Annual Report 2011 Reflects the Activities of SHINE for Kids Co-Operative Limited for the Period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011

Annual Report 2011 reflects the activities of SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. Acknowledgement of Country

Kempsey DUNGHUTTI

Wellington WIRADJURI Cessnock DARKINJUNG Bathurst WIRADJURI Kariong Windsor DARKINJUNG DHARUG Parklea Silverwater DHARUG Junee EORA WIRADJURI Canberra NGUNNAWAL

Lara Footscray WATHAURONG WOIWORUNG

SHINE for Kids recognises the Traditional Custodians of Australia and the local Aboriginal communities where SHINE for Kids provides services.

SHINE for Kids locations

street address phone fax Silverwater Silverwater Correctional Complex 02 9714 3000 02 9714 3030 Head office 02 9714 3033 Child and Family Centre Parklea Parklea Correctional Complex 02 9933 7900 02 9933 7977 Child and Family Centre Windsor John Morony Correctional Complex 02 4573 3900 02 4573 3933 Child and Family Centre Bathurst 64 Vittoria Street (Mitchell Hwy) 02 6328 9900 02 6328 9933 Child and Family Centre Cessnock Cessnock Correctional Complex 02 4993 6800 02 4993 6888 Child and Family Centre Wellington 6703 Mudgee Road 02 6845 5000 02 6845 5055 Child and Family Centre Junee Junee Correctional Centre 02 6934 6000 02 6934 6006 Child and Family Centre Kempsey 370 Aldavilla Road, Aldavilla 02 6561 3800 02 6561 3833 Child and Family Centre Kariong Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre 02 4340 3836 02 4340 3862 Worker located Footscray Level 1, 38-40 Byron Street 03 9688 2900 03 9688 2977 Victoria office Lara Barwon Prison 03 5220 8390 03 5220 8326 Worker located Canberra Alexander Maconochie Centre 02 6205 8588 - Worker located About SHINE for Kids

Our Vision Building futures where kids can “shine”

Our Purpose SHINE for Kids works with and for young Australians affected by family member involvement in the criminal justice system. We support them and help create hope, we inspire them to reach their potential, we nurture their growth and we empower them to succeed.

Our Core Values Child-focused • We will focus on the best interests of children and young people at all times • We will consult children and young people and consider their issues Integrity • We will treat people consistently and with respect • We will respect confidentiality • We will act lawfully and ethically • We will fulfil commitments we have made Empowerment • We will provide children and young people, their families and carers with the necessary tools to achieve each child’s fullest potential • We will encourage people to accept responsibility and be accountable for their actions • We will celebrate and recognise achievements, innovation and initiative.

www.shineforkids.org.au The SHINE for Kids website provides timely, relevant information to clients, staff and stakeholders, including: • Contact details for and directions to our offices, locations and Child and Family Centres • What We Do, detailing our programs and services • PDFs of our publications, including our Directories of Support Services and Information Sheets • Comprehensive donor and volunteer information including volunteer FAQ Contents

1. Patron’s Report – Ann Symonds ...... 2 2. Chairman’s Report – Helen Wiseman ...... 3 3. Chief Executive Officer’s Report – Gloria Larman ...... 4 4. Our people – Corporate Services ...... 8 5. In Memoriam ...... 11 6. Highlights 2010–2011 ...... 12 6.1 ‘Children of prisoners – what makes a difference?’ ...... 12 6.2 MyLifeNow website launched ...... 15 6.3 Junee Child and Family Centre officially opened ...... 16 7. Fundraising ...... 18 8. Our supporters ...... 20 8.1 Key partners ...... 20 8.2 Corporate support ...... 21 8.3 In-kind support ...... 21 8.4 Donations and grants received ...... 22 9. The current team at SHINE for Kids ...... 24 9.1 Our management ...... 24 9.2 Our staff ...... 24 9.3 Organisational chart ...... 26 10. Our programs and services ...... 28 10.1 New programs ...... 28 10.1.1 ‘Colourful Dreaming’ ...... 28 10.1.2 ‘Stand as One’ mentoring program ...... 30 10.1.3 ‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ program ...... 32 10.1.4 SHINE for KIds signs, posters and Child and Family Centre Guide ...... 34 10.2 Group Work ...... 35 10.2.1 Children’s Community Groups Program ...... 36 10.2.2 Schools Group Program ...... 37 10.2.3 School Holidays Program and Daytrips ...... 38 10.2.4 Central West Carers Group ...... 39 10.3 Child and family activities ...... 40 10.3.1 Child annd Family Centres – overview ...... 40 10.3.2 Prison Invisits Program – overview ...... 42 10.3.3 Child and Family Centre Silverwater (The Cath Gissane Centre) ...... 43 10.3.4 Prison Invisits Program – Silverwater Correctional Complex ...... 44 10.3.5 Child and Family Centre Parklea Prison Invisits Program – Parklea Correctional Centre ...... 45 10.3.6 Child and Family Centre Bathurst (The Winangaay Centre) ...... 46 10.3.7 Child and Family Centre Windsor Prison Invisits Program – Dillwynia Womens Correctional Centre ...... 47 10.3.8 Child and Family Centre Wellington Prison Invisits Program – Wellington Correctional Centre ...... 48 10.3.9 Child and Family Centre Cessnock Prison Invisits Program – Cessnock Correctional Centre ...... 49 10.3.10 Junee Child and Family Centre Prison Invisits Program – Junee Correctional Centre ...... 50 10.3.11 Prison Invisits Program – Mid North Coast Correctional Centre ...... 51 10.4 Contact programs ...... 52 10.4.1 Children’s Supported Transport Service ...... 52 10.4.2 Child/Parent Activity Days Program ...... 53 10.4.3 Video Visits Program ...... 54 10.4.4 ‘Story Time’ ...... 56 10.5 Casework services ...... 57 10.4.1 Intake Services ...... 58 10.5.2 Bathurst Education Program ...... 59 10.5.3 Financial Assistance Program ...... 60 10.6 Mentoring programs ...... 61 10.6.1 Mentoring Program Metro Sydney ...... 61 10.6.2 Central West NSW Mentoring Program ...... 63 10.7 SHINE for Kids Victoria ...... 64 10.7.1 SKY Mentoring Program ...... 64 10.7.2 SHINE for Kids Prison Invisits Program – Victoria ...... 66 10.8 Aboriginal programs and services ...... 67 10.8.1 ‘Belonging to Family’ ...... 67 10.8.2 NAIDOC Week celebrations ...... 69 11. Treasurer’s Report ...... 70 11.1 Overview ...... 70 11.2 SHINE for KIds Consolidated Income ...... 71 12. Audit Report ...... 72

A very big thank you to Fuji Xerox Australia for generously printing this Annual Report for us.

1 1. Patron’s Report

I had the privilege of meeting the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at a reception at Government House in September. It made me remember the kind of leadership that the UN can promote by dedicating years of action. No doubt 1975 was spectacularly successful in promoting women’s rights, and for me, International Year of the Child in 1979 was particularly significant. I was appointed by then Premier Neville Wran to be the NSW Government representative on the National Committee set up by Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. Many programs advancing the rights and care of children were established as a result of that year, including the ‘Children of Prisoners Support Group’, now SHINE for Kids, with which I have been associated from that time. It was wonderful that the UN defined and promoted the Rights of the Child in a UN Convention to which Australia is a signatory. When Nelson Mandela was elected as President of South Africa, the newly formulated South African Constitution, setting out citizens’ rights, incorporated the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This commitment to the rights of the child, in law, has allowed the Constitution Court to overturn a sentence of imprisonment for a mother who was the sole support for her dependent children. An alternative sentence was imposed. How good would it be if ‘the best interests of the child’ were truly given paramountcy in our legal systems? I continue to Chair the Women’s Advisory Council of Corrections NSW where our work plan has a primary focus on reducing the imprisonment of women, especially Aboriginal women. The incoming NSW Coalition Government has a stated commitment to reducing numbers in prisons and has embarked on a program of closure of some prisons. I commend this approach and suggest that mothers of dependent children with minimum classifications and sentences of less than 12 months could best be placed on community orders which targeted the issues associated with their offences, eg. drug misuse. I look forward to another positive year of action for children and their families. Thank you to the Board, Staff and volunteers. I’m so pleased to be associated with you.

– Ann Symonds Patron, SHINE for Kids November 2011

2 2. Chairman’s Report

“Every single morning at least 38,000 Australian kids wake up to face a day without Mum or Dad around because one – or sometimes both – of their parents is in prison. Parental incarceration can have a devastating impact upon a child’s life, yet we hear little public discussion about this topic, nor do we see comprehensive public policy aimed at helping these kids.” At SHINE for Kids we see daily the positive impact of our work on the increasing numbers of children we are now reaching (over 5,000). We are also painfully aware that we are only just scratching the surface in terms of meeting the existing need. Our current services are primarily targeted at those children who visit a correctional centre and use our Child and Family Centres. Many children never get to visit an incarcerated parent at all. Funding constraints mean our Supported Transport Service is only offered in Sydney and Bathurst. This means that particularly in regional and rural areas, many children are experiencing the trauma of having a parent caught up in the criminal justice system without any additional support. Unless we can find a way to start supporting these children, we risk creating a new generation of offenders and the socially excluded. SHINE for Kids sees an urgent need for the development of an evidence-based policy approach that informs every aspect of government and non-government agency service delivery to children impacted by parental involvement in the criminal justice system. To this end, we strongly support projects like that currently underway at the Criminal Justice Research Consortium at Monash University, which is undertaking extensive research into the care needs of these children. We would also like to see improved funding for SHINE for Kids, which is well placed to meet the specific needs of these children long into the future. And so I take this opportunity to announce our new vision and purpose, and our Strategic Plan for 2011–2014. SHINE for Kids’ vision is to build futures where kids can shine. We work with and for young Australians affected by family member involvement in the criminal justice system. We support them and help create hope, we inspire them to reach their potential, we nurture their growth and we empower them to succeed. Our new Strategic Plan will direct our path as an organisation for the next three years. Our focus will be on: • building resilience – listening to children, meeting their needs and being culturally appropriate • creating brighter futures – celebrating success, advocating for children and breaking the cycle • provide needed services – through building our organisational capacity, our financial sustainability and reaching as many children as possible. As part of the strategic planning process, we received input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, which generated many comments and ideas. We appreciate the time taken by everyone who contributed to the Strategic Planning process – every person’s contribution helped to raise the bar in terms of the quality of the final product. On behalf of the Board, I would like to salute our Patron, Ann Symonds, CEO, Gloria Larman, SHINE for Kids staff, workers and volunteers who dedicate themselves to bring SHINE for Kids vision into reality. I would also like to thank all of our stakeholders – government, correctional services, our generous donors, our partners, sponsors, suppliers and every single person who enable us to support the children. Next year we celebrate our 30th anniversary and we hope you will join us in acknowledging the organisation’s achievements. We want to make a bigger impact in the years to come – no child should be left behind. We need your continued support so we can build futures where kids can shine. On behalf of the Board, we extend our respects and warm wishes to all of our children, and the families and carers who support them. May you have every opportunity to shine!

– Helen Wiseman Chairman, SHINE for Kids November 2011

3 3. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

The year in review

In 2010–2011 SHINE for Kids provided programs to 6,302 children and young people of which 861 children and young people were in more than one program, a total of 5,441 individual children and young people were supported across NSW and Victoria. Overviews of each of the programs provided are detailed in the annual report and provide examples of the impact that these programs are having on children, young people, families and the community. SHINE for Kids is truly turning lives around, contributing to breaking the cycle for young people and assisting parents to remain out of prison. SHINE for Kids continually researches and develops new ways to work with children and their parents. This year has seen the commencement of two new initiatives, these being: ‘Colourful Dreaming’ – a targeted Aboriginal program This new program initiative commenced this year focusing on Aboriginal dads in the Junee Correctional Centre and their children and families. The program is an arts-based program which has had significant impact on the dads and kids who participated. There were three art displays held in Narrandera, Junee and a final one held in Wagga Wagga which was opened by The Hon. Simon Crean. ‘Stand as One’ – a mentoring program for young men in Juvenile Justice This new program draws on the evidence and experience of SHINE for Kids community mentoring program for children. The program commences working with young men in the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at least three months prior to their release. It matches mentors during this time and continues to work and mentor these young men for at least two months upon their release back into the community. Highlights of the year

• Art competition and naming by young people of the ‘Stand as One’ mentoring program • Opening of the Junee Child & Family Centre by Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW • Bathurst Child and Family Centre refurbishment was completed, although the centre did not operate during this time for several months the now completed centre is amazing and is again well utilised • Briefing to NSW Parliament – raised awareness of the issues and the work of SHINE for Kids • New Child and Family Centre programs commenced at the Mid North Coast • The forum ‘Children of prisoners – what makes a difference?’ was held in Melbourne, sponsored by SHINE for Kids and The Office of the Child Safety Commissioner • SHINE for Kids management staff moved into L-Block Administration Area, Silverwater • SHINE for Kids has successfully managed to trademark its logo – this was made possible through Middletons undertaking this on behalf of SHINE for Kids in a pro bono capacity • Installation of new phone system and video conferencing equipment across the organisation • A significant highlight for children in NSW this year was the removal of local orders within correctional centres which were barring children from visiting a correctional centre if they were wearing open-toed shoes. SHINE for Kids were experiencing first-hand every weekend the distress that this was having on children and their families. A big thank you goes to Commissioner Woodham for overturning this.

4 SHINE for Kids staff with MPs and dignitaries at the NSW Parliamentary briefing in January 2011

Starting towards the future

Development work commenced in the following areas: • A new Strategic Plan for the organisation has been created for the next three years, 2011–2014. Through the assistance and leadership of Matrix on Board SHINE for Kids has now developed in consultation with key stakeholders, staff, volunteers a renewed Vision, Purpose and has three key result areas on which SHINE will focus over the next three years • Building has commenced on a new Child and Family Centre, South Coast/Nowra • Building has commenced on a new Child and Family Centre, Goulburn Time has been devoted this year to building relationships with ministers and parliamentarians to advocate for policies to support and take into account the specific needs of children when they are faced with the removal of their parent due to imprisonment. The bodies involved included: • NSW State Government • Victorian State Government • Federal Government • Non-government organisations Upgrading our client database has assisted staff with making recording of client data easier and assists staff to generate effective and efficient client case plans and progress reports along with statistical data collection. This will provide valuable information and allow workers to effectively measure the individual and collective outcomes of their clients. Work has occurred on the development of a “Results-based Accountability” Framework for all our program areas. This will continue to be refined and developed for all programs SHINE for Kids provides. The new MyLifeNow website at www.mylifenow.com.au was developed with the assistance of focus groups of young people and is specially designed for them. The website features real stories from young people and lists where they can go for support.

5 3. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

Research and evaluation There are currently three research and evaluation projects underway which will inform future work and programs undertaken. These are: 1. Monash University received a grant through the Australian Research Council to undertake research across NSW and Victoria. The project has many government and non-government partners, of which SHINE for Kids is one, and will take place over the next four years. The aim of this study is to investigate how the care needs of children can be best met when a primary carer is incarcerated and to propose a best-practice care planning framework. It will achieve this through: • an examination of international models of child-sensitive arrest practices, resources and information for police and court staff to minimise trauma and disruption to children • analysis of methods for inclusion of family and community agencies in a study of best practice for care planning for children of incarcerated individuals in the Australian context • research into stakeholder views on the best practice • a better understanding of the costs to agencies of dealing with children where their parents or carers are incarcerated • interdepartmental consultation on the development of a strategic framework for policy and practice. 2. University of Western Sydney will assist SHINE for Kids to evaluate the ‘Stand as One’ Juvenile Justice mentoring program. As our objective is to ascertain the impact of this mentoring program for a cohort of 20 young people for Juvenile Justice NSW, relevant data and results will be collected, analysed and used to measure success to justify support and endorsement for the implementation of the mentoring program with Juvenile Justice NSW. Evaluation will be conducted using a mixed-method approach – incorporating quantitative and qualitative data, mainly through surveys and interviews. Data will be collected from: the young people involved in the program; young people not involved in the program; the mentors; and the workplaces where the young people will transition to. The researcher will construct and process an ethics application through UWS and conduct a high quality evaluation of our trial. This partnership and evaluation will allow SHINE for Kids to attract further funding; grow our organisation; and increase the number of young people in crisis that can be supported with our expertise. This evaluation has the potential to serve as a catalyst for the mentoring program mentioned above where hundreds of vulnerable young people will benefit from. In addition, if we are able to determine that this program reduces the likelihood of reoffending, then we could potentially benefit a great number of people in the community who would have otherwise become the victims of their crimes. 3. Evaluation of the SHINE for Kids’ ‘Belonging to Family’ Aboriginal project by external evaluator Matrix on Board has now commenced. We said farewell to a long-time staff member during the year: Kerry Hickin left the organisation after almost eleven years of service. Kerry was instrumental in our Children’s Supported Transport Service and organised, undertook and advocated for many, many children, young people and their families during this time. Thank you to all our supporters who provide much-needed financial support and pro bono support to SHINE for Kids, our work would not be possible without this support. Thank you Cyberdog Design, Beemz, Yaltech, Matrix on Board, Cowan Creek Consulting, Stephanie Abbott, Suzie Wood and Dr Danielle Tracey for providing additional support to SHINE for Kids. SHINE for Kids remain fortunate to have so many individuals who work together to achieve great outcomes for children. I would like to thank our Patron, Ann Symonds who still remains committed to the plight of children we work with, Helen Wiseman, Chairman and Board of Directors who provide great leadership, support and continue to challenge the way in which we provide services and operate as a not-for-profit. I would like to acknowledge my management team of six who work above and beyond, challenge my thinking

6 and provide unwavering support to me and with an attitude of “can do”. The staff at SHINE for Kids are an amazing diverse and well qualified group of individuals who, when you put them together, create a fantastic and dynamic workforce. Our volunteers the unsung heroes of the organisation – without you SHINE for Kids would not be able to provide the diverse range of services. THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU – YOU ARE WHAT MAKES SHINE for Kids A GREAT ORGANISATION!!! I look forward to the coming year and to leading SHINE for Kids – TOGETHER we can build futures where kids can shine.

– Gloria Larman Chief Executive Officer, SHINE for Kids November 2011

7 4. Our people – Corporate Services

This financial year has seen Corporate Services focus on the following: • Recruitment of frontline staff and managers. The ability to attract staff within a short timeframe has allowed SHINE for Kids to increase their capacity to provide services to more children, and their families and their local communities. • Reviewed all staff roles, position statements and developed new employment agreements in line with the new Federal Industrial Relations regime and the new Modern Awards that have replaced our State- based award systems. • Internal initiatives have been developed around workforce and succession planning to ensure the business continuity of the organisation. • Reviewed and implemented new processes for the recruitment of staff and volunteers, which resulted in the development of a range of new and streamlined Human Resource policies. • Ongoing support and advice has been provided to us for the recruitment and management of staff and volunteers, on industrial relations matters and Human Resource Policies and Procedures. Volunteer contribution to SHINE for Kids 2010–2011

A major program overseen by Corporate Services is the Volunteer Program. SHINE for Kids has 320 volunteers. Our volunteers provide positive outcomes to children in a number of areas including our Prison Invisits Program across prisons in NSW and Victoria; ‘Stand as One’ mentoring program; our Child and Family Centres throughout NSW; the Mentoring Programs (Central Western NSW, Metro Sydney and Victoria); our Group Work Programs; ‘Belonging to Family’; the Children’s Supported Transport Service and Child/Parent Activity Days. • Over 80% of services provided to children and their families only operate due to the goodwill of volunteers. • There are 320 volunteers. • We have over 150 regular volunteers who assist once a week to once a month. • We have approximately 170 volunteers who assist once every 2 months to once every 6 months. • Conservative estimates indicate that volunteers at SHINE for Kids do approximately 13,600 hours. • 13,600 hours x $20 per hour (the bare minimum standard per hour in the Human Services Industry) = $270,000 saving in wages for SHINE for Kids. • Contributions are made by our Board of Directors who themselves are volunteers and provide SHINE for Kids with governance, leadership and direction. • Our volunteers come from all age groups and differing occupations and backgrounds such as business owners, farmers, teachers, diplomats, lawyers, bankers, psychologists, students, accountants, family members and friends of SHINE for Kids staff. • A significant number of volunteers have been volunteering at SHINE for Kids for over 4 to 5 years. Moving forward

SHINE for Kids is embarking on a new Strategic Plan over the next three years. Within this is the Volunteer Program’s own strategic plan and vision. This will include the following: • New ways of expressing our volunteer values in line SHINE’s new vision and Strategic Plan. • New ways of engaging and recruiting volunteers from the community, ranging from a grassroots approach of recruiting locals, establishing links with state and national umbrella volunteer organisations, TAFEs and universities and also establishing links with the United Nations Volunteering Service. Already, we have overseas volunteers and interns who volunteer at SHINE for Kids • New ways of consulting and communicating with volunteers will take place through the launch of a new newsletter and mechanisms for volunteer feedback. SHINE for Kids continues to upgrade their technology, for example, video conferencing. • New systems and procedures are being refined and implemented to provide support for our volunteers and volunteer program. I would like to extend an open invitation to everyone to get involved with SHINE for Kids.

8 Volunteer Recognition Dinners SHINE for Kids is proud of their team of 320 volunteers across NSW and Victoria. It might sound like a cliché but our volunteers are not only winners, they get things done. They achieve positive outcomes for disadvantaged children and their families. To recognise and celebrate the hard work of volunteers throughout 2010–2011, Volunteer Recognition Dinners were hosted across NSW and Victoria. All volunteers were given certificates of appreciation. Looking forward, a new Volunteer Recognition Program is to be implemented across NSW and Victoria in line with SHINE for Kids new strategic directions and the outcomes to be achieved over the next three years. Thank you to all volunteers for giving up their personal time to have a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Volunteers accept their certificates of appreciation at the Kempsey Volunteer Recognition Dinner

9 4. Our people – Corporate Services

Total number of staff

75 70 74 65 60 64 55 50 45 46

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Total number individual children supported

6000 5500 5434 5441 5000 4500 4000 3500 Children

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N 2547 2000 2010–2011 CALD children = 1078 (20%) 1500 1451 1250 1078 1000 541 500

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10 5. In Memoriam

Over the last year SHINE for Kids has seen the passing of four individuals who had touched our lives, each in their own way – two clients, a mentor and a long-time donor. We remember them here. Billy Kovacs

Little Billy always had a smile on his face that shone from ear to ear; not a worry in the world you would think as he played in the SHINE for Kids Child and Family Centre at Bathurst with his other siblings while mum visited dad in jail. Billy and his family had been significantly involved with many SHINE for Kids programs which included Education, Mentoring, Financial Assistance, outings and casework over a two-year period. On 15 September 2010, Billy, 4 years old, tragically lost his life in a house fire. A funeral was held for Billy in Bathurst on 23 September 2010. An afternoon tea to celebrate his life was held at SHINE for Kids Child and Family Centre in Bathurst and a tree was planted on the day in remembrance of this happy little boy. Jaklar Burns

Two-year-old Jaklar was a brother to six siblings residing in regional NSW. The children, including Jaklar, were being assisted by SHINE for Kids through intake and assessment to arrange video conferencing to connect with their dad. Sadly in early February Jaklar drowned and was unable to be revived. Daran Pratt

Daran joined SHINE for Kids as a volunteer mentor in January 2011. After attending the ‘Stand as One’ mentor training in February he was matched with a young man in custody at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre whom Daran supported during his transition back into the community. Daran was a qualified personal trainer with several martial arts disciplines to instructor level, black belt and higher. Daran launched his own life coaching business, and from that a personal training and martial arts studio. Daran’s passion for fitness and his diverse training methods made him an industry leader. He shared this zeal with his mentee and, over the few months they spent together, set a basis for his mentee to thrive. Unexpectedly on 23 June 2011 Daran suffered a heart attack at age 41 and passed away. At the time of his death Daran was also a published author, a professional speaker and lead singer in a rock band. Ian Austen

Ian Austen and his brother David launched Austen Brothers five years ago. Originally from Brisbane, Ian headed to London in 1990, whereupon discovering the famous Jermyn Street, he and David became fascinated by its shirt-making tradition of over 150 years. On their return to Australia in 2002 they established their own operation commited to making fine products for the discriminating buyer. David based himself in Vietnam, while in Sydney Ian became the face of the business, his natural charisma bowling over all who met him. Ian was a lot of fun and even a bit of a prankster. He also was a very empathetic person who always tried to imagine walking a mile in the shoes of those less fortunate than himself. This trait lead him to develop a socially responsible business and also drew him to SHINE for Kids, whose work he greatly admired. Sadly, Ian passed away last January after a short illness. He is greatly missed.

11 6. Highlights 2010–2011

6.1 ‘Children of prisoners – what makes a difference?’

On 15 April 2011 the Office of the Child Safety Commissioner Victoria and SHINE for Kids held a forum of this name, directly attempting to answer the question.

The packed forum presented a full day of diverse speakers giving their perspectives on the status of children of prisoners in both the child welfare and prison sectors, and where the future lies. After SHINE chairman Helen Wiseman introduced SHINE for Kids to the audience, the keynote address for the forum was given by Helen Barnacle, a psychologist in private practice. Ms Barnacle spoke of her own experience as a prisoner and her fight for justice for prisoners. She was one of the first prisoners to be allowed to keep her infant daughter, Ali, with her. However she was separated from her when Ali turned four and Ms Barnacle still had four more years to serve. She spoke of “going downhill” as a result.

Glenn Broome, Vicki Roach, Sonia Chudiak, Huy Luu, Maree Frilay and Helen Barnacle comprise the panel as MC Terry Laidler looks on

A panel discussion was then held with Ms Barnacle and five other community members: Glenn Broome has been working for 20 years with prisoners about contact with family including partners. He said that kinship carers are not given any priority for support unless child abuse or neglect has been established; children who are not involved with Child Protection also need support and mentoring; they are at risk of repeating the cycle of offending and incarceration. Prisoners, he added, used to get day leave to visit children in their own home but now, risk-averse authorities disallow this. He also mentioned that inmates can’t get parole because they can’t get housing. Housing is a huge issue – yet there are houses sitting empty. Vicki Roach, an Indigenous Research Officer at UNSW, agreed with Broome, saying that stable and appropriate housing is one of the most important things. Housing should not be in a poor unsuitable environment such as the Collingwood high-rise, or over a pub - which is what she was given when she was released from prison. Ms Roach was taken from her mother and put into care at age two. She was in care and juvenile detention, then later was heroin-dependent and was in prison over several sentences. Women generally should not be in prison, she said, as they are usually not violent, and they lose everything – family, home and finances – as a result. Women’s prisons should be more like hospitals or health lodges. Women with mental illness don’t get anti-psychotics in jail, so they get worse again. Maree Frilay, a single woman, is a kinship carer for three grandchildren whose mother, Ms Frilay’s daughter, has a mental illness. The children need help handling their mother’s drug abuse and jail sentences, and their education has suffered. SHINE for Kids mentoring helps a lot as it provides consistency and stability.

12 Huy Luu, of the Vietnamese Women’s Association, reiterated that after release, prisoners need a home. They can’t afford housing so they go into rooming houses and share houses. Mr Luu spoke of the shame of imprisonment in the Vietnamese community, despite the high numbers of Vietnamese people in prison. Grandparents usually care for the children, but this involves a very different way of raising children from the parents’ way, and can include denying them access to their imprisoned parents because of the stigma. Sonia Chudiak, Manager of Justice Family Support Programs at Melbourne Citymission, also spoke at the forum. She is involved with taking children to prison visits with their mothers and runs in-prison programs at Dame Phyllis Frost. Ms Barnacle added that the education of child protection workers needs to change. Parents can’t be honest with them about drugs, or the children will be taken. So they can’t talk with the workers about substance abuse, how to deal with it and the issues behind it. Next, Terry Hannon, formerly of VACRO, described the research she published in 2007 on the impact on children of parents’ imprisonment. She cited examples of newer and better court processes, e.g. the Koori court, drug courts and the Family Court, that could be explored and applied to the mainstream to benefit children. VACRO has a continuing role in taking the research recommendations forward. Staff from SHINE for Kids then described some of the organisation’s programs and services. CEO Gloria Larman detailed the various programs The event was well attended by delegates from a range of sectors run by SHINE; Marcelle Nessim described the Mentoring Program in Victoria; Louise Billman outlined the Prison Invisits Program in Victoria, where both Dame Phyllis Frost and Barwon prisons are supportive, and Connecting Kids and Dads, which started in late 2010. The Building Bridges program uses scrapbooking to involve the fathers in the development of their child. Ms Larman then summarised the lessons of the last 30 years, asserting that a child-centric approach is critical, where parents can focus on the child’s needs. Child and family support should wrap services around the child and family. Programs should be co-ordinated, organised and cross-regional, as well equally accessible services in different prisons, so if the prisoner moves, they still get the service. Children and young people, said Larman, need to have their needs acknowledged; not to be ashamed; to be free of stigma; not to believe they will go to jail or offend; community awareness of their situation. They want targeted services: individual support, and access to peers. They want to work through their grief and loss, to talk about it. They want support for understanding people and the system. They want visits and phone contact – as they need it. We are still missing: • Accurate statistics on how many children of prisoners there are • An overarching supportive framework for working with them • Community acceptance • Cross-agency collaboration (justice, education, community services, health) • Cross-government support

13 6. Highlights 2010–2011

L–R: Helen Wiseman; Bernie Geary; Gloria Larman; Glenn Watson; L–R: Kim Eldridge; Alfie Oliva; Dr Janelle Armstrong; Dr Catherine Flynn Wayne Harper

With support, positive outcomes are possible. No research supports prevention of contact between children and parents in jail. Alfie Oliva and Kim Eldridge spoke on support for mothers and children residing in prison, which had made significant progress even in the prior 12 months, including DPFC’s Best Start Program and some work at Tarrengower. Wayne Harper and Dr Janelle Armstrong described a parenting program at Spring Hill Unit Marngoneet Prison near Lara, a male treatment unit on a scale not seen before, using strengths-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach. Initially it will involve 36 three-hour sessions over 12 weeks. Dr Catherine Flynn outlined her research at Monash University’s Department of Social Work, The impact of incarceration on children’s care: a strategic framework for good care planning. This is research for knowledge and practice in working with children of prisoners – the first time such research has been done anywhere. She described a “global” lack of formal data. Monash, Community Services NSW, Corrective Services NSW and the Victorian Department of Justice have only recently started collecting information on prisoners and their children. SHINE’s new adolescent website, MyLifeNow, was launched at the forum by Child Safety Commissioner Bernie Geary and Glenn Watson of Cyberdog Design. MC Terry Laidler concluded: The criminal justice system is not what it was. The institutions for people with mental illnesses and disabilities have been emptied out. Large numbers of these people now live in prison, and are in and out of the criminal justice system. There is an increase in the impact of drug addiction on our community. We can no longer say “this is not our problem” with respect to the human needs, the family needs. The rights and needs of all children must prevail. If we need to stop parental contact with children, we need to do the least harm possible. Governments must act equitably, and spread the programs across all jails.

14 6.2 MyLifeNow website

Launched by Child Safety Commissioner Bernie Geary at the forum ‘Children of prisoners ... what really works?’ in Melbourne on 15 April 2011 was the website www.mylifenow.com.au. MyLifeNow sets out stories told to Dr Catherine Flynn by young people through the course of her research at Monash University’s Department of Social Work, The impact of incarceration on children’s care: a strategic framework for good care planning. The site acknowledges that young people with parents in prison need to hear about the problems facing them from their peers, in terms that they can relate to. At the same time, the site also allows childcare and welfare workers, teachers and other adults to hear those adolescents’ points of view about various issues, each of which is encapsulated in a story. The issues include: • telling others about your situation • finding a confidant you can trust • keeping in touch with the incarcerated parent • mixed feelings about the parent’s incarceration and readjustment on release • maintaining normality in everyday life Designed by Glenn Watson of Cyberdog Design, the site is intended to appeal to young people of both genders as speaking to and of them, but not aggressively or negatively. Focus groups have revealed a prevalence of low literacy amongst the target audience of young people, which hinders some of them from reading the stories and understanding their important messages. To overcome this hurdle, currently in progress is an upgrade to the website which will incorporate audio tracks recorded by actors that directly transcribe the stories. The project is made possible by funding from the Mantana Foundation.

15 6. Highlights 2010–2011

6.3 Child and Family Centre Junee officially opened

The SHINE for Kids Child and Family Centre Junee was officially declared open on 15th March 2011 by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of New South Wales. Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Kathleen Withers gave a Welcome to Country and students from Mount Austin High School entertained the audience with song and traditional Aboriginal dance. SHINE for Kids Chair Helen Wiseman spoke passionately at the launch about the reasons for the charity’s work not just in Junee, but across New South Wales and Victoria. “For Aboriginal children,” she added, with all the health and welfare challenges they may already face, the effects of parental incarceration can cause considerable hardship. “All these children are the unseen victims of crime,” Ms Wiseman concluded. “They have unique needs that must be recognised with specially targeted programs supporting their individual experience as a basic right.” Andy Walker, General Manager of The GEO Group Australia, agreed. “It is this group of people in society that are the forgotten victims of prison. Through our partnership with SHINE for Kids, we are committed to assisting and supporting those families and children effected by prison, to minimise and heal some of the damage done. The Child and Family Centre opening today will ensure that the legacy of helping families and children remains as long as the prison.” Ms Wiseman also thanked The GEO Group Australia for building the Child and Family Centre Junee and for providing ongoing financial support to allow SHINE for Kids to staff the Centre with a trained Early Childhood Teacher. The Child and Family Centre was completed at the end of 2010 and was first made available to children and families in January 2011. Up to the official launch, 62 had children utilised the centre on 166 occasions. The Child and Family Centre offers a supportive environment for all visitors. For the parents and carers of children, it’s a place to relax before and after prison visits, where information and referrals to other support services are available when needed. During the visits, carers can leave their children in a secure, protective environment with play facilities, activities and computer games for children and young people of all ages. Its two dedicated staff, Karen Westbrook and Kelly Reynolds, have worked tirelessly to give the Centre its welcoming character, with a bright, fresh colour scheme and plenty of engaging activities and toys. The Child and Family Centre is also one of the venues for the ‘Colourful Dreaming’ program in which arts and craft is used to facilitate the bonding of Aboriginal children with their imprisoned parent. Craftworks are initiated by both inmates and children separately and then completed jointly, providing a way to create together and reconnect.

16 17 7. Fundraising

The year has brought a new fundraising team with Victor Ma joining the organisation in November 2010 as the Manager for Fundraising, Marketing & Communications. Irina Kamychnikova joined SHINE in March 2011. This year we have achieved some great goals, and with the continued support of volunteers and staff we will continue to set and achieve more. Special thanks must go to the board and staff of SHINE for Kids with their assistance and guidance, Corrective Services NSW and KPMG for their ongoing support of SHINE for Kids. Direct mail appeals

We conducted two direct mail appeals for Christmas 2010 and National Family Week in May 2011, which helped raise awareness for SHINE for Kids and generated funds for the organisation. Big thanks to KPMG for allowing us to use their mail room, reducing postage costs and allowing us to raise funds more efficiently. CDSE, grants, trusts and foundations

We have worked hard to receive support from grants, trusts and foundations. In 2010–2011, we were pleased to receive the support of two new foundations – the Coca-Cola Foundation and the Kimberly Foundation. During March and April 2011 we worked tirelessly on multiple applications to the Community Development Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE) and are pleased to have received significant funding. Easter chocolate campaign

In March 2011 we launched a statewide Easter Chocolate Prison Campaign. This was the first time SHINE for Kids had conducted such a comprehensive campaign, which could not have happened without the support of the general managers of Long Bay, Dillwynia, John Morony, Silverwater, Bathurst, Cessnock, Parklea, Parramatta and Outer-Metropolitan Multi-purpose Corrective Centres – further highlighting the strength of our relationship with Corrective Services. Also a big thank you must go to SHINE for Kids workers who helped sell chocolates to the community. The campaign proved a huge success, raising much-needed funds, and we are now encouraged to run it on a regular basis. Charity After 5

On 23 June 2011 SHINE for Kids held its inaugural bi-annual Charity After 5, a corporate cocktail fundraiser promoting awareness and building relationship with supporters, and was a great success. Artworks were kindly donated by inmates and children as auction items, and guests were very receptive and raised considerable funds on the evening. Guests enjoyed spectacular views overlooking Sydney Harbour and an abundance of food and drinks, which was generously donated by KPMG. A very special thank you to Arthur Begetis, Director of KPMG and Treasurer of SHINE for Kids, for kindly organising KPMG to host the event and provide the catering at no cost to us.

18 Corrective Services NSW once again showed their support with many attending from their head office. The highlight of the evening was when Assistant Commissioner Peter Peters presented a certificate to SHINE for Kids acknowledging the partnership between the department and SHINE. This came with $5,000 for Corrective Services Industries products. In addition, Assistant Commissioner Wayne Ruckley purchased a child’s artwork, an indication of the close partnership between Corrective Services NSW and SHINE for Kids. ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation

The ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation has been an ongoing supporter of SHINE for Kids, raising funds and awareness through the selling of Art Union Tickets and their charity events. Once again, SHINE for Kids has been accepted as a beneficiary to the ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation for 2011–2012. Workplace Giving

Workplace giving has increased at a moderate pace during the financial year. Corrective Services NSW joined the program and currently, a number of their staff provides regular income to our organisation. Charity Golf Day

SHINE for Kids was a fortunate beneficiary of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day held on 10 May 2011, being presented with a cheque for $5,000. At the same time, SHINE for 2010 Christmas Toy Drive at Corrective Services NSW Kids became a member of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, which will provide ongoing networking opportunities and support from the local business community. The fundraising team would like to thank SHINE for Kids CEO Gloria Larman for her ideas, leadership, guidance and support throughout the year.

Victor Ma JP Manager – Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

19 8. Our supporters

8.1 Key partners

SHINE for Kids would like to acknowledge the following major financial and in-kind contributions that have been made to enable services to be provided to children, young people and families who are affected by the criminal justice system. SHINE for Kids could not make a difference to the lives of children affected by the criminal justice system without this support.

Corrective Services NSW

Contribution towards: In-kind donations: • Management & administration of organisation • Staff has provided Christmas presents and • Children’s Supported Transport Service donations of toys for children • Children and adolescent groups • Food for our Centres provided through • Child and Family Centres – Silverwater, Corrective Services Industries Windsor, Bathurst, Wellington, Cessnock • Doonas for children and families • Child/Parent Activity Days • Buildings, electricity – Child and Family Centres • Video Visits Program and head office • Intake, assessment and referral for children • Food for fundraising barbecues and families

Family & Community Services NSW

Contribution towards: • Management & administration of the organisation • Casework Services Sydney • Child and Family Centre Bathurst Juvenile Justice NSW • Contribution towards ‘Stand as One’ mentoring program Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs • Mentoring Program for young people – Bathurst • Casework – working with children and families to improve parenting • Educational support for children of prisoners Indigenous Co-ordination Centre Coffs Harbour • Establishment and ongoing contribution towards Child and Family Centre at Kempsey Indigenous Co-ordination Centres Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga • NAIDOC Day celebrations in 2011 Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts • ‘Colourful Dreaming’ - Junee Attorney-General’s Department • ‘Belonging to Family’ – Kempsey The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd • Contribution towards Child and Family Centres at Junee and Parklea The Department of Justice, Victoria • Ongoing support for Prison Invisits Program in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and Barwon Prison

20 8.2 Corporate support

KPMG Blake Dawson

Providing both financial and in-kind support. In-kind • Legal expertise pro bono support has included: • Financial support • Monthly rooms and catering for Board of Special Kids’ Events Pty Ltd Directors and sub-committee meetings • Raising funds on behalf of SHINE for Kids • Staff contributed toys for Child and Family Centres Fuji Xerox Australia • Staff participating in Child and Family Centres and Mentors for young people • Printing of publications • Staff involved in the Board of Directors of • Donation of photocopier SHINE for Kids Thomson Reuters • Supporting fundraising direct appeal mailouts and events • Accounting software and support • Development of risk management framework Microsoft Middletons • Donation of admin software • Intellectual property legal expertise pro bono Gilbert + Tobin • Resources and support for Story Time Project

8.3 In-kind support

Many, many organisations and individuals provide valuable in-kind support throughout the year, providing free entry tickets to a range of venues, providing Christmas presents, toys, children’s books, vouchers, food and raffle prizes. The following list highlights the range of supporters:

• Active Recruitment • Junee Ex-services Club • The Children’s Hospital • Australian Reptile Park • Junee Hotel at Westmead • Bi-Rite electrical • Junee Pro Auto Centre • The Edge Rock Climbing • Bunnings • Junee Shell Café • The Hon. Barry O’Farrell MP • BT Financial • Kennards Self Storage • The Royal Agricultural • C3 Church Silverwater • Keystone Hospitality Society of Victoria Limited • Calmsley Hill City Farm • Layton’s Jewellery • Total Bliss Pip • Cafe Maddison • LG IMAX Theatre Sydney • Railway Café • Colorific • Licorice Factory • RYDE Furniture Freighters • Corporate Challenge • Linfield Bookshop • Sam Hamad • CRC • Lions Club of Wellington • Sky Dive the Beach • Deb on Hair • Loftus on Humphrey • Sydney Children’s Hospital • Ducky’s Roadhouse • Mac’s Meats Foundation • Featherdale Wildlife Park • Melissa Fyfe • Variety NSW • Gai Waterhouse • Mirella Baker • Video Plus • Goodlife Health Club • News Food Magazine • Western Bulldogs Football • IAG • Nu Teck Communications Club (VIC) • Jessica Wharton • Parsons Brinkerhoff • Junee Capital Chemist Australia Pty Ltd • Junee Bakery • Pizza On Main

21 8. Our supporters

8.4 Donations and grants received

A variety of grants and donations are received throughout the year which assists to support the range of programs, without this additional funding we would not be able to provide the level of programs required to meet the needs of children with a parent in the criminal justice system.

Trusts and foundations • Anonymous Foundation • Newman’s Own Foundation • ANZ Staff Foundation • Property Industry Foundation • ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation • Raymond E Purves Foundation • Coca Cola Australia Foundation • River Capital Foundation • Collier Charitable Foundation • The Adolf Basser Trust • David Syme Charitable Trust • The Baxter Charitable Foundation • H.E. Ross Trust – funding received through • The Danks Trust Victorian Association for the Care and • The Fairbridge Foundation Resettlement of Offenders (VACRO) • The Ian Potter Foundation • James N. Kirby Foundation • The Kimberley Foundation • Kingston Sedgfield (Australia) Charitable Trust • The Scully Fund • Macquarie Group Foundation • Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Limited Business and club donations • ASX Operations • Maribynong City Council • Auburn Lidcombe Lions Club Inc • Master Builders Club • Auburn R.S.L Club Co-operative Ltd • McDonald’s Australia • Austen Brothers • Mounties Group • Australia Post • National Australia Bank • Bathurst R.S.L Club Ltd • North Sydney Leagues Club Ltd • Berkeley Sports Club • Orange City Bowling Club Ltd • Bulldogs League Club • ORS Group • Burleigh Marr Distributions Pty Ltd • Our Community • Churchill & Coombes Pty Ltd • Parramatta Chamber of Commerce • Club House Hotel • Penrith Rugby Leagues Club Ltd • Collegians Rugby League Football Club • Petersham R.S.L Club Ltd • Dapto Leagues Club Ltd • Qantas Staff Credit Union Ltd • Dubbo City Toyota • Quota International • Earlwood-Bardwell Park R.S.L • Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak • Elders • Slamcam Films Pty Ltd • Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd • The Bankstown Trotting Recreational Club • Frank Cross Tyres • The BlueArc Group Pty Ltd • Fridgcon Pty Ltd • The Royal Children’s Hospital Education • Fuji Xerox Australia Institute • Goulburn Workers Sport & Recreation Club • The Silverwater Social Club • Hawkesbury City Council • The Wellington Hotel • HWI Electrical • Wellington Correctional Centre • Illawarra Yacht Club • Wellington Fundraisers • Kingsgrove R.S.L Club Ltd • Wellington Ministers Association • Lions Club of Bondi • Wellington Senior Citizens Club • Lions Club of Burwood • Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club • Lions Club of Engadine Incorporated • Wests Ashfield Leagues • Mallesons Stephen Jaques

22 Club 1000 Supporters

• AC3 • Cyberdog Design • Yaltech Pty Ltd • Beemz Pty Ltd • SHINE Lawyers Individual donors

• Adrienne Parkinson • Hannah Price • Michael Smith • Alan Kirkland • Heidi Fairhall • Michael Wells • Alex Maniquis • Helen Wiseman • Monique Hitter • Amanda Lees • Ingrid Davis • Monty Parmar • Angelo Papadakis • Irina Kamychnikova • Morri Young • Anita Le Lay • Jahangir Khan • Niki Kallenerger • Ann Symonds • Janet Doust • Paul Freeman • Arthur Begetis • Jayne Wasmuth • Rebecca Moroney • Brenda Bailey • Jenn Shalvey • Rhyll Gardner • Brian Blackie • Jennifer Jones • Richard Funston • Cara Armstrong • Jennifer Reynolds • Robyn McNamara • Carol Hanna • Jeremy Hirschhorn • Rosalind Strong • Chris Fleming • Jingmin Qian • Ruth Deabill • Catherine Taylor • John Stawyskyj • Sol Cohen • Darren Dabkowski • Julie Mitchell • Stephanie Abbott • David Smallacombe • Kat Armstrong • Susan Plunkett • Dawn Fardell • Kathy Polak • Suzie Wood • Deirdre Hyslop • Kay Valder • Terry Murrell • Diane Clementson • Kelly Reynolds • Troy Forsyth • Dominic Meachen • Kylie Gwynne • Uldis Clarson • Emma McLeod • Leeann Turley • Vahe Tomassian • Frank Barnert • Louise Bailey • Vanitha Govindasamy • Gerard Maree • Margaret Alston • Vicki Mills • Glenn Ball • Margaret Kelly • Wayne Ruckley • Glenn Singer • Maria Lui • Wendy Barnert • Gloria Larman • Marie Andrews • Wenshuo Han • Grace Nicholas • Marissa Sandler • Zoran Novakovic • Graham Cook • Mark Coulton • Zorica Novakovic • Greg Shaw • Mary Goozee • Guy Hatfield • Melissa Buckley

Workplace giving – staff donations

• Blake Dawson • KPMG • Macquarie Group • Corrective Services NSW • Leighton’s Admin. Services Foundation

23 9. The current team at SHINE for Kids

9.1 Our management*

Patron Ms Ann Symonds

9.2 Our staff*

Head office Gloria Larman Chief Executive Officer Wendy Barnert Finance Manager Melissa Badrov Payroll Officer Alex Maniquis Manager, Corporate Services Abbi Bosward Personal Assistant to the CEO (on maternity leave) Michelle Moxon Relieving Personal Assistant to the CEO Sharon Mumford Manager, Prison Programs Leeann Turley Manager, Community Programs Victor Ma Manager, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Irina Kamychnikova Fundraising Administration Nathan Nilback Events Assistant Ivy Chan Events Assistant Janet O’Brien Aboriginal Project Worker (on maternity leave)

Silverwater Fiona Boumelhem Team Leader, Caseworker Naomi Boyd Caseworker Lori Suter Caseworker Robert Palmer Transport and Caseworker Marnelli Cosinas Transport and Video Visits Booking Officer Ruth Deabill Intake and Assessment Caseworker Julie Mitchell Child and Family Worker Kylie Chemouni Child and Family Worker Rosemary Proust Child and Family Worker Sue Thapa Child and Family Worker Narda Itskos Child and Family Worker Scarlet Ballas Children’s Transport Worker Tracey McMillan Children’s Transport Worker Melissa Buckley Children’s Transport Worker Samantha Nguyen Children’s Transport Worker Scarlet Ballas Children’s Transport Worker Melissa Buckley Children’s Transport Worker

Parklea Sharon Ewins Sydney Team Leader, Child and Family Centres Sharon Tooney-Bell Child and Family Worker Melinda Pale Eli Child and Family Worker

*As at 1 November 2011

24 Board of Helen Wiseman Chairman Management Arthur Begetis Treasurer Michael Smith Secretary Jonathan Arthur Director Paul Freeman Director Kristy Huxtable Director Samantha Joseph Director Helen Nezeritis Director Katherine Shaw Director Graham West Director Gloria Larman Chief Executive Officer

Windsor Megan Shephard Team Leader, Mentoring Susan Plunkett Child and Parent Days Lamia Robalino Child and Family Worker Katherine Fisher Child and Family Worker Jeanette Taylor Mentor Project Worker Tracey McMillan Children’s Transport Worker

Bathurst Rebecca Bucan Project Worker, Mentoring Cara Armstrong Child and Family Worker Kelli-anne Buss Team Leader, Regional Child and Family Worker Louise Arnold Carers Group Facilitator Trish Carr Education Worker, Facilitator, Carers Group

Newcastle Helen Gadd Children’s Transport Worker

Cessnock David Fitzgibbon Child and Family Worker Kylie Wadwell Casual Child Family Worker

Wellington Maree Thomas Child and Family Worker Julie Gregory Child and Family Worker Michelle Clare Child and Family Worker

Kariong Jakeoleen Carroll Mentor Worker Juvenile Justice

Junee Kelly Reynolds Child and Family Worker Karen Westbrook Aboriginal Group Worker Jennifer Piper Child and Family Worker

Kempsey Barbara Cohen Aboriginal Group Worker Lloyd Gibbs Aboriginal Group Worker Jessica McLeod Aboriginal Child Care Trainee Kirran Molenkamp Child and Family Worker

Canberra Kelly Reynolds Child and Family Worker (acting)

Footscray Michael Wells Manager Louise Billman Child and Family Worker Demelza Clayton Facilitator Prison Invisits Programs Marcelle Nessim Mentoring Project Worker Lynda Giles Prison Invisits Worker

25 9. The current team at SHINE for Kids

9.3 Our organisational chart*

Manager Victoria Michael Wells Students & Promotion & Project Worker Mentoring Connecting Kids and Dads Prison Invisits Marcelle Nessim Demelza Clayton 28 hours Volunteers Fundraising Program, Barwon Prison 21 hours Louise Billman 21 hours 14 hours

Volunteers Volunteers

Fundraising Manager Victor Ma Fundraising Ofﬁ cer Grants & Events & Fundraising Database Full-time Irina Kamychnikova Major Donors 21 hours Foundations Corporate Administrator

Casual Fundraiser BBQs

Board of 12 Directors Manager Community Programs Leeann Turley Team Leader Mentoring Education Support Bathurst Carers Group Bathurst Client Database & Team Leader Casework Chair: Helen Wiseman Full-time Megan Shepherd Trish Carr Louise Arnold Program Evaluations Fiona Beumelham Full-time 14 hours 14 hours Full-time

Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer Gloria Larman Project Worker Project Worker Project Worker Full-time Mentoring Bathurst Mentoring Sydney Mentoring, Juvenile Justice Rebecca Bucan Kelly Willianson Jakeoleen Carroll 28 hours 21 hours full-time

Acting PA to the CEO Advocacy Michelle Moxon Children’s Children’s Full-time Video Visits Daytrips School Groups Financial Assistance Intensive Support Supported Transport Community Groups Aboriginal Group Worker – Research Colourful Dreaming Project Karen Westbrook Transport Worker Child & Family Child & Family Child & Family 21 hours Casual Transport Intake Worker Robert Palmer Caseworker Caseworker Caseworker Parklea 28 hours Workers Ruth Deabill Media 21 hours Naomi Boyd Lori Suter Sharon Ewins ACT Programs full-time full-time 21 hours Kelly Reynolds 21 hours

Policies & Procedures Manager Prison-based Programs Child & Family Worker Junee Sharon Mumford Team Leader Child & Team Leader Child & Child/Parent Day Program ‘Belonging to Family’ Kelly Reynolds Full-time Family Centres Sydney Family Centres Regional & Story Time Project Project 21 hours Sharon Ewins Kelli-anne Buss Susan Plunkett Barbara Cohen 28 hours 28 hours 28 hours Full-time

Child/Parent Day Casuals Child & Family Worker Child & Family Worker Child & Family Worker Child & Family Worker Child & Family Worker Child & Family Worker Aboriginal Group Program Child & Family Worker Silverwater Parklea Windsor Bathurst Wellington Cessnock Kempsey Worker Kylie Chemouni Sharon Tooney-Bell Lamia Robalino Maree Thomas David Fitzgibbon Kirran Molenkamp Lloyd Gibbs KelliAnn Buss 14 hours 21 hours 21 hours 21 hours 21 hours 21 hours 28 hours

Child/Parent Day Child & Family Trainee Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Jessica McLeod Casuals Program 21 hours

Manager Corporate Services Alex Maniquis Aboriginal Project Worker Bookings Ofﬁ cer, Video Visits Volunteers CALD HR OH&S Full-time Janet O’Brien and Children’s Transport & Students Full-time Marnelli Cosinas 21 hours

Finance Manager Wendy Barnert Payroll Manager Vehicle Fleet 21 hours Melissa Badrov 7 hours Organisational Assets *As at 1 November 2011

26 Manager Victoria Michael Wells Students & Promotion & Project Worker Mentoring Connecting Kids and Dads Prison Invisits Marcelle Nessim Demelza Clayton 28 hours Volunteers Fundraising Program, Barwon Prison 21 hours Louise Billman 21 hours 14 hours

Volunteers Volunteers

Fundraising Manager Victor Ma Fundraising Ofﬁ cer Grants & Events & Fundraising Database Full-time Irina Kamychnikova Major Donors 21 hours Foundations Corporate Administrator

Casual Fundraiser BBQs

Child/Parent Day Child & Family Trainee Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Casuals Jessica McLeod Casuals Program 21 hours

Finance Manager Wendy Barnert Payroll Manager Vehicle Fleet 21 hours Melissa Badrov 7 hours Organisational Assets

27 10. Our programs and services

10.1 New Programs

10.1.1 ‘Colourful Dreaming’ – commenced October 2010

This exciting new initiative went into full swing at Junee Correctional Centre. The program uses the world of art to encourage the connection of imprisoned dads to their children while expanding their view of themselves and their world. The children attended two full-day workshops in the correctional centre with their dads. Each day was filled with painting and fun. We painted a Rainbow Serpent made out of 2300 pieces of paper by an inmate. A Wagga Wagga Elder, Aunty Kath spent the day telling stories of the dreamtime while the children and dads wielded their paint brushes. Games, food and lots of love characterised the day, which was concluded by a treasure hunt, leaving all with smiles on their faces. The children experienced a renewed connection to community. Their eyes were opened to new experiences and learn more about their rich culture by creating artwork in a diversity of media. An officer asked one of the girls to describe the best thing she had done on the holidays. For this child it was spending time with her dad without her little brother and sister. A father, when asked what he got out of the day, commented that it was good to just feel normal, to play with his child, have fun and share his skills in painting with her. ‘Colourful Dreaming’ has been instrumental in elevating the self-confidence of the men in the program. A good percentage of the men are now employed by the correctional centre in different roles. Men who previously declined to do a Welcome to Country are now stepping up to the challenge. NAIDOC Week in the prison was a great success because these men got involved, inspiring other inmates to be part of the program as proud Aboriginal men. An art competition was held within the jail to inspire a sense of excitement, with the participants winning some personal art equipment. ‘Colourful Dreaming’ held three art exhibitions in the surrounding communities to share the wonderful work that was produced by the inmates and their children. The first was held within the correctional centre itself. The community was invited to view the artwork produced by the inmates as they shared the stories behind their creativity. The second exhibition was held in Narrandera’s Aboriginal community centre. Many in the community came to view the display, with the many positive comments often focusing on the high quality of the artwork. The highlight of the program was the exhibition launch held in Wagga Wagga opened by the Hon. Mr Simon Crean, Minister for The Arts, who was very impressed with the work produced by the inmates and children. He noted the positive impact of the program on the lives of the families experiencing incarceration. On this day many of the paintings were sold; the inmates were rewarded for their work, with a percentage going back into the program. Keep your eyes open, because many of the paintings now hang on the walls of government offices throughout New South Wales. ‘Colourful Dreaming’ has 10 to 15 inmates participating on any given day.

– Karen Westbrook Project worker, ‘Colourful Dreaming’

‘Colourful Dreaming’ art program 2010–2011 Number of Aboriginal and Islander men participating 40 Number of Aboriginal children participating 9 Number of Aboriginal artists participating 3 Number of Aboriginal Elders participating 2

28 What I have got out of the Colourful Dreaming program

I have grown spiritually and have a greater understanding of my culture because of Aunty Kath and Karen two lovely ladies who have given us their time and support. I’d like to say Thank You! This program has helped me settle down Stop Look and Listen PLUS (think about it) I have seen myself change and so have you that know me. I’m on my way to being the man I have always dreamed of and so have my family!!!! Well I’m proud to say that it makes me happy to tell my mother about the achievements I have made with the exhibitions of my artwork, paintings which I have always done and the weaving that I have fallen in love with – and it’s not just a women’s thing. To tell you the truth I started to tear up with an overwhelming pride when Aunty Kath told me that the Art Museum wanted to buy my work. I just wish my Nan was still alive to see me achieve this, but I know she’ll be proud of me as she watches over me from up above. This program has given me the courage to stand up and give speeches and not be shy or shame. This program has given me satisfaction that I have achieved some of my goals and that I can work on bigger and better goals. I have self pride and I now have the confidence to stand up and be a leader for my people!!! But most of all The Colourful Dreaming Program has helped me find out just who I really am: Mitchell Newman A PROUD WIRADJURI WARRIOR! And not just a number.

29 10. Our programs and services

10.1.2 ‘Stand as One’ mentoring program – commenced July 2010

The ‘Stand as One’ program began operating from the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre in mid-2010. Extensive groundwork was undertaken throughout the initial stages of the program to build networks and working relationships within the Frank Baxter Centre. To enable the staff and young offenders to become familiar with SHINE for Kids; the young offenders were invited to participate in a naming and art competition to establish a name and logo for the new program. An awards ceremony held at the centre in December 2010 to announce the winners and launch the name and logo, saw the beginning of the young offenders starting to self refer to the program. The project worker commenced working from the Frank Baxter Detention Centre in January 2011. Two volunteer recruitment drives were undertaken throughout the year. Volunteer mentors have been enlisted through the placement of flyers throughout the local community, referrals received from Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter Volunteer Agencies and advertising with seek.com.au. Three-day Core Mentor Training was held throughout February and March 2011. Overall, 16 volunteers were accepted to attend training; 14 of these successfully completed training and were matched with a mentor. A mentoring training package was developed specifically for the ‘Stand as One’ program and delivered to the mentors by SHINE for Kids program staff. Specialist guest presenters were also brought in for training on issues specific to young people leaving a juvenile detention centre. Many of the young offenders struggled with the concept of a mentor as they had never had someone in their life before who was there “just for them”. A mentoring training package was then developed for the mentees and delivered by SHINE for Kids program staff to explain what a mentor was and how they would assist them. External consultants further advised the mentees in preparation for their release into the community. Good working relationships have been established between SHINE for Kids and Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre staff; many referrals actually come from staff at the centre. Community awareness has also seen many Juvenile Justice Officers referring young offenders to the program. Liaison with other service providers and support agencies assists the young offender’s transition back into the community. Many young offenders have experienced disappointments and have lacked positive support in their lives. Some commonalities found amongst the young offenders are low self-esteem, a lack of education and trust, peer pressure, drug and alcohol issues, dysfunctional families and homelessness. Indeed, many will re- offend within days of being released from a juvenile detention centre. Mentoring has proven to assist young offenders to feel supported upon release by building a relationship for 4 to 6 months prior to their release and having a reliable adult to support them throughout a very difficult transitional period.

Lewis* is 17 years old and currently incarcerated at a juvenile detention centre. An only child raised by his mother and a stepfather who came into his life at the age of one, Lewis does not know his genetic father, who lives overseas. He does not have a good relationship with his parents and since about the age of 12 he’s spent a lot of time with friends and on the streets to avoid his stepfather’s temper and abuse. He began his offending behaviours around the same time and, with limited respect for males and authority, was first sentenced at the age of 14. Lewis wanted to be matched with a mentor who could teach him about his culture as he feels he lacks a sense of identity. He was matched with an older male of his identifying culture, with whom he meets on a weekly basis at the detention centre. Learning from the mentor about his culture and identity, Lewis now uses the traditional greeting with his mentor and has asked to be taught their traditional history. Juvenile Justice staff have reported that Lewis is becoming more respectful in the unit where he is housed and to people of authority in general. He is opening up to his mentor about his relationship with his mother and stepfather and has asked his mentor to attend his case conferences for support. Now that Lewis is eligible for day leave, juvenile justice management staff have asked the mentor to assist by supervising Lewis during these periods. Mentor and mentee now look forward to spending time together in the community on Lewis’ first day leave.

30 Tim* is an 18-year-old who spent much of his early childhood in a very violent and dysfunctional family. Tim’s siblings were much older than him so he was left home with his parents to witness and to be a victim of domestic violence. At age 10 he was placed in the care of his paternal grandmother after his mother’s death as the victim of his father’s abuse. Tim suffered greatly in this period while his grandmother struggled with his emotional issues and escalating behaviours. When he was 13 his grandmother kicked him out. Tim eventually found his way to Kings Cross in Sydney and there began his heroin use and addiction. He committed crimes to feed his addiction using violence as a way to protect himself on the streets and, as a consequence, has spent the last four years in and out of juvenile detention. Whilst serving time inside the Frank Baxter centre, Tim was referred by the centre counsellor to be placed on the ‘Stand as One’ program. After an approach by program staff, an assessment process was completed and Tim was invited to attend mentee training. Extremely positive at the prospect of a mentor, when asked, “Why do you want a mentor in your life?” Tim replied, “Because I have never had anyone who was there for me or even cared about me.” Matched with a mentor four months prior to being released, he feels he finally has a sense of hope that he has never had before. Tim was recently released from custody with his mentor assisting his transition back into the community and a new sense of identity. Tim finally has a sense of hope, goals and dreams that he feels are achievable, and the knowledge he has someone to support him through the hard times and to celebrate the good times.

‘Stand as One’ mentoring program – commenced July 2010 2010–2011 Number of youth in the program 27 Number of youth actively matched 13 Number of mentor outings attended 82 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 11% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 40%

* Real names not used

Above: SHINE CEO Gloria Larman and art teacher Helene Culleton inspect the inmates’ entries. Right: the winning entries that were interpreted for the poster

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10.1.3 ‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ – commenced November 2010

The ‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ program at Barwon Prison is a collaboration between SHINE for Kids and Barwon prison staff that has seen new SHINE for Kids innovative approaches integrated into the management processes of prisoners who are fathers. Our aim was to explore and develop Barwon Prison’s capacity to connect children with their prisoner dads to the fullest extent possible. Utilising the prison-wide referral system, SHINE for Kids was able to establish a strong client base, working with fathers to create, maintain and enhance connections through a variety of workshops, one on one parenting support and a scrapbooking program. The program is run by one Child and Family Worker, four days per week. Goals of the program include: • Create connections between SHINE for Kids and the incarcerated fathers at Barwon Prison. • Improve the quality of contact between children and their incarcerated fathers. • Provide links between clients and community services available. • Provide intensive family support.

Jim* is a father who was sent to prison at the age of 20. His son Joe* was born whilst he was in custody and Jane*, Jim’s partner is raising Joe on her own, with limited family support. The day the ‘Connecting Kids to Dads’ program began, Jim had a referral to the SHINE Child and Family Worker ready. At first point of contact, Jim’s overwhelming concern was that his son’s childhood would resemble in any part, his own. His father was in prison for the first ten years of Jim’s life and Jim worried the disconnection between himself, his son and his partner, would result in his child experiencing a similar life. Through ‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ Jim has been given an opportunity to establish, maintain and enhance the connections he has with both his young son and his partner. At Easter, the SHINE for Kids Child and Family Worker hosted a Surviving Special Occasions workshop. This allowed Jim and eleven other dads an opportunity to create Easter presents for their children. Many of these gifts were posted to children. In Jim’s case he was able to present the gift to his son on Easter Sunday. Jim also participated in the ‘Building Bridges’ workshop, a scrapbooking program that gives fathers the opportunity to document their child’s development stages, from ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ to ‘Dino Dan’. During a weekend visit, Jane’s face lit up at the prospect of Jim creating a scrapbook for their son. “Joe makes so many things for Jim at day care, and I get so upset that we can’t send them in, that he can’t see them.” Jim showed enthusiasm and commitment to the scrapbooking program, never missing a session and commenting on the feedback form, “Building Bridges is a great program for me with a young son. It helps me to show him that I haven’t forgotten about him and that his Daddy loves him a lot.” The ‘Building Bridges’ workshop also helped Jim celebrate his son’s birthday, dedicating a whole page to this important milestone. A key aspect of the ‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ program is the Practical Parenting and Family Support. Through these one-on-one weekly or fortnightly sessions, Jim learned for the first time how to change a nappy, give his child a bath and safety-proof his home. These innovative and personalised sessions with a focus on practical skills, have allowed Jim to explore positive parenting strategies in a relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere. When Jim and Jane both experienced a challenging situation with Joe at his local day care facility, the family support and collaboration between SHINE, Mum and incarcerated Dad came into play. Joe had begun to bite other children, a behaviour he had never displayed at home. Jim brought this issue to the Practical Parenting “table” and in response, the family unit was presented with information that was sensible, focused on positive parenting and delivered in a personalised and flexible manner, specific to their situation. As a result, both Jim and Jane developed strategies for discouraging negative behaviour, ones they will use throughout Joe’s lifetime.

* Real names not used

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• ‘Surviving Special Occasions’ workshop in April for Easter – a workshop allowing Dads at Barwon to create Easter presents for their children. • ‘Building Bridges’ scrapbooking workshops began in this reporting period. • Our Child and Family Worker involved in four Children’s Parties at Barwon. • Our Child and Family Worker advised Barwon Prison on the refurbishment of the visits centre for children, and on the purchase of toys for management units visit area.

‘Connecting Kids and Dads’ program 2010–2011 Number of referrals – total 34 Number of Clients enrolled in ‘Building Bridges’ 15 Number of ‘Building Bridges’ attendances 121 Number of ‘Surviving Special Occasions’ enrolled 20 Number of ‘Surviving Special Occasions’ attendances 7 Number of 1:1 enrolled 8

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10.1.4 SHINE for Kids signs, posters and

Many of the families visiting prisons, especially on weekends, are only vaguely aware of SHINE for Kids and are unsure of the services we provide. Newly affected families have no knowledge of SHINE and are treading an unknown path. Communicating with these families is critical – knowing who we are, where we are located and how our services can help them. The first step was to install appropriate signage outside our nine Child and Family Centres. Each sign advises visitors of our services in addition to providing phone and website contact details so that prospective clients can contact us when not at the prison. The signs have now been installed by the maintenance teams of Corrective Services NSW and the GEO Group at each Centre. Posters were also created and placed in both the visiting areas, and other areas where children and families congregate when onsite. Finally a new booklet, our Child and Family Centre Guide, was developed and produced in English, Arabic and Vietnamese versions. Of the prisoners in NSW who were born overseas and/or come from non-English speaking backgrounds, it was identified that Arabic and Vietnamese were the predominately spoken languages. These innovations were made possible with the support of the Raymond E Purves Foundation, Corrective Service Industries, Cyberdog Design and Fuji Xerox.

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SHINE for Kids recognises the Dharug people as Traditional Custodians of this region.

• A supportive environment for all visitors • Refreshments • A place to relax before and after your visit • Receive information and support • Activities and computer games for all ages • Visitors’ childminding and play facilities • Referrals to other support services

www.shineforkids.org.au

34 10.2 Group Work

Group Work involves the following range of programs: • Children’s Schools Group Program • Children’s Community Group Program • Daytrips & School Holiday Program Aims of Group Work

Group Work is designed to: • reduce isolation, stigma and shame experienced by children who have a parent in prison • help children better understand imprisonment • help children recognise and discuss their feelings about having a parent in prison • validate and normalise children’s feelings about having a parent in prison • improve children’s ability to cope with having a parent in prison • help children acknowledge and cope with changes following imprisonment. Each child that comes to group is viewed as resourceful with existing resilience and coping skills. The purpose of our program is to help children identify and build on such resources. How the Group Work programs work • The program is 12 weeks in duration – 6 weeks per school term • The program is run separately for different age groups • A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 children participate in each group • Group sessions take place weekly for 1–1.5 hours • Groups are facilitated by a trained SHINE for Kids Group Worker, who is generally supported by a school counsellor (where possible), or a SHINE for Kids student or volunteer • Groups are held in a range of community venues and schools A variety of creative media are used to help the children express their feelings and experiences. Just being part of a peer support group is therapeutic as children discover they are not alone, that there are many other children who have similar experiences.

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10.2.1 Community Group Program (Sydney)

The Community Group Program operates within the local community targeting children and young people who live within a specific geographical area. Local community centres near the families’ homes are used providing children with the opportunity to interact with others whose parent or family member is incarcerated and participate in fun activities and games after school hours. Community Group reduces isolation, promotes resilience and self confidence, providing a safe environment in which children can discuss their situation. Similar to the Schools Group Program, the Community Groups operate for nine weeks, creating relationships with others experiencing similar issues.

Two recent participants were teenage girls who in one activity interviewed each other about what had happened when their parent had been incarcerated. During this activity it became apparent to both girls that their stories were very similar and they had much in common. The grandmother of one girl called the next day telling the group facilitator how beneficial the activity had been for her granddaughter. She said her granddaughter had come home amazed and elated that there was someone like her who was “nice and a good person” but had a parent who had also done the wrong thing.

Special activities

We celebrated the end of one Community Group with lunch and a jewellery making workshop which all of the girls (and staff) thoroughly enjoyed! A volunteer jewellery designer donated all of the tools and materials and taught the girls how to create their own original, beautiful pieces. The girls had a huge selection of beads and materials to choose from and made necklaces, earrings and bracelets for themselves, family and friends. This allowed them to express their individuality in a fun, creative way and each took home something to remind them of the group.

36 10.2.2 Schools Group Program (Sydney)

The Schools Group Program operates in schools where it has been identified that a number of the students have been impacted by parental incarceration. Schools Group provides the opportunity to meet and connect with other children whose parents are incarcerated and participate in fun activities and games. Schools Group aims to reduce isolation, promote resilience, coping skills and self confidence and provide a safe environment where children can discuss their experiences. Solid peer support relationships are created in the schoolyard through inclusion in this program. Each group operates for a duration of 1.5 hours, one day a week, over nine weeks. The school counsellor can co-facilitate the delivery of the program establishing a relationship with an adult in the school while SHINE for Kids builds ties with caseworkers to establish other much-needed services to the family. This year the Schools Group Program operated in Campbelltown and Mount Druitt.

An 11-year-old boy was recently referred to the Schools Group Program. Upon referral, the school informed the group facilitator that he often “shut down” and retreated from social situations. The school reported that the boy had a complex family history with recent major changes to his family situation following an intervention from Community Services. When the boy first started group he fluctuated between being hyperactive and disruptive to retreating to the back of the room, isolating himself from the group. Over time, with the gentle encouragement of the group facilitators, the boy came out of his shell, participating more, initiating conversation and seeking out contact with the facilitators and the group.

Special activities

At the end of each Schools Group an outing is arranged to celebrate the achievements of the group members. One group visited the Aquarium at Darling Harbour where the kids enjoyed a lovely sunny day learning about marine life, walking around Darling Harbour and playing in the fountain! Another group went ten-pin bowling outside their local area. For the drive, the group facilitator had created an activity sheet which the children needed to complete both individually and as a team to earn a reward at the end of the day. Everyone enjoyed themselves with many reporting the outing was one of their favourite group experiences.

Schools Group Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of attendances 208 66 Number of children who participated in the program 62 16 Number of groups facilitated 6 2 Number of group sessions 42 18 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 14% 0% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 32% 26%

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10.2.3 School Holiday Program and Daytrips

The School Holiday Program and Daytrips provide an opportunity for children and young people to come together in a fun way during the holidays and on the weekends through arranged excursions. The outings bring together children from various schools and localities. The days provide opportunities to develop relationships and support networks with other children who are experiencing the same disruption to their lives. The groups are designed to enable small groups to engage in activities in the community for which they may not otherwise have the opportunity due to financial and/or time constraints faced by their carers. Transport is offered to all those invited, the children are always offered lunch or refreshments, and the cost of the outing is covered by SHINE for Kids. The school holiday outings are especially appreciated by the carers as it gives them some respite during those busy periods.

One School Holiday Program outing this year was held at the newly renovated SHINE for Kids Child and Family Centre in Bathurst. The event consisted of a marathon day of activities which included a Nintendo Wii challenge, decorating cupcakes, constructing Easter baskets, an Easter egg hunt, pin the tail on the bunny and face painting. The participants had a great time, and the positive energy and big smiles showed the popularity of the activities. One child who attended usually struggles with initiating friendships with other students at her school. On this particular day the child had made two new friends that attended other schools in the area. With renewed confidence, this child now really looks forward to upcoming holiday outings.

Special activities

SHINE for Kids received many donations of tickets and vouchers. The children thoroughly enjoyed the different activities including attending a Bulldogs vs Parramatta NRL game at Telstra Stadium, ten-pin bowling, a ‘fairy and superhero’ party as well as making jewellery for themselves and their loved ones. One young person asked if he could attend another outing with a boy he met at the football game and we said we would try to organise this. It was great to see that SHINE for Kids was bringing children and young people together to share positive and happy experiences that they could treasure forever.

School Holiday Program and Daytrips 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of attendances 67 179 Number of children who participated in the program 40 88 Number of groups facilitated 7 17 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 0% 4% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 22% 24%

38 10.2.4 Central West Carers Group

The Carers Group in central west NSW aims to assist carers who have a partner or relative involved in the Criminal Justice System. The group facilitator focuses on presenting information that will assist carers to provide the best care for their children, addressing issues around effective parenting and lifestyle skills. The information is tailored to each person’s specific needs with the opportunity for one-to-one support and advocacy. This type of assistance targets issues which directly impact on their children, such as drug/ alcohol dependency, homelessness, financial difficulties, and ineffective behaviour management strategies. These clients are then referred to additional services with advice from the facilitator on accessing these services, such as transport and completing application forms and paperwork. The most positive aspect of this program is the life experience, comfort, and support that the group members can offer each other during this really unsettling period in their families’ lives. Throughout the year there have been a number of guest speakers from the local community presenting information about their services. The subject of one presentation, the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS), had a life changing impact, assisting attendees and their families to decrease their debts.

One of the women who attends group is the primary carer for four of her son’s children, a role which she has accepted for the duration of her son’s eight year sentence as Community Services have removed the children from their mother’s care. This dedicated grandmother has experienced significant behaviour management issues with the second oldest son, continuously meeting with the principal over pending suspensions. Focussing on this child prevents her from working and participating in social groups throughout the week. The Carers Group Facilitator arranged for the manager of Bathurst Family Support to attend three group sessions to present the ‘123 Magic’ workshop. These techniques and strategies have greatly assisted in effective behaviour management of the child at home, leading to improvements at school.

Special activities

The group visited a cafe in the local town to celebrate significant milestones made in the group. A seemingly straight forward outing, the facilitator was surprised many of the members had never had ‘real coffee’ at a cafe before. The outing turned into an event of exploring the menu and learning the different options available, from cappuccino to cafe latte. One group member was delighted to discover what a cafe has to offer, stating ‘This is around the same price as a beer at the pub. I now have a new place to try’. The group now meet up independently for coffee on a regular basis.

Central West Carers Group 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times women attended the program 51 245 Number of individual women who attended the program 17 15

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10.3 Child and Family activities

10.3.1 Child and Family Centres – overview

Funding and buildings for the Child and Family Centres come from a range of sources including: • Corrective Services NSW & Corrective Services Industries • Family and Community Services NSW (Contribution to Bathurst Centre) • The GEO Group (Junee and Parklea) • Indigenous Co-ordination Centre, Coffs Harbour (Contribution to Kempsey Centre) • Philanthropic donations SHINE for Kids has eight Child and Family Centres located at Silverwater, Parklea, Windsor, Bathurst, Cessnock, Junee, Kempsey and Wellington. All the Centres offer a variety of programs and are open Saturday and Sundays with Silverwater, Windsor, and Parklea providing support seven days a week for children and families. Programs include: pre-booked child minding, weekend activity and play sessions, a drop-in service for families visiting their family member in prison. The Centres provide an important mechanism for raising awareness of, and promoting all the services SHINE for Kids can offer children and young people who have a parent in the prison system. Why are Child and Family Centres needed?

Visiting mum or dad in prison can be a daunting experience for a child. When looking at the world from the eyes of a child many visit areas are not child friendly nor are conducive to relaxed, stress-free visits with Mum or Dad. Our centres are designed to break up the visit for the child and give kids some time out to “just be kids” and play with other kids in the same situation at the centre. Children and young people are able to visit with mum or dad either side of these play sessions, but instead of becoming bored or restless, the visit experience is enjoyable. And while children and young people are visiting our centres, parents and carers remain in the visit area and are able to talk about things to which their children should not listen. SHINE for Kids’ reputation ensures parents feel secure in the knowledge that their children are safe whilst in our Centres. On weekends our centres offer play, educational and creative activities to children and young people of all ages. At our centres there is no need for secrets and no need to avoid talking about their mum or dad. This peer support helps reduce the sense of isolation and feeling of being alone experienced by many children and young people. Links with community agencies are vital, providing support to families who are often unaware of services available to them. Families have been referred to Aboriginal community groups, TAFEs and universities support services, career centres and financial support networks and services. Volunteer involvement

SHINE for Kids staff are assisted week after week by a dedicated team of volunteers. Our volunteers are a major component in the success of our programs. The Child and Family Centres only operate when one paid Early Childhood Teacher and at least one volunteer is present. We rely on our team of volunteers to keep our doors open, offering their time, energy, ideas, play skills and generosity of spirit to support children with parents in prison and let them have a great time. Range of activities

• Christmas parties – these are held for every Centre and are a real highlight of the year • Mother’s Day and Father’s Day craft and card-making • NAIDOC Week celebrations • Celebrations for Australia Day, Chinese New Year, Easter, ANZAC Day, Halloween, Bathurst 1000 (Bathurst centre), Moon Harvest and PolyFest (Junee Centre)

40 Child and Family Centres 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010–2011 Number of individual children supported - Sydney* 370 568 259 Number of individual children supported - Regional** 959 685 564 Children’s attendance at all our Child and Family Centres 2840 3035 1973

Numbers of individual children supported

1000 2008–2009 959 2009–2010 2010–2011 800

685 600 568 564

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Number of children 370

200 259

0 Sydney Regional

Numbers of attendances

2500 2008–2009 2009–2010 2220 2010–2011 2000 2035

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Number of attendances 805 815 5000 591

0 Sydney Regional

* Sydney – Centres included are Silverwater, Parklea and Windsor ** Regional – Centres included are Bathurst, Cessnock, Junee and Wellington

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10.3.2 Prison Invisits Program – overview

This initiative provides activities within the visits area of correctional centres to occupy children while visiting a parent. This much-needed program complements the services provided by our Child and Family Centres. In 2010–2011 the program operated in the following correctional centres: • Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre, NSW • Junee, NSW • Silverwater Women’s, NSW • Kempsey, NSW • Parklea, NSW • Wellington, NSW • Dillwynia, NSW • Barwon, Victoria • Cessnock, NSW • Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Victoria

Prison Invisits Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Total number of individual children supported 3208 2871 Total number of children’s attendances 5712 7567

Numbers of individual children supported

2500 2008–2009 2223 2009–2010 2000 2010–2011

1500 1425 1335 1000

Number of children 734 500

111 N/A N/A N/A 251 0 Sydney* Regional** Victoria

Numbers of children’s attendances

4000 2008–2009 4003 2009–2010 3572 2010–2011 3000 2645

2000 1939

1448 1000 Number of attendances 949 919 692 70 0 Sydney* Regional** Victoria

* Sydney – Centres included are Silverwater, Parklea and Windsor ** Regional – Centres included are Cessnock, Junee, Wellington and Kempsey

42 10.3.3 Child and Family Centre Silverwater (The Cath Gissane Centre)

A donation of tickets for a ‘Kids Big Fun Day Out’ gave two carers and six children an opportunity to reconnect after meeting at the centre and attend the show together. These families are regular visitors, advising that without SHINE’s assistance, life would have been very difficult with their partner/father of their children incarcerated. They value the emotional support they have gained from SHINE and each other, and their children no longer feel isolated. They promote the centre to others, involving more families in Silverwater SHINE for Kids Child and Family Centre activities.

Special activities

Over 30 children and family members participated in the Silverwater Christmas Party. All children received a present from Santa, had a great time on the jumping castle and enjoyed a BBQ lunch. A variety of craft activities, face painting and games kept the children entertained. Carers advised they felt relaxed and pampered knowing their children were having a great time, and enjoyed being able to meet other families in the same situation.

Child and Family Centre Silverwater 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 99 207 Number of individual children who attended the centre 13 69 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 6% 55% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 41% 12% Number of times adults dropped in for support 361 65 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 186 58

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10.3.4 Prison Invisits Program – Silverwater Correctional Complex

At the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) and Silverwater Women’s Correctional Centre staff and volunteers attend the Invisits area with a variety of fun activities for children of all ages. Children benefit from a positive, fun memory of their visit to their parent, and enjoy the opportunity to create something special which can be sent to their parent by SHINE. Over 20 children attend each session and feedback tells us this service is very much appreciated by the families, children and inmates of these correctional facilities. A shortage of volunteers has seen a drop in numbers for Silverwater Women’s invisits programs. To ensure children are not disadvantaged, SHINE has provided the visits area with toys and activities that can be utilised when Invisits activities are not run.

Five children from the one family frequently attended the MRRC to visit Dad. Mum had her hands full at home learning to manage on her own and was overwhelmed with the expectations placed on the children when visiting their father. Seeing the SHINE Child and Family Centre worker with the exciting activities she had on her trolley the children eagerly help her set up. Mum felt a huge burden had been lifted and she was able to enjoy the brief but precious time she spent with her husband. Her children had seen Dad, but were now having fun facilitated by a SHINE staff member. Now a regular visitor to the centre, she is assisted by SHINE’s casework program.

Prison Invisits Program – MRRC 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 1846 1559 Number of individual children who attended the program 902 557 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 37% 38% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 8% 6%

Prison Invisits Program – Silverwater Women’s 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 443 144 Number of individual children who attended the program 185 44 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 14% 30% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 11% 13%

44 10.3.5 Child and Family Centre Parklea Prison Invisits Program – Parklea Correctional Centre

Parklea Child and Family Centre has flourished over the last 12 months with the centre now staffed 7 days a week. Parklea Correctional Centre is privately run by the GEO Group and consists of a remand centre and work release program. In January 2011 the work release facility was closed while upgrades took place. This reduced children attending activities at the centre during visit times. Booked sessions during the week for visitors to the remand centre has continued operating. Our drop-in visitors have increased and SHINE for Kids have supported these families as well as families referred by the GEO Family Liaison Officer.

A mother with three children was unable to take her children into the correctional facility but wanted to visit her husband. Her family had become ostracised by her local community due to her husband’s incarceration and she had no support networks in Australia. As her husband had been the main income earner with a highly paid job, his incarceration caused sudden and severe financial difficulties impacting greatly on the children. Their entire way life changed, including a move to a small flat and new schools, a common event for families of inmates. We were able to mind the children while mum visited dad, supported the family with donated fresh food, provided clothing and warm winter bedding for the children, provided information and linked the family with local community organisations. Mum was appreciative of all this support but often said that the greatest help was to come to SHINE’s Child and Family Centre and have someone non-judgmental and understanding listen to her needs.

Child and Family Centre Parklea 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 62 57 Number of individual children who attended the centre 59 32 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 41% 62% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 30% 18% Number of times adults dropped in for support 28 206 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 33 210

A mother of two young girls has visited Dad for over a year, remarking frequently that this wouldn’t be possible without our Prison Invisits Program. The girls happily run between dad and the activity area, excited to show him the picture they drew this week. When dad rings home, they ask if he’s received the pictures that we forwarded for them. Mum says, “Their faces ‘shine’ when he tells them it’s on his wall.” She said the program has helped her husband continue his strong bond with the girls, knowing that without our program he would have no opportunity to watch his girls play, draw and share with him.

Prison Invisits Program – Parklea Correctional Centre 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 1237 2063 Number of individual children who attended the program 1112 702 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 31% 35% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 6% 10%

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10.3.6 Child and Family Centre Windsor Prison Invisits Program – Dillwynia Women’s Correctional Centre

Grandparents travel every weekend with their 3-year-old grandson to visit their son. The trip is three hours each way, so before and after their visits they are able to refresh themselves and feel supported with other families and staff. They had never had a family member incarcerated and felt ostracised by some family and friendship groups. However attending the centre enabled them to see how many families are affected and they no longer feel alone or ashamed. They really appreciate being able to use the Centre, as after spending some time with Dad the child comes to our centre which allows them to discuss issues in relation to the child or court. They were so appreciative to come back to the centre and see their grandson engaging in play with other children, having a great time, knowing that most weekends he is in a car or in the visiting areas. This gives him the opportunity to “be a child”.

Child and Family Centre Windsor 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 654 327 Number of individual children who attended the centre 402 158 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 36% 30% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 20% 18% Number of times adults dropped in for support 428 509 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 273 262

Windsor Prison Invisits Program operates at Dillwynia Women’s Correctional Facility on weekends. This correctional facility does not have a high number of children attending on the weekend as children under age 16 can attend an all-day visit in the care of their mother on Tuesdays. Usually the children like to stay close to Mum or other family member they are visiting.

A child who has both parents incarcerated in NSW correctional facilities often attends both Invisits and Child Care sessions on a regular basis. Carers have advised the activities provided at Dillwynia have assisted the child, providing play time and interaction with other children. Carers have also been referred to the SHINE for Kids case management team for assistance for the child.

Prison Invisits Program – Dillwynia Womens’s Correctional Centre 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 46 237 Number of individual children who attended the program 24 122 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 5% 40% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 0% 14%

46 10.3.7 Child and Family Centre Bathurst (The Winangaay Centre)

This year has seen the Bathurst Child and Family Centre actively reaching out to new and existing clients since reopening on 4 September 2010. The centre’s staff and volunteers continue to receive the generous support of the staff and inmates of Bathurst Correctional Centre. This took the form of a community consultative project to landscape the front entrance of the Bathurst Child and Family Centre. People in the Bathurst community are still talking about the stunning results of the landscaping.

The Child and Family Worker received a phone call from the parent of a family who had been accessing the Child and Family Centre on a fortnightly basis for several months. The parent explained that they had broken limbs, making it impossible for them to drive or catch public transportation to bring the children to visit their loved one. The worker was able to refer the family for intensive support and as a direct result of this, the family was again able to visit the correctional centre.

Child and Family Centre Bathurst 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 975 417 Number of individual children who attended the centre 299 123 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 6% 8% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 42% 45% Number of times adults dropped in for support 42 27 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 76 35

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10.3.8 Child and Family Centre Wellington Prison Invisits Program – Wellington Correctional Centre

A mum and her son were visiting the Wellington Correctional Centre each weekend both Saturday and Sunday. We would always see them in the waiting area and say hello each day. The child was shy. As we approached families in visits this child would always say, no, he didn’t want to come to the Child and Family Centre. We continued to speak to this family on a regular basis and built up a rapport with them. Mum was quite upset one day and told us her son had been diagnosed with leukaemia. He was nine years old. This was terribly upsetting for my volunteers and myself. As we approached the family one day in visits the child informed us that he was coming with us that day. He came to the centre every day from then on when he visited. He came to our Christmas party and had a great time socialising with other children and becoming involved in all of the activities. It was fantastic to see him come out of his shell and he told us how much fun he had at SHINE for Kids. The mum was thankful to SHINE for all we had done as it gave her and her partner an opportunity to talk about his illness and treatment in private whilst they knew the child was being cared for and having fun. On their last visit Mum and the child cried as they said goodbye to us and thanked us for all we did for them, saying that SHINE for Kids is such a valuable organisation and how it offers support to families.

Child and Family Centre Wellington 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 1155 721 Number of individual children who attended the centre 304 244 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 4% 6% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 59% 60% Number of times adults dropped in for support 79 25 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 75 18

Prison Invisits Program – Wellington Correctional Centre 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 77 515 Number of individual children who attended the program 64 201 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 1% 1% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 40% 60%

48 10.3.9 Child and Family Centre Cessnock Prison Invisits Program – Cessnock Correctional Centre

A mother who started visiting Cessnock approached me asking about our SHINE for Kids. We discussed our services to which she responded positively signing up her children immediately. The children enjoy playing with the other kids and doing the activities. The mother greets me all the time now, observing that the kids like being with SHINE more than their parents, and that her visits to Cessnock would be fewer if it weren’t for SHINE. She greatly appreciates and values our service.

Child and Family Centre Cessnock 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 90 34 Number of individual children who attended the centre 82 35 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 4% 32% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 29% 24% Number of times adults dropped in for support 17 60 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 31 56

Prison Invisits Program – Cessnock Correctional Centre 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 713 671 Number of individual children who attended the program 192 174 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 4% 15% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 28% 34%

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10.3.10 Child and Family Centre Junee Prison Invisits Program & Child/Parent Activity Days – Junee Correctional Centre

During the year SHINE for Kids, Junee have participated in and set up an area for festivities inside the prison. At “Moon Harvest” and “PolyFest” this year SHINE for Kids were presented with gifts from the inmates of a “Mixed Nuts bag” and an “Islander design wrap” (material).

After lunch at our Child/Parent Activity Day in December 2010 the children and dads from two families sat down at the table and were given a range of lollies, coloured icing and gingerbread walls to construct a house. The families spent over 45 minutes at the activity during which time the fathers had to allocate specific jobs for each child, helping to hold the house as the icing connected different sections of the house. Each child then had to use any material (lollies) available to decorate the ornaments for the gingerbread yard. (These only lasted a few minutes as the children had to taste their creation.) At the end of the time some houses had partially collapsed but the whole experience was one that the children and fathers will be able to cherish for a long time.

Child and Family Centre Junee – commenced January 2011 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the centre 210 Number of individual children who attended the centre 162 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 46% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 13% Number of times adults dropped in for support 66 Number of times children dropped in with their carer 86

Prison Invisits Program – Junee Correctional Centre 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 658 867 Number of individual children who attended the program 478 611 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 2% 11% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 20% 33.3%

Child/Parent Activity Days Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the days 12 8 Number of individual children who attended the days 12 8 Number of inmate parents who attended the days 5 4 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 35% 12% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 20% 25% Number of volunteers who assisted with the days 2 2

50 10.3.11 Prison Invisits Program – Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

SHINE for Kids have been running the Prison Invisits Program at the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre since January 2011. The program has been well accepted with positive feedback from inmates, families and correctional personnel. Since implementing the Prison Invisits Program we have discovered many children that attend the visits are struggling with their developmental learning. We have implemented activities to assist children in this area, resulting in some positive outcomes. Establishing rapport with families has enabled staff to approach and discuss the child’s development and advise on assistance available. On Mother’s Day we presented a small gift to the mothers visiting that day in the form of tea bags. Attached to them was a small gift tag which read:

We thought as it is Mother’s Day You may enjoy a cup of tea, So please sit back and just relax And have this one on me. Happy Mother’s Day from all the staff at SHINE for Kids

This was well received by all, with some visibly moved. This small acknowledgment had a huge impact.

During invisits we have been working with a young Aboriginal girl aged 7, who attends regularly. Her written skills for her age group were underdeveloped so we approached the family regarding the issue which, unfortunately, they brushed aside. Nevertheless, we started providing activities to address her development in this area. Prior to our intervention this young girl was only able to write four letters of the alphabet and appeared to be lacking self-confidence due to her developmental delay. Three months on, she is able to write 24 of the letters of the alphabet along with her name and some simple words such as “day”, “dog”, “cat”, “mum”, “dad” etc.

In the visits area our staff were approached by an inmate who said, “I know this isn’t much, but it’s all I can give you to say thanks for the wonderful job you are doing for our families.” He presented us with nine beautiful hand-drawn artworks of cartoon characters for display in our Child and Family Centre. They are hanging proudly and look fantastic.

Prison Invisits Program – Mid North Coast Correctional Centre – commenced January 2011 2010–2011 Number of times children attended the program 592 Number of individual children who attended the program 349 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 4.5% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 46%

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10.4 Contact programs

10.4.1 Children’s Supported Transport Service

SHINE for Kids realises that visits are important for both children and their parent who is in prison. For children in particular visits can be emotionally nurturing helping to reduce anxiety and fear. This disquiet has often arisen after witnessing the horror of the arrest itself, therefore, immediate visits can be beneficial to children. Visits help maintain positive parent-child relationships. Our workers can guide carers through the visiting procedures and arrange transport to ensure clients have a positive encounter with their parent. Without the intervention of SHINE for Kids, many children would neither see their parent nor maintain the bond that is essential for their development, self-identity and self-esteem. Transport involves much planning and organising, with the Transport Caseworker assessing each referral by visiting client and their carer in their home to determine the best way to keep the visit ‘child-focused’. Liaison with Corrective Services staff is then undertaken for approval of the visit on a day that suits the family. The journey affords the children support through casual conversations, something that is often impossible at home; the children love the familiarity of the same SHINE for Kids faces they see each time. The program workers are trained to facilitate positive engagement between the parents and their children in an often sterile environment. The Children’s Supported Transport Service also provides transport to the Child/Parent Activity Days and Video Visits.

SHINE for Kids received a referral from an incarcerated mother desperate to resume contact with her two children. The children are cared for by extended family members at two different locations, both far enough away from the mother to hinder regular contact. Through the support of SHINE for Kids the children now travel to see their mother on a monthly basis and look forward to the time spent together as a family. The contact is always very positive, filled with affection and child-focused activities. The children are regularly sent artwork that their mother has created for them. The letter below clearly demonstrates the importance of the Children’s Supported Transport Service. “Dear SHINE for Kids, Just a short note to thank you so very much for organising and implementing the past visits with my beautiful boys. Where getting to see my children was concerned, things were really tough there for a while. Understandably after several years in custody the ‘gap of time’ between visits seemed to grow while their carers continued on in their busy lives. Knowing now that I will see my children each month is such a huge relief and I now feel I can cope with the time I have left. I really hope you know what a truly wonderful and meaningful service you all provide. Thanking you so very much.”

Children’s Supported Transport Service 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of visits that were provided to children 201 201 Number of individual children transported to visit their parent in prison 57 88 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 19% 15% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 36% 45% Number of kilometres travelled 28,519 21,906

52 10.4.2 Child/Parent Activity Days Program

The Child/Parent Activity Day Project is funded by Corrective Services NSW and through a range of small philanthropic grants. SHINE for Kids Child/Parent Activity Days ensure children are able to stay connected to their parent, maintaining their essential child-parent bond despite the barriers of prison. This child-focused program emphasises the importance of the offender parents having sole responsibility of their children for four hours. SHINE for Kids provides craft and a range of age-appropriate games to encourage the interactive play between parent and child as well as lending support, encouragement and coaching on how to care for a baby which is crucial to parent/child bonding. The program has been successfully operating in various Correctional Centres throughout New South Wales for many years and is embraced enthusiastically by offenders, their families and Corrective Services personnel. Agencies such as Community Services, Life without Barriers and Phoenix Rising look forward to the Child/Parent Activity Days as caseworkers from these agencies have observed the benefits to children spending quality time with their parent and having interactive activities to assist in the engagement. On special occasions throughout the year, Child/Parent Activity Days supply craft activities that celebrate: • Christmas, including Christmas presents for all the children • Easter with Easter egg hunts • Mother’s and Father’s Days • NAIDOC Day Centres participating in the Child/Parent Activity Days Program include Berrima, Dillwynia Women’s Correctional Centre, Emu Plains, Jacaranda Cottage, John Morony 1, Outer Metropolitan Multi Purpose Centre and Junee Correctional Centre.

Two children in the care of Community Services, and their stepbrother, who is in the care of his extended family, are only able to see each other on the Child/Parent Activity Days. SHINE for Kids provides transport so that all three children can attend together. The mother cries with joy when she sees them and throughout their four hours she gives them lots of praise and attention. Watching this family interacting with craft, games, laughter and hugs is really special. It reinforces the value of our program which can unite and bond families, providing memories they can treasure forever.

Child/Parent Activity Days Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of children who attended the days 260 279 Number of individual children who attended the days 212 191 Number of inmate parents who attended the days 109 111 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 12% 14% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 32% 24% Number of children transported by SHINE for Kids to the days 75 52 Number of volunteers who assisted with the days 16 10 Jacaranda Cottage – children attended 0 17

These numbers include those for Junee Correctional Centre listed on page 48.

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10.4.3 Video Visits Program

The state-wide Video Visits Program is funded through Corrective Services NSW. Interstate and international video visits are funded by SHINE for Kids. Depending on their crime and classification, an offender can be placed in a prison hundreds of kilometres from their family. This factor alone has incredible impact on family relationships. Combined with the stresses of having a family member in prison, the distance means that visits between children and their parent may be limited, if possible at all, leading to further disconnection of the children from their incarcerated parent. Children also suffer when there is a breakdown of the relationship between their parents when one is imprisoned. Even when distance is not the issue, other circumstances, all beyond the control of the child, can impact on visiting in person. SHINE for Kids offers these families an alternative way to stay connected by linking them through video conferencing. The SHINE for Kids Video Visits Program has assisted many children and young people who are challenged in visiting their loved ones in prison by distance, finances and/or health. It has given them the opportunity to stay connected and sustain relationships with the incarcerated parent or relative. SHINE for Kids has not only maintained but improved the Video Visits service offered to the children and their families.

Video Visits Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children participated in video visits 20 24 Number of individual children who participated in video visits 13 21 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 0% 0% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 35% 28% Total number of requested video visits 36 33

54 SHINE for Kids received a request from a mother incarcerated in Dillwynia Correctional Centre for a Video Visit with her 12-year-old daughter. The child had lived in Canada with her grandparents for over a year. With thousands of kilometres between them the child had difficulty settling, knowing she was unable to see her mum. After several weeks of liaising with the grandparents, SHINE for Kids arranged a suitable time and venue for the video link. The nearest video link-up facility for the family in Canada was over two hours’ drive from their home, but this was not a deterrent for the grandparents. Shortly before Christmas 2010 the mother and daughter were able to see each other face-to-face onscreen. A great start to their festive season – the heartwarming Video Visit was much appreciated by all involved. “It is with great regards for your services that I am writing to your organization. I had the opportunity to hear about this wonderful service that you provide for needy families. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you. I believe my daughter (inmate) and her daughter (granddaughter) would not have been able to connect so intimately without your support. My granddaughter has not been able to see her mother for almost two full years, which is very uncommon for the tight family life that she knew before her mother left ... Again, I would like to thank you for the wonderful Christmas visit that you have provided my daughter and my granddaughter with and I am sure they both will cherish those memories for their lifetimes. As mother and grandmother I know that this will help both of them emotionally and probably has given both of them renewed faith and hope, which I see as the best gift anyone could receive at any time.” – From the child’s grandmother “Thank you SHINE for Kids for providing the facet for my granddaughter to reach out to her mom through the Video Visit. You have given Christmas the true meaning [as] it was meant to be for my granddaughter. We could not have had this become a reality if not for the SHINE for Kids organization. The time spent was such a relief and uplifting of our spirits. My granddaughter, her mom and I were so happy seeing each other and sharing with each other. The experience was so positive that the sad emotional feelings were not overwhelming.” – From the child’s grandfather

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10.4.4 ‘Story Time’

From: ‘Story Time’ is a joint initiative between Emu Plains Correctional Centre and SHINE for Kids with funding support from Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers. It has the parent read a story from a children’s age-appropriate book and recording it onto an audio CD. The CD and a copy of the children’s book are forwarded to the child so that the child can read the story and/or listen to their parent reading in their voice. The activity is designed to increase literacy skills and child/parent bonding for incarcerated parents and their children. It maintains contact between the parent and child or children in a positive interactive way, providing the opportunity to perform a very important parenting role. To give the offending parents the best chance to succeed in the project they are assisted by Emu Plains Manager of Services and Programs and a willing volunteer with a background in children’s literature, who has agreed to facilitate the project for the women. SHINE for Kids liaises with the family of the incarcerated parent to assess the suitability and willingness of the families and children to participate in the program.

A mum recorded a story for her 4-year-old daughter. Part of our process is following up with the carers after they have received the CD. The carer said, “The CD is the child’s favourite thing to listen to above all her other CDs including ‘The Wiggles’ and ‘High 5’!” and added, “When she misses her mum I put the CD on and it soothes her.” He stated that she listens to the CD every night before bed and even took it to show and tell at her childcare centre, playing it for the class. This program really benefits children as it provides them something normal in their lives: a parent reading them a story.

‘Story Time’ 2010–2011 Number of times children received CD 48 Number of individual children 46 Percentage of children that identified as ATSI 10% Percentage of children that identified as CALD 4% Number of Individual Inmates recorded their story 31

56 10.5 Casework services

Casework is provided to families who require support to manage often complex and competing issues. Some families require short term support, whilst others benefit from ongoing or longer term support. Although facing similar issues, the unique family dynamic and histories of our clients require creative and individually tailored interventions. Some of the tools utilised include referral, advocacy, crisis counselling, advice, support letters, liaising with internal and external partners, arranging appointments, financial counselling and emotional and/or practical support. Interventions target the immediate concerns of the families whilst also building their resilience. Often these interventions are conducted with the primary carer or the family unit as a whole, which, in turn, can help the family focus on the needs of their children.

The mother of a family accessing casework support asked to meet with her caseworker. The client was highly distressed and stated that she was $3000 behind in rent on her NSW Housing property. She had tried to negotiate with NSW Housing, however, they were seeking termination of the lease and she was referred to the Consumer Trading and Tenancy Tribunal. The client stated that she was feeling suicidal, terrified of losing her home. The caseworker linked the client in with a financial counsellor, emergency food assistance, liaised with NSW Housing, visited the bank with her and provided advocacy at two tribunal hearings. A sustainable repayment plan was negotiated at the tribunal, allowing the family to remain in their home. During this process the caseworker learned that the family had a long history of debt and poor financial choices. Now working with the caseworker to build her financial management skills, reduce her debt and plan for the future, the client reports that once she sought support from her caseworker she no longer felt suicidal and is hopeful for the future.

Casework 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children received assistance 121 236 Number of individual children who received assistance 77 134 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 4% 13% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 34% 38%

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10.5.1 Intake Services

SHINE for Kids’ intake, assessment and referral are centralised across the organisation through Intake Services. This is the first point of contact for families and inmates, as well as community-based and government referral agencies. Callers are also directed to the SHINE for Kids website or sent referral forms and literature in the post. There are often few services to help carers of children and young people with incarcerated parents deal with the full impact of what they are experiencing. Intake Services not only offers information and telephone counselling but also seeks out the appropriate support and determines suitability for entry into our programs. Intake Services acts in the best interest of the child or young person, identifying the risk factors that may impact on their wellbeing, ultimately assisting the children and family towards positive outcomes in both their short- and long-term goals. Initial phone assessments are completed with the primary carer or nominated agency caseworker to ascertain a holistic view of the referral. Once the intake and assessment stage is complete and client database updated, the case is assigned to the appropriate program. One crucial aspect for this service is attending to inquiries relevant to the criminal justice system and providing information in terms of accommodation, financial distress, drug and alcohol dependency, domestic violence and child protection. The service also attends to people that drop into a Child and Family Centre, who are more often than not in great distress with personal matters at a crisis point.

A mother of three boys rang SHINE for Kids shortly after the shock of her husband being incarcerated. The woman sounded very stressed and emphasised to the Intake Services worker that she had “no- one, nobody” to help. Her many immediate problems included financial insecurity, due to her husband being the main income earner prior to the incarceration. The woman spoke for almost an hour of her predicament and how she felt that others would judge her for standing by her husband while he was in prison. She described her boys’ struggles and her own feelings of powerlessness and depression. With permission from this mother, Intake Services developed a number of strategies. Many services were contacted for the mother to engage with food assistance, Centrelink and the school counsellor. The boy’s school principal waived the cost of hospitality subjects and school excursions, while the school counsellor immediately commenced counselling with the elder boy. SHINE offered respite for Mum with an excursion to Sydney Olympic Skate Park for the boys to meet others in the same situation and, most of all, have a little fun. We provided her with a copy of Putting Your Child First as a guide in considering her children’s wellbeing. She was also advised to make an appointment with her local doctor who could refer her to a local psychologist free of charge to assist with her depression. Some months later the mother called in to see our worker. She sounded very much in control of her life, said her husband had told her that he had learned a great deal whilst in prison and was very determined to change his life around. She said that their communication had improved and felt their relationship had been strengthened by the experience. Evident was her pride in coping with her husband’s incarceration and developing skills to provide for herself with the help of SHINE for Kids.

Special activities The intake and assessment workers in collaboration with Rotary Club of Ryde when a ‘Tree of Joy’ provided Christmas gifts to SHINE for Kids clientele. A Christmas tree was placed in a local shopping centre with an envelope attached to the tree with the details of the Christmas wishes for the kids. The wishes were fulfilled with the delivery of 100 gifts by SHINE for Kids to the family homes. The gifts were specifically for the carers to give “from Santa”. Two overjoyed brothers woke up on Christmas day to find Santa had “come good” and he also knew their favourite NRL teams, which was evident by the scarves, hats, clothing and footballs.

Intake Services 2009–2010 2010–2011 Total number of referrals to SHINE for Kids 831 938

Note: This excludes referrals for children who attended Child and Family Centres, Prison Invisits Program, Child/Parent Activity Days, School Group Work Program, Bathurst Carers’ Group and Victorian programs.

58 10.5.2 Bathurst Education Program

The Education Program in Central West NSW provides support for primary school aged children across five local schools. The program primarily assists in improving the literacy and numeracy skills of children by spending one-on-one sessions each week working with them in areas which need the greatest improvement. The learning outcomes for the children are negotiated and directed with their class teachers, and their progress is monitored by the SHINE for Kids Education Support Worker at the conclusion of each semester. One important aspect of this program is to increase each child’s self esteem and confidence about learning so that they are empowered to fully engage in their educational life. Another key aim of the program is to create networking and discussion between the Education Support Worker and the key people involved at the school with each child. There are many factors which contribute to a child’s scholastic success. The Education Program aims to encompass the child’s home life, social life, and school life together to form a cohesive bond which will support desirable outcomes for the child’s future. Many positive individual outcomes have been achieved through this program.

A child enrolled in the Education Program was classified as Intellectually Moderate (IM), with a history of difficulties within his learning environment. The child’s teacher worked closely with the SHINE for Kids Education Support Worker to implement all the aids acquired from the child’s speech pathologist. As the mother of the child is illiterate it was important that his speech pathology practice was undertaken by the class teacher and the SHINE for Kids worker. This child’s teacher noted that his eye examination was not up to date and when our worker made enquiries with his optometrist, he was well overdue for an examination. She learned that the family had been non-contactable (due to the family’s recent homelessness). SHINE for Kids assisted the child to have his eye examination completed and also assisted the family to receive the eyeglasses he needed. The school and his teacher expressed their gratitude for this assistance, commenting on the improvements the boy was making in class. “This additional support has helped to provide the children with increased confidence in the classroom and they are therefore more willing to attempt new tasks and become more engaged in the curriculum.” – From a primary school where the Education Program is delivered

Special activities

At the end of each school term a celebration outing is arranged for the children who participate in the program. A variety of outings held during the year have included a workshop at the National Fossil and Mineral Museum in Bathurst, puppet making at the local library and an art workshop.

Bathurst Education Program 2009-2010 2010-2011 Number of times children attended the program 314 795 Number of individual children who participated 24 36 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 0% 0% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 29% 59%

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10.5.3 Financial Assistance Program

Time after time we see that the child of an imprisoned parent is the silent victim of crime. Not only are the children and young people experiencing the grief and loss of having a parent incarcerated but more often than not, the incarceration places an enormous amount of financial pressure on the family. This financial pressure can affect the children and young people who experience social isolation, stigma from peers and low self-esteem. The Financial Assistance Program provides children and young people opportunities to excel in their educational development, providing tutors or funding extracurricular activities such as dance lessons, sport, camps and school excursions. The outcome of this assistance is increased feelings of self- worth and empowerment.

SHINE for Kids received a referral for three children who had recently been placed in the care of their mother after their father was incarcerated. The children witnessed the raid on their family home as well as their father’s arrest, and were suffering with the grief and loss caused by their father’s incarceration. After relocating to reside with their mother, the children had to enrol in a new school, make new friends and purchase new belongings as all their things were left behind. A caseworker from SHINE for Kids met the family at a local shopping centre, accompanying the children as they each chose a new school bag. The children and the carer were very grateful that SHINE for Kids could assist with the purchasing of their school needs. For children and young people appearances are important and making new friends in a new environment can be scary. By providing some basic necessities, The Financial Assistance Program ensured that these children could more easily settle into their first school day and to ultimately feel a little more comfortable. “The program allows the children to fully participate in all extracurricular activities through monetary support and therefore these children are not disadvantaged.” – A school principal

Financial Assistance Program 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of times children received assistance 106 161 Number of individual children who received assistance 56 90 Percentage of children who identified as CALD 12% 13% Percentage of children who identified as ATSI 48% 33%

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10.6.1 Mentoring Program Metro Sydney

The Mentoring Program encourages consistency and stability in the life of a child or young person without intruding into their own family structure. The mentor provides the child or young person with healthy options for dealing with life experience and an opportunity for children to develop a positive relationship with an adult role model. Mentors are trained volunteers who meet with the child on a fortnightly basis. The SHINE for Kids Mentoring Program offers a supportive, caring and non-judgmental relationship with an adult mentor. The mentor enables the child/young person to participate in events and social activities which will enhance their development and esteem. Relationships in the mentoring program are ongoing for at least a year with many relationships exceeding three years. Metro Sydney mentoring has had many great highlights throughout 2010–2011. 23 children and young people were matched with a mentor throughout this period and experienced the benefits of having a concerned and dedicated adult spend time with them in a one-on-one relationship. The mentees attended outings to assist with their socialisation and interpersonal skills and participated in age appropriate activities within the community. By being consistent and reliable, the mentors have fostered trust and an increased sense of self-worth for the mentees. In recruiting for volunteer mentors we received an overwhelming response of 54 applicants for a potential 10 positions. The applications were received from people from all walks of life, from a child psychologist to a builder, and many had years of vast life experience to bring with them. With the recruitment of new mentors the initial mentor training was revised and updated to include additional relevant materials inclusive of child behaviour and re-examining set core beliefs. Established mentors were up-skilled through ongoing training including first aid, child protection and cultural awareness. Staff changes within the program have occurred in the last year, so much time has been spent building relationships with the mentors, mentees and carers by the project worker. Solid supportive relationships in the mentoring program are crucial to building the basis of trust with families and enable the mentors to feel supported within their role.

Jai’s father had cycled in and out of jail for most of his life but only after his sister felt extremely overwhelmed, and no longer able to cope with caring for her four siblings did she build up the courage and approach SHINE for Kids for help. Jai was struggling with low self-esteem, impaired socialisation and interpersonal skills, and was extremely untrusting with adults. Jai’s mother abandoned the family many years earlier leaving his sister as the primary carer, whilst Jai’s father battled drug and alcohol addictions, a life of crime and recidivism. Jai was referred to mentoring by the SHINE for Kids Groupwork program and matched with a mentor three years ago. Through the hard work and dedication of his mentor; Jai has learned to trust others and also believe in himself. Jai has experienced many different age appropriate activities with his mentor helping him gain a sense of connectedness within his community and reduce the feeling of isolation. Jai developed a new sense of hope for the future and knows that his mentor will always be there to support him through the hard times, guiding him in the right direction. Since being matched with his mentor; Jai has never looked back.

61 Special activities

The mentors and mentees in the program were lucky enough to be able to experience some fabulous group outings through the Gilbert + Tobin ‘Three Wishes’ incentive. An outing was held aboard the Tribal Warrior Cruise where the mentors, mentees and their carers were entertained with traditional Aboriginal dances whilst sailing around the Sydney Harbour. Everyone disembarked at Clark Island for a great lunch, more traditional dance performances and stories told by the elders about the Aboriginal names and meanings of significant Sydney landmarks. Other group mentor outings included watching the live recording of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and an outing to Skater Park at Homebush.

Mentoring Program – Metro Sydney 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of children in the program 85 83 Number of children actively matched 26 23 Number of mentor outings attended 211 267 Percentage of youth who identified as CALD 5% 16% Percentage of youth who identified as ATSI 52% 52%

62 10.6.2 Mentoring Program Central West NSW

It has been a busy and productive year for the Mentoring Program Central West NSW. The mentor/mentee relationships remain strong, and recent refurbishment of the Child and Family Centre Bathurst re-energised activities throughout the winter months. 19 children and young people were regular mentoring relationships with the Mentoring Project Worker supporting 32 siblings of children matched in the program. Case management by the Mentor Project Worker of all in the program provided a lot of support for the families. Case planning in the Mentoring Program focused on building a positive relationship with an adult outside the family, as most children in the program have very minimal positive adult support networks. This has seen the children develop positive personal outlooks building their self-esteem. The Central West Mentoring Program has strengthened the relationships with external service providers in the region, opening doors for the SHINE for Kids families referred to these specialist services. The child or young person is at the centre of the mentoring, but often support has been needed to stabilise the carer’s situation, which in turn stabilises that of the child. Mentor recruitment was undertaken in February with volunteers attending three days of core mentor training in March, first aid training and “Growing and Communicating Effectively With Your Mentee”, a course which was extremely helpful for both old and new mentors. This year the Mentoring Program in Central West NSW supported a young man from the SHINE for Kids ‘Stand as One’ program at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre. The youth while in detention was matched with a mentor living in Bathurst, and on release returned to his hometown. The mentor now provides intensive support to the mentee, working towards gaining employment and living a happy, productive life. The program received many donations throughout the year, including meal vouchers from Hungry Jacks, KFC and MacDonald’s, entry passes to Jumbo’s Jungle Playhouse and special treats from Annie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour. The mentors and their mentees enjoyed a group outing to Scenic World in the Blue Mountains going on bush walks, exploring caves, and enjoying rides. Mentoring is often restricted to one-on-one relationships so the group outings give the participants a chance to meet others in the program.

12-year-old Bianca lives at home with her mother, often writing to her father who is currently incarcerated. Bianca’s mother suffers from high levels of anxiety and does not like to leave the house. Consequently, Bianca often stays at home to help her mother, only going out to shop or assist her mother with chores. Bianca was matched with a mentor to assist with her socialisation skills, low self-esteem and establish support networks outside the family; Bianca has not looked back. She has been many places with her mentor, commenting, “I didn’t know places like this existed.” Bianca sees her mentor fortnightly, where she eats ice cream, watches children’s movies at the cinemas, chore-free for a few hours and be twelve again. “Without my mentor, I wouldn’t do anything. We have the best times together.”

Special activities

SHINE for Kids participated in the Youth Week event held in Bathurst, involving SHINE for Kids in a large community event and increasing community awareness of our services. A first time event for the Bathurst community, Youth Week was extremely successful with many of the mentees and mentors attending. The event included live performances, outdoor movies, a free BBQ and a goodies bag for all the participants.

Mentoring Program – Central West NSW 2009–2010 2010–2011 Number of children in the program 68 51 Number of children actively matched 20 19 Number of mentor outings attended 182 208 Percentage of youth who identified as CALD 0% 0% Percentage of youth who identified as ATSI 45% 41%

63 10.7 SHINE for Kids Victoria

10.7.1 SKY Mentoring Program

This was the final year of the three year implementation of the pilot program, SKY (Supporting Kids and Youth) in Victoria. The program incorporating the SHINE for Kids Mentoring model was implemented in conjunction with the VACRO counselling service. Essentially an extension of the SHINE for Kids Mentoring model offered in NSW, the program has been well received by children, young people and families. Aimed at supporting children and young people, aged 8- 18 impacted by parental incarceration, SKY offered access to both mentoring and counselling services. Families referred to the program are forever expressing relief when initial contact is made with SHINE for Kids, a service with staff who understand their predicament. The social, emotional, physical and economic impact on the lives of children, young people and the families who come into contact with the criminal justice system, due to no fault of their own, is enormous, with meaningful support seemingly hard to find. We are acutely aware that there are many young people and families with whom we are yet to be engaged and support, given that the SHINE for Kids presence is still in its early years in Victoria. Currently there are limited target spaces in the mentoring program and a constant waiting list. Feedback from independent evaluators of the SKY program has revealed that the SHINE for Kids mentoring program has been of great benefit to those families able to gain access. Supporting young people and their families on many levels, the program is informed by early childhood development and social work knowledge. As such, mentoring and counselling together manifest as an early intervention. Meaningful wrap around service is provided when we are able to refer and link young people and their families to appropriate services, simultaneously engaging the young person in consistent relationship building and positive social experiences through mentoring. We are slowly building capacity and profile as awareness is raised and our program supported. Inclusive communities are built by the work we do holding information sessions, speaking to university and TAFE groups, as well as undertaking the in-depth training of volunteer mentors and consequently supporting and matching them with individual children. We aim to increase our services to ensure that we are able to support the vast majority of Victorian children and young people whose lives are heavily impacted by parental incarceration, yet largely invisible within our society. Much of our work has involved referrals, linking to appropriate services and following up on developments, casework, crisis casework, incidental counselling and support, as well as constant advocacy. Our mentors support and encourage their mentees to not only believe in their dreams, but to simply remember they can dream. By establishing solid, consistent, caring and positive relationships with young people they can aspire to a bright future beginning with access to support that creates a better “now”.

A 12-year-old girl recently entered the program and was matched with a mentor within a few months. The young girl had been shy on first meeting, and although interested in the program, the mentor felt it would take time for her to benefit from the match. She had experienced, like many of our clients, early exposure to domestic violence and aggression as well unstable home life. Media exposure of her family situation added to her stress. Meeting her mentor for the first time, the young girl seemed quite comfortable after initial introductions. She was excited at the prospect of going out with “just” her mentor in the future. Her carer shared how she eagerly awaited the first outing, and each outing since then. The young girl calls her mentor her “special friend”. Her carer expresses her sense of relief that the girl is spending quality time with someone with whom she connects, and who is trustworthy, consistent and flexible. Her younger sibling, not yet old enough to join the program, eagerly awaits his involvement. He is able to share any special events his sister attends with her mentor as we provide extra tickets for the carer and brother, to avoid any negative impact on the family unit. The carer is aware that the young girl may not be comfortable sharing her feelings with her so she is very pleased that she has a healthy and solid relationship with her mentor.

64 Special activities

The generosity of several organisations has allowed us to offer tickets to special events as outings for our participants, as well as younger siblings and carers, and families on our waiting list: We have been kindly supported by Circus Oz again this year, enabling mentees and mentors to go on a special outing; Circus Oz is a favourite amongst many of our mentees. Arts Space (Melbourne City Council) have offered all our clients free entry into art programs they run, as well as kindly reimbursing the cost of train tickets that families incur travelling into the city. We look forward to our participants utilising and building on this relationship in the future. The workshops are varied, providing great opportunities to engage in creative and social activities that further support improved self esteem. The Collingwood Children’s Farm provided free entry to our mentees and mentors for a very therapeutic and enjoyable day out on the banks of the Yarra. The Footscray Football Club sent us tickets which allowed many happy young people with their mentors or families to sit behind the Footscray cheer squad at one of their final games for the season.

SKY Mentoring Program 2009-2010 2010-2011 Number of children in the program 46 49 Number of children actively matched 15 16 Number of individual children who participated 53 16 Percentage of youth who identified as CALD 10% 23% Percentage of youth who identified as ATSI 5% 7%

65 10.7.2 Prison Invisits Program Victoria

The Prison Invisit Program is currently run in two Victorian prisons, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and Barwon Prison. The program facilitates art and craft activities during visit hours for children who are in the company of a parent, relative or carer to visit a family member, often a parent. It provides a welcoming space where children and young people can engage with their parent in a therapeutic activity whether it is through painting together or playing a game. The program aims to facilitate a space where children and parents can develop and deepen bonds, at the same time providing a supportive, positive and stimulating space for the children to enjoy a creative, uplifting activity in a problematic environment. The program, operating every weekend of the year, would not be sustainable if it wasn’t for the fantastic work of the volunteers who give up their time on Saturdays and Sundays to assist. Organisations such as Colorific supply the art and craft items which become invaluable tools to make this program a success.

A client, born in custody in NSW, has spent much of her life with both her mother and/or father in prison. She is still located in rural NSW travelling to Victoria to stay with her paternal grandparent and visit her dad at Barwon Prison each school holiday. As she has not spent any significant length of time with her father, she looks forward to coming to see him attempting to spend as much of the time as possible engaging with her Dad. Though she is nearly ten years old and often seems distracted or bored, every visit to the Barwon location is spent, without fail, participating in the Prison Invisits Program. She has been observed using the activities to connect and involve her Dad in creating pieces of art together. She often expresses her joy in having the freedom to paint with many different materials with her Dad. Through SHINE for Kids programs, our client has not only tried to repair the disconnected relationship with her father, but regularly completes activities with him that then go through the Prison Unit system to Dad’s cell. Both father and child talk about the Prison Invisits Program in a positive light, with Dad often leaving the visit area covered in paint, exclaiming what a good time he has had with his daughter.

Special activities

Volunteers from the Prison Invisits Program held a children’s party and a Christmas Party. Many families and children were present on these occasions, which were very uplifting for all!

Prison Invisits Program Victoria 2009-2010 2010-2011 Number of times children attended the program 692 919 Number of individual children who attended the program 137 111 Percentage of youth who identified as CALD 25% 25% Percentage of youth who identified as ATSI 3% 2%

66 10.8 Aboriginal programs and services

10.8.1 ‘Belonging to Family’

‘Belonging to Family’ is a culturally specific program for Aboriginal inmates which links the offender to family and community support during their transition back into the community on release from gaol. The program is grounded in Aboriginal cultural values and realities, focussing on building a sense of Aboriginal identity and a sense of belonging. It aims to provide the skills, strategies and support needed to successfully reintegrate the offender back into family and community life. The program is conducted at the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre in Aldavilla. Offenders, their children and families, and Aboriginal Elders take part in a number of pre-release group sessions which address the underlying causes of crime and the impact on the children and families left behind. The program continues post-release for a 12-month period where SHINE for Kids staff respond to the needs of the offenders and their families, while social/ family support structures are reinforced. Funded through the Attorney General’s Department, Proceeds of Crime Funding, the program engages with the key issues affecting Aboriginal people who come into contact with the criminal justice system, including: • incarceration as a factor in the life expectancy of Aboriginal people • the flow-on impact for families and communities of Aboriginal offenders resulting in a ‘revolving door’ of recidivism and an intergenerational cycle of crime. The program provides: • Aboriginal offenders, children, and families with a culturally appropriate mechanism through which they are able to explore the effects of imprisonment from the perspectives of all participants – building knowledge and understanding in a safe environment • the strengthening of family and community connections and support structures based on mutual understanding of the issues • a focus on the strengths of offenders and Aboriginal culture • the involvement of family and community members in the ongoing support of the prisoner both before and after release. SHINE for Kids is extremely grateful for the participation of community Elders including: Aunty Enid Wright, Thelma Kelly, John Kelly, Uncle Claude Roberts, Aunty Alana Roberts, Aunty Doreen Webster, Aunty Esther Quinlin and Aunty Gladys Quinlin.

67 An ex-offender father participated in three groups as he enjoyed the program so much, feeling he could support new group participants and be a mentor. Throughout the program his attitude and family values were noticeably changed which was evident upon his release in April 2011. Upon his release, his partner’s elderly grandparents, who both have severe medical conditions and were caring for his child, were so impressed with the program and changes in him, they invited him to live with them until he “got on his feet”. He then assumed responsibility for his child, reunited with the child’s mother and supported her through rehab. With our assistance they have now relocated to the Newcastle district. With support from Kempsey Probation and Parole and obtaining support letters for the family, they received temporary accommodation with Housing NSW. Subsequently the family were allotted a permanent residence in Newcastle. SHINE for Kids have referred the family to external agencies to assist with the pressures of everyday life and to obtain household essentials. They are now living very happily.

The inmate participated in two separate groups. On commencement of his attendance at the sessions he was very quiet and reluctant to share in group discussions. Since then he has opened up becoming a mentor for other offenders. He encourages the men to open up in the sessions, leading the way having previous been shy and quiet himself. Noticeable changes have occurred within the family unit resulting from the cultural component of the program which has had a deep impact on their family. When he observed his children dressed in clothes made by the elders, performing cultural dancing for the first time having been taught over the ten weeks by a volunteer, he became very teary as he was just so proud. Noticeable changes have been observed by the correctional centre staff as a result of this man’s progress.

‘Belonging to Family’ 2010–2011 Number of times children attended program 147 Number of individual children who attended program 37 Number of children involved in program 89 Number of offender parents who attended program 19 Number of children transported by SHINE for Kids to the program 15 Number of Elders/volunteers who assisted with the days 8 Number of individual children who received financial assistance 2 Referrals received but offender transferred or released 17

68 10.8.2 NAIDOC Week celebrations

SHINE for Kids’ second annual NAIDOC celebrations were held across all Child & Family Centres over various Family Fun Days during NAIDOC Week 4–11 July, celebrating and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements to the wider community. Over all the venues, activities that were available on the day included: • Welcomes to Country • Face painting • Aboriginal dot painting • Hand printing • Information tables about local community services • Aboriginal music • Jumping castles • Lolly bags and balloons for the children to take home • Child & Family Centres decorated to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture • Craft tables with colouring sheets, native animal templates, Aboriginal stencils, collages using Indigenous paper and cut-out people • Very popular was the painting of craftwood boomerangs in dots, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag motifs and other schemes • Barbecues and refreshments, some with kangaroo sausages and steaks • Basketball and other outdoor games • Drawing lessons from a local Aboriginal artist • Play areas featuring jumbo Lego blocks, cubby houses, large vinyl/foam blocks

69 11. Treasurer’s Report

11.1 Overview

2010–2011 has been a busy year for the Board of Directors. The Board has undertaken a comprehensive strategic review which will set the direction for 2012– 2014. It incorporates the current strengths of SHINE for Kids and encompasses areas of growth for the future. Another key focus area has been the completion of a risk assessment of the organisation and identifying and measuring the different key risk areas. In particular, the Finance Sub-committee has focused on strengthening the budgeting process and strategies to deal with possible adverse financial outcomes. This has required a great level of commitment from the Board of Directors and senior organisational staff, and will be an ongoing focus. The 2010-2011 financial year was a challenging one. The continued strengthening of key financial and management strategies has alleviated the fluctuations that would otherwise have been experienced by SHINE for Kids. We have expanded the Victorian programs to establish a Connecting Dads and Kids program from Barwon Prison. In NSW, a new Child and Family Centre was set up in Kempsey and a ‘Colourful Dreaming’ program was run from our Junee centre. This new program will be continued with some components expanded to Bathurst. Despite the challenges, SHINE for Kids has increased its revenue by over 19% to over three million dollars for 2010–2011. This represents a growth of 148% over the last five years. A summary of the financial performance of the main programs: • Funding from Corrective Services NSW increased by 3% in line with CPI and budget. • Funding from Department Family and Community Services increased by 15% due to receiving a one-off grant of $15,000. • Funding from the Department of Families, Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has increased by 5% in line with CPI and budget. • Funding from the Attorney-General’s Department has increased by 61% due to the program beginning December 2009. • Funding from The GEO Group increased by 57% as funding towards the Parklea Child and Family Centre commenced January 2010. • New funding received from the Indigenous Co-ordination Centre to open a Child and Family Centre in Kempsey. • Funding for Victorian programs increased by 95% due to the expansion of programs to include “Connecting Kids and Dads” and the Prison InVisits Program. All other programs have remained constant and expenses have been in line with budget. The full Auditor’s report is published in this Annual Report and our auditor Myers & Naumberger have issued an unqualified report. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to thank the funding bodies, corporate bodies and individuals for their continued support. 2011–2012 is expected to be a difficult but exciting year so your continued support is valued.

– Arthur Begetis Treasurer, SHINE for Kids November 2011

70 11.2 Consolidated Income 2010–2011

13% 25% 1% 2% 4%

3% 3%

6% 29% 1% 2% n Corrective Services NSW $781,489 (25%) n Family and Community Services NSW $135,370 (4%) n Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs $107,120 (3%) n Indigenous Coordination Centre $85,800 (3%) n Attorney General’s Department $183,227 (6%) n Department of Justice Victoria $43,333 (1%) n Department of Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts $55,000 (2%) n Other Government Funding $12,391 (0%) n Funding from Trusts and Foundations $936,031 (29%) n Corporate Funding $226,666 (7%) n SHINE for Kids Fundraising $117,032 (4%) n Donations received from supporters $54,683 (2%) n Other monies received – Interest, Profit Motor Vehicles $33,744 (1%) n Service fees $406,716 (13%)

Income comparison 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 financial years

Corrective Services NSW

Family and Community Services NSW

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Indigenous Coordination Centre

Attorney General’s Department

Department of Justice Victoria

Department of Environment, Water Hertitage and the Arts

Other Government Funding

Funding from Trusts and Foundations

Corporate Funding

SHINE for Kids Fundraising

Donations received from Supporters

n 2010–2011 Other monies received – Interest n 2009–2010

Service Fees

0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000

12. Audit Report

SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited 2010 Audit Report is contained in the following 35 pages.

SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED FINANCIAL REPORT 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

CONTENTS Directors' Report 1 CONTENTS StatementDirectors' of Comprehensive Report Income 6 1

BalanceStatement Sheet of Comprehensive Income 7 6

Balance Sheet 7 Statement of Changes in Equity 8

Cash FlowStatement Statement of Changes in Equity 9 8

Notes toCash the FlowFinancial Statement Statements 10 9

Auditors'Notes Report to the Financial Statements 22 10

DeclarationAuditors' by the Report Directors 24 22

ConsolidatedDeclaration Profit by & theLoss Directors Statement 26 24

Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement 26 Other Information Disclaimer 28

Other Information Disclaimer 28 Divisional Profit & Loss Statement & Fundraising Information 31

Divisional Profit & Loss Statement & Fundraising Information 31

SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

DIRECTORS' REPORT

Your committee members submit the financial report of the SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2011. Directors

The names of the directors throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

Helen Wiseman

Arthur Begetis

Katherine Shaw

Monty Parmar resigned 28/09/10

Paul Freeman

Kristy Huxtable

Helen Nezeritis

Margaret Alston resigned 26/07/11

Maree Tehan appointed 28/09/10 resigned 9/05/11

Samantha Joseph appointed 28/09/10

Michael Smith appointed 28/09/10

Jonathan Arthur appointed 18/11/10

Graham West appointed 28/09/10

Secretary Monty Parmar resigned 28/09/10 Michael Smith appointed 28/09/10

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the Co-operative during the financial year were to work in partnership with children and young people with a parent in the criminal justice system to overcome social and educational barriers and realise their individual potential.

Significant Changes

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT DIRECTORS' REPORT Operating Result Monty Parmar Qualifications The net (Deficit) for the year amounted to $(52,695.00). Business Manager, BA Law & Applied Finance Experience Director since 15 November 2005 resigned 28 September 2010

Events Subsequent to Balance Date Paul Freeman Qualifications Development Director, Australasia, Room to Read No events have arisen since the end of the financial year, which may significantly affect the operation of the Experience Co-operative, its results, or the state of its affairs in subsequent financial years. Director since 15 November 2005

Likely Developments Kristy Huxtable Qualifications Associate Chartered Secretaries Australia, Master of Business Administration The Co-operative will continue its objectives of working with children and young people with a parent in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance & Human Resources criminal justice system to overcome social and educational barriers and realise their individual potential. Management Tax Concession Experience Director since 31 July 2007 The Co-operative is endorsed as a Public Benevolent Institution and continues to receive Australian Helen Nezeritis Taxation Office exemption from income tax. Gifts of $2 and over are allowable income tax deductions for Qualifications Masters of Health Management UNSW, Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) donors to the Co-Operative. USYD Directors' Benefit Experience Director since 29 April 2007

Since the end of the previous financial year, no director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit Margaret Alston (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Qualifications directors shown in the Accounts, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the Co-operative) by reason of Degree in Law and Diploma of Education a contract made by the Co-operative or a Related Corporation with the Director or with a firm of which he is Experience Director since 2 February 2009 resigned 26 July 2011 a member, or with a entity in which he has a substantial financial interest. Michael Smith Legal Proceedings Qualifications BA (Accounting), Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow Chartered Secretaries Australia No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Co-operative, or intervene in Experience any proceedings to which the Co-operative is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Director since 28 September 2010 Co-operative for all, or any part of those proceedings. Graham West The Co-operative was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. Qualifications B Commerce (Mgmt), Master of International Studies (Merit) Information on Directors Experience Director since 28 September 2010 Helen Wiseman Chairperson of the Board Qualifications BSc in European Studies, BSc in Psychology, AICD Company Directors Diploma, Chartered Accountant since 1992 Jonathan Arthur Experience Qualifications Director since 17 November 2004 Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, AICD Company Directors Course Diploma Experience Arthur Begetis Treasurer Director since 18 November 2010 Qualifications Master of Economics, Senior Manager KPMG Samantha Joseph Experience Director since 3 May 2005 Qualifications Graduate Diploma Legal Studies, Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Arts UNSW Katherine Shaw Experience Director since 28 September 2010 Qualifications Associate Director KPMG, BA Honours, Master of Business Administration Experience Director since 3 May 2005

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DIRECTORS' REPORT Monty Parmar Qualifications Business Manager, BA Law & Applied Finance Experience Director since 15 November 2005 resigned 28 September 2010

Paul Freeman Qualifications Development Director, Australasia, Room to Read Experience Director since 15 November 2005

Kristy Huxtable Qualifications Associate Chartered Secretaries Australia, Master of Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance & Human Resources Management Experience Director since 31 July 2007 Helen Nezeritis Qualifications Masters of Health Management UNSW, Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) USYD Experience Director since 29 April 2007

Margaret Alston Qualifications Degree in Law and Diploma of Education Experience Director since 2 February 2009 resigned 26 July 2011 Michael Smith Qualifications BA (Accounting), Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow Chartered Secretaries Australia Experience Director since 28 September 2010 Graham West Qualifications B Commerce (Mgmt), Master of International Studies (Merit) Experience Director since 28 September 2010

Jonathan Arthur Qualifications Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, AICD Company Directors Course Diploma Experience Director since 18 November 2010

Samantha Joseph Qualifications Graduate Diploma Legal Studies, Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Arts UNSW Experience Director since 28 September 2010

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DIRECTORS' REPORT During the financial year 6 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director were AUDITORS' INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION as follows: UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF Directors' Meetings SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED Number eligible to attend Number Attended

Helen Wiseman 6 6 We hereby declare, that to the best of our knowledge and belief, during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 there have been no: Arthur Begetis 6 5 Katherine Shaw 6 2 ( Maternity Leave) (i) contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and Paul Freeman 6 5 Kristy Huxtable 6 2 ( Maternity Leave ) (ii) contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Helen Nezeritis 6 5 Margaret Alston 6 5 Name of Firm: Myers & Naumburger Maree Tehan 4 4 Chartered Accountants Samantha Joseph 5 3 Michael Smith 5 4 Name of Partner: ______Jonathan Arthur 4 4 Sharon Myers B.Bus. ACA 25888 Registered Company Auditor 4547 Graham West 5 5

Dated this day of

Auditor's Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 5. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee.

Director: ______Helen Wiseman

Director: ______Arthur Begetis

Dated this 18th day of October 2011

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AUDITORS' INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED

We hereby declare, that to the best of our knowledge and belief, during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 there have been no:

(i) contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Name of Firm: Myers & Naumburger Chartered Accountants

Name of Partner: ______Sharon Myers B.Bus. ACA 25888 Registered Company Auditor 4547

Dated this 12th day of October 2011

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 AS AT 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 Note $ $ Note $ $

Revenue 2 3,178,602 2,664,251 CURRENT ASSETS Advertising expenses (490) - Cash and Cash Equivalents 4 579,458 849,369 Auditors' remuneration 3 (22,450) (21,050) Trade and Other Receivables 5 26,478 66,074 Depreciation and amortisation expenses (68,376) (60,623) TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 605,936 915,443 Employee benefits expenses (1,964,457) (1,503,404) Rental expenses (16,041) (13,780) NON-CURRENT ASSETS Repairs, maintenance and vehicle running expenses (1,501) 0 Financial Assets 6 660 674 Staff training expenses (26,101) (9,627) Motor Vehicles, Equipment & Fixtures 7 193,030 199,290 Fundraising expenses (66,976) (63,744) TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 193,690 199,964 Other expenses (1,064,905) (843,900) TOTAL ASSETS 799,626 1,115,407 (Loss) Profit for the year (52,695) 148,123 CURRENT LIABILITIES Total comprehensive income for the year (52,695) 148,123 Trade and Other Payables 8 220,438 449,038 Total comprehensive income attributable to members Provisions 9 90,013 99,574 (52,695) 148,123 of the entity TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 310,451 548,612

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long Term Borrowings 8 69,190 105,950 Provisions 9 48,025 36,177 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 117,215 142,127 TOTAL LIABILITIES 427,666 690,739 NET ASSETS 371,960 424,668

EQUITY Reserves 10 315 328 Retained Earnings 11 371,645 424,340 TOTAL EQUITY 371,960 424,668

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 6 Page 7

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 Note $ $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 4 579,458 849,369 Trade and Other Receivables 5 26,478 66,074 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 605,936 915,443

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial Assets 6 660 674 Motor Vehicles, Equipment & Fixtures 7 193,030 199,290 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 193,690 199,964 TOTAL ASSETS 799,626 1,115,407

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables 8 220,438 449,038 Provisions 9 90,013 99,574 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 310,451 548,612

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long Term Borrowings 8 69,190 105,950 Provisions 9 48,025 36,177 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 117,215 142,127 TOTAL LIABILITIES 427,666 690,739 NET ASSETS 371,960 424,668

EQUITY Reserves 10 315 328 Retained Earnings 11 371,645 424,340 TOTAL EQUITY 371,960 424,668

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Asset Retained Revaluation Note earnings Reserve Total $$$

Balance at 1 July 2009 276,217 328 276,545 Surplus / (Loss) attributable to members 148,123 148,123 Balance at 30 June 2010 424,340 328 424,668 Surplus / (Loss) attributable to members (52,695) (13) (52,708) Balance at 30 June 2011 371,645 315 371,960

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts Donations 49,496 50,047 Grants - Government & Private 2,321,653 2,335,700 Interest Received 28,040 22,852 Other 528,982 480,402 Total 2,928,171 2,889,001

Less Payments Employment Costs - Salaries & Superannuation (1,886,078) (1,396,095) Suppliers (1,255,546) (895,989) Total (3,141,624) (2,292,084)

Net cash used in operating activities 14 (213,453) 596,917

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment 36,000 129,215 Payments for property, plant & equipment (92,458) (188,575) Net cash used in investing activities (56,458) (59,360)

Total cash provided operating & investing activities (269,911) 537,557

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net increase/(decrease) in cash (269,911) 537,557 Cash at 1 July 2010 849,369 311,812

Cash at 30 June 2011 4 579,458 849,369

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 9

SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies The carrying amounts of motor vehicles, equipment & fixtures are reviewed annually by the SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited is an individual entity incorporated in NSW under the Co-operative to ensure the carrying amounts are not in excess of the recoverable amount from Co-operatives Act 1992. those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net Basis of Preparation cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Depreciation Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the requirements of the NSW Motor vehicles, equipment & fixtures are depreciated on a straight line basis at rates calculated to Co-operatives Act 1992. allocate the cost less the estimated residual value over the estimated useful life of each asset. The Co-operative is recognised as a reporting entity and accordingly is required to provide a The assets' carrying values are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances detailed comprehensive financial report together with compliance notes and a detailed cash flow indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. An asset's carrying account is written down report. immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would recoverable amount. result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events Profit and loss on disposal are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that amounts are included in the income statement. the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below. They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate financial assets and financial liabilities. Equipment & Fixtures 11.25% - 50% Motor Vehicle 25% Accounting Policies Impairment of Assets Income Tax At each reporting date, the Co-operative reviews the carrying amounts of its assets' to determine The Co-operative is operated as a non-profit organisation with income and any surplus being whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such applied solely toward the promotion of the objects of the Co-operative. indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. The income of the Co-operative is exempt from Australian Income Tax under Subdivision 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 item 1.1 charitable institution. If the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the cash generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount.

Motor Vehicles, Equipment & Fixtures An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its Each class of property, motor vehicles equipment & fixtures is carried at fair value or cost less any recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, where applicable. carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in income.

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The carrying amounts of motor vehicles, equipment & fixtures are reviewed annually by the Co-operative to ensure the carrying amounts are not in excess of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

Depreciation

Motor vehicles, equipment & fixtures are depreciated on a straight line basis at rates calculated to allocate the cost less the estimated residual value over the estimated useful life of each asset.

The assets' carrying values are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. An asset's carrying account is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Profit and loss on disposal are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These amounts are included in the income statement.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Equipment & Fixtures 11.25% - 50% Motor Vehicle 25%

Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date, the Co-operative reviews the carrying amounts of its assets' to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.

If the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the cash generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in income.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Financial Instruments Provisions

Recognition Provisions are recognised when the Co-operative has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that Financial instruments are initially recognised at cost on the trade date, which includes transaction outflow can be reliably measured. costs, when the contractual rights or obligations exist. After initial recognition, financial instruments are measured as set out below: Cash and Cash Equivalents

Investments Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. All investments are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given and including acquisition charges associated with the investment. Revenue After initial recognition, investments, which are classified as held for trading and available-for-sale, are measured at fair value. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognised in the Interest revenue is recognised on a cash basis taking into account the interest rates relevant to the income statement. financial assets.

Gains or losses on available-for-sale investments are recognised as a separate component of Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. equity until the investment is sold, collected or otherwise disposed of, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is Grants are recognised on a cash basis in accordance with AAB1004. Where the recognition criteria included in the income statement. under AASB1004 are not satisfied, than grants are rolled over to the following financial year. Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received. Fair Value

Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for quoted investments. Fundraising Activities: Revenue from Fundraising is recognised when received. A licence to fundraise is currently held for Shares in listed companies are recorded at market value with changes in fair value recorded directly New South Wales and Victoria. Revenue and expenses associated with fundraising have been in equity. disclosed in the divisional profit & loss statement together with additional information disclosed on pages 29 - 30. Employee Benefits Donated Services: Where services are donated to the Co-operative, no assessment of the value of those services is Provision is made for the liability due to employee benefits arising from services rendered by included in the financial statements. employees to the reporting date. Employee benefits expected to be settled within one year have been measured at their nominal amount. Other employee benefits payable later than two years have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for Goods and Services Tax (GST) those benefits. Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the The Co-operative recognises a liability for maternity/ paternity leave for employees based on an amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances agreed nine week period. The liability is recognised only when the obligation to pay is readily the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the measurable and payable within the next twelve months. expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

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Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Co-operative has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Revenue

Interest revenue is recognised on a cash basis taking into account the interest rates relevant to the financial assets.

Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Grants are recognised on a cash basis in accordance with AAB1004. Where the recognition criteria under AASB1004 are not satisfied, than grants are rolled over to the following financial year.

Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received.

Fundraising Activities: Revenue from Fundraising is recognised when received. A licence to fundraise is currently held for New South Wales and Victoria. Revenue and expenses associated with fundraising have been disclosed in the divisional profit & loss statement together with additional information disclosed on pages 29 - 30.

Donated Services: Where services are donated to the Co-operative, no assessment of the value of those services is included in the financial statements.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

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

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

Trade and Other Payables 2 Revenue and Other Income

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for Revenue goods and services received by the Co-operative during the reporting period, which remain unpaid. Revenue from government grants & other grants: The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of Federal government grants 431,147 233,876 recognition of the liability. State government grants 969,282 875,828 Other government grants 3,300 2,700 Economic Dependency Other organisations 1,162,697 968,023 2,566,426 2,080,427 The organisation is largely dependent on the continued support of Government Grants and financial Other revenue: support from various Philanthropic Foundations in order to fund its operations. Dividends received 26 28 Interest received 28,040 22,851 Comparative Figures 28,066 22,879 Total revenue 2,594,492 2,103,306 When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Other income Gain on disposal of property, plant & equipment 5,656 30,523 Where the Co-operative has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective Charitable income and fundraising 117,032 100,480 restatement of items in its financial statements, or reclassified items in its financial statements, an Other 461,422 429,942 additional statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will Total other income 584,110 560,945 be disclosed.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments Total Revenue and Other Income 3,178,602 2,664,251

The committee members evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial 3 Profit for the Year statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information.

Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and Profit from continuing operations includes the following specific expenses: economic data, obtained both externally and within the Co-operative. Auditors' Remuneration

New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors for:- The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued new and amended Accounting Standards Auditing the accounts and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods and which the 14,500 14,000 Co-operative has decided not to early adopt. These are not expected to have a material impact on Other services 7,950 7,050 the Co-operative. 22,450 21,050

Depreciation

Depreciation of motor vehicles, plant & equipment 68,376 60,623

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

2 Revenue and Other Income

Revenue Revenue from government grants & other grants: Federal government grants 431,147 233,876 State government grants 969,282 875,828 Other government grants 3,300 2,700 Other organisations 1,162,697 968,023 2,566,426 2,080,427 Other revenue: Dividends received 26 28 Interest received 28,040 22,851 28,066 22,879 Total revenue 2,594,492 2,103,306

Other income Gain on disposal of property, plant & equipment 5,656 30,523 Charitable income and fundraising 117,032 100,480 Other 461,422 429,942 Total other income 584,110 560,945

Total Revenue and Other Income 3,178,602 2,664,251

3 Profit for the Year

Profit from continuing operations includes the following specific expenses:

Auditors' Remuneration Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors for:-

Auditing the accounts 14,500 14,000 Other services 7,950 7,050 22,450 21,050

Depreciation

Depreciation of motor vehicles, plant & equipment 68,376 60,623

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

8 Trade and Other Payables 4 Cash and Cash Equivalents Current Reconciliation of cash Grants in Advance 10,500 255,273 Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Creditors & Accruals 152,042 120,468 statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related Goods & Services Tax Liability 21,135 36,537 items in the balance sheet as follows: Finance Contracts Amounts payable within 12 months 36,761 36,760 220,438 449,038 Cash at Bank 181,791 201,712 Non-Current Fundraise Traders Account 36,728 37,294 Finance Contracts 69,190 105,950 Raffles Account 19,506 12,720 ING Direct 338,733 595,693 Petty Cash Float 2,700 1,950 9 Provisions 579,458 849,369

Provision for Long Service Leave - Current 16,008 12,058 5 Trade and Other Receivables Provision for Long Service Leave - Non Current 48,025 36,177 Provision for Annual Leave 74,005 55,877 Current Provision for Maternity Leave - 31,639 Sundry Debtors 11,404 38,420 Total provisions 138,038 135,751 Deferred Interest Finance Contracts 12,574 25,154 Rental Bond 2,500 2,500 Analysis of Total Provisions 26,478 66,074 Current 90,013 99,574 Non-current 48,025 36,177 6 Financial Assets 138,038 135,751 10 Reserves Non-Current Shares in Public Companies at market value 660 674 Asset Revaluation Reserve Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd 315 328

7 Motor Vehicles, Equipment & Fixtures 11 Retained Earnings Motor Vehicles, Equipment & Fixtures: At cost 312,110 351,451 Retained surplus at the beginning of the financial year 424,340 276,217 Accumulated depreciation (119,080) (152,161) (Net deficit) Net surplus attributable to members of the Co-operative 193,030 199,290 (52,695) 148,123 Retained Surplus at the end of the financial year 371,645 424,340

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

8 Trade and Other Payables

Current Grants in Advance 10,500 255,273 Creditors & Accruals 152,042 120,468 Goods & Services Tax Liability 21,135 36,537 Finance Contracts Amounts payable within 12 months 36,761 36,760 220,438 449,038 Non-Current Finance Contracts 69,190 105,950

9 Provisions

Provision for Long Service Leave - Current 16,008 12,058 Provision for Long Service Leave - Non Current 48,025 36,177 Provision for Annual Leave 74,005 55,877 Provision for Maternity Leave - 31,639 Total provisions 138,038 135,751

Analysis of Total Provisions Current 90,013 99,574 Non-current 48,025 36,177 138,038 135,751 10 Reserves

Asset Revaluation Reserve Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd 315 328

11 Retained Earnings

Retained surplus at the beginning of the financial year 424,340 276,217 (Net deficit) Net surplus attributable to members of the Co-operative (52,695) 148,123 Retained Surplus at the end of the financial year 371,645 424,340

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

12 Financial Instruments (b) Other related Parties Financial Risk Management The following amounts were paid to K Yalda 232,652 175,402 trading as Yaltech for IT services (hardware and The Co-operative's financial instruments consist primarily of deposits with banks, local money software support) market instruments, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable, and leases.

The Co-operative does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2011. 14 Cash Flow Information A finance committee reviews the Co-operatives overall risk management strategy to assist in meeting financial targets and minimise potential adverse effects on financial performance. 1. Reconciliation of Cash

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at banks and Credit Risk investments in money market instruments. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance of follows: counter parties of contractual obligations that could lead to financial loss.

The Co-operative does not have a material credit risk exposure as a major source of revenue is the Cash receipt of Federal, State and Local Government Grants. The majority of these are in accordance Cash Floats 2,700 1,950 with three year funding agreements. Cash at Bank 576,758 847,419 579,458 849,369 Liquidity Risk 2. Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Co-operative may encounter difficulty in paying its debts or meeting financial obligations. Liquidity risk is managed by the use of budgets, cash flows Operating results (52,695) 148,124 and regular reviews by the committee. Non-Operating cash flows in operating surplus Depreciation 68,376 60,623 13 Related Party Transactions Loss on sale of assets -- (a) Key Management Personnel Remuneration Profit on sale of assets (5,656) (30,523) Post employment Change in Assets and Liabilities Short-term benefits benefit Decrease / (Increase) in receivables 27,016 (5,621) Salary Super Bonus Non-cash Other Long-term Total Benefits benefits Increase / (Decrease) in payables 7,393 94,819 2010 Total Increase / (Decrease) in GST liabilities (15,401) 20,968 remuneration 103,016 9,271 - 6,184 -- - Increase / (Decrease) in provisions 2,287 53,254 2011 Decrease/(Increase) Grants in advance (244,773) 255,273 Total Net Cash Provided (213,453) 596,917 remuneration 108,702 9,783 - 4,780 -- -

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2011 2010 $$

(b) Other related Parties The following amounts were paid to K Yalda 232,652 175,402 trading as Yaltech for IT services (hardware and software support)

14 Cash Flow Information

1. Reconciliation of Cash

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at banks and investments in money market instruments. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:

Cash Cash Floats 2,700 1,950 Cash at Bank 576,758 847,419 579,458 849,369

2. Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided

Operating results (52,695) 148,124

Non-Operating cash flows in operating surplus Depreciation 68,376 60,623 Loss on sale of assets -- Profit on sale of assets (5,656) (30,523) Change in Assets and Liabilities Decrease / (Increase) in receivables 27,016 (5,621) Increase / (Decrease) in payables 7,393 94,819 Increase / (Decrease) in GST liabilities (15,401) 20,968 Increase / (Decrease) in provisions 2,287 53,254 Decrease/(Increase) Grants in advance (244,773) 255,273

Net Cash Provided (213,453) 596,917

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

17 Funding 15 Commitment to Expenditure The Co-operative has incurred the following contractual obligations. Amounts payable under the During the year, SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited received funding from the following Federal & agreements are as follows: State Government Departments:-

(a) Rental Property Lease Federal Department of Families, Housing, Community Services, & Indigenous Affairs ( FaHCSIA) Payable not later than 12 months 13,410 16,041 Corrective Services NSW between 12 months and five years 0 13,400 Attorney - General's Department greater than five years 00 Department of Justice Victoria 13,410 29,441 Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) Indigenous Co-ordination Centre - Kempsey (b) Equipment Rental Department of Attorney General and Justice, Juvenile Justice NSW Department Family & Community Services NSW Payable not later than 12 months 166,278 0 between 12 months and five years 366,738 0 greater than five years 00 533,016 -

The signed agreement executed with Telstra also provides for a credit of $65,026 as follows:13th month of the agreement credit of $32,513, and 25th month of the agreement credit of $32,513

16 Co-operative Details

The registered office of the Co-operative is:

SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited

The Cottage Holker Street SILVERWATER NSW 2128

The principal place of business is:

The Cottage Holker Street SILVERWATER NSW 2128

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

17 Funding

During the year, SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited received funding from the following Federal & State Government Departments:-

Federal Department of Families, Housing, Community Services, & Indigenous Affairs ( FaHCSIA) Corrective Services NSW Attorney - General's Department Department of Justice Victoria Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) Indigenous Co-ordination Centre - Kempsey Department of Attorney General and Justice, Juvenile Justice NSW Department Family & Community Services NSW

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED TO THE MEMBERS OF SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

Report on the Financial Report Auditors' Opinion

We have audited the accompanying financial report of SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited (the In our opinion: Co-operative) which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011 and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on The financial report of SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited is in accordance with the NSW Co-operatives that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the statement by Act 1992 including: members of the committee. (i) giving a true and fair view of the Co-operative's financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and Committee's Responsibility for the Financial Report (ii) complying with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting The committee of the Co-operative is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial Interpretations) and the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992. report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992 . This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining We also report that: internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; (i) the financial statements show a true and fair view of the financial result of fundraising appeals and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. conducted during the year; Auditors' Responsibility (ii) the accounting and associated records have been properly kept during the year in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations; Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our (iii) money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year has been properly audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain Regulations; and reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. (iv) at the date of this report, there are reasonable grounds to that the Co-operative will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk Name of Firm: Myers & Naumburger assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation Chartered Accountants of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also Name of Partner: ______includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting Sharon Myers B.Bus. ACA 25888 Registered Company Auditor 4547 estimates made by the committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. Address: Suite 8, 50 Great North Road, Five Dock NSW 2046 We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Dated this day of Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

Auditors' Opinion

In our opinion: The financial report of SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited is in accordance with the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992 including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the Co-operative's financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992.

We also report that:

(i) the financial statements show a true and fair view of the financial result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year; (ii) the accounting and associated records have been properly kept during the year in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations; (iii) money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year has been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations; and (iv) at the date of this report, there are reasonable grounds to that the Co-operative will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

Name of Firm: Myers & Naumburger Chartered Accountants

Name of Partner: ______Sharon Myers B.Bus. ACA 25888 Registered Company Auditor 4547

Address: Suite 8, 50 Great North Road, Five Dock NSW 2046

Dated this 12th day of October 2011

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DECLARATION BY THE DIRECTORS DECLARATION BY THE DIRECTORS This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on The directors have determined that the Co-operative is a reporting entity as defined in Statement of behalf of the directors by: Accounting Concepts 1: Definition of a Reporting Entity, The financial statements have therefore been prepared having regard to applicable accounting standards, urgent issues & group concensus views as specified by the accounting profession. Director: ______The directors have determined that this general purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance Helen Wiseman with those accounting standards and the basis of accounting outlined in Note 1 to the accounts.

In the opinion of the directors of the Co-operative the financial report as set out of pages 1 to 23

1. Presents a true view of the financial position of the Co-operative as at 30 June 2011, and its Director: ______performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Arthur Begetis Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

Dated this day of 2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Co-operative will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

3. (a) The Co-operative has kept such accounting records as correctly explain the transactions and financial position of the Co-operative.

(b) The Co-operative has kept its accounting records in such a manner as would enable true and fair accounts of the co-operative to be prepared from time to time.

(c) The Co-operative has kept its accounting records in such a manner as would enable the accounts to be conveniently and properly audited in accordance with the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992.

(d) The accounts have been properly prepared by a competent person. 4. (a) The accounts give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure with respect to fundraising appeals;

(b) The Balance Sheet gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Co-operative with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(c) The provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, the regulations under the Act and the conditions attached to the fundraising authority have been complied with by the Co-operative; and

(d) The internal controls exercised by the Co-operative are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the Co-operative from any of its fundraising appeals.

I, Helen Wiseman C/- Suite 201, 79 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW 2066 and I, Arthur Begetis C/- KPMG 10 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000 certify that:

(a) We are members of the committee of SHINE For Kids Co-operative Limited.

(b) We attended the annual general meeting of the Co-operative.

(c) We are authorised by the attached resolution of the board to sign this certificate. (d) This annual statement was submitted to the members of the Co-operative at its annual general meeting.

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

DECLARATION BY THE DIRECTORS This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the directors by:

Director: ______Helen Wiseman

Director: ______Arthur Begetis

Dated this 18th day of October 2011

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

INCOME EXPENSES Funding - Federal Government 431,147 233,876 Advertising & Promotion 490 - Funding - State Government 969,282 875,828 Audit & Accountancy Fee 22,450 21,050 Funding - Local Government 3,300 2,700 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 15,142 55,555 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 1,162,697 968,023 Bank Charges 2,977 2,644 Donations 54,684 56,643 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 27,666 11,159 Fundraising Initiatives 117,032 100,480 Client Support Services 87,753 79,987 Service Fees 406,717 370,157 Consultants Fees 23,691 16,178 Interest Received 28,040 22,851 Computer Expenses 186,656 131,170 Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets 5,656 30,523 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 51,602 45,588 Sundry Income 47 3,170 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 16,774 15,035 Employment Support & Supervision Costs 1,824 - 3,178,602 2,664,251 Fundraising Expenses 66,976 63,744 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 4,850 4,453 Legal Fees 3,063 - Management Fees 406,252 370,157 Meeting Expenses 9,394 5,030 Membership Fees Paid 7,970 5,623 Motor Vehicle Expenses 87,939 68,652 Postage, Freight & Courier 8,433 5,145 Printing & Stationary 18,958 21,493 Publications & Information Resources 4,538 1,570 Rent 16,041 13,780 Repairs & Maintenance 1,501 - Salaries & Wages 1,953,461 1,492,619 Staff Amenities 10,996 10,785 Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 137,272 43,546 Training & Development (Staff) 26,101 9,627 Travel & Accomodation 25,917 17,796 Utilities 1,210 1,224 Volunteer Costs 3,400 2,518 3,231,297 2,516,128 (Deficit)/ Surplus for the year (52,695) 148,123

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CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

EXPENSES Advertising & Promotion 490 - Audit & Accountancy Fee 22,450 21,050 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 15,142 55,555 Bank Charges 2,977 2,644 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 27,666 11,159 Client Support Services 87,753 79,987 Consultants Fees 23,691 16,178 Computer Expenses 186,656 131,170 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 51,602 45,588 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 16,774 15,035 Employment Support & Supervision Costs 1,824 - Fundraising Expenses 66,976 63,744 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 4,850 4,453 Legal Fees 3,063 - Management Fees 406,252 370,157 Meeting Expenses 9,394 5,030 Membership Fees Paid 7,970 5,623 Motor Vehicle Expenses 87,939 68,652 Postage, Freight & Courier 8,433 5,145 Printing & Stationary 18,958 21,493 Publications & Information Resources 4,538 1,570 Rent 16,041 13,780 Repairs & Maintenance 1,501 - Salaries & Wages 1,953,461 1,492,619 Staff Amenities 10,996 10,785 Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 137,272 43,546 Training & Development (Staff) 26,101 9,627 Travel & Accomodation 25,917 17,796 Utilities 1,210 1,224 Volunteer Costs 3,400 2,518 3,231,297 2,516,128 (Deficit)/ Surplus for the year (52,695) 148,123

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 27

SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT 1991

SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED Summary of Fundraising appeals conducted during the year ABN 60 662 072 775 The Co-Operative holds an authority to fundraise under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act of 1991. During the year, the Co-Operative engaged in fundraising activities as defined by the NSW Charitable OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER OF OPINON Fundraising Act. The total income from these activities amounted to $1,113,846. Of this amount, ON THE 2011 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS $171,715 was derived from fundraising appeals, and gifts from individuals and businesses, and $942,131 raised from trusts and foundations. Income from trusts and foundations is shown against the program stream to which the funding relates, and not in the Divisional Profit and Loss Statement - Fundraising. Disclaimer 2011 2010 The additional financial data presented in the following pages is in accordance with the books and records of SHINE for Kids Co-operative Limited which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our $ %$% statutory audit of the Co-operative for the period ended 30 June 2011. It will be appreciated that our Consolidated Fundraising Efforts statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such financial data and no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. Neither the firm nor any Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person (other than fundraising 207,350 / 1,113,846 19% 191,532 / 996,594 19% our client) in respect of such data, including any errors or omissions therein however caused. Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 906,496 / 1,113,846 81% 805,062 / 996,594 81%

Fundraising Events

Name of Firm: Myers & Naumburger SHINE for Kids conducted one event during the year. Expenses for the event were provided pro Chartered Accountants bono.

Name of Partner ______Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from Sharon Myers B.Bus. ACA 25888 Registered Company Auditor 4547 fundraising 1,097 / 6,580 17% Nil Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 5,483 / 6,580 83% Nil Dated this 12th day of October 2011 Fundraising Gaming Activities SHINE for Kids operated House Bingo in Junee during the year.

Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 1,754 / 2,567 68% Nil Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 813 / 2,567 32% Nil

Fundraising conducted jointly with traders

Revenue 71,401 75,226 Less payments to trader 50,394 54,972 Gross Contribution 21,007 20,254

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT 1991

Summary of Fundraising appeals conducted during the year

The Co-Operative holds an authority to fundraise under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act of 1991. During the year, the Co-Operative engaged in fundraising activities as defined by the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act. The total income from these activities amounted to $1,113,846. Of this amount, $171,715 was derived from fundraising appeals, and gifts from individuals and businesses, and $942,131 raised from trusts and foundations. Income from trusts and foundations is shown against the program stream to which the funding relates, and not in the Divisional Profit and Loss Statement - Fundraising.

2011 2010 $ %$% Consolidated Fundraising Efforts Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 207,350 / 1,113,846 19% 191,532 / 996,594 19% Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 906,496 / 1,113,846 81% 805,062 / 996,594 81%

Fundraising Events SHINE for Kids conducted one event during the year. Expenses for the event were provided pro bono.

Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 1,097 / 6,580 17% Nil Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 5,483 / 6,580 83% Nil

Fundraising Gaming Activities SHINE for Kids operated House Bingo in Junee during the year.

Total cost of Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 1,754 / 2,567 68% Nil Net surplus from Fundraising / gross income from fundraising 813 / 2,567 32% Nil

Fundraising conducted jointly with traders

Revenue 71,401 75,226 Less payments to trader 50,394 54,972 Gross Contribution 21,007 20,254

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FUNDRAISING ACT 1991 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Specific Appeal Comparisons 2011 2010 $$

Gross Income Expenditure 2011 Surplus % 2010 Surplus NSW Chocolate Drives 22,748 13,350 9,398 41% 946 Mail Out - Christmas Drive 3,745 1,358 2,387 64% 3,000 INCOME Funding - Federal Government Mail Out - National Family Week 3,450 1,358 2,092 61% N/A 431,147 233,876 Mail Out - End of Financial Year Appeal Funding - State Government 925,949 875,828 2010 (Funds received July 2010) 170 0 170 100% 2,480 Funding - Local Government - 200 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 941,858 827,413 BBQ's 2,024 659 1,365 67% 489 Donations 2,792 7,629 Fundraising Initiatives 2,622 7,099 Service Fees 313,882 251,192 Interest Received 22,903 19,558 Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets 5,656 - 2,646,809 2,222,795 EXPENSES Advertising & Promotion 490 - Audit & Accountancy Fee 20,147 18,817 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 14,087 54,095 Bank Charges 1,109 873 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 12,103 10,892 Client Support Services 60,129 71,879 Consultants Fees 23,691 12,549 Computer Expenses 173,270 123,438 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 43,857 45,588 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 15,957 14,409 Employment Support & Supervision Costs 1,824 - Fundraising Expenses 517 696 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 4,431 4,090 Legal Fees 3,015 - Management Fees 355,511 326,593 Meeting Expenses 8,514 3,977 Membership Fees Paid 3,981 4,705 Motor Vehicle Expenses 81,366 66,299 Postage, Freight & Courier 7,778 4,831 Printing & Stationary 17,243 19,656 Publications & Information Resources 2,518 877

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DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

NSW

INCOME Funding - Federal Government 431,147 233,876 Funding - State Government 925,949 875,828 Funding - Local Government - 200 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 941,858 827,413 Donations 2,792 7,629 Fundraising Initiatives 2,622 7,099 Service Fees 313,882 251,192 Interest Received 22,903 19,558 Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets 5,656 - 2,646,809 2,222,795 EXPENSES Advertising & Promotion 490 - Audit & Accountancy Fee 20,147 18,817 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 14,087 54,095 Bank Charges 1,109 873 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 12,103 10,892 Client Support Services 60,129 71,879 Consultants Fees 23,691 12,549 Computer Expenses 173,270 123,438 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 43,857 45,588 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 15,957 14,409 Employment Support & Supervision Costs 1,824 - Fundraising Expenses 517 696 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 4,431 4,090 Legal Fees 3,015 - Management Fees 355,511 326,593 Meeting Expenses 8,514 3,977 Membership Fees Paid 3,981 4,705 Motor Vehicle Expenses 81,366 66,299 Postage, Freight & Courier 7,778 4,831 Printing & Stationary 17,243 19,656 Publications & Information Resources 2,518 877

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

Repairs & Maintenance 1,456 - VICTORIA Salaries & Wages 1,667,488 1,269,414 Staff Amenities 6,343 9,244 INCOME Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 131,695 39,287 Funding - State Government 43,333 - Training & Development (Staff) 24,413 9,135 Funding - Local Government 3,300 2,500 Travel & Accomodation 16,887 9,215 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 204,454 140,410 Volunteer Costs 2,651 1,944 Donations 3,195 550 2,702,471 2,122,503 Fundraising Initiatives 1,290 15 NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (55,662) 100,292 Service Fees 26,238 - Interest Received 2,326 1,230 Sundry Income - 618 284,136 145,323 EXPENSES Audit & Accountancy Fee 1,319 1,000 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 1,055 1,460 Bank Charges 127 110 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 3,113 - Client Support Services 27,201 3,589 Consultants Fees - 3,629 Computer Expenses 10,419 5,471 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 7,745 - Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 817 626 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 419 363 Legal Fees 48 - Management Fees 26,237 28,564 Meeting Expenses 862 1,053 Membership Fees Paid 1,594 428 Motor Vehicle Expenses 6,543 2,309 Postage, Freight & Courier 627 180 Printing & Stationary 1,672 1,452 Publications & Information Resources 52 113 Rent 16,041 13,780 Repairs & Maintenance 45 - Salaries & Wages 194,037 122,195 Staff Amenities 4,653 1,541

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DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

VICTORIA

INCOME Funding - State Government 43,333 - Funding - Local Government 3,300 2,500 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 204,454 140,410 Donations 3,195 550 Fundraising Initiatives 1,290 15 Service Fees 26,238 - Interest Received 2,326 1,230 Sundry Income - 618 284,136 145,323 EXPENSES Audit & Accountancy Fee 1,319 1,000 Assets Purchased less than $1,000 1,055 1,460 Bank Charges 127 110 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 3,113 - Client Support Services 27,201 3,589 Consultants Fees - 3,629 Computer Expenses 10,419 5,471 Depreciation - Motor Vehicle 7,745 - Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 817 626 Insurance General, Public Liability & Professional Ind. 419 363 Legal Fees 48 - Management Fees 26,237 28,564 Meeting Expenses 862 1,053 Membership Fees Paid 1,594 428 Motor Vehicle Expenses 6,543 2,309 Postage, Freight & Courier 627 180 Printing & Stationary 1,672 1,452 Publications & Information Resources 52 113 Rent 16,041 13,780 Repairs & Maintenance 45 - Salaries & Wages 194,037 122,195 Staff Amenities 4,653 1,541

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SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED SHINE FOR KIDS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ABN 60 662 072 775 ABN 60 662 072 775

DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 2011 2010 $$ $$

Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 5,199 3,567 FUNDRAISING Training & Development (Staff) 661 283 Travel & Accomodation 9,030 8,581 INCOME Utilities 1,210 1,224 Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 16,385 200 Volunteer Costs 749 574 Donations 48,697 48,464 321,475 202,092 Fundraising Initiatives 113,120 93,366 NET DEFICIT (37,339) (56,769) Service Fees 66,597 118,965 Interest Received 2,811 2,063 Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets - 30,523 Sundry Income 47 2,552 247,657 296,133 EXPENSES Audit & Accountancy Fee 984 1,233 Bank Charges 1,741 1,661 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 12,450 267 Client Support Services 423 4,519 Computer Expenses 2,967 2,261 Fundraising Expenses 66,459 63,048 Management Fees 24,504 15,000 Meeting Expenses 18 - Membership Fees Paid 2,395 490 Motor Vehicle Expenses 30 44 Postage, Freight & Courier 28 134 Printing & Stationary 43 385 Publications & Information Resources 1,968 580 Salaries & Wages 91,936 101,010 Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 378 692 Training & Development (Staff) 1,027 209 207,351 191,533 NET SURPLUS 40,306 104,600

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DIVISIONAL PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 2010 $$

FUNDRAISING

INCOME Funding - Philanthropic Trusts & Corporations 16,385 200 Donations 48,697 48,464 Fundraising Initiatives 113,120 93,366 Service Fees 66,597 118,965 Interest Received 2,811 2,063 Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets - 30,523 Sundry Income 47 2,552 247,657 296,133 EXPENSES Audit & Accountancy Fee 984 1,233 Bank Charges 1,741 1,661 Business Planning, Reporting & Evaluation 12,450 267 Client Support Services 423 4,519 Computer Expenses 2,967 2,261 Fundraising Expenses 66,459 63,048 Management Fees 24,504 15,000 Meeting Expenses 18 - Membership Fees Paid 2,395 490 Motor Vehicle Expenses 30 44 Postage, Freight & Courier 28 134 Printing & Stationary 43 385 Publications & Information Resources 1,968 580 Salaries & Wages 91,936 101,010 Telephone & Fax Charges & Internet 378 692 Training & Development (Staff) 1,027 209 207,351 191,533 NET SURPLUS 40,306 104,600

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