Annual Report Report 2014 Our New Brand Strap Line Our credentials and our history. Curl Curl Beach Depicting the seaside location of Stewart Natural Starfish Icon House. A ‘gold star’ of approval High Five as well as enhancing our A youthful physical location. celebration of the personal achievements that Our Name are delivered at Proud and strong with the Stewart House. children’s hands rising out of our good name. New Stewart House Logo & Brand Identity The Stewart House logo is a celebration of the personal achievements children gain from the professional services and care provided by Stewart House. The logo is an icon, wedded to our name and tag line. We want the viewer to see in the logo and strap line - CHANGING CHILDREN’S LIVES SINCE 1931 - the light, joy and nurturing that STEWART HOUSE bring to the lives of the children in our care. The logo has been created as a losenge, and should always be shown as a whole. It consists of several elements, all of which when brought together, properly portray the Stewart House brand. Shown on this page are the elements which make up the Stewart House logo. BLUE YELLOW SOFT WHITE STEWART HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 About Us Stewart House - Changing children’s lives since 1931 Every year 1,800 public school children attend our safe haven next to Curl Curl beach at no cost to their parents or carers. During a 12 day stay they are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment. Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being. This experience provides children with a much needed break from their current circumstance. Our children are inspired to see beyond the present and to have real hope and positive aspirations for their future. Board of Directors Stewart House Committees Graeme Philpotts In 2014 the following committees operated: Chief Executive Officer Audit Risk and Compliance Committee Barry Johnson Mark Rice (chair) Chairman Marilyn Bourne Tom Croker Ken Boston Richard Hoskins Tom Croker Barry Johnson Ken Dixon Anthony Dombkins Governance and Richard Hoskins Nominations Board Committee Michelle Reincastle Michelle Reincastle (chair) Mark Rice Tom Croker Marilyn Walker Barry Johnson “ Stewart House Mission We provide a range of caring experiences within a quality health, education and “ recreation environment in order to improve the self-esteem, resilience, social skills and general well-being of children in need from NSW and ACT public schools. STEWART HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Student Profile Stewart House Profile 2011 - 2014 Identified support needs 2014 2013 2012 2011 117 7% Peer / adult interaction Mainstream 1650 1610 1624 1712 273 17% Peer acceptance Groups 19 19 19 20 151 9% Behaviour Special needs 120 180 120 62 262 16% Social skill development Groups 2 3 2 1 160 10% Emotional resilience Schools 850 847 829 748 Identified health needs on arrival ATSI 394 (24%) 351(22%) 355 (22%) 349 (20%) NESB 136 (8%) 164 (10%) 140 (9%) 157 (9%) 107 6% Allergies Return visitor 62 (4%) 185 (11%) 44 (3%) 81 (5%) 435 26% Health issues 120 7% ADHD medication Major reason for nomination 192 12% Other medication 206 12% Isolation 254 15% Asthma needs 622 38% Economic disadvantage Health interventions 1227 74% Lack of opportunity 328 20% Pediculosis Significant student issues 824 49% Triage in house 295 18% Victims of neglect 131 8% Medical centre 222 13% Victims of domestic violence 145 9% Victims of abuse 12% Hearing anomalies 247 15% In care of extended family 183 Reviews by Macquarie University 254 15% FACS involvement not in parental care 88% Dental assessment 316 19% Too many carer responsibilities 65% Fluoride 236 14% Needs a break from siblings or peers 92% Further examination required Family issues 91% Local Treatment 448 27% Mental illness at home 93% Eye assessment 228 14% Drug / alcohol abuse in the home 17% Further examination required 406 25% Crisis 103 Glasses provided by Teachers Health 182 11% Custody 239 14% Sole parent STEWART HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Student Profile 300 262 | 201 250 Grade profile of children 197 | 190 200 150 110 | 118 100 63 | 88 85 | 55 61 | 56 51 | 39 50 24 | 15 10 | 12 5 | 6 1 1 0 K Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 300 250 251 | 192 Age profile of children 200 175 | 174 150 102 | 97 101 | 111 100 75 | 45 60 | 67 45| 37 50 37 | 35 5 | 11 10 | 8 0 3 2 | 3 1 6 yo 7 yo 8 yo 9 yo 10 yo 11 yo 12 yo 13 yo 14 yo 15 yo 16 yo 17 yo 18yo STEWART HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Chairman’s Report In last year’s report I stated: High Fives at Stewart House! “On reflection, I believe that 2013 will be considered one of our best years ever and pivotal to ensuring the In Term 4, 2014 we proudly launched a new brand. The logo depicts two hands ‘high fiving’ in front of the actual continued success of Stewart House”. Curl Curl beach surfline with sky and sand – a view every So it proved to be. At the end of 2014, we recorded not student wakes up to at Stewart House. The ‘Southern only the largest operating expenses in our history but also Cross’ and ‘Stewie the Dolphin’, used as logos in the past, the largest surplus! did not really convey the essence of what we do. Stewart House has never looked better, has never The new logo, with a ‘high five’, instantly shows a friendly, been in such a fortunate financial position, has comfortable and uplifting exchange between two children, which we feel depicts the best possible outcome never been better cared for and has never applied of a stay at Stewart House – children leaving with positive such intense scrutiny to ensuring a seamless aspirations for a future beyond their current circumstance. integrated program meets the needs of children High Fiving is a celebration and we feel that is appropriate entrusted to us by public schools from across for our logo as we celebrate with students a constructive NSW and the ACT. impact across their 12-day stay and beyond. The logo was designed by On Create Communications Thank you on a pro bono basis. Although the logo has changed, All of this could not have been achieved without steadfast the purpose of Stewart House in providing much-needed support from public educators and administration staff in respite for public school children remains the same and NSW, a myriad of loyal private donors, organisations and this is reflected in the tagline accompanying the new logo corporations. The financial support and encouragement – CHANGING CHILDREN’S LIVES SINCE 1931. received from stakeholders, backers, sponsors and This rebranding has defined a clear and succinct Stewart advocates is our life blood and we have never been House policy - to change the lives of children in difficult healthier! circumstances and to give them hope and aspiration for John Harold Dugdale (19/7/1918 – 20/11/2013; formerly of the future. This has been its purpose since 1931. Strathfield, late of Umina Beach) was one such supporter. In 2014, Stewart House was a most grateful recipient of Our strategy is very neatly set out in our consumer one eighth of his estate ($625,000). John Dugdale was engagement statement. What we do is: a former Inspector of Schools, known by many in the broader education community for his involvement with • withdraw 1800 children annually for twelve days the Teachers RSL Sub-Branch and one who championed respite care in a safe house at no cost to their parents; the work of Stewart House. His legacy will enable us to • provide them with dental, optical, hearing and medical look closely at our current service provision and to plan treatment and screening; and for facilities fit for the purpose of taking Stewart House into its second century of operation. • involve them in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being. Chairman’s Report That is our strategy. The three things we do, to change in a vacancy created by extended leave, consolidation the lives of children. In 2014, we proudly engaged 1,770 of the executive leadership team towards the students from 850 NSW and ACT public schools in this end of the year and increased provisions for leave process. entitlements. • Depreciation expense increased $36k due to capital Our financial position improvements last year. Roof restoration, theatre and The company’s financial statements are included in this playground have been depreciated for a full year in annual report and I encourage the reader to review these 2014. statements and accompanying notes as they disclose • Catering and health care increased by $22k due to a wealth of information about Stewart House. I am very general increases in groceries and health related pleased to announce a surplus for the sixth consecutive consumables. year coinciding with the six years of the new company’s operations. • Occupancy and building maintenance increased $59k due mainly to renovation of the two largest The reported net surplus for the company increased dormitories and additional costs for the replacement by $555,488 to $720,048 for the year ended 31 of carpet, painting and electrical. December 2014. The company’s statement of financial position discloses net assets of $17,753,902 as at 31 • Other expenses increased $81k due to one-off December 2014. This compares to $15,022,841 last year costs associated with rebranding ($35k), write-off ($14,858,282 in 2012).