Annual Report 2009–2010

Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 © Australian Sports Commission 2010

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For general enquiries: Tel: (02) 6214 1111 Fax: (02) 6251 2680 Email: [email protected] Website: ausport.gov.au Senator the Hon Mark Arbib Minister for Sport, Minister for Indigenous Employment, and Economic Development, and Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear

I am pleased to submit the twenty-sixth Annual Report for the Australian Sports Commission, covering the period 2009–10. The report has been prepared to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 as called for under Section 48 of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989.

The Australian Sports Commission is established in accordance with the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The objects, functions and powers of the Australian Sports Commission are prescribed in Sections 6, 7 and 8, respectively, of the Act.

The Commissioners of the Board are responsible, under Section 9 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, for the preparation and content of the Report of Operations in accordance with the Finance Minister’s Orders 2009-10. The Board resolved to adopt the Report of Operations as a true and concise portrayal of the year’s activities.

This report assesses the Australian Sports Commission’s performance against the accountability framework agreed with the Australian Government, and highlights the success of its programs.

I commend this report to you as a record of our achievements.

The Hon Warwick L Smith AM Chair Australian Sports Commission

Leverrier Street Bruce ACT 2617 Tel 61 2 6214 1111 PO Box 176 Belconnen ACT 2616 8 October 2010 Fax 61 2 6251 2680 ABN 67 374 695 240 ausport.gov.au

Contents

Letter of transmittal iii

Chair and Chief Executive Offi cer’s report 1

About the Australian Sports Commission 5

Planning and accountability framework 6

Organisational structure and functions 7

2009–10 performance 11

Outcome 1 Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity 12

Outcome 2 Excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high performance athlete development, and targeted science and research 28

Management and accountability 43

Objects and functions of the Australian Sports Commission 44

Corporate governance 45

Financial management 54

External scrutiny 55

Human resource management 56

Communications and information management 61

| v Appendixes 67

Appendix 1 Australian Sports Commission fi nancial statements 68

Appendix 2 Australian Sports Commission grant allocations to sports, 2009–2010 117

Appendix 3 Australian sports performance highlights 120

Appendix 4 Australian Sports Foundation 129

Appendix 5 Australian Sports Commission staffi ng statistics 162

Appendix 6 Australian Sports Commission corporate partners 164

Appendix 7 Australian Institute of Sport program locations 165

Appendix 8 Contact offi cers 167

Shortened forms 168

Summary of compliance 169

Index 170

vi | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Chair and Chief Executive Offi cer’s report

The 2009–10 year was again a successful one for both the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian sport.

It was also a pivotal year in terms of setting the direction for the future of Australian sport with the announcement in May 2010 of the government’s new strategy, Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success. This strategy built on the recommendations from the Independent Sport Panel Report released in November 2009 and included the single largest funding increase for Australian sport, committing $325 million over the next four years. The new strategy and associated funding have set the platform for implementation of vital reforms which will take Australian sport forward to new highs in performance and contribution to broader government objectives.

The ASC took the opportunity afforded by the Independent Panel’s review and its own previous work on strategic re-positioning to further develop its thinking on system leadership and how to give effect to the panel’s recommendations. The organisation also continued with work to improve its capability to deliver the reforms in conjunction with its system partners.

The role taken by the ASC in leading dialogue around the strategic direction of the Australian sports system and the development of Working Together for Australian Sport — a shared vision for sport — was a core contributor to the ASC re-establishing its system leadership role. This work is an important adjunct to the sport development and improvement strategies set out in Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success. It represents the philosophical underpinnings on which our approaches over the coming years will be built.

Effective engagement and re-establishing more constructive relationships with national sporting organisations (NSOs) and peak bodies, such as the Australian Olympic Committee, were important outcomes realised during the year. These improved relationships are essential precursors to the collaborative partnering and system cohesion objectives that will give life to Working Together for Australian Sport.

The Australian Sports Commission’s performance

The ASC’s overall performance was again strong, with key performance targets met.

This outcome would not have been realised without the strong commitment of ASC staff and Board members during the year, and the cooperative working relationship and support of the Department of Health and Ageing. It is particularly pertinent to note that in April 2010, Mr Greg Hartung OAM retired after 18 months as Chairman and ten years on the ASC Board. Mr Hartung made an outstanding contribution to the ASC and Australian sport over a 25-year period, and it is fortunate his future contribution to Australian sport will continue in his ongoing role as Chair of the Australian Paralympic Committee and in his work for the International Olympic Committee.

The contributions of staff and the leadership of the Board have again ensured that Australian sport and the broader community continue to reap the many and diverse benefi ts of a vibrant sports system.

Improved participation

The Australian Government remains committed to fostering, supporting and encouraging participation in sport and active recreation from the community to high performance level.

CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT | 1 At the same time, the signifi cant contributions of state and territory governments and the non- government sector to this objective are also acknowledged.

The ASC’s Active After-school Communities (AASC) program continued to provide a major contribution to increasing children’s participation in sport or other structured physical activity. More than 150 000 primary school children took part in the program at 3267 sites during the year. These children were provided opportunities to participate in over 70 sports and 20 other physical activities. As well, more than 9000 new coaches were qualifi ed as a part of the program, thereby increasing the capacity for delivery of sport in local communities.

Independent research confi rmed that nearly 80 per cent of parents and community coaches agreed the program is stimulating community involvement in sport. The program also continued to generate a high level of interest in participants joining a local sporting club. Sixty per cent of parents of participating children indicated their child would be interested in joining a club. This outcome is important, as it shows that the AASC program is likely to result in more sustained participation beyond the program, as well as increased support for local clubs.

The ASC also continued its efforts to make participation as inclusive as possible by working with sports and government partners to ensure that people with disability, Indigenous Australians, women, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities were targeted through programs and funding to support their participation.

However, despite the successes achieved both nationally and within individual jurisdictions, the evidence is that participation rates in regular physical activity and sport are not increasing signifi cantly. The Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey results highlight these trends, noting that regular participation in this context includes both activity organised through clubs and organisations as well as non-organised activity. In 2009, the number of Australians aged 15 and over who participated in regular physical activity (at least three times a week) remained the same as in 2008, at 8.2 million, but decreased as a percentage of the population, from 49.3 per cent to 47.7 per cent. In relation to participating once a week, the research identifi ed that there was a reduction from 71.5 per cent of Australians aged 15 and over participating in 2008, down to 69.5 per cent in 20091,2. The fi ve-year trend, while trending positively, highlights that the growth rate is quite low. This evidence suggests there is a need to look for more effective approaches, both nationally and within individual jurisdictions, to increase participation in sport and active recreation.

Excellence in sports performance

The Australian Government is committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality programs that enable Australian athletes to excel at the highest levels of international competition. It also recognises the contribution of state and territory governments and sporting organisations to this objective, and is committed to effective partnering to maximise success.

Australian sport continued to enjoy success at the elite level during 2009–10 in a diverse array of sports. Gold medals were won at world championships or World Cup events in athletics, bowls, canoeing, cricket, cycling, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, motorcycling, netball, orienteering, rugby, sailing, shooting, skiing, softball, surfi ng, swimming, triathlon and water skiing. Australian teams or athletes also held number one rankings in netball, hockey and surf lifesaving.

1 Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, 2010, Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sports Survey 2009 Annual Report. 2 Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, 2009, Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sports Survey 2008 Annual Report.

2 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Australia continued its strong performances in winter sports at the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver. The Australian Paralympic team of 11 athletes doubled Australia’s medal haul from the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, with four medals, and achieved seven top-fi ve placings to cap an excellent Games. The Australian Winter Olympic team also had a highly successful campaign, winning two gold and one silver medal, and achieving the most successful result for Australia at an Olympic Winter Games.

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) program continued to be a major contributor to Australia’s elite sporting success. Sixty-eight per cent (336 athletes) of eligible AIS scholarship holders were chosen to represent Australia in international competition and, as highlighted later in this report, many achieved outstanding results.

In May 2010, the AIS hosted a high performance sports research workshop involving more than 120 participants from NSOs, state and territory institutes and academies of sport, universities, and Australian sports technology research companies. This workshop set the platform for improved national coordination of high performance research and a focus for the lead-up to future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

During the year, the ASC again worked closely with sports to support them in more effective planning and delivery of their high performance programs. Through the Pathways to Podium program strategic review initiative, 18 targeted sports were afforded support and advice to enable them to more effectively lead their high performance programs.

The ASC also allocated fi nancial support totalling $4.5 million to more than 500 elite athletes through the Australian Government Sport Training Grant Scheme.

Key new initiatives

As foreshadowed in 2008–09, this year saw the ASC focus on a number of key new initiatives.

Implementation of the recommendations of the AIS Review was fi nalised and a start was made on developing strategies to build a more cohesive sports system and enhance program coordination within the Australian Government.

Government’s response to the Independent Panel Report

The ASC worked closely with the Department of Health and Ageing to assist the government to develop its responses to the Independent Panel’s report. As a part of this work, the ASC led consultations with sporting organisations and has actively participated in supporting the Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council (SRMC) strategic agenda relating to the development of the new national sport and active recreation policy framework and a new national approach to promote alignment of high performance program delivery by the AIS, and state and territory institutes and academies of sport.

Early in the year, prior to the Panel Report being released, the ASC successfully led dialogue with the National Elite Sports Council, which resulted in a landmark memorandum of understanding being agreed with the state and territory governments in relation to cooperation and greater alignment of high performance program delivery. This work has been infl uential in facilitating further discussion at SRMC of more robust collaborative arrangements.

CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT | 3 ASC system leadership

The ASC’s system leadership role was affi rmed in Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success. Core system leadership activities implemented during the year included:

> commissioning of research into the economic contribution of sport in Australia > the formation of a consortium of academic and industry partners to oversight preparation of a bid for funding for a Cooperative Research Centre for Sport Participation > the scoping of the ASC’s information clearinghouse > a review of the disability sports sector > leadership of a national working party auspiced by SRMC to develop improved coordination of sport program delivery in Indigenous communities.

Future priorities

Looking to 2010–11 and beyond, we are entering a new and exciting phase in Australian sport.

With the Australian Government’s sports strategy settled and work commenced on a number of strategic national initiatives through SRMC, there is a renewed clarity of direction and focus on implementation. In particular, 2010–11 is expected to see a new national sport and active recreation policy framework agreed by the Australian and state and territory governments, and a formal agreement to nationally coordinated delivery of high performance programs. The agreed national priorities and behavioural expectations of system partners will inform individual jurisdictions’ decision-making.

The ASC is also now positioned to commence executing its system leadership role.

Over the next three years, a focus will be on building sports system cohesion. We will see a comprehensive strategy developed and implementation commenced in 2010–11, particularly with the state and territory governments. This work will also look to build improved alignment and cohesion between national, state and territory sporting bodies and their clubs.

The ASC will develop key system strategies consistent with Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success:

> a national sport volunteers strategy > a national social inclusion and sport strategy > a national sport and education strategy.

The ASC will also advance its work to improve whole-of-sport coordination and to be recognised as an important information locus for sport. In particular, the ASC will further develop its information clearinghouse function, and subject to the bid to establish a Cooperative Research Centre for Sports Participation being successful, the ASC will move to ensure timely activation of the centre. Providing an evidence base to demonstrate the contributions of sport to broader government and community objectives will be a core element of this work.

Finally, the ASC will continue to place high priority on capacity and capability building for sporting organisations. This work will link closely with the ASC’s work in building system cohesion and also include a focus on participation program planning and delivery effectiveness in NSOs in 2010–11.

The Hon. Warwick Smith AM Matt Miller Chair Chief Executive Offi cer

4 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION The ASC is the Australian Government body that supports, develops and invests in sport at all levels in Australia. It works closely with NSOs3, state and local governments, schools, and community organisations to support the development of the Australian sports system from the grassroots community level to high performance sport.

The ASC’s focus is on fostering, supporting and encouraging sport participation at the community level, and providing Australian athletes and coaches with the support systems and programs needed to build and sustain international sporting success.

The ASC was established by the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989, which defi nes its role, corporate governance and fi nancial management framework. As a Commonwealth statutory authority, the ASC is subject to the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, which provides the reporting and accountability framework.

During the 2009–10 reporting period the Hon. Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Early Childhood, Childcare and Youth and Minister for Sport, was the Minister responsible for the ASC, together with the Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing.

Planning and accountability framework

The ASC’s Strategic Plan 2006–09 set the direction, strategies and broad approach that allow the ASC to meet its statutory objectives and to achieve the outcomes the Australian Government requires.

In 2009–10, the ASC moved its reporting to a program basis as required of all General Government Sector entities. This resulted in the move from reporting on outcomes and outputs, to outcomes and programs.

The ASC’s planning and accountability framework ensures that it meets its legislative responsibilities and effectively meets its outcomes, which are:

> improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity > excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high performance athlete development, and targeted science and research.

The ASC’s Annual Operational Plan 2009–10, approved by the Minister for Sport, the Hon. Kate Ellis MP, stems from the ASC’s Strategic Plan 2006–09. It refl ects the ASC’s outcomes to ensure consistent reporting on performance measures identifi ed in the ASC’s Portfolio Budget Statements.

The Annual Operational Plan 2009–10 and ASC Portfolio Budget Statements identify six key strategic directions and actions to be undertaken in 2009–10 to support the achievement of ASC outcomes. These provide a framework for the indicators and reference points or targets listed in the ASC Portfolio Budget Statements, as outlined on the following page.

3 The term ‘national sporting organisation’ includes national sporting organisations for people with a disability and the Australian Paralympic Committee where relevant.

6 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Outcome 1: Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity

Program 1.1: National sport system development

Key strategic directions: > Growth in sport participation > Best practice management and governance of sport > Maintaining the integrity of Australian sport > Enhanced leadership in the international sports community

Outcome 2: Excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high performance athlete development, and targeted science and research

Program 2.1: National elite athlete development

Key strategic directions: > Sustained achievements in high performance sport > The Australian Institute of Sport — a world centre of excellence

This annual report responds directly to the performance measures in the Portfolio Budget Statements, utilising the framework outlined above and giving a report of the ASC’s intended and actual performance for the year.

Organisational structure and functions

The ASC’s organisational structure is aligned to the outcome and key activity framework outlined above, with the Sport Performance and Development division, Community Sport division and AIS having primary responsibility for achievement of the outcomes and indicators listed in the Portfolio Budget Statements. The Commercial and Facilities, Finance and Corporate Services divisions provide support to the other divisions in the achievement of the ASC’s outputs. A new System Leadership division was established in February 2010. A brief summary of each of the divisions follows, along with the ASC organisational chart.

The Sport Performance and Development division works to improve Australian sport by developing collaborative partnerships with government agencies, athletes, coaches and sporting organisations, and by providing expertise and resources including funding, policy development, strategy design, education, innovation and performance management. The division enhances the capacity and capability of NSOs to improve governance, business practices, athlete and coach pathways, and the integrity of sport. It also leads the development of international communities through the provision of sports-based programs that contribute to social development, and manages international relations for the ASC.

The Community Sport division aims to foster, support and encourage sport participation at the community level. A key focus is on providing opportunities for people who experience disadvantage to participate in sport and active recreation at the level of their choice in quality,

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION | 7 safe and fun environments. The two key areas within this division are targeted sport programs — which include programs to support the participation of children and youth, Indigenous Australians, women, people with disabilities — and the AASC program.

The AIS is a world centre of excellence for the training and development of elite athletes and coaches aspiring to international success. It provides a world-class daily training environment that includes access to coaching, facilities, sports science and sports medicine, program management, vocational and pastoral care, and competition opportunities to deliver excellence in sporting performances. AIS Performance Research fosters a national approach to applied elite sports performance research that harnesses the AIS research effort and brokers national partnerships with external agencies around high performance outcomes for sport.

The Commercial and Facilities division provides support services to the ASC through management of the property, buildings and infrastructure of the AIS campuses across Australia and overseas, operates commercially based sporting, conference and accommodation facilities, and supports the operation of the Australian Sports Foundation.

The Finance division provides fi nancial management and analysis services to all divisions within the ASC. The division focuses on the provision of responsive and proactive advice and support within the ASC, while continuing to ensure that the government’s fi nancial management and accountability requirements are satisfi ed.

The Corporate Services division provides information, advice and support to all divisions of the ASC. This incorporates advice and support on contemporary people-management strategies, the risk-management framework, social research, legal issues, communications, marketing, and information communication and technology. Corporate Services also provides information to NSOs and the general public through the National Sports Information Network and the National Sport Information Centre.

A new System Leadership division was established in February 2010 to contribute to the government’s response to the Crawford Report and its new direction for Australian sport. This division has commenced the change-management process required to enable the ASC to deliver on the government’s new direction.

The Government and Board Services section supports and enhances the integrity and reputation of the ASC through the coordination of timely and quality contributions to the business of government, the ASC Board and the broader sports sector. This includes the provision of advice to the Minister for Sport and the Australian Government on policy issues affecting the development of sport in Australia.

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ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION | 9

2009–10 PERFORMANCE

Outcome 1: Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity

Outcome 2: Excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high performance athlete development, and targeted science and research Outcome 1 Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity

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Outcome 1 refl ects the Australian Government’s commitment to foster, support and encourage sport participation at the community level.

In 2009–10 the ASC worked with key stakeholders to:

> better enable NSOs, system partners and clubs to provide safe, enjoyable and inclusive environments that foster long-term participation in sport for all participants > continue to deliver a quality AASC program, with strong relationships established with NSOs and state sporting organisations to foster the transition of children into local club sport > provide opportunities for people who experience disadvantage to participate in sport and active recreation at the level of their choice > develop strategies and programs to improve recruitment of new participants, better management of clubs, accreditation of coaches and offi cials, and access to quality sport for target population groups > conduct and coordinate research and evaluation to demonstrate the value of sport and investigate barriers to participation and the impact of key ASC strategies and programs > provide specialised sports-sector expertise, services and support to NSOs and other system partners based on their needs and priorities (key areas of focus included high performance, governance, business management and planning, integrity in sport, coaching and offi ciating, and online education) > design, implement and manage funding and service-level agreements with NSOs and other key stakeholders > manage grant programs — Local Sporting Champions, Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women, and the Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) > expand and extend the Australian Sports Outreach Program in the Pacifi c, India and the Caribbean.

Program 1.1 — national sport system development — contributes to the achievement of Outcome 1. The following section reports on the ASC’s performance against key performance indicators in relation to Program 1.1 as set out in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2009–10.

12 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Growth in sports participation

Qualitative deliverables > Major partnerships with Australian Government and non-government stakeholders at national and state levels to support increased participation in sport at the community level > Conduct ongoing research to demonstrate the value of sport, particularly in relation to the health, social, environmental, education and economic benefi ts of participating at the community level

Result > At the national level, key partnerships were established with the Department of Health and Ageing, the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to support increased participation by Indigenous Australians; the Offi ce for Women within FaHCSIA to support the involvement and training of women in sport leadership roles; and Diabetes Australia in the promotion of the AASC program’s Turning to Sport for Good Health campaign. > The ASC also worked with seven state and territory departments of sport and recreation to support: the participation of Indigenous Australians in structured mainstream sporting programs; the implementation of the Sports CONNECT framework which supports the involvement of people with disabilities in sport, and other initiatives to build the capacity of sporting organisations to deliver participation at the community level. > The ASC provided funding and/or assistance to selected NSOs to enable the implementation of key initiatives that support the participation of Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities and women. > Major research projects implemented during 2009–10 included research into the economic contribution of sport in Australia, the sport sectors’ perceptions about the ethical and integrity issues confronting modern sport delivery, the portrayal of women in sport by the media, factors that infl uence the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical recreation, and the positive benefi ts associated with the participation of Indigenous Australians in targeted surfi ng programs.

2009–10 Quantitative deliverables target

Number of sites delivered under the AASC program 3250

Number of NSOs participating in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme 72

Number of NSOs participating in the National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme 32

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 13 Result > The AASC program was delivered in 3267 sites in Semester 1, 2010. The additional sites can be attributed to the absorption of sites from the All Australian Sporting Initiative into the program. > A total of 66 NSOs participated in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, up from 64 NSOs in 2008–09. Other recognised NSOs chose to conduct their accreditation through the Vocational Education and Training sector. > A total of 37 NSOs participated in the National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme, with fi ve additional sports fi nalising their engagement with the scheme during 2009–10.

Qualitative key performance indicators > An increase in stakeholders who believe that the AASC program is stimulating local community involvement in sport and other structured physical activity

Result > Research conducted by Newspoll Market and Social Research with AASC schools and out-of-school-hours care services, community coaches, AASC staff and participating parents found that 78 per cent of parents, 79 per cent of community coaches and 76 per cent of schools and out-of-school-hours care services agree that the program is stimulating community involvement in sport. This compares to agreement by 78 per cent of community coaches and 76 per cent of schools and out-of-school-hours care services in 2007.

2009–10 Quantitative key performance indicators target

Number of NSOs’ training programs registered in the National Coaching 180 Accreditation Scheme

Number of NSOs’ training programs registered in the National Offi ciating 160 Accreditation Scheme

Result > A total of 294 training programs were registered in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, with the rise attributed largely to the enhanced fl exibility within the scheme, enabling NSOs to increase the number of registered programs to meet the needs of their sport. > In all, 241 training programs were registered in the National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme, with the increase again linked to greater fl exibility within the scheme, enabling sports to better meet the needs of their sport.

14 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Active After-school Communities program

The AASC program provides opportunities for primary school children to participate in sport or other structured physical activities after school. An important focus of the program is to build community capacity to deliver sport, expose children and families to sport, and assist the transition of children, families and new coaches into local sporting clubs.

During 2009–10, the program continued to operate at capacity, with more than 150 000 children taking part at over 3200 sites. The program provides primary school children with a fun and safe introduction to a selection of over 70 sports and 20 other structured physical activities. Each school and out-of-school-hours care service chooses the sport or activities to be conducted at their site during the term, with these sports and activities delivered by registered community coaches who are trained through the program.

The AASC program continues to target children who are not traditionally active or involved in mainstream sport. In 2009–10, there was an increased focus on linkages between the program and the transition of children to sporting clubs.

During the year, more than 1200 Community Coach Training programs were conducted free of charge, with 9060 individuals completing training to deliver in the AASC program. This provides a signifi cant increase in the capacity for the delivery of sport in local communities.

Research continued to be critical to monitoring the effi ciency and effectiveness of the program and providing timely feedback to the program concerning areas for improvement and further development. Newspoll completed the AASC 2009–10 Program Monitoring Wave 1 research with schools, out-of-school-hours care services, community coaches and parents. Some of the key fi ndings are outlined below.

> The program is decreasing sedentary behaviour after school. Nearly half (46 per cent) of parents with children who are registered in the AASC program through a school say their child would be engaged in sedentary behaviour if they were not participating in the program. This response was higher for parents in culturally and linguistically diverse households (59 per cent). > The AASC program is not a replacement program for after-school sport or other organised sport. As reported by their parents, 91 per cent of children participating in the program through a school have no alternative after-school sport or structured physical activities available to them, are unaware of alternative activities or would not use alternative activities. > The role of the program’s Regional Coordinator is highly valued and seen as important to delivery of the program in schools and out-of-school-hours care services (92 per cent school and out-of-school-hours care services representatives see it as ‘important’, which includes 69 per cent of these representatives who view it as ‘very important’) and overall satisfaction with Regional Coordinator performance (93 per cent) is at its highest level ever. > Schools (78 per cent) and out-of-school-hours care services (86 per cent) overwhelmingly agree that the AASC program has increased their organisation’s ability to provide sport or other structured physical activity to children of primary school age. > Almost two-thirds (62 per cent) of school and out-of-school-hours care services representatives believe that the program leads to greater local community awareness of sporting clubs and other structured physical activity organisations. > It is agreed by 82 per cent of school and out-of-school-hours care services representatives that since becoming involved in the AASC program, children and families at their site are more aware of the benefi ts of physical activity.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 15 > Of participating parents, 60 per cent indicated that their child would be interested in joining a club as a result of their participation in the program. A partnership with Diabetes Australia in 2009 resulted in the development of the campaign Turning to Sport for Good Health, which aimed to promote the benefi ts of regular physical activity (through sport) and healthy eating to children and their families in the fi ght against the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The AASC program was promoted as an avenue for children to engage in sport and physical activity. Some of the highlights of the campaign included:

> the 1.5 Million Sporting Passes Challenge, which ran in over 2000 sites from 17 to 27 August and successfully achieved the 1.5 million pass target > seven state launch events during National Diabetes Week (12–18 July 2009) > the development of a Turn to Sport and Play for Life music video, with choreography for the video developed in collaboration with Gymnastics Australia > the involvement of 2074 schools and 88 571 children in the campaign — schools received a campaign kit with posters, certifi cates, and a music video pack with CDs, DVDs, posters and dance instructions created by Gymnastics Australia, and they were encouraged to enter the music video competition. The campaign culminated in a gala day event at Floriade in Canberra on 29 September 2009. The Minister for Sport, the Hon. Kate Ellis MP, and Adelaide Crows Australian Football League (AFL) player Nathan Bassett (a type 1 diabetic) completed the 1.5 millionth pass campaign target and offi cially closed the campaign.

The Turning to Sport for Good Health campaign produced the most successful media coverage for an ASC program to date, with 131 media articles on television, radio, newspapers and the internet, reaching an estimated 5.5 million Australians. The ASC’s Turning to Sport for Good Health website had over 9000 page views.

In 2009, the AASC program formed a partnership with VicSport to support the re-establishment of clubs within bushfi re-affected areas of Victoria, and to establish sporting opportunities for children. A special initiative grant of $200 000 was provided to VicSport for distribution to clubs within the affected areas, and a range of sporting activities were hosted in Marysville and Flowerdale during terms 1 and 2 of 2010.

Work continued with NSOs to identify strategies where the AASC program could be utilised as a resource to support the growth of the membership base for their sport. The ASC provided detailed reports for 20 NSOs, which included a combination of analysis and stories from the fi eld, highlighting examples where clubs, regional associations and even state bodies have successfully utilised the AASC program as a means to grow their membership base.

Additional work was undertaken with 12 sports to develop a range of initiatives and pilot projects aimed at creating these linkages. For example, during Term 4 in 2009, the AASC program piloted the Gymnastics Australia Team Cheer and AEROSkools programs across 21 schools and out-of- school-hours care services. These resources are now being promoted nationally.

Planning has also been undertaken with NSOs and state and territory departments of sport and recreation regarding a communications campaign, Play for Life — Join a Sporting Club, to be held in Term 3 of 2010.

16 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Targeted sport programs

Fostering growth in sport participation at the grassroots level for specifi c target groups, particularly children, youth, Indigenous Australians, women and people with disabilities, is a priority for the ASC. This focus supports the provision of safe, enjoyable, inclusive environments that foster long-term participation in sport for all participants.

In 2009–10, the ASC focused on working with NSOs and their affi liated associations and clubs, as well as with state departments of sport and recreation to provide specialised expertise, knowledge and resources to assist targeted sports to develop and implement plans that help build their capacity to increase participation.

Support was also provided to individuals through a range of grant programs, including the Local Sporting Champions program, the Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women, and the EITAAP. These initiatives assist athletes, coaches, offi cials and administrators on the development pathway.

Disability In 2009–10 Sports CONNECT, the national initiative designed to assist NSOs and state and territory partners to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities, focused on engaging the disability sector and aligning outcomes at national and state levels with the sports sector. A national Sports CONNECT Disability Sector Network was established, with key partners from the disability sector providing input and direction at a national level. This complemented existing networks at state level, which subsequently gave rise to a number of disability and sport sector charters being formed. These charters articulate specifi c strategies that are to be achieved in the 12-month period. For example, charters were formed with Lifeline in Townsville to target golf and in Lachlan Residencies in New South Wales to target football.

The seven state and territory departments of sport and recreation continue to be key partners in the implementation of the Sports CONNECT framework, with these organisations playing a critical role in connecting targeted sports organisations with disability sector agencies.

Eleven NSOs received funding and direct case management through Sports CONNECT, with these sports supported by the ASC to progress a range of strategies that will create more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport.

The ASC continued to facilitate the delivery of education and training to sports organisations looking to increase the number of people with disabilities participating in sport. In 2009–10 there was greater emphasis on the training and delivery of sport-specifi c workshops, based on material developed by the ASC through the Disability Education Program and delivered by sports with the support of the Sports CONNECT network.

The ASC undertook a major research project to inform government, sport and the disability sector of the factors that infl uence the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical recreation. Conducted in partnership with the University of Technology, Sydney, the project set out to:

> identify the full range of factors that prevent people with disabilities from participating in sport and physical recreation > identify and provide an understanding of the benefi ts people with disabilities derive from participating in sport and physical recreation

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 17 > identify the attitudes and perceptions that infl uence the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical recreation > identify the key messages that would be most effective at infl uencing the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical recreation > identify the extent and range of opportunities currently being provided by the disability service or sport and recreation provider. To date, 139 disability service sector representatives from 97 organisations around the country have attended focus group consultations. In addition, over 1000 people with disabilities completed an online survey allied to the major objectives of the project. The project is due for completion in July 2010.

Sports Ability is an inclusive sports activity program aimed at providing opportunities for young people with high-support needs to take part in fi ve specifi c adapted sports — sitting volleyball, boccia, goalball, table cricket and polybat. In 2009–10, work commenced on expanding the program to include two adapted Indigenous games, as well as modifi ed softball and hockey.

Sports Ability inclusive training is provided to the Sports Ability hubs as a refresher course or to train new staff, as well as to organisations purchasing a Sports Ability kit and requesting training from their relevant Sports CONNECT state coordinator (subject to location and availability). In 2009–10, training sessions were delivered in Darwin, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, involving state department of sport and recreation staff, AASC program staff, teachers, coaches, facility managers and staff from disability service provider organisations. Sports Ability training is now also being used as part of the NSW School Sport Unit’s teacher training for including students with disabilities in sport and active recreation.

Indigenous Australians Sixteen NSOs received funding to develop and implement National Indigenous Sport Action Plans. These plans outline the roles and responsibilities of NSOs, their respective state sporting organisations, and state departments of sport and recreation in coordinating and delivering structured sporting programs and development opportunities for Indigenous Australians. This is often done in partnership with Indigenous Sport Development Offi cers. During 2009–10, more than 80 000 Indigenous Australians participated in these programs.

The ASC continued its partnership with the Department of Health and Ageing to increase the participation and development opportunities for Indigenous Australians in sport and active recreation, and to support Indigenous sportspeople.

Agreements were executed with seven state and territory departments of sport and recreation to employ 27 Indigenous Sport Development Offi cers and to increase the opportunities for Indigenous Australians to participate in structured sport and active recreation activities. During 2009–10, these development offi cers coordinated and/or delivered over 1100 structured sport and active recreation activities to more than 70 000 Indigenous participants.

In the latter part of 2009–10, the ASC executed an agreement for the coordinated delivery of fi ve sport demonstration projects in the Northern Territory over the period of June 2010 — December 2011.

In December 2009, the Sport and Recreation Ministers Council endorsed the establishment of a working party on Indigenous sport and active recreation to examine effectiveness, coordination and delivery issues associated with funding for Indigenous sport and active recreation.

18 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 The ASC is playing a central role in the working party, which also comprises representatives from the Department of Health and Ageing and state representatives from Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland.

This was the second year of a three-year partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to support a surfi ng research project with the University of Queensland. The project, led by the University of Queensland, seeks to gauge the positive benefi ts associated with the participation of Indigenous Australians in targeted surfi ng programs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Surfi ng Australia and relevant state surfi ng affi liates are actively involved in the research project and are ensuring the quality of the sporting experience of Indigenous Australians is at an optimum level.

Through the EITAAP, fi nancial assistance is provided to Indigenous sportspeople (athletes, coaches, offi cials, managers and trainers) who have been selected to participate in national or international level mainstream sporting competitions or events. A total of 712 Indigenous sportspeople (372 males, 340 females) accessed funding through this program. Total program expenditure was $693 667 — an average of $974 per successful applicant. Some 66 per cent of program recipients were from metropolitan areas, with 34 per cent from regional and rural areas. During 2009–10, sport development staff from Hockey Australia and National Talent Identifi cation and Development staff and coaches received cross-cultural awareness training to assist them in better understanding the cultural needs of Indigenous Australians. This training has been designed to assist sporting organisation staff to better understand Indigenous Australian culture and to provide tools to assist them in developing quality relationships with their Indigenous athletes, coaches and offi cials.

Women The promotion of women in sport is a key focus area for the future development of sport in Australia. During 2009–10, the ASC worked with NSOs and non-government women in sport organisations to foster a culture that actively advocates the enduring values of fair play and inclusive practices in sport, and promotes equality and respect for women.

The ASC continued its partnership with the Offi ce for Women for the 2009–10 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women program. The program was enhanced in response to program evaluation fi ndings and recommendations. A new category, communications/media/marketing, was added to assist women to access training and development opportunities in this area, and to create scholarships of up to $10 000 per annum. These scholarships are designed to provide signifi cant longer term training and development opportunities, and to provide support for women to attain senior executive and board positions. A total of 132 grants totalling $500 000 were allocated under this program in 2009–10, compared with 144 grants totalling $400 000 distributed in 2008–09.

Three NSOs received assistance to increase the participation and involvement of women in all areas of sport and at all levels. This project involves elements of capacity building, performance management, service delivery and measurement, and evaluation within a strategic planning, gender-based framework.

This year the ASC commissioned a research report of the portrayal of female athletes and women in sport by the media, titled Towards a Level Playing Field: sport and gender in Australian media, building upon the ASC’s 1996 research titled An Illusory Image. The report was released on 20 May 2010 by the Minister for Sport, the Hon. Kate Ellis MP. It provides empirical data about

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 19 the media coverage of female athletes that can be used to benchmark future research in this area and is the fi rst of its kind, both in Australia and internationally, in terms of the range and quantity of media covered and the depth with which it analyses the representation of women and sport.

The research shows that coverage of women in sport made up 9 per cent of all sports coverage in Australian television news and current affairs media, while 7 per cent of non-news programming content on television was devoted to female sport. Male sport, on the other hand, occupied 81 per cent of television news and current affairs reporting, and 86 per cent of non-news programming on television.

Television news reports on female sport had the lowest average duration of all types of sport analysed, with reports on male sport having an average duration of 30 seconds longer than reports on female sport. The report also indicates that female athletes need to win in order to secure media coverage, whereas male athletes tend to receive media coverage regardless of their success.

Pleasingly, the report demonstrates that the era of routinely stereotyping and sexualising female athletes is behind us. When the media covers women’s sports and female athletes, the reporting focuses on athletic performances, is free of sexist language and portrays women as strong and successful.

The issues arising from the research will be a key focus of a workshop scheduled for July 2010. The workshop will bring together representatives of media and corporate sponsors seeking their input into initiatives to bring about change in this area.

Culturally and linguistically diverse The ASC developed an online resource, All Cultures, to provide information to coaches, trainers and volunteers delivering sport and recreation programs to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The resource includes case studies, operational templates, guidelines and tools, plus videos about people overcoming major adversity, all with the aim of making sport more inclusive and to motivate more individuals to get active.

The ASC also partnered with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to promote Harmony Day, held of 21 March 2010, to the sport sector and to promote the importance of sport in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Building on this work, the ASC started working with the Australian Football League and other partners to create an NSO information package on inclusive sport strategies, incorporating strategies for engaging culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Clubs The ASC’s support for clubs focused on working with NSOs and state and territory departments of sport and recreation to assist them in developing and implementing their club development programs and resources.

During 2009–10, the ASC also maintained its range of resources and fact sheets to help clubs and volunteers. The ASC’s website provides a range of links to resources and websites that provide valuable information.

Young people Increased promotion of the Local Sporting Champions program resulted in 2022 individual and 151 team grants being allocated in 2009–10.

20 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 The Local Sporting Champions program is an initiative designed to provide junior sportspeople with fi nancial assistance for the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching, umpiring or refereeing in a national or state sporting competition aligned to an ASC- recognised NSO or national school sport competition. In total, $1.6 million was available for the Local Sporting Champions program, made up of grants of $500 for eligible individuals and $3000 for eligible teams. The program recognises that junior sportspeople can fi nd it diffi cult to meet ongoing costs associated with participating in state or national sporting competitions. It helps to provide individuals and teams with the assistance needed to compete at these competitions.

Coaching and offi ciating

During 2009–10, a National Coaching Advisory Panel was established to provide strategic advice to the ASC Board and senior management on all facets of coaching. This is to ensure the ASC continues to provide national leadership that strengthens the community coaching and high performance coaching system of NSOs and key stakeholders. A similar National Offi ciating Advisory Group was instituted in 2007 and continues to provide strategic advice to the ASC. These groups will provide key input into the development of the National Coaching Strategy and National Offi ciating Strategy initiated during 2009–10.

The ASC continued to collaborate with NSOs in the design and delivery of coach and offi cial development, with fi ve additional sports formalising their involvement in the National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme during 2009–10.

There was an 80 per cent increase in National Coaching Accreditation Scheme registered coach training programs, and a 50 per cent increase in National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme registered offi cials training programs during the current year. This refl ects the increased fl exibility of the schemes, which enable sports to register programs to suit their needs.

During 2009–10, over 37 500 coaches and offi cials received training via the ASC online Beginning Coaching and Beginning Offi ciating courses, an increase of more than 10 000 on 2008–09 fi gures. Since the inception of the courses, 70 660 coaches and 13 555 offi cials have received training.

Some 68 200 accredited coaches and offi cials are currently registered on the Sports Accreditation Online system, enabling them to access information, online services and support from the ASC.

The ASC hosted a National Coaching and Offi ciating Directors workshop involving 40 NSOs, along with representatives from state sporting organisations and state departments of sport and recreation. It also facilitated a meeting of key institutions conducting research into coaching and offi ciating. This reference group will continue to provide valuable direction and support for the development of coaching and offi ciating.

Research

The ASC’s strategic approach to social research was continued and expanded in 2009–10. Key projects included:

> the management of the Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey on behalf of the Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, including the production of the 2009 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 21 > conducting research into the economic contribution of sport in Australia, including development of a framework for understanding sport as an economic activity and analysis of the public policy considerations associated with funding sport > the management and conduct of research exploring the sport sector’s perceptions about the ethical and integrity issues confronting modern sport delivery > scoping a sport clearinghouse, incorporating stakeholder views concerning the concept, a possible business model, implementation approach and challenges, high-level project plan and indicative costs > co-leading a consortium of academic and industry partners to prepare an application to establish a Cooperative Research Centre for Sport, which would support a comprehensive research agenda and assist in determining the degree to which the policies and practices of the ASC (as the sport system leader) result in increased participation in sport, the development of an effective national sports system and sustainable sports.

Best practice management and governance of sport

Qualitative deliverables > Provision of focused initiatives to assist national sporting organisations improve their fi nancial management, business practices such as strategic planning, governance, structural change and commercialisation

Result > 22 NSOs were provided consultancy support and expertise in relation to their structure, governance, management and strategy.

Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Percentage of NSOs assisted in the development and implementation 100 per cent of their strategic plans

Result > The ASC assisted 100 per cent of funded NSOs to develop and implement their strategic plans.

22 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 During 2009–10, a major focus was on building capacity of NSOs, fi nancial analysis and support, governance, and consumer insights as outlined below.

Capability and growth

The ASC worked with sporting organisations to build their internal knowledge and capacity to deliver products and services to the community through the development of board effectiveness, organisational reviews and strategy development. During the past 12 months, work has been done with Badminton Australia, Triathlon Australia and Australian University Sport to develop new strategic directions and focus by facilitating whole of sport consultation processes, developing stakeholder surveys and feedback mechanisms, and distilling key strategic issues into strategy documents from which the sports implement their plans.

The ASC is currently working with Softball Australia, Cycling Australia, Swimming Australia and Netball Australia to develop and implement technology master plans. These strategic technology plans identify the future information and communication technology needs of the sport and its business, and set out a detailed strategy to build the capability and capacity of the organisation to meet the future needs of its members and customers.

Financial analysis

Through the monitoring and oversight of fi nancial performance, the ASC identifi ed those sports that require additional support in achieving their organisational outcomes. The ASC then worked with NSOs through interventions and collaboration to strengthen their fi nancial position and sustainability.

In the last fi nancial year, the ASC supported Cycling Australia through a fi nancial system audit to identify and design internal systems and processes to support the business of cycling, and in particular to be more effective and effi cient in delivery of services and information.

In addition, through its commercialisation program, the ASC worked with Bowls Australia to develop a broadcast strategy, creating a business case and model for a national premier league, which included its governance, management, operational and legal structures, as well as fi nancial modelling, and monitoring and evaluation systems. The ASC also assisted Skate Australia to develop a detailed business case and modelling of a national skate series, including its brand development, sponsorship engagement and broadcast strategy development, and with Hockey Australia to develop a brand strategy and detailed business case for a new international tournament and community product, which included sponsorship, broadcast and calendar development to grow the revenue and sport development opportunities for hockey.

Governance

Through the provision of specialist advice in the area of constitutions, board and organisational structure, strategic planning, and performance management systems, the ASC works with NSOs to enhance their organisational capabilities to enable them to increase the outcomes achieved and the impact sport has within the Australian community.

During 2009–10, the ASC developed terms of reference and supported governance reviews of the sports of swimming and cycling. These reviews will focus on identifying best practice in the management, governance and structure mechanisms of the sport and its constituent parts.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 23 Work has also been done with Squash Australia and Golf Australia to review the operations of their boards and identify areas where they can enhance their organisations’ performance and achievements of their objectives. This includes completing director performance evaluation surveys, and analysing strategy documents and delivery mechanisms.

Consumer insights

By purchasing research and data from industry sources, the ASC provides system partners with consumer insights into the nature and behaviour of consumers in the sports and entertainment industries. Through the development of insights, a strategy can be created that is targeted, informed and reliable, so as to improve the sustainability of the NSOs.

The ASC has worked with Surfi ng Australia to source detailed market research and insights into the brand of surfi ng in Australia, as well as the demographic and socio-economic make up of the core participants and members of the sport. This research will inform and shape the development of Surfi ng Australia’s commercial strategy and ongoing product development. Over the past 12 months, the ASC has purchased market research to support the sports of skate, cycling, triathlon, hockey, surfi ng, netball and bowls to develop key market insights and knowledge that will enable them to design and develop informed business strategies.

Maintaining the integrity of Australian sport

Qualitative deliverables > In partnership with recognised NSOs and other stakeholders, provide information and advice to the sport industry to ensure a fair, safe, ethical and inclusive sporting culture is provided at all levels

Result > The ASC continued to work with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority to support Australia’s anti-doping program; provided information and resources on issues related to child abuse, harassment, discrimination and other inappropriate behaviour in sport; and redeveloped the Play by the Rules website to provide free and practical information and online training to assist sporting organisations in preventing, responding to and managing undesirable and unlawful behaviour in sport.

Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Percentage of NSOs that have reviewed and implemented an ethics in 100 per cent sport policy framework

24 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Result > In total, 100 per cent of funded NSOs have up-to-date member protection policies, refl ecting the focus in 2009–10 on reviewing, updating and implementing member protection policies. Development of a broader ethics/integrity framework will be addressed in 2010–11.

Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Percentage of NSOs that have implemented an up-to-date member 100 per cent protection policy or similar framework that addresses issues relating to harassment, discrimination, child abuse and codes of behaviour

Result > 100 per cent of funded NSOs have up-to-date member protection policies.

The ASC provides leadership to the sport industry in providing a fair, safe, ethical and inclusive culture within sport, and ensuring that sport retains its strong integrity base. The ASC promotes the Essence of Australian Sport initiative, which defi nes the core principles of sport in Australia — fairness, respect, responsibility and safety — and reinforces the belief that everyone has a role to play in promoting and modelling good sportsmanship and fair-play values.

During 2009–10, the ASC commenced development of an education portal and resources for athletes, coaches, sport administrators and role models to support the implementation of the Australian Government’s National Educational and Prevention Action Plan on Illicit Drugs in Sport. It is envisaged that the portal will be a media-rich online courseware tool that utilises a learning management system to deliver courses in a blended learning environment. The project was funded by and conducted in consultation with the Department of Health and Ageing.

The ASC entered a partnership with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to develop practical strategies that can be adapted by the sports sector to reduce the experience and impact of homophobia. A strategic partnership was also formed with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame to conduct a Captains Forum initiative. This initiative brought together the captains of key sporting teams to develop ideas to promote increased participation and thereby address health and wellbeing issues.

Major redevelopment of the Play by the Rules website was completed in 2009–10, including the development of an interactive complaint-handling tool that assists administrators to make informed decisions regarding the handling of issues that arise in clubs.

The ASC conducted two research projects that reviewed complaint handling and resolution in sport, and one major research project that looked at the prevalence, impact and relative priority of ethical and integrity issues in sports.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 25 The Australian Government conducted a review of the anti-siphoning scheme in 2009, in accordance with section 115A of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. Following the release of a discussion paper, ‘Sport on Television: a review of the anti-siphoning scheme in the contemporary digital environment’, members of the public were invited to submit their comments on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the anti-siphoning scheme. The ASC provided one of over 330 submissions to the Sport on Television (Anti-Siphoning) Review in January 2010.

Enhanced leadership in the international sports community

Qualitative key performance indicators > An increase in the knowledge and skills needed to deliver inclusive sport-based programs within the targeted regions > An increase in regular physical activity participation in the targeted regions > Improved social development, such as social cohesion and reduced social problems in the targeted regions

Result > In 2009–10, the ASC improved its approaches to establishing partnerships and linkages with other organisations, including United Nations agencies, in-country governments, sporting federations and other donor nations. This resulted in Sport for Development initiatives being delivered in 11 countries across the Pacifi c, Caribbean and southern Africa, and partnerships being established with four NSOs to deliver sport-based programs in the Pacifi c. > The programs delivered expanded the delivery and quality of regular structured physical activities to more people in more regions, in turn providing greater reach and access to sports. > The ASC designed and implemented approaches to protect children’s rights in the context of sport and physical activities, as well as gathering evidence on behaviour change and attitudes towards children living with a disability.

During 2009–10, the ASC maintained its leadership role in the international sport for development arena. The ASC presented at a number of international conferences and forums, including the Inaugural Pacifi c Sports Ministers meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands (September 2009); the meeting of the Ministers for Youth and Sport in Auckland, New Zealand (March 2010); the Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania General Assembly in Nadi, Fiji, (March 2010); the 30th General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees in Nadi, Fiji (March 2010); and the Sport for Development International Working Group Meeting, Switzerland (May 2010).

26 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 The ASC also contributed to the Platform for Sport for Development and Peace as a member of the steering committee board. Through the Australian Sports Outreach Program, the ASC continued to contribute to the meetings and takes a leadership role in coordinating the efforts of regional organisations through the Oceania National Olympic Committee and the Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania.

The ASC hosted six offi cial visiting delegations from fi ve countries, representing various international governments and institutions. New Memoranda of Understanding in Sports Cooperation were drafted for consideration by four countries. Three of these (Brazil, Malaysia and South Africa) were part of the broader Foreign Ministry led approach, targeting greater government-to-government linkages and one was related to the AIS European Training Centre in Italy.

Australian Sports Outreach Program

In partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), the ASC implements the Australian Sports Outreach Program in targeted regions. The goal of the program is to achieve increased capacity to deliver inclusive sports-based programs that contribute to social development. Each sports-based activity includes capacity-building plans that have been agreed with committed local partners, promotes sustained increases in sport-related participation and contributes to one or more of the following: improved leadership, health promotion, social cohesion and the achievement of public diplomacy outcomes.

In 2009–10, the Australian Sports Outreach Program was expanded and enhanced, as outlined below.

> At the Pacifi c Island Forum in Cairns in August 2009, the Prime Minister announced that $26 million was to be given in support of grassroots sport in the Pacifi c region. This funding, which is provided by AusAID and managed by the ASC, will be directed as follows: − $11 million over fi ve years will be used to expand existing village-based grassroots activities in Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Vanuatu; to provide sporting opportunities for people with disabilities in Fiji; to develop new activities in the Solomon Islands and Tonga; and to extend the Pacifi c Sport Development Grants Program to 2014

− $15 million over fi ve years will go towards establishing and supporting partnerships between Australian and Oceania sports federations and their Pacifi c Islands counterparts to promote collaboration between Australian and Pacifi c sports organisations, which will result in strengthened grassroots sports activities in the Pacifi c communities and improved participation pathways for players, administrators, coaches and offi cials (initial partnerships will focus on cricket, football, netball, rugby league and rugby union, and delivering capacity-building and participation programs that enhance sport for development outcomes in select Pacifi c Island countries). > At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad during November 2009, the Prime Minister announced increased Australian development assistance to the Commonwealth Caribbean region of $60 million over the period 2010–11 to 2013–14. The funding is to be provided by AusAID and includes $600 000 per year for an increased footprint of the Australian Sports Outreach Program in the Commonwealth Caribbean countries. > The Department of Health and Ageing will provide $5.281 million over a four-year period for the expansion of the Australian Sports Outreach Program in India. The program design was undertaken during January–June 2010, and the implementation will begin in July 2010.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 27 Outcome 2 Excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high performance athlete development, and targeted science and research

Total price: $168 040 000

Outcome 2 refl ects the Australian Government’s commitment to work in partnership with NSOs and state and territory institutes and academies of sport to deliver high-quality sports excellence programs that ensure Australian athletes excel at the highest levels of international competition.

In 2009 –10 the ASC worked with key system partners to:

> provide specialised sports sector expertise, services and support to NSOs and other system partners based on their needs and priorities in the areas of high performance, governance, business management and planning, integrity in sport, coaching and offi ciating, and e-capability > manage government investment in the sport system, including funding NSOs and system partners > enhance the capacity and capability of NSOs and system partners to plan, invest in and develop successful high performance pathways > provide input to performance programs to achieve strategic alignment across multiple disciplines > achieve agreement and alignment on prioritisation of resources and coordinated support of the Australian high performance system > ensure that Australia has a world-renowned anti-doping program and that Australian sports comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.

A particular focus during the year was the work with key stakeholders the National Elite Sports Council, Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Paralympic Committee and Australian Commonwealth Games Association to develop a memorandum of understanding. This memorandum formalises the mutual recognition of the important leadership, strategic, coordination and operational roles of the ASC and these system partners in the delivery of high performance sport in Australia.

The memorandum of understanding formalises the commitment of all organisations to work cooperatively in delivering national high performance programs in conjunction with NSOs for the purpose of providing a stronger contribution to international success of Australian athletes at the Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games, Paralympic Games, Paralympic Winter Games, Commonwealth Games and other signifi cant international events. This memorandum is seen as consistent with the direction for increased national alignment with and collaboration in high performance program planning and delivery contemplated in the government’s Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success strategy.

28 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Program 2.1 — national elite athlete development — contributes to the achievement of Outcome 2. The following section reports on the ASC’s performance against key performance indicators in relation to Program 2.1, as set out in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2009–10.

Sustained achievements in high performance sport

Qualitative deliverables > Effective, relevant and timely reviews of individual sports high performance planning documents and program implementation conducted as required > Continue to provide athletes with direct fi nancial support through the Australian Government’s Sport Training Grant scheme to assist them in preparing for elite national competition

Result > The high performance programs of 18 NSOs were reviewed as part of the strategic high performance review program, called Pathways to Podium, that monitored and implemented the high performance plans of the sports. All other funded high performance programs received ongoing support and advice through the year. Specifi c support and advice was provided to program reviews in the sports of women’s cricket, canoeing, bowls and basketball. > The ASC provided fi nancial support to 546 elite athletes through the Australian Government’s Sport Training Grant scheme to assist them in their preparations for specifi c international competitions of signifi cance, including the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Number of high performance people assisted through ASC 40 coaches and scholarship programs: 9 offi cials > coaches (funding terminates 30 June 2010) > offi cials

Result > A total of 75 coaches were assisted, with 32 supported through the National Coaching Scholarship Program and 42 supported in the Elite Coach Development program. > Support was provided to 11 NSOs, with 22 offi cials under the National Offi ciating Scholarship Program.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 29 Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Percentage of funding and services provided that ensures national 100 per cent pathways are in place and effective in delivering continued international success

Number of screened athletes supported and inducted into the National 500 athletes Talent Identifi cation and Development Program supported and 50 inducted

Number of NSO high performance programs engaged in the National 10 NSOs Talent Identifi cation and Development program

Number of medals won by National Talent Identifi cation and 50 athletes Development program athletes at national championships

Number of coaches identifi ed and supported by the National Talent 100 coaches Identifi cation and Development program

Result > The funding and monitoring processes of the ASC are set up so that 100 per cent of the funding and services provided are directed towards ensuring that national pathways are in place and that they are effective in delivering international success. > During 2009–10, a total of 4826 athletes were screened, with 920 of these supported and 452 inducted into the National Talent Identifi cation and Development program. > In all, 13 NSOs were engaged in the National Talent Identifi cation and Development program in 2009–10, an increase of three on the previous year. > Athletes from the National Talent Identifi cation and Development program won a total of 605 medals at national championships, with 511 of these being at junior level and 94 at senior level. > A total of 99 coaches were funded by the National Talent Identifi cation and Development program, and a further 75 coaches engaged with the program.

During 2009–10, the ASC provided 63 NSOs with strategic advice in the areas of governance, management, fi nancial management and sport development, along with detailed information regarding funding and support services available across the ASC.

Other areas where support and assistance were provided to specifi c NSOs included:

> the development of a performance management system for coaches, athletes and support staff involved in high performance programs > input to reviews of coaching accreditation and professional development

30 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 > discussions and negotiations with state affi liates in achieving strategic alignment, particularly where it affected the functionality of the athlete pathway — this also extends to organisational integration initiatives where multiple disciplines operate independently > staff recruitment and participation in key organisational staff selection panels > advice on professional development activities for coaches > advice and education on board effectiveness.

A key focus was the implementation of the Pathways to Podium program with 18 targeted NSOs to effectively lead and manage their own high performance programs. In order to accommodate a long-term view, the Pathways to Podium program extended beyond the national team level to incorporate elite development pathways representing the identifi cation and development of elite athletes. As far as possible, Pathways to Podium program meetings were integrated with existing NSO and ASC high performance management processes.

In addition to service provision, the ASC continued to utilise a proactive risk-rating schedule and fi nancial-monitoring tool to recognise fi nancial risks in an NSO before major issues arise. This resulted in 15 NSOs being assessed as requiring additional fi nancial scrutiny.

The ASC identifi es, analyses and develops intervention strategies, solutions and/or options to improve and sustain Australia’s international success and to improve the effectiveness of NSOs within the national sports system.

The ASC continued to analyse and research key national and international issues, trends and challenges facing NSOs in the pursuit of excellence. Specifi cally, the ASC was involved in reviews of high performance systems of bowls, women’s cricket, canoeing and basketball, and the national athlete career and education programs.

Throughout the year, the ASC maintained and developed profi les of the systems of key international competitor countries. This includes identifying the key resources, structures and programs being delivered by the top ten countries in the world, as well as managing and reporting on Australia’s international athlete and team performances in the lead-up to major world events. This analysis of our international competitors is used to inform high performance planning and high performance program review and management, enabling NSOs to utilise best practice systems from around the world within their own context. Competitor country information is also key to developing future frameworks and informing policy development in Australia.

National Athlete Career and Education

The National Athlete Career and Education network, through the AIS and the state and territory institutes and academies of sport, delivers effective career and education services to around 3000 elite athletes. These athletes are members of national senior squads or are scholarship holders at the AIS or state and territory institutes or academies of sport.

The National Athlete Career and Education program aims to provide holistic athlete development, and has supported elite athletes from around 40 sports each year to achieve sport and life goals through integrating learning, work and sports performance. Elite athletes are eligible for support with career counselling and planning, personal development programs, educational guidance, employment preparation, transitional support, online services (such as ACEOnline), referrals where required, and assistance to manage the balance between sporting and non-sporting pursuits.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 31 Recent research with AIS athletes has highlighted the benefi ts they see in participating in activities outside of sport, such as education or employment. These benefi ts include increasing their longevity in sport and managing the stress of competition, plus an improved transition to life beyond elite sport. Partnerships with universities across Australia as part of the Elite Athlete Friendly University network support further education for elite athletes, and a review of the scheme has indicated high satisfaction with current arrangements.

During 2009–10, athletes who were leaders within their sport were identifi ed and utilised as ambassadors for the Athlete Career and Education program. The Athlete Career and Education Ambassadors were able to share their experiences of athlete career and education with their fellow athletes and discuss the benefi ts they found from further developing their skills and knowledge outside of sport with the help of the Athlete Career and Education program.

Natio nal Talent Identifi cation and Development

The National Talent Identifi cation and Development (NTID) program utilises a multidisciplinary team to assist targeted sports to identify talented athletes and provide the necessary development opportunities to fast-track them into new or existing high performance programs. This is achieved in collaboration with NSOs and system partners through the application of a systematic, evidence-based and multi-factorial approach to talent identifi cation and development.

By assisting targeted NSOs to identify and overcome gaps in their pre-elite coach and athlete development pathways, the NTID program has provided opportunities for a multitude of current, former and aspiring athletes to realise their sporting potential.

In 2009–10 an external review of the NTID program was undertaken. This review identifi ed the following development areas for the program:

> the establishment of an embedded, full-time NTID coordinator/coach within each of the key NSOs > signifi cant increases in the number of paid coaches supporting the development of the next generation of athletes and succession planning for coaches within the high performance system > wider access for more NSOs to recruit, monitor and develop their talent pool supported by NTID education, resource provision and NSO capacity-building initiatives.

32 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 NTID FAST FACTS FOR 2009–10 1 NTID coaching conference held this year 3 The number of NTID PhD scholars 10 The number of athletes tested needed to select one athlete for a NTID program 174 The number of coaches working in the NTID program (57 per cent are directly funded by NTID) 378 The number of athletes (313) and coaches (65) anonymously and independently surveyed by Sport Business Partners to reveal a 95 per cent program satisfaction rating 452 The number of new athletes inducted into NTID programs 605 The number of medals won by NTID athletes at National Championships (511 junior and 94 senior) 920 The total number of athletes supported by NTID 4826 The number of athletes screened through NTID $340 000+ The grant awarded by the Australian Research Council to a multi-disciplinary research team (including NTID) related to improving determinants of Australian sports talent identifi cation and development

HIGH PERFORMANCE CASE STUDY WITH ROWING AUSTRALIA Rowing Australia, through the National Rowing Centre of Excellence and the sports institutes and academies across Australia, has created a national structure to annually assign talented athletes to their respective state institute and academy scholarship programs. Additionally, this structure links with the ASC’s NTID program and National Elite Development program across the country.

The improved structure has provided national clarity on the scholarship criteria for potential athletes and the resultant level of support provided to the scholarship holders.

Some of the benefi ts to sports institutes and academies across Australia include:

> simple awarding of scholarship levels based on agreed national criteria > the collation of all nominating athletes > consistency in how scholarships are awarded across the country > group decisions on where athletes may be located > ensuring that the right athletes will be gaining access to the resources available > open and transparent awarding of scholarships.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 33 Coaching and offi ciating

The ASC provides leadership, facilitation and coordination across the high performance system for the discipline of coaching.

In 2009–10 this initiative transitioned from having a program focus to a more strategic focus, partnering with NSOs and state and territory institutes and academies of sport in the areas of coach profi ling, recruitment, performance development and retention of world-class coaching talent to achieve sustained international success.

Support provided to targeted NSOs and state and territory institutes and academies included:

> delivery of the National Coaching Scholarship Program > delivery of the National Offi ciating Scholarship Program > targeted development opportunities through the Elite Coach Development Program > identifi cation of best practice relating to high performance coaching > development of a national strategy for benchmarking coach capability and capacity > leadership capability building through a national approach to performance support. Systemic strategies for high performance coaching were initiated and development will continue to be refi ned over the next 12 months to align with the new strategic direction for sport in Australia. These strategies include: the national high performance coaching strategy, a strategic management system for coaching, and talent and retention strategies for coaching.

The AIS — a world centre of excellence

The AIS Elite Performance, AIS Performance Research and Commercial and Facilities sections contribute directly to this key strategic direction.

Qualitative deliverables > Continued operation of the European Training Centre and, when construction is complete, successful occupation of the purpose-built facilities

Result > The European Training Centre continued to provide support to Australian athletes and teams, with 21 sports utilising the centre and occupying 3723 bed nights during 2009–10.

Quantitative key performance indicators 2009–10 target

Number of innovative applied research projects conducted 20 projects

Percentage of eligible AIS athletes chosen annually to represent 60 per cent of athletes Australia in international competition

Percentage of AIS scholarship programs to achieve performance 70 per cent of targets as jointly agreed with NSOs scholarship programs

34 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Result > A total of 34 applied research projects were completed. > In all, 336 eligible scholarship athletes have been chosen to represent Australia in international competition, representing 68 per cent of eligible AIS athletes. > Of the 38 AIS scholarship programs, 32 (or 88 per cent) achieved their performance targets. Four of the remaining six programs did not achieve their performance targets. One program commenced in 2009 and had no major key performance indicators in its start up year. One program underwent a signifi cant restructure, with a change in coaching and a shift of focus to the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The AIS is a world centre of excellence for the training and development of elite athletes and coaches aspiring to international success. The AIS provides a world-class daily training environment that includes access to coaching, facilities, sports science and medicine, program management, vocational and pastoral care, and competition opportunities to deliver excellence in sporting performances.

NSOs are responsible for the planning and management of the overall elite athlete pathway for their sport. The AIS plays an agreed role with each NSO to deliver a scholarship program on the sport’s behalf. In addition, AIS Performance Research fosters a national approach to applied elite sports performance research that harnesses the AIS research effort and brokers national partnerships with external agencies that have a clear focus on contributing to high performance outcomes for sport.

European Training Centre

The ASC has continued to oversee the development of the European Training Centre project. When completed, the centre will include accommodation and facilities for sports science and sports medicine that will support coaches and athletes who are training and competing in Europe. The centre has been purpose-designed to ASC specifi cations and is being built by the Province of Varese in Italy. Construction has continued during 2009–10 and completion is expected in December 2010.

While construction continues, interim arrangements are in place in Varese to provide support to Australian teams, including securing local accommodation at competitive rates, accessing local training and competition facilities, provision of strength and conditioning facilities, equipment storage, ground transport, and logistical and coordination support. These interim arrangements continue to provide a springboard for AIS and Australian athletes and teams in their preparation for elite competition in the northern hemisphere through operation of an interim capability based in Varese that utilises leased facilities pending the completion of the purpose-built facility.

AIS sports and Australian athletes and teams in sports such as rowing, cycling, canoeing, triathlon, basketball and tennis made use of the centre, which provides access to quality training facilities, AIS coaching, and AIS sports science and sports medicine services.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 35 The Australian women’s sailing team undertook their fi nal preparations on Lake Varese (Lago di Varese) in the lead-up to the International Sailing Federation Sailing World Cup that was held in Hyeres, France. The Australian Matildas (football) based themselves in Varese to access critical competition opportunities as part of their build-up to winning the 2010 Asian Cup. The Australian rowing team continued to base themselves in Varese in preparation for the annual European-based competition season, members of the Australian swim team participated in a training camp in Varese and the Australian/AIS women’s water polo team used the interim European Training Centre as its base to prepare for the 2009 Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) World Championships.

A critical component of the European Training Centre is the support network that has been established to ensure that Australian athletes and teams have access to the quality of sports science and sports medicine required prior to competing in top-level international competition in Europe. The Centre comprises an AIS-endorsed medical network of providers around Europe that can be accessed when required. These arrangements have proven to be a useful and cost-effective alternative for travelling Australian athletes and teams. The establishment of the European Training Centre has also facilitated a number of arrangements with other national Olympic committees and private medical centres throughout Europe that have extended the support network available to Australian athletes while abroad.

AIS elite performance

During 2009–10 the AIS delivered scholarship programs in the following sports: archery, athletics, Australian Football, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, canoeing/kayaking, cricket, cycling (track and road), diving, football (soccer), golf, gymnastics, hockey, netball, Paralympic alpine skiing, Paralympic swimming, rowing, rugby league, rugby union, sailing, softball, squash, swimming, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water polo and winter sports.

Implementation of AIS reforms In 2009–10, the AIS continued to implement the recommendations of an independent review (the Costello review) into its management and internal structures, and the extent to which these facilitate the effective achievement of AIS objectives.

One of the review’s key recommendations was to achieve a full integration of sport programs and sports science and sports medicine services under the single-line authority of high performance managers. The subsequent new AIS structure will commence on 1 July 2010.

Throughout the year, the AIS achieved a number of other signifi cant milestones in relation to implementing the recommendations of the review, including:

> the development and roll out of the AIS Performance Planning System and Guidelines to provide an enhanced performance management system and a framework for decision-making in regard to resource allocations and prioritisation across the AIS > the completion of an AIS needs analysis across all AIS sport programs and sports science and sports medicine disciplines that focused on quantifying the servicing needs identifi ed by sports and the capacity of disciplines to deliver this level of support > the establishment of a new strategic approach for AIS performance research, including a more targeted pursuit and conduct of applied research projects — there is now greater clarity and focus on the role of applied research to contribute directly to achieving high performance outcomes by Australian athletes and teams.

36 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 AIS athlete performance highlights A number of AIS athletes and teams achieved outstanding results throughout 2009–10, including:

> Sally Peers (tennis) winning the girls’ doubles title at the 2009 Wimbledon tournament > Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen (sailing) winning a gold medal at the 2009 49er World Championships > the Australian Hockeyroos (hockey) claiming the silver medal at the 2009 Champions Trophy > Brenton Rickard (swimming) winning his fi rst gold medal at the FINA World Championship in the 100-metre breaststroke event > Emma Moffatt (triathlon) claiming the 2009 International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championship > Sophie Croft, Shannon Eagland, Sharni Layton, Laura Scherian, Amy Steel and Courtney Tairi (netball) representing Australia at the World Youth Netball Championships > David Smith and Luke Morrison (canoeing) winning silver in the men’s K2 1000-metre event at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Sprint World Championships > Jack Bobridge (cycling) winning the gold medal in the men’s under-23 time trial event at the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships > the Australian Kookaburras (hockey) winning a record tenth Champions Trophy > Lydia Lassila and Dale Begg Smith (winter sport) winning gold and silver medals respectively at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the women’s aerial freestyle skiing and men’s freestyle moguls events > Jessica Gallagher and Cameron Rahles-Rahbula (Paralympic skiing) both winning bronze medals at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games > Tayla Roberts (basketball) being named the Women’s National Basketball League Rookie of the Year > Anna Meares, Kaarle McCulloch, Cameron Meyer, Jack Bobridege, Rohan Dennis, Michael Hepburn, Leigh Howard, Josephine Tomic, Ashlee Ankudinoff and Sarah Kent (cycling) all winning medals at the 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships > Jared Tallent (athletics) claiming a bronze medal in the men’s 50-kilometre event at the 2010 International Amateur Athletic Federation World Race Walking Cup > Australia (rugby union) overcoming the defending champions South Africa to win the London Sevens Cup title as part of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series > the Australian Matildas (football) defeating DPR Korea to win the 2010 Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup > Tom Slingsby (Laser class), Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen (49ers) winning gold medals at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Sailing World Cup.

AIS Awards 2009 Emma Moffatt and Brenton Rickard were named joint winners of the 2009 AIS Athlete of the Year Award. Emma was crowned ITU World Champion after winning fi ve gold medals in the 2009 ITU World Championship Series. Brenton broke the world record to win gold in the 100-metre breaststroke at the 2009 FINA World Swimming Championships.

The 2009 AIS Junior Athlete of the Year was jointly awarded to cyclist Jack Bobridge and netballer Amy Steel. Bobridge became the fi rst Australian to win the under-23 time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland. He also claimed stage wins in the Tour of Japan

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 37 and the Thüringen Tour in Germany, and two silver medals (individual pursuit and team pursuit) at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. Amy Steel played a key role in the Australian 21-and- under netball team who won the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships in the Cook Islands. Steel was also selected for the Australian Diamonds senior netball team that defeated New Zealand in the 2009 Netball Test Series.

The 2009 AIS Team of the Year was awarded to sailing pair Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen. They remained world champions throughout 2009, dominating the 49er sailing class and claiming victories at the 2009 world championships in Italy, the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Holland and the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta in England.

Triathlon coach Craig Walton was named the 2009 AIS Coach of the Year. Craig coached and guided athlete Emma Moffatt to win the 2009 ITU World Championship.

The Under-23 Track Endurance/Road Cycling program was awarded the 2009 AIS Program of the Year following an excellent domestic and international season. Athletes within the program produced medal-winning performances at both the Australian and Oceania Track Championships and at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics. They also won a gold and silver medal at the 2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

2009 AIS EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT AND VOCATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS > AIS Education Achievement Award winners: Toby Kane (Paralympic skiing), Kimberley Crow (rowing) > AIS Vocation Achievement Award winner: Megan Rivers (hockey)

2009 AIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS > Brent Harding Memorial Scholarship Award for Swimming: Tommaso D’Orsogna > Nathan Meade Scholarship Award for Diving: Melissa Wu > Darren Smith Memorial Scholarship Award for Road Cycling: Michael Matthews > Gary Knoke Memorial Scholarship Award for Track and Field: Brittney McGlone > Ross Herbert Memorial Scholarship Award for Golf: Matthew Griffi n > Ben Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award for Australian Football: Joshua Toy > Bob Staunton Memorial Award for Basketball: Jason Cadee and Nicole Seekamp

AIS sports science and sports medicine servicing in the daily training environment The AIS delivers integrated support services in the areas of clinical disciplines, sports science, athlete career, education and welfare to AIS sport programs. It also provides national programs in elite sport research and sport sciences quality assurance.

In 2009–10 the AIS provided sports science and sports medicine support in the following disciplines: Sports Medicine; Physical Therapies (Physiotherapy and Massage); Strength and Conditioning; Biomechanics and Performance Analysis; Aquatic Testing, Training and Research; Sport Nutrition; Performance Psychology and Skill Acquisition; Physiology; Recovery and Fatigue Management; and Athlete Career and Education. These disciplines work in tandem to deliver a holistic approach to athlete servicing.

38 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 A key activity throughout 2009–10 has been the advancement of the Athlete Tracking System to improve athlete monitoring and optimise athlete training and management. The AIS has been a key driver of this initiative, recognising the level of interest among sport system partners and the potential benefi ts to Australian high performance sport.

Another focus was the advancement of the AIS Physique and Fuel Centre that incorporates world-leading research expertise in the fi elds of nutrition, physiology, anthropometry and molecular biology, and integrates it with the provision of advice to athletes. The centre also facilitates the conduct of collaborative research with national partners on nutritional strategies, the promotion of standards for monitoring body competition and the development of a national anthropometric database.

During the year, a joint AIS/Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology submission to the Australian Research Council to further support the work of the centre was successful. This application secured indicative government funding to contribute to the centre for the next four years.

In addition to its athlete servicing, the AIS sports science and sports medicine disciplines have continued to utilise their knowledge and expertise to improve the national elite sports system. Key achievements during 2009–10 have included:

> work with the Australasian College of Sports Physicians and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to develop education curriculums to enhance the learning of future Australian sports physicians > involvement with key national and international networks and committees, including the International Olympic Committee Diploma of Sports Nutrition that promotes the training of sports dieticians and nutritionists in Australia and internationally, and the Australasian Skill Acquisition Research group > playing a lead role in establishing international standard haematological and biochemical screening procedures to benefi t the Australian sport network > the development of a position statement and national protocol on pre-participation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in competitive athletes in light of recent evidence-based research in this area — this statement and protocol was shared with the National Elite Sports Council to seek a consistent approach across the network > assisting with the delivery of Australian Physiotherapy Association and Australian Strength and Conditioning Association courses and presentations at national Sports Medicine Australia conferences > the establishment of sport-specifi c protocols for biomechanics and performance analysis in the areas of equipment set up, data collection and testing analysis that benefi ted sports such as athletics, triathlon, cycling, rowing, canoeing, sailing, cricket, golf, aerial skiing and Paralympic sports > delivery of the Mental Toughness Online project that provides an internet-based program to enhance sport psychology skills for use by providers across the national network > the launch of the national Elite Athlete Mental Health Strategy Project to study and improve the wellbeing and mental health of elite athletes > hosting the National Elite Sports Council Applied Physiology Forum in November 2009 > working with state and territory institutes and academies of sport to further the development of a high quality national recovery network that promotes standardised recovery services in support of athletes around the country.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 39 AQUATIC TESTING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH UNIT In September 2009, Swimming Australia invited 17 of the country’s best young swimmers to the AIS in Canberra for its second annual Target 2012 camp to prepare athletes with the goal of being selected on the team for the London Olympics. Swimming Australia Youth Coach Leigh Nugent highlighted the role of the AIS and its Aquatic Testing, Training and Research Unit to assist Swimming Australia to deliver its high performance program.

‘Being able to train competitively with their peers who compete in the same events is really positive for their development, and as well as that we’re doing some biomechanical fi lming with the high-tech equipment they have here at the AIS National Training Centre.

‘Holding the camp at the AIS also gives the swimmers the opportunity to swim in the most state-of-the-art training facility in the world, where standard video analysis is taken to a completely new level’.

During the camp the athletes were tested using the advanced wetplate system that analyses drag and propulsion characteristics of individual swimmers’ techniques. The technology includes instrumented starting blocks and magnetic timing gates and combines this with video information to give a sophisticated and individualised swim analysis. Strengthening the role of the AIS as a national centre of excellence, this athlete data is then collated and stored in a central repository so that swimmers can be tested over time to measure improvements in technique and skills such as race starts, turns and relay changeovers. This information is also readily available to coaches to assist with training methodology and monitoring.

ALTITUDE HOUSE Australia has continued to build on its reputation as a world leader in the area of altitude research and simulation training. In 2009–10 the AIS and national sports of track and fi eld, swimming, kayaking, triathlon and cycling continued to incorporate altitude training blocks into their competition preparations. AIS research in this area has shown that performance improvement of 1–2 per cent can be achieved when athletes incorporate altitude training into their preparations.

The state-of-the-art Altitude House at the AIS in Canberra provides a cost-effective approach to the conduct of altitude training and has proven to provide clear benefi ts to achieving international performance outcomes.

Throughout the year, athletes such as Jared Tallent (athletics), Felicity Abram (triathlon), Ashley Delany (swimming) and Rochelle Gilmore (cycling) utilised this world-class facility prior to embarking on their international competition campaigns.

40 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 AIS Performance Research

AIS Performance Research is a major program of the AIS. In 2009–10 the AIS redefi ned the strategy and direction for Performance Research to focus on fostering a national approach to applied elite sports research in order to contribute to a more collaborative national sports system. This is achieved by harnessing the AIS internal research effort, as well as by identifying and pursuing collaborations with external agencies.

In 2009–10 a total of 34 applied research projects were completed, with copies of completed projects provided to state and territory institutes and academies of sport to support the collaboration and sharing of information across the national institute network.

During the year, AIS Performance Research oversaw a number of key applied research partnerships, including with the Australian Commonwealth Scientifi c and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and National ICT Australia (NICTA). The AIS/CSIRO arrangement is the largest research partnership that the AIS is involved with and it facilitates collaborative projects designed to achieve improved athlete high performance outcomes. During the reporting period, ten Olympic and Paralympic sports directly benefi ted from projects conducted by AIS/CSIRO scientists, with many more sports expected to experience fl ow-on benefi ts into the future. Overarching themes of AIS/CSIRO research in 2009–10 included equipment development and personal performance technologies. The AIS/NICTA partnership focused on technologies to better understand sporting performance with sports such as swimming and basketball benefi ting from work in this area.

In addition to overseeing the areas of applied sensors and the AIS technology workshop, Performance Research also administered the national elite sports research program that funded innovative applied research projects across the national high performance sport network, as well as the National Sport Science Quality Assurance Program.

Information was disseminated across the national high performance system via the Smart Talk series, with 27 Smart Talk series sessions delivered by national and international presenters during 2009–10.

2010 HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS RESEARCH WORKSHOP On 12–14 May 2010, the AIS hosted a high performance sports research workshop at the AIS campus in Canberra. With over 120 participants from NSOs, state and territory institutes, academies of sport, universities, Australian sports technology companies, and other external research agencies, the workshop provided the largest gathering of scientifi c expertise focused on achieving future Olympic and Paralympic success.

Scientists and technicians presented on current research being undertaken and explored potential applications to high performance sport for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. Sport representatives were also provided with an opportunity to discuss their performance challenges leading up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The workshop helped to set the platform for a greater nationally coordinated approach to research into Australian high performance sport.

2009–10 PERFORMANCE | 41

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Objects and functions of the Australian Sports Commission

Objects

The objects of the ASC are set out in Section 6 of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989.

They are: (a) to provide leadership in the development of sport in Australia (b) to encourage increased participation and improved performance by Australians in sport (c) to provide resources, services and facilities to enable Australians to pursue and achieve excellence in sport while also furthering their educational and vocational skills and other aspects of their personal development (d) to improve the sporting abilities of Australians generally through the improvement of the standard of sports coaches (e) to foster cooperation in sport between Australia and other countries through the provision of access to resources, services and facilities related to sport (f) to encourage the private sector to contribute to the funding of sport to supplement assistance by the Commonwealth.

Functions

The functions of the ASC are set out in Section 7 of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989.

They are: (a) to advise the Minister in relation to the development of sport (b) to coordinate activities in Australia for the development of sport (c) to develop and implement programs that promote equality of access to, and participation in, sport by all Australians (d) to develop and implement programs for the recognition and development of: (i) persons who excel, or who have the potential to excel, in sport (ii) persons who have achieved, or who have the potential to achieve, standards of excellence as sports coaches, umpires, referees or offi cials essential to the conduct of sport (e) to initiate, encourage and facilitate research and development in relation to sport (f) to undertake research and development related to sports science and sports medicine (g) to provide sports medicine services and sports science services to persons participating in programs of the Commission (h) to establish, manage, develop and maintain facilities for the purposes of the Commission (j) to collect and distribute information, and provide advice, on matters related to the activities of the Commission (k) for the purpose of fostering cooperation in sport between Australia and other countries, to provide access to persons from other countries to the resources, services and facilities of the Commission

44 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 (m) to raise money through the Australian Sports Foundation, or by other means, for the purposes of the Commission (n) to administer and expend money appropriated by the Parliament, or raised in accordance with paragraph (m), for the purposes of the Commission (p) to consult and cooperate with appropriate authorities of the Commonwealth, of the States and of the Territories, and with other persons, associations and organisations, on matters related to the activities of the Commission (q) to provide advice on matters related to sport to the Australian Olympic Federation or other persons, bodies or associations (r) to cooperate with national and international sporting organisations in aiming to foster a sporting environment that is free from the unsanctioned use of performance enhancing drugs and doping methods.

Corporate governance

The Australian Sports Commission Board

The ASC is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Minister for Sport. All Commissioners are non-executive members of the Board.

The 2009–10 fi nancial year was a challenging one for the ASC Board, involving consideration of a signifi cant agenda of critical items while also dealing with changes in the membership of the Board.

During the year the Board farewelled Kate Allen OAM and Greg Hartung OAM and welcomed Margy Osmond to the Commission. Ms Allen resigned from the Board following her relocation overseas in August 2009 and Mr Hartung retired following the conclusion of his appointment in April 2010.

The retirement of Mr Hartung was a signifi cant event given his outstanding and lengthy service to the ASC over more than 25 years. Mr Hartung’s history with the ASC is unmatched and his fellow Board members, along with ASC Management and staff, acknowledged his immense contribution and passion for sport and the Australian sports system on his retirement. On Mr Hartung’s retirement on 4 April 2010, David Gallop was appointed Acting Chair of the Board.

Board members

Mr David Gallop BA, LLB (Acting Chair from 5 April 2010, Member to 4 April 2010) David Gallop has been Chief Executive Offi cer of the National Rugby League since February 2002. Under his direction, the game has achieved increased fi nancial stability at club level, closer on-fi eld competition through effective policing of the salary cap, strong commercial growth and record attendance fi gures.

Mr Gallop holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University and a law degree from the University of Sydney. After working as a solicitor at Holman Webb in Sydney he became the General Counsel for Super League at News Limited from 1995 to 1997.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 45 At the inception of the National Rugby League in 1997, Mr Gallop commenced as Director of Legal and Business Affairs. Since then he has been closely involved in all key decisions involving the game and, in 1998, he was appointed Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation, a position he still retains.

In 2002, Mr Gallop was voted NSW Sports Administrator of the Year and in 2006 was named Australian Sports Administrator of the Year at the Confederation of Australian Sport awards.

Mr Gallop was appointed to the ASC Board on 7 May 2008. He is Chair of the Remuneration Committee and the AASC Committee, and a member of the ASC Audit Committee.

Ms Alisa Camplin OAM, BIT (Deputy Chair) Alisa Camplin has worked with the IBM Corporation for 14 years and currently holds the position of Strategy Executive, Global Technology Services. She is currently a Director of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and Director of the Collingwood Football Club, and was a member of the board of Melbourne’s Methodist Ladies College from 2005 to 2008. Ms Camplin is also the Australian Olympic Committee Chef de Mission for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Ms Camplin represented Australia in two consecutive Olympic Winter Games, winning Gold in Salt Lake City in 2002 and Bronze in Turin in 2006, and was Australia’s opening ceremony fl ag bearer.

Ms Camplin was appointed to the ASC Board on 6 July 2007. She is Chair of the ASC Audit Committee and a member of the ASC Remuneration Committee. She is also Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation.

Ms Sally Carbon OAM, BA, BED, GAICD Sally Carbon represented Australia in hockey at two Olympic Games, two World Cups and 125 internationals in her eight-year sporting career. She trained at the Western Australian Institute of Sport for 11 years and at the AIS for nine.

Ms Carbon is a Member of the Organising Committee for the Australian University Games, an Australian Olympic Committee Education Ambassador and is an Ambassador for the YMCA.

She has a Bachelor of Arts with majors in physical education and mathematics, and has studied strategic marketing. Ms Carbon has worked in many fi elds, including advertising, marketing and sponsorship, and teaching physical education. She was a writer for Perth’s Sunday Times newspaper for over ten years and has written several children’s books about sport.

On 7 May 2008, Ms Carbon was appointed to the ASC and Australian Sports Foundation Boards. She is Chair of the Sponsorship Committee and was a Member of the AASC Committee.

46 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Ms Liz Ellis OAM, BA, LLB Liz Ellis is a former captain of the Australian national netball team. A three-time World Netball Champion (1995, 1999 and 2007) and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist (1998 and 2002), Ms Ellis is the most capped Australian netballer ever, and third most-capped netballer of all time, having represented Australia on 122 occasions.

Ms Ellis is also the most successful leader in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, having captained the Sydney Swifts to four league titles in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2007. In 2007, after leading Australia to win the Netball World Championship in Auckland, Ms Ellis retired from netball.

Holding a Bachelor of Arts/Law from Macquarie University, Ms Ellis was a practicing solicitor in property and infrastructure for four years. In 2000, realising that law was not her passion, she started her own business, conducting netball coaching clinics at various locations around New South Wales.

Ms Ellis is a Board Member of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and the New South Wales Institute of Sport. She is a popular keynote speaker, as well as a regular guest on radio and television programs.

Ms Ellis was appointed to the ASC Board on 7 May 2008. She is a member of the ASC Audit Committee, the Anti-Doping Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.

Mr Kyle Vander-Kuyp Kyle Vander-Kuyp is the fastest sprint hurdler in Australian history. Early in his career, Mr Vander-Kuyp won a bronze medal at the World Junior Athletics Championships. He went on to be part of the 4 x 100-metre relay team that won a silver medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada, and he was a fi nalist in the 110-metre hurdles at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Mr Vander-Kuyp represented Australia at four Commonwealth Games, including the Melbourne 2006 Games, and four world championships, and is the current Australian record holder for the 110-metre and 60-metre hurdles. He has been National Champion on 12 occasions.

Mr Vander-Kuyp has received many honours, particularly for his contributions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sport. In 2003 he won the prestigious Charles Perkins Award.

Mr Vander-Kuyp spends a great deal of his time in ambassador and mentoring roles for both government and private enterprises, including: > Indigenous Ambassador for Centrelink > ambassador for the Red Dust Role Models program, delivering healthy lifestyle messages in remote Indigenous communities > Education Commission Ambassador for the Victorian Olympic Council > mentor for Athletics Australia’s Athletics for the Outback program > Patron and Member of the Indigenous Leadership Program for the Jobs Australian Foundation.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 47 Mr Vander-Kuyp was appointed to the ASC Board on 6 May 2008. He is a member of the Anti-Doping Committee, the Sponsorship Committee and the AASC Committee.

Ms Margy Osmond Margy Osmond is the inaugural CEO of the Australian National Retailers Association. This organisation was established in 2006 as a lobby and research organisation to be the voice of the large national retailers in Australia. The member companies of this organisation represent over 400 000 Australians employed in the retail sector.

Prior to this appointment, Ms Osmond was the CEO of the State and Sydney Chambers of Commerce in NSW for fi ve years and founder of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Commerce Centre and the Sydney First projects. Her board appointments include the Bell Shakespeare Company, Tourism NSW and the Retail Employees Superannuation Trust.

Ms Osmond chaired the NSW bid for the 2009 World Masters Games and was Chair of the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee.

Her previous board appointments include the NSW State Transit Authority, the NSW Policy Minister’s Advisory Board, Volunteers NSW and the NSW State Chamber of Commerce.

Ms Osmond was appointed to the ASC Board on 6 November 2009. She was also appointed to the Board of the Australian Sports Foundation on 5 April 2010.

Ms Jane Halton PSM (Ex-offi cio Member) Jane Halton is Secretary of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing. She is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the department, including the provision of advice on and administration of Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefi ts Scheme, aged and community care, population health, regulation of therapeutic goods, plus hospital fi nancing and private health insurance. She also has responsibility for leadership on health security issues, including matters related to bioterrorism and sports policy.

Ms Halton is a member of the board of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, a board member of the National E-Health Transition Authority and a Commissioner of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality. She is also a board member of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and sits on the Advisory Boards of the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, and the Melbourne Institute Advisory Board.

Ms Halton is the chair of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Health Committee. She was an Executive Board Member of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2004–07, President of the World Health Assembly (2007), and was Vice-Chair of the Executive Board 2005-2006 and Chair of the WHO Program, Budget and Administration Committee 2005–07. She is currently Chair of the WHO Intergovernmental Meeting on Pandemic Infl uenza Preparedness.

48 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Prior to joining the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ms Halton was national program manager of the Australian Government’s Aged and Community Care Program, with responsibilities for long term care. Ms Halton holds an honours degree in Psychology from the Australian National University, is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and an honorary fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Executives. She was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2002, and the Centenary Medal in 2003.

Ms Halton became an ex-offi cio Member of the Board when the ASC moved to the Health and Ageing portfolio, following the 2007 federal election.

Mr Greg Hartung (Chair to 4 April 2010) OAM, BA, Dip Journ, MA Greg Hartung has had an extensive career in sports administration, spanning 25 years. In 1983, he was appointed as a member of the Australian Sports Commission’s Interim Committee and then as inaugural Chief Executive Offi cer of the ASC, from 1984 to 1988.

Mr Hartung was re-appointed to the ASC Board in July 2007. He was also Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation Board and was a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Mr Hartung retired from the Board of the ASC and the Australian Sports Foundation on 4 April 2010.

Ms Kate Allen OAM, BSC, BCOMM, MBA Kate Allen represented Australia in rowing for ten years, which saw her attend three Olympic Games, winning Australia’s fi rst Olympic gold medal in rowing with Megan Still at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, and a silver at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. She attended six world championships, winning one world title and two bronze medals.

Ms Allen resigned from the ASC Board in August 2009.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 49 Table 1 ASC Board member meeting attendance

Meetings eligible Name Position to attend Meetings attended

David Gallop Acting Chair (April–June 2010) 55 Member (July 2009–March 2010)

Alisa Camplin Deputy Chair 5 5

Sally Carbon Member 5 5

Liz Ellis Member 5 5

Kyle Vander-Kuyp Member 5 4 (leave of absence granted for one meeting)

Margy Osmond Member 3 3

Jane Halton Ex-offi cio member 5 4

Greg Hartung Chair July 2009–April 2010 4 4

Kate Allen Member 0 0

Board activities

The ASC Board met on fi ve occasions during 2009–10. Four meetings were held in Canberra and one in Melbourne.

The Board commenced the year focused on the steps necessary to affi rm the ASC’s strategic position and direction following signifi cant work on this priority in 2008–09. To assist with the development of the ASC Strategic Plan for 2010–13 and in support of the goal to better position the ASC as the system leader, the Board convened a workshop with system partners to gather input into the roadmap and strategic imperatives for the ASC over the coming year. The engagement between the Board and ASC system partners was very positive and assisted the Board in developing a strategic plan that positioned the ASC as the leader of a cohesive and collaborative national sports system.

While the Board awaited the release of the Crawford Report, it acknowledged the need to reposition the ASC prior to the release of the report. The Board supported management in working to ensure improved alignment and cohesion in the sports system, including the collaborative partnership agreement between Australia’s state and territory institutes and academies of sport, and the development of Australia’s fi rst national elite athlete support scheme, which was aimed at providing consistent, equitable support to our top athletes across the country.

During the year, the Board dedicated time to discussion on emerging and ongoing issues within sport and what role the ASC might play in addressing these issues in the future. Topics such as the behaviour of athletes and maintaining the integrity of sport, the commercialisation of sport and new research opportunities to support sports policy were considered and generated vibrant and valuable feedback from the Board for management to take forward.

Ongoing governance matters, such as compliance and reporting to the Minister and wider government, remained a priority for the Board. All Board-related governance issues were considered and actioned appropriately and in accordance with requirements of the relevant Acts of Legislation. Key governance affairs considered by the Board during the year included:

50 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 > review and approval of the ASC’s 2008–09 fi nancial statements > review and approval of Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 compliance reports 2008–09 > review and approval of the ASC’s 2009–10 annual operational plan > review and approval of the ASC’s 2008–09 annual report > review and approval of the draft ASC Strategic Plan for 2010–13 for submission to the Minister.

The Board remained committed to high standards of ethical conduct and invested in the development of a Confl ict of Interest Guide that promoted transparency for decisions and the various interests of the commissioners outside of their membership of the ASC. Through the various committees of the Board, particularly the Audit Committee, the Board monitored the ongoing development of the European Training Centre in Varese, Italy, and the resolution of fi ndings from the Australian National Audit Offi ce’s audit of the 2008–09 ASC Financial Statements. The Board also monitored negotiations between the ASC and the ACT Government relating to the lease of the Canberra Stadium precinct.

The ASC contributed to a number of government-wide reviews and the Board endorsed submissions from the ASC to the Productivity Commission’s Review of the Not for Profi t Sector and the Sport on Television — Review of the Anti-siphoning scheme.

In August 2009, the ASC signed a three-year internal audit contract with KPMG following a request for tender process conducted in early 2009.

The Board continued to receive reports on the management and operation of NSOs and endorsed the ASC’s whole of sport planning, reporting and monitoring framework.

Board committees

Throughout the year, the Board Audit Committee, Anti-doping Committee and Remuneration Committee were active and met to consider various matters prior to reporting to the full Board. The Sponsorship Committee and the AASC Committee did not meet during the year.

The Audit Committee The Audit Committee, which is a standing committee of the ASC Board, assists the ASC to fulfi l its accountability responsibilities by reviewing audits conducted by the Australian National Audit Offi ce and internal auditors (KPMG), and by monitoring the adequacy of the ASC’s administrative, operational and accounting controls.

During the reporting period, the Audit Committee reviewed and endorsed the 2009–12 Strategic Internal Audit Plan and the 2009–10 Annual Internal Audit Plan. As part of the ASC’s strategic internal audit program, the following audits were completed during 2009–10:

> complaints handling > records management > accrual revenue in residences > review of revenue processes — Commercial and Facilities division > costing of facilities hire — Recovery and Swimming Centre > effi cacy of the NSO grant-management process and the funding service level agreement process

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 51 > information and communication technology (ICT) security audit > remote access > accessibility and usability of the corporate website.

A range of process improvements have been implemented following recommendations conducted as part of the 2009–10 internal audit programs. The committee also monitored the progress of implementation of recommendations from all previous internal audits.

Table 2 Audit Committee member meeting attendance

Meetings eligible Name Position to attend Meetings attended

Alisa Camplin Chair/Member 5 5

Kate Allen Member 0 0

Liz Ellis Member 5 5

David Gallop Member 5 4

Anti-doping Committee The Anti-doping Committee held one meeting during the year in addition to considering the ASC Illicit Drugs in Sport Policy out of session. The members, with their extensive experience as elite athletes, were able to provide valuable input to the work the ASC was doing on education programs for athletes. Ms Ellis acted as Chair for the one meeting that was held.

Table 3 Anti-doping Committee member meeting attendance

Meetings eligible Name Position to attend Meetings attended

Kate Allen Chair 0 0

Kyle Vander-Kuyp Member 1 1

Liz Ellis Member 1 1

Remuneration Committee The Remuneration Committee met on three occasions during the year and focused primarily on the development and assessment of a performance management agreement for the newly appointed ASC Chief Executive Offi cer. The Committee also maintained an oversight role in relation to the Chief Executive Offi cer’s performance management of the Director AIS.

Table 4 Remuneration Committee member meeting attendance

Meetings eligible Name Position to attend Meetings attended

David Gallop Chair 3 3

Greg Hartung Member 3 3

Alisa Camplin Member 3 3

52 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 The Australian Sports Foundation Board

The Australian Sports Foundation Board generally coordinates its meetings in conjunction with, but separate from, the ASC Board. A report on the activities of the Australian Sports Foundation is at Appendix 4.

Corporate planning and risk management

Major achievements for this year have included:

> the review and update of the ASC’s Risk Management Policy incorporating new procedures and guidelines > the development and launch of an ASC online fraud-control training module, which was completed by all fi xed-term and ongoing ASC staff > the conduct of a number of emergency evacuations, including a simulated bomb scare in the Arena to examine the mobilisation and actions of the Emergency Response Team in an emergency situation > a review of the ICT Business Continuity Infrastructure and a simulated ICT data storage outage and restoration > extensive ongoing training of the Emergency Response Team and Building Wardens, incorporating evacuation procedures in response to a bomb scare, fi re and discovery of hazardous substances.

The ASC participated in the annual Comcover Risk Management Benchmarking Program. The aim of the program is to review and assess the risk management framework, practices and systems of organisations drawn from Comcover’s member/client base, including being benchmarked against the member peer group. This year the ASC received an overall score of 8.1 out of 10, replicating the result achieved in 2008–09. The average result of all 130 organisations participating in the program was 6.3 out of 10.

Indemnities and insurance for directors and offi cers

The ASC is insured through the Australian Government’s self-managed fund, Comcover. Such insurance includes directors’ and offi cers’ liability cover to the extent permitted by the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. The entire premium is paid by the ASC. During the reporting period, the ASC did not give any indemnity to a current or former offi cer of the ASC.

Fraud control

The ASC manages its fraud control activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2002. It is committed to the minimisation of fraud through effective fraud management, and has a Fraud Control Plan and a Fraud Control Policy in place. The plan and policy outline the ASC’s risks, responsibilities, intent and expectations in relation to fraud. All fi xed-term and ongoing ASC staff completed an ASC-specifi c fraud-control training course.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 53 Financial management

During the reporting period, management reports were reviewed and enhanced to improve readability and usability by ASC staff. In addition, improved asset management practices were implemented across the ASC, including implementing Financial Management Information System enhancements to better record asset transactions and creating new asset reports in line with recommendations from the Australian National Audit Offi ce fi nancial statements audit.

Financial performance in 2009–10

The Australian Government appropriation to the ASC for the 2009–10 fi nancial year was $223.044 million. The ASC fi nished the 2009–10 fi nancial year with a surplus of $1.306 million (0.5 per cent of total expenses).

The independent audit report and fi nancial statements for the year ended 30 June 2010 are at Appendix 1.

The total expenses across the ASC are depicted in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Expenditure by division across the Australian Sports Commission, 2009–2010

Executive 1% Corporate costs 6% ($14.2m) ($2.9m) Finance 1% ($2.4m)

Australian Institute of Sport 19% Corporate Services 5% ($12.3m) ($49.5m)

Commercial and Facilities 8% ($20.6m)

Community Sport 21% ($54.2m) Sport Performance and Development 39% ($98.5m)

54 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Asset management

Minor capital works that started during the reporting period include 21 projects valued at a total of $6.8 million. Eighteen of the projects, with a total value of $3.3 million, reached practical completion during 2009–10.

The ASC did not acquire or dispose of real property during the fi nancial year.

External scrutiny

Financial statements audit

The Auditor-General is required by Schedule 1 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 to annually audit the fi nancial statements of the ASC. On behalf of the Auditor-General, the Australian National Audit Offi ce undertook a fi nancial audit of the ASC’s 2009–10 fi nancial statements. The Australian National Audit Offi ce assessed the risk of material mis-statement in the ASC’s 2009–10 fi nancial statements as low.

The audit resulted in fi ve Category C fi ndings. None of the Category C fi ndings represents a fi nancial or reporting risk to the ASC. They are non-compulsory improvements suggested by the Australian National Audit Offi ce.

In 2008–09, there was a Category A fi nding by the Australian National Audit Offi ce relating to the discrepancy between the asset register and the balance sheet value of assets following the stocktake. This shortcoming was addressed and rectifi ed during the 2009–10 fi nancial year.

Ombudsman

The Commonwealth Ombudsman received one complaint with respect to the ASC’s activities during the reporting period. This was fi nalised prior to 30 June 2010.

Other reporting requirements

There were no judicial decisions or decisions of administrative tribunals during the reporting period that had, or may have, a signifi cant impact on the operations of the ASC.

No reports other than those identifi ed above were issued relating to the operations of the ASC by the Auditor-General, a parliamentary committee or the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

No directions were issued by the Minister under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 55 Human resource management

The ASC is implementing a new strategic direction. To achieve this, the internal alignment of staff’s values and behaviours must be combined with the shift required in strategies, structure, practices and systems. This includes equipping staff, particularly managers and leaders, with the capability to positively infl uence and drive change within and across their teams.

In 2009–10, the ASC focused on a number of key activities related to its new charter in leading the development of a collaborative, effi cient and integrated national sports system, including making necessary structural and staffi ng changes.

Organisational climate

An independent, comprehensive survey of staff attitudes was undertaken for the ASC, with a presentation of results to staff in October 2009. The results show that staff generally:

> are committed, respectful and happy both in their work and with the ASC > believe they have hard-working team members and that communication and consultation within teams is at a high level > can approach their supervisor for support and that they receive leadership and direction from their managers > have no concerns about health and safety or achieving work–life balance in the ASC.

A culture survey was undertaken, in addition to the staff survey, providing information around actual culture and preferred culture within sections, divisions and for the whole organisation. This data highlighted areas for improvement and change at various levels and in different parts of the organisation, and provides information that is important both strategically and operationally to activities relating to performance management, employee development and workforce planning.

Change management

Formation of a Change Implementation Team within the ASC has helped to guide change efforts, including communication with staff. Resources have also been allocated to support the success of the change effort, which includes employment of a Change Manager to provide expertise and overall coordination. The development of a Change Implementation Plan outlines the shifts required as they relate to ASC strategies, structures and people, and is being used to provide an overview of key milestones in the process.

Consideration for the ASC’s capability to lead this change has resulted in the establishment of a leadership forum, which aims to engage with leaders and equip them with the knowledge and ability to effectively drive change within their areas. During 2009–10, the ASC held two leadership forums, involving a group of up to 70 senior leaders from across the organisation. This group came together for discussion and planning to enable delivery on the government’s new agenda for sport.

Ongoing pulse survey data obtained from these forums is helping to track attitudes and understandings among the group of key senior leaders, which also informs of the ASC’s progress in making the shifts required.

56 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Learning and development

The ASC’s corporate learning and development framework has been enhanced over 2009–10 to include:

> the development and implementation of a Management Essentials Training program, which was launched and aimed at providing basic training for emerging workplace supervisors and team leaders — this complements the higher level Management Enhancement Program, the mentoring scheme and work being undertaken to develop a structured leadership development program > a pilot communications enhancement program, which was conducted over a six-month period for selected staff — the aim of the program was to build skills in preparing strategic policy papers for Executive and Board, ministerial submissions and Question Time briefi ng papers for the Senate > the launch of the ASC’s Mentoring Program (following the success of an earlier pilot program).

In addition to these new initiatives, ongoing development and implementation continued for the Management Enhancement Program, which is aimed at improving the interpersonal and intercommunication skills, and knowledge of managers and supervisors so they can perform their roles within the ASC more effectively. This is run to assist the development of middle and senior manager capability. Since commencement of this program in 2004, around 361 employees have completed similar internal training, with positive feedback having been received.

Other training has also been conducted, including in the areas of: computer application including IT desktop user skills, code of conduct, induction, strategic planning, general management, communication, including writing skills, project management, presentation skills, facilitation skills, contract management, leadership, time management, confl ict resolution, and generalist and specialist occupational health and safety training.

The ASC workforce

The ASC workforce comprises a diverse range of occupations in an equally diverse range of business activities, covering:

> provision of leadership and coordination to the Australian sports system, through investigating, planning, developing and coordinating national strategies to address system challenges > sports coaching and administration within AIS elite and development programs > elite athlete welfare, including athlete career and education > athlete talent identifi cation and development > sports science (physiology, physical therapies, biomechanics and performance psychology), sports medicine and sport-related technologies and systems > national leadership and support to enhance the recruitment and development of sports coaches and offi cials, and the development of resources to enhance the education of sports coaches, athletes and trainers in the sporting industry regarding illicit drugs in sport > sports funding, development and advisory services for NSOs > sports information and research > a national community-based program of after-school activities for children

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 57 > aid programs to develop community sport in other countries > management and development of ASC-controlled facilities, grounds and events > commercially run business activities in swimming, fi tness, retail and tours for the general public > corporate and business support functions in information technology, human resource management, legal services, fi nance, research, communication, media and public relations, publishing, marketing and sponsorship, security, and facilities management > management of, and administrative support for, governance and management of the ASC.

The ASC has a workforce that is nationally and geographically dispersed, with people working in every Australian state and territory, including in metropolitan, regional and remote areas. At any given time, the ASC may have a number of employees travelling overseas with AIS athletes and teams for competition.

During the 12-month period to 30 June 2010, the ASC had an average staffi ng level of 723.7 (full-time equivalent), with an average headcount of 750 (excluding casual employment and scholars). Equivalent 2008–09 fi gures were an average staffi ng level of 702.6 (full-time equivalent) as at 30 June 2009, with an average headcount numbering 730.

Detailed ASC jobs and staffi ng information can be found at Appendix 5.

During the reporting period:

> unplanned absences averaged 6.5 days per employee per annum. This rate compares favourably with the median Australian Public Service rate of 8.0 days per employee for smaller agencies, as reported in the State of the Service Report 2007–08 > the staff turnover rate was 9.3 per cent, which has reduced steadily over the past four years and is below the national voluntary staff turnover rate of 10.3 per cent reported by the Australian Institute of Management in its 2010 Staff Turnover Report (across both public and private sectors) > excess annual leave liability decreased by 18 per cent > approximately $975 000 was expended on staff training and development through a broad range of courses, including leadership, occupational health and safety, communication, and information technology, in addition to specifi c technical and professional training and attending conferences.

Workplace relations

The current ASC Workplace Agreement reaches its nominal expiry date in mid-2011, and negotiations for a new enterprise agreement will need to commence in the second half of 2010. Accordingly, preparatory steps have been undertaken to approve a broad framework and process that will enable bargaining to occur in this timeframe, and in a manner that is consistent with applicable government policy parameters and meets requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009.

The ASC Staff Attitude survey identifi ed aspects of performance management where improvement could be made. In response to this, a series of discussions with senior managers was undertaken to explore more fully the issues and options for improving the ASC’s Performance and Capability Enhancement scheme.

58 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Work being undertaken to enhance the system is centred on education, developing a streamlined but more mature capability framework (with ‘leadership’ as a key element), and refi nements to the online appraisal record. These improvements, in conjunction with an improved online tool for recording performance reviews, will further improve data capture information and reporting for workforce planning, capability mapping and employee development purposes.

Other signifi cant workplace relation initiatives undertaken during the reporting period include:

> the ASC taking steps to ensure that employment and industrial relations arrangements were compatible with changes under the Fair Work Act 2009 when it commenced on 1 July 2009 > continued support for, and use of, the Staff Consultative Group as an important but not sole avenue of two-way communication between management and staff — the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance is also actively represented in this group.

Social justice and equity

The ASC has strategies in place aimed at maintaining a culture that values diversity. In addition to existing arrangements, the following achievements were initiated during 2009–10:

> development of an ASC Reconciliation Action Plan, to actively manage and drive the ASC’s contribution to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous life expectancy (currently under development) > involvement with the Australian Public Service Commission’s Indigenous employment group (including participation in Indigenous trainee and graduate recruitment activities) > implementation of work placements for students with a disability to gain work experience, and in support of their transition from school to work > implementation of a new fl exible work policy that meets all requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 in providing access to and due consideration of staff requests for fl exible work arrangements (including extended parental leave).

Disability Action Plan

As part of broader efforts to develop an ASC Diversity Strategy and Plan, the existing ASC Disability Action Plan is being reviewed and refreshed. For the ASC, this provides an opportunity to take into account impacts fl owing from organisational changes associated with a new strategic direction.

During 2009–10, the ASC has implemented target entry-level recruitment initiatives, including work experience placements for students with a disability. In collaboration with the ACT Department of Education and Training, the ASC has:

> provided a work experience placement for a Year 11 student with a learning diffi culty, who participated as a member of the horticulture team over a period of six months (this placement proved to be very successful and options are now being considered for ongoing employment of this student as part of the government’s supported wage scheme, which aims to support the employment of people with a disability) > employed a Year 11 student with a disability who is completing Certifi cate II in Business, as part of a school-based apprentice program > provided shorter work experience placements, such as with the AIS Childcare Centre, for other students with disabilities.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 59 In November 2009, the ASC signed on as an affi liate of the ACT Government’s Companion Card scheme. Cards are issued by the government to people with a disability who require attendant support from a companion to participate at venues and activities. As an affi liate, the ASC has undertaken to allow free admission to a carer accompanying a valid cardholder to all facilities across the site. Contracts for users of facilities on the site have also been amended to include this provision as an obligation for all events held on site.

The ASC has also held discussions to consider application of the government’s Disability Standards for Access to Premises, which were released in early 2010. This has included their application to ASC workplaces, and ensuring compliance when they come into effect in 2011. The ASC’s Safety Committee will consider resources required for any modifi cations required.

Occupational health and safety

The ASC has continued to spend considerable time and effort ensuring it meets its occupational health and safety requirements. This was refl ected with a reduction in the average number of working days lost during the reporting period, from 7.5 days per incident in 2008–09, to 1.9 days per incident during 2009–10.

The ASC maintains an effective WorkSafe Committee, which includes Executive-level representation. It ensures current occupational health and safety information is provided to employees by publishing policy and guidelines, emergency procedures, reporting requirements, safe working procedures, emergency contacts, and the ASC Business Continuity Plan on the ASC intranet, and increasing awareness, particularly of reporting and compliance through the corporate newsletter. The ASC has also embedded essential occupational health and safety information in its induction program and includes occupational health and safety management as an ongoing component of the Management Enhancement Program.

In addition, the following specifi c measures were undertaken in 2009–10:

> continuation of general risk-management training, particularly associated with hazardous substances > ongoing occupational health and safety training, including hazardous substances and manual handling > ongoing training for designated fi rst aid offi cers, fi re wardens, and health and safety representatives, with a number of different building evacuation trials, and bomb-threat and building evacuation training for designated wardens > specifi c training for members of the ASC’s Emergency Response Team > continued implementation of the chemical hazard database > purchase of additional defi brillators, such that there are now 13 located across the site, together with appropriate training in their use for all fi rst aid offi cers and fi re wardens > continuation of a centralised approach to coordinate the management of workers’ compensation and general return-to-work cases > regular inspection of the workplace to ensure the ASC maintains an appropriate level of safety and procedures relevant to the environment.

To comply with the legislative requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991, health and safety management arrangements were implemented.

60 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Formal reporting requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991

Section 30 No requests were received from health and safety representatives. Sections 45, 46 and 47 No notices of safety breaches were received from Comcare. Section 68 The ASC is fulfi lling its reporting requirements to Comcare. Section 74 The ASC complies with Section 74, in particular subsections (e) and (f).

There was one incident at the ASC during the reporting year. An elderly gentleman collapsed while swimming in the 50m pool. He was taken to hospital where he later died. The AIS pool attendants and Emergency Response Team were congratulated by the paramedics and Comcare on their quick response to this emergency.

Communications and information management

Corporate Communications

Highlights and milestones for the year are outlined below.

> In 2009, the ASC was an Executive Sponsor of Floriade, which had a theme of ‘Mind, body and soul’. The sponsorship involved displays and educational and entertaining demonstrations from the AIS; Sport in the Park, which saw a series of activities for school-aged children delivered by 15 local sporting organisations; and special events, including a mother and daughter sport challenge, skate demonstrations, a gala day around sport for good health and an offi cial thank you barbeque for coaches and offi cials. Overall, the ASC’s sponsorship of Floriade was well received by Floriade visitors, ASC staff, ASC stakeholders and Australian Capital Tourism. > In 2009–10 the AIS set up a Facebook page, which continues to go from strength to strength. It has over 28 500 fans and regularly receives over 1200 views a week. The initiative is a key tool in the ASC’s targeting of the youth market. > In June 2009, the ASC entered its fi rst formal licensing deal with 2XU. The ASC receives royalties on worldwide sales of all 2XU Compression garments bearing the AIS logo on the product swing tag. > The 2009 ASC Media Awards, held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, were a great success. Media from around the country attended to see who took away the coveted awards in categories such as Best Reporting of an Issue in Australian Sport and Best Profi ling of an Athlete, Team or Coach. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Les Murray. The awards recognise excellence in sports journalism and broadcasting. They focus on analytical and insightful reporting, and presentation of sport and sporting issues, with the ultimate aim of fostering improved coverage of key issues within sport. The awards are the only dedicated sports media awards in Australia and hence are highly valued by attendees. > The ASC’s partnership with Nestlé continued to go from strength to strength during the reporting period. This year was the ten-year anniversary of this partnership, which was marked with the release of the latest in the highly successful Survival Cook Book series. Recent negotiations with state education departments around the joint initiative ‘Get the AIS into your Classroom’ served to further consolidate the relationship.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 61 Information management

During 2009–10 the ASC’s operations were enhanced through the development and implementation of a number of key information management services. These included:

> provision of solution consultancy and applications development, support, and maintenance services. System highlights in the reporting period include the development and support of: − the Athlete Training System, which provides support and management for Australian high performance sport programs and enables the capture of athlete training loads, health and body soreness data, which is then analysed and used to modify athlete training programs to help achieve better outcomes

− the Athlete and Coach Servicing Information System, which provides management and administration of visiting athlete agreements, Canberra athlete servicing workfl ow subsystem, and doping sanction recording

− the AASC system, which provides the planning, management and administration services for the national initiative that provides primary school aged children with access to free sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school time slot

− the Servicing Sport Information Framework, which includes management of effi cient and effective systems that underpin business processes to enable the tracking NSO, state and territory departments of sport and recreation, and Australian Government Sport Training Grant, Local Sporting Champions and Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women and EITAAP data. > the development of a number of key strategic documents, including an information management framework and policy, and information strategy, and online services that provide the ASC with a framework and disciplined approach in managing key information assets across the organisation > provision of an integrated service desk, infrastructure support, ICT procurement and ICT capacity, with particular improvements in relation to services for AASC state offi ces and interstate AIS programs > management of the ASC web services, which is at ausport.gov.au, during 2009–10, 1 775 814 visits came from 218 countries/territories.

National Sport Information Centre

The National Sport Information Centre provides a national focus to achieve sport information, research and knowledge outcomes for Australian sport.

In 2009–10 the Centre continued to lead the Australasian Sport Information Network in developing a collaborative and coordinated approach to delivering sports information services and resources throughout Australia and Oceania. The Centre continued to promote and build partner alignment to achieve greater capacity in the Australian sport information, research and knowledge-sharing domain.

Other major project achievements included:

> further development and expansion of the Online Australian Sport Information Service, offering enhanced and equitable sport system access to a range of electronic information resources, including full-text databases, audiovisual resources and current awareness services

62 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 > consolidation of the Australian Government’s Sport Information Purchasing Consortium, with all state and territory members committing to a third collective round of annual electronic research database subscriptions in 2010–11 > establishment of a partner agreement with the Australian Centre for Paralympic Studies, an initiative of the Australian Paralympic Committee, which aims to promote greater community awareness of disability sport in Australia through targeted information, research and knowledge development initiatives.

The National Sport Information Centre continued to provide a valued service to the sport system. Service statistics for the reporting period are as follows:

Walk-in visitors (door count) 36 722 Reference queries answered 4318 Print and electronic articles provided to clients 21 427 New National Sport Information Centre clients 199 Registered Online Australian Sport Information Services clients 837 ASC Image Library orders 986 Sport-related video units dubbed 3310

Site management

The ASC operates facilities, residential services and other activities both for AIS sport programs and other sporting groups that visit the AIS Canberra campus.

During the reporting period, the ASC undertook a number of key facility development projects focused on maintaining and improving the high quality training environment available at the AIS. These projects included:

> replacement of the Sports Science and Sports Medicine air conditioning system > refurbishment of three blocks in the ASC residences > refurbishment of the AIS Arena fl oor > provision of a Recovery Centre for AIS Cycling in Adelaide > replacement of the AIS Hockey fi t out in Perth > relocation and fi t out of new offi ces for AIS Beach Volleyball in Adelaide > construction of an AIS Doping Control Facility > refurbishment and refi t of the AIS Sports Visitor Centre > refurbishment of AIS Gymnastics change rooms.

No new notifi cations of general policies of the Australian Government were received during the year, although the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry (2002) remains in effect.

The ASC generates signifi cant off-budget revenue by promoting the use of the site, including hiring out facilities and residential accommodation, as well as coordinating camps and events. The ASC manages operations on a commercial basis for use by the general public, including Swim and Fitness at the AIS, the AIS Childcare Centre, the AIS Shop, AIS Tours, the Sportex exhibition and various uses of the AIS Arena.

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | 63 During 2009–10, there was a general increase in activity across its business units and operations. The number of events increased by 7 per cent to approximately 800, including meetings and conferences, swimming and athletic meets, sports camps, functions, and entertainment events. Major events held onsite during the year included The Wiggles, Pink, Thomas the Tank Engine, Lady Gaga, Warehouse, AFL Draft Camp, Weetbix TRYathlon and the Australia Cup Athletics Meet.

Revenue growth for the residences was at 6 per cent, refl ecting an increase of 12 700 bed nights, bringing the total number of bed nights utilised over the year to approximately 106 700 (including AIS residential athletes). The highest growth in utilisation occurred for commercial visitors and groups, while AIS camps also grew strongly. NSO camps and AIS residential numbers remained similar to the previous year.

Other programs contributing to the revenue generation included:

> AIS Tours, where the continuation of economic pressures and a general downturn in domestic tourism has led to a slight decrease (6 per cent) in visitor numbers, which has impacted upon revenue. During this reporting period, AIS Tours was announced as the Canberra and Region Tourism Award winner in the Specialised Tourism Services category, and subsequently went on to the National Tourism Awards. > AIS Shop, which experienced another year of growth following the introduction of the AIS Shop online shopping facility in July 2009 and the decision to incorporate the sale and distribution of ASC publications as part of its business from November 2009. > the AIS Aquatic Centre, fi tness business and the Swim School, which all showed strong growth during the year. The Swim School was announced as the Canberra and Region Swim School of the Year and is now in the running for a National Award. > the AIS Childcare Centre, which effectively operated at full capacity throughout the year, with demand exceeding available spaces in all categories.

Environment and heritage

The ASC Environmental Management System is based on the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems (ISO 1401: 2004). It comprises policy objectives, targets and procedures for monitoring and review. A fundamental goal of the ASC’s Environmental Policy is to comply with Australian Government environmental policies, initiatives and legislative requirements.

There were no reportable breaches of environmental legislation by the ASC during the reporting period.

During 2009–10, the ASC continued a water-management program and purchased 10 per cent green power as part of its electricity supply contract.

The ASC reports its annual building and transport related energy consumption data to the Australian Greenhouse Offi ce for inclusion in its annual report.

During 2009–10, a heritage consultant was engaged to assess whether ASC-controlled sites have listed or potential Commonwealth Heritage values. It was concluded that fi ve sites have strong potential for Commonwealth Heritage values. The consultant has been further engaged to prepare a Heritage Strategy for the ASC’s facilities.

64 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 gives the general public the right to access documents held by the ASC. Freedom of information statistics for 2009–10 appear below.

> Requests on hand at 30 June 2009 0 > Requests received during 2009–10 2 > Requests withdrawn 0 > Requests granted in full 1 > Requests granted in part 0 > Requests refused 0 > Requests transferred 0 > Requests for internal review 0 > Appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal 0 > Requests on hand at 30 June 2010 1

The ASC’s privacy statement can be found on its website at ausport.gov.au/legals/privacy_statement. The statement is in accordance with guidelines issued by the Privacy Commissioner. No complaints were received under the Privacy Act 1988 during the reporting period. The ASC provides privacy training as part of its induction program. In-house awareness sessions are also run periodically by the ASC for ongoing staff.

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APPENDIXES Appendix 1 Australian Sports Commission fi nancial statements

68 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 APPENDIXES | 69 70 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the period ended 30 June 2010

2010 2009 Notes $’000 $’000 EXPENS ES Employee benefits 3A 72,879 66,533 Suppliers 3B 50,256 52,252 Grants 3C 113,863 127,990 Depreciation and amortisation 3D 15,629 15,287 Finance costs 3E 308 174 Write-down and impairment of assets 3F 187 177 Foreign exchange losses 3G 27 - Losses from asset sales 3H 744 433 Other 3I 684 352 Total Expenses 254,577 263,198

LESS: OWN-SOURCE INCOME Own-source revenue Sale of goods and rendering of services 4A 29,156 31,750 Interest 4B 3,228 10,365 Rental income 4C 16 9 Other 4D 439 296 Total own-source revenue 32,839 42,420

Total own-source income 32,839 42,420

Net cost of services 221,738 220,778

Revenue from Government 4E 223,044 219,785

Surplus (Deficit) before income tax on continuing operations 1,306 (993)

Surplus (Deficit) after income tax on continuing operations 1,306 (993)

Surplus (Deficit) after income tax 1,306 (993)

Surplus (Deficit) attributable to the Australian Government 1,306 (993)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in asset revaluation reserves 22,099 - Total other comprehensive income after income tax 22,099 - Total comprehensive income 23,405 (993) Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Australian Government 23,405 (993)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

APPENDIXES | 71 BALANCE S HEET as at 30 June 2010 2010 2009 Notes $’000 $’000 AS S ETS Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 5A 52,087 37,886 Trade and other receivables 5B 4,622 4,624 Loan receivable 5C 3,825 3,684 Total financial assets 60,534 46,194

Non-Financial Assets Land and buildings 6A 209,980 194,593 Property, plant and equipment 6B 18,431 20,060 Intangibles 6D 2,837 2,562 Inventories 6F 1,147 1,144 Other non-financial assets 6G 582 1,205 Total non-financial assets 232,977 219,564 Total Assets 293,511 265,758

LIABILITIES Payables Suppliers 7A 4,392 5,939 Grants 7B 1,637 2,400 Other payables 7C 9,639 4,672 Total payables 15,668 13,011 Interest Bearing Liabilities Loans 8 3,778 3,633 Total interest bearing liabilities 3,778 3,633 Provisions Employee provisions 9A 14,054 12,598 Total provisions 14,054 12,598 Total Liabilities 33,500 29,242

Net Assets 260,011 236,516

EQ UITY Parent Entity Interest Contributed equity 148,710 148,620 Reserves 123,240 101,141 Retained surplus (accumulated deficit) (11,939) (13,245) Total parent entity interest 260,011 236,516 Total Equity 260,011 236,516

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

72 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 - - - - 182 182 2009 (993) (993) (993) $’000 237,327 236,516 236,516 237,327 - - - 90 90 2010 $’000 Total equity 1,306 23,405 22,099 236,516 260,011 260,011 236,516 - - - - - 182 182 2009 $’000 148,438 148,620 148,620 148,438 - - - - - 90 90 2010 $’000 Contributed equity/capital 148,620 148,710 148,710 148,620 ------2009 $’000 101,141 101,141 101,141 101,141 - - - - - reserve 2010 $’000 22,099 22,099 - - - 23,405 22,099 101,141 123,240 123,240 101,141 Asset revaluation ------2009 $'000 (993) (993) (993) (12,252) (13,245) (13,245) (12,252) - - - - - 2010 $’000 1,306 1,306 (13,245) Retained earnings S TATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 2010 30 June ended period the for Transfers equity between components Opening balance Opening previous from forward period carried Balance Closing balance as at 30 June (11,939) Adjustment for errors The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. with the conjunction accompanying in statementThe read above be should Closing balance attributable to the Australian Government (11,939) Transactions with owners Contributions owners by Equity injection Adjustment for changes in accounting policies accounting in Adjustment for changes of which: Attributable to the Government Australian Adjusted openingAdjusted balance (13,245) Sub-total transactions with owners - Total comprehensive income 1,306 Surplus (Deficit) for theSurplus period (Deficit) Comprehensive income Comprehensive income Other comprehensive

APPENDIXES | 73 CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the period ended 30 June 2010 2010 2009 Notes $’000 $’000

OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Goods and services 31,742 33,034 Receipts from Government 223,044 219,785 Interest 3,142 10,892 Net GST received 1,236 2,004 Total cash received 259,164 265,715 Cash used Employees 71,077 65,970 Suppliers 51,474 54,706 Borrowing costs 173 - Grants 113,863 126,180 Total cash used 236,587 246,856 Net cash from (used by) operating activities 10 22,577 18,859 INVES TING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 1,110 1,468 Loans - 62 Total cash received 1,110 1,530 Cash used Purchase of property, plant and equipment 9,576 12,448 Total cash used 9,576 12,448 Net cash from (used by) investing activities (8,466) (10,918) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash received Contributed equity 90 182 Total cash received 90 182 Net cash from (used by) financing activities 90 182 Net increase (decrease) in cash held 14,201 8,123 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 37,886 29,763 Effect of exchange rate movements on cash and cash equivalents - - at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 5A 52,087 37,886

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

74 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 APPENDIXES | 75 SCHEDULE OF CONTINGENCIES as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Contingent assets Guarantees - - Indemnities - - Claims for damages or costs - - Total contingent assets - -

Contingent liabilities Guarantees 77 77 Indemnities - - Claims for damages or costs - - Total contingent liabilities 77 77 Net contingent assets (liabilities) (77) (77)

Details of each class of contingent liabilities and contingent assets listed above are disclosed in Note 11: Contingent Liabilities and Assets, along with information on significant remote contingencies and contingencies that cannot be quantified.

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

76 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Intangibles Total Intangibles Total Other Other Other & equipment & & equipment property, plant property, plant property, ------3,426 ------5,360 790 9,576 - 2,402 9,061 985 12,448 Land Buildings Land Buildings $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 SCHEDULE OF ASSET ADDITIONS SCHEDULE 2010 30 June ended period the for The following non-financial non-current assets in 2009-10: were added By purchase funding - Government Total additions 2008-09: in assets non-current added were non-financial The following By purchase funding - Government By purchase funds - donated By purchase - other leaseBy finance gifts/donations as Assets received restructuring) of entities or operations acquisition From (including Total additions - - - - 3,426 2,402 - - - 5,360 9,061 - - 790 - - - 985 9,576 12,448 ------By purchase funds - donated By purchase - other lease By finance gifts/donations as Assets received restructuring) of entities or operations acquisition From (including

APPENDIXES | 77 Content of the Notes to the Financial Statements

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Note 2: Events after the Balance Sheet date Note 3: Expenses Note 4: Income Note 5: Financial Assets Note 6: Non-Financial Assets Note 7: Payables Note 8: Interest bearing liabilities Note 9: Provisions Note 10: Cash flow reconciliation Note 11: Contingent Liabilities and Assets Note 12: Commissioners Remuneration Note 13: Related Party Disclosures Note 14: Executive Remuneration Note 15: Remuneration of Auditors Note 16: Financial Instruments Note 17: Compensation and Debt Relief Note 18: Assets Held in Trust Note 19: Reporting of Outcomes

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1.1 Objectives of the Australian Sports Commission The Australian Sports Commission is an Australian Government controlled entity. The objectives of the Australian Sports Commission are: a) to provide leadership in the development of sport in Australia; b) to encourage increased participation and improved performance by Australians in sport; c) to provide resources, services and facilities to enable Australians to pursue and achieve excellence in sport while also furthering their educational and vocational skills and other aspects of their personal development; d) to improve the sporting abilities of Australians generally through the improvement of the standard of sports coaches; e) to foster cooperation in sport between Australia and other countries through the provision of access to resources, services and facilities related to sport; and f) to encourage the private sector to contribute to the funding of sport to supplement assistance by the Commonwealth.

The Australian Sports Commission is structured to meet two outcomes:

Outcome 1: Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport, at the community level, including through leadership and targeted community-based sports activity.

Outcome 2: Excellence in sports performance and continued international sporting success, by talented athletes and coaches, including through leadership in high-performance athlete development, and targeted science and research.

The continued existence of the Australian Sports Commission (the Commission) in its present form and with its present programs is dependent on Government policy and on continuing appropriations by Parliament for the Commission’s administration and programs.

1.2 Basis of Preparation of the Financial Statements

The financial statements and notes are required by clause 1(b) of Schedule 1 to the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and are a general purpose financial report.

The financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with:

Finance Minister’s Orders (FMO) for reporting periods ending on or after 1 July 2009; and Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that apply for the reporting period.

The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is in accordance with historical cost convention, except for certain assets at fair value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise specified.

Unless an alternative treatment is specifically required by an accounting standard or the FMO, assets and liabilities are recognised in the balance sheet when and only when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and the amounts of the assets or liabilities can be reliably measured. However, assets and liabilities arising under Agreements Equally Proportionately Unperformed are not recognised unless required by an accounting standard. Liabilities and assets that are un recognised are reported in the schedule of commitments or the schedule of contingencies.

Unless alternative treatment is specifically required by an accounting standard, income and expenses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when, and only when, the flow, consumption or loss of economic benefits has occurred and can be reliably measured.

1.3 Significant Accounting Judgements and Estimates

In the process of applying the accounting policies listed in this note, the Commission has made the following judgements that have the most significant impact on the amounts recorded in the financial statements:

The fair value of land and buildings has been taken to be the depreciated replacement cost as determined by an independent valuer because Commission buildings are purpose built and may in fact realise more or less than the market value.

No accounting assumptions or estimates have been identified that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next accounting period.

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1.4 New Australian Accounting Standards

Adoption of New Australian Accounting Standard Requirements

No accounting standard has been adopted earlier than the application date as stated in the standard. The following new standards and amendments to standards were issued prior to the signing of the statement by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer, were applicable to the current reporting period and had a financial impact on the Australian Sports Commission: AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements (Dec 2007) AASB 102 Inventories AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment AASB 117 Leases AASB 118 Revenue AASB 119 Employee Benefits AASB 123 Borrowing Costs AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation AASB 136 Impairment of Assets AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets AASB 138 Intangible Assets AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement AASB 1031 Materiality AASB 1048 Interpretation of Standards Other new standards that were issued prior to the signing of the statement by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Finance Officer and are applicable to the current reporting period did not have a material financial impact, and are not expected to have a future financial impact on the Australian Sports Commission.

Future Australian Accounting Standard Requirements

The following new standards, amendments to standards or interpretations were issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board prior to the signing of the statement by the chief executive and chief finance officer, and are expected to have a financial impact on the Australian Sports Commission for future reporting periods. AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures AASB 9 Financial Instruments AASB 118 Revenue AASB 119 Employee Benefits AASB 124 Related Party Disclosure AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards AASB 2009-11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 & 1038 and Interpretations 10 & 12] AASB 2010-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 3, 7, 121, 128, 131, 132 & 139] AASB 2010-4 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 1, 7, 101 & 134 and Interpretation 13]

Other new standards, amendments to standards or interpretations that were issued prior to the signing of the statement by the Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer and are applicable to the future reporting period are not expected to have a future financial impact on the Australian Sports Commission.

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1.5 Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when:

the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer; the seller retains no managerial involvement nor effective control over the goods; the revenue and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

Revenue from rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of contracts at the reporting date. The revenue is recognised when:

the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and the probable economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

The stage of completion of contracts at the reporting date is determined by reference to the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to the estimated total costs of the transaction.

Receivables for goods and services, which have 30 day terms (2008-09: 14 day terms), are recognised at the nominal amounts due less any impairment allowance account. Collectability of debts is reviewed at balance date. Allowances are made when collectability of the debt is no longer probable.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method as set out in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

Resources Received Free of Charge

Resources received free of charge are recognised as revenue when, and only when, a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they had not been donated. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense.

Resources received free of charge are recorded as either revenue or gains depending on their nature.

Revenue from Government

Funding received or receivable from agencies (appropriated to the agency as a CAC Act body payment item for payment to the Commission) is recognised as Revenue from Government unless they are in the nature of an equity injection.

1.6 Gains

Resources Received Free of Charge

Contributions of assets at no cost of acquisition or for nominal consideration are recognised as gains at their fair value when the asset qualifies for recognition, unless received from another Government Agency or Authority as a consequence of a restructuring of administrative arrangements.

Resources received free of charge are recorded as either revenue or gains depending on their nature.

Sale of Assets

Gains from disposal of non-current assets are recognised when control of the asset has passed to the buyer.

1.7 Transactions with the Government as Owner

Equity Injections

Amounts which are designated as ‘equity injections’ for a year (less any formal reductions) are recognised directly in contributed equity in that year.

Other Distributions to Owners

The FMO require that distributions to owners be debited to contributed equity unless in the nature of a dividend.

APPENDIXES | 81 1.8 Employee Benefits

Liabilities for services rendered by employees are recognised at the reporting date to the extent that they have not been settled.

Liabilities for short-term employee benefits (as defined in AASB 119) and termination benefits due within twelve months of balance date are measured at their nominal amounts.

The nominal amount is calculated with regard to the rates expected to be paid on settlement of the liability.

All other employee benefit liabilities are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

Leave

The liability for employee benefits includes provision for annual leave and long service leave. No provision has been made for sick leave as all sick leave is non-vesting and the average sick leave taken in future years by employees of the Commission is estimated to be less than the annual entitlement for sick leave.

The leave liabilities are calculated on the basis of employees’ remuneration at the estimated salary rates that applied at the time the leave is taken, including the Commission’s employer superannuation contribution rates to the extent that the leave is likely to be taken during service rather than paid out on termination.

The liability for long service leave has been determined by reference to the work of an actuary as at 30 June 2009. The estimate of the present value of the liability takes into account attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation.

Separation and Redundancy

Provision is made for separation and redundancy benefit payments. The Commission recognises a provision for termination when it has developed a detailed formal plan for the terminations and has informed those employees affected that it will carry out the terminations.

Superannuation

Staff of the Commission are members of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), the PSS accumulation plan (PSSap) Spectrum Superannuation, Health Employees Super Trust, CBUS Industry Super Pty Ltd, CARE Superannuation, Australian Super or AGEST.

The CSS and PSS are defined benefit schemes for the Australian Government. The remaining funds are defined contribution schemes.

The liability for defined benefits is recognised in the financial statements of the Australian Government and is settled by the Australian Government in due course. This liability is reported by the Department of Finance and Deregulation as an administered item.

The Commission makes employer contributions to the employee superannuation schemes at rates determined by an actuary to be sufficient to meet the current cost to the Government of the superannuation entitlements of the Commission’s employees. The Commission accounts for the contributions as if they were contributions to defined contribution plans.

The liability for superannuation recognised as at 30 June represents outstanding contributions for the final fortnight of the year.

1.9 Leases

A distinction is made between finance leases and operating leases. Finance leases effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of leased non-current assets. An operating lease is a lease that is not a finance lease. In operating leases, the lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefits.

Where a non-current asset is acquired by means of a finance lease, the asset is capitalised at either the fair value of the lease property or, if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the contract and a liability is recognised at the same time and for the same amount.

The discount rate used is the interest rate implicit in the lease. Leased assets are amortised over the period of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense.

Operating lease payments are expensed on a straight-line basis which is representative of the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets.

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1.10 Borrowing Costs

All borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

1.11 Cash

Cash and cash equivalents includes notes and coins held and any deposits in bank accounts with an original maturity of 3 months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash is recognised at its nominal amount.

1.12 Financial Assets

The Commission classifies its financial assets in the following categories:

at fair value through profit or loss; held-to-maturity investments; and loans and receivables.

The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Financial assets are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.

Effective Interest Method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.

Income is recognised on an effective interest rate basis except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial assets:

have been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future; are a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Commission manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or are derivatives that are not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

Assets in this category are classified as current assets.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any interest earned on the financial asset.

Held-to-Maturity Investments

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the group has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments. Held-to-maturity investments are recorded at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment, with revenue recognised on an effective yield basis.

Loans and Receivables

Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.

Impairment of Financial Assets

Financial assets are assessed for impairment at each balance date.

Financial assets held at amortised cost - if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred for loans and receivables or held to maturity investments held at amortised cost, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original

APPENDIXES | 83 effective interest rate. The carrying amount is reduced by way of an allowance account. The loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Available for sale financial assets - if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an available-for-sale financial asset has been incurred, the amount of the difference between its cost, less principal repayments and amortisation, and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in expenses, is transferred from equity to the statement of comprehensive income. Available for sale financial assets (held at cost) - if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred the amount of the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate for similar assets.

1.13 Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or other financial liabilities.

Financial liabilities are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.

Financial Liabilities at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are initially measured at fair value. Subsequent fair value adjustments are recognised in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability.

Other Financial Liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.

Supplier and other payables are recognised at amortised cost. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods or services have been received (and irrespective of having been invoiced).

1.14 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised in the balance sheet but are reported in the relevant schedules and notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of a liability or asset or represent an asset or liability in respect of which the amount cannot be reliably measured. Contingent assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but not virtually certain and contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater than remote.

1.15 Financial Guarantee Contracts

Financial guarantee contracts are accounted for in accordance with AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. They are not treated as a contingent liability, as they are regarded as financial instruments outside the scope of AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

1.16 Acquisition of Assets

Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition except as stated below. The cost of acquisition includes the fair value of assets transferred in exchange and liabilities undertaken. Financial assets are initially measured at their fair value plus transaction costs where appropriate.

Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and income at their fair value at the date of acquisition, unless acquired as a consequence of restructuring of administrative arrangements.

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1.17 Property, Plant and Equipment

Asset Recognition Threshold

Purchases of property, plant and equipment are recognised initially at cost in the balance sheet, except for purchases costing less than $2,000, which are expensed in the year of acquisition (other than where they form part of a group of similar items which are significant in total).

The initial cost of an asset includes an estimate of the cost of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located. This is particularly relevant to make good provisions in property leases taken up by the Commission where there exists an obligation to restore the property to its original condition. These costs are included in the value of the Commission’s leasehold improvements with a corresponding provision for the make good recognised.

Revaluations

Fair values for each class of asset are determined as shown below:

Asset Class Fair value measured at: Land Market selling price Buildings (excluding Leasehold improvements) Depreciated replacement cost Leasehold improvements Depreciated replacement cost Plant & Equipment Market selling price and depreciated replacement cost

Following initial recognition at cost, property plant and equipment are carried at fair value less subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Valuations are conducted with sufficient frequency to ensure that the carrying amounts of assets do not differ materially from the assets’ fair values as at the reporting date. The regularity of independent valuations depends upon the volatility of movements in market values for the relevant assets.

Revaluation adjustments are made on a class basis. Any revaluation increment is credited to equity under the heading of asset revaluation reserve except to the extent that it reverses a previous revaluation decrement of the same asset class that was previously recognised through operating result. Revaluation decrements for a class of assets are recognised directly through operating result except to the extent that they reverse a previous revaluation increment for that class.

Any accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the asset restated to the revalued amount.

Depreciation

Depreciable property, plant and equipment assets are written-off to their estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives to the Commission using, in all cases, the straight-line method of depreciation.

Depreciation rates (useful lives), residual values and methods are reviewed at each reporting date and necessary adjustments are recognised in the current, or current and future reporting periods, as appropriate.

Depreciation rates applying to each class of depreciable asset are based on the following useful lives:

2010 2009 Buildings 3 - 75 years 3 - 75 years Land improvements 20 - 40 years 20 - 40 years Leasehold improvements Lease term Lease term Infrastructure, fittings, plant and equipment 4 - 25 years 4 - 25 years Computer hardware 3 - 5 years 3 - 5 years Marine fleet 2 - 20 years 2 - 20 years Motor vehicles 2 - 10 years 2 - 10 years

Impairment

All assets were assessed for impairment at 30 June 2010. Where indications of impairment exist, an impairment adjustment is made if the asset’s recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount.

The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. Value in use is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. Where the future economic benefit of an asset is not primarily dependent on the asset's ability to generate future cash flows, and the asset would be replaced if the Commission were deprived of the asset, its value in use is taken to be its depreciated replacement cost.

APPENDIXES | 85 Derecognition

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.

1.18 Intangibles

The Commission’s intangibles comprise purchased software and internally-developed software for internal use. These assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Software is amortised on a straight-line basis over its anticipated useful life. The useful lives of the Commission’s software are 3 to 7 years (2008-09: 3 to 7 years).

All software assets were assessed for indications of impairment as at 30 June 2010.

1.19 Inventories

Inventories held for sale are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Inventories held for distribution are valued at cost, adjusted for any loss of service potential.

1.20 Taxation / Competitive Neutrality

The Commission is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except:

where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office; and for receivables and payables.

Note 2: Events after the Balance Sheet date

There are no events occurring after the reporting date which would significantly affect the ongoing structure and financial activities of the Commission.

86 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 3: Expenses

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 3A: Employee Benefits Wages and salaries 57,475 52,688 Superannuation: Defined contribution plans 4,166 3,719 Defined benefit plans 4,407 4,330 Leave and other entitlements 6,573 5,399 Separation and redundancies 258 397 Total employee benefits 72,879 66,533

Note 3B: Suppliers Goods and services Professional Fees 12,198 10,984 Travel expenses 9,681 10,339 Property operating expenses 8,325 8,289 M aterials expenses 4,588 5,440 Communications and IT expenses 2,731 3,125 Athlete support expenses 2,673 2,586 Other 6,956 8,633 Total goods and services 47,152 49,396

Goods and services are made up of: Provision of goods – related entities - - Provision of goods – external parties 3,276 4,780 Rendering of services – related entities 2,757 3,702 Rendering of services – external parties 41,119 40,914 Total goods and services 47,152 49,396

Other supplier expenses Operating lease rentals – external parties:

M inimum lease payments 2,642 2,241 Workers compensation expenses 462 615 Total other supplier expenses 3,104 2,856 Total supplier expenses 50,256 52,252

Note 3C: Grants Public sector: State and Territory Governments 14,584 14,287 Local Governments 460 614 Private sector: Non-profit organisations 87,490 102,566 Other 538 2,352 Overseas 2,104 2,048 Other 8,687 6,123 Total grants 113,863 127,990

APPENDIXES | 87 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 3D: Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation: Infrastructure, plant and equipment 4,661 4,293 Buildings Land Improvements & Buildings 10,459 10,394 Total depreciation 15,120 14,687

Amortisation: Intangibles: Computer software 509 600 Total amortisation 509 600 Total depreciation and amortisation 15,629 15,287

Note 3E: Finance Costs Loans 308 174 Total finance costs 308 174

Note 3F: Write-Down and Impairment of Assets Asset write-downs and impairments from: Impairment on financial instruments 28 30 Impairment of property, plant and equipment 159 - Impairment on intangible assets - 147 Total write-down and impairment of assets 187 177

Note 3G: Foreign Exchange Losses Non-speculative 27 - Total foreign exchange losses 27 -

Note 3H: Losses from Assets Sales Infrastructure, plant and equipment: Proceeds from sale ( 1,110) ( 1,035) Carrying value of assets sold 1,854 1,468 Total losses from assets sales 744 433

Note 3I: Other Expenses Other 404 275 Bad debts written off 50 52 Increase in Impairment Allowance Account 230 25 Total other expenses 684 352

88 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 4: Income

2010 2009 Revenue $’000 $’000

Note 4A: Sale of Goods and Rendering of Services Provision of goods - external parties 1,504 1,538 Rendering of services - related entities 12,072 17,239 Rendering of services - external parties 15,580 12,973 Total sale of goods and rendering of services 29,156 31,750

Note 4B: Interest Loans 341 179 Deposits 2,887 10,186 Total interest 3,228 10,365

Note 4C: Rental income Other 16.00 9.00 Total rental income 16 9

Note 4D: Other Revenue Resources received free of charge: 405 275 Other 34 4 Discount on Loan Payable - 17 Total other revenue 439 296

Note 4E: Revenue from Government Department of Health and Ageing CAC Act body payment item 223,044 219,785 Total revenue from Government 223,044 219,785

APPENDIXES | 89 Note 5: Financial Assets

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 5A: Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand or on deposit 52,087 37,886 Other - - Total cash and cash equivalents 52,087 37,886

Note 5B: Trade and Other Receivables Goods and services - related entities 1,385 1,314 Goods and services - external parties 3,368 1,877 Total receivable for goods and services 4,753 3,191 GST receivable from the Australian Taxation Office - 1,279 Other: Interest 166 221 Total other receivables 166 221 Total trade and other receivables (gross) 4,919 4,691 Less impairment allowance account: Goods and services (297) (67) Total trade and other receivables (net) 4,622 4,624

Receivables are expected to be recovered in: No more than 12 months 4,414 4,624 More than 12 months - - Total trade and other receivables (net) 4,414 4,624

Receivables are aged as follows: Not overdue 3,569 3,780 Overdue by: Less than 30 days 356 251 30 to 60 days 120 160 61 to 90 days 141 247 More than 90 days 525 253 Total receivables (gross) 4,711 4,691

The impairment allowance account is aged as follows: Not overdue - - Overdue by: Less than 30 days - - 30 to 60 days - - 61 to 90 days - - More than 90 days (297) (67) Total impairment allowance account (297) (67)

90 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Reconciliation of the impairment allowance account: Movements in relation to 2010 Goods and Other services receivables Total 2010 2010 2010 $'000 $'000 $'000 Opening balance (67) - (67) Amounts written off - -- Amounts recovered and reversed - -- Increase/decrease recognised in net surplus (230) - (230) Closing balance (297) - (297)

Movements in relation to 2009 Goods and Other services receivables Total 2009 2009 2009 $'000 $'000 $'000 Opening balance (42) - (42) Amounts written off - -- Amounts recovered and reversed- - - Increase/decrease recognised in net surplus(25) - (25) Closing balance (67) - (67)

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 5C: Loan Receivables Loan - National Sporting Organisations 3,825 3,684 Total Loan Receivables 3,825 3,684

Loans receivable are expected to be recovered in: Less than 12 months 46 50 More than 12 months 3,779 3,634 Total loans receivable 3,825 3,684

APPENDIXES | 91 Note 6: Non-Financial Assets

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 6A: Land and Buildings

Leasehold land at fair value 8,250 7,400

Land improvements at fair value 5,029 3,838 Work in progress - 13 Accumulated depreciation - (658) Total land improvements 5,029 3,193

Buildings on leasehold land: Work in progress 155 3,718 Fair value 196,330 199,934 Accumulated depreciation (2) (19,758) Total buildings on freehold land 196,483 183,894

Leasehold improvements: Fair value 218 176 Accumulated depreciation - (70) Total leasehold improvements 218 106 Total land and buildings 209,980 194,593 No indicators of impairment were found for land and buildings. No land or buildings are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months.

Note 6B: Property, Plant and Equipment

Furniture, fittings, plant and equipment: Fair Value 14,695 13,639 Accumulated depreciation (3,456) (1,929) Total furniture, fittings, plant and equipment 11,239 11,710 Computers: Fair value 5,704 5,081 Accumulated depreciation (2,906) (1,503) Total computers 2,798 3,578 Marine fleet: Fair value 2,050 1,896 Accumulated depreciation (682) (327) Total marine fleet 1,368 1,569 Motor vehicles: Fair value 3,871 3,528 Accumulated depreciation (845) (325) Total motor vehicles 3,026 3,203

Total property, plant and equipment (non-current) 18,431 20,060

Indicators of impairment were found for the Furniture and Computers classes of assets. A revaluation decrement of $321,000 is reported in the equity section of the balance sheet and impairment losses are reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Note 3F).

All revaluations were conducted in accordance with the revaluation policy stated at Note 1. In 2009- 10, an independent valuer, Herron Todd White conducted the revaluations for land and buildings. In 2007-08, an independent valuer, Australian Valuation Office conducted the revaluation for property, plant and equipment. Revaluation increment of $850,000 for land (2009: nil) and increments of $19,986,000 for buildings on leasehold land (2009: nil), $1,366,000 for land improvements (2009:nil), $218,000 for leasehold improvements (2009: nil) and $ nil for plant and equipment (2009: nil) were credited to the asset revaluation reserve by asset class and included in the equity section of the balance sheet; no increments/decrements were expensed (2009: nil expensed).

92 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Total Other Other plant & property, property, equipment equipment and and buildings Total land - - - (10,459) - (10,459) - (4,661) - (15,120) - - (159) (197) (2) (159) (197) (2) (7,889) (7,891) - (20,532) (20,532) (4,352) (24,884) - 3,426 3,426 - 5,360 8,786 - - (1,651) (1,651) 850 21,570 22,420 (321)22,420 850 21,570 22,099 Land Buildings $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 7,400 207,725 215,125 24,412 215,125 239,537 7,400 207,725 26,320 209,982 236,302 8,250 201,732 8,250 201,730 209,980 18,431 209,980 228,411 8,250 201,730 By purchase Other Note 6C: Reconciliation of the Opening Closing and Balances (2009-10) Plant Equipment and of Property, at 1 JulyAs 2009 Gross book value income other comprehensive in recognised impairments and Revaluations result the operating in Impairments recognised expense Depreciation Other (Assets movements written-off) Disposals: Net value book 30 June 2010Net value book as of 30 June 2010 represented by: Gross book value Accumulated depreciation 8,250 201,730 209,980 18,431 228,411 Accumulated depreciation and impairment and depreciation Accumulated Net value book 1 July 2009Additions: 7,400 187,193 194,593 20,060 214,653

APPENDIXES | 93 Total Other plant & & plant property, equipment and and buildings Total land - 2,402 2,402 - 9,061 11,463 - - (1,468) (1,468) ------(10,394) (10,394) (115) (4,293) (115) (14,687) (128) (243) Land Buildings $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 7,400 195,300 202,700 16,888 202,700 219,588 7,400 195,300 20,060 194,593 214,653 7,400 187,193 7,400 187,193 194,593 20,060 194,593 214,653 7,400 187,193 By purchase Other Note Reconciliation 6C (Cont'd): of the Opening Closing and Balances (2008-09) Plant Equipment and of Property, at 1 JulyAs 2008 Gross book value impairment and depreciation Accumulated Net value book 1 July 2008 Additions: income other comprehensive in recognised impairments and Revaluations result the operating in Impairments recognised expense Depreciation Other (Assets movements written-off) Disposals: Net value book 30 June 2009 Net value book as of 30 June - 2009 represented by: Gross book value depreciationAccumulated (10,138) (10,138) 7,400 (59) 205,438 212,838 (10,197) 16,947 229,785 - 7,400 (20,532) 207,725 (20,532) 215,125 24,412 (4,352) 239,537 (24,884)

94 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 6D: Intangibles

Computer software: Purchased 5,492 4,436 Total computer software (gross) 5,492 4,436 Accumulated amortisation (2,655) (1,874) Total computer software (net) 2,837 2,562

Total intangibles 2,837 2,562 No indicators of impairment were found for intangible assets.

No intangibles are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months.

Note 6E: Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances of Intangibles (2009-10)

Computer software purchased $’000 As at 1 July 2009 Gross book value 4,700 Accumulated amortisation and impairment (2,138) Net book value 1 July 2009 2,562 Additions: By purchase 790 Impairments recognised in the operating result - Amortisation (509) Other movements (Assets written-off) - Disposals: Other (6) Net book value 30 June 2010 2,837

Net book value as of 30 June 2010 represented by: Gross book value 5,492 Accumulated amortisation and impairment (2,655) 2,837 Note 6E: Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances of Intangibles (2008-09)

Computer software purchased $’000 As at 1 July 2008 Gross book value 3,933 Accumulated amortisation and impairment (1,538) Net book value 1 July 2008 2,395 Additions: By purchase 985 Impairments recognised in the operating result (147) Amortisation (600) Other movements (Assets written-off) (71) Disposals: Other - Net book value 30 June 2009 2,562

Net book value as of 30 June 2009 represented by: Gross book value 4,700 Accumulated amortisation and impairment (2,138) 2,562

APPENDIXES | 95 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 6F: Inventories Inventories held for sale: Finished goods 486 593 Total inventories held for sale 486 593 Inventories held for distribution 661 551 Total inventories 1,147 1,144

During 2009-10, $1,184,000 of inventory held for sale was recognised as an expense (2008-09: $1,127,000). During 2009-10, $520,000 of inventory held for distrubution was recognised as an expense (2008-09: $368,000).

No items of inventory were recognised at fair value less cost to sell. All inventory is expected to be sold or distributed in the next 12 months.

Note 6G: Other Non-Financial Assets

Prepayments 582 1,205 Asset clearing account - - Total other non-financial assets 582 1,205

No indicators of impairment were found for other non-financial assets.

Total other non-financial assets - are expected to be recovered in: No more than 12 months 582 1,205 More than 12 months - - Total other non-financial assets 582 1,205

96 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 7: Payables

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 7A: Suppliers Trade creditors 4,392 5,939 Total supplier payables 4,392 5,939 Supplier payables expected to be settled within 12 months Related entities 3 1,106 External parties 4,389 4,833 Supplier payables expected to be settled greater then 12 months Related entities - - External parties - - Total supplier payables 4,392 5,939

Settlement is usually made net 30 days.

Note 7B: Grants Private sector: Non-profit organisations 375 1,102 Other 1,262 1,298 Total grants, subsidies and personal benefits 1,637 2,400

All grants payable are expected to be settled within 12 months.

Note 7C: Other Payables Salaries and wages 1,129 879 Superannuation 161 121 Prepayments received/unearned income 7,823 3,456 GST Payable to the ATO 360 43 Loan interest payable (DoFD) 166 173 Total other payables 9,639 4,672 All other payables are expected to be settled within 12 months.

APPENDIXES | 97 Note 8: Interest bearing liabilities

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 8A: Loans Loans from Government 3,778 3,633 Total loans 3,778 3,633

Payable: Within one year - - In one to five years 3,778 3,633 In more than five years - - Total loans 3,778 3,633

Loan information The loan was issued to the ASC in April 2004 and then in turn was re-issued by the ASC to the FFA (Football Federation of Australia) with a maturity date of June 2008 and an interest rate of half of the sum of the 10 year Government bond rate plus 3%. The loan was renegotiated in June 2008 with an interest rate of floating 4.07% as at 30 June 2010 with a maturity of June 2013.

There were no loan payable defaults during the period.

98 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 9: Provisions

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Note 9A: Employee Provisions Leave 14,054 12,598 Total employee provisions 14,054 12,598 Employee provisions are expected to be settled in: No more than 12 months 4,781 4,508 More than 12 months 9,273 8,090 Total employee provisions 14,054 12,598

APPENDIXES | 99 Note 10: Cash flow reconciliation

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents as per Balance Sheet to Cash Flow Statement

Cash and cash equivalents as per: Cash flow statement 52,087 37,886 Balance sheet 52,087 37,886 Difference - - Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash from operating activities: Net cost of services (221,738) (220,778) Add revenue from Government 223,044 219,785

Adjustments for non-cash items Depreciation / amortisation 15,629 15,287 Impairment of loan receivable - 13 Impairment of assets 467 147 Assets now recognised (34) - (Gain) / Loss on disposal of assets 744 433

Changes in assets / liabilities (Increase) / decrease in interest receivable 55 527 (Increase) / decrease in net receivables (1,411) 997 (Increase) / decrease in inventories (3) (106) (Increase) / decrease in prepayments 623 (325) (Increase) / decrease in GST receivable 1,279 2,219 Increase / (decrease) in employee provisions 1,456 404 Increase / (decrease) in supplier payables (1,635) (2,170) Increase / (decrease) in prepayments received 4,209 709 Increase / (decrease) in grant creditors (763) 1,810 Increase / (decrease) in other payables 655 (93) Net cash from (used by) operating activities 22,577 18,859

100 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010

- - - - 77 77 2009 $’000 77 (77) (77) Total 2010 $’000 - 2009 $’000 - 2010 $’000 Claims for damages or costs damages or - 2009 $’000 - - - - - 77 2010 $’000 Indemnities 77 77 2009 $’000 - - - - 77 77 Guarantees 2010 $’000 under lease. under ice accomodation Contingent liabilities Contingent previous from period Balance New Re-measurement Liabilities recognised expired Obligations liabilities contingent Total (liabilities) assets contingent Net Quantifiable Contingencies of $77,000 (2009: respect in reports guarantees liability of bank contingent a of contingencies The schedule $77,000). The respect amount in is of off Note 11: Contingent Liabilities and Assets and Assets Liabilities Contingent 11: Note

APPENDIXES | 101 Note 12: Commissioners Remuneration

2010 2009

The number of Commissioners of the Commission included in these figures are shown below in the relevant remuneration bands:

$ Nil - $ 14,999 1 - $ 15,000 - $ 29,999 3 3 $ 30,000 - $ 44,999 4 5 Total number of Commissioners of the Commission 8 8

2010 2009 $ $ Total remuneration received or due and receivable by Commissioners of the Commission 229,087 270,867

Commissioners

Ms Kate Allen OAM (Retired 5 Aug 2009) M s Alisa Camplin OAM Ms Sally Carbon OAM M s Liz Ellis AM Mr David Gallop Mr Greg Hartung OAM (Retired 4 Apr 2010) Ms Margarte Osmond

Mr Kyle Vander-Kuyp

102 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 13: Related Party Disclosures

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

ENTITY COMMISSIONER Donations to related entities: - - Reimbursement of National Sport Program expenses:

Australian Paralympics Committee M r G Hartung OAM 11 214 Athletics Australia M r K Vander-Kuyp 53 27 NSW Institute of Sport M s E Ellis 35 216 Olympic Winter Institute Ms A Camplin OAM 191 1,645

Grants to National Sporting Organisations:

WA Department of Sport & Recreation Ms S Carbon OAM - 204 Athletics Australia M r K Vander-Kuyp 4,865 6,842 Australian Paralympics Committee M r G Hartung OAM 9,882 9,721 Australian Rugby League M r D Gallop 1,061 - NSW Institute of Sport M s E Ellis 146 22 Olympic Winter Institute Ms A Camplin OAM 972 62

Provision of services:

Department of Health and Ageing Ms J Halton PSM (1) 24 24

(1) Ms J Halton is an ex-officio Commissioner appointed on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing. Transactions with this entity are based on normal terms and conditions.

Funding received by Commission programs:

There were also payments of a domestic nature to Commissioners and related entities to reimburse costs incurred on behalf of the Commission. These and the transactions referred to above were conducted with conditions no more favourable than would be expected if the transactions occurred at arms length.

APPENDIXES | 103 Note 14: Executive Remuneration

Note 14A: Actual Remuneration Paid to Senior Executives

Executive Remuneration 2010 2009

The number of Senior Executives of the Commission included in these figures are shown below in the relevant remuneration bands:

less than $145,000* - - $175 000 to $189 999 1 1 $190 000 to $204 999 2 2 $205 000 to $219 999 3 1 $220 000 to $234 999 1 1 $235 000 to $249 999 2 - $250 000 to $264 999 1 2 $280 000 to $294 999 - 1 $385 000 to $399 999 1 -

Total 11 8

Total expense recognised in relation to Senior Executive employment $ $ Short-term employee benefits: Salary (including annual leave taken) 2,092,678 1,565,804 Changes in annual leave provisions 12,751 1,651 Performance bonus 57,810 51,494 Other1 62,512 58,655 Total Short-term employee benefits 2,225,751 1,677,604 Superannuation (post-employment benefits) 277,101 167,172 Other long-term benefits 65,268 36,551 Total 2,568,120 1,881,327

During the year the entity paid $nil in termination benefits to Senior Executives (2009: $nil) * Excluding acting arrangements and part-year service. Notes 1 "Other" includes motor vehicle allowances and other allowances.

104 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 1 Total Total package remuneration remuneration Base salary Base (including annual leave) - - - - 3 173,641 197,756 1 173,641 217,346 1 202,264 220,468 2 208,354 256,851 7 As at 2009 30 June No. SES 1 - - Total 179,962 193,635 207,637 230,289 250,468 372,295 package remuneration - - 152,503 145,762 180,906 200,516 200,263 297,382 (including Base salary As at 30 JuneAs 2010 annual leave) - - 2 1 3 3 1 1 No. SES Total 11 allowance less thanless $145,000* $175,000 to $189,999 $190,000 to $204,999 $205,000 to $219,999 $220,000 to $234,999 $235,000 to $249,999 $250,000 to $264,999 $370,000 to $384,999 Bonus Performance (a) (b) Motor vehicle Superannuation (c) Non-Salary elements available to Senior Executives include: Executives to Senior available elements Non-Salary Note 14B: Salary Packages Senior for Executives annualisedAverage remuneration substantive packages for Senior Executives Total remuneration: part-year and service. arrangements acting * Excluding Notes 1

APPENDIXES | 105 Note 15: Remuneration of Auditors

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

The cost of financial statement audit services provided to the Commission were:

The fair value of the services provided was: 75 104 75 104

No other services were provided by the Auditor-General.

106 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 16: Financial Instruments

2010 2009 $'000 $'000 Note 16A: Categories of Financial Instruments Financial Assets Loans and receivables: Cash at bank 52,087 37,886 Receivables for goods and services 4,622 3,345 Loan Receivable 3,825 3,684 Total 60,534 44,915

Carrying amount of financial assets 60,534 44,915

Financial Liabilities At amortised cost: Government loan 3,778 3,633 Trade creditors 4,392 5,939 Grants payable 1,637 2,400 Total 9,807 11,972

Carrying amount of financial liabilities 9,807 11,972

Note 16B: Net Income and Expense from Financial Assets Loans and receivables Interest revenue - deposits 2,887 10,186 Interest revenue - loans 341 179 Exchange gains/(losses) (27) - Impairment 222 17 Net gain/(loss) loans and receivables 3,423 10,382

Net gain/(loss) from financial assets 3,423 10,382

The net income/expense from financial assets not at fair value from profit and loss is $nil

Note 16C: Net Income and Expense from Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities - at amortised cost Interest expense (308) (174) Impairment (28) (30) Net gain/(loss) financial liabilities - at amortised cost (336) (204)

Net gain/(loss) from financial liabilities (336) (204)

The net income/expense from financial liabilities not at fair value from profit and loss is $nil

APPENDIXES | 107 Note 16D: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value 2010 2010 2009 2009 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assets Loans and receivables Cash at Bank 2 52,087 52,087 37,886 37,886 Receivables for goods and services 2 4,622 4,622 3,345 3,345 Loan receivables 1 3,825 3,825 3,684 3,684 Total 60,534 60,534 44,915 44,915

Financial Liabilities Other financial liabilities Government loan 1 3,778 3,778 3,633 3,633 Trade creditors 2 4,392 4,392 5,939 5,939 Grants payable 2 1,637 1,637 2,400 2,400 Total 9,807 9,807 11,972 11,972

1 Fair value for the loans which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cashflows, discounted at the market rate of interest at reporting date. 2 Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short term nature of the balance.

108 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 16E: Credit Risk

The Commission is exposed to minimal credit risk as the majority of loans and receivables are cash, appropriation made under law (which guarantees fixed amounts of funding that the entity can drawdown as required) or amounts owed by the Australian Tax Office in the form of a Goods and Services Tax refund. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the risk that arises from potential default of a debtor. This amount is equal to the total amount of trade receivables (2010: $4,524,000 and 2009: $3,191,000). The Commission has assessed the risk of the default on payment and has allocated $297,000 in 2010 (2009: $67,000) to an impairment allowance account.

The Commission manages its credit risk by undertaking background and credit checks prior to allowing a debtor relationship. In addition, the Commission has policies and procedures that guide employees debt recovery techniques.

The following table illustrates the Australian Sports Commission's gross exposure to credit risk, excluding any collateral or credit enhancements. 2010 2009 $'000 $'000 Financial assets Loans and receivables 4,753 3,191 Total 4,753 3,191

The Commission holds no collateral to mitigate against credit risk.

Credit quality of financial instruments not past due or individually determined as impaired Not past Not past due Past due or Past due or due nor nor impaired impaired impaired impaired 20102009 2010 2009 $'000$'000 $'000 $'000 Cash at bank 52,087 37,886 - - Receivables for goods and services 3,548 2,501 1,142 911 Loan receivables 3,825 3,684 28 30 Total 59,460 44,071 1,170 941

Ageing of financial assets that were past due but not impaired for 2010 0 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 90+ daysdays days days Total $'000$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Receivables for goods and services 356 120 141 525 1,142 Total 356 120 141 525 1,142

Ageing of financial assets that were past due but not impaired for 2009 0 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 90+ daysdays days days Total $'000$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Receivables for goods and services 251 160 247 253 911 Total 251 160 247 253 911

APPENDIXES | 109 in place to ensure notion that the due todue appropriation - - year year $'000 $'000 4,461 1,637 6,098 5,939 2,400 8,339 within 1 within within 1 - - 3,633 - 11,972 ------3,778 - - 3,778 - - 3,778 - - - 4,461 9,876 1,637 On 1 to 2 2 to 5 > 5 On 1 to 2 to 5 2 > 5 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 demand years years years Total demand years years years Total Government LoanGovernment CreditorsTrade Grants Payable - - - - - 3,633 - - - - 3,633 - - 5,939 2,400 Government Loan Government Trade Creditors Trade Grants Payable Total both in the or prior current year. liabilities financial no derivative has The Commission Commission will encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities. This is highly unlikely Note Risk Liquidity 16F: to The on the exposure liquidity based is risk government. from payables loan a are and liabilities financial The Commission's procedures put and to Minister) policies to the Entity the internal Advance Finance and available (e.g. mechanisms and funding appropriate obligations. are there to its resources meet financial 2010 liabilities financial non-derivative for Maturities Total 2009 liabilities Maturities financial for non-derivative

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Note 16G: Market Risk

The Commission holds basic financial instruments that do not expose the Commission to certain market risks. The Commission is not exposed to 'other price risk'. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Commission is exposed to interest rate risk primarily from loans and receivables.

The table below details the interest rate sensitivity analyses of the entity at the reporting date, holding all other variables constant. A 150 basis point change is deemed reasonably possible and is used when reporting interest rate risk.

Foreign currency risk refers to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Commission is exposed to foreign exchange risk primarily through undertaking certain transactions denominated in foreign currency and through the operation of a foreign currency bank account held in Italy for the Commission's European Training Centre.

The Commission is exposed to foreign currency denominated in Euros (EUR). The following table details the effect on the profit and equity as at the reporting date from a 14% favourable/unfavourable change in Australian Dollars against the Euro with all other variables held constant.

Sensitivity analysis of the risk that the Australian Sports Commission is exposed to for 2010 Change in Effect on Risk variablerisk Profit and vari abl e loss Equity % $'000 $'000 Currency risk EUR 14.00 - - Currency risk EUR( 14.00) - - Interest rate risk Interest 1.50 781 781 Interest rate risk Interest( 1.50) (781) (781)

Sensitivity analysis of the risk that the Australian Sports Commission is exposed to for 2009 Change in Effect on Risk variablerisk Profit and variable loss Equity % $'000 $'000 Interest rate risk Interest 0.75 284 284 Interest rate risk Interest( 0.75) (284) (284)

For interest rate risk, the method used to arrive at the possible risk of 150 basis points was based on both statistical and non- statistcical analysis. The statistical analysis has been based on the cash rate for the last five years issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) as the underlying dataset. This information is then revised and adjusted for resonableness under the current economic circumstances. 150 basis points is considered reasonable because it is reasonably possible that there will be greater volatility compared to that which has been experienced in recent years, however, not to the extent of the extraordinary volatility experienced in 2009-10. For foreign currency risk, the method used to arrive at the possible risk of 14% was based on both statistical and non-statistical analyses. The statistical analysis has been based on main currencies movement over the last five years. The main currency that the Commission has exposure to is Euros. This information is then revised and adjusted for reasonableness under the current economic circumstances.

Note 16H: Concessional Loans

2010 2009 $'000 $'000 Football Federation Australia Nominal value 4,000 4,000 Less: Unexpired discount 222 367 Less: Impairment - - Carrying value 3,778 3,633 Australian Canoeing Incorporated Nominal value 78 64 Less: Unexpired discount - - Less: Impairment 31 13 Carrying value 47 51 Total 3,825 3,684

APPENDIXES | 111 Note 17: Compensation and Debt Relief

2010 2009 $ $

Departmental

No payments were made during the reporting period. - - (2009: No payments made)

112 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 18: Assets Held in Trust

Gary Knoke Memorial Scholarship Trust Account

Purpose – The Gary Knoke Memorial Scholarship trust is to be used for the provision of scholarships to eligible persons. These monies are not available for other purposes of the Commission and are not recognised in the financial statements.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Opening balance 52 52 Additions Receipts during the year - - Interest received - - Available for payments 52 52 Disposed Payments made - - Total 52 52

Promoters Trust Account

Purpose – The Commission operates a Promoters Trust Account into which it deposits monies received in the course of conducting events at the Commission. These monies are held until such time as the events are completed and all costs associated with the events have been finalised. The remaining funds are then apportioned between the promoter and the Commission in accordance with the terms of each agreement. These monies are not available for other purposes of the Commission and are not recognised in the financial statements.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Receipts Takings for events 1,607 2,656 1,607 2,656 Expenditure Distributions to: Promoters (2,328) (1,425) Australian Sports Commission (280) (133) Payments to suppliers (179) (129) Other - - (2,787) (1,687) Excess (deficit) of receipts over expenditure (1,180) 969

Assets Cash at bank 66 1,248 Debtors - - 66 1,248 Liabilities Distribution to: Interest payable - 3 Australian Sports Commission 23 60 Promoters 10 1,169 Payments to suppliers 33 16 66 1,248

APPENDIXES | 113 Australian College of Sport Trust Account

Purpose – The trust receives monies from fees for courses related to sport and from contributions from the University of Canberra and the Commission. The trust incurs costs associated with the development and presentation of these courses. These monies were not available for other purposes of the Commission and are not recognised in the financial statements. This trust was wound up on 3 June 2010 and the committee distributed the funds evenly between the University of Canberra and the Commission.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Opening balance 122 118 Additions Receipts during the year - - Interest received 2 4 Available for payments 124 122 Disposed Payments made 124 - Total - 122

114 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 2009 $’000 14,511 14,511 27,909 cular e table he he entre 263,198 220,778 Total 2010 $’000 17,086 15,753 17,086 254,577 221,738 2009 $’000 11,316 21,745 11,316 179,372 146,311 2010 Outcome 2 $’000 9,523 10,010 10,010 167,170 147,637 2009 $’000 3,195 6,164 3,195 83,826 74,467 2010 Outcome 1 $’000 7,076 Other A review was conducted of all cost centres used by the Commission. Where a cost centre could be directly attributed be cost could a to cost centre parti by used centres a Where of all was conducted theA Commission. review outcome all costs associated with that cost centre were attributed to that outcome. Where a cost centre was an overhead cost c Note Net 19A: Cost of Outcome Delivery Expenses non-government from Income sector TotalOther own-source incomeNet cost/(contribution) of outcome deliveryOutcomes 1 and 2 are described in Note 1.1. Net costs shown include intra-government 74,101 costs that are eliminated in calculating t 87,407 6,230 7,076 the attribution is based on the grants for the SPD (Sport Performance and Development) funding. The of attribution basis th in Development)the funding. and attribution for the on the (Sport SPD grants based is Performance outcome. Budget actual below is consistent is below with the for the used basis Budget. Note 19: Reporting of Outcomes Outcomes of Reporting 19: Note

APPENDIXES | 115

305 351 433 2009 $’000 7,400 2,562 4,672 1,144 5,939 2,400 1,205 3,684 3,633 4,624 15,287 10,365 12,598 29,242 31,750 37,886 66,322 52,815 20,060 187,193 127,990 263,198 262,205 219,785 265,758 Total 455 495 744 582 2010 $’000 3,228 8,250 2,837 9,431 1,147 4,392 1,637 4,414 3,825 3,778 15,629 14,054 33,292 72,879 50,967 29,156 52,087 18,431 201,730 113,863 223,044 254,577 255,883 293,303 Budget outcome. Budget - - 2009 $’000 5,658 7,000 2,376 4,499 1,144 1,205 5,939 2,400 4,435 18,496 37,886 10,266 120,067 184,379 - - 582 2010 $’000 6,633 8,250 2,697 9,265 1,147 4,392 1,637 4,160 9,754 52,087 71,578 21,927 Not attributed* 150,255 ------liminated in calculating the actual 211 400 186 173 239 295 2009 $’000 8,091 4,953 8,759 3,684 8,939 3,633 10,966 67,068 80,277 41,418 36,801 89,653 24,758 145,653 179,372 178,713 ------296 140 166 322 495 2010 Outcome 2 $’000 2,149 5,348 9,292 3,825 3,778 8,058 11,077 45,872 34,777 74,627 17,088 130,034 142,057 148,507 167,170 168,040 ------94 58 112 138 189 855 2009 $’000 4,321 2,274 1,987 6,992 1,102 1,987 24,904 16,014 38,337 74,132 83,826 83,492 ilities by Outcomes by ilities ------173 249 159 254 118 619 2010 Outcome 1 $’000 4,552 1,079 2,073 27,007 16,190 39,236 74,537 12,068 ilities that can not be reliably attributed to outcomes. Employees Suppliers Depreciation and amortisation Grants Finance costs Net asset losses from sales government from Income services and of goods Sale Interest Other equivalents cash and Cash Trade and other receivables Loan receivable Land Buildings Infrastructure, Equipment Plant and Intangibles Inventories assets Other non-financial Suppliers Grants Other payables Loans Employee provisions Note Classes 19B: Major of Expenses, Assets Income, Liab and Expe nse s: TotalIncome: TotalAssets 87,407 TotalLiabilities 87,843 Total liab and Assets * Note costs in 1.1. Net that described costs intra-government e Outcomes 2 are 1 and are shown include 991 2,073

116 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Appendix 2 Australian Sports Commission grant allocations to sports, 2009–2010

AIS High Sport allocation performance development Other* Total

NSOs

Archery 381 936 354 800 27 200 20 000 783 936

Athletics 1 411 051 3 671 587 146 400 555 000 5 784 038

Australian Football 194 000 0 216 000 80 000 490 000

Badminton 185 000 27 000 240 000 452 000

Baseball 1 347 000 146 000 0 1 493 000

Basketball 1 433 424 2 650 600 216 400 125 000 4 425 424

Bicycle motocross 473 500 132 500 0 606 000

Bocce 26 000 25 000 0 51 000

Bowls 417 200 146 800 9 500 573 500

Boxing 574 131 141 000 54 000 445 000 1 214 131

Canoeing 1 046 893 1 710 000 108 000 11 000 2 875 893

Cricket 513 964 0 216 000 90 000 819 964

Cycling 1 434 666 3 473 000 110 000 95 400 5 113 066

Diving 652 055 821 800 27 200 200 000 1 701 055

Equestrian 1 512 000 87 000 15 000 1 614 000

Fencing 35 400 26 600 0 62 000

Football 1 521 510 5 331 600 216 000 65 000 7 134 110

Golf 368 405 478 400 151 600 50 000 1 048 405

Gymnastics 750 701 1 214 000 216 000 30 000 2 210 701

Hockey 1 333 081 3 788 200 161 800 206 500 5 489 581

Ice racing 83 000 0 0 83 000

Indoor cricket 61 000 150 000 0 211 000

Judo 467 800 16 200 220 000 704 000

Karate 3 000 83 000 0 86 000

Lacrosse 0 50 000 0 50 000

Motor sport 304 200 64 800 0 369 000

Motorcycling 382 600 64 400 0 447 000

Netball 650 920 945 085 279 900 465 000 2 340 905

Orienteering 86 000 0 0 86 000

APPENDIXES | 117 AIS High Sport allocation performance development Other* Total

Polocrosse 61 000 60 000 0 121 000

Pony clubs 30 000 25 000 0 55 000

Roller sport 0 186 000 0 186 000

Rowing 1 926 982 3 831 600 89 400 60 000 5 907 982

Rugby league 194 000 0 216 000 50 000 460 000

Rugby union 194 000 0 216 000 50 000 460 000

Sailing 804 362 2 802 430 146 400 0 3 753 192

Shooting 1 419 800 76 200 140 000 1 636 000

Skiing 960 100 16 400 0 976 500

Softball 384 445 1 439 200 161 800 50 000 2 035 445

Squash 441 276 437 600 118 400 0 997 276

Surf lifesaving 355 400 161 600 25 000 542 000

Surfi ng 423 400 86 600 32 000 542 000

Swimming 1 446 481 4 353 000 216 000 125 000 6 140 481

Table tennis 103 800 48 200 0 152 000

Taekwondo** 91 535 0 0 91 535

Tennis 499 949 0 216 000 75 000 790 949

Tenpin bowling 80 000 150 000 0 230 000

Touch football 120 000 200 000 50 000 370 000

Triathlon 485 194 928 600 96 400 245 000 1 755 194

University sports 210 000 0 2 750 000 2 960 000

Volleyball 1 292 638 1 286 000 64 000 228 500 2 871 138

Water polo 517 843 1 720 000 61 000 20 000 2 318 843

Water skiing 161 000 0 0 161 000

Weightlifting 362 600 21 400 0 384 000

Wrestling 50 000 0 0 50 000

Olympic Winter Institute 531 398 0 0 325 000 856 398

Total 20 985 305 51 190 837 5 798 600 7 147 900 85 122 642

Australian Paralympic Committee

Australian Paralympic 304 478 3 350 000 0 5 450 000 910 4478 Committee

Total 304 478 3 350 000 0 5 450 000 910 4478

118 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 AIS High Sport allocation performance development Other* Total

National sporting organisations for people with disability

Australian Athletes with 210 000 210 000 a Disability

Deaf Sports Australia 85 000 85 000

Riding for the Disabled 100 000 100 000

AUSRAPID 100 000 100 000

Special Olympics 305 000 300 000 605 000 Australia

Transplant Australia 70 000 70 000

Disabled Wintersport 60 000 60 000

Blind Sports Australia 65 000 65 000

Total 995 000 300 000 1 295 000

* ‘Other’ includes funding through the National Talent Identifi cation and Development program, Indigenous Sport program, Disability Sport program, Elite Coach Development program, Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women program, and special initiatives. Some special initiatives are also included in the high performance fi gures. With the exception of AIS allocations, this table does not include funding allocated but not paid directly to the organisation. ** The taekwondo high performance funding was managed by the ASC through the AIS.

APPENDIXES | 119 Appendix 3 Australian sports performance highlights

Following is an overview of performance highlights of sports funded by the ASC during 2009–10.

Archery Pat Coghlan won bronze in the men’s compound event at the 2009 Turkey World Cup. He continued this success throughout the series, winning a silver medal in the mixed team’s event with Fiona Hyde. The women’s compound team, including Fiona Hyde, Madeleine Ferris and Rebecca Darby, also won bronze in a successful event series for the Australians.

During the 2009 World Youth Archery Championships, the Australian men’s compound athletes were again successful, with Jaime van Barbieri winning two silver medals in the Compound Cadet, Men’s Team and Individual events.

Athletics Australia experienced its most successful world championships ever in 2009–10, fi nishing 11th overall as a nation, with two gold medals (Steve Hooker pole vault and Dani Samuels discuss throw) and two silver medals (Men’s 4x400 metre relay and Mitchell Watt in the long jump). Four athletes also achieved a top-eight fi nish.

At the World Youth Championships, Australia fi nished 15th overall as a nation, with one silver medal (Amy Pejkovic in high jump), seven athletes achieving a top-eight fi nish and the men’s medley relay team fi nishing seventh.

Middle distance runner Melinda Vernon won gold in the 5000 metres (world record) and 10 000 metres (games record) at the Deafl ympic Games, while Kurt Fearnley won the wheelchair discipline at the prestigious London and New York marathons in 2009.

Badminton At the 2010 Thomas and Uber Cup Oceania Qualifi cation event Australia did well, winning three gold medals in the men’s singles, two gold in the men’s doubles, one gold in the women’s singles and two gold in the women’s doubles.

Basketball The national women’s and men’s teams, the Opals and Boomers, qualifi ed for the 2010 World Basketball Championships being held in the Czech Republic and Turkey respectively later in 2010.

The Australian Rollers won the World Challenge Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Tournament over the highly credentialed Canadian (silver medallists at the Beijing Paralympic Games) and Great British (bronze medallists in Beijing) teams. The Australian Gliders Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team defeated 2008 Beijing Paralympic gold medallists United States to take out the prestigious 2010 Osaka Cup. The Australian Rollers and Gliders both won bronze at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester in May 2010.

The national under-19 men’s team won the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany, while Australia fi nished 2009 as the overall third-ranked basketball nation in the world.

120 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Bowls At the 2009 World Champion of Champions, Kelsey Cottrell won the women’s event and Brett Wilkie won the men’s title.

Australia won two gold medals (men’s pairs and triples), two silver medals (Leif Selby in the singles and women’s triples) and three bronze medals (Kelsey Cottrell in singles, women’s pairs and men’s fours) at the Asia Pacifi c Championships, and was also highly successful at the 2010 Eight Nations Tournament, where it secured silver medals in the women’s singles, women’s triples and men’s pairs. Bronze medals were also won in the women’s pairs and the men’s triples.

At the World Blind Bowls Championships, Tony Scott and Sharon Dunk won the B.3 category gold medal in the mixed pairs, and Joy Forster and Les Bushell took out the gold medal in the B.2 category. Australia was the overall winner of the World Blind Bowls Championships for the fourth time.

Boxing The Australian team focus this year was on preparation for the Commonwealth Games, which progressed with promise. In the Konstantin Korotkov Memorial Boxing Tournament in Russia, Damien Hooper (75 kilograms) won a gold medal and Australia also fi nished with fi ve silver and two bronze. In the 5th Cuban Sports Olympiad Tournament Cameron Hammond (69 kilograms) and Brendan Scally (81 kilograms) both fi nished with bronze medals. In the World Championships in Milan, Damien Hooper (75 kilograms) was Australia’s top placed athlete, fi nishing in the top 16.

The improvement in depth of Australian boxing was demonstrated with the strongest results ever by youth boxers at the 2010 Youth World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Australia was the 10th ranked country at this tournament. Damien Hooper (75 kilograms) won silver and Brett Mather (60 kilograms) won bronze. Also in Baku, Ibrahim Balla (57 kilograms), Damien Hooper (75 kilograms) and Trent Rawlins (91 kilograms) won bronze medals at the President’s Cup.

Canoeing/Kayaking Australia made a clean sweep of the women’s canoe exhibition event at the 2009 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships in Spain, with Leanne Guinea winning gold, Roselyn Lawrence silver medal and Jessica Fox bronze.

At the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Canada, David Smith and Luke Morrison came second in the men’s K2 1000-metre event, and Ken Wallace was third in the men’s K1 500-metre event.

Cricket The highlights for Australian cricket in 2009–10 were the men’s team winning the inaugural International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy and the Australian women’s team defeating India to win the ICC Twenty20 World Cup held in the West Indies. The men fi nished second in the same event, losing the grand fi nal to New Zealand. The Australian women also defeated New Zealand 3–2 in the 2010 Rose Bowl One Day International (ODI) Series.

The Australian men’s cricket team continued their ODI dominance, winning series against India 4–2, Pakistan 5–0, West Indies 4–0 and New Zealand 3–2. They demonstrated strong test results, retaining the Frank Worrell Trophy defeating the West Indies 2–0 and the Trans Tasman Trophy defeating New Zealand 2–0.

APPENDIXES | 121 Australia retained its strong hold on the number-one ranking in international indoor cricket. The Australian men’s and women’s teams won all fi ve categories (men’s and women’s open and under 19, and men’s under 16) at the World Cup held in Brisbane in October 2009.

Cycling Australia fi nished 2009 as the leading nation in the road and track cycling disciplines, and was the second placed nation in BMX and mountain bike.

Cadel Evans won the Road Cycling World Championship, while Jack Bobridge won the under 23 Time Trial World Championship.

On the track, Anna Meares and Kaarle McCulloch were the women’s team sprint world champions for the second year running. There was further success for Anna Meares, who won the 500-metre time trial. The women’s pursuit team, of Ashlee Ankudinoff, Sarah Kent and Josephine Tomic, won the team pursuit. The Australian men also delivered world championships, with Cameron Meyer winning the points race for the second year in a row and gold medals going to Australia in the madison and team pursuit.

Australia claimed both the men’s and women’s world champion jerseys for the Mountain Bike World Championships in the four-cross discipline. Sam Willoughby won the BMX Junior World Championship and, in a noteworthy achievement, followed that up by winning the World Cup BMX Super Cross Series.

At the Para-Cycling Track World Championships, Michael Gallagher won gold in the LC1 4-kilometre pursuit, while Susan Powell won gold at the Para-Cycling Road World Championships in the LC2/CP4 class.

Cyclist Reece-Emerson Van Beek won silver and bronze at the Deafl ympic Games, while Jayme Paris won the silver medal in the 500-metre time trial event at the UCI Para-Cycling Track Championships in Manchester, England, in November 2009.

Diving At the 2009 FINA World Championships in Italy, Matthew Mitcham won the bronze medal in the men’s 1-metre springboard event.

At the 2010 FINA World Cup, the benchmark event in diving for 2010, Australia fi nished as the second ranked nation in the world behind China. Matthew Mitcham won gold in the men’s 10 metre, Melissa Wu and Alexandra Croak won silver in the women’s platform synchro, and Melissa Wu won bronze in the women’s platform.

Equestrian Australian ‘eventer’ Paul Tapner won the Badminton Horse Trials and Clayton Fredericks fi nished third in the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Cup Final. Wendy Schaeffer became the fi rst person to win an FEI World Cup qualifi er in two disciplines in the one year — eventing and jumping.

Chris Chugg won his third consecutive Australian Jumping Championship on the stallion Vivant. This was Chugg’s fi fth Championship, equalling the record set by the legendary John Fahey. Boyd Exell won the Carriage Driving FEI World Cup Final in Geneva for the second time.

122 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 In show jumping, Edwina Alexander won the Global Champions Tour event in Cannes, France, and the Australian team placed second at the Nations Cups, held in Lummen and Linz.

Fencing Ioana Mihailescu won a silver medal at the 2010 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships.

Football The Australian women’s team, the Matildas, secured Australian football’s fi rst major international football trophy when they won the Asian Championship in May 2010, beating North Korea in a penalty shoot-out in the fi nal.

The under-17 women’s team fi nished in fourth place at the under-17 Asian Women’s Championships in Thailand, while the Australian men’s youth team qualifi ed in November for the Asian under-19 championships. In March 2010, the senior national team, the Socceroos, qualifi ed for the Asian Men’s Championships after beginning the qualifi cation process with a number of unconvincing results.

Global Games (AUSRAPID) Australia is the number one ranked country in the world following the second Global Games for athletes with intellectual disability held in Liberec, the Czech Republic. Australia won 20 gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze medals, to fi nish with a total of 48 medals.

Gymnastics Australia had a successful 2009 World Championships, with Lauren Mitchell winning silver medals in beam and fl oor, and Prashanth Sellathurai winning a bronze medal on the pommel horse. Prashanth Sellathurai also won one gold and three silver medals at World Cup events during the year.

Hockey The Australian men’s team, the Kookaburras, won their fi rst World Cup in 24 years, defeating Germany 2–1 in the 2010 World Cup fi nal in New Delhi, India. The victory is Australia’s second ever World Cup title, and has restored the Kookaburras as the world’s number one ranked team. The Australian women’s team, the Hockeyroos, won a silver medal at the Champions Trophy in Sydney, in July 2009.

Lacrosse Australia fi nished second at the 2009 Women’s World Lacrosse Championships.

Motor cycling Five Australian riders won world championships in 2009–10: Jason Crump (speedway), Steve Martin (endurance), Chad Reed (motocross), Darcy Ward (junior speedway) and Jay Wilson (junior motocross). The junior motocross team also won the team title.

Chad Reed (supercross), Tye Simmonds (junior motocross) and the Speedway World Cup team were World Championship runners-up. Casey Stoner (moto GP) fi nished third in the World Championship, as did the Women’s International Six Day Enduro Team.

APPENDIXES | 123 Netball The Australian 21-and-under team was crowned the World Youth Netball Champions after defeating arch rivals New Zealand 64–46 in the Cook Islands in August 2009.

The Australian Netball Diamonds retained the world number one ranking, and Australian Captain Sharelle McMahon joined an elite group when she played her 100th international match during the Holden Netball Test Series in Brisbane. Only two other players, Liz Ellis and Vicki Wilson, have a greater number of caps.

Orienteering Reigning World Champion Adrian Jackson won gold medals in the sprint and long distance events at the 2009 World Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships, with a three-minute victory margin in the long distance championship. He also fi nished fi fth in the middle distance championship.

At the 2009 World Games, Hanny Allston performed outstandingly, winning a gold and a silver medal against a very strong fi eld.

Paralympic programs In Paralympic programs managed by the Australian Paralympic Committee, the Australian men’s goalball team won the 2009 Trans Tasman Goalball Tournament in New Zealand. In wheelchair rugby, Australia won gold at the Four Nations Tournament in Australia.

Rowing At the 2009 World Championships in Poland, Australia won a silver medal in the men’s quad scull, featuring Nick Hudson, Jared Bidwell, David Crawshay and Dan Noonan. The men’s four — Matthew Ryan, James Marburg, Cameron McKenzie-McHarg and Francis Hegarty — also won silver, while Ben Houlison won bronze in the arms and shoulders single scull.

Rugby league Australia won the 2009 Four Nations Series against France, New Zealand and England, defeating England in the fi nal 46–16. The Jillaroos, the Australian women’s team, defeated New Zealand in a one-off test match 18–16. In a test match against New Zealand in May 2010 Australia won 12–8.

Rugby union The Australian men’s seven’s team won the London Seven’s tournament, their fi rst cup title in the International Rugby Boards Seven’s series since 2002.

The Australian Steelers won the gold medal at the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation Asia Oceania Championships.

Sailing Preparation for the 2012 London Olympics has been solid, and the Australian sailing team continued to demonstrate that they are one of the top ranked sailing nations in the world. The highlight for the year was the 2009 Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth, the United Kingdom, where Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen won gold in the 49ers and Tom Slingsby won gold in the Laser class.

124 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Nathan, Iain and Tom also claimed gold in the 2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup in Holland. At the same event, Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page won silver in the 470 class.

Other noteworthy performances for the year included a silver medal to Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (470) at the 2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup in Miami, and a silver medal to Australia’s match racing crew of Nicky Souter, Nina Curtis and Jessica Eastwell at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Spain.

On home soil, gold medals went to Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (470), Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen (49er), James Paterson (Finn), and Jessica Crisp (RS:X) at Sail Melbourne, which is also an ISAF Sailing World Cup event.

Shooting At the World Cup Final in November 2009, Michael Diamond won the gold medal in the men’s trap event, while in the Rifl e World Cup Final in October 2009 Warren Potent took out the bronze medal in the 50-metre prone event.

Skate (roller sports) At the 2009 World Inline Hockey Championships, the Australian women’s team fi nished sixth, while at the 2009 World Speed Championships, the Australian men’s team fi nished fi fth in the 3000-metre relay.

Ski and snowboard Dale Begg-Smith joined French mogul skiing legend Edgar Grospiron as the greatest World Cup champion of all time after wrapping up his fourth title in Sierra Nevada, Spain. Begg-Smith won three events and also collected another three silver medals over the 2009–10 season.

Softball At the 2009 International Softball Federation Men’s Softball World Championships, Australia defeated New Zealand in the gold medal match to become world champions. The Aussie Spirit, the Australian women’s softball team, defeated Chinese Taipei 4–0 to win bronze at the 2009 Japan Cup.

Squash Australian athletes achieved a number of noteworthy results during 2009–10, including Stewart Boswell winning the 2009 Australian Open and the Berkshire Open, David Palmer winning the Colombian Open, Kasey Brown winning the Dayton Open, and Rachel Grinham winning the British Open and the Sham El Sheikh Open.

Surf lifesaving Australia competed at the 2009 World Games held in Taiwan in July, fi nishing third in the pool events before dominating the ocean events to claim the overall number one world ranking.

Surfi ng Australia was rated as the number one surfi ng nation in 2009. Stephanie Gilmore won the women’s world championship (for the third year running) and was named the 2010 Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year. Mick Fanning won the men’s world championship, collecting his third world title in three years, while Joel Parkinson fi nished runner-up, Bede Durbridge was third and Taj Burrow completed the quadrella by fi nishing fourth.

APPENDIXES | 125 Swimming Australia fi nished fourth on the medal tally in the pool at the FINA World Championships in Rome, with a total of 16 medals — three gold, four silver and nine bronze. With a gold and silver in the open water swimming as well, the Australian swim team fi nished with a total of 18 medals overall.

Australians also set three world records at the FINA World Championships, with Brenton Rickard winning gold in the 100-metre breaststroke in a new world mark time of 58.58, Jessicah Schipper taking gold in another world mark of 2:03.41, and Christian Sprenger setting the milestone in the semi-fi nal of the 200-metre breaststroke in 2:07.32.

Table tennis At the 2010 Oceania Championships, Australia won three gold medals in the team events, and four gold and one silver in the individual and mixed events. William Henzell was outstanding, winning three gold in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles to qualify for the Men’s World Cup in Germany in October in 2010. Miao Miao also performed commendably, winning two gold medals in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles, and silver in the women’s singles.

At the 2009 Asian and Oceania Para Table Tennis Championships, Rebecca Julian (class 6–8) won a bronze medal and Sarah Lazzaro (class 9) won a bronze medal.

Tennis Samantha Stosur reached the fi nal of the French Open after defeating the current and two previous world number one ranked players on her way to the fi nal. Daniela Di Toro won the wheelchair doubles (with partner Aniek Van Koot of the Netherlands) and was a semi fi nalist in the singles.

At the 2010 Australian Open, Daniela Di Toro was a fi nalist in the wheelchair doubles.

Bernard Tomic won the junior boys championship at the US Open 2009, while Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs were runners-up in the doubles, and Daniela Di Toro was a semi-fi nalist in the wheelchair singles and doubles.

Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs were fi nalists in the doubles at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.

In the Federation Cup, the Australian women’s team returned to the world group for the fi rst time since 2004, defeating the Ukraine 5–0 in the World Group Play-off, while in the Davis Cup the Australian men’s team defeated Japan 5–0 to advance to the World Group Play-off.

Samantha Stosur won the 2009 Women’s Tennis Association Japan Open, her fi rst Women’s Tennis Association single’s title. She also won the Family Circle Cup single’s title in 2009.

In June 2010 Lleyton Hewitt won the Association of Tennis Professionals Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, defeating Roger Federer in the fi nal.

At the Deafl ympic Games, Stephen Swann and Glen Flindell won a silver medal, while the Australian junior wheelchair team won bronze at the Junior World Team Cup (equivalent of Davis Cup) in Antalya, Turkey.

126 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Tenpin bowling Ann Maree Putney and Carol Gianotti won a silver medal in the doubles at the 2009 world championships.

Touch football The men’s, women’s and mixed touch football teams all won their divisions against New Zealand in the Trans Tasman series.

Triathlon The two highlights in the year for Australian triathlon were Emma Moffat being crowned the 2009 ITU world champion and AIS Athlete of the Year, and Craig Alexander winning the Ironman World Championship Kona, Hawaii, for the second year running — Craig is only the fourth man in history to win multiple world ironman titles.

In the prestigious ITU World Championship series of 2009, Moffat fi nished with an impressive four fi rst places and a second place. Emma Snowsill started the year strongly, with a fi rst and a second place, but was injured and unable to complete the second half of the year. On the men’s side, Brad Kahlefeldt received two second placings and Courtney Aitkin also fi nished in second place.

In the under-23 category, James Seear proved he is someone to watch in the future, with a second place at the ITU World Championships fi nal in the Gold Coast. Emma Jackson also fi nished second in the junior women’s category.

The Australians have started the 2010 season strongly, with the following results: Sydney World Championship Series event — Emma Moffat third; Seoul World Championship Series event — Courtney Atkinson second, Brad Kahlefeldt third, Emma Moffat third; Madrid World Championship Series event — Courtney Atkinson second; Des Moine World Cup — Emma Snowsill fi rst, Emma Moffat second, Courtney Atkinson third.

University sport At the 2009 World University Summer Games held in Belgrade, Serbia, the Australian team won a total of eight medals (fi ve gold, two silver and one bronze). This placed Australia 11th of 150 countries on the medal table, our highest ever overall ranking and gold medal tally.

The athletics team recorded their best ever results, with four gold (Dani Samuels in women’s discus, Tristan Thomas in the men’s 400-metre hurdles, Madeline Pape in the women’s 800 metres, and the men’s 4x400 metre relay featuring Tristan Thomas, Brendan Cole, Chris Troode, Sean Wroe, John Burstow and Clay Watkins).

Volleyball Australia’s women’s beach volleyball team, of Becchara Palmer and Louise Bawden, won the silver medal at the Swatch Fédération Internationale de Volleyball World Tour event in Poland in August 2008.

Water polo The Australian men’s water polo team made history by becoming the fi rst non-European team to win the men’s water polo competition at the World University Games held in Serbia.

APPENDIXES | 127 Water skiing At the 2009 World Wakeboard Championships, the Australian team won the gold medal, and across the various disciplines individual gold medals were won by Bradley Teunissen and Luke Matson, silver was won by Ryleigh Pfi tzner and bronze went to Parker Siegele, Caitlin Blauuw and Jacob Hore.

Weightlifting At the 2010 Oceania Weightlifting Championships, Australia recorded gold in the following men’s events: Daniel Koum (62 kilograms), Francois Etoundi (69 kilograms), Ben Turner (77 kilograms), Simplice Ribouem (94 kilograms) and Robert Johnston (94+ kilograms). Vivian Lee won gold in the Women’s 48 kilograms.

World Transplant Games (Transplant Australia) Australia hosted the World Transplant Games and fi nished on top of the medal table, with 86 gold, 54 silver and 50 bronze medals, ahead of the United Kingdom and the United States. There were 37 countries competing.

Wrestling At the 2009 Commonwealth Championships in Delhi, India, four Australian athletes won bronze medals: Merhrdad Tarash (60 kilograms Greco Roman), Farzad Tarash (66 kilograms Greco Roman), Kostya Ermakovic (74 kilograms Freestyle) and Emily Bensted (55 kilograms Women’s).

128 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Appendix 4 Australian Sports Foundation

The Australian Sports Foundation Ltd was established in 1986 to generate funds from the corporate sector and the community at large for the development of sport. The Australian Sports Foundation is a public company with deductible gift recipient status, which enables it to offer tax deductions to donors for unconditional contributions of $2.00 or more. Incorporated not-for-profi t entities and government organisations can register sport-related projects with the Australian Sports Foundation to achieve specifi c objectives in the areas of facility development, sport equipment, sports development, team travel and hosting major events.

Since its inception, the Australian Sports Foundation has helped raise over $165 million for the benefi t of sport in Australia.

The number of projects registered increased to over 560 (up from 535 in 2008-09). Discretionary grants amounting to $15.94 million were made in support of registered projects. This compares with $16.7 million in 2008-09.

Networking with state and territory departments of sport and recreation continued to remain a focus of the Australian Sports Foundation in 2009–10. The resultant access to state and community-level sporting organisations, including sports clubs and associations, local governments and schools, enabled the Australian Sports Foundation to continue to promote the benefi ts of its unique tax deductible service and foster a self-determinant culture and attitude to fundraising within organisations.

As required by legislation, the annual fi nancial statements and related audit opinion of the Australian Sports Foundation for 2009–10 follow.

The Australian Sports Foundation Board

Mr Hartung’s term as Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation Board ended on 5 April 2010. Ms Camplin and Ms Carbon both continued as directors, with Ms Camplin appointed Chair on 6 April 2010. Ms Osmond was appointed as Director on 6 April 2010. The Australian Sports Foundation Board generally coordinates its meetings in conjunction with, but separate from, the ASC Board and met on three occasions during the year. A Director’s report on the activities of the Australian Sports Foundation is included with the fi nancial statements.

The Australian Sports Foundation Chair signed the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 Certifi cate of Compliance for 2008–09 on 9 September 2009, following endorsement by the Board. Preparation for signing the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 Certifi cate of Compliance for 2009–10 has commenced and will be provided to the Secretary, Department of Finance and Deregulation by the required date.

APPENDIXES | 129 Australian Sports Foundation fi nancial statements

130 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 APPENDIXES | 131 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010

The Directors present their report together with the financial report of the Australian Sports Foundation Limited (Australian Sports Foundation) for the year ended 30 June 2010 and the Auditors report thereon.

Directors

The Directors of the Australian Sports Foundation at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:

Name and Experience and special responsibilities qualifications

Ms Alisa Camplin OAM, Alisa Camplin won the gold medal for aerial skiing at the 2002 Winter BIT Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. She went on to become two-time World Cup Grand Prix Champion, a world record holder, world champion, and only the second person in history to hold the Triple Crown for aerial skiing. At the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Alisa was the Australian team’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony. She claimed a bronze medal at the Games, becoming the first person in history to win back-to-back Olympic medals for aerial skiing.

Alisa retired from competitive skiing in 2006 with 19 World Cup podium medals (ten gold, five silver and four bronze) and a Sir Donald Bradman Award.

Holding an information technology degree, Alisa is now in her twelfth year working for IBM, where she is Manager of Multi-Vendor Maintenance and Technical Services delivery. With her strong background in sports psychology, Alisa provides high performance coaching in the corporate sector, and mixes her sport and business knowledge in regular keynote speeches.

Alisa currently sits on the Boards of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, the Collingwood Football Club and was previously a member of the Board of Melbourne’s Methodist Ladies’ College from 2005 to 2008. Ms Camplin is also the Chef de Mission for the 2012 Winter Youth Games.

Alisa was appointed as Director on the Australian Sports Foundation Board on 6 July 2007 and became Chair on 5 April 2010. She is also a member of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board, Chair of the ASC Audit Committee and a member of the ASC Remuneration Committee.

Alisa attended all three Board meetings she was eligible to attend.

Appointed to 1 July 2013.

132 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2010

Name and Experience and special responsibilities qualifications

Ms Sally Carbon OAM, Sally represented Australia in hockey at two Olympic Games, two BA, B ED, GAICD World Cups and 125 internationals in her eight year sporting career. She trained at the Western Australian Institute of Sport for 11 years and at the Australian Institute of Sport for nine.

Sally is a Member of the Organising Committee for the Australian University Games, an Australian Olympic Committee Education Ambassador and is an Ambassador for the YMCA.

Sally has a Bachelor of Arts with majors in physical education and mathematics and has studied strategic marketing. She has worked in many fields, including advertising, marketing and sponsorship, and teaching physical education. She was a writer for Perth’s Sunday Times newspaper for over ten years and has written several children’s books about sport.

On 7 May 2008, Sally was appointed as Director on the Australian Sports Foundation Board and she is Chair of the Audit Committee. She is also a member of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board and Chair of the ASC Sponsorship Committee.

Sally attended all three Board meetings she was eligible to attend.

Appointed to 1 July 2012

Mr Greg Hartung OAM, Greg Hartung has had an extensive career in sports administration, BA, DIP JOURN, MA spanning 25 years.

In 1983, he was appointed as a member of the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Interim Committee and then as inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the ASC, from 1984 to 1988.

Greg was appointed as Director on the Australian Sports Foundation Board on 8 May 2006 and became Chair on 7 May 2008. He was also a member, then Chair of the ASC Board and was a member of the ASC Remuneration Committee.

Greg attended all three scheduled meetings he was eligible to attend during the year and retired from the Australian Sports Foundation Board on 4 April 2010 at the expiration of his term.

Appointment ceased on 4 April 2010

APPENDIXES | 133 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2010

Ms Margaret Osmond Margaret is the inaugural CEO of the Australian National Retailers Association. This organisation was established in 2006 as a lobby and research organisation to be the voice of the large national retailers in Australia. The member companies of this organisation represent over 400,000 Australians employed in the retail sector.

Prior to this appointment Margaret was the CEO of the State and Sydney Chambers of Commerce in NSW for five years and founder of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Commerce Centre and the Sydney First projects. Her Board appointments include the Bell Shakespeare Company, Tourism NSW and the Retail Employees Superannuation Trust.

Margaret chaired the NSW bid for the 2009 World Masters Games and was Chair of the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee.

Margaret’s previous Board appointments include the NSW State Transit Authority, the NSW Policy Minister’s Advisory Board, Volunteers NSW and the NSW State Chamber of Commerce.

Margaret was appointed as a Director on the Australian Sports Foundation Board on 5 April 2010 . She is also a member of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board.

There were no scheduled Board meetings since her appointment.

Appointed to 1 July 2013

Directors’ meetings

Three Directors’ meetings and one audit committee meeting were held during the financial year. The number of meetings attended by each Director of the Australian Sports Foundation during the financial year is:

Director Board Meetings Audit Committee Meetings ABAB

AlisaCamplin 3311 Sally Carbon 3 3 1 1 Greg Hartung 3 3 1 1 Margaret Osmond 0 0 0 0

A - Number of meetings attended B – Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office during the year

Principal activities

The principal activity of the Australian Sports Foundation during the course of the financial year was to support the development of sport in Australia. Specifically the Australian Sports Foundation increased opportunities for Australians to participate in sport activities and excel in sports performance. To achieve this, the Australian Sports Foundation receives donations from individuals and businesses and makes discretionary grants to eligible organisations with a sporting project registered with the Australian Sports Foundation. The administration of the Australian Sports Foundation is supported by the Australian Sports Commission.

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

134 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2010

Performance Measures

The Australian Sports Foundation seeks to raise awareness of its services and capabilities within the sport and community sector. Key performance indicators include the numbers of organisations applying to register new projects with the Australian Sports Foundation and the amount of unconditional donations received in support of projects registered with the Australian Sports Foundation. The Australian Sports Foundation also monitors and reports on the numbers and type of projects registered with it, including those registered by community sports clubs and how many relate to sports equipment, facility development and elite athlete development.

Enabling legislation, objectives and functions inherent in that legislation

The Australian Sports Foundation’s enabling legislation is the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The objectives and functions of the Australian Sports Foundation inherent in the Act are that:

x The purpose of the company is to raise money for the development of sport in Australia

x Except to the extent necessary for the performance of its functions in relation to the Commission, the company is not empowered to do anything that the Commission is not empowered to do.

Organisational structure

The Australian Sports Foundation is a public company limited by guarantee in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001. As a result of amendments to the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 on 1 July 2008, the Australian Sports Foundation is now regarded as a wholly owned Commonwealth company. The Australian Sports Foundation operates at arms length from the Government.

The Australian Sports Foundation is based at the Australian Institute of Sport campus in Canberra. It has six staff (5.7 full time equivalents), those being the General Manager and Company Secretary, Manager Business Operations, Finance Officer, three Project Officers and casual staff as required.

Location of major activities and facilities

The Australian Sports Foundation assists not for profit ,incorporated sporting, community, educational and government organisations throughout Australia and operates from an office located in Canberra.

Factors, events or trends influencing performance

The Australian Sports Foundation receives administrative and operational support from the Australian Sports Commission in order to maximise its capacity to support the development of sport in Australia.

Risks and opportunities in future years.

A focus on involving relevant state and national sporting stakeholders in promoting the services offered by the Australian Sports Foundation has significantly increased project activity. Activity is expected to continue to trend upwards as a result of business development initiatives including referrals from state sport and recreation departments and agencies. Rural and regional Australia encompassing club based sport remains a development target.

The government sport policy Australian Sport – the pathway to success was released in May 2010. The policy, incorporating the response to the Crawford Report, indicated that there will be review of the Australian Sports Foundation, which may impact on structure, governance and operational arrangements.

APPENDIXES | 135 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2010

State of affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Australian Sports Foundation during the financial year. The Australian Sports Foundation continued implementation of a range of business development activities to sustain and increase its client base.

Review and results of operations

The net operating loss for the year ended 30 June 2010 was $1,621,438 (an operating loss of $2,486,211 was made in the year ended 30 June 2009). The variation in the operating results is due to the philanthropic nature of donations received by the Australian Sports Foundation, and the external economic and social factors impacting on the not for profit sector during the year. The company is exempt from income tax but is liable for Fringe Benefits Tax and Goods and Services Tax.

Dividends

No dividends have been paid or declared during the year and no dividends are proposed. The company is prohibited by its Memorandum and Articles of Association from making any distributions to its members.

Members Funds

In the event of winding up every member of the Australian Sports Foundation undertakes to contribute to the property of the Australian Sports Foundation up to an amount not exceeding $100.

Significant developments since the end of the financial year

There have been no significant developments since the end of the financial year. No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of operations or the state of affairs of the company in future years.

Future likely developments

The report of the independent sport panel commissioned by the Australian Government to review sport in Australia was released in late 2009. The government responded by releasing its sports policy Australian Sport – the pathway to success in May 2010. The response included a reference to reviewing the governance and structural and operational arrangements of the Australian Sports Foundation. The Australian Sports Foundation’s business plan for 2010-11 has been developed on the premise that the Australian Sports Foundation will continue to operate as an independent company. The Australian Sports Foundation’s future operations will be re-examined in the light of any relevant outcomes from the proposed review.

Environmental regulations

The company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

Directors, the Audit and Remuneration Committees

The appointment of Mr Greg Hartung as Chair continued in 2009–10 until the expiry of his term on 4 April 2010. Ms Alisa Camplin’s appointment continued in 2009-10 and she was appointed Chair on 5 April 2010. Ms Sally Carbon continued her appointment during 2009-10. Ms Margaret Osmond was appointed as Director from 5 April 2010. All current directors are members of the Audit Committee and Ms Carbon was appointed Chair of that committee on 5 February 2009. The Australian Sports Foundation does not have a Remuneration Committee.

The Federal Minister for Sport is responsible for appointing the Board of Directors.

136 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 APPENDIXES | 137 138 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for Australian Sports Foundation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010

2010 2009 Notes $ $

EXPENSES Employee benefits 3A 529,290 513,209 Supplier expenses 3B 249,324 277,440 Grants 3C 15,939,388 16,748,807 Total expenses 16,718,002 17,539,456

LESS: OWN-SOURCE INCOME Own-source revenue Donations 4A 14,338,148 14,225,826 Interest 4B 120,063 225,848 Other 4A 10,870 6,745 Total own-source revenue 14,469,081 14,458,419

Gains Resources received free of charge 4C 626,583 594,826 Total gains 626,583 594,826 Total own-source income 15,095,664 15,053,245

Net cost of services 1,622,338 2,486,211

Revenue from Government - - Surplus (Deficit) before income tax on continuing operations (1,622,338) (2,486,211)

Income tax expense - - Surplus (Deficit) after income tax on continuing operations (1,622,338) (2,486,211) Surplus (Deficit) after income tax (1,622,338) (2,486,211) Surplus (Deficit) attributable to the Australian Government (1,622,338) (2,486,211)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Other comprehensive income - - Total other comprehensive income after income tax - - Total comprehensive income (loss) (1,622,338) (2,486,211) Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Australian Government (1,622,338) (2,486,211)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

APPENDIXES | 139 BALANCE SHEET for Australian Sports Foundation Limited as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 Notes $ $

ASSETS Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 5A 6,233,431 7,953,518 Trade and other receivables 5B 94,368 137,340 Total financial assets 6,327,799 8,090,858

Total Assets 6,327,799 8,090,858

LIABILITIES Payables Suppliers 6A 111,859 152,235 Other 6B 102,554 202,899 Total payables 214,413 355,134

Total Liabilities 214,413 355,134

Net Assets 6,113,386 7,735,724

EQUITY Reserves 7 6,113,386 7,735,724 Retained surplus (accumulated deficit) - - Total Equity 6,113,386 7,735,724

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

140 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 - - - $ 2009 7,735,724 7,735,724 10,221,935 10,221,935 (2,486,211) (2,486,211) (2,486,211) - - - $ 2010 2010 7,735,724 7,735,724 6,113,386 6,113,386 (1,622,338) (1,622,338) (1,622,338) - - - - $ 2009 7,735,724 7,735,724 10,221,935 10,221,935 (2,486,211) (2,486,211) - - - - $ 2010 7,735,724 7,735,724 6,113,386 6,113,386 (1,622,338) (1,622,338) - - - - - $ 2009 2,486,211 2,486,211 (2,486,211) (2,486,211) (2,486,211) - - - - - $ Retained earnings Retained earnings Reserves Total equity 2010 2010 1,622,338 (1,622,338) the Australian Government Government the Australian with owners 1,622,338 Balance carried forward from Balance carriedprevious forward period Opening balance income Comprehensive Other comprehensive income of which: Government to the Australian Attributable Transactions withowners owners Distributions to Transfer to (from) reserves (1,622,338) June 30 at balance Closing Surplus (Deficit) for the period Closing balance attributable to balance Closing Opening balance balance Opening Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive (1,622,338) Sub-total transactions STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OF CHANGES STATEMENT Limited Sports Foundation for Australian The conjunction above statement should the accompanying be read in with notes. for the year ended 30 June 2010

APPENDIXES | 141 CASH FLOW STATEMENT for Australian Sports Foundation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010

2010 2009 Notes $ $

OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Donations 14,284,353 14,235,643 Interest 118,151 248,907 Net GST received 1,567,542 1,627,916 Other 9,693 7,975 Total cash received 15,979,739 16,120,441

Cash used Grants (17,488,473) (18,458,021) Suppliers (211,353) (140,545) Total cash used (17,699,826) (18,598,566) Net cash from (used by) operating activities 8 (1,720,087) (2,478,125)

Net cash from (used by) investing activities - -

Net cash from (used by) financing activities - -

Net increase (decrease) in cash held (1,720,087) (2,478,125) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 7,953,518 10,431,643 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 5A 6,233,431 7,953,518

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

142 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS for Australian Sports Foundation Limited as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 $ $

BY TYPE Commitments receivable Commitments receivable - - Total commitments receivable - -

Other commitments Other commitments - - Total other commitments - - Net Commitments by type - -

BY MATURITY Commitments receivable Operating lease income One year or less - - From one to five years - - Total operating lease income - -

Operating lease commitments One year or less - - From one to five years - - Over five years - - Total operating lease commitments - - Net Commitments by maturity - -

There are no capital or other commitments identifiable for the 2009-2010 financial year (2008-09 $Nil).

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

APPENDIXES | 143 SCHEDULE OF CONTINGENCIES for Australian Sports Foundation Limited as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 $ $

Contingent assets Claims for damages or costs - - Total contingent assets - -

Contingent liabilities Claims for damages or costs - - Total contingent liabilities - - Net contingent assets (liabilities) - -

There are no quantifiable contingent liabilities or contingent assets identifiable for the 2009-2010 financial year (2008-09 $Nil).

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

144 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 INDEX TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for Australian Sports Foundation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010

Note Description

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2 Events After the Reporting Period

3 Expenses

4 Income

5 Financial Assets

6 Payables

7 Reserves

8 Cash Flow Reconciliation

9 Directors Remuneration

10 Related Party Disclosures

11 Executive Remuneration

12 Members Funds

13 Remuneration of Auditors

14 Financial Instruments

15 Compensation and Debt Relief

16 Additional Company Information

APPENDIXES | 145 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

1.1 Objective of Australian Sports Foundation Limited

The Australian Sports Foundation Limited (Australian Sports Foundation) is a public company limited by guarantee. The objective of the Australian Sports Foundation is to assist eligible sporting, community, educational and other government organisations to raise funds for the development of sport in Australia.

The Australian Sports Foundation was established by Section 10 of the Australian Sports Commission ACT 1989. The Australian Sports Foundation is dependent on the Australian Sports Commission to provide staff and other overheads to support its operational expenditure.

1.2 Basis of Preparation of the Financial Statements

The Australian Sports Foundation is a Commonwealth company as defined in the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and is subject to the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position. These accounting policies have been consistently applied and are consistent with those of the previous year.

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and values.

Unless an alternative treatment is specifically required by an accounting standard, assets and liabilities are recognised in the Balance Sheet when and only when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity or a future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required and the amounts of the assets or liabilities can be reliably measured. However, assets and liabilities arising under Agreements Equally Proportionately Unperformed are not recognised unless required by an accounting standard. Liabilities and assets that are unrecognised are reported in the Schedule of Commitments or the Schedule of Contingencies.

Unless alternative treatment is specifically required by an accounting standard, income and expenses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when, and only when, the flow, consumption or loss of economic benefits has occurred and can be reliably measured.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Directors of the Australian Sports Foundation on 26 August 2010.

1.3 Significant Accounting Judgements and Estimates

No accounting assumptions or estimates have been identified that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next accounting period.

1.4 New Australian Accounting Standards

Adoption of New Australian Accounting Standard Requirements

No accounting standard has been adopted earlier than the application date as stated in the standard. The following new standards and amendments to standards, were applicable to the current reporting period and had a financial impact on the entity:

x AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures – June 2009 (Compilation) x AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements – June 2009 (Compilation) x AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows – June 2009 (Compilation) x AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation – June 2009 (Compilation) x AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement – October 2009 (Compilation)

Other new accounting standards, amendments to standards or interpretations that were issued and are applicable to the current reporting period did not have a financial impact, and are not expected to have a future financial or disclosure impact on the entity.

146 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

1.4 New Australian Accounting Standards (continued)

Future Australian Accounting Standard Requirements

There are no new accounting standards, amendments to standards or interpretations that have been issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and are applicable to the future reporting period that are expected to have a future financial impact on the entity.

1.5 Taxation

The Australian Sports Foundation is a not for profit organisation and as such is exempt from income tax under Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and sub section 51(1) of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The Australian Sports Foundation is not exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except: x where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office; and x for receivables and payables.

1.6 Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when:

x the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer; x the Australian Sports Foundation retains no managerial involvement or effective control over the goods; x the revenue and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and x it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

Revenue from rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of contracts at the reporting date. The revenue is recognised when:

x the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and x the probable economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

The stage of completion of contracts at the reporting date is determined by reference to the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to the estimated total costs of the transaction.

Resources received free of charge

At the direction of the Australian Government, the Australian Sports Commission provides financial support for the administration of the Australian Sports Foundation by way of staff, administration expenses and accommodation. These services are recognised as revenue when, and only when, a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they had not been provided. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense.

Interest revenue

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method as set out in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

Receivables

Receivables for goods and services, which have 30 day terms, are recognised at the nominal amounts due less any impairment allowance account. Collectability of debts is reviewed as at end of reporting period. Allowances are made when collectability of the debt is no longer probable.

Donations revenue

Donations are recognised in the year they are received subject to meeting criteria determined by the Australian Sports Foundation. Donations not supported by required documentation are treated as unearned revenue and shown as uncleared donations in the Balance Sheet.

APPENDIXES | 147 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

1.7 Cash

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and deposits held at call with a bank or financial institution that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash is recognised at its nominal amount.

1.8 Grants

The Australian Sports Foundation makes grant payments to eligible sporting, community, educational and other Government organizations to facilitate the development of sport in Australia. Grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and only after criteria set out in the Australian Sports Foundation guidelines have been met. Grants are recognised as a liability upon approval for payment by Board of Directors.

1.9 Comparative Figures

Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation in these financial statements where required.

1.10 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised in the Balance Sheet but are reported in the relevant schedules and notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of a liability or asset or represent an asset or liability in respect of which the amount cannot be reliably measured. Contingent assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but not virtually certain and contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater than remote.

There are no quantifiable, unquantifiable or remote contingencies identifiable for the 2009-10 financial year (2008-09: $Nil).

1.11 Employee Benefits

The Australian Sports Commission provides employees to assist in the administration of the Australian Sports Foundation. During the financial year 6 employees were provided (2008-09: 6 employees).

Note 2: Events After the Reporting Period

There are no events occurring after the reporting date which would significantly affect the ongoing structure and financial activities of the Australian Sports Foundation.

148 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 3: Expenses

2010 2009 $ $

Note 3A: Employee Benefits Salaries and related expenses paid by Australian Sports Commission 529,290 513,209 Total employee benefits 529,290 513,209

Note 3B: Suppliers Goods and services Provision of goods and services by Australian Sports Commission 97,293 81,617 Administration contribution to Australian Sports Commission 106,583 144,826 Bank charges 45,448 50,997 Total goods and services 249,324 277,440

Goods and services are made up of: Rendering of services – related entities 203,876 226,443 Rendering of services – external parties 45,448 50,997 Total goods and services 249,324 277,440

Total supplier expenses 249,324 277,440

Note 3C: Grants Public sector: Local Governments 223,500 537,717 Private sector: Not for profit organisations 15,715,888 16,211,090 Total grants 15,939,388 16,748,807

APPENDIXES | 149 Note 4: Income

2010 2009 $ $

Note 4A: Own-Source Revenue Sale of Goods and Rendering of Services Donations 14,338,148 14,225,826 Administration revenue 9,250 6,745 Other revenue 1,620 - Total sale of goods and rendering of services 14,349,018 14,232,571

Sale of goods and rendering of services are made up of: Rendering of services – related entities - - Rendering of services – external parties 14,349,018 14,232,571 Total sale of goods and rendering of services 14,349,018 14,232,571

Note 4B: Interest Deposits 120,063 225,848 Total interest 120,063 225,848

Note 4C: Gains Resources provided to Australian Sports Foundation by Australian Sports Commission 626,583 594,826 Total gains 626,583 594,826

150 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010

Note 5: Financial Assets

2010 2009 $ $

Note 5A: Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand or on deposit 6,233,431 7,953,518 Total cash and cash equivalents 6,233,431 7,953,518

Note 5B: Trade and Other Receivables Goods and services: Goods and services - related entities - - Goods and services - external parties 82,200 126,750 Total receivables for goods and services 82,200 126,750

Other receivables: GST receivable from the Australian Taxation Office 1,191 1,525 Interest 10,977 9,065 Total other receivables 12,168 10,590 Total trade and other receivables (gross) 94,368 137,340

Less impairment allowance account: Goods and services - - Other - - Total impairment allowance account - - Total trade and other receivables (net) 94,368 137,340

Receivables are expected to be recovered in: No more than 12 months 94,368 137,340 More than 12 months - - Total trade and other receivables (net) 94,368 137,340

Receivables are aged as follows: Not overdue 94,368 137,340 Overdue by: 0 to 30 days - - 31 to 60 days - - 61 to 90 days - - More than 90 days - - Total receivables 94,368 137,340

APPENDIXES | 151 Note 6: Payables

2010 2009 $ $

Note 6A: Suppliers Trade creditors and accruals 111,859 152,235 Total supplier payables 111,859 152,235

Supplier payables expected to be settled within 12 months: Related entities 106,583 144,826 External parties 5,276 7,409 Total 111,859 152,235

Supplier payables expected to be settled in greater than 12 months: Related entities - - External parties - - Total - - Total supplier payables 111,859 152,235

Settlement is usually made within 30 days.

Note 6B: Other Payables Uncleared donations 86,929 185,549 Unearned application fees 15,500 17,250 GST payable to the Australian Taxation Office 125 100 Total other payables 102,554 202,899

Total other payables are expected to be settled in: No more than 12 months 102,554 202,899 More than 12 months - - Total other payables 102,554 202,899

152 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 7: Reserves

2010 2009 $ $

Note 7: Reserves Future grants: As at start of reporting period 7,735,724 10,221,935 Transfers to (from) retained earnings (1,622,338) (2,486,211) As at end of reporting period 6,113,386 7,735,724

Nature and purpose of reserves

The future grants reserve includes donations received from which grants will be made in the following year. From the $6,113,386 held as at 30 June 2010 the Board of Directors approved grants of $4,299,575.17 (ex GST) for payment on 14 July 2010. At the corresponding time in 2009 the Board of Directors approved grants of $5,635,324 (ex GST) for payment on 10 July 2009 from $7,735,724 held as at 30 June 2009.

Note 8: Cash Flow Reconciliation

2010 2009 $ $

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents as per Balance Sheet to Cash Flow Statement

Cash and cash equivalents as per: Cash Flow Statement 6,233,431 7,953,518 Balance Sheet 6,233,431 7,953,518 Difference - -

Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash from operating activities: Net cost of services 1,622,338 2,486,211 Add revenue from Government - - (1,622,338) (2,486,211)

Changes in assets/liabilities Increase (decrease) in net receivables 42,997 (47,760) Increase (decrease) in grants liability - (93,565) Increase (decrease) in supplier payables (40,376) 68,219 Increase (decrease) in other payables (100,370) 81,192 Net cash from (used by) operating activities (1,720,087) (2,478,125)

APPENDIXES | 153 Note 9: Directors Remuneration

2010 2009 The number of Directors of the Australian Sports Foundation included in these figures are shown below in the relevant remuneration bands: less than $145,000 3 3 $145,000 to $159,999 - - $160,000 to $174,999 - - $175,000 to $189,999 - - $190,000 to $204,999 - - $205,000 to $219,999 - - $220,000 to $234,999 - - Total 3 3

2010 2009 $ $ Total remuneration received or due and receivable by Directors of the Australian Sports Foundation - -

The names of each person holding the position of Director of the Australian Sports Foundation during the financial year are as follows:

Alisa Camplin Sally Carbon Greg Hartung Margaret Osmond

Greg Hartung ceased as Director and Chair on 4 April 2010 with Alisa Camplin becoming Chair on 5 April 2010. Margaret Osmond commenced as Director on 5 April 2010. Alisa Camplin and Sally Carbon held their position during and since year end. Margaret Osmond commenced as Director on 5 April 2010.

Note 10: Related Party Disclosures

Details of Directors remuneration and retirement benefit are set out in Note 9. Apart from the details enclosed in this note, no Director has entered into a contract with the Australian Sports Foundation since the end of the previous financial year and there are no contracts involving Director’s interest existing at year end.

The Australian Sports Commission has provided funding and this has been recognised as administration services provided free of charge in calculating the operating result. For the 2009-10 financial year, these services totalled $626,583 (2008-09 totalled $594,826). The operating result of the Australian Sports Foundation for the 2009-10 financial year also takes into account a contribution to the Australian Sports Commission towards administration totalling $106,583 (2008-09 totalled $144,826).

As at 30 June 2010 the following 3 Directors were also Board Members of the Australian Sports Commission:

Alisa Camplin Sally Carbon Margaret Osmond.

Discretionary grants paid to related party projects during the 2009-10 totalled $130,000 (ex GST) representing a payment to Collingwood Football Club Ltd of which Alisa Camplin became Director on 16 December 2009. There were no discretionary grant payments paid to related party projects in 2008-09.

154 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 11: Executive Remuneration

2010 2009 The number of senior executives who received:

less than $145,000* - - $145,000 - $159,999 - 1 $160,000 - $174,999 1 - $175,000 - $189,999 - - $190,000 - $204,999 - - $205,000 - $219,999 - - $220,000 - $234,999 - - Total 1 1

* Excluding acting arrangements and part-year service. 2010 2009 $ $ Total expense recognised in relation to Senior Executive employment

Short-term employee benefits: Salary (including annual leave taken) 130,211 124,982 Changes in annual leave provisions 2,256 4,367 Other1 4,079 1,277 Total short-term employee benefits 136,546 130,626 Superannuation (post-employment benefits) 19,180 16,760 Other long-term benefits 6,340 2,468 Total 162,066 149,854

During the year the entity paid $Nil in termination benefits to Senior Executives (2009: $Nil)

The above amounts in total were paid by the Australian Sports Commission.  Notes 1. 'Other' includes motor vehicle allowances.

APPENDIXES | 155 1 Total Total package remuneration (including Base salary Base salary As at 30 June 2009 annual leave) ------1 1 124,982 141,742 141,742 124,982 1 No. SES 1 Total Total package remuneration (including (including Base salary As at 30 June As 2010 annual leave) leave) annual ------1 130,211 149,391 1 130,211 No. SES No. SES

to Senior Executives include superannuation. $160,000 - $174,999 $175,000 - $189,999 $190,000 - $204,999 $205,000 - $219,999 $220,000 - $234,999 Total 1 $145,000 - $159,999 Note 11B: Remuneration Paid to Senior Executives Actual Senior Executives annualised remuneration packages for substantive Average Total remuneration*: less than $145,000 * Excluding acting arrangements and part-year service. Notes elements available 1. Non-salary Note 11: Executive Remuneration (continued) Remuneration (continued) Note 11: Executive

156 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 12: Members Funds

The Australian Sports Foundation is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a public company limited by guarantee. Every member of the Australian Sports Foundation undertakes to contribute to the property of the Australian Sports Foundation in the event of winding up to an amount not exceeding $100.

The income and property of the company shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the company and not for distribution in any way to the members of the company.

As at 30 June 2010 the Australian Sports Foundation has 3 members (30 June 2009: 3 members).

Note 13: Remuneration of Auditors

2010 2009 $ $ Financial statement audit services provided to the Australian Sports Foundation 9,500 10,500

No other services were provided by the auditors of the financial statements.

APPENDIXES | 157 Note 14: Financial Instruments

2010 2009 $ $

Note 14A: Categories of Financial Instruments Financial Assets Loans and receivables: Cash on hand or on deposit 6,233,431 7,953,518 Trade and other receivables 93,177 135,815 Total 6,326,608 8,089,333 Carrying amount of financial assets 6,326,608 8,089,333

Financial Liabilities At amortised cost: Trade creditors 111,859 152,235 Other payables 102,429 202,799 Total 214,288 355,034 Carrying amount of financial liabilities 214,288 355,034

Note 14B: Net Income and Expense from Financial Assets Loans and receivables Interest revenue 120,063 225,848 Net gain (loss) loans and receivables 120,063 225,848 Net gain (loss) from financial assets 120,063 225,848

There is no interest income from financial assets not at fair value through profit and loss in the year ending 2010 (2009: $Nil).

Note 14C: Net Income and Expense from Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities - at amortised cost Interest expense - - Net gain (loss) financial liabilities - at amortised cost - - Net gain (loss) from financial liabilities - -

The net income/expense from financial liabilities not at fair value through profit and loss is $Nil (2009: $Nil).

158 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 14: Financial Instruments (continued)

Note 14D: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value 2010 2010 2009 2009  $ $ $ $  Financial Assets Cash on hand or on deposit 6,233,431 6,233,431 7,953,518 7,953,518 Trade and other receivables 93,177 93,177 135,815 135,815 Total 6,326,608 6,326,608 8,089,333 8,089,333

Financial Liabilities Trade creditors 111,859 111,859 152,235 152,235 Other payables 102,429 102,429 202,799 202,799 Total 214,288 214,288 355,034 355,034

The fair value of all financial assets and liabilities of the Australian Sports Foundation equals the carrying value.

Financial assets and liabilities are disclosed in the Balance Sheet and related notes.

Note 14E: Credit Risk

The Australian Sports Foundation is exposed to minimal credit risk as the majority of receivables are cash, interest or amounts owed by the Australian Taxation Office in the form of a Goods and Services Tax refund. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the risk that arises from potential default of a debtor. This amount is equal to the total amount of trade receivables (2010: $93,177 and 2009: $135,815). The Australian Sports Foundation has assessed the risk of the default on payment and has allocated $Nil in 2010 (2009: $Nil) to an impairment allowance account.

The Australian Sports Foundation has policies and procedures in place to manage its credit risk.

The Australian Sports Foundation holds no collateral to mitigate against credit risk.

Credit quality of financial instruments not past due or individually determined as impaired

Not past Not past Past due Past due due nor due nor or or impaired impaired impaired impaired 2010 2009 2010 2009 $ $ $ $ Cash on hand or on deposit 6,233,431 7,953,518 - - Trade and other receivables 93,177 135,815 - - Total 6,326,608 8,089,333 - -

APPENDIXES | 159 Note 14: Financial Instruments (continued)

Note 14F: Liquidity Risk

The Australian Sports Foundation’s financial liabilities are payables. The exposure to liquidity risk is based on the notion that the Australian Sports Foundation will encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities. This is highly unlikely due to the internal policies and procedures put in place to ensure there are appropriate resources to meet its financial obligations.

Maturities for non-derivative financial liabilities 2010 within 1 1 to 2 year years Total $ $ $ Trade creditors 111,859 - 111,859 Other payables 102,429 - 102,429 Total 214,288 - 214,288

Maturities for non-derivative financial liabilities 2009 within 1 1 to 2 year years Total $ $ $ Trade creditors 152,235 - 152,235 Other payables 202,799 - 202,799 Total 355,034 - 355,034

The Australian Sports Foundation has no derivative financial liabilities in both the current and prior year.

Note 14G: Market Risk

The Australian Sports Foundation holds basic financial instruments that do not expose the Australian Sports Foundation to certain market risks. The Australian Sports Foundation is not exposed to ‘currency risk’ or ‘other price risk’.

Interest rate risk There are no interest bearing liabilities on the Balance Sheet of the Australian Sports Foundation.

Sensitivity analysis The table below details the interest rate sensitivity analyses of the Australian Sports Foundation at the reporting date, holding all other variables constant. A 150 basis point change is deemed to be reasonably possible and is used when reporting interest rate risk.

Effect on Change in Risk risk variable Profit and loss Equity Variable % 2010 2010 $ $

Interest Rate Risk Interest 1.5 93,501 - Interest Rate Risk Interest -1.5 (93,501) -

Effect on Change in Risk risk variable Profit and loss Equity Variable % 2009 2009 $ $

Interest Rate Risk Interest 0.75 59,651 - Interest Rate Risk Interest -0.75 (59,651) -

160 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Note 14: Financial Instruments (continued)

Note 14G: Market Risk (continued)

Sensitivity analysis (continued)

The method used to arrive at the possible risk of 150 basis points was based on both statistical and non-statistical analysis. The statistical analysis has been based on the cash rate for the last five years issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia as the underlying dataset. This information is then revised and adjusted for reasonableness under the current economic circumstances.

Note 15: Compensation and Debt Relief

2010 2009 $ $

No payments were made during the reporting period. -- (2009: No payments made)

Note 16: Additional Company Information

Australian Sports Foundation Limited is a public company limited by guarantee incorporated and operating in Australia.

Registered name: Australian Sports Foundation Limited

ACN: 008 613 858

ABN: 27 008 613 858

Company Secretary: Rodney Philpot (appointed 11 November 2002)

Registered office C/- Australian Sports Commission Leverrier Street Bruce ACT 2617

Principal place of business Australian Sports Commission Leverrier Street Bruce ACT 2617

APPENDIXES | 161 Appendix 5 Australian Sports Commission staffi ng statistics

The statistics in Tables A1, A2 and A3 are measures of full-time equivalent jobs as at 30 June 2010.

Table A1 Total job establishment, 30 June 2010

Establishment Total

Ongoing employment — full time and part time 421.7

Non-ongoing employment — fi xed term (full time and part time) and casual employment 413.1

Total 834.8

Note: The ASC’s transition to a new organisational structure necessarily requires the creation of, and recruitment to, a number of new positions. Many of these new positions may ultimately replace others, including fi xed-term roles that are ceasing. During this period of change a temporary increase in job numbers is noted. At 30 June 2010, approximately 50 of the positions included above were vacant, many at various stages in the recruitment process.

During the 12-month period to 30 June 2010, the ASC carried an average staffi ng level of 723.7 (full-time equivalent), with an average headcount of 750 (excluding casual employment).

Table A2 Jobs by employment type, 30 June 2010 CEO Australian Institute of Sport Sport Performance and Development System Leadership Community Sport Corporate Services Finance Commercial and Facilities Total

Ongoing full time 7.0 115.0 64.6 8.5 17.0 74.6 22.0 95.4 404.1

Fixed-term full time 1.0 120.0 23.0 3.0 198.0 11.0 0.0 1.0 357.0

Ongoing part time 0.0 3.9 1.3 0.0 0.0 3.8 0.5 8.1 17.6

Fixed-term part time 0.0 3.8 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 5.9

Casual 0.0 6.0 1.8 0.8 7.3 0.7 0.1 33.6 50.3

Total 8.0 248.7 91.2 12.9 222.8 90.6 22.6 138.1 834.9

Note: Does not include AIS athletes and scholarship holders

162 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Table A3 Jobs by location, 30 June 2010

Location Total

Australian Capital Territory 537.8

New South Wales 80.3

Northern Territory 7

Queensland 38

South Australia 35.5

Tasmania 5.5

Victoria 50

Western Australia 26.5

Overseas 4

Total 784.6

Note: Excludes casual employment

Table A4 Gender profi le, 30 June 2010

Job family Female Male Total

Executive level 3 6 9

General manager and equivalent level 6 22 28

Senior manager and equivalent level 11 27 38

Middle management/Supervisory and equivalent level 82 85 167

Operational level 242 211 453

Coach 12 50 62

Total 356 401 757

* Represents a ‘headcount’ profi le of the workforce (excluding casual employment)

Table A5 Scholarship holders, 30 June 2010

Total

Coach scholarship holders 19

Sports science and sports medicine scholarship holders 19

Staff separation rate

The voluntary separation rate at 30 June 2010 was 9.3 per cent. This is a measure of voluntary employee-initiated separations, including those occurring within a period of fi xed- term employment.

Casual employment, employer-initiated separations and employment that ceased at the end of fi xed-term employment are excluded.

APPENDIXES | 163 Appendix 6 Australian Sports Commission corporate partners

Major sponsors

> Nestlé Australia Ltd (Milo, Uncle Tobys, Powerbar) > 2XU Pty Ltd > Pepsi-Co (Gatorade) > Pacifi c Brands Clothing Pty Ltd (Berlei)

Sponsors

> Beiersdorf Australia Ltd (Elastoplast Sport) > Church and Dwight (Australia) Pty Ltd (Dencorub) > Club Warehouse Sports Medical > Coca-Cola Amatil (Australia) Pty Ltd > CT Healthcare Pty Ltd > Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd (Oxy) > Shimano Australia Pty Ltd > Signature Mouthguards Pty Ltd > Speedo International Ltd > United Pacifi c Industries Pty Ltd (Thermoskin)

164 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Appendix 7 Australian Institute of Sport program locations

Sydney Melbourne

AIS Paralympic Alpine Skiing Australian Football PO Box 596 AIS/AFL Academy SYDNEY MARKETS NSW 2129 GPO Box 1449N Tel: (02) 8736 2600 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Fax: (02) 9746 0189 Tel: (03) 9643 1973 Fax: (03) 9643 1878 Rugby League AIS/ARL Rugby League Golf GPO Box 4415 Moonah Links Golf Course SYDNEY NSW 2001 Peter Thomson Drive Tel: (02) 9232 7566 FINGAL VIC 3939 Fax: (02) 4261 9488 Tel: (03) 9588 5520 Fax: (03) 9588 5521 Rugby Union Australian Rugby Union Ltd Olympic Winter Institute of Australia Rugby House Level 1 Level 7, 181 Miller Street 1–3 Cobden Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 Tel: (02) 9956 3480 Tel: (03) 9686 2977 Fax: (02) 9929 7966 Fax: (03) 9686 2988

Sailing Tennis Yachting Australia c/- Melbourne Park Locked Bag 806 Private Bag 6060 MILSONS POINT NSW 2061 RICHMOND SOUTH VIC 3121 Tel: (02) 9902 2155 Tel: (03) 9286 1534 Fax: (02) 9906 2366 Fax: (03) 9654 6867

Slalom Canoe AIS Canoeing PO Box 4246 PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: (02) 4729 4256 Fax: (02) 4729 4257

APPENDIXES | 165 Brisbane Perth

Cricket Hockey 1 Bogan Street PO Box 478 BREAKFAST CREEK QLD 4010 COMO WA 6952 Tel: (07) 3624 8300 Tel: (08) 9458 5355 Fax: (07) 3624 8310 Fax: (08) 9458 9747

Diving Adelaide PO Box 91 CARINA QLD 4152 Beach Volleyball Tel: (07) 3823 1444 PO Box 219 Fax: (07) 3823 1363 BROOKLYN PARK SA 5032 Tel: (08) 8416 6681 Softball Fax: (08) 8416 6755 PO Box 280 WILSTON QLD 4051 Cycling Tel: (07) 3357 1577 PO Box 646 Fax: (07) 3357 2081 ENFIELD PLAZA SA 5085 Tel: (08) 8360 5888 Squash Fax: (08) 8360 5800 Offi ce 9, Sports House 150 Caxton Street Canberra MILTON QLD 4064 Tel: (07) 3367 3200 AIS Paralympic Swimming, Archery, Fax: (07) 3367 3320 Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Netball, Rowing, Swimming, Gold Coast Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo PO Box 176 Flatwater Canoe/Kayak BELCONNEN ACT 2616 PO Box 190 Tel: (02) 6214 1111 ROBINA QLD 4226 Fax: (02) 6251 2680 Tel: (07) 5576 4386 Fax: (07) 5535 1325

166 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Appendix 8 Contact offi cers

Chairman/CEO Freedom of Information Offi cer

Australian Sports Commission Legal Unit Leverrier Street Australian Sports Commission BRUCE ACT 2617 PO Box 176 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 or Members of the public may make requests PO Box 176 in writing to the Minister for Sport, Senator BELCONNEN ACT 2616 the Hon. Mark Arbib, or to offi cers of the Tel: (02) 6214 1111 ASC regarding a range of policy and other Fax: (02) 6251 2680 matters. Enquiries relating to access to documents under the Freedom of Information Distribution Offi cer Act 1982 can be made to: Ms Elizabeth Hilhorst Freedom of Information Offi cer Corporate Communications Australian Sports Commission Australian Sports Commission PO Box 176 PO Box 176 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 Email: FOI_Offi [email protected] Tel: (02) 6214 1525 Fax: (02) 6214 1794 Each request must be in writing, specify Email: [email protected] an address for return mail to be sent and be accompanied by a $30.00 application Annual Report Information Contact fee. It is ASC policy that charges and fees Offi cer should be imposed for processing requests. However, fees and charges may be remitted, Mr Jaime Garrido reduced or not imposed for any reason, Corporate Planning and Risk Management including fi nancial hardship or general Australian Sports Commission public interest. Documents available free of PO Box 176 charge can be found on the ASC website at BELCONNEN ACT 2616 ausport.gov.au Tel: (02) 6214 1089 Fax: (02) 6214 1656

APPENDIXES | 167 Shortened forms

AASC Active After-school Communities

AFL Australian Football League

AIS Australian Institute of Sport

ASC Australian Sports Commission

AusAID Australian Agency for International Development

CSIRO Commonwealth Scientifi c and Industrial Research Organisation

EITAAP Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program

FaHCSIA Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

FEI Fédération Equestre Internationale (International Equestrian Federation)

FINA Fédération Internationale de Natation (International Swimming Federation)

ICT information and communication technology

ICC International Cricket Council

ICF International Canoe Federation

ISAF International Sailing Federation

ITU International Triathlon Union

NICTA National ICT Australia

NSO national sporting organisation

NTID National Talent Identifi cation and Development

ODI One Day International

SRMC Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council

UCI Union Cycliste Internationale

WHO World Health Organization

168 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Summary of compliance

This index details the page numbers on which information is provided in response to Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act legislation and other relevant Commonwealth legislation and practices:

ASC contact offi cer 167

Certifi cation iii

Chair and Chief Executive Offi cer’s review 1

Commonwealth Disability Strategy 59

Indemnities and insurance premiums for offi cers 53

Judicial decisions 55

Outline of organisational structure

Corporate overview 7

Organisational chart and senior executive staff 9

Review of organisational structure 7

Staffi ng overview 162

Other statutory requirements

Environment and heritage 64

Freedom of information 65

Offi cer 167

Privacy 65

Occupational health and safety 60

Social justice and equity 59

Responsible ministers 6

Review of operations and future prospects

Enabling legislation 6

Financial statements 68

Outcomes and contribution to deliverables 12

Statement of Governance

Audit Committee report 51

Auditor’s report 68

Board membership, qualifi cations and attendance 45

Board committees 51

SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE | 169 Index abbreviations, 168 Anti-Doping Committee, 52 accounting policies member meeting attendance, 52 Australian Sports Commission, 86 anti-siphoning scheme, 26 Australian Sports Foundation, 146–8 Aquatic Centre, 64 accounting standards, Australian, 80 Aquatic Testing, Training and Research Unit, 40 Active After-school Communities (AASC) program, archery, 120 2, 14, 15–16, 62 asset management, 54, 55 Community Coach Training Program, 15 assets Program Monitoring Wave 1 research, 15 acquisition of, 84 Regional Coordinator, 15 contingent research by Newspoll Market and Social Australian Sports Commission, 84, 101 Research, 14 Australian Sports Foundation, 148 AEROSkools program, 16 fi nancial Africa, southern, 26, 27 Australian Sports Commission, 83, 90–1 agreements Australian Sports Foundation, 151 for Indigenous Australians with state and held in trust, 113–14 territory departments, 18 non-fi nancial, Australian Sports Commission, with NSOs and stakeholders, 12 92–6 AIS, 3, 8, 34–41 Association of National Olympic Committee Altitude House, 40 General Assembly, Nadi, Fiji, 26 Aquatic Centre, 64 Athlete and Coach Servicing Information athlete performance highlights, 37 System, 62 award winners, 37–8 Athlete Career and Education program, National, education achievement and vocational 29, 32 achievement, 38 athlete performance highlights (AIS), 37 Canberra campus, 63 Athlete Tracking System, 39 Childcare Centre, 59, 64 Athlete Training System, 62 Commercial and Facilities section, 34 athletics, performance highlights, 120 Elite Performance program, 34, 36–9 Audit Committee, 51–2 European Training Centre, Italy, 27, 34, 35–6 member meeting attendance, 52 high performance sports research auditors, remuneration workshop, 41 Australian Sports Commission, 106 implementation of Costello independent Australian Sports Foundation, 157 review, 34 audits Performance Research program, 34, 35, 41 fi nancial statements, 55 Physique and Fuel Centre, 39 internal, 51 program locations, 165–6 Australasian Sport Information Network, 63 Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology joint Australian Accounting Standards, 80, 146–7 research project, 39 Australian Agency for International Development scholarships, 34–5 (AusAID), 27 Shop, 64 Australian Centre for Paralympic Studies, 63 sports science and sports medicine, 38 Australian Commonwealth Games Association, 28 Target 2012 swimming camp, 40 Australian Football League, 20 Tours, 64, 65 Australian Government Sport Training Grant All Australian Sporting Initiative, 14 scheme, 3, 62 All Cultures (online resource), 20 Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), see AIS Allen, Kate (Board member), 45, 49 Australian National Audit Offi ce, 51, 54, 55 Altitude House, 40 Australian Olympic Committee, 1, 28 Annual Operational Plan, 6 Australian Paralympic Committee, 28 anti-doping, 24, 28 grant allocations, 118

170 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Australian Research Council, 33 Canberra campus, 63 Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success, canoeing/kayaking, 29, 31, 121 government’s new strategy, 1, 4, 28 Captains Forum initiative, 25 Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, 24 Carbon, Sally Australian Sports Commission (ASC), 6–9 Board Member, Australian Sports corporate governance, 45–8 Commission, 46 fi nancial statements, 68–116 Director, Australian Sports Foundation, objectives, 79 129, 133 objects and functions, 44–5 career education, Athlete Career and Education organisational chart, 9 program, 29, 32 organisational structure and functions, 7–9 Caribbean region, 12, 26, 27 statement by the Commissioners, Chief case study, Rowing Australia, high performance, 33 Executive Offi cer, and Chief Finance Offi cer, 70 cash fl ow reconciliations Australian Sports Commission Act 1989, 6 Australian Sports Commission, 100 Australian Sports Commission Board, 45–9 Australian Sports Foundation, 153 activities, 50–1 cash fl ow statement committees, 51–2 Australian Sports Commission, 74 members, 45–9 Australian Sports Foundation, 142 meeting attendance, 50 Chair and Chief Executive Offi cer’s report, 1–4 Australian Sports Foundation, 129 Change Leadership Team, 56 Directors’ report, 132–7 change management, 56 fi nancial statements, 130–61 Chief Executive Offi cer, and Chair’s report, 1–4 objectives, 146 Childcare Centre, 59, 64 Australian Sports Foundation Board, 53, 129 clubs, 2, 20 Australian Sports Outreach Program, 27 coaching, 14, 21, 34 Australian University Sport, 23 accreditation, 21 Australian Winter Olympic team, 3 Beginning Coaching course (online), 21 awards (AIS), 37–8 Elite Coach Development program, 29, 34 high performance, 34 badminton, 120 National Coaching and Offi ciating Directors Badminton Australia, 23 workshop, 21 balance sheet National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, Australian Sports Committee, 72 14, 21 Australian Sports Foundation, 140 National Coaching Advisory Panel, 21 basketball, 29, 31, 120 National Coaching Scholarship Program, Bassett, Nathan, 16 29, 34 beach volleyball, new offi ces, Adelaide, 64 Coaching and Offi ciating section, 29 Beginning Coaching course (online), 21 Comcover Risk Management Benchmarking Beginning Offi ciating course (online), 21 Program, 53 best practice management and governance, 22–4 Commercial and Facilities division, 8 borrowing costs, 83 commissioners, remuneration, 102 bowls, 24, 29, 121 Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act Bowls Australia, 23, 31 1997, 6, 51, 53 boxing, 121 Certifi cate of Compliance 129 Broadcasting Services Act 1992, 26 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, Building Wardens, 53 Trinidad, 27 Business Continuity plan, 60 Commonwealth Scientifi c and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 41 Cadee, Jason (AIS award winner), 38 communications, 61–1 Camplin, Alisa community-based sports activities, 12–27 Chair, Australian Sports Foundation, 128, 132 Community Coach Training programs, 15 Deputy Chair, Australian Sports Commission, Community Sport division, 7–8 46 Companion Card scheme, 60

INDEX | 171 compensation and debt relief diving, 122 Australian Sports Commission, 112 doping, anti-, 24, 28 Australian Sports Foundation, 161 D’Orsogna, Tommaso (AIS award winner), 38 complaint handling and resolution, 25 drugs, illicit, 45, 52, 57 consumer insights, 24 education portal and resources to support contact offi cers, 167 action plan, 25 contingent assets, Australian Sports Commission, National Educational and Prevention Action 84, 101 Plan on Illicit Drugs in Sport, 25 contingent liabilities Australian Sports Commission, 84, 101 economic contribution of sport in Australia, 4, 22 Australian Sports Foundation, 148 elite athletes, 29, 32 Cooperative Research Centre for Sports Elite Coach Development program, 29, 34 Participation, 4, 22 Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Corporate Communications section, 61–2 Assistance Program (EITAAP), 12, 17 corporate governance, 45–8 fi nancial assistance to Indigenous sports corporate learning and development framework, people, 19 57 elite sports programs, 2 corporate partners, 164 AIS Performance Research, 41 corporate planning, 53 Ellis, Kate (Minister for Sport), 6, 16, 19 Corporate Services division, 8 Ellis, Liz (Board member), 47 Costello review of AIS, implementation of, 34 Emergency Response Team, 53 Crawford Report, 50 employee benefi ts, 82, 148 cricket, 29, 121 leave, 82 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, separation and redundancy, 82 20 superannuation, 82 cycling, 23, 24, 122 environment and heritage, 65 Recovery Centre, Adelaide, 63 Environmental Management System, 65 Cycling Australia, 23 equestrian, 122–3 Essence of Australian Sport initiative, 25 debt relief, compensation and, 112 ethical and integrity issues, 22, 24–6 Department of Families, Housing, Community European Training Centre, Italy, 27, 34, 35–6 Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), executive remuneration 13 Australian Sports Commission, 104–5 Department of Health and Ageing, 1, 3, 13, 18, Australian Sports Foundation, 155–6 19, 25, 27 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey, 2, 21 Department of Immigration and Citizenship, 20 expenditure, by division, 54 Diabetes Australia, 16 expenses directors, remuneration, Australian Sports Australian Sports Commission, 87–8 Foundation, 154 Australian Sports Foundation, 149 disability, sport for people with, 13, 17–18 external scrutiny, 55 grant allocations for national sporting organisations, 118, 148 Facebook page, 61 national sporting organisations, 17 facility development projects, 63–4 research project with University of Technology, Fair Work Act 2009, 58, 59 Sydney, 17–18 female athletes, see women review of disability sports sector, 4 fencing, 123 Sports CONNECT Disability Sector Network, 17 Fiji, 27 Sports CONNECT program, 13, 17–18 Finance division, 8 Disability Action Plan, 59–60 fi nancial analysis, 23 Disability Education Program, 17 fi nancial assets Disability Standards for Access to Premises, 60 Australian Sports Commission, 83, 90–1 discretionary grants, 129 Australian Sports Foundation, 151 Diversity Strategy and Plan, 59 fi nancial guarantee contracts, 84

172 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 fi nancial instruments gymnastics, 123 Australian Sports Commission, 107–11 refurbishment of change rooms, 64 Australian Sports Foundation, 158–61 Gymnastics Australia Team Cheer program, 16 fi nancial liabilities, 84 fi nancial management, 54–5 Halton, Jane (Board Member, Australian Sports fi nancial performance, 54 Commission), 48–9 fi nancial statements Harmony Day, 20 audit, 55 Hartung, Greg Australian Sports Commission, 68–116 Chair, Australian Sports Commission, 1, 49 Australian Sports Foundation, 130–61 Chair, Australian Sports Foundation Board, Floriade, sponsorship, 61 129, 133 Football (soccer), 123 health and wellbeing issues, 25 fraud control, 53 heritage, and environment, 65 freedom of information, 65 high performance coaching, 34 Freedom of Information Act 1982, 65 high performance sports, 28–41 functions, Australian Sports Commission, 44–5 AIS research workshop, 41 funding, 1 case study with Rowing Australia, 33 Australian Government Sport Training Grant funding, 30 scheme, 3, 62 hockey, 18, 24, 123 Australian Paralympic Committee, 118 replacement of fi t out, Perth, 64 Australian Sports Foundation, 148 Hockey Australia, 23 high performance sport, 30 homophobia, reduce the experience and impact national sporting organisations, 117–18 of, 25 for implementation of key initiatives, 13 human resource management, 56–61 for people with disability, 118, 148 occupational health and safety, 60–1 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for organisational climate, 56–7 Women program, 12, 17, 20, 62 social justice and equity, 59–60 Sport Training Grant scheme, 29 workforce, 57–8 workplace relations, 58–9 gains, 81 Gallop, David (Acting Chair), 45–6 illicit drugs, 45, 52, 57 garments, 2XU Compression, 61 education portal and resources to support ‘Get the AIS into your Classroom’ initiative, 62 action plan, 25 Global Games (AUSRAPID), 123 National Educational and Prevention Action gold medals, 2 Plan on Illicit Drugs in Sport, 25 golf, 24 An Illusory Image, 19 Golf Australia, 24 income governance, 23–4 Australian Sports Commission, 89 Government and Board Services, 8 Australian Sports Foundation, 150 government investments, 28 indemnities and insurance for directors and grants and grant allocations, 1 offi cers, 53 Australian Government Sport Training Grant independent auditor’s report scheme, 3, 62 Australian Sports Commission fi nancial Australian Paralympic Committee, 118 statements, 68–9 Australian Sports Foundation, 148 Australian Sports Foundation, 130–1 discretionary, 129 Independent Sport Panel Report, 1, 3 high performance sport, 30 India, 26 national sporting organisations, 117–18 Indigenous Australians, 13, 18–19 for implementation of key initiatives, 13 Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation for people with disability, 118, 148 Assistance Program (EITAAP), 12, 17 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships fi nancial assistance to Indigenous sports for Women program, 12, 17, 19, 62 people, 19 Sport Training Grant scheme, 29 SRMC working party to develop improved Griffi n, Matthew (AIS award winner), 38 coordination of sport program delivery, 4

INDEX | 173 Indigenous employment group (Public Service liabilities Commission), 59 contingent Indigenous Sport Development Offi cers, 18 Australian Sports Commission, 84, 101 information and communication technology (ICT), Australian Sports Foundation, 148 23 fi nancial, 84 information clearinghouse, 4 interest bearing, 98 information management, 62–3 Lifetime Achievement Award, 62 information resources Local Sporting Champions program, 12, 17, 21, Athlete and Coach Servicing Information 62 System, 62 Australasian Sport Information Network, 63 McGlone, Brittney (AIS award winner), 38 National Sport Information Centre, 8, 63 maintaining the integrity of Australian sport, key National Sports Information Network, 8 strategic direction, 24–5 Servicing Sport Information Framework, 62 Management Enhancement Program, 57, 60 Sport Information Purchasing Studies, 63 Management Essentials Training program, 57 insurance, and indemnities for directors and management reports, 54 offi cers, 53 market research, 24 intangibles, 86 Matthews, Michael (AIS award winner), 38 integrity of Australian sport, 22, 24–6 media, portrayal of women in sport by, 19–20 interest bearing liabilities, 98 Media Awards, 61–2 internal audits, 51 Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, 59 international sporting, 28, 31 member protection, sporting organisations, 25 enhanced leadership, 26–7 members funds, Australian Sports Foundation, 157 International Standard for Environment Memoranda of Understanding in Sports Management Systems (ISO 1401: 2004), 65 Cooperation, 27 inventories, 86 memorandums of understanding, international investments, government, 28 organisations, 28 Mentoring Program, 57 junior sport, 20 Miller, Matt (Chief Executive Offi cer), report, 1–4 Ministers for Youth and Sport meeting, Auckland, Kane, Toby (AIS award winner), 38 New Zealand, 26 kayaking, 121 motor cycling, 123 key performance indicators, qualitative, 14, 26 Murray, Les, 62 key performance indicators, quantitative, 22, 24–5, 29–30, 34 national athlete career and education programs, key stakeholders, ASC working with, 12 29, 31, 32 key strategic directions, 6, 7 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, 14, 21 best practice management and governance National Coaching Advisory Panel, 21 in sport, 22 National Coaching and Offi ciating Directors enhancing leadership in the international workshop, 21 sports community, 26 National Coaching Scholarship Program, 29, 34 growth in sports participation, 12 National Coaching Strategy, 21 maintaining the integrity of Australian sport, National Code of Practice for the Construction 24–5 Industry (2002), 64 sustained achievements in high performance National Educational and Prevention Action Plan sport, 29–34 on Illicit Drugs in Sport, 25 Kiribati, 27 National elite athlete development KPMG, 51 (Program 2.1), 7 National Elite Development program, 33 lacrosse, 123 National Elite Sports Council, 3, 28 Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, 13, 19 National ICT Australia (NICTA), 41 leadership, 1, 4, 12, 26–7 National Indigenous Sport Action Plans, 18 learning and development, 57 National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme, 14, 21 leases, 82 National Offi ciating Advisory Panel, 21

174 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 National Offi ciating Scholarship Program, 29, 34 National Offi ciating Advising Panel, 21 National Offi ciating Strategy, 21 National Offi ciating Scholarship Program, National Sport Information Centre, 8, 63 29, 34 National Sport Science Quality Assurance Olympic Games, 2 Program, 41 Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania General National sport system development Assembly, Nadi, Fiji, 26 (Program 1.1), 7 Olympic Winter Games, 3, 28, 29 national sporting organisations (NSOs), 1 Ombudsman, 55 assistance to increase participation and online courses involvement of women, 19 Beginning Coaching course, 21 best practice management and governance, Beginning Offi ciating course, 21 22–4 education portal and resources to support building capacity, 23 action plan on illicit drugs in sport, 25 grant allocations, 117–18 online services, 62 for implementation of key initiatives, 13 All Cultures, 20 for people with disability, 118, 148 Australasian Sport Information Network, 63 member protection, 25 National Sports Information Network, 8 partnership to deliver high-quality sports Online Australian Sport Information Service, 63 excellence programs, 28 Play by the Rules website, 24, 25 partnership to ensure fair, safe, ethical and Sports Accreditation Online system, 21 inclusive sporting culture, 24 Operational Plan, 51, 53 strategic advice in governance, management organisational climate, 56 and sport development, 30–1 organisational structure and functions, 7–9 strengthening fi nancial positions, 23 chart, 9 working with Active After-school Communities organised sport, 12–27 program, 16 orienteering, 123 National Sports Information Network, 8 Osmond, Margaret (Margy) National Talent Identifi cation and Development Board Member, Australian Sports (NTID) program, 19, 29, 30, 32–3 Commission, 48 external review, 32–3 Director, Australian Sports Foundation Board, Nauru, 27 129, 134 needs analysis study, 31 out-of-school care services, 14, 15 Nestlé, partnership, 62 Outcome 1, 7, 12–27 netball, 24, 123 Program 1.1 — national sport system Netball Australia , 23 development contributes to achievement, Newspoll Market and Social Research, 14 12–22 non-fi nancial assets, 92–6 Outcome 2, 7, 28–41 Program 2.1 — national elite athlete objective s development, 28–41 Australian Sports Commission, 79 outcomes, reporting of, 115–16 Australian Sports Foundation, 146 objects and functions, Australian Sports Pacifi c Island Forum, Cairns, 27 Commission, 44–5 Pacifi c region, 26, 27 occupational health and safety, 60–1 Pacifi c Sport Development Grants program, 27 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991, 60–1 Pacifi c Sports Ministers meeting, Inaugural, off-budget revenue, 64 Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 26 Offi ce for Women, 13, 19 Paralympic Games, 28 offi ciating, 21 Paralympic programs, performance highlights, 123 accreditation, 21 Paralympic Winter Games, 3, 28, 29 Beginning Offi ciating course (online), 21 participation, growth in sports, 12–22 National Coaching and Offi ciating Directors Participation in Exercise, Recreation and workshop, 21 Sports Survey, 2 National Offi ciating Accreditation Scheme, partnerships, consortium of academica and 14, 21 industry, 4

INDEX | 175 Pathway to Podium program, 3, 29, 31 Australian Sports Foundation, 155–6 payables Remuneration Committee, 52 Australian Sports Commission, 97 member meeting attendance, 52 Australian Sports Foundation, 152 reporting of outcomes, 115–16 performance, 1, 28–41 research, 21–2 highlights, 120–8 AIS Performance Research, 41 key indicators, 1 Newspoll Market and Social Research, 14 key indicators, qualitative, 14, 26 Program Monitoring Wave 1 research, 15 key indicators, quantitative, 22, 24–5, reserves, Australian Sports Foundation, 153 29–30, 34 revenue Performance and Capability Enhancement Australian Sports Commission, 81 scheme, 58 Australian Sports Foundation, 147 Performance Research Centre, 31 generation, 64 physical activities, structural, 12–27 off-budget, 64 physical therapies, 38 risk management, 53 planning and accountability framework, 6–7 Rivers, Megan (AIS award winner), 38 Platform for Sport for Development and Peace, 27 rowing, 123 Play by the Rules website, 24, 25 Rowing Australia, high performance case study, Play for Life — Join a Sporting Club, 16 33 Portfolio Budget Statements, 6–7, 29 Roxon, Nicola (Minister for Health and Ageing), 6 primary school children, 2 Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology/AIS joint Privacy Act 1988, 65 research project, 39 program locations (AIS), 165–6 rugby league, 123 Program Monitoring Wave 1 research rugby union, 123 Active After-school Communities (AASC) program, 15 Safety Committee, 60 Program 1.1 — national sport system sailing, 123–4 development, 7 Samoa, 27 contributes to achievement of Outcome 1, schedule of asset additions, Australian Sports 12–22 Commission, 77 Program 2.1 — national elite athlete schedule of commitments development, 7 Australian Sports Commission, 75 contributes to achievement of Outcome 2, Australian Sports Foundation, 143 28–41 schedule of contingencies property, plant and equipment, 85 Australian Sports Commission, 76 provisions, 99 Australian Sports Foundation, 144 scholarships, 33 qualitative key performance indicators, 14, 26 AIS, 34–5 quantitative key performance indicators, 22, Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships 24–5, 29–30, 34 for Women program, 12, 17, 19, 62 schools, Active After-school Communities (AASC) Reconciliation Action Plan, 59 program, 2, 14, 15–16, 62 related party disclosures Community Coach Training Program, 15 Australian Sports Commission, 103 Program Monitoring Wave 1, 15 Australian Sports Foundation, 154 Regional Coordinator, 15 remuneration Seekamp, Nicole (AIS award winner), 38 auditors Servicing Sport Information Framework, 62 Australian Sports Commission, 106 shooting, 125 Australian Sports Foundation, 157 Shop, 64 commissioners, Australian Sports shortened forms (abbreviations), 168 Commission, 102 site management, 63–4 directors, Australian Sports Foundation, 154 skate (roller sports), 23, 24, 125 executives Skate Australia, 23 Australian Sports Commission, 104–5 ski and snowboard, 125

176 | Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 2009–2010 Smart Talk series, 41 strategic directions and actions, 6 Smith, Warwick (Chair) report, 1–4 Strategic Plan 2006–2009, 6 social justice and equity, 59–60 summary of compliance, 169 social research, 21–2 surf lifesaving, 125 softball, 18, 125 surfi ng, 13, 24, 125 Softball Australia, 23 participation of Indigenous Australians, 19 Solomon Islands, 27 Surfi ng Australia, 19, 24 sponsorships, 61 sustained achievements in high performance Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council (SRMC), 3 sport (key strategic directions), 29–34 working party to develop improved Swim School, 64 coordination of sport program delivery to Swimming, 23, 126 Indigenous communities, 4, 18 Aquatic Testing, Training and Research Unit, 40 Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 25 Target 2012 camp, 40 Sport Business Partners, 33 Swimming Australia, 23, 40 sport clearinghouse, 22 system leadership, 1, 4, 7–8 Sport for Development initiatives, 26 System Leadership division, 7, 8 Sport for Development International Working Group Meeting, Switzerland, 26 table tennis, 126 Sport Information Purchasing Studies, 63 talent identifi cation and development Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for National Talent Identifi cation and Development Women program, 12, 17, 19, 62 (NTID) program, 19, 29, 30, 32–3 Sport on Television (Anti-Siphoning) Revi ew, 26 target sport programs, 17–21 Sport Performance and Development division, 7 taxation Sport Training Grant scheme, 29 Australian Sports Committee, 86 sporting organisations Australian Sports Foundation, 147 community sport activities, 12 technology master plans, 23 see also national sporting organisations tennis, 126 Sports Ability program, 18 tenpin bowling, 127 Sports Accreditation Online system, 21 touch football, 127 Sports CONNECT Disability Sector Network, 17 Tours, 64, 65 Sports CONNECT program, 13, 17–18 Towards a Level Playing Field: sport and gender in sports participation, growth in, 12–21 Australian media report, 19–20 sports science and sports medicine, 31, 38, 63 Toy, Joshua (AIS award winner), 38 Sports Visitor Centre, 64 transactions with the Government as owner, 81 squash, 24, 125 triathlon, 24, 36, 127 Squash Australia, 24 Triathlon Australia, 23 staff, 58 Turning to Sport for Good Health campaign, 13, 16 attitude survey, 56, 58 2XU Compression garments, 61 average levels, 58 cultural survey, 56 United Nations agencies, 26 statistics, Australian Sports Commission, University of Queensland, 19 162–3 University of Technology, Sydney, research project Staff Consultative Group, 59 on participation of people with disability, stakeholder views, in sport clearinghouse, 22 17–18 stakeholders, key, ASC working with, 12, 24, 28 university sport, 23, 127 state and territory departments, partnership to deliver high-quality sports excellence Vander-Kuyp, Kyle (Board member), 47 programs, 28 Vanuatu, 27 statement of changes in equity VicSport, 16 Australian Sports Commission, 73 Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Australian Sports Foundation, 141 Commission, 25 statement of comprehensive income volleyball, 127 Australian Sports Commission, 71 water polo, 128 Australian Sports Foundation, 139 water skiing, 127

INDEX | 177 web services, see online services weightlifting, 128 wellbeing, and health issues, 25 whole-of-sport coordination, 4 winter sports, 3, 36 women, 13, 19, 29 portrayal in sport by media, 19–20 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women program, 12, 17, 20, 62 Towards a Level Playing Field: sport and gender in Australian media report, 19–20 workforce, 57–8 Working Together for Australian Sport, 1 workplace relations, 58–9 WorkSafe Committee, 60 workshops AIS high performance sports research workshop, 41 National Coaching and Offi ciating Directors workshop, 21 World Anti-Doping Code, 28 World Transplant Games (Transplant Australia), performance highlights, 128 wrestling, 128 Wu, Melissa (AIS award winner), 38 young people, target sport programs, 21

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