Annual Report 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Local Aboriginal Land Council DARKINJUNG ABOUT THE ARTIST

Claudia Nicole McCartney is a proud 17 year old Yuin woman, from the South Coast of NSW and the La Perouse region. She has lived most of her life on the NSW Central Coast. Claudia attends St Brigid’s Catholic College at Lake Munmorah, where she is in her final year of high school. She hopes to commence a double degree at Newcastle University studying Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Innovative Entrepreneurship. Claudia feels a great connection to her ancestors and wherever she goes knows they are always with her, and always has a home.

FRONT COVER IMAGE: YOOROOGA YARINGA (My Home Near The Sea) by Claudia Nicole McCartney St Brigids, Lake Munmorah Maliga Awards 2019 Secondary School - Elders Choice Award

02 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 CONTENTS

MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Organisational Architecture...... 05

Message from the Chairperson...... 06

Board Members...... 07

Board Member Remunerations...... 08

Board Sub Committees...... 09

Board Meeting Attendance...... 10

Message from the CEO...... 11

Management Structure...... 12

Summary Review of Operations...... 13

Member Meetings Attendance...... 13

STRATEGIC GOAL 1

Community Benefit and Participation...... 15

Affordable Housing...... 18

Emergency Relief Fund...... 18

Sponsorship...... 19

Latest News...... 24

STRATEGIC GOAL 3

Business, Finance and Economic Enhancement...... 26

Performance...... 28

Investment Portfolio...... 29

Darkinjung Funeral Fund...... 29

ENTITY ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURE

Darkingjung Funeral Fund...... 30

Consultants...... 31

Related Third Party Transactions...... 35

© Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council 2019 03 RESPECT & RECOGNITION Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council We recognise all Aboriginal people who were acknowledges that we operate and function on the forcibly removed from their families and lands of the Darkinyung people. communities and acknowledge the negative impact We pay our respect to these lands that provide on the Aboriginal community. We acknowledge for for us. We acknowledge and pay respect to the many of the children and now adults, removal meant ancestors that walked and managed these lands for that they have now lost all connection to family, and many generations before us. the life-long consequences for those taken. We acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal people We acknowledge our youth who are our hope for who have come from their own country and who a brighter and stronger future and who will be our have now come to call this country their home. future leaders. We acknowledge our Elders who are our knowledge We acknowledge and pay our respect to our holders, teachers and pioneers. Members who have gone before us and recognise their contribution to our people and community.

04 MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

ORGANISATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

DARKINJUNG MEMBERS

BOARD MEMBERS FUNERAL FUND

GOVERNANCE BUSINESS FINANCE LAND AND PEOPLE, COMMUNITY OPERATIONS AND ECONOMIC CULTURE AND PARTICIPATION AND CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT HERITAGE WELLBEING

for the first time, a considered and satisfying to finally have some of the rational means for Darkinjung to rich and vibrant pre-colonial history of interact with the planning laws and these lands included and celebrated in regimes in our region. Furthermore our communities’ spaces. the government has committed to a Our hard work and ambitious broader roll out which will facilitate the agenda continues to drive home our creation of opportunity in Aboriginal responsibilities not just in our region and communities all over NSW through the NSW more broadly, but also our nation State Environmental Planning Policy – responsibilities. We were reminded of Aboriginal Lands. these by this year’s NAIDOC theme The Darkinjung Delivery Framework is ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’. Our community presently being trialled in the Darkinjung here on the Central Coast continue region as a pilot. It provides for four to be strong supporters of the Uluru of our current land holdings to be Statement from the heart and call on considered under a new process that the federal government to peruse a promises to deliver results for years to referendum which provides substantial come. This was stated by the Minster for reform, providing greater recognition and Planning himself the Hon. Rob Stokes in opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres his first official visit to the Central Coast Strait Islander people to be heard.

Last year our Darkinjung community came together in “...WE HAVE PERUSED CONSIDERABLE unprecedented excitement COMPREHENSIVE CHANGE WHICH HAS PROVIDED for what the future would THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH WE CAN CONTINUE bring. A refreshed and TO BUILD OUR FUTURE...” refocussed Darkinjung team, to announce in part our first rezoning Board and Staff recommitted Yes in all aspects of Darkinjung’s application which will participate in ourselves in service to our business we have perused considerable the newly created Darkinjung Delivery Darkinjung community comprehensive change which has Framework process. though our land council. provided the foundation upon which Another exciting announcement made we can continue to build our future It’s with great excitement and pride to by Minister Stokes was the unveiling success for generations to come. And all report that the commitment and hard of the final concept design for the of this has been made possible by the work of our Darkinjung team has been future Leagues Club field at Gosford. commitment and determination of every well rewarded and that we are getting This holds particular significance for member of our Darkinjung community on with the business of securing results Darkinjung because as the Central here on the Central Coast who in coming on Darkinjung country. Coast regions Aboriginal cultural together have forged such a mighty This past year has seen Darkinjung Authority, we consulted extensively Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Local Aboriginal Land Council again on how our local Darkinjung culture lead the way in taking the next could be included in this incredible new public space. Considering the extensive significant step in land rights in securing the Darkinjung Delivery acknowledgment of colonial history Framework. This comprehensive series situated around the current urban of interrelated measures provides centres Gosford and Wyong it’s highly MATTHEW WEST Chairperson

06 DARKINJUNG BOARD MEMBERS

Matthew West Barry Duncan Katrina West Gail Lake

Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Board Member Board Member Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 28/10/2018 Start: 22/09/2015

Desmond Benton Jeffrey Delaney Kenneth Warren Tina West

Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 22/09/2015

Jenni McEwen Robyn Sutherland Christine Hammond

Board Member Board Member Board Member Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 22/09/2015 Start: 12/04/2016 Resigned: 06/08/2018

REMUNERATIONS

NAME ANNUAL RENUMERATION ADDITIONAL RENUMERATION FY19

Desmond Benton $7,500 $1,865 $9,365

Jeff Delaney $7,500 $1,761 $9,261

Barry Duncan $7,500 $2,855 $10,355

Christine Hammond $625 $518 $1,143

Gail Lake $7,500 $1,554 $9,054

Jenni McEwan $7,500 $2,071 $9,571

Katrina Radburn-West $5,000 $623 $5,623

Robyn Sutherland $7,500 $1,450 $8,950

Ken Warren $7,500 $312 $7,812

Mathew West $8,333 $10,730 $19,063

Tina West $7,500 $1,968 $9,468

Totals $73,958 $25,707 $99,665

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15000

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0 Jeff Gail Ken Tina Jenni Barry Robyn Katrina Matthew Christine Desmond

Annual Remuneration Additional Remuneration

08 BOARD SUB COMMITTEES

GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS AND CAPABILITY COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND WELLBEING

KATRINA GAIL ROBYN ROBYN GAIL BARRY

LAND AND PEOPLE, CULTURE AND HERITAGE BUSINESS, FINANCE, ECONOMIC AND ENHANCEMENT

JENNI KEN JEFF JENNI TINA KATRINA

ALTERNATE TO ALL SUB COMMITTEES ALL SUB COMMITTEES

DESMOND MATTHEW GEOFFREY

BOARD SUB COMMITTEES CONVENED

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Community Participation and Wellbeing 11 Meetings

Culture and Heritage, Land and People 11 Meetings

Business, Finance and Economic Enhancement 9 Meetings

Governance, Operations and Capability 10 Meetings

BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE DESMOND BENTON DELANEY JEFF DUNCAN BARRY LAKE GAIL JENNI MCEWEN HAMMOND CHRISTINE WEST KATRINA SUTHERLAND ROBYN KENNETH WARREN WEST MATHEW WEST TINA

5 July 2018 EM 1 1 1 X 1 1 X 1 1 1 1

24 July 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 X

28 August 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X X 1 1 1 1

4 September 2018 EM 1 1 1 1 1 X X X 1 1 1

24 September 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X X 1 1 1 1

23 October 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X X 1 1 1 1

5 November 2018 EM 1 1 1 1 X X 1 1 1 1 1

27 November 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

18 December 2018 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

22 January 2019 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

19 February 2019 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X X 1 1 1 1

26 March 2019 OM 1 1 1 X X X 1 1 X 1 1

30 April 2019 OM 1 1 1 X 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

28 May 2019 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

25 June 2019 OM 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1

15 15 15 12 13 2 8 14 14 15 14

OE - Ordinary Meeting EM - Extraordinary Meeting

10 MESSAGE FROM GEOFFREY SCOTT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I AM EXTREMELY HUMBLED BY THE COMMITMENT AND PASSION OF OUR MEMBERS, WHO HAVE WALKED WITH US TO ACHIEVE SUCH SUBSTANTIAL OUTCOMES THAT WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ALL ABORIGINAL PEOPLE ACROSS NSW AND HOW WE COLLECTIVELY PRESERVE AND DEVELOP OUR LAND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

It has been a very exciting and commitment and dedication given by Council, we are committed to protecting 12 months for Darkinjung. the Darkinjung members to achieve such our land and this will remain key to our We’ve had great success in amazing outcomes. decision-making and negotiations when it comes to the protection of these sites. achieving our strategic goals The year ahead is a new and fresh in the 2018/19 financial year. beginning for Darkinjung and the I anticipate further positive outcomes opportunity for growth is upon us. I’m for Darkinjung and look forward to the extremely humbled by the commitment year ahead. and passion of our members, who have The past year has seen us continue to deliver significant change and walked with us through hard times to progress, this has been evident in the deliver these new successes to develop achievements of the State Environmental our land for future generations. Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 I am honored to join you all as we (SEPP) announcements that took place cement our position as a community within the 2018-2019 year. and business, which shows the upmost respect for Aboriginal traditions and Now is the moment that we as an GEOFF SCOTT organisation and community can help cultural values. to take Darkinjung to its next level of Moving forward, we will continue to Chief Executive Officer success. It is a commendation to the ensure that this remains at the heart of leadership demonstrated by the board all we do for the community. As a Land

Estelle Johnstone Geoffrey Scott Executive Assistant Chief Executive Officer

Adina Duncan Christine Hammond Ben Mah-Chut Melinda Watson Manager Community Manager of Land and people, Manager Planning and Development Manager Finance and Administration Development Culture and Heritage

Kevin Duncan Barry Williams Taylor Townsend Shelley Wilson Culture & Heritage Tourism Educator Senior Aboriginal Culture and Data Entry Finance and Administration Officer Heritage Officer

Kelvin Johnson Feona Sales Amanda Shields Work, Health, Safety and Receptionist Environment Officer Project Officer Culture and Heritage

Graham Bates Accountant Consultant PREVIOUS STAFF

NAME START DATE RESIGNATION DATE POSITION

Allan Beale 1/08/2016 29/03/2019 Work, Health, Safety and Environment Officer Emma Brown 13/05/2019 16/07/2019 Project Planning Manger Kia Durrant 19/12/2016 29/11/2018 Admin Support / Receptionist Anthony Freeman 08/06/2017 26/04/2019 Culture and Heritage - Project Officer Brooke Harb 12/02/2015 17/04/2019 Project Officer Ricky Walford 01/06/2018 17/01/2019 Manager - Community Development Bella Webb 18/01/2016 27/09/2018 Housing - Project Officer Megan Wilkin 05/01/2017 15/10/2018 Finance and Administration Officer

12 SUMMARY REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

During the 2018/19 financial year, their ability to participate actively in Environment which assist in setting the Darkinjung has embarked on a the community strategic building of the land portfolio. revitalisation of our efforts and refocusing A strong land portfolio will continue to To maintain and share our knowledge to ensure that we are able to produce real ensure the needs and expectations of for future generations by preserving, and sustainable outcomes and positive the Darkinjung Members are met. protecting and celebrating our change for our Members. This has connection to our land Darkinjung continues to provide a involved a number of staffing changes number of key Community Benefit and further staffing movements are To create opportunities for Schemes for our Members and these contemplated to underpin these efforts. economic development through shall continue. The housing, sponsorship strong investment. Darkinjung is Darkinjung’s 2016-2019 Community and emergency relief schemes are immensely proud of the success Land Business Plan focuses on operating effectively for those members that has been achieved over the improving governance and operational who are accessing them. last 12 months. Our achievements functions of the Land Council, have only been achieved through The bringing together of our enhancing the profile of Darkinjung the strong dedication, commitment, community through events and regular within the business sector and enthusiasm and efforts of our communications shall also continue extending Darkinjung’s leadership at Members, Board and Staff. to be a focus for the Land Council. The the regional, state and national levels. NAIDOC week events proved to be very Darkinjung has established itself as a Darkinjung is dedicated to ensuring successful and were well supported. significant contributor to the community the history and culture of our of the Central Coast. The Aboriginal Land Agreements people is shared and celebrated on process continues to progress and the Central Coast and continues to Darkinjung has also entered into a Darkinjung will ensure that Members provide events, activities and training memorandum of understanding with are kept abreast of progress. to maintain this goal. the Central Coast Council to ensure a professional, comprehensive and It has been a busy year and the next Darkinjung continues to follow three respectful relationship is maintained year promises to be even more eventful, key strategic priorities: with the Central Coast Council. with the focus on sustaining the Land To provide real and tangible benefits Council financially, consolidating our Darkinjung has continued to build on to our Members which will enhance asset base, and ensuring the delivery of its professional relationship with the positive benefits for our Members. NSW Department of Planning and

MEMBER MEETINGS ATTENDANCE

DATE ATTENDEES MEETING TYPE

17 July 2018 71 Ordinary 17 July 2018 71 Extraordinary 25 September 2018 98 Annual General Meeting 28 October 2018 76 Ordinary 24 February 2019 80 Ordinary 14 April 2019 87 Ordinary 30 June 2019 82 Ordinary

14 STRATEGIC GOAL 1 COMMUNITY BENEFITS & PARTICIPATION

OBJECTIVE: To provide real and tangible benefits to our Members which will enhance their ability to participate actively in the community, including the Darkinjung LALC.

STRATEGY ACTION STATUS

Darkinjung continues to provide and manage affordable These benefits are 1. housing to its Members and currently has 28 properties ongoing pending Board Provide and secure occupied through the Affordable Rental Program. Under direction and approval affordable housing the current program, Members can apply for the following and accommodation housing options: for Members and the Aboriginal Community 4 bed single dwelling 2 bed dual occupancy dwellings (elders accommodation only

Darkinjung has also implemented a policy of allowing Members first right of refusal to purchase any forthcoming land releases owed by Darkinjung and is in the process of developing a rent to buy policy for members. Darkinjung has commenced a scoping of all its affordable housing properties to assess what repairs and maintenance works are needed, with a view to complete these within the next few months

The proposed seniors living development at Blue Haven Designs and 2. has been granted Development Approval through Central management plans Identify opportunities to Coast Council. This development is for nine two-bedroom complete. On hold improve and advance the living complex. pending negative wellbeing of our Elders investment returns. Darkinjung have requested Funding from external sources for the construction of this project.

STRATEGY ACTION STATUS

Darkinjung Barker College campus was established These benefits are 3. in 2016, and had 27 Aboriginal students enrolled from ongoing pending Board Support and promote kindergarten to year 6 as of 30.06.2019. and Members direction Aboriginal education and The provision of employment for Aboriginal people and approval teachers, by connecting from the Central Coast region at the school our community to our educational providers Maintain support for the school to help staff and students to continue to achieve desired levels of education to help enhance their future pathways Darkinjung continues to develop a shared knowledge of the Aboriginal culture through the school, with a particular focus on the Darkinjung people for the local Central Coast region Darkinjung has worked with the Department of Education to develop an education resource kit to assist teachers with local Aboriginal content

Darkinjung – as a member of the Sydney/Newcastle Darkinjung continues 4. region – is a key partner in the development of the to engage with relevant Create employment and Indigenous business and employment hub currently stakeholders training opportunities being developed in partnership with NSW Aboriginal for Aboriginal people Land Council and Federal Government to ensure that by working with our Members are able to access the services and employers and training procurement opportunities made available by the Federal organisations and State Government and investment in infrastructure of state significance.

Darkinjung has established relationships with the following Ongoing organisations to explore opportunities for Members to gain meaningful employment where practicable:

Gosford Quarries CPB Contractors Boral

Darkinjung continues to work with organisations to build and maintain relationships for future training and employment opportunities. The Darkinjung Lendlease partnership which commenced in 2016 has employed over 83 Aboriginal people, with 31 of these being apprenticeships and traineeships across the Gosford Hospital redevelopment project.

16 STRATEGIC GOAL 1 COMMUNITY BENEFITS & PARTICIPATION

STRATEGY ACTION STATUS

Darkinjung also uses Aboriginal businesses and suppliers Ongoing 5. where possible and engages with local Aboriginal Promote and support organisations to promote cultural skills. self-sustainable Aboriginal businesses

Darkinjung has made an extensive submission on the Ongoing 6. DRAFT Cultural & Heritage Legislation. Influence policy and funding by representing Aboriginal Issues at decision-making forums

Darkinjung supports Members through our Community These benefits are 7. Benefit Funds. Members are able to apply for sponsorship ongoing pending Board Provide funding to in the categories of Sports, Arts and Culture, Elders, approval benefit Members and the Education and Training, and Youth. The funds and Aboriginal community distribution is determined by the Sponsorship Community Benefit Fund Policy.

Darkinjung has held a number of community events over These benefits are 8. the past twelve months, these events are designed to ongoing pending Board Bring the community engage and support our members and broader community and Members direction together through and include: and approval community events and new initiatives Darkinjung Members Christmas Party NAIDOC Family Fun Day NAIDOC Golf Day NAIDOC Ball

Darkinjung has conducted its business in accordance Ongoing 9. with the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and the Darkinjung will Regulations and other relevant legislation. conduct its business in accordance with NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act and the Regulations and other relevant legislation

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

OBJECTIVE STRATEGY ACTION STATUS

Management of Policy Provision of the housing is in-house. Management of Affordable Housing to members at cost Ongoing properties by local real estate recovery rents agent.

Darkinjung’s housing portfolio is SCHEME Shape comprised of 28 properties, located at both the north and south ends of the PURPOSE Housing Central Coast. Darkinjung completes BENEFICIARIES 28 refurbishments of each vacant house in preparation for new tenants. One house TOTAL RENTAL INCOME $248,540 became vacant during 2018. With the completion of the refurbishment the TOTAL RENTAL EXPENSES $167,154 property is now tenanted. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE $ 156,516

EMERGENCY RELIEF

The Darkinjung Emergency Relief Fund is available to be accessed only by Members of the Darkinjung. The Members applying for the Emergency Relief are required to meet the criteria expressed under the Policy Guidelines endorsed by the Board of the Darkinjung and Funds are provided in the form of Vouchers universally accepted.

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019

FUEL FOOD TOTAL BENEFIT TOTAL MEMBERS

$10,250 $12,850 $23,100 65

18 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES

Through the Community Benefit 1. ARTS AND CULTURE $16,000 Scheme-Sponsorship, Darkinjung 2. EDUCATION $20,420 has provided financial support to 3. SPORT $12,802 28 Darkinjung members under five 4. ELDERS $7,941 different categories; 5. YOUTH $1,400

SPONSORSHIP

SPORT

$12,802 EDUCATION $20,420

ARTS AND CULTURE $16,000 ELDERS $7,941

YOUTH $1,400

LATEST NEWS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Darkinjung continue to monitor all our lands from illegal access and dumping of waste.

During the year Darkinjung with the assistance of Central Coast Council have been working together in putting in deterrence bollards (concrete blocks) along areas of illegal infiltration access entry points.

Maintenance works for dangerous tree works removals affecting neighbours next to our properties are being carried out.

CULTURAL FIRE BURNING CULTURE HERITAGE CONSULTATIONS TOURISM EDUCATION Darkinjung with the assistance of Darkinjung Land and People, Culture Hunter Local Land Services and A new tourism company called and Heritage have been consulting both National Firesticks Alliance conducted a Darkinjung Cultural Tours has been internally and externally. cultural burn at our proposed Bell Road started. This will be working towards Gosford City Leagues Club Mangrove Mountain Cultural Facility. a new website booking service for Park upgrade Attending the burn were local Rural tourists, local and international wanting Fire services Central Coast Council and to learn and see our country on Gosford City Heritage private land owners. This was a first for Darkinjung lands. Interpretation Strategy people seeing an Aboriginal burn. This new position has been busy with Central Coast Mountain Bike Darkinjung received two scholarships Fee for service in education programs, Feasibility Study from Hunter Local Land Services and Welcome to Countries, Smoking Newcastle University Gosford CBD the National Firesticks Alliance. The ceremonies and Cultural Awareness survey development workshops program will be run over three years. have been a regular occurrence. This will give our staff participants Darkinjung Aboriginal Land We are looking towards a state of the to be registered Cultural Burn Agreement (ALA) art Cultural Tourism / Education Centre. Practitioner’s and Planners. The Cultural Literacy Interpretations course includes Cert 3 and Diploma of Sites Survey Heritage Assessment Conservation Land Management. Land Claims Darkinjung sees this as a new Environmental Mapping avenue of management of our lands and an opportunity for future RYSS – Bunnal Project Aboriginal business revenue and employment Youth Program opportunities.

24 STRATEGIC GOAL 3 BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT

OBJECTIVE: To create opportunities for economic development through strong investment and effective management of current and future assets.

STRATEGY ACTION STATUS

The Darkinjung Intergenerational Wealth Fund Ongoing 1. investment continued to operate during the year Achieve a sustainable generating significant returns. Darkinjung returned an position where operational surplus due to a number of factors; Darkinjung’s cash flow Granting of successful land claims supports and exceeds operational costs 10% return on the investment portfolio Reduction in operational spend

Darkinjung has driven the development of the State Ongoing 2. Environment Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 Identify and successfully (SEPP). The SEPP is deified to expedite the development of deliver high value Aboriginal Land. Darkinjung has prioritised the following development projects four projects for consideration and approval

Reeves Road, Somersby Wallarah residential planning proposal Lake Munmorah Residential planning proposal Woy Woy Rd, Kariong Residential rezoning proposal

Darkinjung’s Intergenerational Wealth Fund continues to Ongoing 3. develop positive returns for our Members, drawdowns Establish a diverse are not forecasted until FY23, consistent with the portfolio to support Investment Policy. Darkinjung’s strategic Commercial land developments continue to be a high objectives priority for Darkinjung with a preference for leasing to provide long term income streams. Commercial enterprises are also an option being explored by Darkinjung.

Darkinjung has continued to maintain a low risk status for Ongoing 4. the annual NSW Aboriginal Land Council operational grant Darkinjung will under their Risk Assessment System. conduct its business in accordance with the Darkinjung continues to receive an unqualified NSW Aboriginal Land independent financial audit. Rights Act and the regulations and other relevant legislation

PLANNING ENVIRONMENT The Department of Industry and for submission to the Department of Environment’s milestone program is to Planning Industry and Environment The significance of Darkinjung finalise the ALA by the end of June 2020. under the Interim Development land holdings and the potential to Delivery Plan provide employment, residential and environmental lands across the Central NATIVE TITLE 6. Subdivision and sale of part of the Coast region has come to the attention Lot 1008 DP 1245175 at the Corner Darkinjung had 5 Non-Claimant of Government agencies. of Cochrone Street and Empire Bay applications lodged with the Federal Drive, Kincumber. Gained members Court of Australia as of the 1st July approval on 30 June 2019 for LAND CLAIMS 2018, with 4 of the non-claimant the amount of $210,000 plus gst, applications determined in February planned execution within the FY20 Darkinjung has lodged 546 Aboriginal 2019 for 47 parcels. financial year land claims between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019. Darkinjung is seeking the extinguishment of Native Title on the Since 1 June 2018, 17 Aboriginal Land DARKINJUNG DELIVERY remaining non-claimant application, FRAMEWORK Claims were refused and 2 parcels NCA 2C which includes 28 land parcels. of land were granted to Darkinjung At the balance date, this native title The Darkinjung Delivery Framework by the Department of Industry and matter is still ongoing. was announced by the NSW Minister Environment (formerly Crown Lands) of Planning and Environment on the Lot 7019 DP 1076631 (28/09/2018) 6th February 2019, as a package Lot 469 DP 44962 (26/02/2019). LAND DEALINGS of measures to align the planning There were 8 certificates of title Darkinjung has completed 6 land system to be more sympathetic to the transferred to Darkinjung during the dealings for the following projects: ALR Act. The package of measures financial year. includes a State Environmental 1. NBN telecommunications tower, Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) LOT 2 DP1247017 – Kingfisher Shores Lot 153 DP 725117 Kulnura for the 2019 (SEPP), a Ministerial Direction, LOT 469 DP44962 – Bateau Bay lease. Gained members approval the Interim Darkinjung Development LOT 1001 DP 1239890- Kincumber on April 14, 2019. Pending final Delivery Plan and the Memorandum LOT 7019 DP 1076631 - Tuggerah negotiation outcomes of Understanding (MOU) outlining how LOT 98 DP 755221 – Glenworth Valley 2. Stilmark telecommunications tower, the NSW Government and Darkinjung LOT 1 DP 1249194 – Norah Head Lot 330 DP 72527 Somersby for will work together. LOT 2 DP 1249194– Norah Head the lease. Gained members approval LOT 4 DP 1249194– Norah Head Interim Development Delivery Plan on April 14,2019, pending final has prioritised the previous rezoning All Aboriginal Land Agreements negotiation outcomes proposals into 4 projects: are ongoing and Darkinjung has 3. NBN telecommunications tower, Lot incorporated the small Aboriginal 1. Reeves Road, Somersby, rural 153 DP 725117 Kulnura for the DA Land Agreement into the larger residential rezoning proposal comprehensive land agreement 4. Stilmark telecommunications tower, a. Rezoning Report submitted between Department of Industry and Lot 330 DP 72527 Somersby for July 2019 Environment, Central Coast Council the DA for item 1 2. Wallarah, Industrial planning and Darkinjung. Darkinjung is meeting 5. Reeves Rd, Lot 481 DP 1184693 proposal monthly with the Department of Somersby for the DA, subdivision, sale a. Updated reports for public Industry and Environment, Central and transfer of rural residential lots. exhibition currently Coast Council and NSWALC to negotiate Completed the rezoning report ready being prepared on the crown land parcels.

26 STRATEGIC GOAL 3 BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT

3. Lake Munmorah, residential the milestone for the construction BLUE HAVEN planning proposal certificate. The Agreement for Lease has RESIDENTIAL ESTATE now expired without further extensions. a. The draft structure plan is currently Lot 314 Belyando Crescent, Blue Haven being prepared for Council feedback was retained by Darkinjung and the DA 4. Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, residential SOMERSBY COMMERCIAL was granted on the 13 December 2016, DEVELOPMENT rezoning proposal for a dual occupancy villa. The project Darkinjung submitted the DA for the bulk remains on hold until funding is secured. a. Department of Planning, Industry earthworks to Lot 458 of DP 729941 at & Environment is reviewing the Darkinjung leased shop 3, 61 Howarth 15 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby, modifications to the existing Street, Wyong to Barang Regional on the 20 March 2018. Council has Gosford urban footprint. Alliance Ltd on the 1 May 2017 for a term requested an additional ecological report of 2 years. The lease expired on the 1 These projects have been added to for an out of season survey to complete May 2019 and the tenant will be vacating the map in the State Environmental the planning assessment. the premises on the 31 July 2019. Planning Policy (Aboriginal Land) 2019 (SEPP) and Darkinjung is working closely with the Department BLUE HAVEN MANGROVE MOUNTAIN of Planning, Industry & Environment SUPPORTED LIVING CULTURAL FACILITY to progress these projects to public The DA for Lots 329 and 330 Colorado Darkinjung lodged the original DA in consultation and approval. Avenue, Blue Haven was approved December 2016 with Central Coast on 27 November 2017. The Board Council to Lot 239 of DP 1134912, Bell have requested funding from external Road Mangrove Mountain for the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING sources for the construction of the construction of a Cultural Facility – development, the project remains on including a shelter and toilet. Darkinjung has entered into three hold until funding is secured. (3) Memorandum of Understanding’s An amended DA has been approved with Central Coast Council, NSW in June 2019 to relocate the toilet Department of Industry & Environment GURUWARANG WATERS facilities closer to the main shelter to and the NSW Roads and Maritime HALEKULANI PROPOSED improve accessibility for our members. MANUFACTURED ESTATE Services Hunter Region. The construction tender has been The project formerly known as completed and commencement on site Guruwarang Waters Manufactured is programmed for August 2019 with HEADS OF AGREEMENT Home Development has been put on project completion within three months. Darkinjung has entered into a Heads of hold due to the negative investment Agreement, for the Westfield Tuggerah returns of the development approval. TELECOMMUNICATIONS concept town centre masterplan with LEASE AGREEMENTS Hunter Central Coast Development ENCROACHMENTS Darkinjung is currently negotiating Corporation and Scentre Group. with four telecommunications sites on Darkinjung is investigating the legal the commercial terms of the proposed implication of land transferred from Agreement for Lease. Darkinjung BUSHELLS RIDGE crown lands across to Darkinjung, with is currently reviewing the IPART The CASAR Park Supporters Inc. existing encroachments and access recommendation of tower rentals Agreement for Lease extension over rights and there are two sites under on NSW Crown Land, which has the Lot 195 of DP 1032847, Bushells investigation at Mt White and Marlow. potential to increase the annual rental Ridge expired on the 27 February income to Darkinjung. 2019 without CASAR Park achieving

PERFORMANCE 2018-2019

DATE PORTFOLIO VALUE

June 2018 $21,766,663.54

July 2018 $22,191,696.23

August 2018 $22,347,652.03

September 2018 $22,272,998.84

October 2018 $21,259,924.65

November 2018 $21,110,037.90

December 2018 $20,826,439.83

January 2019 $21,482,219.09

February 2019 $22,211,593.86

March 2019 $22,391,388.95

April 2019 $22,863,934.55

May 2019 $22,569,495.55

June 2019 $23,117,620.44

PERFORMANCE SINCE INCEPTION Portfolio Value

23mil

22mil

21mil

20mil

19mil

18mil

17mil Jul 17 Jul Jul 18 Jul Oct 17 Oct 18 Apr 19 Apr Apr 18 Apr Jun 17 Jan 19 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 19 Feb Jun 19 Feb 18 Feb Jun 18 Aug 17 Nov 17 Nov Dec 18 Sep 18 Mar 19 Mar Aug 18 Nov 18 Nov Mar 18 Mar May 17 May 19 Sept 17 May 18

28 STRATEGIC GOAL 3 BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

TYPE FY17 FY18 FY19

Listed Securities $938,241 $4,810,880 $5,478,170

Managed Investments $2,491,810 $15,846,649 $16,625,065

Fixed Interest & Cash Investments $61,875 $961,027 $800,000

Direct Cash $12,996,360 $148,108 $241,942

TOTAL $16,488,286 $21,766,633 $23,145,177

Portfolio distributions on managed funds $346,098 $803,969 $513,240

Dividend accrued on listed securities $37,094 $22,769

TOTAL $16,834,384 $22,607,727 $23,681,187

DARKINJUNG FUNERAL FUND EXPENDITURE

Darkinjung is committed to what we The cost of a funeral can be The progression of memberships during see as our responsibility to support our unexpected and the costs incurred the 2018-2019 year, including spouse members and the Aboriginal population are often passed onto loved ones or and dependent members saw an within our boundaries. members of the community. increase of approx. 2.5%. The breakdown of this is as follows: The Darkinjung Funeral Fund is an The flexible funeral plans are specifically initiative designed to offer peace of mind tailored to our members to help meet the Dependants and security to our members and their costs of culturally appropriate funeral Members families when needed most. services for our people.

24 TYPE FY19

In force as at 30th June 2018 198

Former members rejoining 8 113 Spouses 65 Deaths 5 Lapses 4 New members 5 TOTAL IN FORCE AS OF 30 JUNE 2019 202

NAME OF ENTITY DARKINJUNG FUNERAL FUND PTY LTD

Tina West Non Executive Director Kenneth Warren Non Executive Director Desmond Benton Non Executive Director Barry Duncan Non Executive Director, Deputy Chairperson Christine Hammond Non Executive Director (resigned 6 August 2018) Gail Lake Non Executive Director Darkinjung Funeral Fund Pty Ltd Matthew West Non Executive Director, Chairperson Robyn Sutherland Non Executive Director Jenni McEwen Non Executive Director Jeff Delaney Non Executive Director Katrina Radburn-West Non Executive Director (appointed 28 October 2018) Geoff Scott Chief Executive Officer Melinda Watson Finance and Administration Manager

Objectives and Purpose Provides members their spouses and dependants with an affordable funeral service Value of Entity $272,785 Approval of Assets transferred to the entity $0 Activities/performance targets Increase membership base 10% per annum Legal Reports to LALC Monthly management statements and annual audited financial statements

30 OTHER CONSULTANTS

2018 - 2019 FINANCIAL YEAR

Consultant Name Details Engagement Total Cost FY (EX GST)

General Consultants

Perpetual Investment Advice 1 $67,643

Dependants Brilliant Logic Communications 1 $70,000 Forsythes Temporary Staff 1 $50,055

Newcastle Urban Eco Village Bookkeeping & Accounting 1 $84,905

Other Consultants < $50K 7 $39,193

SUB TOTAL 11 $311,796

Economic Development

Binone Pty Ltd Planning and Development 1 $199,021

SUB TOTAL 1 $199,021

Native Title

Chalk & Behrendt Legal 1 $126,469 Other Consultants < $50K 5 $7,824

SUB TOTAL 6 $134,293

Lot 330 DP 755227 Debenham Rd Somersby

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $2,715

SUB TOTAL 1 $2,715

Lot 10 DP 1230083 Mt White

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $2,475

SUB TOTAL 1 $2,475

Lot 512 Woy Woy Road

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $626

SUB TOTAL 1 $626

Consultant Name Details Engagement Total Cost FY (EX GST)

Bell Road Easement

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $1,120

SUB TOTAL 1 $1,120

Aboriginal Design Gosford Leagues

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $200.00

SUB TOTAL 1 $200.00

Culture and Heritage Other

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $8,705

SUB TOTAL 2 $8,705

Carrak Road Kincumber

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $5,545

SUB TOTAL 3 $5,545

425 Bushells Ridge Road Bushells Ridge

Other Consultants < $50K 1 -$9,776

SUB TOTAL 1 -$9,776

Lot 153 Forrest Road Kulnura

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $315

SUB TOTAL 1 $315

Reeves Road Somersby

Other Consultants < $50K 1 -$13,500

SUB TOTAL 1 -$13,500

Resource Recovery Hub

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $21,606

SUB TOTAL 1 $21,606

32 OTHER CONSULTANTS

Consultant Name Details Engagement Total Cost FY (EX GST)

Kariong Subdivision

Other Consultants < $50K 4 -$7,474

SUB TOTAL 4 -$7,474

Bushells Ridge Rezoning

Other Consultants < $50K 5 $80,096

SUB TOTAL 5 $80,096

Kirkness Avenue Gosford

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $735

SUB TOTAL 3 $735

Strawberry Hill

Other Consultants < $50K 1 $3,650

SUB TOTAL 1 $3,650

Halekulani

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $4,047

SUB TOTAL 2 $4,047

Wallarah 2

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $9,624

SUB TOTAL 2 $9,624

Policy Submissions

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $33,953

SUB TOTAL 3 $33,953

Development Delivery Plan

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $1,852

SUB TOTAL 2 $1,852

Consultant Name Details Engagement Total Cost FY (EX GST)

Lake Munmorah Rezoning

Other Consultants < $50K 8 $116,363

SUB TOTAL 8 $116,363

Motorlink Rezoning

Other Consultants < $50K 8 $84,420

SUB TOTAL 8 $84,420

Aboriginal Land Agreements

Chalk & Behrendt Legal 8 $124,801

Other Consultants < $50K 4 $39,257

SUB TOTAL 5 $164,058

Lot 1008 Kincumber

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $5,717

SUB TOTAL 3 $5,717

Lot 3, DP1156997 380 Motorlink Road Wallarah (rezoning)

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $29,521

SUB TOTAL 3 $29,521

Lot 2, DP1156997 380 Motorlink Road Wallarah (rezoning)

Other Consultants < $50K 3 $29,521

SUB TOTAL 3 $29,521

CASAR Park

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $3,460

SUB TOTAL 2 $3,460

34 OTHER CONSULTANTS

Consultant Name Details Engagement Total Cost FY (EX GST)

Telstra Towers

Other Consultants < $50K 2 $427

SUB TOTAL 2 $427

Land Claims

Other Consultants < $50K 5 $11,271

SUB TOTAL 5 $11,271

TOTAL CONSULTANTS 64 $1,236,383

RELATED THIRD PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NAME DATE DETAILS COST

Jenni McEwen 26 June 2019 CPB Holiday Colouring Sheet $600

Jenni McEwen 17 April 2019 CPB Holiday Colouring Sheet $300

Jenni McEwen 21 December 2018 CPB Holiday Colouring Sheet $300

Jenni McEwen 12 December 2018 Gosford Waterfront Consultation $200

Jenni McEwen 29 November 2018 Jawun Painting - Secondee $200

Jenni McEwen 17 October 2018 Staff farewell gift $200

Jenni McEwen 19 September 2018 CPB Holiday Colouring Sheet $600

Jenni McEwen 29 August 2018 Jawun Painting - Secondee $150

TOTAL $2,550

Kevin Duncan 14 December 2018 Didgeridoo $60

TOTAL $60

Anthony Freemen 29 March 2019 Didgeridoo $150

Anthony Freemen 30 April 2019 Staff farewell gift $100

TOTAL $150

168 Pacific Highway Watanobbi NSW 2259 PO Box 401 Wyong NSW 2259

Tel. 02 4351 2930 Fax. 02 4351 2946 Web. www.darkinjung.com.au