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2017-18 Annual Review
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Who we are
What we do
Reports
Chair
CEO
Our Programs
Children’s Supported Transport
Prison Invisits
Child Parent Activity Days
Education Support
Our Aboriginal Programs
Belonging to Family
Community Mentoring in Townsville
Connecting to Culture
Our Mentoring Programs
Our Volunteers
Research and Advocacy
Accountability
Our People
Thank You
Photo Credit: Lloyd Gibbs,
Belonging to Family Program shineforkids.org.au*Names have been changed throughout this report
to protect the privacy of our clients
Who we areWhat we do
SHINE for Kids was founded in 1982 to provide crucial support to
children and young people with incarcerated parents.
We are passionate about improving the futures of children who have
contact with the criminal justice system. We work with children, young
people and their families to strengthen connection through education,
support and mentoring to help them thrive.
We work together with children, young people
and families to break the cycle of intergenerational
offending and disadvantage through innovative
programs and service delivery.
Those dreams could be saving
the world; or becoming a fi reman
or even a ballerina.
For some children though, their
gift to dream gets interrupted or
taken away. Instead of dreaming
about how great their lives could
be, they instead wish for simpler
things - to be held by their Mum
or Dad when they’re sick; to
share with them their news about
what happened at school that
day; to be hugged; to be tucked
in at night; to be with their parents
when they are dancing or playing
football on the weekend.
These simple acts of childhood
love are absent because their
Mum or Dad is in jail. They forget
how to dream. They feel the
weight of loneliness, judgment,
anger, rejection and hurt. Some of
them will never recover. Research
overwhelmingly tells us that the
loss of love and family connection
leads to juvenile crime and is a
fast track to an adult life in and
out of prison.
At SHINE, we come together
to give kids back their right to
dream. We aim to lift the weight
of loneliness by reconnecting
children with their families through
services like our transport
program, our in-visits program,
and the love and joy in our Family
and Child Centres. We work with
prisons to ensure these children
experience those special days
that we all take for granted –
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,
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Feast of Ede and Christmas. And we step into a
child’s life when they are most at risk of walking a
path towards crime, like our mentoring program
and education programs.
As the new Chair, my dream is simple – to reach
more kids, to have a presence in more jails, to connect
with more funders, to connect with more in the
community and to have leadership and the right
people on board to do this.
That’s to reach 10,000 kids by 2021, to have a presence
and offer services in over 30 jails nationally, for the kids
we work with to grow into happy, hopeful adults capable
of making their own worthy contribution to society.
Daily, this dream is becoming reality, even against the
odds - a growing prison population leaving more kids
affected, more demand for social services funding, an
increased number of charitable organisations competing
for funding, and an appetite from funders for immediate
proof of return on investment.
This dream should be a reality as we live in a privileged
country where we have economic, social, religious
freedoms… and the freedom to dream.
I am proud of the work that has been achieved over the
past year – some super-hero efforts. We have reached
and connected with over 18,000 children. Our 200+
volunteer base gave over 1,600 hours per month of
unconditional time and love to the kids in the SHINE
family. This was supported by the leadership, teamwork,
collaboration, empowerment and trust that oozes from
each of our 48 employees.
Our CEO, Andrew Kew, has cemented critical
relationships based upon trust, social and community
need and program delivery with many of our key
stakeholders: Corrective Services NSW, Juvenile Justice,
Serco, GEO, and Department of Prime Minister and
Cabinet. He and others in the leadership team are part of
working groups formulating relevant strategies on family
matters, and children and families of prisoners.
We’ve had to make some tough decisions to give SHINE
the best possible chance to keep delivering
the programs that are core to our purpose.
We’ve welcomed new members to the Board –
Simon McSweeney, Martin Irwin and Shane Hamilton.
They bring the gifts of stewardship, social purpose
and justice, and share the dream to reach and
connect more children and families.
We extend our thanks to directors - Stephanie Lai,
Jodie Lydeker and Graham West. They have contributed
signifi cant hours to the organisation and imparted their
knowledge and experience unconditionally. They will
remain advocates and passionate supporters of SHINE.
In closing, I would invite you all to think back for a minute
about what your childhood dream was. Refl ect on it.
At SHINE, we all work with the belief that, even if we
can’t save the world, we can change the life of a young
person, one future at a time. Let’s all continue to dream.
And let’s ensure that children never forget how to dream.
Sue Woodward | ChairAt SHINE, we come together to give kids back their right to dream.
Freedom to Dream
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The last year has seen SHINE for Kids develop
an increased range of positive links with other
organisations, and we have spent much of 2017-
18 implementing the organisational restructuring we
developed in the fi rst half of the year. This included
welcoming a number of new members of staff,
which strengthened the team and enabled program
development and a strategic plan update.
We remain grateful to our funders who recognise
the importance of our programs as we work with
children, young people and their families to strengthen
connection through education, support and mentoring
to help them thrive. We could not have reached our
targets without a devoted and hard-working team
of staff and volunteers as well as a tremendously
well-qualifi ed and supportive Board. I would also like to
thank the families we work alongside and especially the
families who share their experiences and expertise with
us. We could not have come this far without you.
Thank you to Sue Woodward, our Chair, and the whole
Board, for their support and guidance over the year,
and into the future. Finally, thank you to my Executive
team, who have worked tirelessly and over and above
what anyone could expect of them as we work towards
our vision of transforming the lives of children who have
contact with the criminal justice system.
Andrew Kew | Chief Executive Offi cer
We could not have
reached our targets
without a devoted and
hard-working team of
staff and volunteers as
well as a tremendously
well-qualifi ed and
supportive Board.
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200+ Volunteers
giving their time and expertise to SHINE
Prison population
41% have dependent
children at time of imprisonment
60% of women in prison have
one child under 16
Between 2011 and 2017, the number
of Aboriginal women in prison
increased by 74%
2,686 women were sent to prison
in NSW between July 2017 and June 2018.
60%of incarcerated women
are in prison less than 6 months
42,000 inmates in adult correctional centres in 2017
145,000 children under 16
have had a parent
in prison5% of ALL
children in Australia
have had a parent in prison
20%
of under 16 year olds
in Aboriginal communities
have had a parent in prison
180
correctional centres
in Australia 4 juvenile justice centres
where SHINE operates
States and Territories
where SHINE operates
(ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC)
18,035 supported child attendances in prisons
in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC
4,987 families supported by SHINE48 fulltime,
part-time and casual
staff working at SHINE
15 correctional
centres where
SHINE operates
45.7% of NSW inmates
have at least one child under 16
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Children’s Supported TransportJacob* had not seen his dad, Andrew* for months because he is serving time
in prison. Now 9 years old, Jacob is in Out of Home Care. It’s a formative time
for a young boy and a long time to be without a Dad. Connection to family
gives inmates hope for a new beginning after prison, so Andrew’s caseworker
requested six visits under the NPSS (non-placement support services) program.
To help children visit parents in prison, SHINE for Kids offers a transport and
supervision program. Trained workers guide and observe each visit to ensure
contact is appropriate, kid-friendly and always in the best interests of the child.
Alan*, the SHINE for Kids transport worker, picked Jacob up from his house
and brought him for a 2-hour visit with Andrew in prison.
The fi rst visit was very awkward. Having not seen each other for a while, Jacob
took time to warm up and talk to his Dad. Alan was there the whole time to
support Jacob and help him feel at ease.
With each visit, the bond between father and son grew. Talking got easier, more
positive and meaningful in the conversations they were able to have. By the end
of the last visit, Jacob showed genuine affection and love for his dad – lots of
cuddles, laughs and healthy communication. For his part, Andrew was attentive,
patient and willing to focus on Jacob and how he felt.
On the way to and from the visits, trust also developed between Alan and
Jacob. They talked about bullying, education, sports and interests of Jacob’s.
With gentle guidance, Alan has seen Jacob’s confi dence grow as he built his
self-identity and self-worth. Through SHINE for Kids, Andrew and Jacob are
continuing a healthy, stable and consistent relationship, which may not have
been possible otherwise.
Trained workers guide and observe
each visit to ensure contact is
appropriate, kid-friendly and always
in the best interests of the child.
Photo Credit: Lloyd Gibbs
Prison InvisitsA child’s fi rst steps are a milestone in any parent’s life. For Amy*, it was devastating
to think James* would miss seeing their 11-month old daughter Bettina* walk for
the fi rst time.
Noticing James was feeling down during a recent visit, his partner Amy (mother to
Bettina), confi ded her concern to their SHINE for Kids worker. They realised James
could see how close Bettina was to walking and thought he would miss her fi rst
steps. Together, they came up with a plan to see if they could get Bettina to walk
between Amy and James.
Laughing with delight at the full attention of her parents, Bettina happily crawled from
one to the other. For fi fteen minutes, James played, while slowly losing hope that she
would walk in their limited visiting time. With encouragement, James took Bettina’s
favourite toy and sat on a chair to try again.
For Bettina, it’s important that the child/parent bond is maintained. Every child
should have the right to share life’s milestones with their parent.
Taking her hands gently, Amy stood Bettina up. With joy, James saw his daughter
take her fi rst two steps before she fell to the fl oor, laughing.
With tears in his eyes and a smile from ear to ear, James encouraged his daughter
as she toddled back and forth, fi nishing with fi ve unsteady steps in a row into his
waiting arms – a lasting memory they now all share.
Survey of parents and carers at Alexander
Maconochie Centre in the ACT
of respondents
stated that their
children enjoy SHINE for Kids
activities
100%
89% said that activities
assisted a great
deal in creating
a stronger
parent-child bond
of respondents
stated their child
always felt less
stressed about having
a parent in prison after
engaging with SHINE
for Kids activities and programs
70%
programs always make
it easier for their child
to visit a parent in prison
80% stated SHINE
for kids
For Bettina, it’s important
that the child/parent bond
is maintained. Every child
should have the right to share
life’s milestones with their parent.
Child Parent Activity DaysHi, my name is John and I am a former inmate and have recently been released.
During my time of incarceration, I have been involved with SHINE for Kids on
a number of occasions. The signifi cance of this foundation really impacts on
the connection that father and child have, and has allowed me to retain a
bond with my children. Without the support of SHINE for Kids and Child
and parent days, I would not have had the opportunity to spend
quality time with our children.
The help and generosity that SHINE for Kids lend is not replicated
by any other organisation.
I offer this letter of support, along with a small donation, in order
for this program to remain intact. I also plead with the prisons
to continue to offer this program as it genuinely does have
a positive outcome.
Yours sincerely
John (former inmate)
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activity days held
Without the support of SHINE for Kids and Child and
parent days, I would not have had the opportunity to
spend quality time with our children.1242 Children participated in
Child parent activity days
205 Inmates participated in
Child parent activity days
18035 child attendances
at prison invisits
5709 children supported
at prison invisits
4987 families supported
across all programs
Photo Credit: Lloyd Gibbs,
Belonging to Family Program
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Education SupportEmily* was 7 years old when her mother left. No phone calls, no goodbye.
Her mum was sentenced to prison, then on her release, moved away, leaving
Emily and her three younger sisters behind.
When her mum was incarcerated in 2013, Emily’s life changed overnight.
She and her three sisters were moved to live with their father. Having no
contact or relationship with their dad before then, they didn’t really know him.
Though he gained full care, as the eldest, Emily was faced with increasing
responsibilities and lack of structure.
Being without a mum is tough. In primary school, it would
infl uence her future academic and social experience.
In need of support, Emily’s family were referred
to SHINE through Dillwynia’s Women’s
Correctional Centre in 2016. Receiving help
with schoolwork, her numeracy improved and
literacy scores increased by a whole band.
Her school principal says along with her
grades, Emily’s confi dence and self-esteem
has grown tremendously.
With SHINE by her side, Emily was
supported in her transition to high school.
Now thriving, she is still active in the
community mentoring program. Not only
has it helped with schoolwork, the program
has given Emily and her father the chance
rebuild their relationship. Sharing positive
experiences, they continue to build trust and
are learning to work together as a family.
“The support provided by SHINE for Kids is an
integral part of our holistic approach to supporting
each child. The consistent support to the
families of our high needs children
combined with open communication
to and from the school and
teachers is what makes the
difference between success
and failure for these children.”
Ian Griffi thPrincipal, Townsville West State School
100% of students
stated they felt more supported in
the classroom with their mentor
88% stated that
they feel they
are doing better at school
after having a mentor
100% of students stated
that having a mentor makes
it easier to go to school
75% of students stated they felt a lot
more confi dent having their mentor
with them in the classroom
102 children
36 schools
81 teachers
39 volunteers
LocationsGoulburn, Brimbank,
Townsville, Palm Island
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Belonging to FamilyJason* survived his childhood. He knew the fear of domestic violence and
was exposed to drug and alcohol abuse from an early age. Though one of ten
children, as a split family they grew up away from each other. From this broken
home, it was as a child that Jason’s fi rst contact with police began. With
no-one to guide his negative views or behaviour in relationships, away from
drugs and alcohol, he ended up in juvenile detention centres several times.
Eventually he was sentenced to prison.
Now a quiet, unassuming 29-year-old Aboriginal man, Jason is serving
his second term in prison. Seeing the struggle ahead for Jason, his older
brother referred him to the Belonging to Family program. They share a close
relationship and as a repeat offender himself, Jason’s brother wanted the
same benefi t he experienced for his younger brother. Though unsure at
fi rst, Jason fi nally referred himself to the program at Mid North Coast
Correctional Centre in 2017.
Jason is father to nine children with three women, now in his fourth
relationship with Vicki*, with whom they share similar childhood experiences
and a child together. This understanding allows them to work together in the
Belonging to Family program toward rehabilitation. Vicki has a child from a
previous relationship which Jason has come to care for as his own.
Jason and Vicki now share a commitment to their personal growth in the
Belonging to Family program. Their progress was recognised recently by
the Courts granting Jason bail for drug and alcohol rehabilitation at Adele
House, Coffs Harbour, with Vicki’s support. While they still have trust issues
to work through, Jason and Vicki are focused on providing the best
environment for their children and understand they will have ongoing
support to achieve success.
23 inmates supported
51partners and
carers supported
7children
supported at
local preschools (Dalaigur
Preschool Scribbly Gum)
23 active Elders
involved in support network
9 Aboriginal service
providers involved in
support network
16 community
Elders involved
in support network
75 children
supported
While they still have trust issues to work
through, Jason and Vicki are focused on
providing the best environment for their
children and understand they will have
ongoing support to achieve success.
Community Mentoring in TownsvilleFor Talia*, life is tumultuous. Having ADHD,
bipolar and oppositional defi ance, her moods
and days can vary tremendously. With her father
in prison, full-time care has fallen to her mother,
Rachel*. There is often turmoil at home, and
Talia’s moods can result in verbal and physical
abuse directed at her mother. Struggling to cope
with Talia’s challenges, Rachel reached out to
SHINE for Kids for support.
Though her father was released
from prison last year, they
have struggled to build a
harmonious relationship.
Talia feels he has been
out of her life for too
long and doesn’t think
of him as ‘dad’.
Talia is happy and thankful she still has her
mum, especially after all they have been
through together.
With poor attendance to the State High School
she was enrolled in, Talia was transferred to the
Pathways College behind the TAFE Campus.
SHINE for Kids worker, Dianne*, helps out by
taking Talia to school a few mornings a week. This
gives her mother some respite and makes sure
Talia arrives safely at school. Though she fi nds it
diffi cult, it’s vital she continue her education.
To help support her independence, Dianne helped
Talia write a resume and a cover letter. It was a
success, and Talia now has a casual job with
K-Mart after school. Talia is so excited to make
her own money and has set a savings goal.
Enjoying the independence and responsibility of
contributing to the household, Talia’s confi dence
is improving. By surrounding herself with positive
infl uences, Talia will mature with a better outlook
and has the possibility of a positive future which
she did not have a few months ago.
To help support her independence,
Dianne helped Talia write a resume and
a cover letter. It was a success, and Talia
now has a casual job with K-Mart after
school. Talia is so excited to make her
own money and has set a savings goal
for what she will buy.
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Darren Butler is a Traditional Owner to land north of
Townsville (Hinchinbrook/Ingham area). Growing up
with a strong cultural infl uence from his father - Uncle
Russell Butler - Darren is keen to pass his knowledge
on. It saddens him that the next generation seem
lost these days. He sees a lack of respect and pride
in themselves, their culture and their families. SHINE
for Kids gives children with incarcerated parents in
Townsville a glimpse of culture they know nothing about
with local Elders, like Darren.
Darren is enigmatic. The enthusiasm in the kids’ voices
as they engage with his every word is amazing. Walking
with Darren they listen carefully as he talks about the
bush, questioning eagerly about food and animals that
cross their path.
Returning to the park for a BBQ lunch, they learn the art
of throwing boomerangs, taking great pride as they cast
them into the air, always respectful with the artefacts
which are a part of their heritage. A competition starts to
see whose boomerang would return or come closest.
Introducing spears, Darren explains the different types
and their use in fi ghting and hunting. One of the boys
puts the spears in a circle and stepping into it cries,
“Hey look I’m in prison!” Another boy replies, “You can
stay there, but I’m going to be a lawyer. I’ll get you out!”
Down at the beach, the kids learn to throw spears using
a woomera. Who can throw further? Who can get their
spear to stand upright? Who can throw further without
the woomera by arm strength alone?
It was sad to end the outing, but the kids are keen
for the next. A joint outing is planned soon with
Community Gro so we can help extend the
kids support networks even further.
Connecting to Culture
The enthusiasm in the kids’ voices as they
engage with his every word is amazing.
Walking with Darren, they listen carefully as
he talks about the bush, questioning eagerly
about food and animals that cross their path.
Photo Credit:
Cilla Simpson
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More than anything, Sam* longs to feel loved. A desire to belong.
Suffering schizophrenia and mental health challenges, he struggles to
function, daily. Without family to turn to, Sam joined a gang when he
was twelve years old and became an easy scapegoat for their crimes.
Now sixteen years old and with six control orders to his name, Sam
is serving time at Frank Baxter - a young Aboriginal man, alone. His
sisters are in care and mum has her own physical and mental health
issues. His dad passed away. No-one visits, only his caseworkers.
As a lonely teenage inmate, Sam was open to a mentor. So Ross*,
one of SHINE’s trained mentors was matched with Sam and started
visiting. Once a week, they’d meet while he was handcuffed in boxed
visits, or face-to-face in the visiting room. They found a shared love
of NRL which became a common ground for their initial rapport
and relationship building. As trust was built, Sam began sharing his
struggles with family, mental and physical health, spirituality, education
and hopes of fi nding a paid job when discharged from custody.
When he is released, Ross will keep supporting Sam. He’s introduced
Sam to a friend who owns a construction company and can offer paid
labouring work. Ross will go with Sam to appointments for support to
the doctor, counsellor or job seeking interviews. They’ll even catch an
NRL football game together. A chance to experience a positive social
activity. Sam’s very excited to see his mum and sisters, and a live
Bulldogs game.
Week by week, they explore ways Sam can stay out of trouble, how
to look after his physical and mental health, get good sleep and keep
his Treatment Order. Their conversations have helped Sam develop
positive self-esteem, confi dence, communication and social skills.
Two weeks away from release, Sam says his mentor “has his back”.
When he is released, Ross will keep
supporting Sam. He’s introduced Sam to a
friend who owns a construction company
and can offer paid labouring work.
Ross will go with Sam to appointments for
support to the doctor, counsellor or job
seeking interviews. They’ll even catch an
NRL football game together.
Mentees participating 28
Hours of support
each fortnight 4
Of the 20 mentees participating in the Stand as One program:
17 were released
into the community
2 have returned to custody
11 have obtained employment
2 have enrolled in
University or TAFE
7 young people were
provided court support
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Mentoring
sessions 285
Aboriginal Mentees 13
Photo Credit: Stephen Morrell
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The atmosphere of the prison visiting centre reminds me
a little of an airport. It’s not intense and it hasn’t taken
me long to adopt the routine of going through security
and setting up paints and toys for the children visiting
their parents. Although the initial security training was
a bit intimidating, it only took a few hours. Going to the
Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC)* for one visiting hour
each week, I found the reality of volunteering to be easy.
I don’t interact a great deal with the kids and almost never
with their parents. I see some wonderful moments, like
when the older kids ask for a game which they take to
play with their dad.
One time, a young boy and his dad were painting together.
The child was asking his dad what his room looked like,
and what sort of things he did during the day. As a child,
he was trying to process what was happening to his family.
Having an activity to focus on while they spoke really
helped their communication.
Volunteering for the Parent-Child days in the school
holidays are a special occasion. It’s an extended time,
where the kids have the best part of the day with their
dads or mums. As volunteers, we help the children through
security screening. Once inside, we keep an eye on what’s
happening and provide special activities, like face painting,
bubbles, even a jumping castle, and a BBQ lunch.
I have found that volunteering with SHINE for Kids is
a really lovely way to be able to bring some normality
to a very stressful experience for both the children and
their families. The staff at SHINE are very supportive and
accommodating. It has been a great experience, and one I
will continue to do for many years I hope.
Lee, Volunteer, ACT
* Alexander Maconochie Centre is a human rights prison located in the ACT
SHINE’s valued volunteers work
in 15 correctional centres and
four juvenile justice centres nationally
During the past year, we had over 200
volunteers give their time and
expertise. We developed and issued our
fi rst quarterly e-news, Volunteer-connect; and continued our
quarterly volunteer recognition program in our centres to
recognise the great work our volunteers do.
Photo Credit: Sheryl Forrester
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SHINE for Kids is a founding member of the Keeping Women Out
of Prison Coalition (KWOoP). The Coalition came together in 2013 to
address some of the key systemic failures and major human rights issues
impacting women in NSW prisons, reduce the number of women in prison,
and lessen the effects of custodial sentences on their families and children.
Other Coalition member organisations are Sydney Community Foundation,
Community Restorative Centre (CRC) through its Miranda Project, Women’s
Justice Network and the Zonta Club of Sydney.
SHINE for Kids’ Practice Research and Advocacy Meeting (PRAM)
brings together Australia’s leading practitioners, researchers and advocates
to focus on the invisible victims of crime. In Australia, there is a current gap in
policy and practice for children with a parent in prison. SHINE’s PRAM bridges
that gap by combining interdisciplinary research expertise, thought-leadership
and industry expertise. The group includes Australia’s leading criminologists,
education experts, social workers, Aboriginal advocates, lawyers and SHINE
staff to ensure that SHINE’s programs are evidence-informed. SHINE’s
PRAM ensures children of prisoners have access to the opportunities
all children deserve.
SHINE is a member of the Australian Child Rights Taskforce and the
PRAM have submitted a chapter to the Non-Government Organisation
Alternative report on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which
will be tabled at the United Nations in late 2018.
The PRAM has also contributed to Australia’s fi rst national campaign on
the rights of children with an incarcerated parent. The campaign entitled
#notmycrime will drive a national conversation on the rights of children with an
incarcerated parent. Raising awareness is the fi rst step in changing attitudes;
changing attitudes is the fi rst step in changing lives. The campaign shares the
voices of young people SHINE has supported across NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT.
Thank you to the members of the PRAM for your ongoing support: Kath
McFarlane (CSU), Lorana Bartels (UC), Kath Fielden (Fielden and Associates),
Mindi Sotiri (CRC), Peta Macgillivray (UNSW), Catherin Flynn (Monash), Keenan
Mundine (Inside Out Aboriginal Justice Consultancy), Carly Mundine (Inside Out
Aboriginal Justice Consultancy), Danielle Tracey (WSU), Andrew Kew (SHINE),
Julianne Sanders (SHINE), Fareesha Khan (SHINE), April Long (SHINE).
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Our PatronsThe Hon Ann Symonds AM
Helen Wiseman
Our Board of DirectorsLeisl Baumgartner (Secretary)
Susan Helyar
Shane Hamilton
Martin Irwin
Stanley Johnson
Stephanie Lai (retired 16/11/17)
Jody Lydeker (retired 14/11/18)
Simon McSweeney
Peter Ricketts (Treasurer)
Graham West (retired 26/9/18)
Sue Woodward (Chair)
Our PeopleAccountability
Our StaffAmanda Blackwell, Linda Carn, Jade Chandler, Kylie Chemouni, Holly Chisholm, Zoe Clark, Barbie Cohen, Kelly Cowell,
Jessica Creed, Allirra Danks, Rob Delaporte, Hannah Dibley-Rutherford, David Fitzgibbon, Sheryl Forrester, Karen Fuentes,
Lloyd Gibbs, Kavita Gounder, Carmen Griffi ths, Kaitlyn Hall, Tori Hasler, Madison Hatch, Rebekah Keehan, Emma Kelly,
Andrew Kew, Fareesha Khan, Melissa Khouiss, April Long, Tanya Macfi e, Manisha Mali, Pooja Mallik, Tanya March, Anabel
Mifsud, Stephen Morell, Renee Murdock, Charlene Orford, Melissa Packer, Susan Plunkett, Rosemary Proust, Lachlan
Rigney, Lamia Robalino, Julianne Sanders, Pricilla Simpson, Melissa Sines, Ashley Sutton, Maree Thomas, Ana Togo,
Sharon Tooney, Zenebache Tubaje, Dennis Van Someren, Alexandra Walden, Martin Zaniolla
Income
Federal Govt. Funding 849,709
State Govt. Funding 1,437,802
Philanthropic, Trusts & Corporations 480,283
Fundraising & Donations 352,987
Other (Interest, Reimbursements etc) 73,743
Total 3,194,523
Expenses
Salaries & Wages 2,493,182
Program Expenses 517,481
Fundraising Expenses 141,836
Other Expenses 249,949
Total 3,402,448
Directors’ Benefi tsThe Chairman and all other Board
Directors did not receive payment
or benefi t of any kind.
AccountabilityA copy of the full statutory fi nancial report
for 2017/18 is available on the SHINE for
Kids website www.shineforkids.org.au
Thank you to our donors, sponsors and supporters that make our work possible:
ACT Corrective Services
Ashurst Australia
Australian Philanthropic Services
Bankstown District Sports Club
Bathurst RSL
Brighton-Le-Sands RSL Club
CAGES Foundation
Campbell Edwards Trust
Campsie RSL
Castle Hill RSL
Club Central Hurstville
Combined Probus Club of Monash Central
CommBank Foundation
Deloitte
Department of Education and Communities
Department of Justice – Corrective Services NSW
Department of Justice – Juvenile Justice
Department of Justice & Regulation – Corrections Victoria
Department of Social Services
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Dooley’s Lidcombe Catholic Club
Earlwood, Bardwell Park RSL Club
Family & Community Services NSW
Fuji Xerox
Gilbert + Tobin
Hornsby RSL
Kempsey Macleay ClubGrants
Kids in Need NSW
KPMG
Lions Club of Castle Hill
Magistrates Court, Victoria
Magpies Waitara
Mingara Recreation Club
NSW Police Force
NSW Parliament
Norton Rose Fulbright
Oz Harvest
Panthers, Bathurst
Rotary Club of Brookvale
Rotary Club of Galston
Rotary Club of Kenthurst
Rotary Club of Kincumber
Rotary Club of North Sydney Sunrise
Rotary Club of Wollundry-Wagga Wagga
Rotary Club of Woy Woy
Rotary Club of Wyong/Tuggerah
Rules Club Wagga
S&C Roth Foundation
South Sydney Junior Rugby League Club
Special Kids Events
Sydney Community Foundation & its’ By My Side Fund
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
The Raymond E Purves Foundation
The Smith Family
Todd Family Foundation Pty Ltd
Wests, Ashfi eld
Photo Credit: Lloyd Gibbs
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