Annual Report 2015-2016

Volunteers making life a TAD easier for People with Disabilities

ANNUAL REPORT

2015- 2016

PO BOX 540 MODBURY SA 5092 Phone: (08) 8261 2922 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tadsa.org.au

Statewide Local Call: 1300 663 243

TADSA Annual Report 2015-2016

hi TADSA’s VISION

To be a leader in developing unique and innovative equipment for people who live with a disability and those who support them in South Australia.

TADSA’s MISSION

To improve the lives of people who live with a disability, the frail, the aged and those who support them through the development of unique and innovative equipment, using the skills of volunteers and staff.

Accredited at Certificate Level of the Australian Service Excellence Standards

Recipient of Para Quad Association President’s Community Award, 2012

FRONT COVER PHOTO FREEDOM WHEELS CLIENT – IMOGEN M. WITH BIKE DONATED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST PETERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

TADSA'S VISION & MISSION STATEMENT ...... 2

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND NOMINATED POSITIONS FOR 2015/2016 AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS ...... 4

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT ...... 5

MANAGER’S REPORT ...... 6

FREEDOM WHEELS REPORT (FREEDOM WHEELS ACTIVITY CHART) ...... 7 - 8

ALLOCATED PROJECTS ...... 8 - 9

TADSA ACTIVITY ...... 10

TOTAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY ...... 10

TADSA ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2 YEAR COMPARISON (CHART) ...... 10

A SELECTION OF TADSA PROJECTS ...... 11 - 12

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER'S REPORT ...... 13 - 14

PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITY ...... 14 - 15

SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 15 - 16

THANK YOU TO DONORS ...... 16

BALANCE SHEET & INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT ...... 17

STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ...... 17

TADSA Annual Report 2015-2016

ANNUAL REPORT 1st July 2015 – 30th June 2016

Management Committee and Nominated Positions for 2015/2016

Executive Officers: General Committee Members: Chairperson - Tony Scully Joe Tieste Treasurer - Vacant Stuart Crisp Secretary - Vacant David Whiting Rod Hannon John Harmer Staff Positions (part-time): Manager Nick Carusi (3 days per week) Public Relations Officer Ian Beaton (3 days per week)

Volunteer Office Positions: Project Co-ordinator Ralph Drage Assistant Project Co-ordinator Des Rosenberg Project Follow-Up Officer Ken Lawson OHSW&E Safety Advisor Vacant Freedom Wheels Co-ordinator Tony Scully Freedom Wheels Administrator Peter Rohde Administration Officer Maxine Brooks Finance Officer Ruwantha De Silva Office Assistant Annette Dumpe Patron: Libby Kosmala OAM Paralympian

Trustees: Richard Jackson, Tony Scully Hon. Auditor: Kevin Osborn CPA

TADSA LIFE MEMBERS HONORARY MEMBERS 10+ YEARS Pamela Hill Michael Wooley (Dec’d) Bob Martin Trevor Fechner Terence Cody Ray Thiele Andrew Downing 5+ YEARS Bruce Steer Bill Black Joe Tieste 20+ YEARS Desmond Chabrel Ken Lawson Ray Thiele Barton Day Richard Jackson Ken Lawson Randal Dunn Joe Nimbs Richard Jackson Ronald Feast Stan Miller Julie Peak (formerly Sullivan) Gary Gosden Andrew Daly Bruce Steer D. Terry Hall John Williamson Bill Shapley Rod Hannon Ian Kirk Jim Were Peter Harris Michael Green Joe Tieste Rod Hollitt Henry Prowe Bill Ashman Allan Jeffs Bill Richards Ray Jolley Malcolm Kirkham Julie Peak (formerly Sullivan) Merlin Krueger Jim Were 15+ YEARS Wolfe Rohde Terry Hall Steve Miller Wally Wynne Steve Miller Joe Nimbs Annette Dumpe Michael Green John Williamson Tony Scully

Remembering our Past Life Members –

The Late Alan Short, Frank Matthews, Bill Wurst, George Moore, John Chivers, Roger Davis & Doug Gibson

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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

May I present the Chairperson’s report for 2015/16:

What an eventful year it has been for TADSA during 2015/16. Change seems inevitable. The Management Committee worked diligently during the year to understand the changes in the funding models of the State and Federal Governments. The challenge to the organisation was to understand how it would manage change, address risk and how to secure the financial stability of TADSA into the future.

At the start of the financial year the issues TADSA would need to address appeared daunting, especially in regards to the potential impact of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Through the strategic planning process and with the engagement of our volunteers (members), it was identified the current constitution required revision to bring in a more contemporary document with a Board governance structure in place.

The recruitment of experienced Board members with the necessary skills to guide the organisation, and the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy was seen as pivotal to the future sustainability of the organisation, particularly in relation to the continuation of the provision of our innovative services to our clients for the next 40 years.

Our members were also consulted and they well received the proposal to change the name of the organisation from “Technical Aid to the Disabled SA Inc.” to “Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc.”, which is more in line with what we actually do, whilst still retaining the same acronym; “TADSA”.

Operationally the number of projects completed was similar to the previous year with the engagement of a number of new skilled volunteers to assist our clients. Freedom Wheels has been very steady this year, our thanks to our volunteers Peter and Des for all their efforts with Freedom Wheels, including innovations in the steering and out riggers that have taken place enabling us to offer a better product to our clients.

Last but not least thank you to the members of the Management Committee, staff and volunteers for their time and effort over the past year.

Tony Scully (Chairperson)

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MANAGER’S REPORT

“I needed to write this in an email, could you please pass it on to the volunteer who looked after John. ‘He was fantastic! Such a great guy, a really nice person and he helped me by fitting a bigger drink bottle for the back of my wheelchair. Now I never run out of water, and this is very important because if I became dehydrated it would cause me huge problems. Thank you so much. I think it’s a great organisation’ John

The above is one the many accolades TADSA received during the year. The passion and skills that our volunteers have, has had a significant impact on improving the quality of the lives of people with disabilities and the aged.

TADSA continues to engage and provide equipment to National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS) participants (mainly through our Freedom Wheels program to enable children with disabilities to ride a modified bike that has been prepared by our Freedom Wheels volunteers.). TADSA staff and volunteers have put in an enormous effort to engage and understand the administrative processes of the NDIS. This is part of the framework of engaging with the NDIS on building strong and enduring relationships so that TADSA can embrace with confidence the changing funding environment into the NDIS future.

The TADSA’s Management Committee and staff worked diligently through the year to amend the current TADSA Constitution to bring in a more contemporary document with a Board structure in place in the new financial year. A recruitment process has also been undertaken to identify persons with the appropriate skills to nominate as Board members who will to lead TADSA with the governance, policy and networking strategies to ensure the sustainability of the organisation in the long-term.

TADSA has also worked on a Marketing Strategy that will see the development of a new interactive website, the development of sponsorship and funding opportunities and the development of mutual relationships with our clients, Disability and Aged Care Sectors and our volunteer base. This is an evolving and continuing process to put in place strategies, resources and linkages to ensure the sustainability of TADSA into the future in a rapidly changing external environment. The financial results for the year reflect a challenging operating environment for accessing funding through sponsorships and donations.

Finally I would thank our volunteers and staff for their tremendous contribution and commitment over the past year and I look forward to the opportunities and challenges of 2017. Thank you also to our funders, sponsors, donors, stakeholders and other organisations for their tremendous and continuing support.

Nick Carusi TADSA Manager

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FREEDOM WHEELS’ REPORT

This year we have expanded our connections with other charities, schools, manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers. With shared support we now have assistance with the supply of components, bicycles and component parts for our bikes. Support has come from charities such as Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Bikes for Refugees (Adelaide Community Bike Workshop), Glenunga High and Prescott College.

A big thank you also goes out to individuals and businesses that have donated money and goods, or returned unused equipment for us to recycle. We would also like to thank employees of Novita, Disability SA and several private Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, for their continued support during the complexities of the NDIS and mid-year adjustments to their system.

The year has brought a wider range of modifications to better meet the needs of the specific and broader ranges of disabilities. With minor design adjustments we have begun delivering professional, reproducible, retrofitted options to complement the standard TAD outriggers and accessories. The offer of a greater variety of options has made the task for volunteers more challenging and complex. We will continue to refine these options to enable easier attachment by all TAD volunteers.

Thanks to the continuing support from TADSA Volunteers and staff we have been able to bring the valuable rewards of social inclusion to individuals with a disability, their families, friends and carers.

Progress for the year:

Resolutions Initiated - Update of TAD systems and database to assist with the NDIS System function, to meet the records and data collection required for better client/provider communications. In Need of support: - Vehicle for delivery, product services (Portable workshop) and promotions. - Easy access storage space with basic workshop - Getting items delivered (completely set-up) to regional/country clients as required by Clinical Assessment. - We would like to engage the skills of more TAD volunteers who are well skilled in bicycle repairs, assembly, components, welding and modifications. - Supply and assistance with full renovation of old fashioned U-Frame/Step- through/Family style bicycles, to take Freedom Wheels supports. Testing and trialling - 12" Outriggers - Rear Steering retro-fit (Rod Style Push-Pull) - Rear Steering retro-fit (Cable action) - Tricycle options for clients - Quick change options for a small Clinic Evaluation set of bicycles and tricycles, including quick change free/fixed wheel and pedal/support options.

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- Transportable office for Clinic Assessment Quotes, including Laptop, wireless email capability and printing. Peter Rohde & Tony Scully Freedom Wheels

Freedom Wheels Activity Summary 2014/2015 2015/2016 Number of clinics 12 7 Number of bikes supplied 33 36 Number of children assessed 72 56

ALLOCATED PROJECTS – 2015/2016

PROJECTS COMPLETED PROJECTS COMPLETED (Cont.) Client Request Hours Client Request Hours 12" outriggers - 1 set 7 Modify Wheel Chair Guard. 12 2 step platform 20 Mouthstick for Smart phone & Ipad 4 Adapt Call Button Plug to Call System socket 1 Padded bed frame 32 Adapt Canopy Rod ends to Scooter 5 Parallel bars for infant 9 Aid for putting on socks & shoes 20 Parallel bars for infant 20 Assistive devise - wheelchair to bed 41 Parallel Bars to aid Mobility 30 Backrest on toilet 16 Petrol Pump lever 10 Bath Cover 3 Play Station controls 14 Bathroom/Toilet Stool 11 Pool cue rest 3 Battery carrier for wheelchair 5 Preserving bottle lifting aid & Tongs for food prep 4 Bed Board 2 Program and Instal Care Alert 4 Broken Shower chair arm rest 6 Provide an audio output for HRM and Cadence 52 Button switch not working 2 Raise Height of Recliner 10 Call Bell switch 3 Raise Height of Walkers Handles 4 Call Bell Switch 1 Raise height of washing machine 15 Call bell system 33 Raise Recliner 150mm Calliper repair 2 Raise seat height of walker 8 Carry tray for coffee cups / plates 20 Raised garden bed 7 Castor Cart 16 Rectify fault in 8 toy dragons 35 Castor Cart - Padded & Upholstered 64 Rectify fault with Junior Pilot 1 Chain Guard for Exercise Bike and Shopping Bag Holder Mods 12 Reduce length of pusher handles 3 Cheque book template 2 Refurbish Standing frame 11 Clothesline 2 Reinstate audible tone on bed controller 20 Computer Screen mounting 20 Relocate Alarm Button 4 Computer table extension 3 Remote control holder 45 Door intercom batteries not charging 4 Remote door bell not working 9 Drawer Key Board Support 4 Remount for Tablet with Eye Gaze 11 Drink holder bracket for wheelchair 5 Repair drinking aid 1 Drink Holder for Wheel Chair 5 Repair Hair Washing Bowl 2 Drinking aid for wheelchair & bed 30 Repair Oxy measuring device - Pulsox 2 2 Drinking aid for wheelchair & bed 9 Repair smoking aid 2 8

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ALLOCATED PROJECTS (CONTINUED) – 2015/2016 Drinking aid repair 3 Repair VASS 2 Enhance safety of Walker 2 Repair VASS unit 4 Exercise bike Plinth 16 Repair wheelchair 8 Fabric skirt on wheelchair 3 Replace Shower Chair Casters 4 Faulty W/C Battery Charger 1 Re-program Blue Phone 2 Fit car valve to ROHO cushion 2 Reprogram Care Alert 2 Foot Guard repair 17 Reprogram Junior Pilot 3 Foot supports for exercise machine 2 Roller Chair gearbox very noisy 2 Freestanding Steps with handrails 17 Seat belt on castor cart 1 Gutter fore arm Supports to 4 WW 8 Sensory room items 4 Gutter Supports to Walker 9 Set up Blue Phone 2 Gutter walker - 1 hand brake, lift arm rest & add back rest 18 Set up Care Alert 1 Hammock Hanger 7 Sewing machine lever (aid) 3 Hand crank exercise machine modifications 10 Shoe fitting aid 4 Hand Mobility Aid 17 Shopping basket holder for Gopher 2 Higher wheelchair handles 8 Shorten cable on 4 Spec switches 3 Hockey guard for whelchair 34 Shorten crutches 1 I Pad Stands (9) 32 Shorten walking stick 2 Improve Access to Ipad and Phone Chargers 6 Spa Access Steps 24 Instal and Program Care Alert and Key Safe 3 Step for vehicle & wheelchair restraints 22 Install Blue Phone 6 Stool for shooting 10 Install Blue phone 2 Stop walker sliding 4 Install Care Alert & Key Safe 45 Therapy Aid - wooden boat 12 Key Holder & Toilet Button aid 6 Therapy Aids - Toy Train 10 Key Safe 2 Toilet flush button extension 13 Lawn bowling aid 4 Treadmill hand rails 48 Magnifying glass holder 3 TV Remote Control 31 Manual Wheel Chair Repair 3 Walker Brakes 1 Mobile phone holder on wheelchair 10 Walker repair 2 Mobilise electric beds 4 Wall mounted extended Flexible arm to Hold a Door Intercom 10 Modify and adapt Walking frame to suit 14 Wheelchair brakes for carer 10 Modify Bed Pole 12 Wheelchair Drink holder 6 Modify drink holder 3 Wheelchair leg lifter 45 Modify Elbow Crutch 14 Wheelchair Tray with Drink Holder 6 Modify pivot spoon 1 Wider seat on walker - from 350 to approx 410 3 Modify seed packing device 4 Window guard in van for wheelchair 2 Modify Tricycle 20 Wooden toys for assembly - shed, hat stand & primemover 22 Modify Walker Wheels 3 PROJECTS COMPLETED TOTAL HOURS 1460

ASSESSMENTS ONLY – did not eventuate as a Project REWORKED PROJECTS Client Request Hours Client Request Hours Access to cot 3 CD Player damaged 3 Electric w/c Controls -Upgrade. 4 Fabric skirt on wheelchair - rework 4 Filing Cabinet Drawer Opener 3 Larger wheel for walker 2 Foam insert or seat for chair 2 Modify toilet backrest 2 Foot holders for Treadle machine 3 Phone batteries not lasting 1 Hand Operation Aids 2 Repair ball shute 2 Hotplate template 1 Repair Smoking Aid 1 Light weight Ramp - 4" 1 REWORK TOTAL HOURS 15 Long handle garden shears 1 Modify Electric Bed Base 9 Modify wheelchair backrest 2 Raise Height of Couch 2 Rearrange X-BOX controls 3 Recode Key Safe 1 Replace Cordless phone system 3 Scooter Canopy 2 Sensory Garden Instuments 10 Toilet Seat Raiser 4 Wheelchair Lifter - 20cm to access X-ray machine 5 Wire screen door opener 1 ASSESSMENTS TOTAL HOURS 62 9

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TADSA ACTIVITY

There were 20 project assessments and 137 completed TADSA projects. Our information referral statistics remain an important service where TADSA was able to supply information or reference for clients seeking assistance.

Two volunteers were recruited during the year.

The Freedom Wheels’ program continues to grow with 36 bikes supplied for the year. This program involves attending workshops or clinics, individual prescriptions, ordering, modifying each bike and finally delivering the bike to happy children and their families. Sincere thanks to the very dedicated team of Tony Scully (Freedom Wheels Co-ordinator), Peter Rohde (Freedom Wheels Administrator), Des Chabrel and Wally Wynne.

Total Activity Summary Total Activity 2014/2015 Total Activity 2015/2016 TADSA Assessments 66 TADSA Assessments 20 TADSA Projects 131 TADSA Projects 137 Rework 10 Rework 7 207 164 Info Delivery 235 Info Delivery 201 Referrals 14 Referrals 42 Misc. 44 Misc. 67 Freedom Wheels 96 Freedom Wheels 72 596 546

TOTAL ACTIVITY 2014/2015 = 596 TOTAL ACTIVITY 2015/2016 = 546

TADSA Activity Summary 2 Year Comparison

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A SELECTION OF TADSA PROJECTS

Castor Cart Over the years TADSA has been asked to build a number of Castor Carts. What's a Castor Cart? It's the first step toward a wheelchair. Lower and smaller than a wheelchair it is easy for small children to get in and out of by themselves, giving them mobility they would not otherwise have. The Carts can also be pushed from behind by parents. TADSA volunteer Dennis McGovern built a Cart for Novita Children’s Services’ short term loan program. Parents can borrow the Cart and if their child likes it, one can be made for them. Dennis is pictured delivering the Cart to Novita's Amy Martin.

Metered Drinking Aid What would you do if you couldn't swallow properly and you needed a way to drink? You'd get TADSA to make a drinking aid. Our client could not swallow as normal and so an aid was needed to enable moisture to be given in small doses. TADSA Volunteer Tom Brauer built the device (pictured) which is activated by a Jelly Bean switch and is gravity fed. It can deliver an amount ranging from a teaspoon to a table spoon and can be reactivated by the client every five seconds or more, so as to prevent ‘flooding’.

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Parallel Bars What do parents do when their child, who has a disability, needs to use parallel bars as part of their therapy and there are only adult sized bars on the market? They get TADSA to design and build some smaller, child sized bars. An Occupational Therapist from Novita Children’s Services contacted TADSA asking if we could do just that. Not only did the bars need to be smaller but they also had to be able to fold up against a wall to save space. What started out as one project for volunteer Eric Siggurs ended up being three projects for three different clients. Pictured are Stefania using her bars and the bars in folded mode.

Freedom Wheels R&D Sometimes the prefabricated accessories we have available to modify bikes in our Freedom Wheels modified bike program aren’t adequate to enable some children to ride. The outriggers wheels we have available are only suitable for 16”, 20” and 24” bikes. A couple of our Freedom Wheels team, Des Chabrel and Peter Rohde decided to take on the challenge of modifying smaller bikes. We now have outriggers available for 12” bikes. Another challenge for some children is that they are unable to pedal or steer a bike, so again our Freedom Wheels team developed a rear steering device enabling parents/carers to push and steer a bike from behind.

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Public Relations’ Officer’s Report

We instinctively know (and sometimes we’re told) that the devices made by TADSA volunteers change people’s lives. In April I was interviewed on ABC Radio's Ashley Walsh program. During the interview a TADSA client rang to talk about a device TADSA built for him 20 years ago. The client, John B., has a degenerative vision impairment which will ultimately cause blindness. In 1995 John decided to train for a career in remedial massage - work which is not sight dependent, so he could continue it as he lost his sight. He contacted TADSA to ask if we could design and build a postural alignment system that would enable him to check hip and shoulder regularity on both sides of a client’s body. The requirement was to set pointers at the hips and shoulders and be able to check the height of each side of the body from floor level.

A tactile system was designed to detect height from the floor in five millimetre increments. This enabled John to detect if there was any misalignment of his client’s body to an accuracy of plus or minus two millimetres- without visually reading the scales. John still uses the system today and has used it every day of his working life for over 20 years. It’s probably fair to say that without this device John wouldn’t have been able to pursue his career in remedial massage. John is pictured left with the device in 1995 and at right in 2016.

This year we began work on a new website, which will be completed in the second part of the new financial year. The new site will have an emphasis on the three areas TADSA needs to continue its service – funding (donations, sponsorship and government), volunteers (recruitment and a volunteers’ only area) and client promotion (with specific sections for children, adults and the aged), as well as Freedom Wheels and the NDIS. We appreciate the assistance of the website developer Kidis Creative. The donation of $5,000 by the Rotary Club of Campbelltown toward the new website is also very much appreciated.

The proposed change of our name from Technical Aid to the Disabled SA Inc. to Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc. will not only assist us with the marketing of TADSA but also give us a more contemporaneous name. The adding of Ageing to our name reflects the 30% of projects TADSA undertakes for older South Australians, and this figure will only increase as our population ages. The change from Disabled to Disability reflects the decreasing use of the word disabled in the community. We will still have the acronym of TADSA if the change is approved by the membership. As the number of projects TADSA completes for older South Australians does increase and become more critical to the continuation of the TADSA service, it is vital that we promote ourselves to both individuals and aged care facilities. To that end we have started making connections within the aged care sector providing presentations and printed material about the TADSA service. This will ramp up in the New Year.

As part of our community engagement this year we approached those Members of Parliament who have electoral offices (i.e. outside of Parliament House) to ask if they would help promote TADSA by displaying our brochures. Twenty seven electoral offices now have brochures available for constituents. 13

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Our connection to local universities also increased this year. Apart from the regular presentation about TADSA services given to Occupational Therapy students at UniSA, we have developed a relationship with Flinders University. Presentations to two groups of Disability & Community Inclusion students were given, as was a presentation to 25 people from Timor-Leste who were in Adelaide on a short course funded by the Australia Awards Fellowships under the auspices of Flinders’ Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Another presentation was given to the staff of Flinders Therapy House which is a purpose-designed facility for children living with autism and their families, who have direct access to one of South Australia’s few evidence-based early intervention programs developed by world leading researchers at Flinders University.

Many thanks to Alison Fort our pro bono graphic designer since 2008 and Amanda Seacombe our award winning photographer who volunteered for a third year.

Ian Beaton Public Relations Officer Public Relations Activity TADSA’s participation in presentations/events 2015/16

Tea Tree Gully Community Services Forum Parkinson’s support group (Paradise) Rotary Club Mawson Lakes Carers Support (male carers group) Cara Management Forum MNDSA (support group) Royal District Nursing Service OT’s Northern Carers (Waterloo Corner group) Advanced Personnel Management Carers Support group (Glandore) Flinders University Timor-Leste Fellows Parkinson’s support group (Brighton) Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association SA Parkinson’s support group (Payneham) Awareness Day Lions Club Athelstone Flinders University Disability & Community North East Volunteer Expo Inclusion students Australian Lace Guild SA Disability Expo Mercedes Benz Club Flinders Therapy House Positive Futures Expo Carers SA Mini Expo Independent Living Centre OTs Flinders University Disability & Community MS support group (Gilles Plains) Inclusion students Rotary Club Edwardstown Adelaide Mini Maker Faire Northern Adelaide Special School Blind Welfare Association Bene Aged Care Brighton Ladies PROBUS St Peters Rotary Club Aged Care Alternatives Lions Club of Edwardstown Tourrific Prospect Street Party City of Port Adelaide Enfield Combined Probus Club of Coromandel Valley Salvation Army Companion Club

Publications and Media 2015/16 Families4Families e-newsletter Department of Communities and Social inclusion Disability Services Information Update (emailed to over 2,000 DCSI staff across SA) Publications: DCSI Disability Services Information Update - a link to the latest TADSA newsletter and a call for more clients, sent to over 2,000 DCSI staff across SA City of Marion’s Home & Community Care newsletter Royal District Nursing Service staff newsletter 14

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Office for the Ageing 2015 Seniors Card Directory PARAQUAD SA PQSA News City of Port Adelaide Enfield Pen2Paper newsletter DCSI Disability Services Information Update 9/2/16 (distributed to over 2,000 DCSI staff across SA) - description of service with link to latest newsletter Council on the Ageing SA Update newsletter Two interviews on 5RPH’s (Radio for the Print Handicapped) Leisure Link program Community Service Announcements 5RPH Coast FM WOW FM Radio Adelaide Two interviews Radio Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital staff newsletter Interview ABC 891 Weekends 24/4/16 Northern Health Network newsletter Motor Neurone Disease SA newsletter MS Society SA & NT newsletter Muscular Dystrophy SA newsletter The Senior newspaper

Special Events Mini Maker Faire TADSA had a display at the 2015 Mini Maker Faire which was held on November 1st 2015 at Tonsley Park (the old Mitsubishi plant). Over 5,000 people attended the event. The Faire showcases people and organisations that make things - usually handmade. At the end of the event, awards were given out. TADSA was awarded the 'Good Stuff Award' (presumably because we do good stuff). TADSA’s longest serving volunteer Ken Lawson (over 30 years of service) accepted the award on TADSA’s behalf.

Federal Minister Visits

The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Christopher Pyne (who is also TADSA’s local Federal member), paid a visit to the TADSA office in May 2016 to present a 'cheque'. TADSA was successful with a grant application in the latest round of Federal Government Volunteer Grants. The grant for $4,200 is a contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs.

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Minister Pyne, who was most impressed with our Freedom Major TADSA Wheels program, is Partners/Sponsors pictured with TADSA Chairman Tony Scully.

Harvey Foundation Everglades Fund

Thank You We receive and rely on many smaller donations and whilst we cannot list them all in this Report, we acknowledge and thank Lions Clubs of everyone who helped support TADSA during the year. All donations Blackwood to TADSA are very much appreciated. Aberfoyle Park & Districts

Acknowledgements of Donations ($50 and over) Australian Lace A Hosking Guild SA Branch C Lock Rotary Club of L & S Kosmala K Maurer Campbelltown J Wilson K Piekarski S Miller Laureate Beta Chapter 3D Riders Theosophical Order B Steer of Service SA D Horne Section Cops for Kids

Kiwanis Club of Modbury

Major Sponsors/ Donors/ Grants (over $500) Lions Club of Blackwood Everglades Fund Rotary Club of St Peters Lions Club of Edwardstown Church of Christ – Colonel Light Gardens Community Business Bureau CMV Foundation Kiwanis Club of Modbury HomeStart Self Storage Australia Holdfast Lodge J Arbon Amanda Seacombe Photography The Royal Society for the Blind Inc.

We are also very grateful to The Royal Society for the Blind Inc. for our office accommodation provided at very reasonable cost and for the great support in helping to accommodate our needs. Our sincere thanks.

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Income and Expenditure & Balance Sheet Statement Technical Aid to the Disabled (SA) Inc. ABN 90 797 478 904

TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED(SA) INC. TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED(SA) INC. ABN 90 797 478 904 ABN 90 797 478 904 FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2016 FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2016

INCOME & EXPENDITURE BALANCE SHEET

2016 2015 2016 2015 ACCUMULATED FUNDS Donations 7,214 39,901 Balance Brought Forward 200,720 175,858 Bequests/Fundraising 673 2,000 Adjustment -39 0 Newsletter 1,500 0 Current Year Surplus (Deficit) -8,671 24,862 Public Relations 180 0 192,010 200,720 Raffle 710 0 Represented by: Equipment Loan 600 944 ASSETS Freedom Wheels 31,753 29,832 Cash at NAB Bank 6,396 63,893 Grant Income Recurrent 73,696 70,495 Cash at Beyond Bank 8,363 0 Grant Income Other 6,760 11,820 Cash at Beyond Bank 30,309 0 Interest Received 5,686 5,899 Term Deposit Beyond Bank 123,637 20,000 Projects 12,676 20,090 Term Deposit Beyond Bank 20,583 20,000 Subscriptions 191 329 Term Deposit Beyond Bank 25,531 120,000 Conference re-imbursement 704 608 Sundry Debtors less Provision 7,832 7,643 Sundry Income 865 1,470 Prepaid Expenses 178 0 TOTAL INCOME 143,208 183,388 Inventory on Hand 2,482 4,377 TOTAL ASSETS 225,311 235,913

LIABILITIES Entertainment Book Costs 520 0 Sundry Creditors 3,672 5,410 T-Shirts Brochures Banners 562 1,826 Accrued Grant Income 17,955 19,977 Provision for Bad Debts 500 1,800 Advance Payments/ Receipts 0 Cleaning 1,705 1,764 GST Liabilities -327 -1,421 Conference Expenses 358 607 Payroll Liabilities 12,001 11,227 Insurance 6,605 2,548 33,301 35,193 Internet Service 327 545 Miscellaneous 10 2,397 NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 0 0 Business Plan 3,005 10,095 Office Equipment 319 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES 33,301 35,193 Office Expenses 1,754 1,469 Photocopier 367 455 NET ASSETS 192,010 200,720 Postage 929 719 Printing and Stationery 1,174 1,146 AUDIT REPORT Freedom Wheels Expenses 17,695 23,791 Comments Projects 5,828 11,650 I have not been made aware of any outstanding amounts which would have a Public Relations 1,229 441 material effect on the reported results. Rent 3,800 3,800 Inventory is valued at cost. A stocktake was taken 30/6/2016, and was not subject Salaries and Oncosts 89,413 85,677 to audit Security 548 526 Staff Training 40 0 Audit Opinnion Telephone 3,711 3,805 I have audited the accounts of Technical Aid to the Disabled (SA) Inc as at Travel Expenses 3,900 3,465 30th June 2016 and find that subject to the above comments, they show the Website Redevelopment 197 0 true financial position of the Organisation. Marketing Plan 7,200 0 Membership Fees 183 0 Kevin Osborn CPA (Auditor) TOTAL EXPENSES 151,879 158,526

NET SURPLUS FOR YEAR -8,671 24,862

TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED (SA) INCORPORATED STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Management Committee of Technical Aid to the Disabled (SA) Incorporated (TADSA) has determined that the Organisation is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose report is prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 and the requirements of the constitution of TADSA and its members.

In the opinion of the Management Committee, the financial report: 1. (a) Presents fairly the financial position of TADSA for the year ended 30th June 2016. (b) At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that TADSA will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. 2. Since the end of the previous financial year no officer of TADSA, no firm of which an officer is a member, and no body corporate in which an officer has a substantial financial interest, has received or become entitled to receive any benefit as a result of a contract between the officer, firm or body corporate and TADSA.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Management Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

Chairperson Committee Member Dated at Adelaide this 25th day of October 2016

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Technical Aid to the Disabled (SA) Inc.

PO Box 540 MODBURY SA 5092

Phone: (08) 8261 2922 Email: admin @ tadsa.org.au Website: www.tadsa.org.au

Statewide Local Call: 1300 663 243