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Annual Report 2016 -17 Partners

Contents

Our Mission 3 State Reports 12 About Reclink 3 AAA Play 18 Why We Exist 4 Art Therapy 20 What We Do 5 Reclink Mumbai 20 Measuring Results and Impacts 6 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 21 Transformational Links, Training Our Activities 28 and Education 7 Our Members 30 Corporate Governance 7 Gratitude 32 SROI Report 8 Our National Footprint 34 Founders Message 10 Reclink Australia Staff 35 Community Partners 11 Contact Us 35

Notice of 2017 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for Members 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual of Reclink Australia will be held at General Meeting held on 23 November, 2016. Reclink, South at 9.30am 2. To receive the Report and Financial Statements on Wednesday 22 November, 2017. for the year that ended 30 June, 2017. 3. General business.

2 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Mission Respond. Rebuild. Reconnect. We seek to give all participants the power of purpose. About Reclink Australia Reclink Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage or facing significant barriers to participation, through providing new and unique sports, specialist recreation and arts programs, and pathways to employment opportunities.

We target some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people; at risk youth, those experiencing mental illness, people with a disability, the homeless, people tackling alcohol and other drug issues and social and economic hardship. As part of our unique hub and spoke network model, Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships with a membership of more than 220 community, government and private organisations. Our member agencies are committed to encouraging our target population group, under-represented in mainstream sport and recreational programs, to take that step towards improved health and self-esteem, and use Reclink Australia’s activities as a means of engagement for hard to reach population groups.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 3 Why We Exist From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of community, Reclink Australia believes and Kings Cross, to the that sport and the arts are the perfect public housing estates of vehicles to improve the lives of those Adelaide and and experiencing complex disadvantage the remote communities and social exclusion. of the Northern Territory, We believe that everyone has the Reclink Australia champions right to a positive identity and a social network. This can be achieved through participation in physical active participation in sport and the and artistic activity for all arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an Australians. We believe that individual and improves their mental sport, recreation, music and and physical health. art are powerful tools to For 27 years, we have led a network engage and support those of member organisations and acted as a facilitator in the support of most hard to reach within disadvantaged communities and the community. individuals.

“It was clear from nearly every interview conducted with agency representatives and individual participants that everyone involved in the Victorian Reclink Australia Football League experiences a positive impact on their mental wellbeing.” Source: Latrobe University 2016

1988 1997 2003 2006 2009 Peter Cullen uses recreation Peter Cullen tours Australia Reclink Australia partners The Reclink Raiders are Staff members appointed as street outreach. presenting the Reclink with the Victorian the first cricket team to in Hobart and Canberra. Australia model. Government. compete in a community cricket league. 1989 Reclink Australia travels to Reclink Australia employs 2010 Kick-to-kick commences first staff member. Reclink Australia established Networks established in NSW – football and the in Alice Springs. – seven social games of Reclink Australia Olympics. South Yarra FC is the first Sydney and Logan. The Choir of Hard Knocks Australian football (AFL). community football club Appointment of new staff Reclink Australia PCYC is to accept Reclink Australia is formed. established in Hobart. participants. members in Adelaide, 1990 2007 Brisbane and . First Reclink Australia Funding is secured to Reclink Australia is a finalist Reclink Australia partners Strategic plan for 2010 to network meeting is held. establish Reclink Australia in for the Premier’s Award for . Community Participation. with VicHealth. 2015 approved by the Board. 1991 Reclink Australia established 2004 in Brisbane. 2011 Four teams play Australian 1998 10 teams compete in the Federal Government Women’s football league football (AFL) in an Reclink v Reclink SA Victorian Reclink Australia at . announces partnership to commenced in Alice Springs. organised competition. Football League. launch Reclink Australia Transition to Public VicSafe Crime Prevention nationally. 1992 and Community Safety 2005 Company Limited by Former Victoria Police Award. Peter Cullen appointed 2008 Guarantee. Commissioner, Mick Miller, as Reclink Australia Friends of Alice launched. Development Manager. Appointment of the first CEO. appointed as first Reclink 2000 Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ IOOF Foundation became Australia Patron. Reclink Australia Super 8s a major community partner. played on the MCG. game held at the MCG. Reclink Australia established The first Frank Galbally in . Cup is played between Melbourne’s barristers Staff members appointed in and solicitors. Brisbane and Alice Springs. 4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS What We Do - Participation, Partnerships and Pathways

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

2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 The Transformers Choir Reclink Australia becomes Rebranded Access for All Reclink Community Cup Turnbull Government sings with His Holiness the provider of Australia’s first Abilities First Point of Call goes National. contributes 2M to Reclink Dalai Lama. State funded information Service to AAA Play. Expanding Work Readiness National Program. and support service, Australia Day Community Seven Work Readiness sites program to 49 projects Three Skilling assisting people with a Event of the Year. established across South across QLD, VIC, SA, TAS Queenslanders for Work disability to link with sports East Queensland. and NT. Projects. and active recreation. 2013 Joint partnership with Reclink wins three Skilling Expansion Reclink Victorian Record membership (588), Australia Post announces Cycling Victoria to establish Queenslanders for Work Football League. networks (22), Reclink Australia as the TryCycling initiative. Tenders. a National ‘Our Reclink Somali Youth events (10,856) and Strategic plan 2015 – 2017 Basketball League. participation (111,409). Neighbourhood’ community partner. approved by the Board. Reclink Australia wins ACT Health Promotion Award. Reclink Australia wins Australian Crimes and Prevention of Violence Award.

“I was just in and out of jail…and like I was constantly getting charged with one thing or another and the time that I’ve been playing footy, three years, I haven’t been charged once.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 5 Measuring Results and Impacts

This year’s theme of In addition this year we have continued raise awareness of the importance of to: sport and arts to improve the lives of disadvantaged Australians and attracts measuring results and impacts • Build on our Transformational over 20,000 spectators to the events reflects both governments Links program in partnership with Australia-wide. the Department of Employment and social impact leaders’ Queensland under the Skilling for We take this opportunity to express preparedness to invest in Queenslanders for Work initiative to our sincere thanks and appreciation deliver nine pathways to employment for the support Reclink Australia has innovative models that can projects for young people experiencing received from Local, State, Territory transform today’s world, disadvantage. These innovative and Commonwealth Governments and projects have achieved an average community partners. that create a better socially 76% employment outcomes and a We wish to acknowledge the inspiring further 10% further education and inclusive community, that stories of contributions, achievements, training for participants; embrace diversity and generosity and courage shown by • Deliver leading edge projects such as our loyal volunteers and the many recognises that people the innovative high density housing communities across Australia with whom working together have the community and safety program in we are privileged to work closely with. Canberra in partnership with Justice Reclink Australia, member agencies power to make it so. and Community Safety Directorate and our stakeholders are committed to Highlighted as one of four goals of the ACT; and collaborative partnerships that facilitate inclusion, learning, innovation and growth. organisations 2015-17 strategic plan, • Deliver quality sport and recreation our emphasis on measuring results and programs for Indigenous communities We extend our sincere appreciation impacts of our programs and services in Alice Springs and Wiluna in the to members of the Board who is a critical part of our organisations partnership with the Indigenous voluntarily serve this organisation narrative. Advancement Strategy of the well in providing oversight of Reclink A cornerstone of the investment made Department of Prime Minister and Australia management, governance by the Board during the year is the Cabinet. and associated committees that develop and monitor strategies and outcome commissioning of La Trobe University Reclink Australia is grateful for the performance indicators to achieve Centre for Sport and Social Impact to Federal Government announcement Reclink Australia’s strategic goals. undertake a cost benefit analysis of a by the Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister structured Reclink sport program which for Health and Minister for Sport of We also extend our congratulations found that for every $1 dollar $2 million over two years for the Reclink to Peter Cullen AM Founder Reclink invested in the Reclink structured National Program. The new funding Australia who received a special invitation sport program it delivered at least commencing 1st July 2017 will enable from the Vatican to attend the First Global $8.94 social return in investment. Reclink Australia to deliver targeted Conference on Faith and Sport. Peter was Reclink Australia understands the sport and recreation programs to over only one of three Australians invited by significance that accurate and timely 3000 people experiencing disadvantage the Vatican to attend a gathering of data has in our endeavour to explain across 25 locations Australia-wide. 150 people across the world. to our funders and key stakeholders During the year, Reclink Australia and A special thanks to our dedicated and the importance that targeted sport and our national partners, community radio, committed staff who work tirelessly recreation programs has on the lives media, musicians and the performing to deliver the diverse range of sport, of some of the most disadvantaged arts sectors have worked closely together recreation and arts activities, pathways people in our community and the value to expand the Reclink Community to employment, housing support and of the Reclink model. We also recognise Cup charity event to include Brisbane, community safety programs across the value of personal stories of Hobart, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, Australia. transformation, pathways and building Canberra and Melbourne. On behalf of the Board, it is with great resilience by including these stories in As our flagship community fundraising pleasure that we present our annual this year’s annual report. event the Reclink Community Cup helps report for the 2016-17 financial year.

David O’Halloran John Ballis Sheikh Isse Musse meeting with Reclink Australia to discuss the establishment of the Reclink Somali Youth Basketball League Chairman Chief Executive Officer

6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Transformational Links, Training and Education Reclink Australia believes in This year, Reclink Australia continued with our Transformational Links program the power of opening doors by providing a Certificate IV in AOD for people experiencing (Alcohol and Other Drugs) training disadvantage, establishing course in partnership with the Australian transformational links that Institute of Flexible Learning, a registered training organisation and part of Upper can lead to life-long change. Murray Community Health Services. Whether it be mentorship, The course is being conducted in Port education or employment, Melbourne and 12 participants will be accredited this year. Reclink continues to grow the range of available In conjunction with Sports Medicine Australia, Reclink Australia broadened opportunities to those its educational training programs to participants who are ready include an AFL Level 1 Sports Trainer to take the next step. course for participants in the Reclink Football Program, allowing participants The Transformational Links program to gain a valuable qualification and identifies suitable Reclink Australia improve their football training skills. participants that may benefit from assistance in the pursuits of a normal life. These can be educational, vocational or coaching, or simply to assist in obtaining part-time employment.

Corporate Governance The Reclink Australia Board is responsible for Reclink Australia’s overall strategic direction, performance and compliance and providing effective governance and leadership.

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

John Ballis Chief Executive Officer. Company Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 7 The Social Value of a Reclink Australia Structured Sport Program

In 2016 the Centre for Sport comprehensive method for social impact of something… I ended up saying to myself, ‘I want to overcome the fear.’” and Social Impact (CSSI) assessment. SROI is based on program logic – the process of identifying the “To be recognised because of the hard at La Trobe University was inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and work that I’m putting into myself. Reclink commissioned by Reclink impacts associated with an organisation. has given me the opportunity to excel at something I’m really good at. It has Australia to determine the Support by member agencies and allowed me to acknowledge all the good social value of a structured volunteers the Victorian Reclink traits about me and that acceptance Australia Football League comprises stuff for who I am... It’s given me a lot of sport program, via a case 13 football teams which provides a hope.” study of the Victorian Reclink socially disengaged and hard to reach Reclink Australia’s operating principles Australia Football League. population with: enable it to deliver sport, recreation and leisure activities in a manner that The aim of the project was to identify the • Meaningful connections to their families and the community; appears to be unique within Australia. ways in which the League contributes to Reclink Australia’s network of agencies the physical, mental and social health • Opportunities to be supported by, and means that it doesn’t target a specific of people experiencing significant to support, peers; cohort of people via an isolated sport or disadvantage. The research included recreation program. Rather, it is able to • Opportunities to develop skills interviews with representatives from draw in a wide range of disadvantaged in teamwork, public speaking, Reclink Australia’s partner agencies, people and provide them with a diverse leadership, problem solving, decision Reclink Australia staff, volunteers, offering of services and activities that making, conflict resolution, and community club representatives and meet their needs. La Trobe University dealing with people from diverse participants within the Victorian Reclink also found Reclink Australia’s unique backgrounds; and Australia Football League. ‘hub and spoke’ model has enabled • Significantly increased chances of it to convert $30,000 of government The social return on investment for securing employment. funding for the Victorian Reclink the Reclink Australia structured sport Australia Football League into program indicates that for every $1 It was clear from nearly every interview $440,000 of staff and resources, invested in cash, staff time, volunteer conducted with agency representatives prior to the calculation of a social time and other resources to operate and individual participants that everyone return on investment. the Victorian Reclink Australia Football involved in the Victorian Reclink Australia League, it generates at least $8.94 in “I didn’t realise myself, and so many Football League experiences a positive social value through: people I’ve seen go through ups and impact on their mental wellbeing by: downs, they had no idea that kind of • Increased social connectedness; • Providing a positive experience and a support was out there until they got involved with Reclink and spoke with the • Wellbeing and mental health status of break from everyday concerns; coaches and other players and learned its participants; • Reducing symptoms of depression, what was actually available for them • Employment outcomes, personal assisting in management of mental in their problems. How Reclink could development; health including anxiety, anger and actually help them.” suicidal thoughts; and • Skill development, a decreased risk of “We’re more than just footy, we’re not gambling; • Building a positive identity, self-respect just a footy club. We’re there to help and self-esteem. people throughout their problems, to • A decreased risk of suicidal thoughts help people like with housing and stuff and behaviours; “I feel like it’s just the team support. like that. They help people get off drugs, On the field, you can’t do it on your • Physical health, a decrease in high risk help people with alcohol problems, own. Life in general. You need supports alcohol and drug behaviour; and help people with accommodation for and same as in recovery. You really need homeless people and stuff like that. • Crime reduction. that support and that connection.” So it’s a lot more than people think it SROI is an increasingly accepted method “For me it would be the starting off point actually is.” for undertaking impact assessments, to push myself to overcome fears about Source: The Centre for Sport and Social especially for community focused making connection. The thing I talked Impact (CSSI) at La Trobe University: organisations and has been identified about, the violence, and just going out The social value of a Reclink Australia by the Productivity Commission as a there and giving it a go and being part structured sport program, 2016.

8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Pathway to life improvement Reclink Volunteers The work that Reclink Australia undertakes would simply not be possible Agency inputs Participant outcomes without the support of our One of the crucial outcomes from the Reclink Participants remain in the Reclink League and are hundreds of loyal Football League is that participants within a able to support and mentor other participants. club environment are more likely to have a Those participants who participate while incar- and talented volunteers. support network, which can ‘catch’ them if cerated or in drug treatment programs are able to From administrative support, they begin to fall backward in their path to better transition to community and continue playing in health and wellbeing. They will also then have other teams. to assisting with events and greater access to support structures to assist programs and acting as them in getting back on track. ambassadors and advocates of Reclink Australia, Participants have ac- cess to job opportuni- volunteers are vital to the ties and receive support success of our programs to enter the workforce such as references across Australia. access other vocational courses. With more than 1000 active References can be used to secure other needs volunteers Reclink Australia Creation of social such as housing and is grateful for their combined opportunities court appearances. for participants assistance in helping deliver and links to other our major events and support support programs and courses. the diverse range of sport, Participants build recreation and arts programs interpersonal skills, confidence, leadership across Australia. Opportunities to skills, and vocational engage in programs skills such as reliability, and activities to support time management and participants with at-risk teamwork. behaviours such as gambling, alcohol and drug use, suicide. Participants develop a sense of belonging and purpose. They engage in physical activity and improve their physical and Welcoming environment, mental health. communication and network from lead agency. Participants build trust with agencies and can access other support programs for housing, anger management, mental Coordination of health services, drug and alcohol treatment, league from Reclink. health services etc.

Participants can enter the league as an ntroduction to support and social programs available, or while they are engaged with support or services (such as prison or drug and alcohol).

State Reports

State Members Participation Opportunities

ACT 2 4,980

NSW 5 1,680

NT 11 9,404

QLD 14 39,600

SA 60 7,348

TAS 12 1,940

VIC 76 31,418

WA 49 4,850

TOTAL 229 101,220

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 9 Founders Message Mental health is a foundation for good health. Today, many people are going through challenging and difficult times often with significant adverse effects on their mental health as well their family and loved ones. Reclink Australia understands that good mental health is a cornerstone to living a full and enjoyable life. Over the past 27 years we have been providing a range of targeted sport, recreation and arts participation opportunities for some of the most marginalised in our community. Young people who have their whole life ahead of them, however due to their personal predicaments they fall into a spiral of depression, addiction, crime and homelessness to name but a few. We have long recognised the positive impact of our programs on changing people lives and in many instances saving people’s lives. The things I have consistently heard from the thousands of people I’ve listened to over all these years is that it changes their lives. People with suicidal feelings have said: “what have I got from Reclink footy? Life, really it saved my life.” As one player said to me “It takes me out of my unsociability”, while another player describes playing in Reclink football as “a clean rush that’s real.” The same player went on to say the main reason people go back to using drugs after work on recovery is that they have no friends and they are very lonely and tempted to go back to the old friends inevitability they start using again. A run or a catch, a goal or a kick gives an immediate emotional reward, important for people challenged by many life situations, particularly depression. A structured team sport such as Reclink Australia footy provides the young person with a socially inclusive life experience, mateship, structure and recognition; and a network of supportive friends which have been missing in their lives. One participant best described her involvement in one a Reclink footy teams when she said “It’s there for me in good times and bad, and if things don’t work for me, it is something for me to fall back to. It’s the family I never had.” In the community sector we have also been acknowledged as an organisation which works in partnership with a diverse range of community service providers to create pathways for people experiencing disadvantage to enter training, employment or simply improve their health and wellbeing. This is the Reclink model, working together with all those agencies in the community to help a person in need. When coaches from our Reclink teams call me and say “I’m struggling for players because they’ve got work.” My response is “congratulations.” The Reclink footy league provides physical and mental health, the opportunity to develop work skills such as team work, communication, and reliability, taking direction, mentors, fitness, respect and adaptability. A lot can happen when you include those not included. There’s a lot in welfare in our community that stops people from drowning, but not a lot that helps people to swim. Reclink Australia is not a welfare organisation but a catalyst that enables disadvantaged Australians to improve their mental health and wellbeing while living a full life. It changes lives.

Peter Cullen AM Reclink Australia Founder

10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Community Partners

Blundstone Sorrento Sailing Reclink Australia extends a huge Couta Boat Club Collingwood thanks to Blundstone for the Football Club national sponsorship of the Reclink Australia has enjoyed a successful Reclink Community strong relationship with SSCBC Reclink Australia wishes to Cup events. over the past three-years, as part acknowledge the considerable of the Great Penninsula Paddle series. contribution that Collingwood FC has provided over the years. Collingwood FC has been an event partner for a number of years and continues to support organisations participating in our Victorian football PBS 106.7FM competition. MyState Foundation Since 1979, community broadcaster Our sincere appreciation to MyState PBS 106.7FM has been an integral player in Melbourne’s diverse music Foundation for funding the Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football League community. and making a difference to the Reclink Australia is grateful to have had lives of young people experiencing the generous support of PBS for the disadvantage. Melbourne Reclink Community Cup over the course of the event’s 24-year history. AIFL The Australian Institute of Flexible Learning (AIFL) is a nationally registered vocational education and training (VET) provider who deliver online and face to face Bennelong Foundation 3RRR 102.7FM training to the local and distant Reclink Australia is greatly appreciative communities. For 40 years Triple R has shaped and of the funding provided by the inspired the culture of Melbourne. Reclink Australia has a key partnership Bennelong Foundation to establish the Triple R, along with PBS, have been with AIFL to deliver Alcohol and Other Reclink Somali Youth Basketball League massive supporters of the Melbourne Drugs course aimed at Reclink Member in Inner North Melbourne in partnership Reclink Community Cup since1997. Organisations. with the Somali Muslim community.

Friends of Alice The Friends of Alice has grown over the years through the support of our dedicated schools which have incorporated an experiential program of Indigenous cultural learning into the student curriculum. A huge thanks to Emmanuel College, teachers and students who continue to make a valuable contribution to the Reclink Australia sports program in Alice Springs by participating in the annual Reclink CAAMA community football finals at Oval. “I liked how they were so grateful for the opportunity to join into this event that happens once a year. They weren’t playing against each other, they were playing with each other as friends. They cherished each other’s company. Even when the other team lost they had the biggest smile on their face, they were just so happy, and nice and so grateful for being here. Everyone kept saying thank you. I didn’t need to be thanked, I’m doing this for you. It was nice to be doing this for someone, offering this to them. The people that started Reclink, to get so many people to come together to join in with the community, it’s awesome that they can put this event on for other people and not expect anything back from it. It’s amazing.” Monique The Friends of Alice program is a powerful opportunity to share, experience and learn.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 11 In early 2017 Australian Institute of • Neighbourhood chats provide Australian Capital Territory Criminology in Canberra evaluated the residents with weekly meet-ups where HDHP program finding the “HDHP is they are able to get food and have successful in developing pro-social and a chat with the OTGM and other law abiding community engagement residents. These regular catch-ups among residents.” The positive findings are important events for residents were attributed to the quality of who can raise any concerns, get structured and unstructured activities delivered for residents and the effective information on services in the area, support provided by our ACT Manager and meet people in a safe and including: positive social environment; and • Community garden beds where • Engaging the broader ACT community residents are encouraged to grow via our monthly Run, Roll and Walk Mark Ransome and produce their own produce. The event with strong participation from creation of these garden beds across organisations supporting people Ainslie Avenue public housing sites in alcohol and other drug recovery Reclink Australia’s High Density Housing has assisted in increasing community Community and Safety Program [HDHP] ownership and responsibility for programs and organisations in the ACT represents an important shared spaces and promoted supporting people with their mental recognition of place-based justice interaction between residents. health. reinvestment by the ACT Government. Introduction of these garden beds has resulted in establishing an Reclink Australia programs in the ACT Reclink Australia works with residents environment of natural surveillance of have expanded to include health-based with high and complex needs who residents which has assisted to reduce programs for men called “Blokes have been, are currently, or are at risk crime; Business” which is funded by ACT of becoming, involved in the criminal justice system across six public housing • The workshop program provides Health. Delivered on a weekly basis at sites on Ainslie Avenue, Canberra, practical skills development where our onsite workshop/community garden to facilitate access to services, and residents are encouraged to build or the program encourages male residents undertake and promote ongoing repair old items. The workshop has to participate in healthier lifestyle participation opportunities in events, facilitated the opportunity for residents choices and activities. Reclink Australia activities and programs. to work together on projects, learn is greatly appreciative of the support new skills from one another, and allow Funded by the Department of Justice from our key funding bodies including residents to contribute to the wider and Community Safety the objectives of Justice and Community Safety community through donation of items the HDHP are to: built at the workshop to the local Directorate ACT and ACT Health. • Prevent or reduce opportunities for public school; crime; • Promote community safety and security; • Develop pro-social and law-abiding community engagement; and • Facilitate access to services that are related to justice, health, mental health, education and employment.

Shane Rattenbury MLA Minister for Justice ACT with Mark Ransome

“Our monthly Run, Roll and Walk event with strong participation from organisations supports people in alcohol and other drug recovery programs.”

12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS positive. All three games were very close and Council, Alice Springs Corrections, Northern Territory with the players from all sides putting member agencies, Indigenous elders, their heart and soul into the games Indigenous mentors and our loyal which was exciting to watch. volunteers whose support is greatly A huge thanks to the students and valued and appreciated. Importantly teachers from Melbourne Emmanuel Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge College who assisted on the day and the support from the Department of who have been coming now for five Prime Minister and Cabinet, Indigenous years to support this event. Advantagement Strategy.

Cathy Farrer

Reclink Australia continues to expand its programs in Alice Springs by providing a wide range of programs to enable further community connection for those experiencing disadvantage. This year we delivered over 13 sport and recreational programs including: Football, Cricket, Softball, Basketball, Boxing, Weights, Running/Walking, Hill climbing, Qi Gong, Meditation, Yoga, Bocce and Arts, to name but a few. In 2016-17 Reclink Australia conducted four cricket clinics in the lead-up to The Imparja Cup which had a great participation turn-out by indigenous men and women participants. The Reclink Rebels played extremely well with the increased competition and skill level. A special thanks again to Dwayne Pierce and BJ Rowles who help coach and support the players this year. Reclink Australia also ran the Football round- robin games at Alice Springs Corrections Centre leading up to the Reclink CAAMA Grand Final series which is held each year at Traeger Park Oval. The annual Reclink CAAMA Grand Final day was a great success with approximately 130 people attending and feedback Reclink Australia also extends our sincere received from all participants was very appreciation to the Alice Springs Mayor

Caleb I was told by one of my mates about the Reclink boxing class and have always struggled with fitness due to my medication and tried going to some boxing classes but just got ignored because I wasn’t one of the good ones and stopped going because it didn’t make me feel good. I went along to the Reclink class and felt comfortable straight away because I wasn’t been looked at or put on a spot and just had lots of fun. I like the classes and can feel that my fitness is improving but still have to give up the smokes.

“It is tremendous to watch participants develop in confidence over a short period of time and feeling proud of their achievements even if its involving putting a basketball into a hoop and feeling part of a team.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 13 project with repairs and maintenance Queensland following damage sustained through Cyclone Debbie earlier in 2017. Reclink Australia model of delivering the Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects has achieved an average 76% employment outcomes and a further 10% further education and training for participants. Sports programs have continued operating predominantly through the ongoing support of partnering agencies. Steve Hutchinson Both the futsal and cricket programs hosted carnival days in mental health week and a touch football competition Reclink Australia’s operations in event with twenty teams participating in Queensland have experienced a two-day tournament. exponential growth in the area of The Transformers Choir again enjoyed employment-based projects with funded some high-profile performances during by the Queensland Government, Disability Action Week, West End Festival Department of Education and Training and at Homeless Connect bringing the - Skilling Queenslanders for Work joy of music and song to audiences. initiatives. Located in Caboolture, Logan, Beaudesert, Crestmead and Reclink would like to acknowledge Bundaberg, the Skilling Queenslanders program support and contributions for Work projects have engaged over from all of our partnering agencies 360 paid trainees and students in and funding bodies, including QLD community-based projects delivering Government Department of Education work outcomes for people experiencing and Training and Sport and Recreation long-term unemployment. Participants Services, Logan City Council, Moreton complete a 22-week traineeship in the Bay Regional Council, Tafe Brisbane, areas of Construction or Conservation Tafe East Coast, All Trades QLD, Rural and Land Management and are Training Queensland, Community supported to identify future career Lifestyle Support, Help Enterprises, transitional opportunities. Additionally, Wongaburra Garden Settlement, 60 students have been supported to Jimboomba Little Athletics, Logan City attain their Certificate 3 in Individual Netball Association, Meakin Park Jnr Support preparing them for employment Sports Association, Crestmead PCYC, pathways in disability support work, Fortitude Valley PCYC, Caboolture addressing skill shortages with the PCYC and the many local agencies that implementation of NDIS. A holistic contribute to successful programs. approach is implemented to address This work is made possible and achieved personal and systemic challenges to through our energetic QLD staff team future employment prospects throughout who are committed to assisting people these projects for people embarking to make a positive change in their lives. on a life-changing journey. Community capacity building projects have been implemented at sites incorporating: design and implementation of multiple community gardens and nursery facilities; re-establishing a community farm with a focus on experiential learning for people with a disability; constructing a youth space and drop-in centre; developing a ‘Land for Wildlife’ QLD Scouts site; working with aged care facilities to improve recreational and outdoor facilities and bushland regeneration. Further assistance has been provided to local sporting clubs through our Community Recovery

14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Adelaide City Council, South Australia Now in its third year the Adelaide South Australia Office of Recreation, funding support Reclink Community Cup this year was from the Myer Foundation and many a huge success and is now embedded local councils. in South Australia’s schedule of events as an iconic community event raising In 2016-17 Reclink Australia much needed funds for sport and arts coordinated an exciting and innovative participation for people experiencing suite of more than 40 programs each disadvantage. A new event on South month and this year includes indoor rock Australia’s calendar was the amazing climbing, golf coaching program, giant end-of-year Rock Show organised by swing, base camp, archery, free diving, the team from Swirl Music which raised active ageing, and mega adventure funds to enable Reclink Australia to park. conduct music workshops for the first Andy Asser During the year Reclink Australia also time. completed six Work for the Dole Projects Once again Reclink Australia extends in Port Adelaide and Murray Bridgein huge thanks to Adelaide City Council, Reclink Australia has seen significant partnership with community agencies South Australia Office of Recreation and growth and expansion of services which which have had a positive impact on our funders and our sincere appreciation has been underpinned with three year those who participated in the projects as to all our loyal and long-serving partnership funding agreements with well as the local community facilities. volunteers.

Sydney

In partnership with Mission Australia the Reclink Kaleidoscope Art Festival is a highlight in the annual calendar of events for over 60 participating artists, each using the art medium to tell their story their view the world around them. The exhibited art work is of high quality with proceeds of the sale going to the artist. Another highlight during the year is the annual Resilience Film Challenge which brings together people experiencing disadvantage and homelessness to create video clips and short films which explore a range of creative perspectives, storytelling, animation and songs. Feedback from those attending both the Reclink Kaleidoscope Art Festival and Resilience Film Challenge have commented the films were “touching, amusing, sad and informative. The Resilience Film Challenge is a significant event on Sydney’s film/cinema calendar. A huge thanks to all our volunteers, member agencies, Frances, Jez, Adam Yee and all those involved in the Kaleidoscope art festival and Resilience Film Challenge.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 15 two thousand people who attended the A special thank you to Sport Recreation Victoria event, all of whom were entertained by Victoria, Department of Health and some amazing skilful play in Victoria’s Human Services, Miller Foundation and only all age, all gender, all ability other funders, as well as all of our loyal football league. A huge thanks to all volunteers and member agencies. of our player, volunteers and umpires, Casey Radio for broadcasting the games, past and present AFL coaches and players including Matthew Lloyd, Dyson Heppell, , Dave Hughes, Kevin Sheedy, , David Rhys Jones, Father Bob Maguire, Chris Lacey and Rev Tim Costello. A huge thank you to Sunbury Rotary Club During 2016-17 Reclink Australia has for assisting us with our BBQ, students experienced significant growth in Victoria from Xavier College and McKilliop with a range of new activities on offer College for volunteering for the events and some exciting new partnerships and the Victoria Police Pipe Band developed. who came together to help create an amazing event. In July 2016 Reclink Australia partnered with Sport and Recreation Victoria to run The Somali Youth Basketball League is a successful innovative ‘Pop-Up Sports’ an exciting new initiative Reclink has project in Norlane and West Heidelberg developed alongside out friends from for four weeks and engaged over within the Somali community. Two new 320 participants. The ‘Pop-Up Sports’ clubs have been developed in North project involved daily sporting activities Melbourne and Heidelberg involving in local parks and sports grounds aimed more than 40 players, coaches and at connecting with people with sporting supporters with plans to develop more activities. teams as resources become available. Reclink Australia also welcomed Thanks go to the Bennelong Foundation the partnership with the Victorian for their support of this pilot. A big Responsible Gambling Foundation thank you to Maribyrnong Council for which funded the Reclink cricket their support of the Kaleidoscope Arts competitions over the summer involving Program in Footscray. 14 teams and more than 200 players. The pool competitions, leisure centre The Reclink Football Grand Final Series activities, run-walk-rolls, 10 pin bowling, was held at Peanut Farm Reserve in lawn bowls, Tai Chi, Arts and many St. Kilda with 12 teams playing grand other activities all remain popular with final match-ups over two days. Overall our member agencies and participants.

16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS grant to enable the teams participating Tasmania in the Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football series purchase equipment and player outfits for students. Once again Relink Australia is greatly appreciative of the support provided by Lona Turvey, Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council, Hutchins School, teachers and volunteers. In 2017 Reclink Australia in partnership with the Devonport City Council and the Burnie Seventh-day Adventist Church conducted two work readiness projects Peter Cullen AM for up to 25 long-term unemployed young people. The projects included landscaping grounds, internal Reclink Australia programs in Tasmania refurbishment of Church hall and have remained strong with over eight installation of drainage new culvert sport and recreation programs being along walking tracks at Don Reserve available for participants from member Devonport. agencies. While the migrant learn to swim programs remains a popular program, a highlight of the year continues to be the annual Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football series. The series involves four secondary schools from the Southern Midlands, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Central Highlands, and Tasman Councils playing in two grand final matches at the Hutchins Oval. Fielding over 120 students, teachers, parents, Council staff, and volunteers the event is a highlight in participating schools annual sport fixture and is a greatly rewarding experience for all the children participating in this event. A huge thanks is extended to MyState Foundation for providing funding via a

Western Australia

Over the course of 2016-17 ten sport, recreation and arts programs were delivered in partnership with member agencies including, Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Basketball, Dance, Badminton, Tai Chi, Fitness, Swimming and Table Tennis. The most sought after sport programs for the year were gym and swim programs in partnership with three Recreation and Leisure centres across Freemantle and Perth to ensure majority of member agencies have access to local fitness hubs. Reclink Australia looks forward to working closely with member agencies to increase participation opportunities with a diverse range of programs, to connect people experiencing disadvantage with sport, recreation and arts programs that make a difference to their lives.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 17 In 2016-17 AAA Play has gone from strength to strength continuing to grow its presence by providing people living with a disability access to information on inclusive sport and recreation AAA Play increased its social media • Is promoted on the websites of all programs with accuracy and presence in the community with Melbourne metropolitan based Local ease. daily posts highlighting inclusive Government Areas; and accessible sports in and around • Present information at all Victorian An updated AAA Play website was Metropolitan Melbourne. Monthly conferences and regional forums of launched in August 2016 alongside AAA Play newsletters were themed by a the Captain Access Animations. Both disability services providers; particular sport and enabled AAA Play to of these new initiatives were recognised • Work in partnership with over as great examples of the innovative highlight all the inclusive and accessible steps undertaken by the AAA Play programs offered by the various 30 disability services providers; Victorians State Sporting Associations, program, Reclink Australia and Sport • Liaise with peak State Sport and resulting in increased participation and Recreation Victoria in promoting Recreation Bodies; inclusive sport and recreation programs opportunities for people with disabilities in Metropolitan Melbourne. in sport and recreation. A highlight • Meet regularly with community disability support groups and The Captain Access animations are a for the year was when International advocacy groups; series of animated characters including Day of People with a Disability shared Captain Access, Lila Adam and Mohawk AAA Play Facebook posts and the AAA • Consult with specialist development Joe that brought colour and creativity to Play inclusive sports messages to over schools and other specialist education sport and recreation program delivery 20,000 followers world-wide. providers; and for Victorians of all abilities. The three One of the key strengths of AAA Play is characters were created to promote • Meet with volunteer and parent its ability to manage key partnerships advocacy groups. the physical, social and psychological that have resulted in the success of the benefits that regular sport and recreation AAA Play program. AAA Play’s increase in strategic can provide for people living with a promotional strategies and community disability. Here is a snapshot of our partnerships engagement has resulted in a significant and reach of AAA Play website in AAA Play celebrated the International increase in the number of Victorians 2016-17. Day of People with a Disability on who have accessed the AAA Play service 3 December 2016 by hosting an annual • Promote over 500 sport and in the 2016-17 period. Our unique event titled “The Future for Inclusive recreation participation across the website users, which indicates the number of individuals who access the Sport” at The Wheelers Centre in greater Melbourne metropolitan website grew to 18,607 which was an Melbourne CBD. Hosted by Hon Martin region; Foley MP Minister for Disability the event increase of 24% on the previous year, featured an impressive line-up of guest • Work in partnership with over and the number of page views grew by speakers including Steven Payne, the 31 funded state sporting associations; a staggering 42% coming in at 75,713. The number of sessions, which indicates Deputy Disability Services Commissioner, • Work closely with 32 Local Miranda Bruyniks, Counsellors from each time that a new or existing user Government Areas including Metro spends on the AAA Play website has also the City of Melbourne, and Inclusive Access and Sport and Recreation Sport and Recreation professionals from markedly increased by 28% to a total Officers; Victoria State Sporting Associations. figure of 25,087.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 19 Art Therapy Reclink Art Therapy program The Reclink Art Therapy program caters for up to eight seated persons builds resilience through and in most instances is attended creative expression and by an average of five attending and assists participants with the receives on average one phone call daily challenges of mental each month inquiring to join the group. The beginning of this year health and social isolation. Reclink Art Therapy program had two Participants engage in creative new participants that have overcome expression, identifying the feelings in challenges to be in their community. that moment or what they bring with Feedback from participants about the them. During 2016-17 the Reclink Reclink Art Therapy program include: belonging, element of respect not Art Therapy program focused on the “allows expression, doesn’t need a known before coming here, respecting theme of continuum of health and wellbeing. Annually the Reclink Art spoken word, the freedom to express of space, self and others, supports my Therapy program yearly participates with arts without the need for words, in well-being, makes me happy. I wouldn’t, in the community mental health week the group is safety and trust, a sense of couldn’t sit down at home, yet I sat for exhibition at the CUBE in Frankston. isolation when at home, here a sense of two hours today.” Reclink Mumbai Australian rules football has frequently joined by young people from the Dharavi area, University students and become first choice for many young professionals creating a unique kids playing sports around a diversity, helping the less prosperous to local park in Mumbai where connect with successful people. This year’s competition saw a significant cricket was once an obvious increase in the number of participants obsession. and greatly improved footy standards. The energy and gusto with which all Over the past six years Reclink the players took to the field despite Australia has been actively supporting the blazing sun overhead showed how the development of football for much they love the sport. The defending disadvantaged young people in Mumbai champions in the senior category, Charni in partnership with India Unbound. A Road Eagles maintained their winning highlight of the program is the annual streak by defeating the Matunga Tigers tournament which has become a hit in a tough match that offered edge of among all the players who display their the seat action. The junior players didn’t eagerness and enthusiasm. disappoint either and a few young people Called the Reclink Mumbai Footy Cup impressed attendees with perfect drop- the competition involves six senior and punts and skilled handballing. junior teams, with around ten players The highlight of the tournament on each side. Two 10 a-side girls’ however, was an all stars match played teams also participated. These teams between an Aussie Expats team and were formed among the existing group the Reclink Mumbai team. Our sincere of players most of which belong to thanks goes to India Unbound, Lincoln families of modest means who cannot Harris, Rhan Harris, Anthony Phillips and afford the cost of mainstream organised the Football Club for sports. The Reclink Mumbai program is supporting this valued program.

Lincoln Harris “It is overwhelming and moving to see how much the guys have grown through the sport over the years. Beginning with a handful for a kick to kick a few years ago, to over a hundred participating in a competition now is very encouraging. I’m so proud of the professional way the guys organised the tournament - making sure everyone gets a medal, lunch, drinks, shade - even music to dance to. The tournament exemplifies our vision of fun, fitness and community connectedness.’’

20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Events, Fundraising and Volunteers The Reclink Community Cup toured nationally for the second time in 2017. Now established as a much anticipated annual community event featuring the unique combination of sport and music, some 20,000+ patrons across the nation supported our seven Reclink Community Cups, raising more than $200,000 to enable Reclink to continue to promote and deliver our sports, arts and recreation programs for disadvantaged Australians. Our sincere gratitude goes to each of our Reclink Event Organising Committees, the musicians who provide endless entertainment, the on-field magic all the teams bring to each Community Cup, our colourful cheer squads, our tireless and enthusiastic volunteers and the general public who so generously support these special community fundraising events.

Key Events Reclink Community Cup – National Tour: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra Frank Galbally Cup – Melbourne Reclink Australia Football Series and Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Series Reclink Great Peninsula Paddle – Sorrento Reclink CAAMA Football Finals – Alice Springs Kaleidoscope Art Festival – Sydney Resilience Film Challenge – Sydney Choctober Campaign

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 21 Melbourne Reclink Another highlight of 2017 was the A huge thank you to everyone Community Cup Melbourne Reclink Community Cup supporting this year’s Melbourne becoming Australia’s first carbon Reclink Community Cup, especially Drawing on the song title by seminal, neutral grassroots community event by our community radio partners PBS and much loved, internationally influential partnering with Powershop. The power 3RRR, our sponsors, musicians and Brisbane band The Go-Betweens, this company purchased Certified Emission players from Rockdogs and Megahertz, year’s Reclink Community Cup theme Reduction certificates from sustainability the colourful cheer squads, coaches, ‘Streets of Your Town’ was celebrated projects equivalent to the estimated umpires, support crew and our by each host city with their own unique carbon emissions associated with the hardworking and devoted volunteers. enthusiasm and style. event. We extend our sincere appreciation to Blundstone and the City of Yarra for The Reclink Community Cups’ The Melbourne Reclink Community Cup achievements are now being replicated sponsoring this year’s Melbourne Reclink was attended by over 13,000 people around the country and kicked off on Community Cup, which was the most who were entertained by well-known Sunday 25th June with the Melbourne colourful and lively event yet. event settling into its new home at bands Spiderbait, The Peep Tempel, Victoria Park. This year the Reclink REMI, Jen Cloher and Courtney Barnett. A special thankyou to our Organising Community Cup welcomed a new Murray Wiggle (the red one) was joined Committee: Roger Grierson, Nick national event sponsor Blundstone on stage by an array of local musicians Cooper, Adrian Basso, Dave Houchin, Australia, who were delighted and who entertained the kids after BOXWARS Miriam Wallace, Taylah Kiely and Sue proud to be involved as a national performed the battle scene from the Kirk for the combined outstanding partner. movie Top Gun. contributions.

22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Sydney Reclink Community Cup Kicking off the Sydney event, which returned to Marrickville’s iconic Henson Park for the sixth year running on Sunday August 6, was a series of live music, comedy and variety fundraisers shared across sponsor venues the Golden Barley and Vic On The Park Hotels. All gigs were free, with a portion of Young Henry’s sales, as well as profit from raffles was donated to Reclink. The launch event at the Golden Barley Hotel saw beloved Aussie comedy legend and dyed-in-the-wool NRL lover Mikey Robins switch codes for this important charity. Mikey mc’d the event with performances from NITV’s Craig Quartermaine in one of his final gigs before heading off to Edinburgh to perform with Aussie ex-pat Brendon Burns, comedian Sian Choyce and beat-boxing comic Jared Jekyll. Hon Anthony Albanese MP hosted a sports and music trivia night leading up to the game he played in and this year was on the winning side with the Whalers winning the Cup breaking a two year drought. A huge thanks to Adam Yee and the organising committee for another colourful and successful event.

Perth Reclink Community Cup The Perth Reclink Community Cup was this year held at the Fremantle Oval, the hallowed ground of AFL in WA and was attended by over 1200 people who came to watch the Newshounds [media] and the Bandgropers [musicians] play an action packed game. The event was formally welcomed by Councillor Brad Pettitt Mayor City of Fremantle, Josh Wilson Federal Member for Fremantle and Hon Ben Wyatt MP Treasurer Western Australia who also pull on his boots to play for the Newshounds. The crowd was entertained by some of WA’s best musos including End of Fashion, The Floors, The Brows plus a DJ. A big thanks to Chris Wheeldon, Stu MacLeod, RTR FM, our fantastic event sponsors and our loyal volunteers for making this year’s event the best event so far.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 23 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup In the event’s third year in Adelaide, through the ongoing support of our key Adelaide partners at Radio Adelaide, 3D Radio, Fresh FM, Nine News Adelaide, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, and The Grace Emily Hotel; the 2017 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup saw attendee numbers and enthusiasm surge, despite some less than favourable weather conditions. Hosted at Coopers Stadium Norwood, the Rockatoos again ran away with the big win over the Adelaide Anchors, completing their hat-trick of wins in the event’s three-year history. Reclink Australia extend our sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the 2017 event, especially Leigh McGrane and the Adelaide organising committee, State Opposition Leader Steven Marshall, Tammy Franks MLC, Kyam Maher MLC and MP Katrine Hildyard and all our loyal Adelaide sponsors.

24 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Hobart Reclink Community Cup The second Hobart Reclink Community Cup was a great success with our attendance doubled over last year – approx 650 people. A magnificent Hobart winters’ day greeted the players and fans alike with a snow capped view of Mt Wellington in the background. A hard fought game between the musicians and media resulted in the RAMONAS – (media) 9 goals 10 – 64 points over the Van Diemen Dogs – (Musicians) 7 goals 7 – 49 points. Great half time and full time musical entertainment from interstate acts, three quarter time activity from Blundstone sponsored ‘Boot the boot’ competition and a groundswell of enthusiasm from the crowd ensured the event will have a bright future for Hobart in the years to come. A huge thanks to Fletcher Austin and the organising committee, musicians, artists, the media, Blundstone, The Mercury, ABC Hobart, Scene Change, our many sponsors and all our fantastic volunteers for your outstanding support and contribution.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 25 Brisbane Reclink Community Cup The Reclink Community Cup hit Brisbane for the second time as part of the national tour at Leyshon Park, Yeronga with a uniquely Queensland spin. The Rocking Horses (musicians) and the Brisbane Lines (community radio/media) feature players from high energy Brisbane bands pitted against a motley ensemble of 4ZZZ stalwarts, music insiders, street press staff and industry professionals. Our sincere thanks to Sharryn Bell, Michelle Brown, Steve Hutchinson and the Organising Committee, musicians and media personalities, 4ZZZ, Senator Murray Watts, Senator Anthony Chisholm, the Football Club, Blundstone Young Henry’s and all sponsors, our staff and loyal volunteers for making this a fantastic second year event.

Canberra Reclink umpire and took a turn as central umpire whilst Liberal MLA Mark Parton Community Cup pulled on the boots for The Noise and This year saw the Reclink Community local ABC Radio drive presenter Adam Cup become truly national by holding Shirley also took up the whistle. it’s first game in the nation’s capital, The Noise co captains David Pope, Canberra. Walkely award winning cartoonist for the On a perfect for football Sunday Canberra Times and Fleta Page, Fairfax afternoon on the 10th September, two journalist and Canberra AFLW player teams battled it out for the inaugural and co-captains for the Lime Stones, Canberra Community Cup at Jamison entertainer, comedian and musician Oval. Over 400 people paid at the Chris Endrey and musician Beth Monzo gate to come and see the cream of ( Betty Alto), lead their teams admirably Canberra’s musical talent, The Lime in a close game right up until the last Stones play for the cup against the seconds. combined talents of Canberra’s radio A big thank you to everyone who made and media ranks, The Noise. this first game happen especially the The likes of The Worm Burners, Organising Committee, team managers, Waterford, The Kingstons and Oranges all the players, coaches and support keep the crowd entertained with a staff, Community Radio 2XX, the diverse array of live music whilst musicians who played on the day and local public radio station announcers the pre and post game fund raisers, including Canberra co-organiser cheers squads, sponsors and the crowd. Davey J from 2XX kept the crowd fully informed of proceedings out on the ground. A great highlight of the day was local choir Mixtape Chorus singing the anthem of Community Cup this year, Streets of Your Town to a very appreciative audience. Our teams and umpiring ranks were swelled by local members of the Legislative Assembly, The Greens Shane Rattenbury officiated as boundary

26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Frank Galbally Cup Celebrating 10 years of the Frank Galbally Cup in 2016, the legal fraternity in Melbourne continue to ‘raise the bar’ for Reclink Australia. The annual football match between Solicitors and Barristers played out at Victoria Park this year with the Solicitors taking home the coveted Frank Galbally Cup. Reclink Australia would like to thank the stoic support of the Organising Committee led by Hayden Legro and the legal community who ensure this day is a great success.

The 2016 Choctober Campaign was a success utilising Reclink Australia’s associations and members, website, social media channels, media contacts including newspapers and radio stations and event collateral to advertise and promote the campaign. Reclink extends a huge thanks to Spinach which inspired and produced the creative design for the campaign. The marketing and PR campaign was aimed at generating maximum awareness from both The Great Peninsula Paddle Choctober participants and the wider Hosted by the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, 95 novice and experienced public. We communicated not only about paddlers took to the ocean in support of this year’s Great Peninsula Paddle. the campaign, but also about Reclink Participants paddled through the short course and long course on a beautiful sunny Australia and the need for more funding morning with over 150 family members and friends cheering on. to support disadvantaged women and Reclink Australia particularly wishes to thank Virginia and Nick Cable for their long girls through sports and arts programs. standing support, the Sorrento Sailing Couta volunteers and the participants’ fundraising efforts in the lead up to this unique and exciting event. We also wish to express our sincere A huge thanks to Hon Greg Hunt MP Member for Hastings for participating in this thanks to our campaign Ambassadors, year’s paddle event as the newly appointed Federal Minister for Sport. the Jofres, Tracy Bartram, Amanda, Raeles and Mariella and all the members of parliament in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland who participated and promoted Choctober.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 27 Our Activities Reclink Australia, in partnership with our member agencies and support from our strategic partners and supporters, has offered the following activities to disadvantaged communities throughout Australia. The ‘whole of community’ approach empowers our member agencies to determine which activities are needed in their community. Local knowledge drives our response to local needs.

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

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

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

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 29 Community Living and Support Services Inc. (CLASS) – Day Services Our Members Community Living Australia – Mount With over 220 health, welfare and community organisations Barker currently engaged with Reclink Australia’s program, Reclink Community Living Australia Australia continues to play a critical role in the community sector – Southern Region Conservation Council of South Australia in ensuring that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds Country Health SA LHN are provided with participation opportunities. Disability Services – Central Adelaide Membership to Reclink Australia provides community District Council of Mount Barker organisations with the following benefits: Fitness with Jamie HeartBeat Drumming • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; Hills Community Options Inc. • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for – Centennial Court Hills Community Options Inc. disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; – Disability Support Service • Networking with other organisations, targeting people Hutt Street Centre experiencing disadvantage; and Junction Australia • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into Junction Community Centre Life Without Barriers – Homelessness mainstream community based activities through our and Disability Transformational Links program. Life Without Barriers – Mental Health Respite We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following Mental Health Service, SA Health organisations: Mental Illness Fellowship Australia Mid Murray Council Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. (KENG) Mind Australia – Burnside Residential Beehive Industries Co-operative Limited Services Mercy Community Services SEQ Limited Mission Australia – Sydney Centre Mount Barker Uniting Church Mercy Community Services SEQ Ltd – Hungry No More Richmond PRA – Buckingham House – Community Respite Murray Mallee GP Network St. Vincent de Paul Society NEAMI – PHaMS – Ozanam Learning Centre – Murraylands Headspace Queensland Health – Fortitude valley, Wesley Mission – Edward Eager Lodge Inner North Brisbane Mental Health NEAMI Ltd – IPRSS Northern Territory Service Neami National Bushmob Inc. Queensland Health – Transitional Northern Mental Health – The Gully Housing Team Casa Central Australia Inc. OARS Community Transitions YFS Ltd Reintergration Services Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU) Youth Advocacy Centre Inc. Onkaparinga – Arts and Inclusion (City Of) DASA – Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia SA Health Association – Alcohol and Drug Detox Ac Care and Rehab ACH Group – Social Links East Sportivore Pty Ltd Foster Carers Association NT St. John’s Youth Services Incorporated Adelaide Hills Community Health Service SYC Kanyini Living Spirit Adelaide Hills Vocational College Teen Challenge SA Inc. Life Without Barriers Anglican Parish of Semaphore The Salvation Army Mental Health Association of Central Anglicare SA Australia (MHACA) Australian Red Cross Unison Property Corporation Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT Baptist Care Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide – Community Mental Health Ngaanyatjarra Pitijantjatjarra British Sub Aqua Club – BSAC Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Woman’s Council Uniting Communities – Edwardstown Canteen SA/NT The Salvation Army Uniting Communities – Thebarton Carer Wellness Centre Unity Housing Company Queensland Carers SA Victor Harbour High School Carers Link Caring Choice Clear Horizons Western Psychosocial Rehabiliation Centacare – Murray Bridge Programs Footprints In Brisbane Inc. Christian Youth Camps of SA YMCA Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre Fortitude Valley PCYC City of Onkaparinga – Disability Program YMCA of SA Foundation for Independence Recreation City of Port Adelaide, Enfield – SRF and Social Training Inc. Project Tasmania Jacaranda Clubhouse Community Bridging Services Able Australia

30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS DHHS NEAMI – Yarraville Headspace Osborne Park Glamorgan Spring Bay Council NEAMI National – Mental Health Helping Minds Key Assests Tasmania North Western Mental Health – Adult Interchange Inc. Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit Life Without Barriers Tasmanian) Inc. Odyssey House Victoria Mission Australia Life Without Barriers – Disability ad Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre Mental Health Respite OAK Tasmania Prahran Mission Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. Southern Midlands Council Project Respect (MIFWA) TasTAFE Sacred Heart Mission Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. The Salvation Army SalvoCare Eastern (MIFWA) – Midland The Salvation Army – Support and SalvoConnect Barwon Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. Housing Self Help for Addiction Recovery (MIFWA) – Mt. Lawley Veranto Lifestyle Assistance Resource Centre (SHARC) – Recovery Mercy Community Services Inc. Support Services Victoria Mission Australia Shire of Yarra Ranges Alfred Health – Psychiatry Mission Australia – DAYS – Detox Unit Allwood Neighbourhood House Inc. South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Mission Australia – Drug and Alcohol Arbias – Community Programs St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre Youth Service – DAYS Arrow Health St Lawrence Community Services Mission Australia – YASS Arts Access Victoria St. Mark’s Community Centre Mosaic Community Care ASCO – Australian Community Support Organisation – Sport and Rec. Multicultural Services Centre WA Blind Sports Victoria St. Mary’s House of Welcome Neami National Shenton Park Brotherhood of St. Laurence St. Vincent’s Prague House One2One Stewart Lodge SRS COHEALTH – Collingwood Orion Services Taskforce Community Agency COHEALTH – Footscray Perth Inner City Youth Services (PICYS) The Hader Clinic COHEALTH – Melbourne City Port School The Salvation Army – Adult Services Dlishus Tuition Richmond Fellowship WA The Salvation Army – Adult Services EACH – The Open Door Richmond Fellowship WA – Ngullamia EACH Social and Community Health – Healthy Lifestyle The Salvation Army – Brunswick Eastern Health - Maroondah CCU/ Community Program Rocky Bay – Getabout MSTS Rehab Shore Program The Salvation Army – Crisis Services Ruah Community Services – Inreach Eastern Regions Mental Health Team Fremantle Association –Youth and Family Services Urban Seed Foley House – Salvation Army Ruah Community Services – Intensive Forensicare Urban Seed – Cricket Ruah Community Services – NDIS West Perth Inner West Area Mental Health Service – VincentCare – Northern Community Hub, North Melbourne Norfolk Terrance – Community Care Unit Ruah Community Services – Recreation Team Inner West Mental Health Service VincentCare – Ozanam Community Centre (House) Jesuit Social Services Southern Cross Care – Community VincentCare – Quin House, Fitzroy Options Jobco Employment Servics Inc. Wellways – Carer Respite St John of God Judy Lazarus Transition Centre Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre Wintringham – Ascot Vale St. Bartholomew’s House – Homeless – Inclusive Communities Program Wintringham – Delahey and Transitional Support Services Kildonan Uniting Care Wintringham Specialist Aged Care St. Bartholomew’s House – Sunflower Ladder Geelong Work for the Soul Ltd St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Latitude – Directions for Young People Yarra Community Housing Support Services – Arnott Villas Inc. Youth Projects St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Leisure Networks Youth Substance Abuse Services (YSAS) Support Services – Bentley Villas Lentara Uniting Care – Asylum Seeker –Youth Support and Advocacy Service St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Project Western Australia Support Services – Swan Villas Life Without Barriers 55 Central Inc. The Salvation Army – Homelessness Malmsbury Tigers Services Network Advanced Personnel Management (APM) McAuley Community Services for Uniting Care West – Homeless Women Alma Street Centre (ASC) Fremantle Hospital Accommodation Support Services, Merri Outreach Support Service Inner Perth Association for Services to Torture and Mind Australia – Peer Recovery Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) Uniting Care West – Recovery Options Communities Program Austism Association of Western Australia Uniting Care West – Specialist Re-entry Mind Australia – Sandridge Program Avivo – Fremantle Services, City of Perth NEAMI – Blackburn Avivo – Osborne Park Valued Lives Foundation NEAMI – North East Headspace – Youth early Psychosis Whitelion WA NEAMI – Yarra Program Workpower

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 31 Gratitude Don Hume Hon Kyam Maher MLC Rose Cicero Life Members Lauren Taylor Ruari Currin Allan Jeans (deceased) Dyson Heppell Leanne Smith Hon Shannon Fentiman MP Greg Hunt (deceased) Douglas Holmes Leaping Larry L Sharryn Bell Hayden Legro Em Egan Leigh McGrane Hon Shane Rattenbury MLA Mick Miller Emma Peel Lesley Hanson Hon Steven Marshall MLA Father Bob Maguire Lesley Hurley Stephen J. Peake Individuals Fletcher Austin Liam O’Shannessy Stu Macleod Adam Yee Gareth Andrews Lincoln Harris Hon Tammy Franks MLC Adrian Basso Gary Epple Liz Kirk Terry O’Brien Adrian Cloonan Gavin Crosisca Luke Waters Terry O’Donnell Adrian Crawley Gerard Hart Mark Bomber Thompson Rev Tim Costello Alan Pascoe Glen McIver Mark Fine Tony Biggs Alan Quaife Glenn Hester Mark Parton MLA Tony Proudfoot Alice Springs Correctional Glenn Watts Mark Whiteman Virginia Cable Centre Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Hon Martin Foley MP Wayne Carey Andrew Brackman Greg Barnes Martyn Smith Wayne Frith Andrew Exton Hon Greg Hunt MP Mary Meldrum Wayne Henwood Hon Andrew Wilkie MP Greg Tickner Matt Fisher Hon Premier Will Hodgman MP Angelisa Watts Hayden Legro Matt Lee Our 1000+ Reclink Hon Anthony Albanese MP Hank Hubers Matthew Richardson Volunteers Senator Anthony Chisholm Helen Cusack Senator Murray Watt Barry Silvester Jack Reilly Michelle Brown Organisations Ben Davison James Tunstall Hon Michael Danby MP 97.7 3SER-FM Hon Ben Wyatt MLA Jamin Heppell Hon Michael Gaffney MLC ACT Justice and Community Bill Cullen Safety Directorate Senator Janet Rice Nick Cable Brad Pettitt Able Australia Jay Hynes Nick Cooper Brian Hanson Accru Accounting Hon Jenny Macklin MP Senator Nick Xenophon Brian Millett ACT Health Directorate Jeremy Dickson Senator Penny Wong Brian Presnell Adelaide City Council Hon Jim Chalmers MP Peter Burke Adelaide FC Brian Taylor Jo Cusack Peter Cates Adelaide Police Bruce Hill Joanne Rockwell Peter Crofts Adelaide Symphony Cam Butler Joffa Corfe Peter Diacos Orchestra Carby Warby John Cullen Peter Hession AFL Central Australia Chris Wheeldon Jon Von Goes Peter Monagle AFL Tasmania Crackers Keenan John Cicero Peter Ryan AFL Victoria Craig Lynch Hon John Eren MP Phil Cox Alice Springs Bowls Club Damien Taylor John Dever Phil Morley Alice Springs Correctional Centre Darren Vowles John Goidridge Phillip Douzel Allens Linklaters Dave Barrett John Nichol Phillip Giallo Australian Council of Trade Dave Houchin Josh Wilson MP Ray Salao Unions Dave Hughes Hon Katrine Hildyard MP Rhan Harris Australian Federal Police Dave Oliver Kel Bryant Hon Richard Wynne MP Australian Football League David Eadie Ken Wilson Senator Richard Di Natale Australian Government David Rhys Jones Kim Tan Rob Heath Australian Institute of Flexible Koral Chandler Ron Alexander Learning

32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Australian Performing Rights East PBS 106.7FM St John’s Maroubra Association (APRA) Event Power Peninsula Stand Up Paddle St Vincent’s Hospital School Australian Red Cross Eventpower Solutions Stage Two Lighting Pine Rivers Showground Australian Trade Commission Eview Real Estate Surfing NSW Pink Fencing Avant Card Executive Security Surf Lifesaving Queensland Plakkit Bakehouse Studios FBi Radio Talbot Family Foundation Port Adelaide/Enfield Council Basketball Tasmania Fishing NSW Tasmanian Symphony Port Power FC Orchestra Basketball Victoria Football West Portsea Surf Life Saving Club The District Council of Mount Bayside City Council Fremantle Football Club Barker Queensland Canoeing Beam Global Australia Fresh 927 The Marquee People Queensland Government Bendigo Bank GE Money – South Melbourne – Department of National The Vic, Newtown Goulburn Valley Ice Parks, Recreation, Sport and BHSS Stage Systems Tony Leggart Dive Co. Government of South Racing Ball & Doggett Papers Triple R FM 102.7 Australia Queensland Department of Victoria Police Pipe Band Bowls NSW Greek Welfare, SA Education and Training Victorian Amateur Football Bowls WA Health Directorate – Queensland Health Association (VAFA) Bridgewater PCYC ACT Government Queensland Police Citizens Werribee Football Club Brisbane City Council Hobart Aquatic Centre Youth Welfare Association Wesley Church Adelaide Canberra City Council Hobart City Council Young Henrys Brewing Company Wesley Mission Canoeing WA Hobart PCYC Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club West Coast Eagles Casey Radio 3 SER 97.7 Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Rosenthal Western Australia Cricket Central Australia Aboriginal Association Media Association (CAAMA) Instinctive Chiropractic Rosny Golf Club Albert Park Winnunga Nimmityjah Central Australia Football Rotary Club of Albert Park Aboriginal Health Service, League Ipswich City Council Rotary Club of Fremantle ACT Channel 31 JPJ Audio Rotary Club of North Balwyn YMCA – Mount Barker Cherry Bar King Performance Rotary Club of Sunbury Chisholm and Gamon Kingsborough Council Rotary Club of Werribee Committees and City of Fremantle Lifeline Community Care, Rotary Club of Wyndham Advisory Groups QLD City of Maribyrnong Royce Consulting Reclink Community Cup Lock and Load City of Melbourne RTR FM Organising Committees Logan City Council City of Sydney Ryan Commercial Lawyers Frank Galbally Cup Lord Taverners Committee City of Port Phillip Scubacom Mac ‘n’ Me Graphics The Transformers Choir Civic Guides Media SecondBite Organising Team Madman Printing Clarence PCYC SEN 1116 Reclink Women Participation MEAA Clontarf AFL Academy Shulu Foundation in Sport Committee Mid Murray District Council Coastline Church Skydive Australia Midway Print Solutions Cockburn Council Snorkel Safari Schools Momentum Builders Complete Function Hire Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Australia Institute of Music Mornington Shire Council Corner Hotel Club Emmanuel College Moreton Bay Regional Corporate Traveller South Australian Cricket Mary MacKillop College Council Association (SACA) Curve Group The Hutchins School Mount Barker Council South Australian Government Cycle Australia Wesley College Mount Barker Lawn Bowls Department of Environment, Cycle Education ACT Club Water and Natural Resources Xavier College Department of Prime Minister Murlpirrmarra South Australian National and Cabinet Football League (SANFL) Murray Bridge Council Department of Health and South Yarra Football Club Oztix Human Services, VIC Sport 927 Pathwayz – Cerebral Palsy Department of Sport and League Sport Education Development Recreation, WA Australia (SEDA) Patty’s Foods DO Consulting Sports Chaplaincy

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 33 Our National Footprint

Networks AFL Programs Awards Adelaide City, SA Adelaide, SA Peter Cullen Medal 2016 Winner Adelaide Hills/Murraylands, SA Alice Springs, NT Kelsey Clayton, Co Health Kangaroos Perth/Fremantle, WA Alice Springs, NT Victoria Peter Cullen Medal 2016 Runners Up Ballarat, VIC Wiluna, WA Hayden Favor, Casey Cobras Bendigo, VIC Youth Football, TAS Dean Wright, Kardinia Cats Brisbane North, QLD Dom Lo Presti, Co Health Kangaroos Brisbane South, QLD Canberra, ACT Sports Programs Peter Cullen Medal 2016 Female Winner Fremantle, WA Cricket Kathleen S, Salvo Hawks Hobart, TAS Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Perth/Fremantle, WA; Alice Springs, NT Ipswich, QLD League Tag Pathways to Employment Kwinana, WA Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay QLD Alice Springs, NT Logan, QLD Soccer Melbourne, VIC Brisbane, Logan, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA Caboolture, Bundaberg, Wide Bay, Beaudesert, Crestmead, QLD Melbourne – East, VIC Pool Melbourne, VIC Sunbury, Werribee, South Melbourne, Melbourne – North, VIC Basketball South Yarra, Newmarket, VIC Melbourne – South, VIC Melbourne, VIC Adelaide, SA Melbourne – West, VIC Lawn Bowls Burnie, Devonport, Margate, TAS Midland, WA Clearview, Adelaide, SA Moreton Bay, QLD Volleyball Ipswich, Moreton Bay, QLD Perth, WA Sport Housing & Community Safety Sydney, NSW Wiluna, WA Canberra, ACT

NT Bundaberg/ Wide Bay Cricket, Alice Springs Alice Springs League Tag, Brisbane/ Alice Springs Ipswich/ Moreton Bay Alice Springs QLD Soccer, Brisbane/ Caboolture Logan WA Volleyball, Ipswich/ Beaudesert Moreton Bay Wiluna Crestmead Brisbane North Wiluna Brisbane South SA Moreton Bay Cricket, Perth/ Logan Fremantle Ipswich Soccer, Perth Perth/Fremantle NSW Sydney Fremantle Lawn Bowls, Clearview Perth CanberraACT Midland Bendigo Kwinana Cricket, Adelaide Ballarat Lawn Bowls, Adelaide Melbourne Sports Leagues Soccer, Adelaide VIC Melbourne East AFL Leagues Adelaide City Melbourne North Networks Adelaide Devonport Melbourne South Adelaide/Murraylands Melbourne West Pathways to Employment Burnie Housing & Community Safety Mount Barker Victoria Youth Football Basketball, Melbourne Hobart TAS Cricket, Melbourne Pool, Melbourne Margate Soccer, Melbourne Norlane/Corio, Geelong 34 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Reclink Australia Staff

Chief Executive Officer: John Ballis State Manager, Victoria: Chris Lacey Founder and Development - New South Wales, Tasmania: State Manager, Northern Territory: Cathy Farrer Peter Cullen AM Program Manager, Australia Capital Territory: Mark Ransome Finance Manager: Katrina McBeath State Manager, Queensland: Steve Hutchinson Assistant Accountant: Hillel Freedman State Manager, South Australia: Andy Asser Media and Communications Manager: Ben O’Halloran Events Coordinator: Sue Kirk (May 2017) Manager AAA Play and Disability Program: Media and Communications Manager: Miram Wallace Libby Cunnington (Commenced May 2017) Support Officer AAA Play: Taylah Kiely Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Manager: Gemma Egelton (June 2017) Reclink Sunbury Football Coordinator: Brian Millet

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