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