NEWSLETTER Winter 2019 CHIEF EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION Almost half of the year is over; how The weather on the day was magnificent, the Campus looked time flies and how hectic are our lives, the best I have ever seen it and our crowd of some 700 visitors do we get the time to stop and reflect? was the largest we have had in the past 15 years. In the first half of 2019 we have We are also delighted to announce our major sponsors for two established a new Chairman of our events we are hosting this year. The 15th staging of our Annual Board, recently retired Chief Justice Charity Lunch will see the iconic Bankwest brand alongside Mr Wayne Martin AC QC and we have our logo, as we entertain over 1000 guests in the Crown Grand a new Chairman of our Investment Ballroom on October 11th. A new event, an intimate Black-Tie Committee, Mr Chris Allen, recently Dinner on July 11th at Government House featuring Dr Craig retired from RSM. One of our Directors, Challen SC OAM and Dr Richard Harris SC OAM (the Thailand Amanda Paton, won a 40under40 award Soccer Team Rescuers) will be backed by Gina Rinehart. Tickets and the Commonwealth Government for both events are selling fast and advertised here within. under the leadership of Ken Wyatt stepped forward with a $1.4 Enjoy our newsletter and don’t forget to take time for yourself; million donation to the Stan & Jean Perron Child Advocacy only by doing that can you give your best to others. Centre. The building is progressing well and we look forward to its opening in October 2019. Basil Hanna Of course, it would be remiss of me not to alert you to our 116th Chief Executive birthday on Sunday May 5th and also the success of our Annual Family Picnic which has been in situ for almost as many years. FINAL TICKETS RELEASED FOR INAUGURAL EVENT It is our distinct pleasure to present the inaugural Parkerville We are honoured to welcome 2019 Australians of the Year Dr Children and Youth Care Black Tie Benefit for Telethon. Richard Harris SC OAM and Dr Craig Challen SC OAM as speakers for the evening. The Australian duo achieved worldwide fame An integral part of the work we do is raising awareness about after playing an integral part in the Tham Luang cave rescue of child abuse and raising funds to help support some of Western 12 boys from the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach in July Australia’s most vulnerable children and young people, which 2018. Hear their story first hand as they partake in a one-off Q&A would not be possible without events like these. session hosted by MC; Seven News Perth’s Matt Tinney. Hosting over 300 guests from Perth’s business and philanthropic A big thank you to event Major Sponsor and long-term Parkerville community, the event will be held at the regal Government House Children and Youth Care supporter, Hancock Prospecting. Don’t Ballroom on Thursday, July 11th 2019. Starting at 6.30pm, miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable event, only we have no doubt you will be captivated by our special guest a couple of tables remain. Gather a table of 12 for $3,120 speakers, enjoy being serenaded by a live Jazz Quartet, and or purchase your individual ticket for $260 by contacting relish in the canapes, three-course dinner and premium drinks [email protected] or (08) 9290 1200. catered by Fraser’s. PARKERVILLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH CARE SOLD OUT PLATINUM TICKETS r ichar Harris r Crai Challen C AM BENEFIT FOR TELETHON C AM FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE APPOINTED AS CHAIR Mr Wayne Martin AC QC, “I look forward to assisting with the next phase of that growth, former Chief Justice of which will include the commissioning of the Stan & Jean Perron Western Australia, has Child Advocacy Centre in Midland in the latter half of this year. It been appointed as Chair is a matter of profound regret that Stan Perron will not be there of the Board for Parkerville to see the Centre realised, but the Centre will stand as a vibrant Children and Youth Care. continuing tribute to a great and generous West Australian. The new Midland Centre, which is under construction, will extend and When asked for his multiply the services provided at Armadale, using techniques motivations for taking up the that are recognised as world’s best practice.” position Mr Martin stated, “During my service as Chief Parkerville Children and Youth Care CE Basil Hanna said of the Justice, I became painfully appointment, “This is a significant coup for our organisation, aware of the extent of Wayne is a leader in every sense of the word. He brings not child physical and sexual only his governance, leadership skills and experience but also abuse and neglect and its his strong value system which aligns with our values of respect, disastrous consequences. integrity, care and hope. We are excited about his appointment.” I was very pleased when Parkerville’s George Jones Child Advocacy Centre became an integral part of the justice system response to child sexual abuse, enabling victims to undertake necessary justice system processes in a therapeutic and family friendly environment, and which enables appropriate counselling to be initiated as soon as possible.” “I am very pleased to have been offered the opportunity to assist the board and staff of Parkerville to continue their vital work protecting and assisting the most vulnerable members of our community – our kids. Parkerville has an established record From L to R: Wayne Martin, Amanda Paton (Parkerville Director), Penny San Martin (Parkerville Board Member) and Basil Hanna (Parkerville CE) of outstanding performance and service, which has included a at the 2019 AIM WA Pinnacle Awards, where Parkerville were finalists in trajectory of growth and development.” the Innovation category recognising our Child Advocacy Centre work. THANK YOU JEREMY 40under40 WINNER At Parkerville Children and Congratulations to our very Youth Care’s February Board own Director of Therapeutic, meeting, Bishop Jeremy Advocacy Services and James stepped down from Clinical Psychologist Amanda his role as Chair of the Board, Paton who was announced as handing the baton to Wayne a winner at the 2019 Business Martin. Jeremy will remain as News 40under40 awards. a Board Member and we look Amanda has worked with forward to a long tenure in this Parkerville Children and Youth role. Care for over 15 years and Jeremy has said; “At was recognised for her role Parkerville Children and Youth in leading Australia’s first Care, our reputation is such because, in our care for abused Child Advocacy Centre. The George Jones Child Advocacy children and young people, we seek to be sure that no face is Centre provides an award-winning interagency response to the ever forgotten, no human story unheard or overlooked. This is forensic investigation and management of child sexual abuse not about bragging rights, rather it reflects the commitment in WA. Since opening in 2011, the Centre has provided services and self-sacrifice of the Chief Executive, Senior Management to nearly 20,000 children, young people and their families who Group and all the members of staff. From all on the Board, a BIG have experienced trauma from abuse. THANK YOU for all you do!” Amanda used the recognition to send the message that ‘’we can Thank you to Jeremy for his four years of service as Chair, and all play a significant part in raising awareness of child abuse on behalf of all of the Board and staff at Parkerville Children and in our society”. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and Youth Care, thank you for your continued support, compassion, commitment to making a difference in the lives of some of our care, and commitment to what we do and stand for. community’s most vulnerable. CHILD ADVOCACY CENTRE UPDATE Exactly a year since construction began, and the building for the Child Protection and Family Support, partner Aboriginal upcoming Stan & Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre is entering organisation Yokai Healing Our Spirit, Wanslea, Ngala, SJOG its final stages. Raphael Services, architects, artists, community members, children and key George Jones Child Advocacy Centre staff Under the leadership of Peter Hunt Architect and builders Pindan, members have been providing input, thoughts and expertise all four stories have been laid, the roof placed, the internal walls into designing the workspace, décor and children’s murals. are up and the external facade commenced. The external art design is well underway, it will tell a cultural story and be iconic Using the experience gained establishing the first Child for the building - we are excited for you to see it. Advocacy Centre in Armadale, the Centre is sure to be a child- friendly, trauma-informed and culturally safe space where our A building committee consisting of representatives from internal community’s most vulnerable can begin to heal from trauma and external parties residing in the building has been developed. experienced through abuse. Incoming agencies WA Police, Department of Communities, LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY THIS EOFY The $25.4 million Stan & Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre is set to open its doors in October 2019. In keeping with its NAME A ROOM OF YOUR CHOICE predecessor, the George Jones Child Advocacy Centre in Armadale, Australia’s second Child Advocacy Centre will play Reception.................................................................................Call for info. a vital role in providing services to children, young people and Amenities Area............................................................................$150,000 their families who have experienced trauma from abuse.