253 3,438,217 ======------

To be read in conjunction with attached notes.

30 THE BUTTERY LIMITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash receipts in the course of operations 4,125,782 3,754,176 Cash payments in the course of operations (3,773,402) (3,382,442) Interest received 47,736 50,131 Interest paid (1,325) (2,147) ------Net cash provided by operating activities (17ii) 398,791 419,718 ------CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment 23,379 Payments for property, plant and equipment (54,770) (192,884) ------Net cash used in investing activities (54,770) (169,505) ------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repayments of borrowings (20,269) (12,997) ------Net cash used in financing activities (20,269) (12,997) ------

TOTAL NET INCREASE IN CASH HELD 323,752 237,216 ------CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1,532,574 1,295,358 ------CASH AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR (17i) 1,856,326 1,532,574 ======

To be read in conjunction with attached notes.

31 THE BUTTERY LIMITED STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $

Total equity at the beginning of the financial year 3,438,217 3,244,479

Net profit/(loss) for the financial year (13) 214,036 193,738 Net Gain in Asset Value for the year (14)

------Total equity at the end of the financial year 3,652,253 3,438,217 ------

To be read in conjunction with attached notes.

32 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of Preparation The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, including Australian Accounting Interpretations, and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. Australian Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRSs).

Historical Cost Convention These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and certain classes of property, plant and equipment.

Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AIFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions or estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 2.

(b) Receivables & Revenue Recognition Trade debtors are recognised at the amount receivable as they are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. Collectability of trade debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for doubtful debts is raised where the collection of the full amount of the debt is no longer probable. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, allowances and discounts given. Grants from the government are recognised when the company gains control of the funds and are brought to account as income when the service requirements under the relevant funding agreements are met.

33 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(c) Impairment of Assets Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's net selling price and its value in use which is based on the depreciated replacement cost of the asset.

(d) Cash & Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are disclosed within current liabilities on the balance sheet.

(e) Investments & Other Financial Assets The company classifies its investments in the following categories: loans and receivables and available-for-sale financial assets. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.

Loans and Receivables

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the company provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the receivable. They are included in current assets as receivables in the balance sheet (note 6).

Available-for-sale financial assets

Are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated as available- for-sale or are not classified as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, held-to-maturity investments or loans and receivables.

Available-for-sale financial assets are carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Movements in the fair value of available-for-sal e financial assets are recorded in the available-for-sale reserve.

(f) Property, Plant & Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the committee to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of depreciated replacement cost.

34 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Depreciation is provided on plant and equipment so as to write off the assets progressively over their estimated remaining useful lives from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Both the prime cost method and diminishing value method of calculating depreciation are applied to property, plant and equipment as they are considered most appropriate in the circumstances.

The following table indicates the typical rates of depreciation used for property, plant and equipment and on which depreciation charges are based:

Buildings - 2.5% Prime Cost Plant & Equipment - 5 to 20% Prime Cost Motor Vehicles - 20 to 25% Prime Cost

The assets' useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

(g) Employee Benefits Short-Term Employee Benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave that are expected to be paid within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employee service up to the reporting date, and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid on settlement.

Long Service Leave Liability for long service leave is recognised based upon employee service up to the reporting date. It is measured at the present value of expected future payments relating to past service.

Superannuation

Contributions are made by the company to employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred.

(h) Trade & Other Payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the entity prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

35 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(i) Income Tax The company has been granted exemption from income tax under the Income Tax Assessment Act.

U) Other Liabilities

These amounts represent grant funding that has been received in advance of the period to which it relates. Grant income is brought to account when the company gains control of the revenue in accordance with the conditions of the funding agreement.

( k) Leases

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term.

Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

(I) Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

36 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(m) New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods

The AASB has issued new, revised and amended standards and interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The company has decided against early adoption of these standards. The new accounting standards are not expected to have a material effect on the company's financial statements.

2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Critical Accounting Estimates & Judgements The committee evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated in the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and from within the company. Key estimates - Impairment The company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company that may lead to the impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates.

37 THE BUTTERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2015 2014 $ $

3. REVENUES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Fees Received from Residents 564,963 471,697 Fundraising Income 304,295 275,061 Grants Received 2,807,371 2,624,020 Interest Received 40,053 51,638 Other Income 89,427 40,683 Profit on Sale of Non-Current Assets 22,810 Rent Received 35,831 33,543 ------3,841,940 3,519,452 ------

4. EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Auditors' Remuneration - Audit of Financial Statements 18,000 16,600 Clinical Consultants 27,149 18,170 Depreciation Expenses 155,689 153,884 Employee Benefits Expenses 2,613,312 2,274,667 Food Supplies 121,390 118,601 Finance Costs Expenses 1,325 2,147 Insurance Expenses 93,213 117,085 Motor Vehicle Expenses 60,041 51,657 Other Expenses 364,503 365,374 Rent Payments Expenses 82,962 79,763 Repairs & Maintenance Expenses 90,320 127,766 ------3,627,904 3,325,714 ------

5. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on Hand 1,000 1,000 Cash at Bank 1,855,326 1,531,574

1,856,326 1,532,574 ------======

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2015 2014 $ $

6. TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES Trade Debtors 900 13,417 ------900 13,417 ======7. OTHER ASSETS Current Prepayments 11,894 11,465 ------11,894 11,465 ======8. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT Land at Valuation 811,000 811,000 Buildings at Valuation 1,100,000 1,100,000 Additions at Cost 199,521 183,729 Accumulated Depreciation (184,960) (136,120) ------1,925,561 1,958,609 ------Leasehold Improvements 36,733 34,960 Accumulated Depreciation (12,554) (8,218) ------24,179 26,742 ------Plant & Equipment at Cost 411,450 374,245 Accumulated Depreciation (318,244) (283,613) ------93,206 90,632 ------Motor Vehicles at Cost 378,356 378,356 Accumulated Depreciation (283,745) (215,863) ------94,611 162,493 ------WIP - Help Build a Better Buttery 280,412 280,412 ------2,417,969 2,518,888 ----- ======------

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a) Movement in Carrying Amounts Movements in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the financial year:

Land, Plant & Motor Work In Total Buildings & Equipment Vehicles Progress Leasehold $ $ $ $ Improvements $ Balance at beginning of 1,985,351 90,632 162,493 280,412 2,518,888 year Additions 17,564 37,206 54,770 Disposals Revaluations Depreciation (53,175) (34,632) (67,882) (155,689) Carrying Amount at the end of the year 1,949,740 93,206 94,611 280,412 2,417,969

An independent valuation of The Buttery site was performed by Taylor Byrne Valuers and Property Consultants on 23 February 2011 and a value of $1,400,000 was adopted based on a depreciated replacement cost basis. The Dudgeons Lane property value is based on the latest Valuer General valuation at 30 June 201O for $511,000. 2015 2014 $ $ 9. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES Unsecured Liabilities Accrued Expenses 147,800 149,875 GST Payable 26,547 (5,132) Residents Fundraising 974 1,603 ------175,321 -- 146,346 ======10. PROVISIONS ======Current Provision for Annual Leave 134,604 158,301 Provision for Long Service Leave 45,941 95,936 Provision for Unloaded Leave 75,252 76,914 ------255,797 331,151 Non-Current Provision for Long Service Leave 91,400 65,917 ------91,400 65,917 ------347,197 397,068 ------

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2015 2014 $ $

The movement in Provision for Employee Benefits during the year was as follows:

Opening Balance 397,068 323,298 Amounts Provided For 46,222 73,770 Less Leave Paid Out (96,093) ------Closing Balance 347,197 397,068 ------======

11. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Secured Liabilities Current Credit Cards - NAB 5,622 6,415 Chattel Mortgage - NAB 10,836 19,475 ------16,458 25,890 Non-Current Chattel Mortgage - NAB 10,837 ------10,837 ------16,458 36,727 ======------

12. OTHER LIABILITIES Money Owed to Residents 12,401 25,599 Grants Received in Advance 83,459 32,387 ------95,860 57,986 ------======------

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2015 2014 $ $

13. RETAINED PROFITS Retained Profits at the beginning of the financial year 3,402,726 3,208,988 Net Profit/(Loss) 214,036 193,738 ------Retained Profits at the end of the financial year 3,616,762 3,402,726 ------======14. ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE Reserve at the beginning of the financial year 35,491 35,491 Net Gain for the year ------Reserve at the end of the financial year 35,491 35,491 ======15. COMPANY DETAILS The principal place of business of the company is Binna Burra.

16. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

Directors Dr Robert Weatherby Joan Davies Tim Limbert Tracey Horden Ian McKay (appointed 8 December 2014) John Mundy (appointed 22 September 2014) Ian Murray Fr Matthew Smedley Barry Evans (resigned 31 July 2014) Paul Heylan (resigned 17 August 2015) Robert Ryan (resigned 22 June 2015)

Company Secretary Margaret Weatherby

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2015 2014 $ $

Other Key Management Personnel Zac Dawkins (Finance Officer)

Key Management Personnel Compensation Short Term Benefits 195,184 180,202 Post Employment Benefits 18,373 14,724 Termination Benefits 138,252

Other Related Party Transactions From time to time board members of the company, or board member-related entities, may purchase/supply goods or services from/to the company. These purchases/supplies are on the same terms and conditions as those entered into by other company employees, customers or suppliers.

17. NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(i) RECONCILIATION OF CASH

For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and at bank and short term deposits at call, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash as at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

2015 2014 $ $

Cash on Hand (5) 1,000 1,000 Cash at Bank (5) 1,855,326 1,531,574

1,856,326 1,532,574 ======

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2015 2014 $ $

(ii) RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS WITH OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX Operating Profit/(Loss) after income tax 214,036 193,738 Add/(Less) Non-Cash Items: Amounts set aside to Provisions 46,222 73,770 Depreciation 155,689 153,884 (Profit)/Loss on Sale of Non-Current Assets (22,810)

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities before changes in Assets and Liabilities 415,947 398,582

Changes in Assets & Liabilities: (lncrease)/Decrease in Other Assets (429) (2,217) (lncrease)/Decrease in Receivables 12,517 25,982 (Decrease)/lncrease in Payables 28,975 (21,900) (Decrease)/lncrease in Other Liabilities 37,874 19,271 Provisions paid out (96,093)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 398,791 419,718 ------(iii) NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Property, Plant and Equipment During the financial year the company acquired plant and equipment with an aggregate fair value of $Nil (2014: $15,692) by means of finance leases. These acquisitions are not reflected in the cash flow statement.

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18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (a) Financial Risk Management The company has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments: (i) Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the company's receivables. Trade & Other Receivables The company's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The company has a diverse range of customers and therefore there is no significant concentration of credit risk, either by nature of industry or geography. (ii) Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it always has sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses. The company has liquidity risk management policies, which assist in monitoring cash flow requirements. Typically the company ensures it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses and commitments for a period of 3 months. Cash on demand is defined as cash held or unutilised borrowing facilities. (iii) Market Risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and equity prices, will affect the company's income or value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposure within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that a financial instrument's value will fluctuate as a result of changes in the market interest rate.

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(b) Credit Risk Exposure to Credit Risk The carrying amount of the company's financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The company's maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 2015 2014 $ $

Cash at Bank 1,855,326 1,531,574 Cash on Hand 1,000 1,000 Trade Debtors 900 13,417 ------1,857,226 1,545,991 ======(c) Liquidity Risk The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities: 2015 2014 $ $

Trade Creditors Credit Cards - NAB 5,622 6,415 Chattel Mortgage - NAB 10,836 30,312 ------16,458 36,727 ======Trade Creditors - payable O to 30 days

Credit Cards - NAB - payable O to 30 days 5,622 6,415

Hire Purchase Liability - payable O to 1 year 10,836 19,475 - payable 1 to 2 years 10,837 - payable 2 to 3 years

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2015 2014 $ $

(d) Interest Rate Risk At 30 June 2015 if interest rates had been 1% higher, profit and equity would have been $18,609 higher (2014 - $15,252 higher). At 30 June 2015 if interest rates had been 1% lower, profit and equity would have been $14,787 lower (2014 - $13,775 lower).

19. LOAN FACILITIES The company has an asset finance lease agreement with NAB of $100,000.

Asset Finance Lease Agreement 100,000 100,000 Leases (10,837) (30,312)

Unused Credit Facility Limit 89,163 69,688 ======The company has an overdraft facility with NAB of $60,000.

Overdraft Limit 60,000 60,000 Bank Overdraft (14,523)

Unused Credit Facility Limit 45,477 60,000 ======The company has a business lending facility with NAB of $10,000.

Business Cards Limited 10,000 10,000 Credit Cards (5,622) (6,415)

Unused Credit Facility Limit 4,378 3,585 ------======------

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20. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

The Buttery is currently in negotiations to purchase an additional property. The Buttery has also listed the Dudgeons Lane property for sale subsequent to balance date. The financial effect of these transactions is not yet known.

The Board of Directors of the company have authorised the issue of this financial report on 21 September 2015.

21. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE

2015 2014 $ $

a) Operating Lease Commitments - Office Lease

payable - 0 to1 year 34,719 34,383 payable - 1 to 5 years 39,520 ------74,239 34,383 ======

b) Finance Lease Commitments payable - 0 to1 year 11,064 20,801 payable - 1 to 5 years 11,064 ------Minimum Lease Payments 11,064 31,865 Less Future Finance Charges (228) (1,553) ------10,836 30,312 ------======

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22. APPLICATION OF FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES (i) Details of net fundraising income

During the year ended 30 June 2015 the company made a profit from fundraising of $195,173.

Forms of Fundraising Fundraising appeals conducted during the financial year consisted of: - Help Build a Better Buttery - Raffles & Other Fundraising Events

2015 2014 $ $ INCOME Fundraising Income 304,295 275,061

304,295 275,061 EXPENSES Fundraising Expenses 109,122 116,991

109,122 116,991

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 195,173 158,070 ======

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(ii) Comparison of Figures

Comparison by monetary figures and percentages 2015 201 5 2014 2014 $ % $ % Total cost of fundraising/ Gross income from fundraising 109,122/304,295 35.86 116,991/275,061 42.53

Net surplus from fundraising/ Gross income from fundraising 195,173/304,295 64.14 158,070/275,061 57.47

Total cost of services/ Total expenditure 109,122/3,627,904 3.01 116,991/3,325,714 3.52

Total cost of services/ Total income received 109,122/3,841,940 2.84 116,991/3,519,452 3.32

DECLARATION BY CHAIRPERSON IN RESPECT OF FUNDRAISING APPEALS

I, Dr R Weatherby, Chairperson of The Buttery Limited, declare that in my opinion:

a) the accounts give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of The Buttery Limited with respect to fundraising appeals;

b) the balance sheet gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals;

c) the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act and the regulations under that Act and the conditions attached to the authority have been complied with; and

d) the internal controls exercised by The Buttery Limited are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received.

Dr R Weatherby (Chairperson)

Dated at Bangalow - 21 September 2015

50 THE BUTTERY LIMITED A.C.N. 130 812 994 DIRECTORS DECLARATION

In the opinion of the Directors of the company:- a) the financial statements and notes for the financial year ended 30 June 2015 comply with the accounting standards; and b) the financial statements and notes for the financial year ended 30 June 2015 give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the company; and c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and d) the financial statements and notes for the financial year ended 30 June 2015 are in accordance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:

DR R WEATHERBY - Chairperson

T LIMBERT - Treasurer

Dated at Bangalow - 21 September 2015

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF REGISTERED COMPANY THE BUTTERY LIMITED AUDITORS TW Graham A.C.N. 130 812 994 88us. CA, FFin GJ Smith 88us, LLB, CA. Dip FP Report on the Financial Report SI Trustum BBus. CA. D'p. FP We have audited the accompanying financial report of The Buttery Limited, which TL Kirkland comprises the balance sheet at 30 June 2015, and the income statement, cash flow BBus, CA statement and statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the Directors' declaration. SMSF AUDITORS Directors' responsibility for the Financial Report GJ Smith BBus, LLB, CA. Dip. FP SI Trustum The Directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of BBus, CA, Dip FP the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Australian AM Jones Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. This responsibility includes designing, 88us, Aff,:Oate ICM,CPA. Dip FP implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair T Bazzana BBus, CA. 0:p FP presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor's responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and pertorm the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF REGISTERED COMPANY THE BUTIERY LIMITED AUDITORS TW Graham A.C.N. 130 812 994 88us. CA, FF,n GJ Smith B8us, U.B, CA. O:p FP Independence SI Trustum BBus. CA. O,p FP In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the TL Kirkland 88us,CA Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.

Auditor's Opinion SMSF AUDITORS the GJ Smith In our opinion, the financial report of The Buttery Limited is in accordance with 88us, LLB, CA. D,p FP Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including: SITrustum BBus, CA, O,p FP • giving a true and fair view of The Buttery Limited's financial position as at 30 June AM Jones 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date, and 88us. AHi:cate ICM, CPA. O:p. FP T Bazzana • complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Australian Charities and BBus, CA, D,p FP Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.

Report on Requirements of Charitable Fundraising Act

The requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act and the regulations regarding the proper keeping of accounts and associated records and the accounting for an application of money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year have been complied with.

wca audit & assurance services pty ltd Authorised Audit Company

Tania L Kirkland Director

DATE: 21 September 2015

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L1ab,!1ty l1m1ted by o scheme appro1:ed under Profess:onnl Standards Leg1s!a\1on PO Box 42, Bangalow, NSW 2479 Tel: 02 6687 1111 Email: [email protected] www.buttery.org.au ABN 53 130 812 994 Registered Charity No 10766 Public Benevolent Institution