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Annual Report

2015-16 1990 – 2015 Partners

Contents

Our Mission 3 Research and Evaluation 17 About Reclink 3 AAA Play 18 Why We Exist 4 Art Programs What We Do 5 – Reclink Transformers Choir 20 Participation, Partnerships and Pathways 6 Events, Fundraising and Volunteers 21 Community Partners 7 Our Activities 28 Reflections from the Founder 8 Our Members 30 Transformational Links, Training Gratitude 32 and Education 9 Our National Footprint 34 Corporate Governance 9 Reclink Australia Staff 35 State Reports 10 Contact Us 35

Notice of 2016 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for Members 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual of Reclink Australia will be held at General Meeting held on 18 November, 2015. Reclink, South Melbourne at 9.30am 2. To receive the Report and Financial Statements on Wednesday 23 November, 2016. for the year that ended 30 June, 2016. 3. General business.

2 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Our Mission Respond. Rebuild. Reconnect. We seek to give all participants the power of purpose. About Reclink Australia Reclink Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage or facing significant barriers to participation, through providing new and unique sports and arts opportunities and specialist recreation programs.

We target some of the community’s most vulnerable and with a membership of more than 200 community, government isolated people; at risk youth, those experiencing mental illness, and private organisations. people with a disability, the homeless, people tackling alcohol Our member agencies are committed to encouraging our target and other drug issues and social and economic hardship. population group, under-represented in mainstream sport and recreational programs, to take that step towards improved As part of our unique hub and spoke network model, health and self-esteem, and use Reclink Australia’s activities as Reclink Australia has facilitated cooperative partnerships a means of engagement for hard to reach population groups.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 3 Why We Exist From the streets of St Kilda Building resilience and a sense of and Kings Cross, to the community, Reclink Australia believes that sport and the arts are the perfect public housing estates of vehicles to improve the lives of those Adelaide and Canberra and experiencing complex disadvantage the remote communities and social exclusion. of the Northern Territory, We believe that everyone has the Reclink Australia champions right to a positive identity and a social participation in physical network. This can be achieved through and artistic activity for active participation in sport and the disadvantaged Australians. arts. It revives, nurtures and sustains an We believe that sport, individual and improves their mental and physical health. recreation, music and art are powerful tools to For 25 years, we have led a network of member organisations and acted engage and support those as a facilitator in the support of most hard to reach within disadvantaged communities and the community. individuals.

“We believe that everyone has the right to a positive identity and a social network.”

1988 1997 2000 2005 2007 Peter Cullen uses recreation Peter Cullen tours Australia Reclink Australia Super 8s Peter Cullen appointed Reclink Australia partners as street outreach. presenting the Reclink played on the MCG. as Reclink Australia with VicHealth. Australia model. Development Manager. Reclink Australia established 1989 Reclink Australia travels to 2003 Reclink Australia ‘All Stars’ in Brisbane. Kick-to-kick commences Reclink Australia partners NSW – football and the game held at the MCG. Federal Government – seven social games of with the Victorian Reclink Australia Olympics. The first Frank Galbally announces partnership to Australian football (AFL). Government. Reclink Australia PCYC is Cup is played between launch Reclink Australia Reclink Australia employs 1990 established in Hobart. Melbourne’s barristers nationally. first staff member. and solicitors. First Reclink Australia Funding is secured to South Yarra FC is the first 2008 network meeting is held. establish Reclink Australia in South Australia. community football club 2006 Appointment of the first 1991 to accept Reclink Australia The Reclink Raiders are CEO. participants. the first cricket team to Four teams play Australian 1998 IOOF Foundation became Reclink Victoria v Reclink SA Reclink Australia is a finalist compete in a community a major community partner. football (AFL) in an cricket league. organised competition. at Punt Road Oval. for the Premier’s Award for Reclink Australia established VicSafe Crime Prevention Community Participation. Reclink Australia established in Western Australia. 1992 and Community Safety in Alice Springs. 2004 Staff members appointed in Former Victoria Police Award. Brisbane and Alice Springs. Commissioner, Mick Miller, 10 teams compete in the is formed. appointed as first Reclink Victorian Reclink Australia 2009 Football League. Australia Patron. Staff members appointed in Hobart and Canberra.

4 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS What We Do Reclink Australia delivers Security Project in the ACT continues Using our extensive experience and our to deliver improved outcomes for established networks we create cost sport, recreation, arts and residents and a Victorian Government effective participation opportunities to work readiness services funded information and referral service access sport and recreation services, across the country, with ‘AAA Play’ is connecting people with manage customised and structure a disability to sport and recreation programs and coordinate programs to participation at the core of participation opportunities. enable Reclink Australia participants to everything we do. Our programs have expanded to include move into the mainstream community. a range of Work Readiness programs From running, basketball and football, Underpinning all our programs is the across Queensland, Victoria, South to painting, instrument making and principle of respect that recognises and Australia, Tasmania and the Northern choirs we promote and deliver the rewards participation and a willingness Territory to improve the opportunities health, social and economic benefits of to support others above all else. for long-term unemployed people to activity to an otherwise largely inactive re-enter the workforce. More recently Skill development and community event population group. Reclink Australia in partnership days feature strongly in our annual Our national program of structured with the Queensland Government calendar and are used to develop life sports have the ability to bring together have expanded to deliver Skilling skills rather than separate winners people from diverse communities. Queenslanders for Work programs from losers. at several locations in South East The Reclink Australia Football Series is Our ultimate aim is to empower Queensland. a flagship program that engages over participants to sustain an enhanced 650 men and women, while the Reclink As a unique voice in the sports level of health, wellbeing and Tasmanian Youth League continues to participation space, we act as a involvement in the community. engage more than 120 young people national advocate and conduit between By assisting with the development of from geographically disadvantaged disadvantaged communities, sports fundamental social skills, participants communities. Our National Crime and clubs and state sporting associations, are supported and encouraged to Violence Prevention Award winning recreation facilities and programs where transition to mainstream sports and arts High Density Housing Safety and physical activity can be undertaken. programs, education and employment.

2010 2012 2014 2015 2016 Networks established in The Transformers Choir Reclink Australia becomes Rebranded Access for All Reclink Community Cup and Logan. sings with His Holiness the provider of Australia’s first Abilities First Point of Call goes National. Appointment of new staff Dalai Lama. State funded information Service to AAA Play. Expanding Work Readiness members in Adelaide, Australia Day Community and support service, Seven Work Readiness sites program to 49 projects Brisbane and Fremantle. Event of the Year. assisting people with a established across South across QLD, VIC, SA, TAS disability to link with sports East Queensland. and NT. Strategic plan for 2010 to and active recreation. 2015 approved by the Board. 2013 Joint partnership with Reclink wins three Skilling Record membership (588), Australia Post announces Cycling Victoria to establish Queenslanders for Work 2011 networks (22), Reclink Australia as the TryCycling initiative. Tenders. events (10,856) and a National ‘Our Women’s football league Strategic plan 2015 – 2017 commenced in Alice Springs. participation (111,409). Neighbourhood’ community partner. approved by the Board. Transition to Public Reclink Australia wins ACT Company Limited by Health Promotion Award. Guarantee. Reclink Australia wins Friends of Alice launched. Australian Crimes and Prevention of Violence Award.

“Our ultimate aim is to empower participants to sustain an enhanced level of health, wellbeing and involvement in the community.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 5 Participation, Partnerships and Pathways

In 2015-2016 Reclink Our combined efforts are purposeful, acknowledge the support of our many creating pathways which enable respected Ambassadors who tirelessly Australia returned a positive participants to improve their health and support our sport, recreation and arts wellbeing, while engaging with training, programs Australia-wide. We would also financial outcome resulting like to say a special thank you to our work-readiness and employment enthusiastic and resourceful staff, who in a surplus of $275K providers. continue to deliver quality services. from a 135 per cent growth Informing our organisation’s direction Your commitment plays a pivotal role in our overall success. in revenue. is our strategic plan, which outlines our four impact areas: We extend our congratulations to our We are delighted to report that in • Reaching More People; Founder Peter Cullen AM for receiving the 2015 Victorian Service to Sport and partnership with more than 200 member • Measuring Results and Impacts; Active Recreation Award. organisations, Reclink Australia, • Financial Stability; and delivered 52,000 sport, recreation and Also to our skilled and steadfast Board • Improving business capability. arts programs, 62,000 work-readiness of Directors who have provided an exceptional contribution to sound and 3,500 training participation This approach is strongly aligned to sector developments in sport and governance and the achievement of our opportunities to an estimated 6,500 strategic objectives – we thank you for disadvantaged Australians, including recreation, disability, mental health and your support. people with mental illness, drug employment participation; and with all stakeholders to improve social inclusion On behalf of the Board, it is with great addiction, disability, pleasure that we present our annual for disadvantaged Australians. and people in poverty. During the year report for the 2015-2016 financial year. we also delivered 49 work-readiness Reclink Australia is grateful for the projects in Queensland, Victoria, South outstanding support from Federal, State Australia, Tasmania and the Northern and Territory Members of Parliament Territory, as well as three Skilling who continue to support the call for Queenslanders for Work Projects across reinstatement of Commonwealth funding South East Queensland. for the Reclink National Program. To our local, State, Territory and David O’Halloran Our model of service delivery continues Commonwealth Government funders, Chairman to innovate and is well-known by its community partners, donors, sponsors positive outcomes for participants. and the many communities across It is through collaborative partnerships Australia with whom we are privileged with local community organisations to work closely with, your input and your and key stakeholders that unique, efforts are greatly appreciated. cost effective solutions and improved Reclink Australia’s strength is its people. outcomes for people experiencing We extend our sincere gratitude to John Ballis disadvantage are achieved. our hundreds of loyal volunteers and Chief Executive Officer

6 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Community Partners

Collingwood Sorrento Sailing AIFL Football Club Couta Boat Club The Australian Institute of Flexible Reclink Australia wishes to acknowledge Reclink Australia has enjoyed a strong Learning (AIFL) is a nationally registered the considerable contribution that relationship with SSCBC over the vocational education and training (VET) Collingwood FC has provided over past two-years, as part of the Great provider who deliver online and face to face training to the local and distant the years. Collingwood FC has been Penninsula Paddle series. communities. an event partner for a number of years The club had its origins in November and continues to support organisations 1948 when its inaugural race was held Reclink Australia has a key partnership participating in our Victorian football featuring seven diverse craft, some with AIFL to deliver Alcohol and Other competition. quite primitive by today’s standards. Drugs course aimed at Reclink Member From these humble beginnings Sorrento Organisations. Sailing Club was formed and began the AIFL’s goal is to provide a high quality Friends of Alice voyage to its present day strength. The and flexible online learning experience, emphasis has always been on creating which gives students as much control as The Friends of Alice tour continues a friendly family environment and possible over what, when, where and to support Reclink Australia’s work in providing opportunities for juniors and how they learn. Alice Springs and provide a unique youth, a focus that continues today. opportunity for greater cultural awareness and understanding of social challenges. As part of the tour, students undertake a cultural immersion program – reflecting on the experience a student wrote: PBS 106.7FM “Painting with someone like Amelia 3RRR 102.7FM Since 1979, community broadcaster PBS was amazing, it was a great experience 106.7FM has been an integral player in For 40 years Triple R has shaped and for such a knowledgeable person Melbourne’s diverse music community inspired the culture of Melbourne. to teach us and share experiences. – with more than 80 specialist music Since its inception as an educational Hearing about their different skin programs ranging from soul to garage broadcaster in 1976, Triple R has colour references and names for each to country to jazz. PBS is dedicated to become Australia’s most influential other – it’s amazing their respect for nurturing, inspiring and championing station with almost each other.” Melbourne’s diverse music community. 14,000 subscribers and 440,000 listeners per week. Each year the Friends of Alice tour Reclink Australia is blessed to have had is a powerful opportunity to share, the generous support of PBS for the Triple R, along with PBS, have been experience and learn. Melbourne Reclink Community Cup over massive supporters of the Melbourne the course of the event’s 23-year history. Reclink Community Cup since 1997.

“Reclink Australia helps give me structure and I know my team there for me if I am hurting.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 7 Reflections from the Founder Through Participation, Partnerships and Pathways, Reclink Australia’s model is a game changer for disadvantaged, isolated and disconnected communities. As Founder it is gratifying to see that the Reclink model of delivery continues to further mature providing clear and concise outcomes for those most disadvantaged in our community. The true value to the Australian community of creating and delivering sport, recreation and arts participation opportunities to engage the most marginalised in our community should never be underestimated. We do this in partnership with multiple community services providers and in so-doing unlock the potential for each organisation to truly collaborate, rather than compete for the opportunity to have real impact into the lives of those we all support. Most importantly our combined efforts are purposeful, to create pathways for those most disadvantaged to be re-engaged into training, work-readiness programs and employment. For what is a comparative low cost to taxpayers, Reclink Australia has a proven model with prodigious reach and presents a massive opportunity for governments, the community and the corporate sector to be part of a cost-effective solution. Putting it simply, Reclink Australia has demonstrated that we can efficiently deliver a diverse range of sport, recreation and arts programs Australia-wide with positive social impact. This includes addressing community issues such as: reducing isolation, reducing crime and improving social cohesion, reducing substance abuse and promoting recovery, improving mental health and wellbeing, reducing down steam health care costs, and providing meaningful pathways to training and employment. I firmly believe there is no other social welfare program in Australia with the potential reach and impact that Reclink Australia’s model currently has. I am reminded of the breakthrough by Nobel Prize winner John Forbes Nash Jr. whose theory says that players in a team all benefit where each one is making the best decision possible, taking into account the decision of the others in the game. Getting people who are profoundly isolated to be involved and interacting with each other is the game changer of social policy. And being part of a sporting team and using recreation and arts as a vehicle to rebuild trust, rebuild lives and help young people reconnect once more with the community is the most cost-effective solution to governments now and into the future. The premise of the Reclink model is simple; provide individuals with something to do that is positive, something that would act as a circuit breaker of destructive behaviour and something that would reconnect them back into the community.

Peter Cullen AM Reclink Australia Founder

8 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Transformational Links, Training and Education

Reclink Australia believes in This year, Reclink Australia continued the power of opening doors with our Transformational Links program by providing a CHC43215 Certificate IV for people experiencing in AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) disadvantage, establishing training course in partnership with the transformational links that Australian Institute of Flexible Learning, a registered training organisation and can lead to life-long change. part of Upper Murray Community Health Whether it be mentorship, Services. The course is being conducted in Port Melbourne and 15 participants education or employment, will be accredited this year. Reclink continues to grow In conjunction with Sports Medicine the range of available Australia, Reclink Australia broadened opportunities to those its educational training programs to participants who are ready include an AFL Level 1 Sports Trainer course for participants in the Reclink to take the next step. Football Program, allowing participants The Transformational Links program to gain a valuable qualification and identifies suitable Reclink Australia improve their football training skills. participants that may benefit from assistance in the pursuits of a normal life. These can be educational, vocational or coaching, or simply to assist in obtaining part-time employment.

Corporate Governance The Reclink Australia Board is responsible for overall strategic direction, performance and compliance and providing effective governance and leadership.

David O’Halloran Karla Harman Theresa Sgambaro Board Member since 2005. Board Member since June 2014. Board Member since February 2015. Chairman since January 2013. Bachelor of Business Masters of Laws, Legal Practice, Skills Diploma of Community Services (AOD); (Economics and Finance) and a and Ethics. Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Management. Master of Applied Finance. Accounting. Diploma of Financial Services, Financial Planning. Sam Newton J.P. Donna Gross Board Member since 2006. Board Member since June 2014. Scott Davies Licensed Estate Agent. Bachelor of Creative Arts. Board Member since June 2016. Resigned March 2016. Master of Enterprise (Business), Associate Rod Butterss Diploma Valuations, Certificate of Board Member since November 2010. Sean Winder Business Studies in Real Estate. Resigned November 2015. Board Member since November 2014. Bachelor of Financial Administration. Mark Hardgrave Peter Cullen AM Board Member since June 2016. Founder; Member of the Order of Tanya Baini Bachelor of Commerce ACA MAICD. Australia 2000; Centenary Medal 2003. Board Member since November 2014. Master of Arts (History) and Grad Dip John Ballis Industrial Relations. Chief Executive Officer. Resigned February 2016. Company Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 9 The success of our work with the HDHS&C This year, we participated in and Australian Capital Territory Project has been acknowledged, with supported a comprehensive evaluation the ACT Government awarding Reclink of our project by the Australian Institute a further two year contract to deliver of Criminology. a diverse range of programs across Data was collected by ACT Manager on an expanded number of high density housing sites in Canberra. program delivery and in-depth interviews Since the project’s inception in 2011, with residents living at the sites along we have achieved over 12,000 Ainslie Avenue, with findings to be occasions of participation in activities presented in late 2016. and events in the ACT Inner North and broader community. Our community garden programs continue to provide inner-north residents Our programs received a significant with a sense of purpose and great boost in November 2015 when ACT pride in their local neighbourhoods. Mark Ransome Minister and Attorney General, Mr. Simon Corbell officially opened We continue engaging the broader a purpose built workshop container ACT community through our monthly Reclink Australia is privileged to be to deliver our regular Monday Skills Run, Roll and Walk event with strong delivering the innovative High Density Development workshop program. participation from agencies supporting Housing Safety and Community Program We have worked collaboratively with people in recovery programs as well the Justice and Community Safety in Canberra’s Inner North in partnership as people experiencing mental health Directorate throughout the year issues. with the Justice and Community Safety to design and procure the 30 foot Directorate, ACT Government. The container which was installed at one Once again Reclink Australia is HDHS&C Program is a multi-agency, of the service delivery sites. extremely grateful for the support collaborative initiative designed to During the official opening the of Australian Red Cross and its participation at our outreach programs improve the lives of, and reduce participants in the Reclink workshop and our Run, Roll or Walk events. recidivism rates for residents living in program presented to the Minister and the Ainslie School Principal a beautifully A special thank you to our project six high density housing sites on Ainslie restored garden seat to be raffled at facilitator, Rhondda Bell and we greatly Avenue. It represents the important the annual Ainslie School fete, with all appreciate the support of the Justice recognition of place-based justice proceeds going to the “kids doing it and Community Safety Directorate, reinvestment in the ACT. tough” equity program. ACT Government.

“Our community garden programs provide participants with a sense of purpose and great pride in their local neighbourhoods.”

10 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Community Division under extreme Alice Springs to engage with Indigenous Northern Territory weather conditions. participants, support the delivery of Reclink programs, and promote Delivered throughout the year, the confidence and participation. Indigenous football series culminates in the Reclink CAAMA Cup where 6 teams This year we commenced two Work play grand finales at Traeger Park. Readiness Projects in partnership The Reclink CAAMA Cup is our with Bush Mob and the Alice Spring biggest event in Alice Springs involving Community Youth Centre. Both projects more than 200 people, including have been very successful in delivering football players, families, community new skills or enhancing existing skills to organisations, volunteers, students and help provide employment opportunities staff from Emanuele College Victoria, for those undertaking the projects. staff from Corrections and radio Cathy Farrer A sincere thanks to all our volunteers, commentators from Central Australian member agencies, staff from Corrections Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA). and a big congratulations to Gerry Lyons It has been another exciting year for Our partnership with Alice Springs ‘GMan’ at CAAMA, who was recently Reclink Australia’s teams in the Northern Corrections has expanded to include awarded NT’s Central Australian Citizen Territory, with Reclink Rebels winning the a weekly fitness program for young of the Year 2016. We extend our sincere Imparja Cup for the second consecutive Indigenous women. To support our appreciation to the Department of Prime year. Around 40 teams from six divisions diverse range of sport, recreation and Minister and Cabinet for funding the competed in the Imparja Cup with arts programs, we have employed two indigenous programs in Alice Springs the Reclink Rebels winning the Men’s Indigenous Mentors to our team in and Wiluna.

Patrick My name is Patrick Bloomfield and I’m the Cottage All Stars. Being involved get fit and helped me think about the from Harts Range, North East of Alice in the Town team, I was able to play good things and how my future is Springs and I have been playing AFL football with family and friends and going to be. It was also good to see Rules for 20 years. Just recently I was also meet new friends. We were the prison officers involved each week, involved in the Reclink Cup, in which coached by a white fella who showed which showed a different side to their I played in a combined Town team. me and all the other players respect normal attitudes. I would like to thank I played all 10 games and played in and gave us all a fair go. Reclink for making this competition the Grand Final at Traeger Park. Playing in the Reclink competition possible. My team came Runners Up against gave me a chance to be sober and

“Playing in the Reclink competition gave me a chance to be sober and get fit and helped me think about the good things and how my future is going to be.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 11 This year, we have has also embarked on This year, Reclink ran a series of events Queensland a series of new programs in partnership during Mental Health Week, including with Queensland Government’s Skilling a futsal carnival with 16 teams, art and Queenlanders for Work Initiative. craft workshops and sports programs at Recently 40 trainees graduated from Sanity Fair. Touch Football continues to the Caboolture program, with practical be well attended and the organisation work experience, new skill sets and a is currently looking to expand to other nationally recognised qualification in regions. either Construction or Conservation and Land Management; with 75 per We acknowledge the invaluable support cent of the participants finding ongoing from our funding bodies including employment. A further 14 participants Queensland Government Department have also graduated from Certificate III in of Education and Training, Sport and Individual Support in Logan, with 71 per Recreation Services, Logan City Council, Steve Hutchinson cent of participants finding employment Australian Government Department in the Community, Disability and Aged of Employment and the numerous Job Care Sectors. Network providers that we have worked 2015-16 has been a truly remarkable Reclink acknowledges the fantastic with over the past year. Your support and challenging year for Reclink support offered from Moreton Bay and contribution has been immense and Australia in Queensland, and saw Regional Council, Logan City Council, enables us to continue the core work the organisation undertake 38 Work TAFE Brisbane, TAFE East Coast, Help of assisting and empowering people to make positive life change. Reclink Readiness projects across 26 locations Enterprises, Maxima Training and Rural Training Queensland in the delivery of Australia especially wants to thank the from Bundaberg to Logan, Gold Coast these community based projects. invaluable partnering arrangements with and Brisbane. Through this journey we Queensland PCYC and its branches. have provided hundreds of participants The Transformers Choir is continuing to provide musical joy – entertaining and with new skills, abilities and renewed We also acknowledge the tremendous uplifting audiences with their unique work undertaken by our State Manager self-confidence to assist transition to the vocal stylings, original songs and a workforce or looking towards new career number of high profile performances. Steve Hutchinson and the Queensland opportunities. Particularly noteworthy is The Choir is currently looking forward leadership team; Mark Holloway, that a number of current staff members to performing at the first ever Brisbane Leo Duffy and James Bulbert for Reclink Community Cup alongside six commenced their experience with the outstanding work in successfully other bands and performers and what Reclink Australia as Work for the Dole promises to be an epic AFL match delivering the diverse range of Work participants and are now valued team between the Rocking Horses and Readiness programs and the Skilling members. Brisbane Lines. Queenlanders for Work initiative.

Mark As a participant in the Valley Event From a Work for the Dole perspective, With all events of this nature, we had Management Work For The Dole run by the time we spent working through the obstacles like time constraints and events lead up and its execution was rich budget limitations to overcome, but it Reclink Australia, our team recently took with new tools and knowledge which was these challenges that helped us as on the task of holding a stall at this year’s we were able to learn and put into real much as anything else to practice and Homeless Connect event at the Eagle time use. Having the opportunity of prepare for future employment. All in Farm Raceway, and to be completely experiencing event management in such all, this was a fantastic experience that honest, I could not have hoped for more a hands-on manner, offered an insight not only benefitted us as job seekers, but that could otherwise only be gained in also produced great outcomes for the as far as the scope of the skills we learned actual employment, as well as allowing us disadvantaged and homeless who are and the real life opportunities at the event to get a true sense of achievement in our in such desperate need of the services to practice them. outcomes. Homeless Connect offers.

12 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Looking back on the past year, themes My thanks once again must go to the South Australia of constant change, ongoing resourcing awesome volunteer team. Without challenges as well as new opportunities them we simply would not have a best summarises Reclink’s activities program to run. The crew from Coffee in South Australia. The highlight of Plungers, Jenny Lyons and the team the year was undoubtedly Adelaide’s from Mount Barker Lawn Bowls Club, inaugural Reclink Community Cup, the indefatigable Koral Chandler and which was attended by more than 1,200 her team who superbly event managed people and the vibe on the day was just the Community Cup, and to Chris amazing and augurs really well for the Komerek and his team for the Boxing future in making this an iconic Adelaide Day Cricket Cup. event. We also saw the beginning of Our thanks also go to Hon. Leon another major event with the Boxing Day Bignell MP Minister of Sport (Office Cricket Cup, which was a blast. Andy Asser of Recreation and Sport) and the Reclink in SA commenced two Work Adelaide City Council who provided the Readiness projects in Murray Bridge, base funding to deliver our sport and which have had a big impact on the recreation programs for disadvantaged local community. South Australians.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 13 Our leisure centre partnerships at A big thank you goes to Sport Victoria Melbourne City Baths, Maribyrnong and Recreation Victoria, The City Aquatic Centre, North Melbourne of Melbourne and our member Leisure Centre and Coburg Leisure organisations partnering with us this Centre continue to provide excellent year. Special thanks to all our many opportunities for hundreds of people volunteers and partners who assist to increase their fitness by taking part each and every week with Reclink’s in training and classes and putting in programs, we could not have the level some laps in the pool. of community impact we do without your support. Reclink Australia’s presence in Frankston continues to grow with football, cricket, basketball, soccer and lawn bowls programs bringing together local Chris Lacey participants. Similarly, our program in Sunbury is also growing strongly with both football and cricket, and a The annual Reclink football league triathlon program of Reclink participants continues to provide a range of taking part in their first competition in opportunities with 13 teams from across January 2016. Victoria including teams from across The Reclink Run-Walk-Roll events Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Sunbury around Melbourne’s Botanical Gardens and the Peninsula taking part in a were particularly popular this year with 10 round series. The two-day Reclink hundreds of participants taking part, Football Grand Finals held at Peanut culminating in our biggest ever event Farm in St Kilda was a tremendous with 130 registrations at the Right Time event attended by more than 1,200 Recovery Run in June. Congratulations people including players, support staff, go to Brian Presnell who completed his volunteers, invited guests and spectators. first marathon last year – a mighty effort. A sincere thanks to Smokey Dawson, Crackers Keenan and Casey Radio During the year Reclink Australia for the live broadcast of the event and delivered six Work Readiness projects to the Victorian Police Band for the across sites in Werribee, Sunbury, Norlane, South Melbourne, Flemington performance during the day. To all our and South Yarra, including gardens and coaches, captains, umpires and current landscaped areas to enable greater and retired AFL players, thank you for engagement for those communities your support on the day. and our partners. Our results with these This year Reclink ran four 20/20 and projects, both in terms of the quality Super 8s cricket competitions with of work and the excellent employment more than 20 teams and 200 players opportunities generated for our competing across the Melbourne CBD, participants has been recognised by all Heidelberg and Frankston. involved.

14 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS and greatly beneficial weekly activity respondents expressed they had gained Tasmania providing 31 young men from CALD confidence in the water since beginning communities to develop swimming their participation in the swimming skills and confidence in the water. program. The program is a combination of a Swimming Confidence Level healthy recreational session and lightly After the Program structured swimming lessons, conducted during the school term and the holidays. 1 The breakdown according to culturally 2 and linguistically diverse (CALD) 5 communities as follows:

Cultural Background of Participants 6

Peter Cullen AM 2 1

7 Less Confident A highlight of the year is the annual No Change Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football series Little More Confident 21 Much More Confident involving four secondary schools from the Triabunna, Oatlands, Tasman, Those who stated they were less Campania and Bothwell districts confident also clarified that they have culminating in grand final matches at Hazara Nepali Oromo Amharic gained a realistic picture of what the the North Hobart Oval. The program is skill entails. The participants were asked an outstanding example of a partnership Participants were asked on a scale from to provide a one-word description of between four secondary colleges fielding 1 to 10, “How happy are you with the the program and the five most frequent more than 112 students, teachers, swimming program? words were: “Fun, Friends, Supportive, parents, two Tasmanian Councils, and Happy and New People”. Of the 15 participants who responded to many volunteers to bring this valuable the satisfaction questionnaire over 93 per Reclink Australia also conducted the event to fruition. cent rated a satisfaction level 8 or more. first Work Readiness program to create a community garden in Margate in In 2015, Reclink Australia in partnership As the chart below shows, satisfaction partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist with the Hobart Migrant Resource Centre, with the program is unanimous amongst Church. The Margate Community introduced a learn-to-swim program for reporting participants. Garden Project has provided the newly arrived young migrant men. In response to the question “Are you community with a valuable site to grow The Hobart Migrant Young Men’s more confident in the water now than herbs and vegetables for disadvantaged Swimming Program has been a valuable when you started”, 73 per cent of the families.

Satisfaction Level (1-10) by Number of Respondents 10 8 6 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 15 Sydney

The Reclink Kaleidoscope Art Exhibition held in Surry Hills and attended by over 140 people is a partnership with and member agencies bringing together Artworks from the many art classes run throughout Sydney for marginalised, disadvantaged and homeless people. The Kaleidoscope art festival is a highlight in the annual calendar of events for over 80 participating artists, each conveying a story in colour and movement of how they view the world around them. The exhibited art work is not only of high quality but they all tell amazing stories of our artist’s life experiences and 100 per cent of the sales of the art pieces go straight back to the artist. Another innovative Reclink program providing opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage to creatively express themselves is the annual Resilience Film Challenge. The Resilience Film Challenge brings together 40 film makers to create 19 short films from the viewpoint of a person experiencing disadvantage. The films explored a range of creative perspectives, bizarre (but always entertaining), disturbing, straight face-to-camera storytelling, animation and songs. Feedback from those attending the screenings have commented the films were “touching, amusing, sad and informative as well as giving us all an insight into the other side of town that we don’t usually get to experience”. The Resilience Film Challenge is progressively becoming a significant event on Sydney’s film/cinema calendar. To all our volunteers, member agencies, Frances, Jez, Adam Yee and all those involved in the Kaleidoscope art festival and Resilience Film Challenge, thank you for your outstanding support.

Western Australia

Reclink Australia in partnership with member agencies have continued to deliver over 14 sport, recreation and arts programs ranging from Gym and Swim, Tai Chi, Kayaking and Table Tennis to name but a few and provide over 4,800 participation opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage in the Perth and Fremantle areas. In order to overcome the absence of a dedicated coordinator in WA, Reclink Australia appointed a one day per week support person in Head Office (Victoria) to liaise with work member agencies and sport and recreation providers to ensure programs are relevant and accessible to the needs of participants. A huge thanks to Taylah Kiely, Rhua and our member organisations for continuing to support the Reclink model for disadvantaged communities in WA, and to all those involved in the Inaugural Perth Reclink Community Cup who helped us raise funds for our programs.

16 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Research and Evaluation Reclink Australia is Reclink Australia program’s, while of respondents intend to renew their 46 per cent of participants had a membership (compared with 59 per cent committed to continuous disability. 18 per cent of participants in 2014). Results should be assessed improvement and were from CALD backgrounds and six in the context of the loss of funding per cent of participant from Indigenous and given this major set-back, it is demonstrating the backgrounds (this figure is low and remarkable that satisfaction rates have impact of our programs reflects the small survey sample). held so well, reducing only by nine per cent, and with an increase (six per cent) through evaluation and The most utilised recreational activities of member agencies who intend to for women were Gym/Fitness, Swimming targeted research. renew their memberships. and Ten Pin Bowling. The most utilised In 2016 Reclink Australia repeated a recreational activities for men were member survey first administered in Swimming, Gym/Fitness and Ten Pin 2014 to provide important insights into Bowling. Overall, the most popular the experiences and levels of satisfaction activity was Gym/Fitness. of member agencies. While the number Low cost/affordability of activities of respondents was smaller (8.3 per and accessibility of activities were the cent) than the previous 2014 survey, two most important factors for client respondent agencies were from all States participation. Scheduling of activities and Territories except ACT. 66 per cent and travel required to access activities were located in a metropolitan city, while were the two most significant barriers to 31 per cent were located in a regional client participation. area. 45 per cent of respondents were senior managers, while 24 per cent were Member agencies were utilising support workers or case workers. significantly less activities (a reduction of 49 per cent participation opportunities) Seventeen per cent of respondents compared to 2014. This is not surprising indicated their agency had been a given the loss of Federal Government member organisation for less than funding in 2014 and the absence of 1 year, 34 per cent for 1-3 years, state-based funding in WA, Tasmania 31 per cent for 3-5 years and 17 per and NSW, and correlating decreases in cent for 5 years or more. Mental participation opportunities. health, disability and homelessness represented the top three target groups Overall, 74 per cent of respondents across member agencies, which was reported being satisfied with their Reclink the same as 2014. Women participants Australia membership (compared with accounted for 15 per cent across 86 per cent in 2014), and 65 per cent

State Reports

Participation State Members Activities Individuals Opportunities

ACT 2 248 158 3121

NSW 6 48 232 2320

NT 10 498 639 6320

QLD 15 328 1358 57880

SA 45 746 920 8439

TAS 15 79 210 2064

VIC 62 1099 2440 31398

WA 48 490 720 6220

TOTAL 203 3522 6677 117762

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 17 Opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in sport and recreation programs and continue to grow in Victoria with the Assistance of Access for All Abilities Play. The Access for all Abilities (AAA Play) program at Reclink Australia is the first point of call service for people living with a disability who wish to access sport and active recreation opportunities in greater Melbourne. AAA Play has continued to grow its presence in the community through its phone line, website, stakeholder engagement and running a number of community events. In 2015-16 these events included the AAA Play Evaluation Launch at Parliament House and a multi-sport carnival at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre that involved 11 State Sporting Associations and attracted more than 250 excited and active participants. AAA Play has focused on expanding its presence around Metropolitan Melbourne during the year by regularly attending community exhibitions, conferences, forums, presentations and workshops that inform and inspire people of all abilities to get involved in sport and recreation programs. Here’s a snapshot of the impact that AAA Play has had in 2015-16. We assisted more than 379 individuals by telephone, email and through face-to- face enquiries, which was in increase on the previous year by 38 per cent. Our unique website users, which indicates the number of individuals who access the AAA play website, reached 15,001 which was an increase of more than 21 per cent on the 14-15 year. Finally, the number of page views also reflects this trend with a total of 53,086 which was an overall increase of 14.5 per cent on last year. The combination of regular promotion at a variety of exhibitions, forums and workshops alongside a calendar of successful community events has increased the awareness and presence of AAA Play amongst the disability community. This increased awareness amongst the community has led to an increased number of people with disabilities participating in sport and active recreation.

18 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Figure 2: New and Returning Visitors Figure 1: AAA Play Website Analytics 15-16 to AAA Play Website

23.9%

76.1%

New Visitor Returning Visitor

Figure 3: Gender of New Visitors to AAA Play Website

37.6%

62.4%

Female Male

Figure 4: Age of New Visitors to AAA Play Website

5.35%

10.19% 14.88%

19.6% 24.53%

25.4%

18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 19 Art Programs – Reclink Transformers Choir The Reclink Transformers Choir continue to provide an important outlet, sense of achievement and community for an extraordinary group of people who otherwise would be deprived of this essential contribution to their quality of life. Performing mostly original songs, the Transformers Choir went on to tour across the State and played for the public on a number of occasions. In July, the Transformers Choir conducted a communal song writing session, where participants were encouraged to confront ideas that had impacted on their lives. These ideas were developed into song lyrics and three new songs were created and performed across the season. Choir member, Stu, composed a new song titled Shelter, about his time living on the streets, which was an appropriate and powerful addition to the Choir’s repertoire. The final performance of the year, supported by the popular accapella group Good Company, was held on a warm Sunday afternoon in December at the State Library of Queensland. A few members of the Choir took the chance to perform solo on the day, which was well received by the community. Reclink Australia teamed up with the State Library of Queensland as part of it’s 2016 theme, Belonging. Sharing the afternoon performance was, Scattered People, a collective of asylum seekers, refugees and kindred spirits. Both of these groups use the power of song to express their experiences of sorrow and joy. This was an uplifting afternoon of song and communication.

20 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Events, Fundraising and Volunteers

Reclink Community Cup National Tour – Smells Like Team Spirit Reclink Australia’s iconic Community Cup toured nationally for the first time in 2016, taking on the theme of “Smells Like Team Spirit”, aligning the event with 90s grunge legends Nirvana and their game-changing album Smells Like Teen Spirit. Now established as a much anticipated annual community event, the Community Cup features the unique combination of grass roots footy, music and community radio. Over 20,000 spectators Australia-wide raised more than $250,000, which enables Reclink to continue to promote and deliver its sports, arts and recreation programs for disadvantaged Australians. Our sincere gratitude goes to all the Organising Committees, Founder Jason Evans and all those who have supported the Reclink Community Cup national tour. To the musicians who provide endless entertainment, the on-field theatrics all the teams bring to each Community Cup, our colourful cheer squads, our tireless and enthusiastic volunteers and the general public who so generously support these special community fundraising events – we express our sincere gratitude. A huge thanks to Reclink Events Coordinator Sue Kirk, National Publicist Koral Chandler and all the Reclink staff that make our national tour a possibility.

Key Events Reclink Community Cup – National Tour: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane Frank Galbally Cup – Melbourne Reclink Australia Football Series Peter Cullen Medal – Melbourne Reclink Tasmanian Youth Football Series Reclink Great Peninsula Paddle – Sorrento Reclink CAAMA Football Finals – Alice Springs Kaleidoscope Art Festival – Sydney Resilience Film Challenge – Sydney Reclink Community Champions Run – Melbourne Spirit of Reclink Awards – 25th Anniversary Celebrations

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 21 Melbourne Reclink The annual match, broadcast by Albo set to more than 400 people at the our partners Channel 31, sees the Corner Hotel to raise funds for this year’s Community Cup Rockdogs, featuring members of Melbourne Reclink Community Cup. Melbourne’s local music scene, take We were also delighted to have Australian This year’s Melbourne Reclink on the Megahertz, community radio Greens Leader Senator Richard Di Natale Community Cup saw more than champions from PBS and 3RRR. pull on the Megahertz jumper, with a 11,000 spectators pack the Elsternwick classy display of skills. Skydivers, food One of the many highlights from the day Oval for the biggest day in the event’s vans and dogs wearing footy scarves was a special appearance and musical made the day one to remember. magnificent 23 year history. Supported performance by Waleed Aly, who joined by a spectacular array of Melbourne’s ARIA award winning singer-songwriter Thanks to everyone who made this event local music scene, including, and Rockdogs captain Dan Sultan and what it is, especially our Organising Committee, community radio partners Regurgitator, Total Giovanni, Ross Regurgitator live on stage, much to the PBS and 3RRR, all the musicians in the joy of the thousands of fans. Wilson, Loose Tooth, The Sugarcanes Rockdogs, the cheer squads, coaches and for the kids, Rhys Muldoon and We were humbled to have the Hon and support crew, our sponsors and all KRAM from Spiderbait. Anthony Albanese MP perform his DJ our volunteers.

22 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Sydney Reclink Community Cup Playing for the fifth year, the Sydney Reclink Community Cup goes from strength to strength, with the Walers and Sailors teams playing an entertaining match in front of more than 2,500 spectators. The promotion of this year’s event was boosted by video clips featuring Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, the effervescent Lee Lin Chin of SBS fame and Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills, which lit up social media in the weeks leading up to this year’s Cup. It’s Walers vs Sailors. It’s tough, thrilling and entertaining from bounce down to final siren. And it all raises much needed money for Reclink Australia’s NSW programs. A huge thanks to Adam Yee, Kim Tan and the Organising Committee, our radio partners 2SER and FBI Radio, Newtown’s boutique beer purveyors Young Henrys, our sponsors and all our valued volunteers.

Perth Reclink Community Cup The Perth event, held for the second year at the Bluesteel Oval in Bassendean, is now embedded in the City’s social events calendar. This year saw WA footy legend Ron Alexander coaching the Bandgropers as they took on the media team, the Newshounds, under the leadership of Fremantle Dockers stalwarts Peter Bell and Shaun McManus. The ‘Hounds’ pulled in heavyweights from WA’s leading daily rag The West Australian, the likes of Simon Collins and Nick Sas, turning the tables on the drubbing they got the year before. The Perth event was blessed to have the support from the good people at local community radio station RTR FM and Reclink would like to thank the Perth Organising Committee for their hard work and dedication to keep the event rolling on.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 23 Adelaide Reclink Community Cup Now in its second year, the Adelaide Reclink Community Cup enjoys great support from local community broadcast partners Radio Adelaide, Fresh 927, Three D Radio and Nine News Adelaide, the Wheatshef Hotel, along with the Members of Parliament and the local musicians who support the event. This year, the Tim Rogers coached Rockatoos outfit took home the cup against a determined Anchors side at Coopers Stadium in Norwood. We extend our sincere appreciation to Tammy Franks MLC, Kyam Maher MLC, Nat Cook MP, Peter Malinauskas MLC and Senator Penny Wong for their outstanding support of this event, along with the Grace Emily Hotel, Scene Change, Australia Press Music, Coopers, Redlegs and the Pink Moon Deli. A sincere thank you also to Reclink Community Cup National Publicist Koral Chandler for her tireless work on the national tour and the special attention she brings to Adelaide’s event.

24 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Hobart Reclink Community Cup The Hobart Reclink Community Cup’s inaugural year went off with a bang. The Van Dieman Dogs took the bragging rights in a close game against the Ramonas F.C. that was featured on ABC radio and broadcast on YouTube. The North Hobart Oval was the perfect site for the event, despite the weather, which didn’t stop the community from showing up in good numbers and supporting Reclink’s Tasmanian programs. Richmond Football Club CEO Brendon Gale travelled across the Tasman especially for the Cup, throwing on the coach’s hat for the Van Dieman Dogs side. We were blessed to have the support of the Tasmanian Premier the Hon. Will Hodgman MP, who bravely pulled on the umpire’s jersey, in a fantastic display of commitment. A huge thanks to the Conor Farrell, Fletcher Austin, Caroline Ross and the Organising Committee, along with all our volunteers, sponsors, the Republic Bar, ABC Radio, The Mercury, Avant Card, Staging Connections, the South Island Sirens and the City of Hobart.

Reclink Volunteers The work that Reclink Australia With more than 1000 active volunteers undertakes would simply not be Reclink Australia is grateful for their possible without the support of our combined assistance in helping deliver hundreds of loyal and talented our major events and support the volunteers. From administrative diverse range of sport, recreation support, to assisting with events and and arts programs across Australia. programs and acting as ambassadors and advocates of Reclink Australia, Thanks to volunteers are vital to the success of Rose Cicero, Membership our programs across Australia. and Administration (volunteer)

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 25 Brisbane Reclink Community Cup In another first, the Brisbane Reclink Community Cup kicked off its inaugural match between the apt named media side, the Brisbane Lines, taking on local musos from the Rocking Horses. Pine Rivers Show Ground was the battle ground, with the Brisbane Lines etching their name into the history books with the inaugural win. Brisbane has seen huge support from local parliamentarians the likes of Labor’s Minister for Communities, Women and Youth Shannon Fentiman, Senator Murray Watt and Senator Anthony Chisholm. Many thanks also go to Steve Hutchinson, Amy Lane, Sharryn Bell, Adele Wessel, Eric and Helen Evans, Michelle Padovan, Michelle Brown and all of our volunteers. More than 700 people attended the day, which is a fantastic result for a first year event.

The Great Peninsula Paddle Hosted by the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, more than 100 novice and experienced paddlers took to the ocean in support of this year’s Great Peninsula Paddle.

Participants paddled through the short and long course on a beautiful sunny morning with more than 200 family members and friends cheering on. Reclink Australia particularly wishes to thank Virginia and Nick Cable for their long standing support, the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle teams, and the participants’ fundraising efforts in the lead up to this unique and exciting event.

26 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Frank Galbally Cup Reclink Australia celebrated another milestone in 2015-16 with the 10th anniversary of the Frank Galbally Cup. This event sees Melbourne’s legal fraternity come together for an annual grassroots football match, played at Collingwood Football Club’s spiritual home of Victoria Park.

Two teams made up of Barristers and Solicitors continue to ‘raise the bar’ and much needed funds for Reclink Australia. The Solicitors won bragging rights this time around, taking home the coveted Frank Galbally Cup in 2015.

Reclink Australia would like to thank the stoic support of the Organising Committee led by Hayden Legro and the legal community who ensure this day is a great success.

Reclink Australia 25th Anniversary Celebration

Reclink Australia celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a special event on Sunday 25 November at the Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda. Attended by Federal Labor MP Jenny Macklin, the local community and supported by the City of Port Phillip and a number of SRV State Sporting Associations, the day included ‘pop-up’ sporting activities and stage performances by local music groups.

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters who made this special anniversary celebration day possible.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 27 Our Activities Reclink Australia, in partnership with our member agencies and support from our strategic partners and supporters, has offered the following activities to disadvantaged communities throughout Australia. The ‘whole of community’ approach empowers our member agencies to determine which activities are needed in their community. Local knowledge drives our response to local needs.

Activities Aerobics Circuit Kayaking Snorkelling Archery Croquet Mini golf Soccer Aqua aerobics Darts Outdoor adventure Squash Diving Steady steps classes Aqua program Rage Cage Soccer Fishing Supa-golf Badminton Resistance training Futsal Rock climbing Surfing Ballroom dancing Go carting Roller blading Swimming Basketball Golf Run, Walk, Roll Table tennis Bike riding Group fitness Running Taekwondo Blind soccer Gym Salsa and Tennis BMX Hip hop dance Latin dancing Tenpin bowling Bocce Horse riding Sailing Volleyball Boxing Skateboarding Scooter competitions Walking group Bush walking Indoor beach volleyball Scuba diving Wheelchair basketball Cardio fitness and weights Indoor cricket Skating Wheelchair dancing

28 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Social, Cultural and Educational Arts Aquarium outing Airbrush art Avenue Community Art therapy – neighbourhood chats Art workshops Ballroom dancing Book club Christmas in July Contemporary dance Circus Oz Contemporary Visual Community BBQ Art Workshop Community Christmas Party Crochet Community gardening Down the Avenue Craft group – Over 55s Art Exhibition Deadly Outdoor Drama group Adventure Group Drumming Easter community BBQ Guitar course Environmental park outing Instrument making Furniture making Knit and yarn International Rules match Knitting Kids day out Sports Leagues Music group Line dancing 8 Ball Photography Masters Exhibition – National Australian football (AFL) Public arts Gallery Victoria Ainslie Basketball Samba Drumming Circle Men’s shed program Cricket Sewing and craft Movie day Lawn bowls Storytelling Muldark theatre production League tag (touch football) Street art National Gallery Victoria Soccer Street orchestra Picnic in the Park Softball Urban Encounters (Aboriginal Observation Deck visit Tenpin bowling Arts and Music Group) Wii Volleyball Writers circle Zoo trip

Women’s Activities Baking Health and Wellbeing Beading Choirs Belly dancing Central Australian Acupuncture Boot camp Indigenous Women’s Choir Chiropractic Boxing and self defence Cooking club – Alice Springs Car Maintenance Choice Voices – Bendigo Kanangra Court Gardening Project Circus workshops Choir of High Hopes Creative arts – Hobart Massage Starlight Hotel Choir Planting for pizzas High Tea luncheon – Fremantle Qigong Jewellery making workshops The Big Sing – Melbourne Sahaja meditation Make up session The Rocky Road Choir Self defence Music therapy – Outer East The Transformers – Brisbane Stretch and relaxation Nutrition Under the Lamp Post Tai Chi Pamper day – Adelaide Yoga Zumba

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 29 Country Health SA LHN Our Members Community Living and Support Services Inc. (CLASS) – Day Services With more than 200 health, welfare and community Disability Services – Central Adelaide organisations currently engaged with Reclink Australia’s District Council of Mount Barker program, our organisation continues to play a critical role HeartBeat Drumming in the community sector and ensuring that individuals from Hills Community Options Inc. disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with participation – Disability Support Service opportunities. Junction Community Centre Life Without Barriers Membership to Reclink Australia provides community – Country South Services organisations with the following benefits: Life Without Barriers • Low cost access to sport and arts activities; – Homelessness and Disability Mental Health Service SA Health • Opportunities to introduce new sport and arts activities for Mid Murray Council disadvantaged communities where there is an identified need; Mind Australia – Burnside HASP • Networking with other organisations, targeting people Mount Barker Uniting Church experiencing disadvantage; and – Hungry No More Murray Mallee GP Network – • Assisting disadvantaged communities to integrate into Murraylands Headspace mainstream community based activities through our NAHLN – Mental Health Transformational Links program. Neami Ltd – IPRSS We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following Northern Mental Health – The Gully organisations: OARS Community Transitions, Supportive Accommodation Services Sportivore Pty Ltd Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. (KENG) St. John’s Youth Services Beehive Industries Co-operative Limited – Ladder St. Vincent Street Logan-Beaudesert Mental Health Service Mission Australia – Sydney Centre SYC Mercy Community Services SEQ Ltd Neami Pagewood The Salvation Army Neami – PHaMS Richmond PRA – Buckingham House Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide St. Vincent de Paul Society Northside Mental Health Service – Family and Support Services – Ozanam Learning Centre – Queensland Health – Recovery and Rehabilitation Service Uniting Communities – Edward Eager Lodge Queensland Health Unity Housing Company Northern Territory YFS Ltd YMCA Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre Bushmob Inc. Youth Advocacy Centre Inc YMCA of SA Casa Central Australia Inc. South Australia Tasmania Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Able Australia Programs Unit (CAAAPU) Ac Care Child Protection Services – South West DASA – Drug and Alcohol Services ACH Group – Social Links East Association – Alcohol and Drug Detox Adelaide Hills Vocational College Colony 47 – Eureka Clubhouse and Rehab Anglican PARISH OF Semaphore Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Kanyani Living Spirit Australian Red Cross Kingborough Council Life Without Barriers Baptist Care MI Fellowship Tasmania Mental Health Association of Central British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Australia (MHACA) Tasmania) Inc. Canteen SA/NT Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia NT Oak Tasmania Carer Wellness Centre Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjarra Southern Midlands Council Carers SA Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council TasTafe Caring Choice The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Catherine House Inc. Queensland The Salvation Army Support and Carers Link Centacare – Murray Bridge Housing Clear Horizons City of Onkaparinga Tolosa St. Respite and Rehab Services Footprints in Brisbane Inc. City of Onkaparinga Veranto Lifestyle Assistance – Care and Share and Happy Wanderers Fortitude Valley PCYC – Transition to Retirement City of Port Adelaide, Enfield Jacaranda Clubhouse – SRF Project 30 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS Victoria St. Mary’s House of Welcome Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. ACSO – Australian Community Support St. Vincent’s Prague House (MIFWA) – Midland Organisation Stewart Lodge SRS Mission Australia – DAYS – Detox Unit Alfred Psychiatry Taskforce Community Agency Mission Australia Arbias – Community Programs The Salvation Army – Adult Services – – Drug and Alcohol Youth Service Arrow Health The Open Door – DAYS Autism Spectrum Australia The Salvation Army – Adult Service Mission Australia – YASS Blind Sports Victoria Network Multicultural Services Centre WA Brotherhood of St. Laurence – Coolibah The Salvation Army – Community Aged Care Program Orion Services COHEALTH The Salvation Army – Flagstaff Crisis Perth Home Care Services EACH Accommodation – Recreation Program Perth Inner City Youth Services (PICYS) Eastern Access Community Health The Salvation Army Crisis Services – Social and Community Health – Youth and Family Services Port School Eastern Health – Maroondah CCU/ Urban Seed Richmond Fellowship – East Fremantle MSTS Rehab Shore Program The Wellington Collingwood Inc. Eastern Mental Health Association Richmond Fellowship – Healthy Lifestyle UB Tec (University of Ballarat) – VCAL Foreniscare Richmond Fellowship – Personal Helpers Vincentcare, Victoria – Fitzroy Inner West Area Mental Health Service – and Mentors Norfolk Terrace – Community Care Unit VincentCare, Victoria – North Rocky Bay – Getabout Melbourne Jesuit Social Services VincentCare, Victoria – Ozanam House Ruah Community Services Jobco Employment Services Inc. – Early Episode Psychosis Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc. Judy Lazarus Transition Centre Wintringham Specialist Aged Care Ruah Community Services Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre – Inreach Program – Inclusive Communities Program Wintringham – Ascot Vale Ruah Community Services Kildonan Uniting Care Wintringham – Delahey – Intensive Latitude Xavier College – Directions for Young People Inc. Youth Projects Ruah Community Services – Ruah Inreach Lentara Uniting Care – Asylum Seeker Youth Substance Abuse Services Project (YSAS) – Youth Support & Advocacy Southern Cross Care McAuley Community Services for Service – Community Options Women Western Australia St. Bartholomew’s House Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria – 55 Central Inc. – Aged Care Program Carer Respite – Specialist Family Support Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Merri Outreach Support Service St. Bartholomew’s House – CSRU Alma Street Centre (ASC) Fremantle Sunflower Villas Neami – Blackburn Hospital St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Neami – Fairfield Association for Services to Torture and Support Services – Arnott Villas Neami – Neami North East Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) Neami Briar Hill Autism Association of Western Australia St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Support Services – Bentley Villas North Western Mental Health Avivo – Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit Graylands Hospital – North Metro Area St. Bartholomew’s House, Mental Health Odyssey House Victoria Health Service, Mental Health Support Services – Swan Villas Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House Headspace The Salvation Army – Men’s Port Phillip Housing Association Helping Minds Homelessness Services Transition and Prahran Mission June O’Connor Centre – Activity Integration Services Project Respect Program Uniting Care West Sacred Heart Mission June O’Connor Centre Inc. Subiaco – Homeless Accommodation and SalvoCare Eastern Life Without Barriers Transitional Accommodation – Disability and Mental Health Respite Self Help for Addiction Resource Centre Uniting Care West (SHARC) – Recovery Support Services Life Without Barriers – Homeless Accommodation Support – ICLS Community Living Strategy South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Services – South Life Without Barriers – Migration Services Local Uniting Care West St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. – Personal Helpers and Mentors St Lawrence Community Services (MIFWA) Whitelion WA St. Mark’s Community Centre Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc. – Sport and Rec. (MIFWA) – Mt Lawley Workpower

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 31 Gratitude Individuals Gary Epple Lincoln Harris Virginia Cable Gavin Crosisca Liz Kirk Wayne Carey Adam Yee Gerard Hart Luke Waters Wayne Frith Adrian Basso Glen McIver Mark Bomber Thompson Wayne Henwood Adrian Cloonan Glenn Hester Mark Fine Hon Premier Will Hodgman MP Adrian Crawley Glenn Watts Mark Whiteman Our 700+ Reclink Alan Pascoe Volunteers Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson Hon Martin Foley MP Alan Quaife Greg Barnes Martyn Smith Andrew Brackman Organisations Hon Greg Hunt MP Mary Meldrum Andrew Exton 97.7 3SER-FM Greg Tickner Matt Fisher Hon Andrew Wilkie MP ACT Justice and Community Hayden Legro Matt Lee Safety Directorate Angelisa Watts Hank Hubers Matthew Richardson Able Australia Hon Anthony Albanese MP Helen Cusack Senator Murray Watt Accru Accounting Senator Anthony Chisholm Jack Reilly Hon Michael Danby MP ACT Health Directorate Barry Silvester James Tunstall Nick Cable Adelaide City Council Ben Davison Jamin Heppell Nick Cooper Adelaide FC Hon Ben Wyatt MLA Senator Janet Rice Senator Nick Xenophon Adelaide Police Bill Cullen Jason Evans Senator Penny Wong Adelaide Symphony Brian Hanson Jay Hynes Peter Burke Orchestra Brian Millett Hon Jenny Macklin MP Peter Cates AFL Central Australia Brian Presnell Jeremy Dickson Peter Crofts AFL Tasmania Brian Taylor Hon Jim Chalmers MP Peter Diacos AFL Victoria Bruce Hill Jo Cusack Peter Hession Alice Springs Bowls Club Cam Butler Peter Monangle Alice Springs Correctional Joanne Rockwell Centre Carby Warby Joffa Corfe Peter Ryan Allens Linklaters Crackers Keenan John Cullen Phil Cox Australian Council of Trade Craig Lynch Jon Von Goes Phil Morley Unions Damien Taylor John Cicero Phillip Douzel Australian Federal Police Darren Vowles Hon John Eren MP Phillip Giallo Australian Football League Dave Barrett John Dever Ray Salao Australian Government Dave Houchin John Goidridge Rhan Harris Australian Institute of Flexible Learning Dave Hughes John Nichol Senator Richard Di Natale Dave Oliver Australian Performing Rights Hon Katrine Hildyard MP Rob Heath Association (APRA) David Eadie Kel Bryant Ron Alexander Australian Red Cross David Rhys Jones Ken Wilson Rose Cicero Australian Trade Commission Kim Tan Ruari Currin Avant Card Don Hume Koral Chandler Hon Shannon Fentiman MP Bakehouse Studios Doug Hawkins Hon Kyam Maher MLC Stephen J. Peake Basketball Tasmania Dyson Heppell Lauren Taylor Hon Tammy Franks MLC Basketball Victoria Douglas Holmes Leanne Smith Terry O’Brien Bayside City Council Em Egan Leaping Larry L Terry O’Donnell Beam Global Australia Emma Peel Lesley Hanson Rev Tim Costello Bendigo Bank Father Bob Maguire Lesley Hurley Tony Biggs – South Melbourne Gareth Andrews Liam O’Shannessy Tony Proudfoot BHSS Stage Systems

32 RECLINK AUSTRALIA – REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH SPORT AND ARTS BJ Ball Papers GE Money Queensland Canoeing The District Council of Mount Barker Bowls NSW Goulburn Valley Ice Queensland Government The Marquee People Bowls WA Government of South – Department of National Australia Parks, Recreation, Sport and The Vic, Newtown Bridgewater PCYC Racing Greek Welfare, SA Tony Leggart Dive Co. Brisbane City Council Queensland Health Health Directorate – Triple R FM 102.7 Canberra City Council Queensland Police Citizens ACT Government Victoria Police Pipe Band Canoeing WA Youth Welfare Association Hobart Aquatic Centre Victorian Amateur Football Casey Radio Young Henrys Brewing Hobart City Council Company Association (VAFA) Central Australia Aboriginal Werribee Football Club Media Association (CAAMA) Hobart PCYC Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Wesley Church Adelaide Central Australia Football Hoppers Crossing Sports Rosenthal Club League Rosny Golf Club Wesley Mission Instinctive Chiropractic Channel 31 Rotary Club of Albert Park West Coast Eagles Albert Park Cherry Bar Rotary Club of Fremantle Western Australia Cricket Ipswich City Council Association Chisholm & Gamon Rotary Club of North Balwyn JPJ Audio Winnunga Nimmityjah City of Fremantle Rotary Club of Sunbury King Performance Aboriginal Health Service, City of Maribyrnong Rotary Club of Werribee Kingsborough Council ACT City of Melbourne Rotary Club of Wyndham Lifeline Community Care, YMCA – Mount Barker City of Sydney QLD Royce Consulting City of Port Phillip Committees and Lock and Load RTR FM Civic Guides Media Advisory Groups Logan City Council Ryan Commercial Lawyers Reclink Community Cup Clarence PCYC Scubacom Lord Taverners Organising Committees Clontarf AFL Academy SecondBite Mac ‘n’ Me Graphics Frank Galbally Cup Coastline Church Madman Printing SEN 1116 Committee Cockburn Council MEAA Shulu Foundation The Transformers Choir Complete Function Hire Organising Team Mid Murray District Council Skydive Australia Corner Hotel Midway Print Solutions Snorkel Safari Reclink Women Participation Corporate Traveller in Sport Committee Miller Foundation Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Curve Group Club Momentum Builders Cycle Australia South Australian Cricket Schools Mornington Shire Council Association (SACA) Cycle Education ACT Australia Institute of Music Moreton Bay Regional South Australian Government Emmanuel College Department of Prime Minister Council Department of Environment, and Cabinet Mount Barker Council Water and Natural Resources Mary MacKillop College Department of Health and Mount Barker Lawn Bowls South Australian National The Hutchins School Human Services, VIC Football League (SANFL) Club Wesley College Department of Sport and Murray Bridge Council South Yarra Football Club Recreation, WA Xavier College Oztix Sport 927 DO Consulting Pathwayz – Cerebral Palsy Sport Education Development East Fremantle Football Club League Australia (SEDA) Event Power Patty’s Foods Sports Chaplaincy Eventpower Solutions PBS 106.7FM St John’s Maroubra Eview Real Estate Peninsula Stand Up Paddle St Vincent’s Hospital Executive Security School Stage Two Lighting FBi Radio Pine Rivers Showground Surfing NSW Fishing NSW Plakkit Surf Lifesaving Queensland Football West Port Adelaide/Enfield Council Talbot Family Foundation Fremantle Football Club Port Power FC Tasmanian Symphony Fresh 927 Portsea Surf Life Saving Club Orchestra

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 33 Our National Footprint

Networks AFL Programs Awards Adelaide, SA Adelaide City, SA 2015 Spirit of Reclink Awards Adelaide Hills/Murraylands, SA Alice Springs, NT Alice Springs, NT Perth/Fremantle, WA Una Harkin, Brian Procopis, Ballarat, VIC Victoria Bernadette McGrady, Australian Red Bendigo, VIC Youth Football, TAS Cross, Jeremy Maddison, Emmanuel Brisbane North, QLD Yulara, NT College, Jay Larkins, Sunbury Leader Brisbane South, QLD Newspaper, Laura Kane, Mark Canberra, ACT Sports Programs Tremelling, St Mary’s House of Fremantle, WA Cricket Welcome, Alan Quaife Hobart, TAS Adelaide, SA; Melbourne, VIC; Ipswich, QLD Perth/Fremantle, WA; Alice Springs, NT Peter Cullen Medal Kwinana, WA League Tag 2015 Winner Logan, QLD Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay QLD Jake Tuo, Sunbury Phoenix Melbourne, VIC Soccer Melbourne – East, VIC Brisbane, Logan, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Peter Cullen Medal Perth, WA Melbourne – North, VIC 2015 Runners Up Pool Melbourne – South, VIC Melbourne, VIC Jessie Firebrace, Sacred Heart Melbourne – West, VIC Basketball Steve Bagley, Southern Peninsula Swans Midland, WA Melbourne, VIC Moreton Bay, QLD Lawn Bowls Peter Cullen Medal Perth, WA Clearview, Adelaide, SA 2015 Female Winner Sydney, NSW Volleyball Ipswich, Moreton Bay, QLD Shaniqua Bysouth, Bendigo Victory

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Chief Executive Officer: John Ballis Events Coordinator: Sue Kirk Founder and Development - New South Wales, Tasmania: Media and Communications Manager: Ben O’Halloran Peter Cullen AM (commenced May 2016) Finance Manager: Katrina McBeath Project Manager - Marketing & Fundraising: Assistant Accountant: Hillel Freedman Matthew Jamieson (resigned March 2016) State Manager, Victoria: Chris Lacey Manager AAA Play and Disability Program: Libby Cunnington State Manager, Northern Territory: Cathy Farrer Support Officer AAA Play: Taylah Kiely Program Manager, Australia Capital Territory: Mark Ransome Reclink Sunbury Football Coordinator: Brian Millet State Manager, Queensland: Steve Hutchinson Membership and Administration: Rose Cicero (Volunteer) State Manager, South Australia: Andy Asser

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Reclink Australia ABN 53 046 843 443 Email [email protected] ACN 131 719 027 Website www.reclink.org 115B Ferrars Street, Facebook.com/ReclinkAustralia South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Twitter.com/ReclinkAus PO Box 201, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 2015-16 Annual Report Phone 03 9419 6672 published November 2016