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Annual Report 2015 – 2016

“The story of JewishCare over the last 80 years, how and why it began, how it has grown, changed and adapted is actually the story of our community” – Speech by Allan Vidor at 80th Birthday celebration

JewishCare’s Mission Support and strengthen the resilience and independence of community members in need board of directors

Allan Boyd Vidor Lawrence Myers Darron lonstein President Honorary Treasurer Jason Sandler Shirli Kirschner David Morris

Allan Vidor Lawrence Myers Jason Sandler Darron Lonstein Shirli Kirschner David Morris Director since 2006. Director since 2008. Director since 2016 Director since 2013 Appointed director 20 March 2013 Director since 2014. Allan is the Managing Director of Lawrence is the Managing Director Jason Sandler is the Chief Financial Darron holds a Bachelor of Science Shirli has a Bachelor of Arts and a David is the Chief Strategy Officer the Toga Group of Companies, a and founder of MBP Advisory Pty. Officer at TDM Asset Management (Honours) in Computer Science from LLB from UNSW and is a nationally at Cochlear Limited, having been property development, construction, Limited - a prominent high end (TDM), a private investment firm UCT. accredited mediator. appointed in September 2011. investment and hospitality firm - which he established founded in 2004. TDM has a He was one of the founding Directors She is the principal of Resolve Prior to this he was the President of management group. He graduated in 1998. Prior to that, Lawrence long-term investment philosophy, of the network technology company, Advisors established in 1996 which Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions. from the University of NSW with spent 6 years in small and large focusing on companies with Com Tech, which was later sold to provides consultancy services having been appointed to this Bachelor of Commerce and Laws Chartered Accounting firms. His attractive growth profiles run by the global technology organisation, specialising in dispute resolution position in September 2005. David degrees in 1985 and was admitted client base spans a broad range outstanding management teams. Dimension Data. During his time and strategic group decision making joined Cochlear Limited in December as a Solicitor of the Supreme of industries and activities and Prior to joining TDM, Jason worked at Com Tech, Darron served as to a client base in and 2002 as Senior Vice President, Court of NSW in 1986. Prior to specialises in advising very high for Investec Australia Limited in its Technical Services Director, Internationally. Personally, Shirli holds Business Development. Allan joining the Toga Group where net worth individuals and families, Property Investments and Private responsible for all service and appointments as the Wholesale Prior to joining Cochlear Limited, he is responsible for the Group’s their businesses and commercial Equity where he was responsible support activities as well as being Energy Market dispute Resolution David worked with Accenture in strategy and operations, he worked endeavours. This portfolio includes for finance and operations in those involved in the strategic direction of Advisor, the APRA AMCOS (music) strategy and operational consulting, in the banking and finance sector. some of Australia’s largest private business. Prior to Investec Jason the company. resolution facilitator, a Senior Visiting and has extensive International He was appointed to the Board and public companies. worked for PwC in assurance and Since then Darron spent several Fellow at UNSW Law School and a and Australian experience in the of JewishCare in 2006 having had Lawrence’s specialist areas of business advisory services. years as Executive Chairman of (part time) Registrar of the Federal healthcare, consumer products, strong earlier communal involvement practice include Mergers and Jason holds a Bachelor of Controlled Climate Logistics, a Circuits Court of Australia. Shirli also utilities and financial services with the Keren Hayesod and the Acquisitions, Corporate and Commerce from the University logistics business focused on sits on a number of mediation panels industries. United Appeal. Business advisory, Tax Consulting of . Jason is warehousing and distribution for and Dispute Resolution think tanks in David has a Bachelor of Business Other directorships include the and Advisory, Succession Planning a Chartered Accountant and a confectionary and allied industries. Australia and Internationally. and a Bachelor of Applied Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) and Family Office services. He Member of Chartered Accountants Darron now invests across a range She has received a number of awards Science from and the Australia/Israel & Jewish received a Bachelor of Accountancy Australia and . of property and equity assets and and honours in her chosen field in , Australia. He has Affairs Council (AIJAC). from The University of South also has a number of private equity including being listed in Who’s Who also completed the Advanced Allan was elected President in 2011. Australia. Lawrence is a member investments in start-up enterprises. legal mediation Australia (2015/6), Business Management Program of the Institute of Chartered Darron has worked with JCA for the LEADR practitioner award NSW at Kellogg School of Management, Accountants in Australia, Taxation many years and has been a member (2014) a SPAN telecommunications Northwestern University in Chicago, Institute of Australia and NTAA. He of the IT, Allocations, Planning and industry award for dispute resolution USA. is a Registered Company Auditor Executive Committees. (2002). She formerly held positions and a Registered Tax Agent. as a non-executive director of Lawrence holds several board Shalom Institute and Brain Resource position’s with private and not for Company as well as a position on profit organisations. Lawrence is NADRAC which was the advisory also a non-executive director of group to the Attorney General on Breville Group Limited, listed on the Dispute Resolution. Australian Stock Exchange.

2 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 3 board of PRESIDENT’S directors REPORT

One of my major responsibilities as President is The need to change and adapt continues and in this to ensure the continuity of JewishCare including Annual Report the Treasurer and CEO both build on a strong and capable Board of Directors. Board the theme of the changing funding environments for renewal is critical to ensure new and fresh the not-for-profit sector generally and for JewishCare in perspectives on the work of JewishCare and particular. during my time as President we have ensured that The Board are well briefed on these changes and the our Constitution has been amended to reflect this strategies JewishCare is putting in place to respond and a Nominations process put in place. to them and to ensure that we remain the provider of As part of this culture of renewal we have been choice in the community for a wide range of services. very fortunate this year to have brought on two new The reforms are fundamental and far reaching with tony leibowitz mark teperson michele goldman Directors, Jason Sandler and Michele Goldman, while the objective of providing choice and control to our farewelling Lawrence Myers and Tony Lebowitz. We clients who will be able to purchase services with funds are appreciative of Tony’s counsel and are particularly provided to them by the Government. While being tony leibowitz Mark Teperson Michele Goldman indebted to Lawrence who, in the role of Treasurer customer focused is not new for our staff, increased Director since 2014. Director since 2015 Director since 2016 for the last eight years, has provided a high level of competition provides an even greater focus on our Since retiring as Senior Partner at Mark hold a Masters of Michele is CEO of the School oversight ensuring the sound financial management of objective of continuing to be a preferred service provider. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Management, and MBA degree from for Social Entrepreneurs, an the organisation. We have already successfully transitioned to Consumer Tony has been involved in a MGSM. organisation which provides As we begin to celebrate our 80th birthday we reflect Directed Care in our Home Support area and now our number of investment activities and Mark was appointed Director of learning programs to equip social on the beginnings of JewishCare in 1936. As the Disability and Mental Health areas are being readied for maintained an advisory business. Multichannel at RCG Corp Ltd entrepreneurs with the knowledge, Jewish community around the world lobbied hard on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He has also served on the board of in 2012, an investment holding skills and networks to establish and behalf of the Jewish people in Germany, the Sydney I continue to be impressed by the calibre and Directors of numerous publicly listed company which owns and operates scale sustainable social businesses. community founded Australian Jewish Welfare Society to commitment of our staff and volunteers and the positive companies both as Chairman and as a large number of footwear Prior to this, Michele was CEO of provide support to these refugees. Jewish Welfare (now difference JewishCare makes in people’s lives. Our staff a general board member. and apparel businesses in the the Asthma Foundation in NSW JewishCare), then continued to help thousands of post and volunteers, led by CEO Claire Vernon, are the face Prior to retiring, Tony had been performance and active lifestyle where she led the evolution of the war refugees and the large numbers of people from the of JewishCare. We are indebted to them for the high a partner in PwC (and Coopers sectors. Mark’s is responsible organisations strategy, developing former Soviet Union who came to Australia in the 1970s quality services provided every day to members of our & Lybrand) for 14 years. During for eCommerce, CRM, Digital & innovative services to increase and 80s. community in need. those years he specialised in Multichannel strategy & execution organisational reach and impact. JewishCare today is a very different organisation from Allan Vidor Corporate Finance and Investment across the group. She played a key role in driving the refugee support agency and has continued to adapt President Banking and was responsible for Prior to joining RCG Corp Ltd, Mark the merger of the NSW and QLD and respond to changing community needs. While all the management of that part of the co-founded the Shoe Superstore Foundations. areas of our work have grown including our aged care national practice of PwC. a chain of comfort and lifestyle Michele began her career in home support, in the past few years we have specifically Tony is currently the Executive footwear stores which he later sold marketing with Nestle, before expanded our Mental Health and Wellbeing program Director of an ASX listed company to RCG Corp Ltd in 2009. moving to the not-for-profit sector and specialist supports such as responding to domestic and sits on the board of a UK listed Mark has been involved in several due to an emerging interest in social violence. We have also strengthened our preventative fund manager. communal organisations and marketing. and community education work to raise awareness in Tony’s core skills are in the areas of initiatives for many years including Michele has a Bachelor of Business relation to issues affecting our community. corporate governance, investment CSG and Big Brother Big Sister from UTS, and is also a graduate of analysis, valuations, financial program. Institute of Company evaluation, commercial advice and Directors. She participated in negotiations. Over many years these Sydney Leadership in 2010. skills have been applied on a wide Michele is Chair of the board range of assignments requiring both of The Housing Connection, formal and informal reporting and an organisation committed to provided as an independent adviser, supporting adults with an intellectual “80 years ago, in 1936 the Australian Jewish Welfare Society now board member and advocate. disability to lead more fulling and JewishCare was established to help find a new, safe and welcoming Prior to moving to Sydney Tony was inclusive lives in the homes and home in Australia – a new start from Nazi ravaged Europe. Several thousand vice president of The Perth Hebrew communities of their choice. Congregation and also served as an Jewish refugees arrived in the late 30’s with thousands Jewish refugees executive and treasurer of Carmel arriving in 1939 leading up to the outbreak of the war.” School. – Speech by Allan Vidor at 80th Birthday celebration

4 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 JewishCare provides welfare safety net services and5 other specific services to Jewish clients in need TREASURER’S SOURCES AND REPORT USES OF FUNDS

Burger Centre support provided to me by Claire Vernon, Andrew Fodor 2016 was an important transitional year for We would also like to thank the Lowy family for providing Sir Moses Montefiore Home and JewishCare operate The and the other members of the JewishCare Management JewishCare as the organisation continued on its continued support for the Chai Foundation, and Burger Centre aged day care facility in partnership, holding team and staff. The Organisation is most fortunate to have path of preparation for the full introduction of particularly for allowing us to use excess funds from this equal rights in the registered company - The Burger Centre Mr. Jason Sandler to take over as the Treasurer at our 2016 Consumer Directed Care (“CDC”) and the National Foundation for the provision of additional vital services to Pty Ltd. Annual General Meeting, and I have been working with him Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”). These our community. over the last 6 months to ensure a smooth transition for the During 2015-2016 no financial support was provided to The changes represent a significant threat to the future organisation. Earned income, from client fees, increased by 12% Burger Centre. The annual result was a $186,682 surplus funding of the organisation, but also an exciting during the year, but still only represented 14% and JewishCare recorded 50% of this amount. JewishCare I would like to express our thanks to the auditors, Deloitte opportunity as JewishCare continues to position of JewishCare’s annual turnover. Therefore, the has accounted for the investment carrying value in line with Private, as well as to the Senior Managers and the Finance itself as the supplier of choice across the many organisation remains reliant on donations, grants and the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. and Administration team at JewishCare for their continued services provided to our community and impacted endowments from the community. support of the Board and management of the organisation. by these Governmental changes. Notwithstanding Conclusion Expenditure Lawrence Myers the important steps already taken by JewishCare It is with both pride and sadness that I write this, my final Honorary Treasurer in readiness for these changes, it has done so Operating expenditure increased by 7% over the prior Treasurer’s report for JewishCare. After 9 years as Treasurer, whilst maintaining its strong financial position. year to $12,453,224 from $11,597,150. I have enjoyed and deeply appreciated the enormous JewishCare recorded an operating surplus of The largest single item of expenditure remains salary $197,030 as against last year’s operating deficit of and related costs. Over 80% of the operating budget ($17,464). is spent on salaries, superannuation and related JewishCare requested a smaller grant from the Jewish items. Staff numbers increased by 9% during the income sources 2016 6% Government Communal Appeal (JCA) in each of the 2016 and the year, to 133.61 Full time Equivalent staff members, Government 3,684,179 Jewish Communal 2015 financial years as a result of the large surplus predominantly in service delivery areas. Appeal Jewish Communal Appeal 1,801,472 recorded in the previous year which was due to larger 24% 29% Assets Foundation Grants than expected Claims Conference and government Foundation Grants 1,285,000 grants as well as unforeseen currency benefits. The Total assets of JewishCare as at 30 June 2016 Earned Income 2,288,974 Earned Income were $14,576,672. This represents a 5% increase over Claims Conference 2,999,988 Notwithstanding this $400,000 voluntary reduction Claims Conference in JCA funding ($600,000 in 2015), JewishCare still the June 2015 amount of $13,839,147. More than half Donations / Endowments 696,480 17% 14% of JewishCare assets are real property, vehicles and managed a strong financial result. This is an excellent 12,756,093 10% Donations/Endowments result of the sound economic management and cost other equipment used in the provision of services to the control of the organisation and its senior management community. A further 42% of assets are represented by and as the largest recipient of Jewish Community cash and deposits. funding in NSW, this is something of which the team Liabilities Community Aged should be justifiably proud. Expenditure by programs 2016 9% Total liabilities as at 30 June 2016 were $3,410,038 Services Community Aged Services 4,736,695 Revenue compared to $2,975,381 at the previous year end. In Disability Services Disability Services 4,604,041 16% Government funding remains the largest single source line with the increase in staff, our employment related Children, Family & Community Services 1,954,109 38% Children, Family & of funding for JewishCare, contributing close to 30% entitlements have increased by 8% over the year, which Community Services Corporate Services 1,158,377 of all receipts. The Conference on Jewish Material represents 40% of all liabilities. Corporate Services Claims against Germany (Claims Conference) represents Trade and other payables remains at 6% of annual Total 12,453,223 another major funding source. Given the ageing of turnover – a good indication of financial health. 37% survivor population and their increasing Financial management dependency on support, the annual allocation has been increased significantly for 2016, and represented nearly Board and management decisions are supported by 24% of receipts – an increase of around 24% on the the timely reporting received from JewishCare’s Finance prior year, which was positively impacted by currency and Administration team. The Board is pleased with the Summary of Operatonal Income & Expenses for the year 2016 gains. senior and program managers’ skills in the day-to-day Revenue 12,662,752 operations as well their contribution to the budgeting Notwithstanding the voluntary reduction in JCA funding Employee benefits expense -10,301,239 process. JewishCare’s management team has continued for the year, the organisation received $1,918,236 from Depreciation expense -376,480 to demonstrate a commitment to quality service to the JCA which is gratefully acknowledged. Client care expense -632,016 clients, in keeping with its objective to be a supplier Rent and utilities expense -121,874 JewishCare received $1,285,000 from it’s two of choice to our community, while running a tight, well Foundations, which represents an increase of 11% over planned and executed operation. Insurance expense -62,452 the prior year and enables a further reduction in reliance Other expenses -865,822 on communal funding. Operational Surplus / (Shortfall) 302,869

6 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 7 Chief executive PROGRAM officer’S REPORT STATISTICS

Managing the present; We know how important employment and training is for Estimated number of Service Users 2015-2016 Creating the future all school leavers and for young adults with a disability Estimated number This saying epitomises the past year at JewishCare. this transition point can be particularly challenging. This is one reason JewishCare has partnered with Our Big Program of service users Our priority is to respond to the needs of the Jewish over the year community and provide excellent client service which is Kitchen to introduce Our Kitchen Hand- an innovative effective in helping people while being efficient delivering model of supporting people with a disability with training Community Aged Services Home Support 422 value for the government and community funds. and activities around cooking. It is creating another Club 50 205 option for people to consider and will hopefully be self However the context in which we – and all other not for Community Club Network 280 funding under the NDIS. profits operate in across Australia- is rapidly changing Restitution 572 and we need to ensure that JewishCare is responding Housing is another challenge facing people with a and adapting to these changes. So every day we are disability and our housing forum and release of our Russian Community Development 55 also planning how our services and supports will be in booklet on Living Well, Moving on in June 2016 creates Links 60 the future. a framework for identifying a range of options for people Aged Casework 266 Some examples are : and their families to consider. Occupational Therapy 112 The success of gaining another 41 Consumer Directed Young people have been the focus of JewishCare Youth Herta Muller visually impaired support 37 Services and Family Support for many years and while Packages for seniors from the Australian Government Chessed bereavement support 80 was significant. By having excellent community Big Brother Big Sister has been a flagship program, Prison Outreach 39 networks in place and knowing our client group well, there is a range of responses we use to assist young JewishCare was able to fill the Packages in record time. people and their families. We have been increasing our Youth Services That means 41 more seniors being assisted to remain parenting programs and talks to better equip parents Big Brothers Big Sisters 98 for the changing times and these have been very at home. At the same time this helps us refine our Mentoring 28 processes so we are ensuring we are best placed to be well received. Another addition has been our JGirls Children Family and Youth counselling and tutoring 31 provider of choice in the future. This included recruiting workshops targeting adolescents and building their skills Community Services and engaging more Home Care workers and introducing and resilience. Mental Health and Wellbeing 189 online processes and training. Another innovation is the These examples show how JewishCare continues to Family Support 162 partnership with Group Homes Australia to ensure their adapt and respond to the changing times. Keeping Domestic Violence 40 residents can access these packages. staff and other stakeholders including our volunteers Family to Family Respite 16 The implementation of the National Disability Insurance informed and committed to responding to these Family Dispute Resolution 50 Scheme (NDIS) including support for people with changes is a key element of our work. a psycho-social disability provided an opportunity I am grateful for the ongoing support of the Board and Beit Chaim 24 for JewishCare to review our services in our Mental staff as we work to ensure JewishCare is well placed as Print35 Design Studio 17 Health and Wellbeing Program. This is being done by the provider of choice in the Jewish community. Disability Services 24 Supported Accommodation 16 examining current supports and services, looking at Options 91 best practice and talking with some of the people who Chai Flexible Relief Fund 72 access our program to see what they would like and take these preferences into account. This is a process FirstCall 1945 of co-design to ensure we are providing supports which Other Chai Emergency Relief 115 people feel are appropriate to their needs. Communal organisations using the Saber St facilities 22

JewishCare’s unique value and offering

JewishCare offers services to a wide cross section We support by: of the community: • giving information, advice and referrals based on • the aged assessment and planning • people with a disability • providing practical support and assistance • families and children • helping people aquire skills to deal with • those with mental health issues challenges they face • developing and building social connections

• raising community awareness on social issues Enabling independence at home Support through challenging times Improving health and wellbeing Working together for a great life

JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 9 brunen family cindy & sabrina bRUNEN FAMILY MENTORING PROGRAM As soon as Max Brunen heard Sally-Anne’s which we would struggle to afford and organise the In South Africa Cindy volunteered at The Chevra Scottish brogue, which reminded him of his transport to attend. Elina came to the rescue and now helping an older woman to remain independent. mother’s voice, he knew she was the one for him. Olivia looks forward to attending these classes This experience had a profound impact on both One year after they first met, Max took her to the each week.” women and she appreciated the great benefits of exclusive ‘41’ restaurant above Chifley Square, The family has a number of important projects for the performing such a mitzvah. When she came to went down on one knee and proposed. One week coming year. Jack and Max are attending cheder at Australia in 2013 to advance her IT career and seek later Max was in Glasgow to ask Sally–Anne’s Parramatta Shule in anticipation of learning Jack’s parsha new horizons, she wanted to continue to make a parents for her hand in marriage. They agreed and for his upcoming Barmitzvah. Another major project will difference within her adopted community. Sally-Anne and Max were married on 2 June 2001. be reorganising the family room which is intended to A friend told her about JewishCare’s Big Brothers Big A motor accident while he was 5 months old left Max with assist the children with their homework plus acting as a Sisters (BBBS) program and after an initial interview, some neurological deficits, vision problems and restricted movie room. she attended a training session. After speaking with employment prospects. He attended Cranbrook school The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the JewishCare’s Manager of Youth Services, Mimi Zilka, it in Bellevue Hill and has proudly maintained his role as potential to significantly improve the lives of people with was agreed that the Young Adult Mentoring program breadwinner for the family with a series of jobs, the latest a disability but invariably requires a formidable preparation which is for older people than BBBS would actually be of which is a 3 day cleaning job. and application process. Elina has devoted many hours ideal for Cindy. Max and Sally-Anne now have 3 children Jack (12), Olivia to assisting the family through this process and now their Sabrina was having a difficult time at work, feeling (7) and Alex (4) and since 2009 have lived in Seven Hills, NDIS plans have all been approved. The Brunen family bullied by other staff and generally feeling unsupported. which has meant that the family is isolated from both the will now look to benefit from this scheme with secure and This situation was diminishing her confidence and Jewish community and Sally- Anne’s brother who lives in ongoing government funding. self-esteem. She found it hard to trust people. She the beach. But as well as these fun activities, they have Balmain. This isolation has been exacerbated by the fact JewishCare is the only approved provider in our wasn’t going out much and was feeling socially isolated. accomplished a lot, and both have already noticed that neither parent has a driver’s licence. community and continues to work with families like Sabrina admitted “I was at the crossroads, I felt that I had a marked improvement in a number of ways. Cindy All 3 children have very different personalities but each the Brunens to help them to achieve their goals. two choices: A, feel sorry for myself or B, do something said “I now know that Sabrina is a very goal orientated has a developmental and cognitive delay which manifests to help myself. I took option B. I rang JewishCare, they person so we spend time setting and monitoring goals itself in various ways and provides an ongoing series of were so helpful, and offered me a range of supports. and strategising how she can accomplish more. She is challenges for the family. JewishCare has been working The one which I decided to choose was the Young continuing to gain confidence and likes to try new things with the family since 2014 when Max approached the Adults Mentoring program”. and always wants to better herself.” organisation to see if we could provide case management At the time Sabrina felt she would benefit from someone Sabrina is really happy she became involved in the for Jack. As time progressed JewishCare become more she could confide in, talk to and seek support and program and has met Cindy. “Cindy is a great listener involved with each member of the family. Community guidance from. She also wanted someone who could and we have a lot in common. She is very structured and Living Co-coordinator Elina Krantsfeld said “We have support her to work toward setting goals. But she organised and has helped me to build up my confidence set about engaging all available organisations and appreciated that finding the right person was going to be bit by bit. She believes in me and brings out the best professionals who are able to assist. We now act as the the key. focal point for all of the family’s providers.” in me. The experience has also taught me how to trust Mentoring programs have been found to have the again. I feel happier and more engaged now in life. I really JewishCare helped all 3 children to apply for and receive potential to make a big difference to the lives of both encourage anyone who is going through a tough time to Flexible Respite from the Department of Ageing Disability the mentor and the mentee. Much of the success of contact JewishCare and see if the program is right for and Home Care (ADHC) as well as arranging for the this program is associated with knowing who will ‘click them. I can say it certainly has been right for me. We are children plus Sally-Anne to receive Flexible Funding which with whom’ and having the appropriate follow up and very lucky as a community to have an organisation like JewishCare administers on behalf of the supervision systems in place. “It’s so important that we JewishCare”. Chai Foundation. match the right mentor with the young person. We take Cindy said. “I can see such a difference in Sabrina and “This funding has made an immense difference to into account not only personality, but each persons I have learned a lot as well. It has taught her that the family. We are now able to structure and case values, hobbies and interests” said Mimi Zilka, everyone goes through the difficult times and situations, manage assistance based on each member’s unique Program manager. and there is always a positive way to deal with it. I feel needs. This has included working with a psychologist, From the first time they were introduced, they just ‘clicked’. like I am making a difference and knowing I can be there a speech therapist, helping with homework, attending Cindy has been Sabrina’s mentor for five months and for someone else gives me meaning and purpose”. Jewish community events, providing opportunities for they see each other once a fortnight. Over this time, companionship as well as arranging organisational In acknowledgement of the great times they have shared they have been on some great outings together. Aside support and living skills training” said Elina Sabrina presented a CD to Cindy of the photos that she from participating in a wellness walk, they have visited has taken during their outings. Max said “JewishCare’s has changed our lives in so many Madame Tussards Wax Museum, wandered through ways, some appear quite minor even trivial but make market stalls, gone out for lunch, coffee, and walks on such a difference. Olivia wanted to attend dance classes

10 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 JewishCare Annual Report 2015 – 2016 11 livia DONATIONS and BEQUESTS erdos story JewishCare proffers a big thank you to all our donors Gifts in Lieu for their support during the last year. Your contributions Albert Cecil Kirschner Bernard Hannon to change her name. She became Vicki are greatly valued, and helped to support our aged Aronson Mark Klass Jack Forrest (Erdos means forest in Hungarian) and within a community, families in crisis, vulnerable children, Atlas Seymour Klass Rosalie short time was a renowned pop singer and recording and those with mental illness. Baskin Clive Klein Jake artist, regularly appearing on national TV shows like Basserabie Mervyn & Lorraine Lapidus Mark During the past year JewishCare has received a large number Behr Phillip Lavecky George Bandstand. Livia recalls on many occasions having to of donations from members of the community who loyally Berkowitz Sid & Pauline Levin Leigh chaperone her daughter to showbiz events. continue to support our organization for a variety of reasons. Berman David Levin Alan Berman Harold Levin Dian Livia first came to JewishCare in 2008, to have some People celebrating weddings, barmitzvahs, batmitzvahs and Bernstein Rosemary Liebowitz Michael German documents translated, she also needed help to birthdays generously shared their good fortune with donations Blitz Mary Lipman Lennie progress her restitution claim which JewishCare’s staff in lieu of gifts to our organisation. Bloom David Machet Lauren duly assisted her with. “As time progressed I realised Bogan Vic Maister Dennis JewishCare is deeply appreciative of the generous support of Borowsky Shirley Marcuson Riva that I could not do the things I once could and needed Lorand Loblay whose philanthropy has proved direct financial Boskowitz Anna Mendelowitz Graham some assistance. I didn’t want to be a burden on Vicki support to 30 families going through challenging times. Brandenberger Gavin & Claire Meyer Meda so naturally I spoke to JewishCare and they sent a lovely Burg Patricia Meyerowitz Jacqui & Lawrence staff member called Shaila who assisted me for many There are also those who choose to remember their loved ones Caganoff Sol Miller Cayla Livia and her family lived in Budapest when the Cass Emma Moskow Karyn years until she left to have a family.” by making contributions to our cause. Nazis invaded. Livia’s parents were taken from the Castle Sybil & Arnold Munitz Gloria The Jewish New Year and Passover have become a vehicle for Myers Julia Ghetto in 1944 and she never saw them again. JewishCare has provided weekly in home support which Cohen Syd & Barbara has made a huge difference to Livia and her family. giving donations in lieu of gifts, and the number of donors who Conway Brandon Neumann Lindi Livia had recently been married and assumed her Dembo Vivien Nohra Steven Levy & Yvonne Josette Blumberg who is Livia’s case manager said choose this way of giving increase with each passing year. This husband had also perished. Livia was sent to slave works well for everyone, the donor, the recipient, and our clients. Docktors Professor Lawrie & Helen Novis Cedric “Safety is a big issue for older people. They are much Dushansky Sylvia Pacanowski David labour and concentration camps. Showing the courage more prone to falls especially in their own homes and Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program is generously funded Elstein Evan Pien Ariel and resilience that would characterise the rest of her life Livia already had a fall which required a long period of by a major sponsor and other donors. This funding enables our Ende Miriam Pinshaw Carmel Livia used the distraction caused by the approaching Faludi George & Vera Port Stacia & Russell recuperation.” JewishCare sent in their Occupational Mental Health team to run a vibrant and consistent program Americans to escape her German captors. One night Finkelstein Judah & Bernice Rabinowitz Dennis Therapist (OT) who suggested ways to reduce the risk providing companionship and activities for clients and support Fischl Marnie Resnick Lily she and a group of girls ran into the forest. Although of an accident happening at home. “I am very thankful for their families. Foreman Ross Reso Rodney they had no idea where they were heading and had no for all the help from JewishCare especially making the Frank Lisa Richmond Marion real plan they continued to flee. After a series of close We are also most appreciative for contributions to JewishCare Fried Bradley Rimer Issy place safer for mum. I can rest much easier knowing shaves which could have seen them shot on sight by the Foundation Trust. In the last financial year nearly $1.3 million was Gamerov Hymie Saidman Alan JewishCare is actively helping us.” said Vicki Gold Jacob & Olivia Selwyn Vivienne & Michael retreating Germans Livia ended up in Czechoslovakia given by the Trust to JewishCare towards our programs and services. Gold Harold Serda Steven from where they were liberated. After various medical Livia is now 95 years old and although she walks with Goldberg Zelda & Ben Sesel Jacqui checks, which included getting rid of an infestation of a walker and can’t currently get up and down stairs A bequest remains the ultimate gift you can make to our Goldberg Maurice & Nancy Shapiro Jack fleas, she ended up returning to Budapest. Remarkably, which obviously restricts her a lot, has lost none of organization. JewishCare relies on bequests to continue its Goldengein Dia Sher Gidon Tal 3 weeks later her husband returned. The traumatic her resilience and inner strength. With the help of Goodman Leon & Cynthia Shmukler Benjamin services to the community, for now and into the future. Setting Gordon Moi Shur Jenny events of the War continued with the Hungarian JewishCare it is hoped that she will be able to remain aside a portion of a person’s assets for JewishCare also ensures Gottlieb Helen & Harold Singer David revolution of 1956 and Livia decided the family had to healthy and independent for many more years to come. that the memory of that person’s good deed lives on and on. Greenberg Eleanor Slavin Laya move. Grevler Zena Slavin Shloime JewishCare receives bequests in recognition of the wide Haifer Dr Morrie Smith Beryl One year later the couple now with their 10 year old spectrum of services we offer and the high standards for Halle Penny Sofer Dorothy & Robert daughter Agnes, arrive in Australia. They moved homes which we always strive. Such gestures give recognition and Hoffman Mark Stark Gina many times including moving to Blair Street Bondi where acknowledgement of the valuable work of our organisation Holland Ivan Stein Edgar Hyman Dawn Stein Arnie they lived for many years. Eventually she bought a unit in the community. Jacobson Ella Stein Archie on the 3rd floor in Rosco Street Bondi which she loves Bequests are also generously made by clients of JewishCare Jowell Sue Steinfeld Sybil and still lives in today. who have received assistance from a number of programs over Judelman Harold Sussman Edna Kahan Brenda Symon Leon Sadly Livia and her husband divorced in 1962 and so many years. Kahn Brendan Taibel Harry & Jaffa she had to bring up her daughter as a single parent We are extremely grateful to all of those who have included Kahn Jeannette & Peter Taub Eyton & Timna Kaicer Justine & Jerome Tavill Dennis which at the time was very challenging. She provided JewishCare in their wills, and gratefully acknowledge those who a stable and loving home, funded by working in the Kalowski Chris Teperson Sophie have contributed to our organization in such a valuable way. Kaplan Brenda Tworetzky Jack Accountants Department of a firm called Morganite If you want to find out more about making a donation or a bequest Karney Julien Winnikow Sylvia in Alexandria. She remained in this job for 24 years Karp Barry Yesner Malcolm & Jodie even though she had to catch 3 buses each way every to JewishCare please call Maureen Mendelowitz on 9302 8003. Katz Mervyn Ziman Alec & Rozanne working day. While still in her early teens her daughter, Kay David Zyons Charlotte Maureen Mendelowitz Kessler Rhett followed the advice of show business legend Jimmy Donations And Bequests Manager

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