YMCA Victoria 2015 Community Impact Report

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YMCA VICTORIA

COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4//5 LEADERSHIP REPORT

A letter from YMCA Victoria Board Chair A letter from YMCA Victoria Chief Executive

6//7 A YEAR IN REVIEW

Getting back to nature Creating a community hub

18//19 MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors of YMCA Victoria

20//21 THANK YOU! Donors Bequests Grants

8//9 OUR IMPACT AT A GLANCE

Healthy happy people Helping families connect Our amazing volunteers Empowering young people Working with young people Giving back

10//11 HEALTHY LIVING

Kevin learns to swim Gary increases his mobility Cassandra turns her life around

12//13 EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

The power of a positive mentor Helping young people become body confident Thomas builds a bright future for himself

14//15 SOCIAL IMPACT

Isabel and Jim are part of the League of Extraordinary Grandparents A great escape for those who usually stay at home Camp Manyung all access high ropes

16//17 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Our financial year Our entities Financial position

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LEADERSHIP REPORT

As a not for profit organisation, we remained focused on building connected communities and helping those who face challenges, disadvantage or who are disconnected.

The YMCA Board of Directors know it is imperative we apply contemporary governance and leadership practices to ensure we can deliver sustainable impact across Victoria. I am so proud of our staff and volunteers. We all work together to create a safe and supportive environment in which we work in order to deliver the best possible outcomes for the communities we serve.

Through our health-promoting programs and services we ensure optimal value is derived from every dollar earned or donated.

Each year people walk through our doors millions of times. Each time they do, our aim is that they leave feeling healthier and happier.

In this report we have highlighted a number of stories that illustrate the important services we provide to more than 5,000 people each year who are at risk of experiencing poor health outcomes due to disadvantage, cultural background, disabilities, or lack of financial resources.

We are able to provide this support due to the work of our staff and volunteers who fundraise through events like the YMCA Swimathon, our fun runs, and other community fundraising events.

Anthea Hancocks YMCA Victoria Board Chair

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It’s been an incredible year and I couldn’t be more proud of our people.

We’re making positive changes towards truly embracing our vision of all Victorians being healthier, happier and more connected, no matter what their circumstances.

We’ve been living and breathing our vision in everything we do. From ensuring all of our 6,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers have completed accredited safeguarding children and young people training, to rolling-out our healthy food and beverages policy and vastly reducing the amount of unhealthy foods available in all YMCA managed facilities and centres.

It is steps like these that make us a stronger organisation and enable us to deliver a better experience in the communities we work with.

During the 2014-15 financial year we’ve seen some exciting changes – we’ve taught over 58,000 kids how to swim, formed strong partnerships with local governments and health promoting organisations, and have continued to diversify the programs we offer in order to ensure no one misses out.

Peter Burns YMCA Victoria Chief Executive

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A YEAR IN REVIEW There are so many amazing things we could highlight. A huge focus of our work over the last year has been creating safe and supportive environments for the young people we work with. Whether in our children’s services, camps, out of hours school care and holiday care, or through our youth services and community programs.

Here are just two ways we’re helping kids connect with nature and each other.

GETTING BACK TO NATURE There is a link between outdoor adventure experiences and positive mental health and wellbeing.

This is why in 2014 Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp has started running a monthly Nature Play Club. The club offers a wide range of activities that kids aged 3-12 and their parents can enjoy together.

Trish Healey, YMCA Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp Manager, said “Outdoor programs help build resilience in young people.

And unfortunately, there are fewer opportunities for young people to experience the outdoors in a supportive and safe environment than there used to be. By creating an ongoing program of exciting one day sessions we are engaging more young people in nature.”

Activities include a giant swing session, cycling on the mountain bike trail, and an open water learning experience.

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This is an educational activity providing information about how to stay safe in and around water while having fun, plus some free time to kick back and have a swim.

Trish said, “Ultimately, we want to help young people in our community make connections with the outdoors, build resilience in relationships, and explore the natural world.”

CREATING A COMMUNITY HUB At the YMCA Taylors Hill Community Hub, we’re able to build strong community connections using a child-centred approach to care through a partnership with the Taylors Hill Primary School where the centre is located.

Our educators run a diverse and exciting mix of quality programs including:

“Our Out of School Hours Care educators attend school assemblies and collaborate with teachers and families, all to provide the most holistic approach to caring for the children.”

• Long day care for preschool aged children • Four-year-old kindergarten • Before and after school care for children attending Taylors Hill Primary School • School holiday programs (vacation care) for all children aged five to 12 years.

Narelle Cahill, Centre Manager, said, “We recognise that childhood is a time for laying foundations for future health, and ensuring children are educated about behaviours that promote healthy lifestyles.”

“By being on the same site as the school, our children have an even stronger connection between early years and primary education experiences.”

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OUR IMPACT

AT A GLANCE In 2014-15 we continued to work with communities to create healthy, happy and connected people. As a not-for-profit, a big part of doing this is giving back to those who need it most.

HEALTHY HAPPY PEOPLE People interacted with our programs and services 18,216,007 times

HELPING FAMILIES CONNECT Nearly 3,000 people doing the tough job of raising kids on their own attended one of our 49 single parent events or meet-ups

549 dads connected at support sessions or on camp

171 participants with Acquired Brain Injury and their families took part in YMCA Heads Together camp And 126 adults, with physical or intellectual away as part of YMCA Escapes program

OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS We have 1,200 VOLUNTEERS

127,525 people were members of the Y 66,189 aquatics and health and wellness members got active 58,042 children learned to swim, which is 2,000 MORE than last year!

3,294 Victorians held gymnastics memberships

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Who worked 71,864 HOURS Which is priceless!

disabilities, went

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE 20 disadvantaged young people found employment through YMCA ReBuild, and a further 10 found ongoing employment through the YMCA Bridge Project

458 male offenders were part of the Work Planning & Life Skills Training program – half while still in custody

WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

We ran a year-long mentoring program for 24 highly disadvantaged young people living on housing estates There were four YMCA Connect

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4,345 families participated in early learning, before and after school care and school holiday programs at 36 locations

Camps for 180 vulnerable young

610 children participated in three and four year old kindergarten

800 disadvantaged young people benefited from after-school, weekend and school holiday programs on the Richmond and Collingwood housing estates

46 children with additional needs (age six months to 15 years old) participated in

And 880 young people took part in leadership camps and programs: YMCA Launchpad, Youth Parliament and YMCA EVOLVE

And 215,173

our programs

young people attended one of our seven camps

GIVING BACK Local programs and services, and major fundraising events like the YMCA Swimathon and Eltham Fun Run, helped us raise This will enable us to give 4,875 Victorians access to our programs and centres.

Who we’ve helped

$1,060,683.

Beneficiaries 38%

68% - Low socio-economic 21% - People with a disability 7% - Newly arrived/CALD 4% - Indigenous

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15%

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5% 1% Aquatic education

Health & wellness

Aquatic activities

Children’s programs

Camps

Youth programs

2%

3%

Disability

Other

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KEVIN LEARNS TO SWIM

HEALTHY LIVING

Swimming lessons are part of growing up in Australia, but due to a number of barriers some kids miss out. We know we need to break down the barriers so everyone can learn to be safe around water, no matter what their circumstances. Up until now, there have been no swimming lessons in Melbourne for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. This puts people who are Deaf or who have hearing impairments at a greater risk of drowning. And the incidence of drowning is at a ten year high in Victoria. But the good news is that things are changing.

At Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre, the YMCA has started a unique program for the Deaf and hard of hearing.

There are currently 15 young people, ranging from three to twenty-six years old, who are part of the program which has been running since November 2014.

A teenager named Kevin from Clayton started swimming lessons for the first time last year. When he first arrived, swim teacher Laura May noticed immediately that Kevin couldn’t walk unassisted in the water. He had not been taught how to swim. Kevin is non-verbal and uses sign language to communicate.

Laura is AUSLAN proficient, and is passionate about helping the Deaf and hearing impaired learn to swim. With Laura’s support, over six months Kevin learnt to swim 25 metres freestyle.

Laura combines her swim teaching skills with her ability to communicate through sign language to provide one-on-one swim and water safety lessons for Deaf children and adults.

She has been holding one-on-one lessons for Deaf children and adults to teach swimming and water safety skills. Laura said the program is incredibly important, “With limited AUSLAN swimming instructors, Deaf children and adults are put into mainstream classes where they find it nearly impossible to follow the class structure and fall behind the rest of the class.” She said the classes give people who are Deaf and hard of hearing the opportunity of learning swimming skills “which can sometimes be taken for granted!”

“We constantly have to be conscious of where our student is looking. When explaining drills, instructors must ensure the student is focused on the communication. We also stay very close to the student as they practice the skills, and tap them on the arm or shoulder asking them to stop to explain adjustments to their stroke.”

Right now, people come from as far away as Laverton, Newport and Clayton to take part in the program run in Northcote.

The program was established through generous donations made by people in the local community via the YMCA Swimathon, our national fundraising event which helps provide swimming access to people with disabilities.

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GARY INCREASES HIS MOBILITY Twenty years ago Gary was involved in a motorboat accident which left him with an Acquired Brain Injury. The accident changed his life and left him with short term memory loss, difficulty speaking and limited mobility.

Gary was in a coma for four months and hospitalised for a year. Initially, doctors told Gary and his family that he would need a wheelchair to get around, and he’d have to stay in a nursing home for the remainder of his life.

Fuelled by sheer determination Gary climbed the hills of Pascoe Vale, often falling, but with support he was able to teach himself to walk again. Gary and his family knew he needed to keep fit and active in order to help his recovery.

In 2013, Gary joined the YMCA at Coburg Leisure Centre with the goal of improving his fitness and increasing his mobility. The welcoming environment and supportive staff have meant he keeps coming back.

Gary comes to the centre five times a week and completes a comprehensive strength training program in the pool followed by a one hour water aerobics class.

Janine Bates, Acting Centre Manager at Coburg Leisure Centre said, “Gary is an absolute inspiration. His dedication is a reminder that our bodies are amazing and with lots of hard work we can all reach our personal fitness goals.

I think Gary likes the social side of coming to the centre almost as much as he enjoys jumping into the pool!”

Since joining, Gary wakes full of energy, and has noticed an increase in his fitness since he started coming to the centre.

It has helped Gary increase his movement and balance, and the buoyancy of the water helps him exercise with a lot less stress on his bones and joints.

Gary’s partner Robyn said, “The aqua activity classes have motivated Gary even more, and his love for communicating with staff and patrons, has further improved his speech.”

CASSANDRA TURNS HER LIFE AROUND Following an injury to her knee, YMCA member Cassandra began seeing Ben, an Exercise Physiologist at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre. She had a Grade 2 strain of medial cruciate ligament in her right knee.

Cassandra said, “I started working with Ben in July 2013 and at this time I was injured, unfit and overweight. With Ben’s consistent help, once a week, I have had a full recovery from my knee injury, have significantly increased my overall fitness and lost over 20kgs. This has helped me become more confident in my overall fitness and approach to life.”

Ben said, “Cassandra has worked really hard on making exercise part of her routine. She often takes part in group fitness classes and swims 2km, which has helped her lose weight at a steady and healthy pace. These days Cassandra competes in fun runs and short triathlons inspiring others around her to change their lives through exercise!”

Currently nearly two thirds of Australian adults and a quarter of kids are overweight or obese, and excess weight around vital organs causes many complex health conditions.

“At the Y, we’re bridging the gap between primary and preventive health.

GPs refer patients to see an Exercise Physiologist at one of many community settings, like Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre where I’m based.”

Cassandra has now totally recovered from her knee injury and is able to play netball again, and start up dance classes.

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THE POWER OF A POSITIVE MENTOR With one in four young Australians suffering from mental health issues, it’s important to create a supportive environment to help build confidence and resilience. For the last three years YMCA Southern Peninsula Youth Services has done just that, through running a girls only retreat for teenagers referred through local schools.

In 2015, 12 girls were given an opportunity to get away from their everyday environments, bond with other girls, and spend time with positive female mentors.

Before going on the five-day retreat, the girls were asked to complete a questionnaire which revealed that 90% of the group had difficulty sleeping, irregular eating patterns, didn’t exercise at all, and had been on, or were currently taking, antidepressants prescribed for anxiety or depression.

When asked to list words they felt best described themselves, the girls used adjectives such as unsure, scared, empty and angry.

Jeanette Horsley, Director of YMCA Southern Peninsula Youth Services said, “The retreat aims to help these vulnerable teenagers develop a more intimate understanding of themselves and their behaviour. And to consider the impact specific behaviour has on their mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing.”

“These young women don’t necessarily have supportive home environments. We try to give them the confidence to make positive choices, form connections, and learn healthy habits.”

Supported by a team of female mentors and Dr Chris Corcos, a Psychiatrist with the National Institute of Integrated Medicine, the program is structured around shared stories that introduce the girls to strategies, attitudes and actions to help them make better choices.

Elisha, who is 17, said going on the retreat allowed her to meet people she wouldn’t otherwise have met. “The workshops have helped me achieve things I have struggled with. Most importantly I have learned to accept myself as I am, and to not be so self-critical. Because of the support, I no longer hate myself and have started enjoying life and the world around me.”

The questionnaire on departure showed that 80% of the girls felt more positive after the retreat, and 72% said they had new skills and strategies to help them manage their anxiety and improve their sleeping habits.

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FELT POSITIVE

LEARNED NEW SKILLS

80%

72%

HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BECOME BODY CONFIDENT It is estimated that around one in ten Australians are affected by an eating disorder, with adolescence being the peak period of onset.

Lily, 18, wants to change this. Through YMCA LaunchPad, she is helping other young people to become healthier, happier and love their bodies.

YMCA LaunchPad is a camp run by the YMCA Victoria Youth Leadership and Development Unit that introduces young people to the concept of social enterprise to bring about positive social change. The program is run by a taskforce of young social entrepreneurs who work with participants like Lily, and inspire them to pursue their passions.

Through the workshops, YMCA LaunchPad created a space that allowed Lily to talk about her experience with an eating disorder.

“I felt a real pride when I recovered. I’d never felt like that before.”

Lily wants to use her experience on YMCA LaunchPad to create a schools program that increases awareness and reduces misconceptions about eating disorders. She hopes that it will help others to recognise eating disorders and know where and how to get treatment.

“I dream of a world where all boys and girls love their bodies.”

Lily is just one of many young, budding social entrepreneurs using YMCA LaunchPad to transform their ideas into positive action in society.

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE THOMAS BUILDS A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HIMSELF Former YMCA ReBuild employee Thomas lives by the motto that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Like many of the young people supported by ReBuild, Thomas faced challenges and made mistakes, which resulted in him becoming involved in the youth justice system.

Knowing how important employment is to getting back on track, he was determined to make the most out of his second chance at ReBuild.

Late in 2014, his hard work, dedication and attitude was noticed by a corporate partner of ReBuild, international service company Serco.

Serco had employed ReBuild to assist with a City of Melbourne parks and gardens maintenance contract.

Thomas was on a crew that worked with Serco and made an impression straight away. Whether it was landscaping, plumbing or turf management, Thomas demonstrated great know how and reliability.

Before long Serco specifically asked for Thomas whenever help was needed and ReBuild manager Gary Sinclair had complete confidence allowing Thomas to work independently without a crew leader. It didn’t take long for Serco contract manager Andrew Smith to formally offer Thomas a plumbing apprenticeship which he promptly accepted.

Andrew said he was thrilled to recruit Thomas to the Serco team and relished the opportunity to support ReBuild in the best possible way. Now well into his first year of his apprenticeship, 22-year-old Thomas has his life on the right track and he is doing extremely well at work.

“As a first year apprentice he’s doing all the jobs we can ask of him, I couldn’t have found anyone better,’’ Andrew said.

Thomas is grabbing the opportunity with both hands and says he’s forever grateful for the faith shown in him by ReBuild, especially his first manager Gary. “Gary put a lot of trust in me in those early days sending me out to Serco to work by myself without a crew leader. It showed to me that Gary trusted me and it really meant a lot.”

Perhaps the only person more thrilled than Thomas with his recent success is Gary. “Like a lot of the young people that we hire, Thomas had experienced some tough times and had some challenges in his life, but he didn’t let that get him down or define him.”

YMCA ReBuild is a social enterprise which is part of the YMCA Bridge Project.

While the YMCA Bridge Project works with organisations by providing training, mentoring and ultimately jobs to young people at risk, YMCA ReBuild is a facilities maintenance business that directly employs young people who may otherwise be overlooked.

Employment, a job, responsibility; the first step is often the hardest. That is why ReBuild is so important. Not many employers will give a chance to a young person who has made a mistake, or has a chequered past.

YMCA ReBuild does offer that chance.

Crew leaders work as mentors to young employees, and those employees are encouraged to follow their interests and talents to ultimately find meaningful employment.

“From very early I got to know that Thomas is a great young man and determined to learn and succeed,” Gary said.

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SOCIAL IMPACT ISABEL AND JIM

ARE PART OF THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GRANDPARENTS Grandparents have forever played an important role in family life but most, having raised their own children, do not expect to become parents again.

The challenges grandparent carers face are significant. They are more likely to be financially disadvantaged, suffer from health problems, and experience social isolation and disrupted friendships.

In 2012, almost 41,000 children and young people across Australia were the subjects of care and protection orders issued by child protection authorities.

Approximately half were placed in the care of relatives, mostly grandparents, rather than with non-related foster carers.

Given the lack of support services for grandparent carers, the YMCA League of Extraordinary Grandparents was born. This specialised, three day camping experience gives grandparent-headed families the much needed break that they deserve.

Isabel and Jim are amongst thousands of grandparent carers in Australia, doing parenthood a second time round, with less money, less energy and less support.

After the tragic loss of their son and daughter-in-law in 2010, the pair became the legal guardians of their three grandchildren: David, Edward and Tegan. Living in Edinburgh, Scotland at the time, the grieving children relocated to Australia to live with their grandparents.

Isabel said, “When their father died, Tegan was just four days short of turning four. When I had heard what happened I called the kids and David, the eldest, just said ‘Can we come to Australia?’ and I said ‘Yes. I’ll come and get you.’ ”

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All three of Isabel and Jim’s grandchildren have been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. So other than when the kids are at school they don’t get any respite. And in the four and a half years they’ve been caring for their grandchildren Isabel and Jim have never had a night out as a couple.

“Financially, it’s a big strain on us because we’ve gone from having two wages, to our pensions and carers pay.”

Jim said, “We just want to give them what we can, while we can.”

The camp was made possible by crowdfunding $33,410. It gave 18 grandparentheaded families the opportunity to rest and recharge with yoga and a night out for dinner, but most importantly they were able to connect with others who faced the same challenges as them.

Meanwhile, the kids got the chance to just be kids and had a whole lot of fun doing camp activities and enjoyed a trip to the bowling alley.

YMCA Program Director Leigh Ware said, “There is currently very little support available to these vulnerable families. This camp gives them the opportunity to develop important social networks and connect with others in the same situation”.

Isabel said, “It was the best weekend we’ve had as a family since we’ve had the kids.”

A GREAT ESCAPE FOR THOSE WHO USUALLY STAY AT HOME Getting away is a great way to recharge your batteries, however going on a holiday is something many of us take for granted. For those who require extra support, having the chance to visit somewhere new may not always be possible.

YMCA Escapes is a safe, inclusive and supported group travel experience open to any person over the age of 18 that requires extra support – such as those with physical or intellectual disabilities, or those with an Acquired Brain Injury.

A new initiative from the YMCA Community Development Unit, the program provides life-changing adventures for everyone, regardless of their ability. It helps people be independent, develop social skills, and connects them to the wider community.

In January 2015, the first ever YMCA Escapes saw eight participants, three staff and four volunteers spend four fun-filled days in Canberra.

The group visited the best of Australia’s capital including the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian War Memorial. Highlights included a full interactive experience at the National Gallery of Australia and a night visit to the Telstra tower to see the city come alive after dark.

Program participant George said he had a wonderful trip. “Canberra was very nice. I had a good time with everyone. I went to Parliament House. It was my favourite. I like going away with the YMCA.” YMCA Escapes Program Manager Anthea Warlond said, “For some people this will be the first time they’ve been able to travel. It gives them a chance to be independent and meet new friends who share their passion for exploring.”

CAMP MANYUNG ALL ACCESS HIGH ROPES Creating an inclusive environment is a focus at all YMCA camps. We want to make sure no one misses out. At YMCA Camp Manyung the development of the first Australian Universal Challenge High Ropes Course means people of all ages and abilities can take to the trees.

The high ropes course is an adventure activity constructed using Universal Design principles, enabling anyone to travel around the course in the treetops.

The development of the ropes course was a collaboration of a number of organisations including Solve Disability Solutions, a volunteer based notfor-profit organisation that makes and modifies equipment for people with disabilities, and builder Trees Adventure.

Camp Manyung manager Maree Feutrill said “We wanted a place where everyone is able to take part and diversity is embraced.”

“We know there are numerous physical and mental health benefits gained from participating in outdoor adventure activities. Our school and community groups that attend camp are richly diverse and consequently our programs must be flexible to accommodate everyone.”

Course builder Nicolas Dansin, co-founder and owner of Trees Adventure, said “We decided to offer a range of options for how participants may move around the elevated array of obstacles in the treetops.”

“Options include bikes, scooters, skateboards and the Cloud Rider. This approach allows people with varying motor skills to challenge themselves, while all people are participating in the same course. “ The project was funded by the State Government - Sport and Recreation Victoria and YMCA Victoria as part of a shared commitment to providing equal opportunity for everyone to participate in outdoor activity.

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OUR FINANCIAL YEAR The financial year ending 30 June 2015 returned a combined Net Surplus of $3.9 million.

This is across both incorporated associations: • The Young Men’s Christian Association of Victoria Inc. (A0026728G) • YMCA of Victoria Youth & Community Services Inc. (A0046043N) And including entities: • Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd (ACN 092 815 445) • YMCA Aquatic Education Ltd (ACN 151 552 322) • YMCA Aquatic & Event Services Ltd (ACN 148 092 148) • Victorian YMCA Accommodation Services Pty Ltd (ACN 081 270 706)

FINANCIAL SUMMARY WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM Recreation and local government Childcare (ELC & OSHC) Learn to swim Camping Youth and family services Wholly-owned health club/facilities Shared services and governance Student accommodation Benevolent

Total revenue $190.7m

OUR ENTITIES

NET INCOME

$000’s

WHERE THE MONEY WAS SPENT

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Victorian Inc............ 1,986

Employee benefits

Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd................... -2,542

Other expenses

YMCA Aquatic Education Ltd.....................................................

2,434

Utilities

YMCA Aquatic & Event Services Ltd..........................................

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Victorian YMCA Accommodation Services Pty Ltd...................

1,731

Victorian YMCA Youth & Community Services Inc.....................

274 $3,883

Repairs, maintenance, equipment lease Rent, rates and taxes Contract partner expense Consumables, program costs Stock purchases Depreciation and amortisation Licensing Insurances

Total expenses $186.9m

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63% 11% 8% 7% 3% 3% 2% 2% 1% 100%

63% 11% 6% 4% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1% 100%

FINANCIAL POSITION 2014

2015

70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 Current assets

Non current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

HIGHLIGHTS The performance of YMCA Victoria continues to grow at a steady pace with major highlights as follows:

Current year to 30 JUNE 2015

Previous year to 30 JUNE 2014

$000’s

$000’s

Current assets

28,097

25,288

Non current assets

30,631

31,622

Total assets

58,728

56,910

Current liabilities

33,608

34,902

4,452

5,223

TOTAL LIABILITIES

38,060

40,125

NET ASSETS

20,668

16,785

• Learn to swim (including Kingswim) has continued to have a solid performance with enrolment numbers growing above expectations.

• Children’s Services also had a very strong year with enrolment numbers increasing across sites, with a number of our centres now reaching or nearing capacity.

• Recreation and local government has become a more competitive space.

This has resulted in lower than expected income, however we are holding market position through our comprehensive service offering.

• Camping has performed in line with expectations.

• Wholly-owned health club facilities saw a decline in performance resulting in a decision during the year to exit two of the sites in-line with our diversification strategy.

Non current liabilities

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MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephen Ellich Deputy Chair from Nov 2014

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Maria Lui Treasurer

Kate Bell Deputy Chair to Nov 2014

Anthea Hancocks Chair

Sue O’Connor

Adam McSwain

Dr. Gael Jennings

DIRECTORS OF YMCA VICTORIA SUBSIDIARIES, AND VICTORIAN YMCA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. YMCA Victoria is fortunate to be guided by a talented Board of Directors made up of some of Australia’s most prominent business leaders.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank our retired Directors: Alan Morton - November 2014 Angela Spinney - November 2014 Dr. Gael Jennings - November 2014

Ben Hubbard

Meredith Carter

Alan Morton

Dean Barton-Smith AM

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THANK YOU!

Funding provided by our partners, donors and supporters helps us to make a big community impact. Thank you so much. We acknowledge the generous support of the State Government of Victoria.

DONORS:

BEQUESTS:

GRANTS:

ABI Limited

Daryl W J Cox

Australian Charities Foundation - Alice Sloan Trust

Aitken Partners - Bell Charitable Fund

Equity Trustees

Bass Coast Community Foundation

Box Hill Lions Ladies Auxillary

The Trust Company

Bass Coast Shire Council

Brooksfield Multiplex

Benalla Rural Council

Complete Office Supplies

Perpetual Trustees

Brimbank City Council

Coynes Transport Industries

- Grant Bequest

City of Boroondara

Danks Trust

- J R G & E McKenzie Trust

City of Glen Eira – Community Grants 2014/15

Daryl Logan

- Grigor Bequest

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

- Charles Gellion Bequest

Foundation 59

Department of Human Services

Igniting Change

Department of Social Services

Kids & Families Foundation

Gippsland Women’s Health

Life Fitness Australia

Mornington Shire Council

Maria Lui

Newman’s Own Foundation

New Balance Australia

Pip Wisdom – Department of Justice Community Corrections

Paxus Australia

RACV Foundation

Rotary Club of Rosebud

Rural City of Wangaratta

Rye & District Financial Services Ltd – Bendigo Bank

Scanlon Foundation

Sam Louey

The Community Fund Goulburn Valley

Southern Cross Culture

Tourism Victoria

Southern Dance Festival

VicHealth

The Russell Foundation

Volunteer Grants 2013 – Department of Social Services

YMCA Merchandising

Youth Foundations Victoria

…and give a special thank you to our very generous staff who are workplace givers.

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2014 – 2015 YMCA VICTORIA COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

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