2022 - 2023 Annual Report

Values We are a values based organisation guided by these core principles: • Respect and inclusive – we recognise people as individuals and welcome their differences • Achievement – we celebrate individual and collective success • Sustainable growth - we provide opportunities to learn and grow • Innovative and customer focussed – we are adaptive and are flexible to customer needs • Generous - We are friendly and welcoming • Authentic and accountable – we act with integrity: we do what we say

Behaviours We will commit to these behaviours because they reflect Self Help Workplace’s values:

Kindness

At Self Help Workplace We welcome everyone We are leaders And we celebrate our achievements

Respect Everyone

We do not swear or tease anyone We are aware and kind to everyone We are polite

Be Heard

We speak up when we have ideas or issues We do not interrupt others We listen to what people have to say

One Team

We work as a team We work safely We are keen to learn and try new things

Quality Work

We help each other We give our customers great service We always do our best

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Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Chairperson’s & General Manager’s Report ............................................................................................... 3 Encore Clothing - Plenty Catering & Hire............................................................................................. 4 Merit Commercial Solutions - Spruce Grounds Maintenance .......................................................... 5 Prime Timber Production - Stephen Forrester Award ....................................................................... 6 Employment Champion Report ................................................................................................................... 7 Self Help Workplace Team - Life Members ................................................................................................ 8 Audited Financial Statements ..........................................................................................................................10 Donations Bequests, Grants & Funding ......................................................................................................17

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Board of Directors Nathan Calman (Chairperson) Nathan Calman is the Brewery Director at J. Boag and Son Brewing in Launceston. Prior to this he worked in a number of roles within the broader Lion business in NSW and TAS over the past 15 years.

Nathan brings experience in the fields of Food Science, Lean Manufacturing, Governance and Strategy.

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Adelaide, the Master Brewer Qualification from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in the UK, a Master of Business Administration from UniSA and has graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.

Karen Robinson (Deputy Chairperson) Karen’s current role is the CEO of Rural Youth which is responsible for Tasmania’s premier rural event – Agfest. Agfest attracts over 60,000 visitors during the three days to visit the sites of over 700 exhibitors.

Before joining Rural Youth five years ago, Karen worked in the not for profit sector in a training and business development role for TL3. This followed an extensive career in banking and managing a range of commercial enterprises in Launceston. Karen will bring her skills in critical thinking and strategic planning to the work of the Board.

Honni Pitt to 7/06/2023 (Treasurer) Honni joined the Board in November 2018 and immediately stepped into the role of Treasurer. Honni brings 20 years of experience in the finance sector, including roles as an auditor, corporate financial accountant and financial controller. Honni joined St Giles as its Chief Financial Officer in October 2020.

Honni is a passionate motoring enthusiast and has served on Boards such as the Launceston Chamber of Commerce and National Automobile Museum of Tasmania.

Genevieve Cother to 28/02/2023 Genevieve Cother is Business Development Manager for The Action Learning Institute, an Ed-tech Startup and registered training organisation. Her areas of interest include sustainability, design and workplace learning. Genevieve holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial Design, a Masters of Sustainable Design and has worked in a variety of manufacturing settings, designing consumer products and business management systems prior to going into business.

Lauren Cannell Lauren joined the Board in May 2022. Lauren is employed as the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator with the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management where she has worked for over 24 years. Lauren brings Emergency Management and specifically 24 years as a police officer and police Supervisor, strategic management and engagement within the State Service generally, including within structures governing disability, such as Premier’s Disability advisory Council and working with vulnerable communities. Lauren also has lived experience of physical disability and advocacy for colleagues with disability.

Angela Burton-Badcock Angela joined the Board on 3 October 2022. Angela brings expertise and many years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising and public relations to Self Help Workplace. Angela has worked with Tourism Tasmania and the Bank of Us and is currently employed as the Marketing Manager with St Giles.

Joey Crawford Dr Joey Crawford is an Academic at the University of Tasmania by day, and a serial entrepreneur by night. He is currently Managing Director of carbon negative gin distillery, Negat-ve Distillery, and has been recognised locally, nationally, and internationally for his innovative research and development. He holds a PhD, Bachelor of Business (First Class Honours), and Bachelor of Education (Professional Honours) from the University of Tasmania. Through managerial roles and employment within the private education industry, Joey developed a well-grounded understanding of strategic challenges in management and leadership that has led to ground-breaking educational and leadership development research being implemented locally and across the globe.

Natalie Mayes 1/11/2022 to 13/06/2023

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Dani Streets 28/10/2021 to 23/08/2022

Chairperson's and General Manager's Report Diamonds are glorious. They are remarkable and resilient. The perfect gem to describe Self Help Workplace’s 60th anniversary which we celebrated this year.

To think that 60 years ago, a group of parents got together to create a business that would employ their soon to be adult children. Their humble yet courageous dream that started with 6 employees working in a weatherboard cottage has grown into a multi-faceted dynamic social enterprise proudly employing 48 adults with a disability working across five commercial business units.

Our vision, mission and values continue to guide every decision and action we take: • • •

Our Vision Is: To sustain and grow our business so people with disability in Tasmania have equal access to work and training.

Our Mission is: A supportive and inclusive social enterprise for people with disability in Tasmania which provides skills development, value for customers and friendship.

Our Values are: Respect & Inclusion; Achievement; Sustainable Growth; Innovation & Customer Focus; Generosity; Authenticity & Accountability.

With this as our compass, Self Help Workplace embarked on a number of initiatives during the year.

One of the key activities has been to enhance the productivity of Prime Timber Production by installing an auto docking saw. This Australian built piece of machinery allows the timber team to cut timber to length in larger quantities and faster than we could using our old radial saws. The docked timber is used to fabricate pallets, boxes and bins. The equipment is being used by our employees who have been trained to use it safely. They are enjoying the opportunity to learn new skills.

This type of innovation was also pursued as we continue to establish our commercial mealworm farm. Mealworms are an important source of protein for some of Australia’s smallest wildlife like micro bats and possums. The mealworms are sold to wildlife carers around the state. With investments from Self Help Workplace, St Giles and the Tasmanian Government (through the community support levy), equipment is being installed to support the expansion of the nursery to full commercial production. Employees are keen to use their training to be part of the mealworm production process.

Our teams in Merit, Encore, Plenty Catering and Hire and Spruce continued to work very hard with all areas exceeding our work and income targets for the year. Our team work together to achieve the individual employment goals for each our employees while meeting the expectations of our customers for quality goods and services delivered in full and on time.

During the year, there were a number of changes in the membership of the Board. We welcomed Angela BurtonBadcock and Lauren Cannell and farewelled Dani Streets, Genevieve Cother, Natalie Mayes and Honni Pitt. We extend our thanks to Genevieve and Honni in particular, who served for several years on the board and whose contribution through their passion, commercial acumen and commitment to the enterprise made a positive difference to Self Help Workplace.

It was terrific to step away from work for a while and celebrate our achievements at the 60th birthday celebrations at the Tailrace. There was dancing, music, awards and lots and lots of laughter and hugs. We are very grateful to all of the Self Help Workplace family, carers, colleagues throughout the disability sector, politicians and many other supporters who joined our celebration. It was a terrific evening.

The party was the culmination of a year of special events. Just before Christmas, the Mayor of Launceston, the Hon Danny Gibson visited Self Help Workplace and gave the team special 60th anniversary commemorative badges.

We wear them with pride.

Achieving a milestone of 60 years is not time to relax and think that the job is done. The Board, employees, staff, our network of families and supporters and our valued customers and suppliers will continue to strive together to build new employment opportunities for people with disability so they can enjoy independent and fulfilling lives of their choosing. This is our legacy and our dream.

Nathan Calman Chairperson

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Donna Bain General Manager

Encore has had another productive year resulting in us achieving budget, thanks to all the hard work put in by the employees who did the washing, drying, ironing, and pricing of the garments, kept the store tidy and assisted customers.

There has been an increase in Encore evenings, with regular clients making bookings every 2 months for team-building exercises.

We have been striving to recycle as much donated clothing as possible to minimise what goes into landfill. If it isn’t suitable for us to sell in Encore or use for rag, we pass it on to other organizations for their upcycle use.

This year, some employees underwent training in retail operations that included sales and window dressing, this has seen one employee, Jacquie, even more keen to move into open employment in the retail sector so she is continuing her in-store training in POS procedures to help her achieve that goal.

We appreciate the continued support of the Launceston community who have made quality donations to the store and to the City of Launceston and the Tasmanian Government for their generous waste concessions. All of this helps us direct the income from Encore back into the enterprise which supports our employees achieve their work and life goals.

I wish to thank our loyal customers for their continued support during the past year and our dedicated volunteers, Linden and May, for their tireless efforts in keeping Encore running smoothly.

Selena Hext Supervisor This year, there has been a rise in employees moving to independent living and they are keen to learn basic cooking skills to help them become more self-sufficient. Being capable of preparing themselves a home cooked meal can have a huge impact on their health, morale and independence.

When an employee starts their three month roster in the kitchen, we sit together and create a cooking / learning plan personalised to them and their specific needs and goals. Being on the kitchen roster also provides employees with training and experience in the catering side of the business. Knowing that they are preparing food to feed the businesses community is extremely rewarding and empowering.

A couple of area improvements this year include installation of a new commercial dishwasher, a wall mount TV in the canteen (to display important events, notices and photographs) and a mix of bright canteen chairs that have provided a great pop of colour to the dining room. But we are most excited about the installation of a greenhouse (generously funded by the City of Launceston) that will be used to grow fresh produce year round to use in the kitchen and to provide employees for use in their own home cooking.

This year, we have introduced some new healthy choice lunch options to the canteen menu including a selection of fruit smoothies and a larger range of sandwiches. These have proven very popular and I am grateful to everyone who has supported the canteen by purchasing these and other items for their lunch and morning tea. I also want to extend thanks to our many, loyal catering customers including MAIB, NTDC, Eskleigh and the Launceston Chamber of Commerce who continue to order our platters for their meetings and events.

After a COVID hiatus, the Self Help Workplace bus is now back on the road on weekends as it has been hired by several community groups.

The affordable hire fee makes it very attractive for our local clubs and associations. We continue to promote the training room as an ideal training and meeting facility. Flooded with natural light with delicious catering available, the room has been hired by several organisations and we look forward to hosting even more visits.

Dianne Haworth Life Skills Coordinator

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The Merit team has been working hard this year providing quality work for our loyal customers.

Among a wide variety of tasks for other customers, we have continued cleaning pharmaceutical totes for Symbion. Totes are used to transport pharmacy items to health facilities around Launceston. The team also provided assembly, mailout and print finishing services for Seedhouse, Foot & Playsted, Flying Colours, Key 2 Property, Royal Flying Doctors and Australia Post.

With COVID being more controlled, we also welcomed back event work such as preparing AGFEST gift bags for St Lukes Health and assembling food containers for Mushpit in readiness for the festival session.

It isn’t all about work though. This year saw our employees continue to grow their network outside of the workplace by attending movie and bowling nights. They have also embraced our new Dinner Club, to provide employees the opportunity to enjoy a restaurant meal with their coworkers and staff. We would like to thank the Newstead Hotel for their hospitality and our own staff for being a terrific support.

Employees have completed work funded training in first aid, business software, food handling, retail operations, numeracy & literacy and cyber awareness. Feedback from employees was very positive with comments such as “that was fun”, “I learnt a lot” and “I’m excited that I passed and received a certificate.”

Our team is always evolving. As we said goodbye to some employees who moved on to other work and adventures, we welcomed others who are eager to learn and work hard to continue to provide a quality service to all our amazing customers in 2023-2024.

Kim Nielsen Mitchell Senior Supervisor

Spruce Grounds Maintenance has again shown significant growth from the previous years.

Since its inception, this has been a constant trend and is a pleasing accomplishment. This is a direct result of exceptional time management and leadership within the team while providing quality services to all our customers.

The grounds crew currently services 9 NDIS, 10 Private/Residential and 6 commercial customers during a fine weather month.

Changes in season determine the frequency of the service we provide to this broad range of customers.

Our enthusiastic team led by myself and Andrew Davidson, have again enjoyed completing their daily tasks, weather permitting. Good communication during inclement weather periods has not affected our ability to provide high quality worksmanship safely and to our customers satisfaction.

The Spruce crew are continuing to seize new opportunities that best support our employees with opportunities to participate in meaningful and productive work safely. Each day, the team jump in the truck and leave the site with a new adventure to conquer. After a busy day it is common for the team to enjoy some music on the way back to Self Help Workplace and share in amazing treats sometimes gifted by satisfied clients We again thank our incredible customer base for their support of our business during the year.

Mark Nason Team Leader

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Prime Timber has achieved yet another outstanding year by exceeding budget once again.

Our team has again demonstrated their versatility and skills, delivering a wide range of products for our customers. Maintaining safety remains our number one priority and we are pleased to highlight the improvements made in our production area and extend our deep appreciation to our dedicated volunteer Rodney Smith who contributed significantly to overhauling various areas, including repainted walkways and safety zones, and the installation of safety bollards and other spaces. We have also continued to invest in equipment upgrades to strengthen our safety systems such as scissor lift tables and walkways that cover cords.

We have seen a significant increase in training in Prime Timber. One of the main innovations in Prime Timber in the last twelve months has been the purchase and installation of an auto docking saw and ancillary improvements such as widening the entrance way.

The installation of the saw has opened doors to fresh opportunities for our amazing team to learn new skills and tasks. Employees have been trained to program the equipment and operate it safely, including feeding the timber through the unit and tailing out (stacking the completed product). The productivity gains have been very strong which has increased the capability of the team to more easily meet their production deadlines. The saw has not resulted in any job losses and has actually created more employment and training opportunities. This is consistent with Self Help Workplace’s mission to design its work process around its people. Our team comes first in all our decisions.

The auto docking saw has also allowed us to streamline processes.

With the auto saw replacing two of our old docking stations, we have been able to introduce two new assembly stations. This has assisted with production and improved safety as it removes the need for forklifts to be used around employees.

As always, we are pleased to be able to deliver a quality product to our loyal customers and we thank them for their continued support.

The team will continue to pursue new businesses opportunities to take advantage of growing and emerging industries around the state in sectors as diverse as agribusiness, manufacturing and construction.

The diversity of Prime Timber operations, productive relationships with suppliers and customers and a commitment to our people are the reasons for the unit’s continued success.

Caig Fox Area Coordinator

Stephen Forrester Award Andrew Davidson Andrew started work with Self Help Workplace in the Prime Timber Production area in July 2019. He immediately fitted in and was quick to learn the skills needed to produce quality timber products. Andrew came to work with a forklift licence and horticulture training already under his belt so, it wasn’t long before he was being used as a back-up forklift driver and was scheduled on the Spruce Grounds Maintenance crew, where he became a valuable asset to the team and a pretty talented driver on the ride on mower!

Andrew is one of the most polite and respectful people you would ever meet so had no trouble making many friends in the workplace and is now a regular at social gatherings outside of work.

This award is given in remembrance of Stephen Forrester, an exemplary employee of Self Help Workplace who sadly passed in 1996. This year, Andrew had the deserved honour of being presented with his award by Stephen Forrester’s wife Suzette.

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Employment Champion Report The role of the Employment Champion is to walk alongside our employees to support them to achieve their work and life goals.

Reflecting on an outstanding year of growth and empowerment, it is easy to take pride in the achievements and progress made by the incredible team at Self Help. From mastering new workplace equipment to honing skills in all areas across the workplace we remained focused on upskilling our employees.

With the addition of the new auto docking saw in Prime Timber we have seen several employees be able to learn to operate and work alongside supervisors to increase their skills and productivity. Maddie especially has really found her place with this equipment and it has been great to see her confidence grow with tailing out timber and preparing packs.

Plenty Catering had 3 new employees join its rotating roster with Andrew C, Vanessa and Melody preparing meals for canteen and catering services. This has been a wonderful opportunity as not only has it increased their range of activities they can do at work, they have learned and practised skills they have been able to apply at home.

We also remained focused on upskilling our work force by continuing our relationship with St Michaels RTO. Fourteen employees completed certification in both First Aid and in Using Business Software. We also saw several employees work with our Literacy and Numeracy Trainer Libby in a program to refine their skills in counting, money handling and budgeting.

This past year we welcomed new members to the team with Vanessa and Kathryn joining the Merit Solutions team and Pavel joining the team in Prime Timber. It’s fantastic to have new faces on board, contributing to both areas.

Our monthly Workers Forum meeting changed its format this year to allow for more feedback opportunities, this has seen the inclusion of a Monthly Question that has led to changes to the workplace and events like the staff and employee dinner club. The Workers Forum also do regular walks around the site to look for safety issues that have been followed up. Some of Self Help Workplace’s directors have also been able to attend meetings and have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the employees and hear their issues and ideas directly. We will continue to encourage everyone to take part in the forum as it is a fantastic opportunity to make suggestions and have a voice.

A big thank you to our employees, staff and supports that continue to help us achieve amazing outcomes for all. I look forward to seeing what we can achieve in the coming year.

Daniel Hawes Employment Champion

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The Team

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Adrian

Ailsa

Alex

Andrew

Andrew

Andrew

Anita

Courtney

Craig

Dale

Daniel

Daniel

Darren

Eliza

Ernie

Garry

Gerard

Hamish

Hannah

Holly

Jacquie

James

Jodie

Julieanne

Karen

Karen

Karmen

Kathryn

Katie

Katie

Kelly

Lel

Lyn

Maddie

Melody

Monica

Nancy

Norma

Pavel

Richard

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Robert

Roger

Sarah

Sarah

Sean

Vanessa

Julie

The Staff

Craig

Daniel

Dianne

Donna

Jess

Kim

Mark

Phil

Selena

Tracey

The Volunteers and Casuals

Linden

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May

Rodney

Life Members Mrs M Barrett Mr K Bassett Ms L Bever Ms A Boland Mr P Bushby Miss K Chick Mr G Crawford Mrs J Crawford Mr R Crawford Mr A Dingemanse Mrs L Farrington Mr D Kean Mr D Kerr Mrs F Layton

Mr G Little Mrs M Ridgers Mrs D Rosier Mr M Rosier Mr C Smith Mr D Smith Mrs J Stoward Mr S Stoward Mr R Thomas Mr R Tronerud Mrs M Walker Mr R Walker Mr A Wilson RSID

Audited Financial Report Income Statement For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Note

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Balance Sheet As At 30 June 2023

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Statement of Changes in Equity For The Year Ended 30 June 2023

Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 30 June 2023

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Notes to the Financial Statements The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Notes to the For Financial Statements 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Basis of Preparation These financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012. The board has determined that the not-for-profit Association is not a reporting entity.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.

The following specific accounting policies, which are consistent with previous periods unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. Where items have been reallocated between line items in the financial statements, comparative figures have been reallocated accordingly to ensure comparability is maintained. (b) Revenue and other income Government funding and other grant revenue is recognised in the period in which the services funded by the grant are to be provided by the association. Where grants are received that relate to future periods, that portion of the grant is recognised as a liability on the balance sheet called grants in advance.

Sales revenue is recognised on transfer of goods to the customer as this is deemed to be the point in time when risks and rewards are transferred and there is no longer any ownership or effective control over the goods.

Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received. Interest is recognised when received.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). (c) Taxation Status Self Help Workshop Inc. (ABN 46 307 410 837) trading as Self Help Workplace and Encore Clothing is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with Deductible Gift Recipient Status (DGR) and is endorsed to access the following taxation concessions: • GST Concessions • Fringe Benefits Tax Exemption • Income Tax Exemption • Donations to Self Help Workshop Inc. over $2.00 are tax deductible. (d) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

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(e) Accounts Receivables Trade receivables and other receivables are recorded at amounts due less any allowance for doubtful debts. Bad debts are written off during the period in which it becomes apparent that the amounts will not be recoverable. (f ) Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Buildings are not depreciated.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. (g) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST. (h) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.

Provision is made for the Association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits have been measured at the amount unpaid at the reporting date at current payrates plus related on-costs, in respect of the employee’s service up to that date.

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Notes to the Financial Statements cont.

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Self Help Workshop Inc Trading as Self Help Workplace ABN: 46 307 410 837 Adress: 414 Hobart Road, YOUNGTOWN TAS 7249 Phone: (03) 6344 7133 Website: www.selfhelp.com.au

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Directors Declaration For The Year Ended 30 June 2023

In the opinion of the Treasurer, the financial report as set out on pages 10 -14

Auditor’s Independence Declaration To the Directors of Self Help Workshop Inc.

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Independent Auditor's Report To the members of Self Help Workshop Inc.

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report We have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report of Self Help Workshop Inc (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the balance sheet, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.

Opinion In our opinion the accompanying financial report of Self Help Workshop Inc has been prepared in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (‘the Act’), including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: •

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control.

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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.

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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

(b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1, and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.

Basis of Accounting Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting.

The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors’ financial reporting responsibilities under the ACNC Act. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the ACNC Act and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 and the ACNC Act and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

Date 09/08/2023

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Donations, Bequests, Grants & Funding Thank you to the following organisations, businesses and funds for providing financial or in kind support and goods for various projects and upgrades.

Northern Disability Service Providers Regional Emergency & Disaster Plan – Community Support Levy Washing Machines – Community Support Levy Mealworm Nursery Fit-out – Community Support Levy Internet Services – TasmaNet Life Skills Program – Bruce Wall Foundation PPE – Becks

Corporate Members We would like to thank our 2021-2022 Corporate Members for their support and ongoing commitment to Self Help Workplace.

Launceston Chamber of Commerce Sim Crawcour EL Conveyancing Negat-ve Distillery Cybernated