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06-07Powerhouse Discovery Centre:Collection Stores at Castle Hill172 Showground Road Castle Hill NSW 2153Postal address: PO Box 8025 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153Administration hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to FridayPhone: (02) 9762 1300 Fax: (02) 9762 1304Email castlehill@phm.gov.au

Public Open Days10.00am to 5.00pm (the second Saturday of each month)

School Holidays10.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to FridayAvailable to all general visitors. Bookings not required.

Admission chargesAdult $8Child 4-15 $5Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Seniors cardholders, students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $5Family (2 adults/2 children) $25Powerhouse Members and children under 4 free

Booked Group Visits10.00 am – 4.00 pm Tuesday to FridayA range of options are available. Details available on the website.Please contact the Discovery Centre for bookings and information.www.castlehill.powerhousemuseum.com

Admission charges are as at 1 July 2007

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM MEMBERS Phone: (02) 9217 0600 or members@phm.gov.auMembers Lounge open 10.00am to 4.45pm every day (except Christmas Day)

VOLUNTEERSIf you are interested in Volunteer work or have any enquiries, please contact the Volunteer Program on telephone (02) 9217 0676 for details.

Sydney ObservatoryWatson RdObservatory Hill, The RocksPhone: (02) 9921 3485Open daily 10:00am to 5:00pmClosed Christmas day/evening and Easter Friday day/eveningOpen nightly, session times vary according to daylight saving/sunset Summer (Dec/Jan): 1 session at 8:30pmSpring/Autumn: 1 session at 8:15pmWinter: 2 sessions at 6:15 & 8:15pmBookings required

Admission Charges—DayFree admission to the gardens and exhibition3D Space theatre and telescope viewingAdults $7Concession/child $5Family $20

Admission Charges—NightIncludes 3D Space Theatre, telescope viewing and a guided tour.Adults $15Child $10Concession (Seniors, Australian students) $12 Family (2 adults/2 children) $45Discounts are offered to Powerhouse Members for all activities. Other discounts may apply.www.sydneyobservatory.com.au

Powerhouse Museum500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007Postal address: PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238Administration hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to FridayPhone (02) 9217 0111 Fax: (02) 9217 0333Open 10.00am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas DaySchool holidays open 9.30am to 5.00pmPowerhouse Infoline (for information about what’s on) phone (02) 9217 0444Education services bookings and enquiries: phone (02) 9217 0222; fax (02) 9217 0441; TTY (02) 9217 0136; email edserv@phm.gov.au

Admission chargesAdults $10.00Child (4 to 15) $5.00Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Seniors cardholders, students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $6.00Family groups (one adults/two children or one adult/three children) $25.00Group concessions (over 20 adults) $6.00 per personSchools (per student) $5.00Powerhouse Members, children under 4 freeMembers of ICOM, Members of Museums Australia Inc freeAdditional admission charges apply to some temporary exhibitionswww.powerhousemuseum.com

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The Hon Frank Sartor MP Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo and Minister for the Arts Parliament House Sydney NSW 2000

Dear Minister

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, we submit for presentation to Parliament the annual report of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences for the year ending 30 June 2007.

Yours sincerely

Dr Nicholas G Pappas Dr Anne Summers AO President Deputy President

ISSN 0312-6013

© Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences 2007

Compiled by Mark Daly, MAAS. Design and production by CouchCreative

Print run: 600. External costs: $14,402

Available at www.powerhousemuseum.com/about/index

Photography by MAAS photography staff: Sotha Bourn, Geoff Friend, Marinco Kojdanovski, Jean-Francois Lanzarone and Sue Stafford (unless otherwise credited).

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PowerhouseMuseumStrategy2005–2008

ThePowerhouseisSydney’sgreatmuseum ofdesignandtechnology

Wecelebratepeople’sexperiences,creativity andinnovationacrosstimeandspace

Wewillrefreshourpresence,programs, positioning,peopleandprocesses

Contents 02President’sForeword03ActingDirector’sReport04Achievements2006–0705Goalsfor2007-0806Performancesummary07Trends08Whoweare08CorporateGovernance09Organisationchart11OpeningofPowerhouse

DiscoveryCentre12Visitorfacilitiesrefresh12SydneyObservatoryrefresh15Evaluationandaudience

research15Permanentgalleriesrefresh16Temporaryexhibitions

onsite18Publications18Museumarchivesandlibrary19Powerhouseprograms20Sustainabilityprograms21SydneyObservatory

programs23RegionalServices23MovableHeritageNSW24MigrationHeritageCentre24 Indigenousculture25Exhibitionsoffsite25PowerhouseDiscovery

Centreprograms25MuseumMembers

26ThePowerhouseFoundation26Volunteers27Sponsorsandsupporters28Museumhonours29Marketingand

communications29Collectionloans31HumanResources31EqualEmployment

Opportunity31OccupationalHealth

andSafety31LearningandDevelopment32StaffDevelopmentAward34Collectionacquisition35Collectionmanagement36Museumonline36CollectionsAustralia

Network37Commissioning37Performancemanagement37Policyreviewand

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insurance38Sustainabilityandwaste

management39Financialreport57Appendices

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Inlastyear’sannualreport,Iopenedwithacelebrationofthefactthatover2.4millionuniqueusershadaccessedtheMuseumthroughitsonlineofferings.LittledidIknowatthetimethatIwouldbereportingwithintwelvemonths,withevengreaterpride,thatwehadtripledthatnumbertoover7.6million.Thedevelopmentofspecialistwebsites,theopportunitytoengagewiththeMuseumthroughblogsandthespectacularpopularityoftheMuseum’sonlinecollection,broughtthisyear’stotalvisitationtowellover8.7million.OneshouldnotoverlookthefactthatthisstunningfigureincludesoveronemillionactualvisitorstoourthreeSydneysitesandtoourregionalNSWandinterstateofferings.

Notonlyhasourreachincreasedinnumber,wehavealsoextendedourphysicalpresencewiththeopeningofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHill.LaunchedbythethenMinisterfortheArts,theHonourableBobDebusMP,19yearstothedaysincetheopeningofthePowerhouseMuseum,thisnewfacilitynotonlyenhancesaccesstoafarlargerbodyofourcollection,butenablesustoengagewiththepeopleofnorthwesternSydney.Throughlocalvolunteers,corporatememberships,co-operativeventuresandeducationprograms,wehave,inthefewmonthssinceitsopening,takensignificantstridestowardsestablishingthePowerhouseMuseumasanintegralpartofthelocalcommunityinthisburgeoningregionofSydney.IamconfidentthatthenewcontactswearefosteringthroughtheDiscoveryCentrewillnurtureawholenewrangeoflong-termPowerhouseenthusiastsandsupporters.

Asalways,wearegreatlydependentonthegoodwillandsupportofthosewhochampionourworkandassisttheMuseumtoreachouttothecommunity.Eachyear,ourLifeFellowsAwardhonoursthosewhohavemadeasignificantcontributiontotheMuseumovertime.KylieWinkworth,aformerTrustee,long-termactivesupporteroftheMuseumandoneofitsstaunchestadvocates,andDrLindsaySharp,aformerDirectoroftheMuseumwhooversawthecriticalperiodofitsdevelopmentasthenewPowerhouseMuseum,werebothveryworthyrecipientsofthishonourin2006.Nolessimportantly,thePowerhouseWizardfor2006wasDrDominicDowlingwhowasrecognisedbytheMuseumforhisinnovativeworkinearthquakeproofmudbrickhousingfordevelopingcountries.

SupportfortheMuseumandthedevelopmentofitscollectionisalsoevidentthroughtheachievementsofthePowerhouseFoundation.Throughthevoluntaryeffortsofitschair,MrJackRitch,hisfellowFoundationAmbassadorsandMuseumstaff,thesecondannualappealachievedover50%aboveitstarget.AnimpressivearrayofFoundationeventsoverthepastyearhasconsolidatedanewraftofsupporters

fortheMuseum.Theseinitiatives,andthefundstheyhavederived,willsoonbearfruitinthestrategicexpansionofouruniquecollectionthroughcertainkeyacquisitions.TheBoardofTrusteesis,ofcourse,especiallygratefultoalloursponsors,supportersanddonorswhohaveassistedtheMuseumacrossarangeofundertakings.Theinputoffinancialandin-kindsupportisessentialifwearetocontinuetoprovidethequalityofservicethatweareknownfor.

ThemanyachievementsoftheMuseumare,ofcourse,undertakeninthemainbyacreativeandindustriousstaff,assistedbyourvolunteers,andmythanksgotothemallforanotheryearofgreatachievement.Personally,IhavebeenaidedinthegovernanceoftheMuseumbyacommittedandskilfulBoardofTrustees.Unfortunately,inthisperiodwehaveseenbothSusanGrayandAndrewDentonleaveusduetoothercommitments,andIthankthemsincerelyfortheirimportantcontributionsduringtheirperiodsofservice.Intheirplace,wehavebeendelightedtowelcomeProfessorShirleyAlexanderandMarkNicholaeffandtheirparticularskillshavealreadybeenofvaluetotheworkoftheTrustees.Ofcourse,IthankallmyfellowTrustees,inparticularDeputyPresidentDrAnneSummers,fortheinputandcommitmenttheyhaveeachdemonstratedovertheyear.ThetaskofaPresidentisgreatlyeasedbythequalityoftheboardheorsheleads.Inmycase,Icouldnotbemorefortunate.

ItisalsofittingthatIacknowledgeherethecontributionoftheformerDirectoroftheMuseum,DrKevinFewster,whohasmovedontotheNationalMaritimeMuseumintheUnitedKingdom.KevinspentsevenandahalfyearsatthehelmofthePowerhouseandheleavesbehindaconsiderablelegacy.AmonghisachievementsofnotearetheestablishmentofthePowerhouseFoundation,theopeningoftheDiscoveryCentreatCastleHill,therevitalisationoftheSydneyObservatoryandthestagingofsomeofthemostsuccessfulexhibitionsintheMuseum’shistory.Kevin’senthusiasm,passionandindustryhaveinspiredmanyandwewishhimwellinhisnewventure.

Inclosing,mayIturnagaintoourtruestakeholders,ourunswervingsupportersfromamongthepeopleofNewSouthWales,whohave,timeandagain,demonstratedtheirloyaltyto,andaffectionfor,thiswonderfulculturalinstitution.InayearwhenthevalueofthePowerhouseMuseumasanimportantlandmarkontheculturallandscapeofNewSouthWaleswasnevermoreevident,they,aboveall,deserveourspecialgratitude.

DrNicholasGPappasPresident,BoardofTrustees

president’sforeword

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Thisyearmarksthecompletionofthesecond12monthcycleofour2005–2008StrategicPlan.MajorstepsforwardunderthePlanattheUltimositeinthelastyearhaveincludedtheimplementationofasoundandlightexperienceinourTransportgallery,theestablishmentoftwomajordestinationsforouryoungervisitorswithZoe’sHouseandCogs’Playgroundandthecommencementofourrefreshedsignageandwayfindingsystem.

TargetshavealsobeenmetatourothersiteswithourCastleHillaccessiblestoragefacilitynowestablishedandamasterplandevelopedtofurtherconsolidatethereinvigorationofSydneyObservatoryforits150thanniversaryin2008.ThegrowingpublicawarenessoftheObservatoryandtheuniquesetofprogramsthatitofferssawitattainitslargestevervisitornumbersin2005–06.

NotonlyhaveweachievedgoalssetbyourStrategicPlanandattainedourtargetvisitornumbersfortheyear,butwehavealsoaffirmedthepositioningoftheMuseumasadestinationwhichoffersaqualityexperience.AmajoraudiencestudyundertakenduringtheyearsawthePowerhouseidentifiedastheculturalattractioninSydneythatthepublicmostidentifieswithalearningexperience.Thisattitudeisfurtherunderpinnedbythelargesegmentoflearningsectorvisitorswecanclaim,withover20%ofourdaytimeattendanceatthePowerhouseMuseumbeingthoseattendingforeducationprograms.Anditisnotonlyschoolstudentstowhomwecater.Manytertiaryandadulteducationvisitorsareattractedbytherangeofpublicprogramsandlectureswepresent,includingtheintroductionofourtwiceweeklyprogramoftalksbyMuseumstaffandothersonarangeofscholarlytopicsaspartofouradultlearningstrategy.

Theeducationalexperiencecontinuesonlinewiththemajorityofourvirtualusersaccessinginformationaboutthecollectionorutilisingthesefacilitiestolearnmoreabouttheinformationthatliesbehindtheprograms,exhibitionsandeventsthatweoffer.NewonlineaccessincludingblogsandpodcastsandnewsitessuchasDesignHub,UltimoScienceFestivalandPlayatPowerhouseeachoffersaportaltoinformationandactivitiesthatdirectlycontributetolearningacrossarangeofagegroups.

Ourregionalpresenceisalsobasedonprovidingaqualityservice.WhetherthroughatravellingexhibitionsuchasWorksWonders,whichencouragesacommunitytodiscoverandcontributeitsownhistory,orthroughtheextensiverangeofsitevisits,skillsworkshopsandinternshipsweoffer,weseektoraisethestandardofheritagemanagementandaccessacrossthestate.TheNSWMigrationHeritageCentrecontinuestodeliveraheightenedawarenessofourmigrationhistorythroughitspartnerships,publicationsanditsonlinepresence.Theincreasedknowledgeofourmulticulturalheritagethroughthedocumentationofindividualandcommunitystoriesisprovidingarichhistorythatwillbeaninvaluableresourcetofuturegenerations.

ThequalityoftheexperienceweofferisofcourseadirectreflectiononthequalityoftheMuseumstaff.Wearefortunateindeedtonotonlyhavesuchawideskillbasefromwhichtogrowthebreadthofexperiencewecanoffer,butwealsohavestaffwhoaredriventoexplore,tointerpretandtosharetheirknowledgethroughthemanymediainwhichweoperate.IcommendthemallforanotheryearofoutstandingcontributiontotheculturalandintellectuallifeofSydneyandbeyond.

Wecouldnotachieveasmuchaswedowithouttheassistanceofacommittedbandofvolunteers.TherearepeoplegivingfreelyoftheirtimeandknowledgeacrossalmosteveryareaoftheMuseumbecausetheybelieveinwhatwedo.SomehavebeenwithusforyearsandthereareotherswhohavejoinedusmorerecentlyandIwelcomeonboardthenewvolunteerswhohaveofferedthemselvestosupportourPowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHill.Thecontinuedpresenceofourvolunteersisanongoingaffirmationthatweareofferingsomethingofvalue.Mycongratulationsgotoall,thestaff,volunteers,myfellowseniormanagersandtotheBoardofTrustees.Togetherwehaveachievedyetanotheryearofwhichtobeproudandwhichhaslaidthefoundationforanexciting,creativeandchallengingyearahead.

JenniferSandersActingDirector

actingdirector’sreport

OPPOSITE PAGE. (Top row) L–R DrNicholasPappas(President),DrAnneSummers(DeputyPresident),MarkBouris,MarkNicholaeff,TrishaDixon,MargaretSeale(Bottom low) L–RProfShirleyAlexander(photobyJoanneSaad),AnthonySukari,JudithWheeldonABOVE. L–RJenniferSanders,ActingDirector;MarkGoggin,AssociateDirector;KevinSumption,AssociateDirector.

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Achievements �006–07TheMuseumprovidedaccesstoover8.7millionusersonsite,offsiteandonlinein2006–07(up148%on05–06).VisitorstothePowerhouseMuseum,SydneyObservatoryandthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentrenumbered621,666(up16%on05–06).

ThePowerhouseMuseumattracted446,738visitors(up11%on05–06).

SydneyObservatorydrewover163,000visitors(up23%on05–06)itshighestvisitornumbereverrecorded.

ThePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre,whichopenedinMarch2007,attracted11,925visitorsagainstatargetof7,330(up63%).

Offsiteexhibitionsandprogramsreached421,333users(down15%on05–06).

Uniqueusersofourwebsitesrosebyanunprecedented211%onthepreviousyear,to7,668,267.Thisisthelargestannualgrowthinourwebsiteusersrecorded.

TherewasextensiveaccesstoourOnlinePublicAccessCatalogue,auniquesitedevelopedinhouse,whichprovidesimagesandinformationonover60,000objectsfromtheMuseum’scollection.Morethan13millionobjectrecordshavebeenviewedintheyear.ThisisreflectedinthetriplingofaccesstothePowerhouseMuseumwebsitefromthepreviousyear.

NewonlineofferingssuchasDesignHub,UltimoScienceFestival,PowerhouseDiscoveryCentreandPlayatPowerhouse(aimedatouryoungeronlinevisitors)alsocontributedtohighuserfigures.

ThenewE-commercesystem,developedin-house,waslaunchedinJuneforonlinepublicationsales.Membershipscontinuetosellonlineonaregularbasis.

WeopenedthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHillinMarch2007.Thisstateoftheartstoragefacilityallowspublicaccesstoaround40%(byvolume)oftheMuseum’sstoredcollection.

WeopenedtwonewattractionstocatertoouryoungervisitorsbasedontheMuseum’schildren’smascotsZoeandCogs.WeopenedZoe’sHouse,aninternationallyrenownedinteractiveplayspacewherekidsworktogethertobuildahouseencouragingcollaborativeandcooperativeplayfor3–6yearolds.DesignedbyLaCitédeSciencesanddel’IndustrieatLaVillette,Paris,thisgroundbreakingconceptwaslicencedbyitsoriginatorstothePowerhouse.

WeinstalledCogs’Playground,astate-of-the-artoutdoorplayground,intheMuseum’scourtyard.Amascotrelatedprogram,Cogs’MarvellousMachine,wasdevisedandconstructedfortheEasterschoolholidays.

Theseattractionshavebeenenormouslypopularwithparentsandchildrenalike.Zoe’sHouseattracted10,725childrenand8,580adultsinAprilthisyear.Householdmembershipshaverisen35%sinceJuly2006andthenumberofchildrenunder5yearswhovisitedtheMuseuminApril2007wasup170%onthesameperiodin2006.

OurRegionalServicesandMovableHeritageNSWprogramscontinuetomakeastrongimpressionacrosstheStatewith67regionalNSWorganisationsbenefitingfromexhibitions,training,sitevisitsorworkshops(upfrom34organisationsin05–06).Therewere10regionalinternshipsundertakenthroughouttheyear.

Ouroffsiteprogramoflectures,conferencepapers,communitygroupvisitsandregionaloutreachsaw289programsreachinganaudienceof18,826(upfrom209programsreaching14,815in2005–06).

PublicandeducationprogramsatthePowerhousedrew260,000participants,up26%onthepreviousyear.

ThePowerhouseMuseuminitiatedandpresentedTheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriors,thefirstinternationaltravellingexhibitionaboutthiswonderoftheworld.DevelopedincollaborationwiththeNationalMuseumofChina,theexhibitionbroughttoAustralia150Chinesenationaltreasures,manyofwhichhadneverbeforelefttheirhomeland.Over113,000visitedtheexhibition,whichsubsequentlytouredtotheMelbourneMuseum.

TheMuseumdevelopedandpresentedSmartworks:designandthehandmadewhichwasanexhibition,featuringtheworkofaround40AustralianandNewZealanderdesignersandmakers,asymposium,whichbroughttogethercraftspeoplefrombothsouthernandnorthernhemispherestodiscusstheirworkandliaisewithintheirprofession,andapublicationfeaturingtheworkandstoriesofthoseincludedintheexhibition.

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TheMuseumpresented30newexhibitionsanddisplaysincludingamajorupgradeofthePermanentTransportgallerywithFurther,faster,higher,amultimediasoundandlightshowwhichenhancesthevisitorexperienceandeducatesabouttheobjectsinthegallery.FivetravellingexhibitionswenttoeightregionalNSWandtwointerstatedestinations.

TheMuseumreceived91donationsundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,notableamongwhichwastheMastertouchPianoRollCompanycollectionofkeyboards,rollmakingmachines,boxmakingmachinesandassociatedmaterial.

The60thanniversaryofpost-SecondWorldWarmigrationwascelebratedatareceptionatthePowerhouseMuseumorganisedbytheNSWMigrationHeritageCentre.

AttheMuseumsAustraliaMultimediaandPublicationDesignAwards2007,thePowerhousewonintheCategoryofCalendarofeventsandinformationbrochureforitsDesignQuarterSeriesJanuary–December2006.TheMigrationHeritageCentrewoninthewebsitecategoryforOurMemories,BelongingsandPlacesonline,whichwasalsohighlycommendedintheEnergyAustraliaNationalTrustHeritageAwards.

Atthe2006NSWAustralianBusinessArtsFoundationAwardstheMuseumandAMPwereawardedtheNABPartneringAward.Theawardrelatestoourexhibition,Sport:morethanheroesandlegends,whichwemountedandtouredbetween2003and2006.

Fivepublicationswereresearchedandpublishedin2006–07:

Buildingamasterpiece:theSydneyOperaHouse(August06;reprintedMarch07)

TheGreatWallofChina(September06)

2007skyguide(October06)

Smartworks:designandthehandmade(April07)

Strasburgclockbooklet(June07)

Duetopopulardemand,therewasareprintofThecuttingedge:fashionfromJapan(published2005)inDecember2006.

Volunteernumbershaverisenfrom190in05–06to253in06–07.Over50volunteerswererecruited,mainlyfromthelocalarea,forthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHill.

27,270hourswerecontributedbyvolunteers,up22%onthepreviousyear.

ThehonourofLifeFellowfor2006wasconferredonformerTrusteeKylieWinkworthandformerDirectorDrLindsaySharp.DrDominicDowlingwasselectedasthePowerhouseWizard2006.

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Goals for �007–08PresentamajorinternationalexhibitionexploringthelifeandtimesofPrincessDiana

InstallnewwayfindingandsignageliveryinthePowerhouseMuseum

ImplementtheMasterplanforthecelebrationofthe150thanniversaryofSydneyObservatoryin2008

RefreshtheSpacegallerywiththeZeroGravityimmersiveinstallation

CompletetherebuildofLocomotive3265,sponsoredbyRailCorp

ConsolidatetheMuseum’spartnershipsinthecreativeindustriesandinnovationsectors

TheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriorsL-RSaddle,Shootingtwodeerwithonearrowhangingscroll,andChair,QingDynasty,Qianlongreign(1736–95),CollectionofthePalaceMuseum

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Performance summary �006–07

Results against target

Visitors to Target Actual % achieved against target

PowerhouseMuseum

467,670 446,738 95.5%

SydneyObservatory

145,000 163,005 112.4%

PowerhouseDiscoveryCentre(openedMarch07)

7,330 11,925 162.7%

Total on–site 620,000 621,666 100.3%

Service measure 2006–07 2005–06 2004–05 2003–04 2002–03

NumberofMuseummembers* 19,485 15,796 31,344 20,374 24,484

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onsite—exhibitions+displays 57 57 54 55 40

offsite—exhibitions 8 13 13 11 11

Numberofnewexhibitions+displays 31 28 25 24 26

Numberofenquiriesanswered 52,056 52,632 68,041 74,222 71,914

Numberofparticipantsineducationandpublicprograms—onsite(Powerhouse)

271,356 248,912 389,065 313,552 430,000

Numberofparticipantsineducationandpublicprograms—online

1,533,653 492,446 321,310 319,131 192,337

Numberofparticipantsinpublicprograms—offsite 18,826 14,815 19,767 21,102 6,281

Numberofacquisitions 725 707 546 663 570

NumberofregionalNSWorganisationsengagedvia

Exhibitions/andotherservices 67 34 22 35 19

Trainingprograms 32 42 38 39 20

Regionalinternships 9 8 4 4 6

*NotincludingPSFPschoolsordisadvantagedgroupswhicharegivenfreemembership.At30June2007571schools,representing148,409students,wereidentifiedasdisadvantagedschoolsunderthePrioritySchoolsFundingProgram(PSFP)andgivenmembership.

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Users 2006–07 2005–06 2004–05 2003–04 2002–03

PowerhouseMuseum 446,738 402,875 562,607 350,948 542,501

SydneyObservatory 163,003 132,324 139,705 149,538 125,020

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Total visitors on-site 621,666 535,199 702,312 500,486 667,521

Off-siteexhibitionsandprograms 426,341 503,561 719,703 449,185 404,423

Total visitors on-site and off-site 1,048,007 1,036,760 1,422,015 949,671 1,071,944

Website—uniqueusers 7,668,267 2,462,231 1,606,550 1,595,656 961,683

TOTAL—in person and online 8,716,274 3,498,991 3,028,565 2,545,327 2,033,627

Sampleoriginsofvisitorsfor2006–07showed:PowerhouseMuseum—46%Sydney;13%elsewhereinNSW;22%interstate;19%internationalSydneyObservatory—66%Sydney;8%elsewhereinNSW;6%interstate;20%international

Top10internationalvisitationgroupsatthePowerhouseMuseumfor2006–07werefromEngland,USA,NewZealand,Germany,France,Japan,Canada,Eire,China,andKorea.

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Who we are

Charter

TheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences(MAAS)wasestablishedundertheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesAct1945(MAASAct).TheMuseumhasperpetualsuccession,hasacommonseal,maypurchase,hold,grant,demise,disposeoforotherwisedealwithrealandpersonalpropertyandmaysueandbesuedinitscorporatename‘TheTrusteesoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences’.TheMuseumwasestablishedin1880followingtheSydneyInternationalExhibitionwhichwasitsgenesis.At30June2007theMAASwasresponsibleforthePowerhouseMuseum,SydneyObservatoryandthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHill.

TheMAASActrequirestheMuseumtoacquireandmanagecollectionsthathavesignificancetotheAustraliancommunityandthepeopleofNSWinparticular,relatedto:

Scienceandtechnology;

Decorativeartsanddesign;and

Australianhistoryandsociety.

Mission

ThePowerhouseMuseumdevelopscollectionsandpresentsexhibitionsandprogramsthatexplorescience,designandhistoryforthepeopleofNewSouthWalesandbeyond.

Vision

ThePowerhousewillfurtheritsreputationasamuseumthatcelebrateshumancreativityandinnovationinwaysthatengage,informandinspirediverseaudiences.

Values

TheMuseumbelievesinengagingitsdiverseaudiences,promotingscholarshipandpresentingitscollectionsandprogramsinwaysthatcaptivatetheintellectandchallengethehumanspirittoexcel.Weplacehighvalueonnurturingtheabilitiesofstaffandvolunteers,andfosteringcommunitypartnerships.

Aims and objectives

Infulfillingitsmission,theMuseumaimstostrikeabalancebetweenpresentingmajorpopularexhibitionsandothersofparticularappealtonicheandspecialinterestaudiences.TheMuseumalsoaimstobalanceaccesstothecollection,throughexhibitionsandprograms,withpreservingthecollectionforfuturegenerations,throughcollectionmanagementanddocumentationprojects.TheMuseumappliesthehigheststandardsofresearchandscholarshipinthedevelopmentofitsexhibitionsandprograms,andseekstoengageandinformthevisitor,whateverthescaleorsubject.

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Corporate GovernanceTheMuseumisgovernedbyaBoardofTrusteesappointedundertheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesAct1945.UndertheprovisionsoftheAct,thenineTrusteesoftheMuseumareappointedbytheGovernor,ontherecommendationoftheMinister,foratermofuptothreeyears,andmayserveforamaximumofthreeterms.TheTrusteesrepresentthepublicandoverseethemanagementandpolicydirectionoftheMuseum.TheTrustmetseventimesin2006–07toconsiderandgiveformalapprovaltomajorproceduralandpolicymattersonadvicefrommanagement.(FordetailsofTrusteesseeappendix12).

Senior management structure

TheDirectorisresponsibletotheTrusteesoftheMuseumandtheMinisterfortheArts,throughtheDepartmentoftheArts,SportandRecreation,fortheoverallmanagementandcontroloftheMuseumanditsactivities.

TheDirectorissupportedintheroleofchiefexecutivebytheDeputyDirector,CollectionsandOutreach;AssociateDirector,Planning,ProjectsandExhibitions;AssociateDirector,OperationsandServices;andAssociateDirector,FinanceandSystems.

Review mechanisms

TheMuseumengagesinseverallevelsofperformancereviewpracticesincludingaperformanceagreementbetweenthePresident,theDirectorandtheDirector-GeneraloftheDepartmentoftheArts,SportandRecreation,andsubsequentlybetweentheDirectorandtheDeputyandAssociateDirectors.

Internalreviewmechanismsincludetwicemonthlymeetingsofseniormanagement(DirectorwithDeputyandAssociateDirectors),meetingsoftheFinanceCommittee,meetingsoftheAuditCommitteeandseniormanagementreportstotheBoardofTrustees.DepartmentalbusinessplansservethecommitmentsoftheMuseum’sStrategicPlan.

TheMuseum’sdirectionin2006–07wasdrivenbytheprioritiesoftheStrategicPlan2005–2008:Wewillrefreshourpresence,programs,positioning,peopleandprocesses.

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Directorate Collections & outreach Planning, projects & exhibitions

Finance & systems Operations & services

Secretariat–Executivecoordination–Governmentliaison–BoardofTrusteesadministration

–Annualreport

Corporate Development–Corporatemembers–Sponsorship–PowerhouseFoundation–Members

People & Culture–Personnelrecruitment–Staffsalaries–Employmentpolicyandpractices

–Industrialrelations–OH&S–Volunteercoordination–Learninganddevelopment

Regional Services–Regionalliaison–Regionaloutreachcoordination

–Internships

Movable Heritage NSW

Migration Heritage Centre

Collection Development & Research

–CollectionsandAccess–ExhibitionsandPrograms–ScienceandIndustry –Engineeringanddesign –Informationand

communicationtechnology

–Sciences –Transport–DesignandSociety –Australianhistoryand

society –Koorihistoryandculture –Decorativeartsand

design

Registration & Collection Management

–Collectionadministration–Archives–Documentation–Objecttransportandstores

–Loans

Preservation & Heritage Management

–Heritagemanagement–Exhibitionconservation–Collectionsmaintenance–Regionalandcommunityprograms

–Researchanddevelopment

–Steamprograms

Library Services–Researchlibrary

Strategic Planning & Commissioning

–StrategicPlanningCoordination

–ProjectCommissioning&Delivery

Evaluation & Audience Research

–ExhibitionandProgramevaluation

–Audienceresearch

Exhibitions –Exhibitioncoordination–Travellingexhibitions–Design–Intechdesignanddevelopment

–Exhibitionfabrication–Exhibitionmaintenance

Digital Multi-media–Audiovisuals–Interactives–SoundHouse™/VectorLab–Electronicoutreachprojects

–Webservices–Intranet–CAN(CollectionsAustraliaNetwork)

–Sitehosting

Finance–Accounting–Budgetingandcashmanagement

–Legalservices–Insuranceandriskmanagement

–Procurement–Contractmanagement

Records–Recordsmanagement–Mailservices

Information Technology–Networkadministration–Applicationssupport–ITprojectcoordination–Informationsystems–Datacommunication

Facilities Management–Propertydevelopment–Assetreplacementprogram

–Generalstoresandloadingdock

–Technicalservices–Plantoperations–Buildingmaintenanceprogram

Operations–Operationsmanagement–Perimeterandexhibitionsecurity

–Gallerymonitoring–Theatres–Cleaningmanagement–Cafés

Marketing & Communications

–Publicrelations–Tourism–Advertising–Printmediaandeditorial–Graphicproduction–Merchandising&retailoperations

Powerhouse Publishing–Distributionandpublishingsupport

–Graphicproduction

Customer Relations–Customerservices,frontofhouse

–Admissionsandswitchboard

–Eventsandcateringmanagement

Education & Program Development

–Publicprograms–Educationprograms–Culturaldiversityprograms

–Onlineeducation

Image Services–Photography–Photolibrary–Rightsandpermissions–Imageresourcecentre

Sydney Observatory–MuseumofAstronomy–Publicandeducationprograms

Powerhouse Discovery Centre: Collection Stores at Castle Hill

–Publicandeducationprograms

Minister For The Arts

Board Of Trustees

Internal Audit

Director

Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation —Arts NSW

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RefreshtheMuseum’sphysicalpresenceinternallyandexternally

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Opening of Powerhouse Discovery Centre: Collection Stores at Castle HillAmajoroutcomeofthePresencesectionoftheStrategicPlan2005–08wastoestablishapresenceinnorth-westernSydneybyopeningournewfacilityatCastleHill.Exactly19yearstothedayaftertheopeningofthePowerhouseMuseumatUltimo,thePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHill(PDC)openedtothepubliconSaturday10March2007.

ThePDCprovidespublicaccesstotheMuseum’scollectioninstorage.Around50,000objectsarestoredatthefacility,includingmanyofthelargerobjects,whichtranslatestoaround40%oftheMuseum’scollectionbyvolume.Twonewpurposebuiltstoreswereconstructedin2004inanticipationofthepublicaccessprogram.Thesitenowprovidesaround13,000squaremetresofstorage.TheDisplayStorewaspurposebuilttocatertopublicaccessandtobethehubaroundwhichthepublicandeducationprogramswouldrevolve.

Inthisbuilding,visitorscanwanderamongtheincrediblerangeofobjectswehavestoredhere.Fromtintoystodouble-deckbuses,therearelargeandsmallobjects,fromtheareasofdecorativearts,design,science,technology,IndigenouscultureandAustralianhistory.SomeareassociateddirectlywiththehistoryofCastleHill,theBaulkhamHillsshireandthenorthwestSydneyarea.

DownstairsthereisanimpressivearrayofitemsfromtheState’stransporthistory,includingsteamengines,planes,cars,tramsandhorse-drawncoaches—evenaHarry’sCafedeWheelswagonfromthe1940s.Upstairs,onracksandinaspecialseriesofdrawers,therearecollectionobjectsrangingfromamousetrap-makingmachinetorareRoyalDoultonceramics,18thcenturyshoesandthetorchthatCathyFreemanusedtolightthecauldronattheSydney2000OlympicGames.

Thisisaworkingstorageandpreservationfacility,ratherthananexhibitioncentre.However,throughouttheDisplayStorethereisinformationaboutthePowerhousecollectionandtheMuseum’shistoryandworkthroughtextpanels,labels,videosandaninteractive.Weexplainsomeofthethingswedotolookafterobjectsinourcareandgiveadviceregardingsimpletechniquesvisitorscanusetopreservetheirtreasuredpossessions.

TheResourceRoom,locateddownstairsintheDisplayStore,providesavarietyofresourcestohelpvisitorsdiscovermoreabouttheobjectsandabouttheresearchandpreservationworkofthePowerhouse.Whetherthevisitorisaschoolstudent,anamateurhistorian,amuseumprofessional,anenthusiastfindingoutmoreabouttheirareaofinterestorsomeonewantingadviceaboutcaringforafamilyheirloom,thereisarangeofusefulpublicationsprovided,includinginformationoncollectiondocumentation,careandmanagement.Therearealsocopiesofcuratorialresearchfilesforspecificobjects,whichcontainahostofmaterialfromhistoricalphotographstooralhistoriesandjournalarticles.

Inthesixmonthsleadinguptothepublicopening,stafffrommanydepartmentsoftheMuseumworkedcollaborativelytorealisethevisionforanewandinnovativemuseumstorageandcollectioncarefacilitythatinvitedthepublicbehind-the-scenestogainabetterunderstandingofhowthePowerhousestoresandcaresforthehundredsofthousandsofobjectsinitscollection.Preparatoryworkincludedthecollectionmanagement,preservationandheritagemanagementandcuratorialareasoverseeingobjectselection,preservation,registrationanddisplay.Therewasalsogreateffortfromexhibitionandgraphicdesign,visitorinterpretation,educationandmarketing,thefacilitiesdepartmentwhoreadiedthesiteforpublicaccess,andthefinanceandhumanresourcesdepartmentswhoassistedinsettinguppolicies,systemsandproceduresfortheCentre.Itwastrulya‘wholeofMuseum’effort.

TheopeningweekendsawtheCentrehostover8,800visitorswhoenjoyedthediverseselectionofcollectionobjectsexhibitedintheDisplayStore,thecentrepieceoftheDiscoveryCentresite.TheeventbeganwithaformalceremonytoofficiallyopentheCentrewithaWelcometoCountrydeliveredbylocalIndigenouselderEdnaWatsonandhergrand-daughterAlyce,addressesfromPowerhouseTrustPresidentDrNicholasPappas,MayorofBaulkhamHillsCouncillorTonyHay,PowerhouseDirectorDrKevinFewsterandtheofficialkeynoteaddressandunveilingofacommemorativeplaquebyTheHonourableBobDebusMP,thenMinisterfortheArts.

Manyspecialinterestclubs,organisationsandbusinesses,includingmanylocalrepresentatives,provideddisplaysandassistanceaddingtothefantasticcarnivalatmosphereoftheopeningweekend.TheseincludedCampbelltownSteamMuseum,theAustralianAviationMuseum,48&FJHoldenOwnersClubofAustralia,theVintageSportsCarClubofInspectingthetintoycollection,PowerhouseDiscoveryCentre>

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outcome result milestoneUltimositeisrefreshedthroughaprogramofminorworksaimedatpublicspacesandservices

Refreshingaddressesinternalcolours,wayfinding,lightingandsignage

ContractforinternalWayfindingrefreshawarded.Workcommenced

AnewpublicfacilityopenedatCastleHill CastleHillopenstopublic PowerhouseDiscoveryCentreopens10March2007

Australia,theHillsDistrictHistoricalSociety,theAustralianPedalCarClub,theHillsDistrictModelRailwaySociety,SydneyBusandTruckMuseum,CircusSolarus,Icarus,CastleTowersShoppingCentre,HillsShireTimes,BaulkhamHillsShireCouncil,theHillsChamberofCommerce,WizardHomeLoansKellyville,HinchcliffeElectrical,HillsHomemakerCentre,AmoryCateringandFreshLemonade.

ThePowerhouseDiscoveryCentrehassincehostedmorethan100groupsandstagedaseriesofmonthlyOpenDaysforthegeneralpublic.Betweenitsopeningand30June2007,thePDCattracted11,925visitorsagainstatargetof7,330,aresultof163%.ThroughavolunteerrecruitmentprogramandtheestablishmentofalocalCorporateMembersprogramthePDChasgonealongwaytowardsestablishingtheMuseumaspartofthelocalcommunity.(MoreaboutthePDC’sactivitiescanbefoundinthePositioningsection).

Visitor facilities refreshTherehasbeenextensiveworkundertakentodesignandimplementanewapproachtotheMuseum’ssignageandway-findingsystem.Themajorchangehasbeentherenumberingofthelevelsforallfloorsavailabletovisitorswhichnownumberfrom1to5.Thefirststageofthisnewsignagesystemwasimplementedby30June2007andincludedlargenumbersappearingontheliftshaft,atescalatorsandincorridors,newbuttonnumbersintheliftandonexistingsignagepanels.

Theintroductionofacompletelynewprintedguidewith3-Dmappingimages,colourcodedtothenewfloorlevels,hasprovenaveryeffectivenewadditiontothevisitorexperience.LargescaledirectionalsignswillbeinstalledatselectedlocationsaroundtheMuseum,followingtheJulyschoolholidaysperiod.

TheupgradeoftheMuseum’scafeswasbasedonseveralkeyaspects,including—improvedcustomerserviceflowinbothcafesthroughcapitalupgrades;improvedfoodquality,rangeandservicebyintroducingabroaderrangeofpreparedfoodofferings;and,inclusionofservicestandardsandperformanceindicatorstoeffectivelymeasureoperationsagainstsimilarcafésoperatinginothermuseums.

Capitalworksundertakenforthecourtyardcaféincludedupgradeofthecommercialkitchenequipment,installationofnewfridgesforpre-preparedfood,reconfiguringtheinteriorofthecaféandthenewfurniturebothinsideand

outside.ThecaféexteriornowoverlooksthenewCogs’Playground,installedforouryoungervisitors’pleasure.SincethecompletionoftheLevel1caféupgrade,saleshaveincreasedbyanaverageof65%.Thenextstagewillinvolveafurtherupgradeoftheentrylevelespressobar.

Toprovideongoingfeedbackonservicestandards,theMuseumapproachedfourSydneymuseumsandattractionstobeinvolvedinsettingandmonitoringbenchmarksacrosssimilarcafes.Aninitialassessment,conductedviaapeerassessmentmethodinFebruary2007,wasundertakenusingascaledratingsystemtocompareservicesandstandards.Theprocessdiddemonstratethatservicestandardsandthestateofpremisesarecoremanagementchallengesformuseumcafes,requiringfurtherattentiontostafftraining,monitoringandstandards.

Sydney Observatory refresh2008isthesesquicentenaryoftheopeningofSydneyObservatoryin1858.Thissignificantanniversaryprovidestheopportunitytofocusaseriesofheritage,exhibitionandpublicprogramactivitiesthroughouttheyear,withtheaimofmaximisingthepublicawarenessofSydneyObservatory.

Withthereconstructionofoneofthehistoricflagstaffs,sponsoredbytheBruceandJoyReidFoundation,andthecommencementofarchaeologicalandconservationworkfortheFortPhillipSignalStation,dailyvisitationtothesiteisexpectedtoincreasesignificantly.Theseheritageworkswillsignificantlyincreasepublicunderstandingandappreciationofthesite’sgreatimportancetoNSWsincetheearlydaysoftheColony.

Thursday5June2008willmark150yearssincethefirstdroppingoftheObservatory’stime-ballandtheofficialopeningofthesite.Amajoranniversaryeventwillinvolvethere-enactmentofthefirstdroppingofthetimeballat1pm,withagunsalutefromBennelongPointandthefiringofthecanonfromFortDenison.FlagswillbehoisteduptheflagstaffatSouthHeadSignalStationandtherewillbethelaunchofthenewarchaeologicalworkontheObservatory’sSignalStation.Thiswillbefollowedbyamonthoffestivitiesandpublicprogramsfocusingonthehistoryofastronomyandweather.

ASydneyObservatoryMasterplanhasbeendevelopedoutliningprioritiesinregardstoachievingStateHeritageresponsibilities,theConservationPlan,interpretationand

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facilityimprovementofthesite.ListedontheStateHeritageRegister,theObservatoryfallswithinSection170oftheNSWHeritageAct,underwhichtheMuseummustmaintainandinterpretthesite.TherestorationandrenovationofthesitebytheDepartmentofCommerceandtheCentenaryStoneworkprogram,alongwiththeMuseum’sownmaintenanceworks,hasmaintainedthebuildingstotherequiredstandard.

TheConservationPlan,developedbyDrJamesSempleKerrin2002,isfundamentaltoalldevelopmentandinformsmajorchangestothesite,aswellasbeingaguidingdocumentforHeritageNSWandCouncilwhenapprovalsaresoughtforallfurtherdevelopment.

ThefollowingactionsarerequiredtomeettheNSWStateHeritageresponsibilities:

ArchaeologicalinvestigationoftheFlagstaff,FortandSignalStation;

UpdateSignalStationandFortConservationPlanutilisingcurrentdocuments;and,

EnacttheHeritageAssetMaintenanceplan.

TheSydneyObservatoryMasterplan,therefore,developedprioritiesinregardstoachievingStateHeritageresponsibilities,theConservationPlan,interpretationandfacilityimprovementofthesite.

InstallationoftheFlagstaffwilldrawmoreattentiontothesitebyraisingitsphysicalprofile.Subjecttofunding,thelaunchofmajorarchaeologicalandrestorationworksaroundtheFortPhilipandSignalStationintheanniversaryyear,willunderlinethenationalsignificantofthesite,andbuildnewdaytimeaudiencestothesesitesandtherefurbishedgardens.

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TheplannednewexhibitiononSkyandtheWeatherwillalignwiththefactthat2008isalso100yearssincethefirstNSWofficeoftheCommonwealthBureauofMeteorologywasestablishedonObservatoryHillin1908.

Collectionactivitiesinsupportofthe150thanniversaryprogramincludelistingofallthefurnitureprovenancedtoSydneyObservatoryandcurrentlystoredatCastleHillhasalsobeenupdatedfortheanniversary.ThelistofobjectsrelatingtotheObservatoryhasbeenreviewedand72added.Draftsignificancestatementsfor10oftheParramattaObservatoryobjectsand32oftheSydneyObservatoryobjectshavebeenprepared.

New3-Dprograms,createdonthemostpopularandrequestedthemesattheObservatory,willre-engagecoreschoolaudiences,andschoolholidaycrowdsalike.Subjecttofunding,there-installationofthethirddomeinthegroundswillallowanincreaseinvisitation.

InJune2007,extensiveworkwasundertakenontheObservatorygarden.Oldturfwasremovedasweremanydeadgardenbeds,shrubsandbamboo.Undergroundirrigationpipeswereinstalledandconnectedtothenew18,000Lwatertanks.NewturfandmulchwereinstalledinpreparationfortheupcomingFestivaloftheStars.

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Refreshpermanentexhibitionsandgiveprioritytodesignandpopularcultureforexhibitions,publicprograms,researchandscholarship

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Evaluation and audience researchIn2006,theMuseumembarkedonthelargestandmostsignificantaudiencestudyundertakeninthelast16years.ThiswasapopulationstudyofSydneyresidentstodeterminewhatneedstheyseektofulfilthroughleisureandwherethePowerhouseMuseumandSydneyObservatorysitinrelationtotheseleisureneeds.ThestudysoughttosegmentthepopulationaccordingtothisneedsanalysisandidentifywhichsegmentswerealignedwithwhattheMuseumandtheObservatoryoffers.Otherdimensionsofthestudyexaminedawarenessofthetwoattractions,frequencyandrecencyofvisits,bestmediathroughwhichtopromotethePowerhouseandObservatorybrandsandwhattypeofprogramsandexperiencepeopleareseekingtofulfiltheirleisureneedswhentheyvisitus.

Ofthesixsegmentsidentified,threesegments(52%oftheSydneypopulation)areseekingalearningdimensionintheirleisure.MorethananyotherculturalattractioninSydney,thepublicassociatesthePowerhouseMuseumwithalearningexperience(70%ofthepopulationstudy)andthisalignmentisprovingimportantfortheMuseum’sbranding,promotionandmarketing.Inaddition,thethree‘learning’segmentsareguidingthepositioningandfocusofexhibitioncontentandprogramdevelopmentthroughtheCommissioningsystem.

AnothersignificantdevelopmentisanewframeworkfordevelopingPublicPrograms.Amenuofdestination,signature,temporaryandpermanentprogramsnowguidesthepublicprogramdevelopmentcycleworkingonthepremisethatprogramscanbedestinationattractionsintheirownrightwithasignificantroletoplayinaudiencebuilding.Withthisframeworkinmind,theDepartmentconductedamajorevaluationofapermanentdestinationprogramtheSoundHouse™/VectorLab(SHVL).

Thisyear-longstudywasplannedfollowingthere-launchofthecombinedbrandSoundHouse™/VectorLab,theintroductionofapromotionalstrategy,are-alignmentofprogramofferandtheestablishmentofrevenueandattendancetargets.Ausersurvey,depthinterviews,reviewofstatisticalandrevenuedataandananalysisofoperationalsystemsfoundthattheSHVLisoneoftheMuseum’sthreemostsignificantpermanentdestinationprograms(alongwiththeBoultonandWattengineandtheStrasburgClock)andonewhich,withimprovementsinpromotionalandoperationalsystems,hasgreatpotentialtobuildaudiencesintheimportantyouth,educationandfamilymarketsaswellaspositiontheMuseumasacentreofexcellenceincuttingedgesocialtechnology.

AfullprogramofaudienceresearchandprogramevaluationwilllastthroughouttheyearatthenewPowerhouseDiscoveryCentre.Thefirststageofthisresearchprogramwastosurveyvisitorstothesiteontheopeningweekendtoidentifythecharacteristicsofthepotentialmarketandthoseaspectsoftheexperiencethatresonatewiththem.Asecondstageisevaluatingthemonthlyweekend‘opendays’andtheweekdaybookedexcursionsbygroups.

TheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriorsexhibitionofferedanopportunityfortheEvaluationDepartmenttoapplyanewformofsummativeevaluation.Impactevaluationidentifiesthetotalrangeofimpactsresultingfromtheinvestmentandpresentationoflargetemporaryexhibitions.

Theexhibitionwasassessedonthebasisofitscapacitytoprovidepublicvaluebenefits,institutionalbenefitsandaudiencebenefits.PublicvaluewasfoundintheaccesstoauniquecollectionneverseenbeforeinAustralia.Institutionalbenefitsincludedattendanceandrevenuereturnscomparedtotargets,partnershipsforged,thepromotionofourscholarshipandthedevelopmentofourAsiancollection,opportunitiesforengagementthroughvolunteeringanduseofcustomisedwebsites,opportunitiesfornewprofessionalpracticesandthenumberofnewmembershipsubscriptionsduringthecourseoftheexhibition.ThishasforgedthenewevaluationtemplatethatwillbeusedbytheMuseuminthefutureandwhichislinkedtothebenefitsanalysisprocessintegratedwithexhibitionplanningandcommissioning.

TheDepartmentconducted22visitorcountsacross11exhibitionsin2006–07.Theinformationfromallthesestudiesisusedtoreporttogovernment,sponsors,partners,theBoardofTrusteesandintheprocessofourowninternalplanning.

Permanent galleries refreshAmajordriveroftheStrategicPlan2005–08istherefreshprogramforourpermanentgalleries.ThroughthisstrategicdirectionweaimtoreinvigoratethevisitorexperienceatthePowerhouseMuseumbyenhancingandbuildingonthemajorpermanentgallerieswehaveestablishedandbyaddingnew,long-termattractionstofurthercatertoourvisitorsneeds.

TheTransportgallerywasthefirsttoundergoatransformationundertherefreshprogram.ThisisamajorspaceintheMuseum,showingthefullvolumeoftheformerUltimoPowerHousebuilding.ThisvolumeisusedtogreatadvantagetoexhibitsomeofthelargestitemsintheMuseum’scollectionincludingplanes,trains,carsandothermethodsoftransportacrosstime.Further,faster,higher:asoundandlightexperienceisaspectacularten-minutesoundandlightshowintheTransportgallery,thatbringsalivesomeoftheMuseum’sfavouritevehiclesandaircraft.Standinginthegallery,visitorsaresurroundedbylightingeffects,projectedimages,voicesandsoundeffectstoproduceanoverallimmersiveexperience.

ObjectshighlightedbytheproductionaretheCatalinaFrigateBirdII,thelargestitem,bydimensions,intheMuseum’scollection;theDuxbicycle,whichin1900wasthethirdbicycleevertoberiddenaroundAustralia.;the‘AustralianGeographicFlyer’,HotairballoonwhichadventurerDickSmithflewacrosstheTasmanSea,fromNewZealandtoAustraliain2000;theBleriotXImonoplane,astuntplanethatcarriedthefirstAustralianairmailfromMelbournetoSydney

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outcome result milestoneFewer,bettertargetedandresourcedexhibitionsintegratedwithotherprograms

AnnualexhibitionandpublicprogramsenhancetheMuseum’sreputationasaninnovativeandinteractivevenueforfamilies

OpeningofZoe’sHouseandCogs’PlaygroundresultsinincreasedfamilyaudiencesHouseholdmembershipsincrease

PowerhouseMuseumiswidelyperceivedasanexemplaryknowledgeprovider

Museumstaffundertakeaminimumof30radio/TVinterviewsperyearbasedonMuseumscholarship.

Museumstaffaveraging5interviewspermonthonMuseumscholarshipacrossNSWandnationalmedia

in1914;Steamlocomotive1243,whichwascommissionedin1882andoperatedonNSWrailwaysforover100years;and,thesolarpoweredautomobileSolarResource,whichwasaplace-getterintheWorldSolarChallenge,aracefromDarwintoAdelaidein1987.Theseepisodesarelinkedbythevoiceoffamousaviatrix,NancyBirdWalton.

Inbetweenshowsthegalleryistransformedintoa‘livingenvironment’withsuspendedaircraftappearingtoflythroughcloudsinabluesky.Ataroundquarter-hourintervalsthegallerycomesbrieflytolifeaswehearthehorse-drawntramclip-cloppingby,orcrowdsbustlingonthestationtocatchthesteamtrain,ortheBugattiracingcarcirclingtheTransportgallery.DevelopmentisproceedingforarefreshprogramfortheadjoiningSpacegallery.

AnotherchangetoourgalleryarrangementsawtheclosureoftheBayagul:contemporaryIndigenouscommunicationgallery.BayagulwasapermanentexhibitionuniqueinAustraliaastheonlydedicatedgalleryfocusingoncontemporaryIndigenousAustraliangraphic,fashion,textileandarchitecturaldesign.Atthetimeofopeningapproximately25%ofallourvisitorsspenttimeinBayagul.Themostrecentsurveyscarriedoutlastyearhaveseenthisfalltojust16%.Itwasconsideredtimelytoupdatethegalleryandarethinkofwhereitwassituatedwillseeitmovedtotheexhibitionspaceonlevel4.Thelevel1SwitchHousespacethathousedBayagulwillnowbeusedfortemporaryexhibitions.

FurtherrefreshinitiativesaretwonewattractionstocatertoouryoungervisitorsbasedontheMuseum’schildren’smascotsZoeandCogs.WeopenedZoe’sHouse,aninteractiveplayspacefor3–6yearoldsinApril2007.DesignedbyLaCitédesSciencesanddel’IndustrieatLaVillette,Paris,thisgroundbreakingconceptinearlychildhoodplaydevelopsproblemsolving,creativeandsocialskillsaskidsworktogethertobuildahouse,usingcranes,pulleysandrubblechutes.Zoe’sHouseisanunfinishedhouseprovidingplentyoftoolsforbuddingbuilders—acrane,conveyorbelt,rubblechute,railnetwork,wheelbarrows,lifts,evenhardhatsandjackets.Eachgroupactivityisdesignedtoencouragechildrentodeveloptheirsocialskillsandtofinishbuildingahousewithoutthehelpofadults.ThiswasinstalledinthespaceformerlyestablishedasThePocket.AlsonewtothePowerhouseisCogs’Playground,astate-of-the-artoutdoor

playgrounddesignedbyAustralia’sforemostplaygrounddesigner,FionaRobbe.Withahugeclimbingframeandseesaw,alongwithotherinnovativefeatures,theplaygroundchallengeskidsphysicallyandmentallyinanexcitingbutsafeenvironment.

Theseattractionsprovedenormouslypopularwithparentsandchildrenalike.Zoe’sHouseattracted10,725childrenand8,580adultsinApril2007.Householdmembershipshaverisen35%sinceJuly2006andthenumberofchildrenunder5yearswhovisitedtheMuseuminApril2007was4,289,up170%onthesametimein2006.

AnotherrefreshinitiativeisintheExperimentationsgallery.Thisgalleryexaminesthesciencesthatapplytooureverydaylivesandprovidesauniquehands-onexperienceforourvisitors.Ithasaneducationandexperientialfocusandisespeciallypopularwithschoolgroups.TheDatingGameisanewfeatureinstalledintheChemicalAttractionssectionanddealswithcarbondating.Anothernewsectionindevelopment,whichwillcovertheareaofnuclearenergyasitappliestoourlives,istitledNuclearMattersandisduetoopeninAugust2007.BothofthesenewinstallationshavebeenassistedbysponsorshipfromANSTO.

Temporary exhibitions on siteThisyear’stemporaryexhibitionprogramshowcasedstoriesfromavarietyofcultures,Chinese,EstonianandIndian,whilealsocelebratingAustraliandesign,innovationandculture.

ForfourandahalfyearsstaffacrosstheMuseumwereinvolvedintheresearchanddevelopmentoftheexhibitionTheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriors,ajointprojectofthePowerhouseMuseumandtheNationalMuseumofChina,Beijing,inassociationwiththePalaceMuseum,Beijing,theGansuProvincialMuseum,GansuProvincialResearchInstituteofArchaeology,theMunicipalMuseumofDunhuangandShanhaiguanGreatWallMuseum.Over150objectsfromtheNationalMuseumofChinaandparticipatingmuseumswerebroughttoAustraliaspecificallyforthisexhibition.TheexhibitionincludedmanyGradeOnenationaltreasuresandobjectsthathaveneverbeforebeenseenoutsideofChina.

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TheexhibitionwasofficiallyopenedbyTheHonourableGoughWhitlamACQConWednesday27Septemberandwasattendedbyover800people.VIPguestsincludedMrPanZhenzhou,Secretary-General,NationalMuseumofChina,andMrQiuShaofang,Consul-General,People’sRepublicofChina.AlsoinattendanceweremembersofadelegationfromtheChineseMinistryofCultureandtheStateAdministrationofCulturalHeritageandtheexhibitioncouriersfromtheNationalMuseumofChinaandthePalaceMuseum.Over113,000peoplevisitedtheexhibitionduringitsseasonatthePowerhouse.

TheAustralianCommunitiesGallerywasthevenueforOurnewhome(MeieuusKodu):EstonianAustralianStories.Thisproject,developedwiththeassistanceoftheNSWMigrationHeritageCentre,looksattheEstoniancommunityinAustralia.TheexhibitionchartsEstonians’struggleforfreedomandindependence,toldbythemigrantswhocametoAustraliaeitherasdisplacedpersonsinthe1940s,postWorldWarII,orasfreepeopleinthe1990s.TodayAustraliahasthefourthlargestcommunityofEstoniansabroad—around10,000.TheexhibitionwasdevelopedwithextensivesupportfromtheEstoniancommunityincludingTheEstonianArchiveinSydney’sSurryHills,setupin1952asacollectionpointforimportantmaterialrelatingtothelivesandachievementsofEstonianslivingoutsideEstonia.

Otherhistories:GuanWei’sfableforacontemporaryworldhadacclaimedChinese-AustralianartistGuanWeicreateaninstallationofmuralpaintingsfortheMuseum’sAsianGallery.GuanWei’sfablewasinspiredbytheepicvoyagesofZhengHe,the15thcenturyChinesenavigator,andartefactsfromtheMuseum’scollection.Visitorshadtheopportunitytowatchtheartistatworkpriortotheexhibition‘sopening.CinemaIndia:theArtofBollywoodwasanexhibitionfromtheVictoriaandAlbertMuseuminLondon.Itbroughttogethersomeremarkableexamplesofcinemaartfromoneofthemostprolificmoviemakingindustriesintheworld,includingoriginalposters,large-scalehoardings,booklets,cardsandmanyoriginalfilmtrailersshowingonvideo.

Smartworks:designandthehandmadealsohadasignificantresearchanddevelopmentperiod.Theexhibitionfocusedontheinspirationalworkof40leadingAustralianandNewZealanddesignersandcraftspeople.Itlookedatwhat‘handmade’meanstoeachoftheminrelationtocontemporarydesign,andthechallengestheyfacedputtingtheirworkintoproduction.Thefeaturedworksshowcasedanexceptionalrangeoftraditionalandcontemporarydesignfromfashion,jewellery,weaving,ceramicsandglasswaretofurniture,lighting,metalworkandsculpture.TheprojectattractedasubstantialdevelopmentgrantfromtheVisualArtsandCraftsBoardoftheAustraliaCouncilandfurthersupportfromCreativeNewZealand.Notjustanexhibition,itslaunchcoincidedwitharelatedthreedayinternationalsymposiumheldatthePowerhouseandthelaunchofabookonthedesignersandworkfeaturedintheexhibition.TheexhibitionisduetotourtoNewZealandin2008.

SydneyDesign06sawtheMuseumlaunchaseriesofexhibitionscoveringmanyaspectsofcontemporarydesign.InYourFace:contemporarygraphicdesignwastheMuseum’sfeaturecontributiontotheexhibitionprogram.Itreflectedthechangingnatureofgraphicdesignaswellasthediversityoftheindustryacrossanimmensespectrumfromtattoostotelevisionadvertising.ThreeexhibitionscelebratingnewdesignwerealsoofferedatthePowerhouse.SydneyMorningHeraldYoungDesigneroftheYearpresentsthecreativeworksofyoungdesignersaroundanominatedthemewhichthisyearfocussedon‘thecommune’.ElectroluxDesignLab2005wasaninternationaldesigncompetitionrunbytheElectroluxCompanywhichlooksatthepossibledesignproductsofthefuture.HomeBeautifulProductoftheYearseeksouttheyear’s‘musthave’productsandputsthemthrougharigorousselectionprocesstoselectthemostinnovativeproductsrangingfromhomeaccessoriesandoutdoorfurniture,tolightingandbeddingdesign.

ContinuingsupportforAustralia’sdesignandtechnologytalentcontinuedthroughourannualupdatesoftheAustralianDesignAwardsandEngineeringExcellenceexhibitionsinourSuccessandInnovationgallery.YounginnovatorswerecelebratedintheannualdesignTECHexhibition,presentedbytheBoardofStudiestoshowcasethebestindesignfromthe2006HSCprojects.SydneyObservatorywashosttoWinningskyphotos:theDavidMalinAwards,aselectionofwinningentriesfromthisastrophotographycompetitiondevelopedbytheCentralWestAstronomicalSociety.BoththeObservatoryandPowerhousealsomounteddisplayscelebratingthe75thanniversaryoftheSydneyHarbourBridge.

Amajorfeatureofourexhibitionsprogramsistheinclusionofarangeofinteractiveandmulti-mediainstallationstoheightenthevisitorexperience.InterpretivehighlightsofTheGreatWallexhibitionincludedpanoramasoftheGreatWallandassociatedsitestakenbyaMuseumphotographerandprojectedacrossa12metrewallintheexhibition,providinganimmersiveexperiencetocapturethescaleandchangingfaceoftheWallasittraversesthousandsofkilometresacrossvariousterrains.Therewasalsoacrossbow

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interactive,anarchaeologicaljigsaw,ThePlansoftheJizhouCommanderyinteractiveandaseriesofassociatedaudio-visuals,alldevelopedbyMuseumstaff.

ForCinemaIndiatenaudiovisualsweredevelopedtoenliventhetwo-dimensionalartworkthatcomprisedthemajorityoftheexhibition.MovietrailersandadocumentaryonIndianposterpaintersalsoprovidedmovementandsoundintheexhibition.NineaudiovisualdisplayswereproducedandinstalledintheSmartworksexhibition.Threeofthesewerenewsit-down,touch-screenkiosksallowingextendedbrowsingofanextensivecollectionofinterviews,manyfilmedexclusivelyfortheexhibition.AnewintroductoryaudiovisualfeaturinganinterviewwithartistGuanWeianddocumentinghismuralpaintingwasproducedandinstalledattheentrytotheOtherhistoriesexhibition.

SomeofourpermanentexhibitionsalsobenefitedfromtheexpertiseofourDigitalMultiMediastaff.TheBoultonandWattsteamenginewasfilmedinactionforinclusioninapermanentdisplayadjacenttotheenginewhichwasupdatedwiththeinclusionofnewinformativeaudiovisualandobjectinterpretivetechnologiesthatenablevisitorstoseemovingfootageoftheengine,whenitisnotpossibletohavetheengineoperatinglive.ThisistheMuseum’sfirsthigh-definitionvideoproduction.

TheoriginalfootageandaudiovisualdisplayhavebeenreinstatedadjacenttothecockpitoftheDickSmithhelicopterontheLevel4balconyarea.ThisspectacularfootageofDickSmith’sworldrecordflightbringstolifetheaircraftsuspendedinthegalleriaandisprovingapopularattractionforvisitors.AtthenewPowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHillfouraudiovisualprogramsincludingarchivalfootageandanoriginalproductionexplainingthehistoryofthesitewereproducedandinstalled.(Forafulllistoftemporaryexhibitionsseeappendix2).

PublicationsPowerhousePublishingmanagedthepublicationoffivenewtitlesandtworeprintsrepresentingtheMuseum’sscholarshipandresearchin2006–07.Twobooks,TheGreatWallofChinaandSmartworks:designandthehandmade,werepublishedtoaccompanymajorexhibitions.Over300pagesTheGreatWallofChinatakesauniqueapproachtothisiconicmonumentwithdiverseimagesandessaysbycontemporaryscholarsandwritersfromChina,AustraliaandtheUSwhoexplorethepast,presentandfutureoftheWall.ThebookinvolvedworkingcloselywithpartnerstheNationalMuseumofChinainBeijingandTheChinaHeritageProjectatTheAustralianNationalUniversity.

SmartworkslooksattheworkofdesignersfromAustraliaandNewZealandwhoareexploringindustrialproductionwhilemaintainingtheintegrityofthe‘handmade’.Threecommissionedessaysprovideframeworkstounderstandthisshiftinthemakingprocess,whilecasestudiesoneachofthedesignersdocumenttheindividualapproachesto21stcenturychallengesandtheresultingwork.

Buildingamasterpiece:theSydneyOperaHousewaspublishedbasedontheMuseumcollectionandresearchandasaresultofsupportfromtheSydneyOperaHouseandArup.Itwasco-publishedwithLundHumphries,UK.WithaforewordbyJørnUtzon,thebookexploresmanyuntoldchaptersoftheOperaHouse’shistorythroughtenengagingessayswrittenbyAustralianandinternationalexpertsinthefield.DemandforBuildingamasterpieceandThecuttingedge:fashionfromJapan(firstpublishedin2005)resultedinreprintstosupplybothlocalandoverseasmarkets.Allofthesetitlesaredistributednationallyandinternationally.

The17theditionofthepopularannualAustralianskyguide,thecelestialequivalentofastreetdirectoryforthesouthernsky,continueditssalesgrowth.TheStrasburgclockbookletwaspublishedasthesecondoftheneweditionsofbookletsonkeydisplays.AsoneoftheMuseum’smostpopularandintriguingdisplays,thebookletprovidesinformationonthefascinatinghistoryoftheclockforanequallyfascinatedpublic.

Museum archives and libraryTheMuseum’sarchivesareamajorknowledgeresourceusedbyMuseumstaffforreferenceandresearch,andbymembersofthepublicandacademicsseekingthespecialisedinformationwehold.SincethelaunchofourOnlinePublicAccessCatalogueinJune2006,theMuseum’scollectedarchivesaregraduallybecomingavailableforonlineresearch.

DuringtheyeartheArchiveswereusedbypublicresearchersforavarietyofprojects,amongthem—biographiesofformerGovernmentAstronomer,HarleyWood,anddesignersGrantandMaryFeatherston;booksonthehistoryofAustralianfashionphotography,theaviationhistoryofBrokenHillandBeaufortaircraftproduction;anentryfortheAustralianDictionaryofBiographyaboutdesignerRichardHaughtonJames;researchprojectsonAustralianairhostessuniforms;andthehistoryoftheGlobiteCompany,whichmanufacturedschoolcases.InformationwasprovidedonsuchsubjectsasthedonationofwoolspecimenstotheMuseumin1889,theSpeedodesigner,GloriaSmythe,whowashavingaCanberrastreetnamedafterher,andtheHarmstonCircus,whichtouredIndiaandIndonesiaattheturnofthe20thcentury.

ArchivalsupportforthelaunchofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreincludedprovidinginformationaboutobjectstogoondisplayincludingploughmodelspurchasedin1884;essentialoilnotebooks;objectsboughtbyProfessorLiversidgeinJapanin1887;correspondencewithJC.BradfieldregardingthedonationofaSydneyHarbourBridgemodel;andbotanicaldrawingsbyartist,AgardHagman.ArchivesassistwiththeMuseum’splasticsproject,providingaseriesofguidestotheplasticscollectionwhichallowcuratorial,registrationandpreservationstaffreadyaccesstocorrespondenceonthesubject.AspartoftheLawrenceHargraveprojectanindextotheLawrenceHargravejournalsisbeingprepared,eventuallymakingthesesignificantdocumentsaccessibletoresearchersworldwide.

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TheResearchLibrarybuiltuptheResourceRoomatthenewPowerhouseDiscoveryCentrewithbookscontainingbackgroundinformationontheobjectswhichareondisplaythere,includingtheMuseumexhibitioncatalogueswhichsupporttheseobjects.Additionalresourcesonobjectcare,documentationandmanagement,aswellasgeneralworksonthesubjectspecialitiesoftheMuseum,arealsoavailableforconsultationbyDiscoveryCentrestaff,volunteersandvisitors.

VisitorstoourLibraryovertheyearincludedresearchforatwo-partsocialhistoryseriesforSBSentitledRunway,whichinvestigatestheevolvingfaceofAustralianbeautyandfashion.StudenttheatrecostumetechniciansfromTAFENSWSydneyInstitutevisitedtoutiliselibrarymaterialson16thcenturyfootwearandperiodcostume.TheMuseumhostedastudytourof20libraryandinformationsciencestudentsfromCharlesSturtUniversity,WaggaWagga.ThestudentswereconductedbylibrarystafftoviewOntheboxandthenshownthediverseresourcesacquiredbytheResearchLibraryinsupportofthisexhibition’sdevelopment.

Powerhouse programs TheprogramtargetforPublicProgramparticipationatthePowerhousewas138,576andwemanagedtoattract199,919participants(44%abovetarget)toourwidevarietyofstaffedprograms.TheMuseummanagedtonotonlysustainourschoolsaudiencebutprovideaslightincreaseonthepreviousyear.72,141studentsandteachersvisitedtheMuseum,representing16%oftotalvisitorsor22%ofourdaytimeadmissions.

AsuiteofuniqueprogramswasdevelopedtoaccompanyTheGreatWallofChinaexhibition.AfeaturedattractionfortheschoolholidayperiodwastheFlyingFruitFlyCircusinTeeteringonaWall.Drawingonthecompany’slongassociationwithChinesecircusandculture,theMuseumcommissionedthisnewtheatricalworkresultinginacircusexperiencewithadifference.ItwasaprogrammingstrategytocontinuetheattractionofTheGreatWallofChinaforfamilyaudiences.Therewere20performancesover12daysandaround11,000visitorssawtheshow.

TheMuseumalsocommissionedERTH,acreativetheatricalcompany,tomakeadragon,adragon’seggandassociatedpropstounderpinwhatprovedtobeanextremelypopularprogramoverthelifeoftheGreatWallexhibition.Itcombinedaperformancebytwoactors(playingadragonologistandzoologist),narrativewalks,astorywithmysteryandyettangibleexhibitionlinks,adragonclubanddragonblogprovidinganongoinginterestforyoungchildrenandfamilies.Over16,000enjoyedtheMuseumcomponentandmanymorejoinedinonline.

TheMuseumonceagainproducedtheSydneyDesignFestivalin2006.ItisAustralia’spremierdesignfestivalfeaturinglocalandinternationaltalents,promotinginnovativeand

cutting-edgeapproachtodesignandarchitecture.Itincludedexhibitions,seminars,films,adesignermarket,walksandtours,awardsandcompetitions.

TheYoungBlooddesignersmarket,initiallyintroducedforSydneyDesign06,provedtobesopopularwithvisitorsandvendorsalikethatitwasheldattwoothertimesovertheyearattractingawidevarietyofnewdesignersandestablishedpractitionerswithnewproductstosellasstallholdersandnewaudiencesasshoppersandviewers.Situatedamongstfood,musicandentertainment,YoungBloodnurturesyoungdesignbutalsooffersarichvisitorexperienceandisnowaregularcomponentoftheMuseum’sdesigncalendar.

Ourfreeforumsrelatingtodesignandsustainabilitycontinuedthroughouttheyearwithavarietyoftopicalthemesandarangeofexpertspeakers.dFactorycoveredtopicssuchasdesignliteracy,designinaglobaleconomyanddesignofmobilemediadevices.TheFreeRadicalsforumsincludedissuessuchastransportandapossibleoilcrisis,businessandsustainability.Thisprogramhasbeenrestedasamonthlyeventbuttheassociatedblogvisitationhasgrownfromaninitial4,000permonthto6,000.

Ourtargetedpromotionsandprogramsforfamilieswithyoungchildrenwereverysuccessful.FeaturingourmascotsZoeandCogsitincludedThePocketPlayspacewithitsvariousexhibitionrelatedincarnations,thenewZoe’sHouse,Cogs’Playground,children’sprinttrailsandZoe’sonlineletter.OurschoolholidayprogramsincludedtheOutoftheBoxprogram(whichrelatedtotheOntheBoxexhibitionaboutAustraliantelevision),theGreatWalltheme,whichcoveredtwoschoolholidayperiods,andCogs’MarvellousMachine.

ScienceeducationisaveryimportantpartofwhatwedoattheMuseum.Wehavearangeofexhibitionswithstronglinkstosciencesyllabiandarereleasingaseriesofscienceshowstocomplimenttheseexhibitions.OurExperimentationstheatrehasbeenupdatedtoprovideavenueforaselection

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ofpresentationsstylestoensureyourstudentsgetthemostoutofavisittotheMuseum.Therangeofshowsincludes—TheDatingGame—Amulti-mediasciencetheatrelookatcarbondating(supportsEcoLogic&upcomingNuclearMattersexhibitions);ThePolymerScienceDemonstration—fromclassicPolymerchemistrytosomelatesttechnologies(supportsExperimentationsandEcoLogicexhibitions);and,Salinity;upsettingthebalance—tracesthehistoryoflandusethatleadtothesalinationofAustralianfarmingland(supportsEcoLogicexhibition).WeekendshowsincludeTheCogsSlimeShowforfamilieswithveryyoungchildrenandPlanetFreezeforolderchildren.

ThepopularTouchTrolleysweregivenamakeoverasCaseStudieswhichweredesignedtocomplementourpermanentexhibitionsandutilisethetalentsofourVolunteersindemonstratinganddiscussingEducationCollectiontouchableobjects.CaseStudiesare:

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Pocket(craftactivitiesforchildren)

TheTalksAfterNoonseries,whichisamajorpartofthenewAdultLearningaudiencedevelopmentinitiative,presentedavarietyoftopicsandguestspeakers.ThetalkswereinitiatedasaseriesofcuratorialtalksduringSydneyDesignin2005.Theprogramwasthenextendedtoregularmonthlytalkspresentedbycuratorsandopentostaffonly,calledInsideStories.InJanuary2007theprogramwasexpandedtodevelopthecurrentTalksAfterNoonformat,withtalksrunningtwiceaweekonWednesdaysandSundayswelcominggeneralvisitors.Thetalkshavecoveredarangeofsubjectsfromthetopical(waterconservation)toexhibitionrelated(SmartWorks).

TheSmartWorkssymposium,whichaccompaniedtheopeningoftheexhibitionandreleaseofthepublication,attracted149internationalandlocaldelegatesallpraisingthetopicselectionandthetimelyscheduling.OurDesignQuartertalkscontinuetobepopularwithonethisyearnotablyattractingmediaattention.TheHonourablePaulKeatingonthedesignofEastDarlingHarbourgaveauniqueperspectiveontheselectionprocessandexcitedconsiderablecomment.

SoundHouse™/VectorLabcontinuestoprovepopularandattractsawiderangeofparticipants.ThefocusofSoundHouse™anditsprogramsisthecreationofmusicandeditingofsoundusingcomputersystems.ItalsoprovidestheSpecialAccessKitserviceforpeoplewithadisability.ThefocusofVectorLabanditsprogramsistheuseofcomputersystemsforimageproductionandmanipulation.

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Sustainability programsIn2005–06thePowerhousecollaboratedwiththeInstituteforSustainableFutures(ISF)attheUniversityofTechnology,Sydney,todevelopanapproachtoembedtheprinciplesofsustainabilitywithinourorganisation.TheresulthighlightedthatoneofthekeystrandstosustainabilityatthePowerhousewas—Ourroleininformingthepublicandotherstakeholdersaboutsustainability,andactivelysupportingandpromotingsustainabledevelopment.Thefollowingitemshighlightourpursuitofthisprinciple.

WhentheMuseum’spermanentEcoLogicexhibitionopenedinAugust2001ittriggeredanavalancheofrequestsforatravellingexhibition.Ruralandregionalpeoplereportednoshortageofinterestinenvironmentalissues,butaverygreatlackofresourcesandinformation.Facedwithsuchalargenumberofrequests,theMuseumdecideditwouldbemoreusefultocreatemultiplesmallresourcekitsratherthanonelargetravellingshow.Consultationwithruralcouncilsrevealedthataversatilemobilekitthatcouldfitintoastationwagonandbemanagedbyonepersonwouldbeideal.

WereceivedagrantfromtheNSWGovernment’sEnvironmentalTrusttomaketwoprototypekits.ThesearedestinedforOrangeandPortMacquarieinSeptember2007wheretheywillberoad-testedbycouncileducators,schoolsandcommunitygroups.

Eachkitconsistsofthreesmallroadcasesonwheels.Twoofthecasesopentorevealaready-mademiniexhibitionincludingposters,anecologicalfootprintanalyser,videos,historicphotosandaresourcebook.Thethirdcasecontains45productsdesignedforecologicalsustainability.Thereisalsoauser’smanualtohelppeoplecreatetheirownprogramsandexhibitionsaboutenvironmentalissues.WearehopingthattheEcoLogicKitwillgiveruralandregionalcommunitiesthechanceshareactivitiesandlearnfromeachother.

InSeptember2006,aspartofthemajorEcomaginationeventforPowerhouseSponsorGE,therewasamobiledesalinationunitintheGraceBrosCourtyard.Itwasa40tonne,40footlong,self-containedunitfeaturingreverseosmosismembranetechnologiesthatturnssaltywaterintofreshwaterfordrinkingorforindustrialandagriculturalpurposes.MuseumvisitorswerewelcometowalkthroughthedisplayandGEstaffansweredquestionsrelatingtosuchunitsbeingusedindisasterareas.

TwoprojectsfeaturedintheEngineeringExcellenceexhibitionshowhowengineersaretacklingthechallengeofwaterscarcity.AtNorthHeadinSydneyanewrecycledwaterplantisproducingabouttwomillionlitresoftreatedwaterforuseinsewagetreatmentoperations.ABarrenBoxswamp,themaindrainagesiteforthefertileMurrumbidgeeIrrigationAreainsouth-westernNSW,hasbeendeepenedanddividedintocellstocuttheamountofwaterbeinglosttoevaporation.

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Sydney Observatory programsSydneyObservatorycelebrateditsmostsuccessfulyearin2006–07withover163,000visitorsattendingallprograms,representinganincreaseof23%overthepreviousyear.AdditionallytherewasasubstantialoutreachprogramtoregionalNSW,Sydneymetropolitanschoolsandoneinternationalprogram.TheNameaStarprogramandviewinghascontinuedtogrowwithmorethan2,000starsallocatedbyJune2007,whichrepresented34%oftheyears’grossincome.

Thesubstantialvisitornumberswereachievedbycapturingthepublicimaginationthroughinnovativeeventsrelatingtodistinctaudiences.Furthermore,thepublicandeducationprogramsofferedanexcitingapproachtophysics,astronomyandtimekeeping,coreattributesoftheObservatory’smission.TherelationshipwithSydneyVisitorCentrethroughthesharedbookingsystemandRockspromotionshasincreasedtourismawarenessoftheObservatoryandaddedanothersourceofvisitors.

Theeducationprogramcontinuestoflourishwithsubstantialschoolattendances.96teachersattendingtheChampagneTeachersPreviewundertheStars.TheFocusonPhysics,EinsteinschoolsprogrambyDr.PaulPayneusing3-Dtechnology,wasatcapacityattendance,showingthevalueofpresentingcomplexscienceinpopularforms.

ANationalScienceWeekFederalGovernmentGrantprovidedanopportunityforasuccessfulAstronomyPowerpackjointventurewiththeWaggaWaggaObservatorytoregionalNSW.TheprogramvisitedthetownsofHay,Griffith,WaggaWaggaandAdelongattracting1,147participants.InHayandAdelongover10%ofthetownparticipated!

Lifelong-learningprogramsonastronomywerewellpromotedandthesubsequentresultsmeantimprovedattendancelevelsandadditionalsessionsfortheExploringtheHeavens,AstronomicalConceptsandUnderstandingRelativitycourses.TheStargazingSkillsworkshopcontinuestobepopularandthereweretwowell-attendedWorkersEducationAssociationIntroductiontoAstronomycourses.

WinningSkyPhotos:TheDavidMalinAstro-photographyAwards2006exhibitiondevelopedbytheCentralWestAstronomicalSocietyinParkeswassuccessfullypresentedattheObservatoryaddingextrainterestforourvisitors.AninternationaloutreachoccurredinFebruarywhentheSeniorAstronomyEducatorysailedontheMVVanGoghfromSydneytoPerthdeliveringlecturesandstartourstoover1,000internationalpassengers.

ThesinglebusiestdayeverforSydneyObservatoryoccurredonSunday18March,the75thAnniversaryoftheSydneyHarbourBridgeopening.AsparticipantsmadetheirwaysouthwardsacrosstheHarbourBridgethefirstexitpointwasontoObservatoryHill.14,589peoplecameintotheObservatory’sgrounds.TelescopeswereplacedneartheexitontotheHillandneartheCouncilRotundatoenticevisitorsintotheObservatory.600telegramsweresentfromtheTelstraTelegraphStationsetupforthedayattheObservatory.

InMaythelaunchofanew3-Dtheatreprogram,Detective,developedbySwinburneUniversity,letvisitorsjointhedebunkingofa‘secretlyrecorded’spacebattleintheasteroidbelt.Thein-housecontentdevelopmentofimagesrelatingtotopicalastronomyhasensuredcontinuedpatronagetothe3-DSpaceTheatreandrelevancetoeventsandastronomicalphenomena.

TheannualBytheLightoftheSouthernStarslecturefor2007wasTheGreatPlutoDebate.Well-knownastronomersandphilosophers,includingDr.CharleyLineweaverfromMtStromloandDavidReneke,newseditorofSkyandSpacemagazine,battledoutthestatusofPluto.VisitorsthenheldavoteashonorarymembersoftheObservatoryAstronomicalUnion.Atotalof166attendeesupheldtheofficialIAUvotefrom2006todemotePlutotothestatusof‘DwarfPlanet’.Thesuddenappearanceofthebrightestcometinlivingmemory,CometMcNaught,generatedenormouspublicandmediainterest.AdditionalviewingsessionswereaddedtorespondtothepublicdemandandincreasedthenumbersontheusualnightsessionsinJanuary.

TheyearfinishedwithaflurryofgardenactivityastheseverebambooinfestationinthesoutheasterncornerwasremovedandnewturflaidinpreparationfortheFestivaloftheStarsinearlyJuly.Theinstallationofwatertanksmeantthatournewlawncouldbeadequatelycaredforduringthedryseason.Preparationscontinuedforseveralkeyprojectsimperativeforthe150thcelebrationsin2008.

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outcome result milestoneTheMuseumre-engagesSydneyandNSWaudienceswitharefreshedbrand

Audienceresearchidentifieswaystomaximiseexistingaudiencesandengagenewaudiences

AudienceSegmentationStudyundertakenCustomerRelationshipManagementStrategyreportcompleted

TheMuseumengagessupportforitscollectionandpreservationactivities

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AnnualAppealtargetexceededby50%ThreemoreFoundationAmbassadorsappointed

Regional ServicesRegionalservicesandprogramswereprovidedwidelyacrosstheStatewithtwotravellingexhibitionstoregionalvenuesattractingnearly100,000visitors.Workshopsandskillsdevelopmentsessionswereheldin16locations,includingasfarafieldasLockhart,Hay,Gilgandra,BrokenHill,Molong,andForbes,andinvolvedover350participants.67regionalNSWorganisationswereinvolvedwithourexhibitions,training,sitevisitsorworkshops.Therewere10internshipsheldduringtheyear,formuseumandheritagecollectionmanagersfromArmidale,Bathurst,BrokenHill,Millthorpe,Newcastle,Parramatta,Orange,Rylstone,TamworthandTweedHeads.

TheAstronomyPowerpacktravelledtotheRiverinaforatouroftheschoolsinthedistrictinAugust,inpartnershipwiththeMuseumoftheRiverina,andonenighteventsinwereheldinBerrimaandOrangetosupportlocallyorganisedevents.

Over70,000peopleattendedthe2007HunterValleySteamfestinMaitland.ThePowerhouseMuseumisaregularsupporteroftheeventwithLocomotive3830providingsteampoweredtrainridestosurroundingtownshipsandadisplayofourmodelstellingthestoryofcoal.Thedisplay,housedinamarqueeinthestationprecinct,attractednearly4,000visitorsoverthetwodays.WealsoprovidedaregionalservicesinformationdeskandseveraldailyspecialistpresentationsbyPowerhousestaff.

OthershorttermdisplaysfeaturingmodelenginesandselectedgroupsofcollectionobjectswereheldinDecemberinWauchope,aspartofthe30thanniversarycelebrationsofTimbertown,andinMarchinCrookwell,aspartoftheinauguralheritagefestivaleventtohonourArthurCliffordHoward,alocalinventorofagriculturalmachinery,andhisauto-cultivatororrotaryhoe.

Regionaloutreachincludedtechnologyprogramsforruralanddisadvantagedschoolstudentsandprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesforteachers.AninitiativeoftheSoundHouse™/VectorLabtheyweredeliveredinpartnershipwiththeDepartmentofEducationandTrainingandheldinfarwestern,northcoastandsouthcoastNSWcommunities.

Movable Heritage NSW CarolynLong,MovableHeritageFellowshiprecipientfor2007,focusedherresearchprojectonthedocumentationofadoll’shouseheldintheMuseumoftheRiverina.ShewasabletolocatethedonorandherfamilyinAdelaide,andsourceagreatdealofinformationanddocumentationpreviouslyunknownbytheMuseumoftheRiverinarelatingtothehistoryoftheobject.DuringherinternshipplacementatthePowerhouse,shewasabletobeinvolvedwiththedocumentationofanotherdoll’shouse,recentlyacquiredbytheMuseum.

HighlightsfortheyearincludethethirtyprojectssupportedbytheMovableHeritageNSWprogram.InMarchtheClayton&ShuttleworthSteamTractionenginewashandedovertotheMillthorpeGoldenMemoriesMuseumfollowingitspurchasewithfundsprovidedundertheAustralianGovernment’sNationalMovableCulturalHeritageAccount.Thiswasthefirstuseofthenationalaccounttosupporttheacquiringofanobjectforavolunteerruncommunitymuseumcollection.ThePowerhouseassistedthevolunteermuseumstaffthroughouttheprocess,fromthedevelopmentofaconservationplanfortheobject,toadvisingonstrategiestoensureitssafetransporttotheMuseum.Theobjectiscloselyassociatedwiththelocaldistrictandlinkedtomanyotherobjectsinthecollection.

Alsonoteworthywasthenumberofpartnershipsundertaken.Overthirtyprojects,deliveredaspartoftheMovableHeritageNSWprogram,involvedworkingcollaborativelywithregionalandcommunitymuseumsandotherheritageorganisationstoachievenegotiatedoutcomes.Projectswereundertaken,suchasthedeliveryofworkshopsfortheMuseumsAustraliaNSWcommitteeandtheRoyalAustralianHistoricalSocietiesNorthWesternconferenceinUralla,andthecontinuingworkwiththeMigrantMuseuminBrokenHilltodeveloptheircollectionanddisplay.ThepreviewtoursofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHillin2006forover400volunteersandregionalcollectionenthusiastswasalsoahighlight.

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Migration Heritage Centre TheNSWMigrationHeritageCentre(MHC)functionsasanindependentunitwithinthePowerhouseMuseumsupportedbytheCommunityRelationsCommissionforaMulticulturalNSW.TheMHCleadsandsupportscommunitiesandgovernment,educationalandculturalorganisationstoidentify,record,preserveandinterprettheheritageofmigrationinNewSouthWales.

TheMHCmanagespartnershipprogramstorecordthehistoryandheritagelegacyofmigrantcommunitiesinaccordancewiththeNSWGovernment2007electioncommitmentsinANewDirectionForCitizenship.WhilesomeprojectsaredevelopedwithPowerhouseMuseumRegionalServices,manyothersaredevelopedwiththeCentre’snetworkofpartners,inparticular,localgovernmentbodiesandSydneymetropolitanandruralandregionalmuseums.

APanelofAdvisorsprovidesstrategicdirectiontotheMHC’sactivities,fosterstheprinciplesofaccessandequityandkeepstheMHCinformedoftheneedsandaspirationsofcommunitiesacrossNSW.TheMuseum’sBoardofTrusteesisrepresentedonthePanelbyMrAnthonySukariasitsChair.ItsmembersareMrStepanKerkyasharianAM,Chair,CommunityRelationsCommission,MsZitaAntonios,MsCatherineChung,MrJohnDalBroi,Councillor,GriffithCityCouncil,MrPawanLuthra,andMsKylieWinkworth.

TheMHCwebsiteshowcasesmigrationheritagethroughonlineexhibitionsandrecordspeople’smemoriesofmigratingtoAustraliaandsettlinginNSW.In2006–07,itwonaprestigiousMuseumsAustraliaMultimediaandPublicationDesignAwardandaNationalTrustHeritageAwardintheCulturalHeritage/CorporateGovernmentcategory.Itnowshowcases12communityhistorypublicationsand16onlineexhibitions.

The60thanniversaryofpost-SecondWorldWarmigrationwascelebratedbytheMHCatareceptionatthePowerhouseMuseumon12March2007,attendedbyover350guestsincludingethnicmediaandcommunityleaders,inthepresenceofHerExcellency,ProfessorMarieBashir,ACCVO,GovernorofNSW.On12March1947,theMisrsailedfromPortSaid,Egypt,boundforAustralia,carryinghundredsofpassengersfromoverfifteencountries.1947isgenerallyregardedasthebeginningofAustralia’spost-SecondWorldWarmassmigrationprogram.AnassociatedSydneyMorningHeraldOnlinewebdocumentaryentitledTheFirstWave:BeyondaWhiteAustraliawasproducedinpartnershipwiththeMHC.

AnewMHCandTweedShireCouncilcommunityhistorybookTheOtherSideoftheWorld:InternationalMigrationtotheTweed1940sto1960swaswrittenbylocalhistorianDrJohannaKijaswithvolunteersfromtheTweedRiverRegionalMuseum.ThisillustratedbookdocumentslocalSouthSeaIslander,Chinese,Italian,Greek,EnglishandSikhcommunitiesandthehistoryofmigrantlabouronbananaplantationsandsugarcanefields.

AmajorheritageresearchprojectdocumentingtheFairbridgeFarmSchool,Molong,supportedbytheMHC,culminatedinanewRandomHousebookwrittenbyformerFairbridgechildDavidHillentitledTheForgottenChildren:FairbridgeFarmSchoolandItsBetrayalofAustralia’sChildMigrants.ArichlyillustratedbookentitledHalfaWorldAway:Post-WarMigrationtotheOrangeDistrict1948–1965,writtenbylocalhistorianandjournalistElisabethEdwards,waspublishedbytheMHCandOrangeCityCouncil.TheOrangeRegionalGallerycuratedahighlysuccessfulassociatedexhibition.Bothinitiativeswerebasedonacommunityheritagestudy.

TheMHCproducedonlineversionsoftheWollondillyHeritageCentre’sexhibitionFromEstoniatoThirlmere:StoriesfromaUniqueCommunityinpartnershipwithPowerhouseMuseumRegionalServicesandtheWesternSydneyRegionalOrganisationofCouncils;andtheBrokenHillMigrantMuseum’sexhibitionSharingtheLode:TheBrokenHillMigrantStoryinpartnershipwithPowerhouseMuseumRegionalServices.AwebexhibitionentitledGoldandSilver,aboutVietnamesemigrantsandrefugeesandtheirassociationswiththeGeorgesRiver,wasproducedinpartnershipwiththeUniversityofTechnology,Sydney,andtheDepartmentfortheEnvironmentandConservation(NSW)tocoincidewithRefugeeWeek.

FormoreinformationabouttheNSWMigrationHeritageCentrevisitthewebsitewww.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au.

Indigenous cultureTheMuseumhasastrongcommitmenttobothcollectanddocumentcontemporaryIndigenousstoriesandhascreatedanumberofimportantandinnovativepublicationsandexhibitions.ThemostrecentofthesewasthemuchacclaimedOurPlace:IndigenousAustraliaNow,anexhibitiontheMuseumtouredtobothAthensandBeijingaspartoftheOlympicculturalsupportprograms.FollowingtheclosureofBayagul:contemporaryIndigenouscommunicationinApril2007,theredevelopmentofanewpermanentIndigenousexhibitionatthePowerhousehasbeenidentifiedasapriority.ThisiscurrentlyscheduledtoopeninNAIDOCweek2009.Meanwhileanewtemporaryexhibitionisindevelopment,tentativelytitledOurwomenourlives.ContemporaryIndigenouswomen’scraftobjectswillbeusedtoreferencetraditionalroleswhichwomenplayedwithintheirsociety.Parallelcasestudiesofcontemporarywomenwillhighlighttheworktheydoandhowthisrelatestoatraditionalrole.ThiswillrununtiltheopeningofthenewpermanentIndigenousgallery.

TheSmartworks:designandthehandmadeexhibitionandpublicationincludedtheworkofErnabellaArts.ThisisamongthelongestcontinuallyrunningAboriginalartcentresinAustralia.PiecesfromErnabellaArtsondisplayincludedabatikandterracottajarbyNyukana(Daisy)Baker,fromthePowerhousecollection.Thereareover1,600objectsintheMuseum’scollectionrelatingtoIndigenousAustralianhistoryandculture.

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AtSydneyObservatorytheexhibitionCadiEoraBirrongshowsconstellationsinthesouthernskyandexplainshowtheywerecreatedfromanAboriginalperspective.Ithighlightshowthestarswereusedfornavigationbylandandsea,forlandandwatermanagementpracticesandceremonialuse.Thestoriesaretoldthroughanimationandinteractives,providingarichanduniqueperspectiveofournightsky.

Exhibitions off siteTravellingexhibitionsandoffsiteinstallationsattractedover400,000visitors.InterstatetouringexhibitionsincludedTheGreatWallofChinatoMelbourneMuseumandacomponentofGamblinginAustraliatotheMigrationMuseuminAdelaide.

Workswonders:storiesabouthomeremediescontinueditssuccessfultourofNSWvenuestoOrangeCityLibrary,PortMacquarieLibraryandLadyDenmanHeritageCentre,Huskisson.Thisexhibition,developedbythePowerhouseinconjunctionwithregionalorganisations,hasnowbeentouringforoverthreeyearsandhasalwaysattractedapositiveresponse,particularlyduetoitsincorporationoflocalelementswhereveritisshown.Workswondershasnowbeenseenbyover130,000visitorsduringitsregionalNSWtour.Fruits:Tokyostreetstyle,photographsbyShoichiAoki,wasrefreshedfollowingitstourofNewZealandandinstalledforathreemonthseasonattheBrokenHillGeoCentre.AseriesofdisplaysprovidedinregionalNSWaredetailedintheRegionalServicessection.

ThealwayspopularpublicdisplayandrunningofLocomotive3830thisyearincludedeventsatWerrisCreekandTamworthandatUltimoScienceWeek.OurlongtermoffsiteinstallationsatWestmeadChildren’sHospitalandtheRandwickChildren’sHospitalcontinuetocontributeapositiveelementforthemanyyoungsterspassingthroughtheseinstitutions.(Forafulllistofoffsiteexhibitionsseeappendix2).

Powerhouse Discovery Centre programsThenewPowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHillhasopenedaccesstotheMuseumanditscollectionsnotonlytothenearbyresidentsofnorthwesternSydney,buttoanyonewhoisinterested.OpenDays,heldonthesecondSaturdayofeachmonth,provideanopportunityforthegeneralpublictoenjoytheobjectsonviewintheDisplayStoreandparticipateinhands-onactivitiesandworkshops.TheycanjoinaHighlightsTourorObjectTalkconductedbyDiscoveryCentrevolunteers,orbookintoabehind-the-scenesthemedtourofpartofthecollectionheldattheCastleHillsite.

BookedgroupvisitsareofferedduringtheweekfromTuesdaystoFridaysandvisitsrangefromaself-guidedorvolunteerhostedvisitoftheDisplayStore,DiscoveryCentresitetours,whichincludeaglimpseintooneoftheotherstoragebuildings,oraCollectionFocusTour,whichprovidesanindepthvisitonaparticularcollectionarea.

TheGroupVisitprogramiscontinuallygrowingwithparticularinterestfromtheseniorsmarket,includingProbusandRotaryClubs,andretirementvillages,aswellasbothprimaryandsecondaryschoolgroups.

TheEasterschoolholidays(April2007)sawthelaunchoftheDiscoveryCentre’sfirstschoolholidayprogramandincludedtransportinspiredhat-makingworkshopsledbylocal,KellyvillebasedperformersCircusSolarus.TherewerealsofamilyfocussedHighlightsToursoftheDisplayStoreand,foryoungervisitors,theWheelsDiscoveryTrailactivitythattakes5–10yearoldsonajourneytomatchvariouswheelstoselectedtransportobjectondisplay.

ThePowerhouseDiscoveryCentrestaffoffourfull-timepositionsiscomplementedbyadedicatedteamofover50volunteerswhoassistinthedeliveryofon-siteprogramsaswellashelpingoutbehindthescenes.Themajorityofvolunteershavebeendrawnfromthelocalareaandareextremelyenthusiasticabouttheopportunitytogrowsuchauniquefacilityintheirowncommunity.

Inadditiontopublicaccessprograms,theDiscoveryCentrehasplayedhosttoanumberofspecialevents.Theseincludedthemonthlymembers’after-hoursnetworkingeventfortheHillsChamberofCommerceinMarch2007whichprovidedanopportunitytointroducetheDiscoveryCentreto130businessandindustryleadersintheHillsShire.Asthenewestlocalattraction,theDiscoveryCentrewasalsoselectedasthelaunchvenueofthenewHawkesburyandHillsareatourismmapinJune2007.

Museum MembersThepasttwelvemonthshasseentheMembersDepartmentfocusonbuildingandrevitalisingtheprogramsandservicesitofferstothepublic.TheopeningofanewMuseumsite,PowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHill,hasprovideduswiththeopportunitytoexpandourspecialaccessbehind-the-scenestourstoincludeeventstakingMembersintoaworkingcollectionstoragefacility.InJanuarywecelebratedtheimpendingopeningoftheDiscoveryCentrebyhostingamorningteaattendedbyour20-yearMembers.107MembersattendedtheeventcommemoratingtheirlongstandingconnectionwiththeMuseum.

Thisyearwehavealsomaintainedourcommitmenttoprovidingawiderangeofeventswithanemphasisoncateringtodifferentgroupswithinourmembershipbase.IncollaborationwiththeSoundHouse™/VectorLabMemberspresentedthefirstinaseriesofMediaMashUPschoolholidayworkshopsforteenagers.Wehavealsointroducedregularweekendchildren’scraftactivitiesintheMembersLounge,supplementedbyaregularchildren’scrafteventprogram.OurlastMembersChristmaspartywasaparticularhighlight,with75MembersjoiningusintheLoungeforaZoeandCogsperformance,refreshmentsandChristmasactivities.

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Members’visitationtotheMuseumhasalmostdoubledsincelastyear,with41,395visitsrecorded.TheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionwasparticularlywellreceivedbyMembersandtheirattendanceattheMuseumreacheditspeakduringtheperiodofthisexhibition.TheMembersLoungeattracted17,620visitsthisyearandcontinuestoprovideMembersandtheirguestswithadedicatedspacetomeet,relaxandtaketeawhilechildrenenjoythegamesandtoysprovidedinthesunkenplayarea.

andTrusteesDrNicholasPappas,MsMargaretSeale,MrAnthonySukariandMsJudithWheeldonAM.

ThesecondFoundationAnnualAppealwasheldthroughthemonthofSeptember2006.Itcommencedwithatargetof$75,000andweweredelightedtoexceedthattargetwithover$118,000beingraisedtosupporttheacquisitionandpreservationoftheMuseum’scollection.

VolunteersOurteamofvolunteersbringvaluableenthusiasm,experienceandknowledgetosupporttheworkofstaffandtoassistinmaintainingourhighstandardofpublicservice.Theyassistinavarietyofrolesincludingvisitorservices,behindthescenes,conservationandspecialprojects.253volunteersworkedfortheMuseumin2006–07,contributing27,270hoursofwork.

97VisitorServicesvolunteerssupportandextendtheeducationandpublicprogramactivitiesoftheEducationandProgramDevelopmentDepartment.Thisroleincludestakingorientationwalks;conductingtours;givingexhibition,objectandspecialeventtalks;assistingwithschoolholidayprogramsanddemonstrations;assistingstaffwitheducationbriefings;assistinggroupswithteacherguidedvisits;facilitatingvisitsbypeoplewithadisability;and,assistingbookedadultgroupsincludingthosewithspecialneeds.VisitorServicesvolunteersalsoprovideservicestoMuseumvisitorsortogroupsinthecommunityviatheoutreachprogram(seeappendix9).ThisyearhasalsoseenVisitorServicesvolunteersexpandtheirroletoincludeoperatingsixCaseStudies,supportingtheoperationofZoe’sHouseandconductingspecialisttoursforVIPvisitors.

SydneyObservatoryVisitorServicesvolunteersgreetvisitorsandprovidedirectionstositefacilitiesandconducttoursofthesiteandexhibitionsforthegeneralvisitor.VolunteersatSydneyObservatoryalsoassistwithafterhoursevents.

Thereare34BehindtheScenesvolunteerswhosupportstaffacrossarangeofdepartmentsinnonpublicareasoftheMuseum.Thisworkinvolvesclericalandadministrationsupport,assistancewithconservationactivities,researchworkandcataloguing.IncreasinglytherehasbeenaneedforvolunteerstoassistwitheventcoordinationprojectstoassistPowerhouseFoundationfundraisinginitiatives.Othervolunteers’dutiesinthiscategoryincludeassistingtheCuratorialDepartmentwithresearchprojectsforpresentandfutureexhibitionsanddataentryfortheMuseum’scollection.

25conservationvolunteersworkwiththeheavyengineeringsectionbasedatEveleighRailyardWorkshopasthePowerhouseMuseum’sLocomotiveOperationsandReconstructionTeam.Thesevolunteershaveuniqueknowledgeofheavyengineeringandsteamlocomotivesandtheirexpertiseandenthusiasmprovidesaninvaluableresource.TheyhavefurtheredtherestorationworkonLocomotive3265andcontinuethemaintenanceandoperationofLocomotive3830.ThesevolunteersalsoassistedinthedisplayofLocomotive3830outsidetheABCbuildingforUltimoScienceWeek2006.

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The Powerhouse FoundationThePowerhouseFoundationhasexpandedconsiderablyinthelasttwelvemonthsbybuildinganexcitingeventsprogramwhichsupportspartnershipsandpromotestheMuseum’scollection.Theseeventshelptoensuremediumandlong-termfinancialsupportfromindividualdonors,aswellasraisingimmediatefundstodirectintothecollection.

FoundationeventhighlightshaveincludedtheconcertsDuellingDoubleBassesandSoundsinStore:thePowerhouseMuseumpianocollection.WehavealsohostedANightwithJaneRutter,featuringJane’sperformanceonthegoldflutesherecentlydonatedtotheMuseum.ThePresident’sCircleluncheonserieshasincludedasguestspeakersauthorandformerDirectorGeneralofMI5StellaRimington,televisionhostandformerTrusteeAndrewDenton,andEditorofTheSydneyMorningHerald,AlanOakley.BroughttoLightluncheshavegrowntobeextremelypopularandvariedwiththelast06–07eventinthisseriesfeaturingpopularUKauthorandfoodcriticTomParkerBowles.ThesespecialeventshavetakenplaceconcurrentlywithnumerousexclusivetoursofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre,eveningcocktailviewingsofvariousexhibitionsandtheObservatory,aswellasindividuallyscheduledprivateeventstoaccommodatedonorinterests.

TheFoundationAmbassadorshavecontinuedtosharewiththeFoundationtheircontacts,ideas,enthusiasmandsupport,ensuringthatgrowthisconstantanddonationsaresecured.FoundationAmbassadorsareMrJackRitch,Chairman,MrsAngelaBelgiorno-Zegna,MrsJoanneRitchie,MrRobynWilliamsAM,MrRobertHoOAM,MrWarrenLee,

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Theteamof30volunteersintheLaceStudyCentrehavecontinuedtoprovideinformationandaccesstotheMuseum’slacecollectionaswellasprovidingdemonstrationsandlessonsinlacemaking.5,595visitorsvisitedtheLaceStudyCentrein2006–07.

MembersvolunteershosttheMembersloungefacilityandassistwithtoursofexhibitionsandthesite.TheyassistwithafterhourseventsandprovideadministrativesupporttotheMembersteam.ThePocketVolunteerinitiativehasnowbeenformalisedastheYouthVolunteerprogram—aspeciallytailoredprogramdesignedtoprovideopportunitiesforyoungpeopletobecomeinvolvedinshorttermprojectsasameansofintroducingthemtotheMuseumandencouragingfurthervolunteercommitment.

36SpecialistVolunteerswithMandarinandCantoneselanguageproficiencywererecruitedtoengagewiththepublicvisitingTheGreatWallofChinaexhibition.Thesevolunteerswereabletoprovideculturallyappropriateinterpretationoftheexhibitionandassistedbyofferinginformationandshorttoursofthegallery.

Thisyearalsosawtherecruitmentof51permanentvolunteerstosupporttheoperationsofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre(PDC).TheVolunteerroleatPDCiscriticaltotheongoingvisitorandeducationprogramsofferedattheCastleHillsite.ThesevolunteersprovideavitalresourcewhichenablestheDiscoveryCentretoservicebookedgroupsandopendayvisitorsaswellasassistingtomaintainandconservethecollection.SinceitsopeninginMarch,DiscoveryCentrevolunteershavecommittedover1,400hoursofservice.

TheVolunteerServicesDepartmentnowmanagestheMuseum-wideinternshipprogramenablingtheMuseumtobepromotedasateachinginstitution.ThePowerhousenowreceivesapplicationsforplacementfromtertiarystudentsstudyinglocally,interstateandoverseas.ApplicantshavebeenselectedtocompleteInternshipplacementsworkingonavarietyofprojectsacrossdepartmentsincludingCollectionDevelopmentandResearch,EducationandProgramDevelopment,CustomerServiceandSydneyObservatory.Projectshaveincludedwebpagedesign,eventcoordination,publicprogramdevelopmentandimplementation.

Sponsors and supportersThe2006–07financialyearsawcontinuedsupportfortheMuseumanditsactivitiesthroughcashsponsorship,in-kindsponsorshipandcorporatememberships.

AhighlightfortheyearincludedTheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionwhichattractedsignificantsponsorship.ThemostnoteworthyofthesepartnershipswasthegeneroussupportofMrWilliamChiuandtheBadalingCablecarCompanyasprincipalpartnerofthenationalexhibitiontour.AdditionalsponsorsincludedAccorAsiaPacific,Qantas,Sharp,NationalGeographicChannel,ANU,SydneyMorningHerald,Seven,StarCityand2UE.

The10thInternationalSydneyDesignFestivalattractedstrongsponsorshipsupportfromanewmajorpartner,HomeBeautiful.TheprogramincludedtheHomeBeautifulProductoftheYearexhibition.NewpartnersincludedArup,Austrade,BlueScopeSteel,DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment,DesignEx,droog,Holden,Monument,KWDoggettFinePaperandSignaturePrints.ContinuingpartnersincludedBombaySapphire,CityofSydney,fBiRadio,Indesign,JCDecaux,PolOxygenandtheSydneyMorningHerald.

TheMuseumhadanumberoflong-termsponsorshipsrenewedduringtheyearincludingMincom,whichsupportstheannualLifeFellowsDinner,andEngineersAustralia,Sydney,whichsupportstheEngineeringExcellenceexhibition.SharpAustraliaalsocontinuedtheirlong-standingsponsorshipoftheMuseumwiththesupportofseveralexhibitionsandprojects.

OthersignificantinitiativesincludedtheopeningoftheexhibitionSmartworks:designandthehandmade,andanassociateddesignsymposium.ThisexhibitionwassupportedbytheAustralianGovernmentthroughtheAustraliaCouncil,itsartsfundingandadvisoryboard.OthersupportersincludedCreativeNewZealandandtheSydneyMorningHerald.ThePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre:CollectionStoresatCastleHillopenedinMarch,withIntegralEnergypartneringasaprincipalsponsor.

PrioritiesfortheforthcomingyearincludemaximisingincomeopportunitiesassociatedwiththeopeningoftheDiana:acelebrationexhibitionandSydneyDesign07.OpportunitiesforexpandingCorporateMembershipandfurtherdevelopingexistingsponsorandstakeholderrelationshipswillalsobeexplored.

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Museum honours

Life Fellows

TheLifeFellowsprogramservestohonourindividualachievement,highlighttheimportanceofsustainedandspecialistcontributionstothemaintenanceoftheMuseum’sreputationandencouragesimilarcommitmentfromotherpeopleinpositionsofinfluencewithinthecommunity.Therecipientsofthe2006LifeFellowshonourwere:

DrLindsaySharpwasDirectoroftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesfrom1979–1988andledtheteamresponsibleforcreatingthenewPowerhouseMuseum.Accordingtohisnominator‘OnhisappointmentasdirectorwiththeremittobuildthePowerhouseIwasstruckbyhisimmenseenthusiasmandvisionfortheproject.LindsaySharpmanagedtheenterpriseandthepoliticsbrilliantlyandbroughtitoff.Hehasneverbeenproperlyrecognisedfordoingso’.DrSharpcurrentlyresidesinEnglandwhere,mostrecently,hewasDirectoroftheNationalMuseumofScienceandIndustry.

KylieWinkworthservedasaTrusteeoftheMuseumfromJanuary1996toDecember2003.Duringthattime,sheprovedtobeanoutstandingadvocatefortheMuseum,bothwithgovernmentand,inparticular,withregionalcommunitiesandlocalgovernmentinNSW.Posttrusteeshipshehascontinuedtogivefreelyofhertimeandherconsiderableknowledgeandexpertisetothegreatbenefitofthreeprograms,RegionalServices,MovableHeritageandtheNSWMigrationHeritage

Centre,withwhichshehasbeenmostcloselyinvolved.Furthermore,MsWinkworthhasdemonstratedhersupportofthecollectionthroughherdonationstotheMuseum’sFoundation.

Powerhouse Wizard

SponsoredbyWizardHomeLoansinassociationwiththePowerhouseMuseum,thisawardrecognisesemergingleadersinAustralianinnovationandachievementandprovidesaplatformforrecipientstoshowcasetheirtalentsduringthe12-monthterm.ThePowerhouseWizardreceives$5,000toassisttheircareerdevelopmentandisgiventheopportunitytopromotetheirworkandachievementsthroughpublicprogramsattheMuseum.

EngineerandhumanitarianDominicDowlingisthe2006PowerhouseWizard.DrDowlingwasselectedforhisoutstandingresearchinthefieldofearthquakesafeadobe(mudbrick)housingindevelopingcountries.HecompletedhisdoctoratewiththeFacultyofEngineeringattheUniversityofTechnologySydney,wherehedeveloped‘QuakeSafe’—alowcost,low-techreinforcementsystemforuseindevelopingcountrieswheremillionsofpeopleliveinvulnerablemudbrickhouses.Hispassionforhisworkwassparkedafterseeingfirst-handthedevastationofthemassiveearthquakethatstruckElSalvadorin2001.

Distinguished Service Awards

2006 awards in the Staff Division StanCornwell—DuringhiscareerattheMuseumfrom1994to2005,StanactedastheAssistantVenueManagerwiththeOperationsDepartment.HedevelopedtheintroductionofthefirstaidroomsandequipmentboxesatthePowerhouseandObservatory.

FayeGardiner—From1989to2005,FayeworkedinEVSformostofhertimebutwasalsoMembersManagerforalmosttwoyears.ShebroadenedtheMuseum’sperceptionofpublicprogramstoeventsthathelpedshapeourreputationasaleisurevenueandculturalinstitutioninthebroadestsense.

VanessaMack—From1982to1995VanessaheldthepositionsofDeputyRegistrarandSeniorRegistrar.SheplayedasignificantroleinthedevelopmentoftheStage2PowerhouseprojectandwaslargelyresponsibleforthecreationofaneffectiveRegistrationdepartmentwithintheMuseum.Since2004shehasworkedasavolunteerinAustralianhistoryatthePowerhouse.

RobertSwieca—RobertstartedwiththeestablishmentoftheMuseum’svolunteerprogramin1987–1990.Duringthe1990shewasaneducatorandprogramcoordinator.RobertwascentraltothecreationandearlyprogrammingofSydneyDesignWeek,overadecadeago.HiscuratorialcreditsincludedacentralroleinthedevelopmentofBayagulandAbsolutelyMardiGras.LifeFellow,KylieWinkworth>

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2006 award in the General DivisionLorraineFoster—ProprietorofTheVintageClothingShop,LorraineisoneofAustralia’sforemostdealersofvintageclothing.FortwodecadesLorrainehasmadeasignificantcontributiontothedevelopmentofthecostumecollectioninhercapacityasavendor,donor,lenderandadvisor.

Marketing and communicationsOverthirtymarketingandmediastrategieswereimplementedduringtheyearforexhibitions,eventsandpublicprograms.Thisinvolvedtheproduction,editing,writingandartdirectionofover150brochures,advertisements,pressreleasesandwebmarketingcollateral.ThedepartmentwasalsoresponsiblefortheplanningandimplementationoftheMuseum’spresseventsandexhibitionopenings.

InthepastyearthedepartmentwasinvolvedintheimplementationandpromotionofZoe’sHouse,Cogs’Playgroundandsuccessfulpublicprograms,suchasTheDragonandthePearlandtheFlyingFruitFlyCircusinTeeteringonaWall,inclosecollaborationwithEducationandProgramDevelopment.

OurPrintMediaarmeditedandproducedexhibitiontextmaterialincludinglabels,textpanels,teachers’notesandwebmaterial.Thisdepartmentalsoeditedandproducedthequarterlymember’smagazinePowerline,thequarterlyWhat’sOnguide,DesignQuarter,theTeachers’CalendarandtheMuseum’sMapandGuide,alongwiththeSydneyObservatorybrochuresandSkyGuide.

In2007theMuseumlaunchedtheFamilybrandstrategyPlayatPowerhousetopromoteourofferingsforouryoungervisitorsincludingZoe’sHouseandCogs’playground.Thiscoincidedwiththelaunchoftheeponymouschildren’swebsite.Astrategytopromotekeysignaturepublicprogramssawanincreaseinvisitorparticipationinprogramsandevents.Over600interviewswereconductedforprint,radioandtelevisionforthePowerhouseandObservatory.

Collection loansDuring2006–07,903incomingloanobjectscametothePowerhouseMuseumunderloanagreementsnegotiatedwith132lenderstosupportarangeofexhibitionsandevents.IncomingloanswerealsoprocessedforobjectsreceivedfromtheAustralianMuseumandtheHawkesburyRegionalGalleryandMuseumforthepurposeoftemporarystorageattheCastleHillcollectionstores.

247PowerhouseMuseumcollectionobjectswereformallylentunderoutgoingloanagreementsto33borrowers.Objectswerelenttoarangeoflocal,nationalandinternationalinstitutions.HighlightsofthisprogramincludetheloantoTheNationalMuseumsLiverpool,WalkerArtGallery,inLiverpool,UKwhichborrowedabraceletbyPeterChang(2005/109/1)fordisplayinUnnaturalselection:jewellery,objectsandsculpturebyPeterChang.ThebraceletfeaturedprominentlyontheWalkerArtGallery’swebpagefortheexhibition.

FourloanswerenegotiatedwiththeHistoricHousesTrustofNSWfordisplayattheMuseumofSydney,HydeParkBarracksandtheJusticeandPoliceMuseum.TheMuseumlentacamelsaddle,camelbellandcookingpottotheSouthAustralianMuseumfordisplayinAustralia’sMuslimCameleers:PioneersoftheInland1860sto1930s.ObjectswerealsoloanedtoManlyMuseumandArtGallery,theAustralianTennisMuseum,ArtGalleryofWesternAustralia,MaroniteHeritageCentre,theGreatSynagogueSydney,StVincent’sHospitalandtheArtGalleryofNSW.

AspartofourongoingcommitmenttoregionalNSW,outgoingloanswerenegotiatedwithHazelhurstRegionalGalleryandArtsCentre,WaggaWaggaArtGalleryandtheGeorgeHannaMemorialMuseum.PowerhousecollectionobjectswerealsodisplayedbyPowerhousestaffattheHawkesburySpringExpo,Timbertown,Steamfest2007andtheCrookwelltownmonumentceremony.

AsignificantregionalloanwasnegotiatedwiththeWaggaWaggaArtGallerywhichborrowedanumberofglassworksfordisplayintheirHeretheycame:PostwarmigrationofglassprofessionalstoAustralia.AnothersignificantregionalloanwasnegotiatedwiththeHazelhurstRegionalGalleryandArtsCentrewhichborrowedacollectionoftintoysandpackagingfordisplayintheirDreamon:HeavenonEarthexhibition.TheseobjectswereapprovedforfurtherdisplayinthetouringexhibitionandhavebeendisplayedatDubbo,TamworthandRedcliffe,Queensland,withAlburyalsoonthetouringschedule.

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Newpeoplemanagementstrategies,performanceandmanagementtoolstoencourageflexibility,

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Human ResourcesThePeopleandCultureDepartmentplaysacriticalroleinsupportingtheMuseumtocontinuetooperateinanincreasinglycomplexanddynamicenvironment.Itstrivestoimproveworkforcemanagementtooptimiseperformance,maintainservicedelivery,promoteindustrialharmony,andcomplywithbroaderindustry,legislativeandpolicyframeworks.TheDepartmenthascontinuedtoprovidehumanresourceconsulting,adviceandpayrollservicestotheNSWFilmandTelevisionOffice.

Highlightsfortheyearincludedthedevelopmentofastaffperformancereviewsystem,whichwillcontinuetoberolledoutthroughoutthenextfinancialyear.AnotherhighlightwastheestablishmentofaLearningandDevelopmentFrameworkwhichservedtomapstaffskillsacrosstheMuseumandtoidentifythelearningneeds.

AreviewofPeopleandCulturepolicieswasundertakenintheperiod.CoveringPersonnelandOccupationalHealthandSafety,outdatedpolicyfileswereidentifiedandclosedandpoliciesforupdateandreviewhavebeenidentified.

Prioritiesfortheyearaheadincludearevisedstaffinductionprogramandimprovedworkforceplanning.

Equal Employment OpportunityTheMuseumpreparesanEEOManagementPlanannuallyandreportsonachievementsinrelationtothisplaneachOctober.Plannedstrategiesrelatetoimprovingworkforcediversity,removingbarrierstodevelopmentandpromotion,andimprovingflexibilityinworkingarrangements.EEOstatisticaltablescanbefoundatappendix30.

Occupational Health and SafetyTherewere21workerscompensationclaimsfromtheperiod1July06to30June07,comparedto15claimsin2005–06.Therewere18losttimeinjuriesin2006–07,comparedto13losttimeinjuriesinthepreviousyear.Therewereeightjourneyclaimswhichwerenotpremiumimpacting.Thesejourneyclaimsweremainlymotorvehicleaccidentsonthewaytowork,ortripsandfallsduetounevensurfacesoffootpathsonthewaytoorfromwork.Thepremiumimpactingclaimswere:fourfallscausingstrainstoankle,spraintowrist,spraintoankle,lowerbackstrain;twocollisions,onewithavisitorandanotherwithanemployeecausingrotatorcuffteartoshoulder,andspraintowrist;onemanualhandlingstraincausingshoulderstrain;onestressclaim;and,onerepetitivestraininjury.

TheOccupationalHealthandSafety(OH&S)committeemeetseverytwomonths.Thereare17committeememberswhoreviewpolicyandprocedures,workplaceaccidentsandinjuriesandsafetyissues,conductworkplacesafetyauditsandreportanysafetyconcernsatthemeetings.Allsafetyissuesaretabledandactionisrequiredassoonaspossible

toresolvetheseissues.AllcommitteemembersaretrainedbyanaccreditedWorkCovertrainer.Allaccidents,injuriesandnearmissesarereportedwithin24hoursoftheoccurrence.CorrectiveactionisundertakenassoonaspossiblebyManagers/Supervisorsandpreventativemeasuresareimplemented.StatisticaldataonOH&Sperformance,suchasnumberofreportedworkplaceincidents,averagelosttimeperoccurrence,numberofworkerscompensationclaimsandtrendsinworkerscompensationcostsandpremiums,istabledbytheHealthandSafetyManageranddiscussedattheOH&Scommittee.

TrainingundertakenattheMuseumin2006–07:

Manualhandlingtraining

OH&SConstructionInductiontrainingtoobtainGreencard

Firstaidtraining

Asbestosawarenesstraining

Radiationawarenesstraining

Inductionforvolunteers

Policiesandproceduresthathavebeenupdatedorimplementedin2006–07:

HotWorkGuidelines

Firewardentrainingandevacuationprocedures

FirstAidPolicy

Evacuationprocedures

AnOH&Sresourcetoolkitwasdevelopedsothatallmanagershaveaccesstopolicies,procedures,forms,legislation,manualhandlinginformation,injurymanagementproceduresandOH&SguidelinesthatarerequiredundertheOH&SAct2000.ThetoolkithasbeendistributedtovariousdepartmentswithintheMuseum.Afluvaccinationprogramwasprovidedforemployeeswhowishedtoparticipateand70employeeswerevaccinated.Thisprogramwillbeconductedannually.

Themainprioritiesin2007–08willbetoimproveOH&SawarenessforallstaffandtoensurethatallOH&Slegislativerequirementsareadheredto.Anosmokingintheworkplacepolicywillbedeveloped.AcontractorinductionvideowillbecompletedbySeptember2007toensurethatallcontractorsandemployeesundertakecorrectprocedureswheninductingcontractors.

Learning and developmentThedevelopmentoftheLearningandDevelopmentFrameworkinvolvedanextensiveconsultationprocesswithheadsofdivisions,managersandsupervisorstoidentifykeylearningneedsofstaffacrossalllevelsoftheMuseum.Theframeworkdevelopedisintendedtospanoverathreeyearperiodtoensurebothfinancialandoperationviability.Currentlycompliancetrainingandtrainingtoaddressshorttermskillgapsrequiringspecifictechnicalskillswillbethemainpriority.

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Twenty-twostafffromtheMuseum’sSeniorExecutiveteamandDepartmentHeadsattendedaprogramonDisabilityAwarenessforManagers.TheprogramemphasisedmanagementresponsiblyinensuringequityforallpeopleintheprovisionofallMuseumservices,programsandgeneraloperations,withthesessionspromptingmanagementtoconsiderchangesincurrentpractice.Thirty-sixmidlevelmanagersandsupervisorsattendedaMediationtrainingprogram.Theprogramfocusedon‘GrievanceprocedureswithinPHM’and‘nippingworkplaceconflictinthebud’.MuseumstafffromacrossalldivisionsattendedEllipsetrainingsessions.ThesessionshaveenablednewuserstoeffectivelyusetheMuseum’saccountspayablesystem.

Forty-eightmanagersattendedaseriesofManagementDevelopmentTrainingsessionsthisyear.TheworkshopsaimedatequippingmanagersandsupervisorswithskillsnecessarytoensurebestpracticeintheimplementationoftheIndividualPlanningSchemewiththeirstaff.Thefeedbackfromparticipantswasoverallverypositivewithmanycommentingthattheworkshopshadmadearealimpactinimprovingtheircommunicationandtheirconfidenceinthemanagementoftheirteam,particularlywhereissuesofworkperformanceneedtobeaddressed.

ThreestaffsecuredplacesonthePremier’sDepartmentsponsoredExecutiveDevelopmentprograms.DrKimberleyWebber,PrincipalCurator,CollectionsandAccess,andJudithMatheson,SeniorEditor,PrintMedia,weresuccessfulintheirapplicationsforentryintothe2007GraduateDiplomainPublicAdministration;andDominicCurtin,AssociateDirector,FinanceandSystems,forthe2007ExecutiveMastersofPublicAdministration.

ManyMuseumstaffhaveattendedexternallearningforums.Thisyear171staffattendedexternallyruncourses,workshops,seminarsandconferences.AnewInductionPolicyandProceduresManualaimedatallMuseumemployees,contractorsandconsultantshasbeendevelopedandwillbelaunchedinthenewfinancialyear.

Otherprogramsmadeavailabletoallstaffandvolunteershaveincluded:

MentoringprogramonIndividualPlanningSchemeforseniorstaff,mid-levelmanagersandsupervisors

MeritSelectionTrainingforManagers

GrievanceProceduresinformationsessiononMuseumPolicy

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Photoshop—level1and2

ChildProtectioninformationsessions

OccupationalHealthandSafetyinformationsessiononMuseumPolicy

EllipsetrainingfornewMuseumusers

Workshoponwritingandcoordinatingoverseastravelapplications

TrackSafetyAwareness

FirstAttackFireFighting

OccupationalFirstAid

SeniorFirstAidtraining

AdvancedResuscitation

PowerhouseDiscoveryCentreInductionprogram

PowerhouseVolunteersInductionprogram

PresentationskillsworkshopsforPowerhouseVolunteersandPowerhouseDiscoveryCentreVolunteers

InternetandEmailPolicyinformationsessionsforPowerhouseVolunteers

AspartoftheMuseum’slearninganddevelopmentframeworkstaffarenowofferedformalcoachingservicesinhouse.Tenstaffhavetakenadvantageofthisopportunityovertheyear.Areasofgrowththathavebeenreportedbythosewhohaveparticipatedincludecommunicationandnegotiationskills,budgetingandbusinessplanning,problemsolving,formaldocumentation,stressmanagement,timemanagement,andpublicspeaking.

Staff Development AwardTheLifeFellowsStaffDevelopmentAwardfor2006wassharedbythreeMuseumstaff.NicoleBearman,MarketingandMediaOfficer,wasassistedtoattendtheMuseumsandtheWeb2007conferenceinSanFranciscoaswellasworkingwiththeMuseum’sDesignHubpartnersattheSanFranciscoMuseumofModernArt.SebChan,WebsiteManager,travelledtotheUnitedStatestopresentapaperattheInteractiveMediaandWebTechnologiesconferenceinAustin,Texas.HelenWhitty,CommissioningProducerPublicprograms,travelledtoParistoinspectLaCitédesSciencesetdel’IndustrieatLaVilletteinordertofullyobservetheyoungchildren’sgalleries,elementsofwhicharenowincludedintheMuseum’snewchildren’sgallery(Zoe’sHouse).

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outcome result milestoneWorkplaceflexibilityiscreatedInnovationandvisionisrewarded

AhumanresourcestrategyintegratedwiththeMuseum’sstrategicobjectivesandplanimplementation

LearningandDevelopmentframeworkdevelopedIndividualPlanningsystemforperformancereviewimplemented

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‘Sustainability’isadoptedasacorevalueandpractice;Coreprocesses:resourceplanning,financialcontrolandreporting,commissioningarerestructured;Performance

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Collection acquisitionTheCollectionDevelopmentandResearchPolicyguidestheMuseumindevelopingitscollectionfieldsandscholarshipandinformstheacquisitionofobjectsintothecollection.TheMuseumhasacollectionof388,141*objectsat30June2007(basedonanestimateof380,000at30June1995).During2006–07weacquired725objectsthroughpurchases(32),sponsoredpurchases(4),donation(585),CulturalGiftsProgramdonations(91),Museumproduct(10)andcollectionassessment(3).Theseacquisitionswerevaluedat$835,010.

TheMuseumreceivedanumberofimportantdonationsundertheCulturalGiftsProgram.AnneSchofield,LifeFellow,donatedanimportanttiaraandbroochmadebytheParisianjewellersPardonneauandDaumesnilinabout1880.AlatheaVavasourgaveacollectionoftextilesfromBhutan.ThisremoteHimalayankingdomhasalongweavingtraditionwithtextilesplayingacentralroleinBhutaneseculture.JohnAtkinsongavetwopresentationtrowelslinkedtothehistoryofSydney’sTownHall.ThefirstwasusedbyMrsJohnHarristolaythefoundationstoneofitsGreatHallon13November1883andthesecondbyherdaughterMaryAnnHarristoplacethefinalstoneoftheCentennialHallin1889.AtthetimeJohnHarriswasMayorofSydney.TheseobjectsareparticularlysignificanttotheMuseumastheHarrisfamilyonceheldlargeholdingsinUltimoandgavetheirnamestothesuburb’sprincipalstreets.MrsPatriciaHeathdonatedunderasixpiecechild’sbedroomsuitedecoratedbyRoydeMaistreforGwynethandOscarPaul,Australia,c1927.RoydeMaistrewasamongstasmallgroupofSydneyartistsexperimentingwithmodernistconceptsininter-warSydneyandtheirpaintedfurniturewasoneofthefirstdocumentedexamplesoftheinfluenceofrecentEuropeandesigntrends.

TheoutstandinggiftundertheCulturalGiftsprogramwastheMastertouchPianoRollCompanycollectionofkeyboards,rollmakingmachines,boxmakingmachinesandassociatedmaterialwhichwaspresentedbytheownerMrBarclayWright,anHonoraryAssociateoftheMuseum.TheMastertouchPianoRollCompanywasestablishedin1919inSydneyandmanufacturedandsoldpianorollsuntilitsclosureon1July2005.ItishighlysignificantbothtothestateofNSWandAustraliaasawholeasthelongestrunningandonlypianorollmanufacturertobeoperatinginthecountry.Itwasalsoonlyoneoftworemaininglargescalepianorollmanufacturersintheworld.TheacquisitionoftheMastertouchcollectionwassupportedbytheNSWHeritageOfficewithagrantof$37,000toassistintheremoval,transportanddocumentationoftheseobjects.

ThecollectiondevelopmentfieldofleisureandperformingartslooksatthewaysAustraliansentertainthemselvesthroughformsofpopularculture,withaparticularfocusontheperformingarts,andemphasisisgiventoobjectsthatdocumentAustralianpopularmusic.Acollectionofrecording

studioequipment,33musicawards,19promotionalitems,recordings,publications,documents,postersandphotographswasdonatedtotheMuseumbyFestivalMushroomRecords.Theobjectsdocumentthehistoryofanindependent,locallyownedrecordcompanythatforoverfiftyyearshelpedtocreateanenvironmentforAustralianmusictothrive.

IPAustraliadonateditsarchive,‘RepresentationsofRegisteredAustralianDesigns’whichwillbecomeasignificantresearchresourcefortheMuseum.ThearchiveconsistsofasetofvolumesofrepresentationsofdesignsregisteredinAustraliafrom1919to2002.Therepresentations,intheformofsketches,drawings,photographs,andfabricsamples,werelodgedwithIPAustraliatoformallyregisternewdesigns,bybothAustralianandinternationalcompanies.Theserecordswereusedbymembersofthepublicpriortoapplyingforadesignregistration.Theyhavebeenreplacedbyanonlinedatabase.

TheAcerabbittrapwasthemostcommonly-usedsteel-jawedanimaltrapinAustraliaandanexamplewasdonatedbyMrTedMaidlaofThirlmere,NSW.AcerabbittrapsweremadebyHenryLane(Australia)LtdinNewcastle,NSW.WhenrabbitswerereleasedintotheVictorianbushin1856theirpopulationsquicklyburgeoned,creatingahugedemandfortraps.Thistrapissymbolicofthebattlewagedagainstrabbitsfrom1880to1980.Itisalsosignificantbecause,duringtheGreatDepressionfrom1929to1932,rabbittrappingwasameansofsurvivalformanypeople.Today,rabbittrappingisconsideredlabourintensive,inefficientandcruel.UseofthetrapsisbannedinallstatesandterritoriesexceptVictoriaandQueensland.

TheoutfitTransformer:WhiteWaratahWarrior,WalkingTheSacredPath,istheresultofauniquedesigncollaborationbetweenMasahiroNakagawaandMuseumLifeFellowJennyKee,throughtheTokyoRecycleproject#15whichtookplaceatthePowerhouseinOctober2005.Thedesignteaminterviewedeachparticipantintheprojecttodeterminepersonalmeaningsassociatedwithspecialitemsofclothingbeforedeconstructingtheclothing,reconstructingitandrestoringconnectionandmeaningbetweenpeopleandtheirpossessions.InMsKee’scaseitwasacollectionofherlatepartnerDantonHughes’T-shirtsthatheldveryspecialmemoriesforher.Thereassembledgarmentisanextravagantdresscompletewithcolourfulleggingsandabustleintheshapeofawaratah,asignaturedesignmotifforKee.Greatlyinspiredbytherecycleproject,MsKee,withthehelpofateamofartisansandfriends,transformedtheoriginaldressintoaspiritual,sculpturalcostumepieceinfusedwithmeaningandmemoriesthatpayhomagetoDanton.Thecompletionofthepiece,itsacquisitionanddisplayintheInspired!Gallery,coincidedwiththelaunchofJennyKee’slongawaitedautobiography,ABigLife,attheMuseum.

*Notethatinthepastoneacquisitionnumberwasoftenallocatedtoasinglelargegroupofindividualobjects(suchastheDoultonShorterCollectionofceramicsortheBoxShoeCollection).Thetotalnumberofphysicallyseparableitemsisprobablyoveramillion.

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TheMuseumhasbeenfortunatetopurchaseaninternationallysignificantcontemporarychestofdrawersentitledYoucan’tlaydownyourmemorythatwasdesignedbyTejoRemyandmadebytheDutchdesigncollectiveDroog.Droog’sproductsdrawonthevernacular,thefamiliar,thelowtechandthe‘pre-loved’.Thischestofdrawersisanimportantexampleoftheirdesignphilosophy.

Collection managementResultingfromthecollaborativeeffortsoftheCollectionsandOutreachDivision,substantialimprovementshavebeenmadeinthecareandmanagementoftheMuseumcollection.

WiththeopeningofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre(PDC)thecollectionhasbecomemoreaccessibletovisitors,realisingalongtermvisionoftheMuseum.ThisprojectrequiredsubstantialcooperationacrosstheMuseum,withtheCuratorial,RegistrationandPreservationDepartmentsfullyinvolvedinthepreparationofdisplaystorageforbothverylargeandsmallobjects.

Justover2,300objectswereselected,documented,photographed,bar-coded,movedandinstalled.Objectsrangedinsizefrom3mmsilverantfiguresdesignedbyAngioloLogitoa22tonneJohnFowlerandCo-steamploughingengine.

Duringthefirsthalfof2007,atotalof6,449objectsweretreatedorassessedand4,390werephotodocumented,upfrom3,009objectstreatedorassessedand983photodocumentedfromJulythroughDecember2006.ThisreflectstheincreasedlevelofactivityonthecollectionasaresultofworkforthePDCandalsoTotalAssetManagement(TAM)projects.

WiththeassistanceofaHeritageGrantfromRailCorp,PreservationandCuratorialstaff,togetherwithateamofdedicatedvolunteers,havemademajorprogresstowardrebuildingandrecommissioningoftheMuseum’sP-ClassLocomotive,3265,whichisprogrammedforcompletioninmid-2008.

AmajorachievementwasthecompletionofaprojecttomigratealldigitalimagesofobjectsintotheMuseum’scollectioninformationmanagementsystem,EMu.Atotalof78,288objectcataloguerecords,includingparts,nowincludeanidentificationimage,withsomeobjectsshowingarangeofimages.Atotalof161,404imagesarenowcontainedintheEMudatabase.Morethan40,000digitalimagescapturedaspartofPreservationobjectconditionassessmentanddocumentationoveraten-yearperiod,whichwerepreviouslyinaccessiblethroughEMu,areincludedinthisfigure.ThenumberandqualityofimagesdisplayedontheMuseum’swebsiteaccessiblethroughtheOnlinePublicAccessCataloguewasasignificantoutcomeofthisproject.

AnewEMuconservationmodule,developedbyPreservationandRegistrationstaff,wasinstalledfortesting.Thismodulefacilitatesgreaterintegrationofdigitalobjectimages,objectdocumentationandconditionreporting.Wirelessnetworking

isnowavailableinthePreservationlabsandwillexpandtoincludeonsiteobjectstorageareaswhichwillenableobjectbar-codingand‘realtime’locationcontrol.Withintheneweststores,EandH,atCastleHill53%ofobjectsarenowbar-coded.

Thisyearatotalof643objectsinthecollectionwerefullycatalogued,ofthistotal266objectshadbeenacquiredsince2005,theremaining377objectswerebacklogcataloguingforobjectsacquiredbefore2005.ObjectmovementthroughouttheMuseumwassignificantduringthisyear,withstaffmoving57,945objects.HazardousmaterialsinthecollectionhavebeenregisteredonEMuandappropriatestorage,signageandhandlingactionstakeninordertofulfiltheMuseum’sOH&Sobligations.

TheTAMplantargetstheMuseum’sverysignificantcollectionswithacommitmenttoimprovingdocumentation,preservationandstoragefortheseobjects.Whereverpossible,improvedstorageandbetterphysicalaccesstoobjectsisenhancedaspartofthiswork.Digitalimagesofcollectionobjectsarealsocaptured.CollectionstargetedincludethemovableheritageoftheSydneyObservatory,thewoolspecimencollection,theLawrenceHargravearchiveandmodels,thecollectionofglassplatenegativesproducedbyClydeEngineeringPtyLtd,theBromleycollectionofearlycomputerrelatedmaterial,theRuwaldcollectionofdesigndrawings,andtheMuseum’scollectionofmaterialrelatedtotheproductionofplasticsfrom1939to1955.

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Museum onlineInthe2006–07financialyearourcombinedwebsiteswerevisitedbyover7.6millionvisitors,upfrom2.5millionlastyear.Muchofthisgrowthwasattributabletoouronlinecollectiondatabase,OPAC2.0,whichservedover13millioncollectionrecordstowebsitevisitorsintheyear.Increasedvisitationwasalsoduetotheadditionofanumberofnewsitesandfeatures.TheGreatWallofChinawebsitewaslaunchedduringSeptemberandincludedapodcastandhighresolutionimageswhiletheWalkingtheWallblog,launchedpriortotheexhibition,remainedpopularthroughoutthelengthofthejourneyitdocumented.TheSydneyDesign06andUltimoScienceFestivalwebsiteseachattractedahealthyaudienceofusers.

OthermajorinnovationsonlinethisyearincludedDesignHubwhichhaditsinitiallaunchinAugustattheYoungBloodDesignersMarketaspartofSydneyDesign06.DesignHuboffersadesignmagazineinterfacetoourcollectionand,soontobeadded,thecollectionsofothermuseumsworldwide.ThesitewasproducedbythePowerhouseandfundedthroughajointAustralianResearchCouncilgrantwiththeUniversityofWesternSydneyandUniversityofTechnologySydney.

TheSydneyObservatoryblogremainedapopularsite,particularlyduringtheperiodoftheappearanceofCometMcNaught.ThebloghasallowedstaffattheObservatorytorespondquicklytopublicinterestintheseskyeventsandphotosandexpertcommentary,combinedwithresponsestopubliccomments,hasmadethebloganintegralpartoftheObservatory’swebsite.WebServicesalsolaunchedthenewDragon&ThePearlbloginconjunctionwithEducationandProgramDevelopmentstafftopromoteandinvolvechildreninthepublicprogramassociatedwithTheGreatWall.TheFreeRadicalsblogwaslaunchedtosupportthetalkseriesandallowtheMuseumtoengagewiththetargetaudienceforthesetalksinnewways.

AnewsitewaslaunchedforthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreintimeforitsopeninginMarch2007.ThisprovidesvisitorinformationontheprogramsandaccessopportunitiesprovidedbytheCentreandincludesaspecificsectionforschoolsandeducationvisitorplanning.

TheMuseum’snewPlayatPowerhousechildren’swebsitewaslaunchedinAprilintimeforourschoolholidayprogramandhadstronginitialusageofboththedownloadable

at-homecraftactivitiesaswellasthecurrentonlineskittlesgamebasedonanobjectfromthecollection.Workcontinuesondevelopingmoreonlinecollection-basedandmascot-basedinteractivegames,aswellasanewsuiteofcraftactivitiesandMuseum-relatedassistanceforparents.

Thesitehasbeenpopularwithparentsandchildrenandinthefirstmonthreceivedafewunsolicitedcongratulatoryemails,including:

Ihavea5yearoldwholovestogotothePW.I’djustliketosayhowfantasticPowerhouseisandthenewkids’sectionofPWwebsiteisawesomewithcraftactivities&gardeningideas!!!!Pleasekeepuploadingmoreideaslikethese!(Kingsford,Sydney)

InternationalrecognitionoftheMuseum’sonlinedevelopmentswasenhancedwhentheWebServicesManagergaveasuiteofpresentationsattheMuseums&theWebconferenceinSanFrancisco.HealsodeliveredaworkshoptotheCooperHewittNationalDesignMuseuminNewYorkandapresentationinSanJose.TheOPACcollectiondatabaseprojectandtheMuseum’searlyadoptionofblogginghavegarneredwidespreadinterestandacclaimoverseasfromtheSmithsonian,theVictoria&AlbertMuseum,ScienceMuseumLondon,theMetropolitanMuseumofArt,theGuggenheimandothers.DesignHubalsoreceivedwidespreadinterest.

ThenewE-commercesystemfortheMuseum,developedinhouse,wentliveinJanuaryallowingforonlinemembershipsales.InJune2007welaunchedonlinePublicationsalesaswell.Onlinedonationsandimagesalesfacilitiesareunderdevelopment.

Collections Australia NetworkCollectionsAustraliaNetwork(CAN)isaninitiativeoftheCulturalMinistersCouncil,providingonlinetools,resources,networksandonlineaccessfornearly1,600museums,libraries,galleries,archivesandculturalheritageinstitutionsandorganisations,particularlytosmalltomedium,regionalandremotecollections.ThePowerhousecontinuedtohostCANin2006–07,underatwelvemonthextensionoftheprevioushostingcontract.InJune2007theMuseumwassuccessfulinitstendertobeServiceProviderforCANforanotherthreeyears,until30June2010.

STRATEGICPLANPROGRESS—processes

outcome result milestoneCollectionacquisitionandmanagementareundertakenaccordingtoCollectionDevelopmentandPreservationPolicies

Communityawarenessofcollectionbreadthandfieldsheightened

Newacquisitionsshowcasehoused7displays13millionobjectrecordsaccessedonlineDiscoveryCentreprovidespublicaccess

Acommissioningsystemisimplementedwhichenablescreativityandinnovationtoberealisedacrosspeopleandproducts

ExtensionoftheMuseum’sreachforchildrenandregional,ruralandremotecommunitiesthroughITandotherspecialprograms

PlayatPowerhousewebsitelaunchedDesignHubwebsitelaunchedWebsitesandblogsaccessedby7.6millionuniqueusers

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Technicaldevelopmentandimprovementstothethreekeyareasoffrontenddesign,contentmanagementandthecollectionsdatabaseforCANwereastrongfocusfortheperiod.AcustomcontentmanagementsystemwasdevelopedtocatertoCAN’sveryspecificneeds.Thissystemdeliversgreaterflexibilityandin-housecontrolofthesite,withasubstantialreductionincoststotheproject.ThemigrationofcollectionrecordsfromAustralianMuseumsandGalleriesOnline(AMOL)totheCANcollectionsdatabasewascompleted.

CANalsoparticipatedinthestrategicallyimportantFederatedOpenSearchProject,inwhichtherecordsinPictureAustraliaandtheNationalLibraryofAustraliaarealsoavailablethroughaCANsearch.Asmorepartnersmaketheircollectionrecordsavailableusingthisprotocol,otherlargenationallysignificantcollectionswillalsobecomesearchablethroughCAN.

CANcontinuestoconductOutreachServicestoCANPartners,andparticipateinkeystrategicprojectsandinitiativesacrossthecollectionssector.HighlightsoftheseincludecollaborativeparticipationandconsultationintheFederatedOpenSearchProject,VictorianCulturalNetwork,theCollectionsCouncilofAustraliaRegionalHubsProject,NationalOnlineArchivesNetwork,andtheCommonwealthHeritageGrantstrainingprogram.CANstaffalsopresentedattheMuseumsAustraliaNationalConferenceandtheMuseumsandtheWebconferenceinSanFranciscoin2007.

CommissioningTheCommissioningProcess,akeyinitiativeofthe2005–2008MuseumStrategicPlan,hasprovidedanewsystemfordecisionmakingandprogramdevelopmentforMuseumproducts.TheCommissioningproducer,Permanentgalleries,wasappointedinJune2006andtheCommissioningProducer,Temporaryexhibitions,inJanuary2007.AssistedbyaCommissioningcoordinator,theyhaveledprojectsthroughthecommissioningprocessand,atthesametime,workedtomaketheprocessitselfefficient,practicableandunderstandable.

Commissioningapprovalforexhibitionsandmajorpublicprogramsisconditionalonallproposals—bothinternallyandexternallygenerated—passingthroughastagedassessmentprocedure.Thepurposeofthisprocedureistoensurethataprojecthasbeenfullyscopedandpotentialissuesidentifiedbeforeproductioncommences.AnimportantcomponentinthescopingofeachprojectisaRiskAssessment.AnotheristheBenefitsAnalysis,whichidentifiesthepublic,institutionalandaudiencevaluethatshouldaccrueasaresultoftheMuseum’sinvestment.

CommissioningReviewmeetings,ProductionandResourcemeetingsandProgrammingmeetingsareheldregularlytoensurethattheMuseum’sgoalsarebeingmet,resourceallocationismanagedandmonitored,andtherightmixofprogramsisofferedfortheMuseum’sdiverseaudiences.

Performance managementThedevelopmentofastaffPerformancePlanningandReviewSystemknownasIndividualPlanning(IP)wasamajorprojectthisyear.Museummanagersandsupervisorsfromelevendepartmentsacrossfivedivisionswereinvolvedinpilotingtheprogram.Theschemeprovidesastructureformanagersandsupervisorstodevelopanindividualdevelopmentagreementwiththeirstaffthatincludesalearninganddevelopmentplanforeachindividualanddefinesprioritiesforbusinesssuchasrequiredskills.TheprocessofimplementationofIPwillcontinuethroughout2007–08.

Theprogramhasreceivedexcellentfeedbackfrombothmanagersandgeneralstaffnowutilisingtheprogram.Commentsfromparticipantsincludedimprovedcommunicationandinformationsharingamongststaff,thebuildingofpersonalanddepartmentalplanstoachievetheorganisation’sworkplacegoals,andimprovedfocusonskillrequirements.

Policy review and developmentAnongoingprogramofOperationsandPolicyReviewisundertakenacrossallMuseumdepartments.Thereviewentailsanassessmentofcurrentstructure,operationsandperformance,anoutlineofprioritiesforthenextthreeyearsandareviewofcurrentMuseumpoliciesrelevanttothearea,alongwithrecommendationsforpolicychangewhereapplicable.

Over2006–07reviewswereundertakenoftheImageServices,CustomerRelations,FinanceandPowerhousePublishingdepartments.TheFinanceDepartmentreviewwasthebeginningofthesecondroundofthecyclewithallMuseumdepartmentshavinggonethroughtheinitialprocessbetweenNovember2002andOctober2006.Twentythreeoutdatedand/orsupersededpolicieswereidentifiedandclosedovertheyear.

Newandupdatedpoliciesandproceduresdevelopedduringtheperiodinclude:

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SecurityPolicy

PublishingPolicy

MembersPolicy

DisposalPolicy

IncomingLoansPolicy

InstitutionalArchivesPolicy

OutgoingLoansPolicy

DeaccessioningPolicy

GuidelinesforPresentingControversy

CommunicationUsingPublicFacingMuseumBlogsPolicy

CopyrightPolicy

PesticidesNotificationPlan

InternetandEmailUsagePolicy

PowerhouseFoundationFundsPolicy

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Risk management and insuranceTheMuseum,asaNSWGovernmentagency,continuestobeinsuredbytheTreasuryManagedFund(TMF).TMFprovidesinsuranceinrespectoffiveclassesofrisk:workerscompensation,liability(includingbutnotlimitedtopublicliability,professionalindemnity,directors/officersliability),property(includingbutnotlimitedtothecollection),comprehensivemotorvehiclecover,andmiscellaneous(notablypersonalaccidentandprotectionforoverseastravellers).

TheMuseummanagesoperatingrisksinherentinthehighvolumesofpublicvisitation,theopendisplayofobjectsandtheoperationofmechanicalandtechnicalequipment.OuractiveOccupationalHealthandSafetypracticesminimiserisktostaffandvisitors.ThisisreflectedinthelowlevelofclaimsmadeonTMF.

TheInternalAuditBureau(IAB)isengagedbytheMuseumtoundertake,onanongoingbasis,organisationalriskassessments.AgreedrecommendationsbytheIABforimprovementareimplementedorareintheprocessofbeingimplemented.

TheMuseum’sFinanceCommitteetakesanactiveroleinreviewingandendorsingmajorfeepayingexhibitionsandprojects.Asaresult,projectsareriskassessedandarerequiredtomeetminimumrateofreturnhurdles.Majorvariancestobudgetarealsosubjecttoreviewbythecommittee.

TheMuseumisestablishinganinformationsystemsdisasterrecoverysiteatthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHill.Implementationandtestingofthesystemisongoingatthetimeofthisreport.

Sustainability and waste managementAnewrecyclingprocesswasintroducedformanagingtheMuseum’swasteduringtheyear.TheEasternCreekAlternativeWasteTechnologyFacilityisSydney’sfirstformixedwaste.Itisdesignedtodivertupto80%ofwastefromlandfill,maximisesrecoveryofrecyclablesfromthewastestreamandproducescompostandgreenenergy.Throughthisfacility,foodwasteisdivertedfromlandfillandprocessedintohighgradefertiliserforagriculturaluseandgreenelectricity;recyclablessuchasplastics,glassandaluminiumaredivertedfromlandfillandfedbackintotheproductionofnewmaterials;and,paperandcardboardaredivertedfromlandfillandrecycledintonewproducts

AllMuseumwasteisnowmixedoncollectionandsortedmechanicallyatthefacility.Overtheperiodweproducedanaverageof6.8tonnesofwastepermonthandanaverageofover72%ofthiswastewasdivertedfromlandfillthroughthefacility’sprocesses.

ObsoletecomputerandnetworkingequipmentwasrecycledthroughtheMRIGroup.MRIhasprocessingtechnologiestodisassemblecomplexequipmentandensureindividualmaterialtypesarerecoveredandrecycledwhereverviableandensurethatanyhazardoussubstancesorproblematiccomponentsaremanagedsafely.

TheMuseumisregisteredtotheCartridges4PlanetArkprogram.Allprinter,photocopierandfaxmachineconsumablesarecollectedandtakenbyCloseTheLoop(forPlanetArk)forrecycling.Materialsthathavebeencollectedincludeblackandwhiteandcolourtonercontainers,drumkits,transferkitsandfuserunits.Intheperiod335.64kgsofmaterialsweredivertedfromlandfillthroughthisprogram.

ThePowerhouseMuseumisinvestigatingonceagaingeneratingitsownpowerwithbackingfromtheNSWGovernment.WithagrantfromtheDepartmentofEnvironmentandClimateChangetheMuseumwouldestablishagas-firedcogenerationplanttogeneratepowerforlightingandair-conditioningattheMuseumandtheresultantthermalenergywouldbeusedtoheatthepoolatthenewIanThorpeAquaticCentreacrosstheroadinpartnershipwiththeCityofSydney.ThegrantwouldalsosupportaneducationprogramattheMuseumtoinformvisitorsaboutcogenerationanditsbenefits.

CriticaltoimplementationoftheprojectisaneconomicassessmenttodetermineifthecostofmodifyingandupgradingequipmentattheMuseumwillbeoffsetbythebenefitsitachieves.Itisanticipatedtheeconomicassessmentwillbecompletedwithintwelvemonths.

ThesetupandopeningofthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHillsawthedistancetravelledbyfleetvehiclesincreaseby16.5%overtheperiod.Howeverourfleetmanagementpracticesarereflectedinanincreaseindieselusageofonly.04%,whilepetrolusagewasdownby6.5%.Electricityusewasupby4.3%,naturalgasby10.9%andwaterusecontinuedtofall,thisperiodby4.7%.TheriseintheuseofutilitiescanagainbeattributedtothepreparationandopeningtothepublicoftheDiscoveryCentre,andtoageneralincreaseinattendancesacrossMuseumsitesby16%.(Allfiguresbasedoncomparativebenchmarkof2005–06).

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financestheyearinreviewPersonnelservicescosts(salariesandrelatedexpenditures)totalled$25,558,000(2005/06$24,849,000)whichwasimpactedbya4%annualawardwageincrease.(NotethatPersonnelservicescostsin2005/06includethecostofthevoluntaryredundancyprogramofover$1.8millionofwhichNSWTreasuryfunded$1.5million).

In2006/07theMuseumpresentedTheGreatWallexhibitionwhichcomparedwiththepreviousyearwhichdidnotenjoyamajorfeepayingexhibitionandthisishighlightedintherevenueandexpensecomparatives.OtherOperatingExpensesfortheyeartotalled$16,854,000;anincreaseofnearly$2.65millionovertheprioryear.

IncomefromSelfGeneratedSourcesincreasedby$671,000to$4.9millionandGrantsandContributionsincreasedover40%to$7.5millionduemainlytosponsorshipofTheGreatWallexhibitionandaGrantof$600,000byRailCorptoassistwiththerebuildingofLocomotive3265.

Cashbalancesincreasedby$5.2millionto$6,262,000duetotheearlyreceiptofCapitalFunds,receiptofGrantstobeexpendedin2007/08andthedefermentofCapitalExpenditureto2007/08.ThiscontributedtoanincreaseinInvestmentIncometo$985,000.Theindicativerateofreturnoncashfacilitieswas6.40%(2005/065.71%).

ThevalueofinvestmentsintheTCorpLongTermGrowthFundincreasedto$4,979,000(2005/06$4,244,000).Theindicativerateofreturnwas13.79%(2005/0616.80%).TheFinanceCommitteereviewedtheperformanceoftheInvestmentsduringtheyearandagreedtoretaintheMuseum’sreservesintheTCorpLongTermGrowthFund.

TotalGovernmentcontributionsincreasedto$40,640,000comprisingRecurrentfundingof$30,803,000(2005/06$31,252,000)andCapitalfundingof$9,837,000(2005/06$4,833,000).(Recurrentfundingin2005/06includedthespecial$1.5millionfundingforthevoluntaryredundancyprogram).

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FINANCES: THE yEAR IN REVIEW

personnel expenses 60.3%

marketing 6.4%

exhibition construction 6.4%

maintenance 6.7%

facility management 5.9%

commercial activities 2.3%

collection & asset management 2.4%

information technology 3.8%

collection interpretation & services 2.7%

corporate services 1.1%

visitor research 0.2%

training 0.3%

other 1.4%

Operating Expenses

Sources of Funding For Operating Activities

government grants and recoveries 77.7%

self generated commercial revenue 9.0%

sponsorships grants and donations 10.6%

investment income 1.8%

other income 0.9%

Commercial Revenue Sources

publication and other sales 5.0%

staff services 9.3%

venue hire and catering 8.7%

leased operations 5.1%

members organisation 8.9%

admissions 63.1%

Statement in accordance with section �1C(1C) of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1�8�

PursuanttoSection41C(1C)ofthePublicFinanceandAuditAct1983,andinaccordancewitharesolutionoftheTrusteesoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandScienceswestatethat:

(a) theaccompanyingfinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthePublicFinanceandAuditAct1983,theapplicableclausesofthePublicFinanceandAuditRegulation2005andtheTreasurer’sDirections;

(b) thefinancialstatementsandnotestheretoexhibitatrueandfairviewofthefinancialpositionasat30June2007andtheresultsoftheoperationsfortheyearendedonthatdate;

(c) atthedateofsigningwearenotawareofanycircumstancesthatwouldrenderthefinancialstatementsmisleadingorinaccurate.

N.PAPPAS J.SANDERSPRESIDENT ACTINGDIRECTOR

Date:22October2007

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

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TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES

Notes 2007 $’000

2006 $’000

Income

Saleofgoodsandservices 2(a) 4,908 4,231

Investmentincome 2(b) 985 574

Grantsandcontributions 2(c) 48,135 5,258

Consolidatedfundappropriations 2(d) - 36,085

Shareofnetprofitsofjointventureaccountedforusingtheequitymethod

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OtherIncome 2(e) 479 451

Total Income 54,507 46,628

Expenses

OperatingExpenses

Personnelservicesexpenses 3(a) 25,558 24,849

Otheroperatingexpenses 3(b) 16,854 14,204

Depreciationandamortisation 3(c) 5,611 5,396

(Gain)/lossonsaleofnon-currentassets 4 1,242 1,479

Total Expenses 49,265 45,928

SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 5,242 700

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements

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Income Statement Fortheyearended30June2007

Statement Of Recognised Income And Expense Fortheyearended30June2007

Netincreaseinproperty,plantandequipmentassetrevaluationreserve

- -

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY

- -

Surplus for the year 5,242 700

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED FOR THE YEAR 5,242 700

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Notes 2007 $’000

2006 $’000

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cashandcashequivalents 5 6,262 1,051

Tradeandotherreceivables 6 1,217 1,247

Inventories 7 - 30

Total Current Assets 7,479 2,328

Non-Current Assets

Financialassetsatfairvaluethroughprofit&loss 8 4,979 4,244

Investmentsaccountedforusingtheequitymethod 9 87 87

Property,plantandequipment 11

Landandbuildings 114,663 116,494

Plantandequipment 17,876 18,831

Collection 402,699 400,757

TotalProperty,plantandequipment 535,238 536,082

Total Non-Current Assets 540,304 540,413

Total Assets 547,783 542,741

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Tradeandotherpayables 12 5,624 5,826

Total Current Liabilities 5,624 5,826

Non-Current Liabilities

Tradeandotherpayables 12 25 23

Total Non-Current Liabilities 25 23

Total Liabilities 5,649 5,849

Net Assets 542,134 536,892

EQUITY

Reserves 13 139,763 140,326

Accumulatedfunds 13 402,371 396,566

Total Equity 542,134 536,892

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements

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BALANCE SHEET Asat30June2007

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Notes 2007 $’000

2006

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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments

Personnelservices (24,101) (24,068)

Other (19,111) (13,631)

Total Payments (43,212) (37,699)

Receipts

Saleofgoodsandservices 5,132 4,002

Interestreceived 393 273

Grantsandcontributions—Government 41,162 36,897

Grantsandcontributions—Other 2,838 1,012

Other 4,962 2,171

Total Receipts 54,487 44,355

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 14 11,275 6,656

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceedsfromsaleoflandandbuildings,plantandequipment

230 347

Purchasesoflandandbuildings,plantandequipment (5,559) (5,072)

NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (5,329) (4,725)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

5,946 1,931

Openingcashandcashequivalents 5,295 3,368

AEIFRSadjustmentoffairvalue - (4)

CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5 11,241 5,295

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements

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1 SUMMARy OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Reporting Entity TheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences,asareporting

entity,isastatutorybodyoftheNSWStategovernment.ItcomprisesofthePowerhouseMuseum,theSydneyObservatory,theMigrationHeritageCentreandthePowerhouseFoundation.AllactivitiesarecarriedoutundertheauspicesoftheMuseum,therearenootherentitiesunderitscontrol.

TheMuseumisanot-for-profitentity(asprofitisnotitsprincipalobjective)andithasnocashgeneratingunits.ThereportingentityisconsolidatedaspartoftheNSWTotalStateSectorAccounts.

ThesefinancialstatementshavebeenauthorisedforissuebytheTrusteeson22October2007.

(b) Basis of Preparation TheMuseum’sfinancialstatementsareageneral

purposefinancialreportwhichhasbeenpreparedinaccordancewith:

applicableAustralianAccountingStandards(whichincludeAustralianequivalentstoInternationalFinancialReportingStandards(AEIFRS)andinterpretations).

therequirementsofthePublicFinanceandAuditAct1983andRegulation;and

theTreasurer’sDirections.

Property,plantandequipment,collectionassetsandfinancialassetsat‘fairvaluethroughprofitandloss’aremeasuredatfairvalue.Otherfinancialreportitemsarepreparedonanaccrualbasisandbasedonthehistoricalcostconvention.

Judgements,keyassumptionsandestimationsmanagementhasmadearedisclosedintherelevantnotestothefinancialreport.

AllamountsareroundedtothenearestonethousanddollarsandareexpressedinAustraliancurrency.

(c) Changes to Presentation of Financial Report Thepreviousfinancialreportwaspreparedinaccordance

withtheFinancialReportingCodeforBudgetDependentGeneralGovernmentSectorAgencies.TheMuseumisnolongerrequiredtodosoandcomparativeamountshavebeenamendedwhererequired.

(d) Statement of Compliance Theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandnotes

complywithAustralianAccountingStandards,whichincludeAEIFRS.

TheMuseumhasadoptedallofthenewandrevisedstandardsandinterpretationsissuedbytheAustralianAccountingStandardsBoard(AASB)thatarerelevanttoitsoperationsandeffectivefromthecurrentannualreportingperiod.

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(e) Income RecognitionIncomeismeasuredatthefairvalueoftheconsiderationorcontributionreceivedorreceivable.Additionalcommentsregardingtheaccountingpoliciesfortherecognitionofincomearediscussedbelow.

i. Sale of Goods Revenuefromthesaleofgoodsisrecognisedasrevenue

whentheMuseumtransferstothebuyerthesignificantrisksandrewardsofownershipofthegoods.

ii. Rendering of ServicesRevenueisrecognisedwhentheserviceisprovidedorbyreferencetothestageofcompletion(basedonlabourhoursincurredtodate)ofthecontract.

iii. Investment and Other RevenueInterestrevenueisrecognisedusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodassetoutinAASB139FinancialInstruments:RecognitionandMeasurement.RentalrevenueisrecognisedinaccordancewithAASB117Leasesonastraight-linebasisovertheleaseterm.RoyaltyandcopyrightrevenueisrecognisedinaccordancewithAASB118Revenueonanaccrualbasisinaccordancewiththesubstanceoftherelevantagreement.TCorpHourGlassdistributionsarerecognisedinaccordancewithAASB118whentheMuseum’srighttoreceivepaymentisestablished.

iv. Grants and Contributions GrantsandcontributionsincludedonationsandgrantsfromtheDepartmentoftheArts,SportandRecreation.TheyaregenerallyrecognisedasincomewhentheMuseumobtainscontrolovertheassetscomprisingthegrantsandcontributions.Controlovergrantsandcontributionsisnormallyobtainedwhentheobligationsrelatingtothereceipthavebeenmetand,inthecaseofdonations,onreceiptofcash.

v. Government ContributionsParliamentaryappropriations,receivedin2006,wererecognisedwhentheMuseumobtainedcontrolovertheassetscomprisingtheappropriations.Controloverappropriationsisnormallyobtaineduponreceiptofcash.

(f) Personnel Services and Other Provisions i. Personnel Services Arrangements

TheMuseumandtheDepartmentoftheArts,SportsandRecreation(DASR),enteredintoaMemorandumofUnderstandingeffectivefrom1July2006whichsetsoutthearrangementsforemploymentandpaymentofstaffworkingattheMuseumwhichareconsideredemployeesoftheDASR.AllpaymentstopersonnelandrelatedobligationsaredoneintheDASRnameandABNandareclassifiedas“PersonnelServices”costsinthesefinancialstatements.

ii. Personnel Services—Salaries and Wages, Annual Leave, Sick Leave and On-costsBasedonthememorandumofunderstandingwithDASR,liabilitiesforpersonnelservicesarestatedasliabilitiesto

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theserviceproviderDASR.Salariesandwages(includingnon-monetarybenefits),annualleaveandpaidsickleavethatfallduewhollywithin12monthsofthereportingdatearerecognisedandmeasuredinrespectofemployees’servicesuptothereportingdateatundiscountedamountsbasedontheamountsexpectedtobepaidwhentheliabilitiesaresettled.

Ifapplicable,long-termannualleavethatisnotexpectedtobetakenwithintwelvemonthsismeasuredatpresentvalueinaccordancewithAASB119EmployeeBenefits.Marketyieldsongovernmentbondsareusedtodiscountlong-termannualleave.

Unusednon-vestingsickleavedoesnotgiverisetoaliability,asitisnotconsideredprobablethatsickleavetakeninthefuturewillbegreaterthanthebenefitsaccruedinthefuture.

Theoutstandingamountsofpayrolltax,workers’compensationinsurancepremiumsandfringebenefitstax,whichareconsequentialtotheprovisionofpersonnelservicesbyDASR,arerecognisedasliabilitiesandexpenseswherethepersonnelservicestowhichtheyrelatehavebeenrecognised.

iii. Long Service Leave and SuperannuationInthefinancialstatementsofDASR,theMuseum’sliabilitiesforlongserviceleaveanddefinedbenefitsuperannuationaredisclosedasassumedbytheCrownEntity.ConsequentlytheMuseumaccountstheequivalentexpenseandincomeinitsfinancialstatementstoreflectthisprovisionofpersonnelservices.

LongserviceleaveismeasuredatpresentvalueinaccordancewithAASB119EmployeeBenefits.Thisisbasedontheapplicationofcertainfactors,specifiedbyNSWTreasury,toemployeeswith5ormoreyearsofservice,usingcurrentratesofpay.Thesefactorsweredeterminedbasedonanactuarialreviewtoapproximatepresentvalue.

ThesuperannuationexpenseforthefinancialyearisdeterminedbyusingtheformulaespecifiedintheTreasurer’sDirections.Theexpenseforcertainsuperannuationschemes(i.e.BasicBenefitandFirstStateSuper),iscalculatedasapercentageoftheemployees’salary.Forothersuperannuationschemes(i.e.StateSuperannuationSchemeandStateAuthoritiesSuperannuationScheme),theexpenseiscalculatedasamultipleoftheemployees’superannuationcontributions.

(g) Insurance TheMuseum’sinsuranceactivitiesareconductedthroughtheNSWTreasuryManagedFundSchemeofselfinsuranceforGovernmentagencies.Theexpense(premium)isdeterminedbytheFundManagerbasedonindustrybenchmarksandtheMuseum’spastexperience.

(h) Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues,expensesandassetsarerecognisednetoftheamountofGST,exceptwhere:

theamountofGSTincurredbytheagencyasapurchaserthatisnotrecoverablefromtheAustralianTaxationOffice(ATO)isrecognisedaspartofthecostofacquisitionofanassetoraspartofanitemofexpense.

receivablesandpayablesarestatedwiththeamountofGSTincluded.

ThenetamountofGSTrecoverablefrom,orpayableto,theATOisincludedaspartofreceivablesorpayables.

Cashflowsareincludedinthecashflowstatementonagrossbasis.TheGSTcomponentofcashflowsarisingfrominvestingandfinancingactivitieswhichisrecoverablefrom,orpayableto,theATOisclassifiedasoperatingcashflows.

(i) Acquisition of AssetsThecostmethodofaccountingisusedfortheinitialrecordingofallacquisitionsofassetscontrolledbytheMuseum.Costistheamountofcashorcashequivalentspaidorthefairvalueoftheotherconsiderationgiventoacquiretheassetatthetimeofitsacquisitionorconstructionor,whereapplicable,theamountattributedtothatassetwheninitiallyrecognisedinaccordancewiththespecificrequirementsofotherAustralianAccountingStandards.

Assetsacquiredatnocostorfornominalconsideration,areinitiallyrecognisedasassetsandrevenuesattheirfairvalueatthedateofacquisition.

Fairvalueistheamountforwhichanassetcouldbeexchangedbetweenknowledgeable,willingpartiesinanarm’slengthtransaction.

Collectionitemsacquiredduringtheyeararerecordedatcostplusaprocessingcostandrecognisedasassets.Processingcostsaredependantonthenature,size,availabilityinthemarketandknowledgeofhistoryoftheitemandconsistsofstaffsalaryandfreightcosts.

(j) Capitalisation ThresholdsProperty,plantandequipmentcosting$5,000andaboveindividuallyarecapitalised.Computerrelatedassetscostingindividually$5,000orlessbutwhichformpartofanetworkwithacumulativevalueinexcessof$5,000arealsocapitalised.

(k) Revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment Physicalnon-currentassetsarevaluedinaccordancewiththe“ValuationofPhysicalNon-CurrentAssetsatFairValue”PolicyandGuidelinesPaper(TPP07-01).ThispolicyadoptsfairvalueinaccordancewithAASB116Property,PlantandEquipment.

Property,plantandequipmentismeasuredonanexistingusebasis,wheretherearenofeasiblealternativeusesintheexistingnatural,legal,financialandsocio-politicalenvironment.However,inthelimitedcircumstanceswheretherearefeasiblealternativeuses,assetsarevaluedattheirhighestandbestuse.

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Fairvalueofproperty,plantandequipmentisdeterminedbasedonthebestavailablemarketevidence,includingcurrentmarketsellingpricesforthesameorsimilarassets.Wherethereisnoavailablemarketevidence,theasset’sfairvalueismeasuredatitsmarketbuyingprice,thebestindicatorofwhichisdepreciatedreplacementcost.

TheMuseumrevalueseachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatleasteveryfiveyearsorwithsufficientregularitytoensurethatthecarryingamountofeachassetintheclassdoesnotdiffermateriallyfromitsfairvalueatreportingdate.Thelastsuchrevaluationwascompletedon1July2005andwasbasedonanindependentassessment.

Non-specialisedassetswithshortusefullivesaremeasuredatdepreciatedhistoricalcost,asasurrogateforfairvalue.

Whenrevaluingnon-currentassetsbyreferencetocurrentpricesforassetsnewerthanthosebeingrevalued(adjustedtoreflectthepresentconditionoftheassets),thegrossamountandtherelatedaccumulateddepreciationisseparatelyrestated.

Forotherassets,anybalancesofaccumulateddepreciationexistingattherevaluationdateinrespectofthoseassetsarecreditedtotheassetaccountstowhichtheyrelate.Thenetassetaccountsarethenincreasedordecreasedbytherevaluationincrementsordecrements.

Revaluationincrementsarecrediteddirectlytotheassetrevaluationreserve,exceptthat,totheextentthatanincrementreversesarevaluationdecrementinrespectofthatclassofassetpreviouslyrecognisedasanexpenseinthesurplus/deficit,theincrementisrecognisedimmediatelyasrevenueinthesurplus/deficit.

Revaluationdecrementsarerecognisedimmediatelyasexpensesinthesurplus/deficit,exceptthat,totheextentthatacreditbalanceexistsintheassetrevaluationreserveinrespectofthesameclassofassets,theyaredebiteddirectlytotheassetrevaluationreserve.

Asanot-for-profitentity,revaluationincrementsanddecrementsareoffsetagainstoneanotherwithinaclassofnon-currentassets,butnototherwise.

Whereanassetthathaspreviouslybeenrevaluedisdisposedof,anybalanceremainingintheassetrevaluationreserveinrespectofthatassetistransferredtoaccumulatedfunds.

(l) Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment Asanot-for-profitentitywithnocashgeneratingunits,theMuseumiseffectivelyexemptedfromAASB136ImpairmentofAssetsandimpairmenttesting.ThisisbecauseAASB136modifiestherecoverableamounttesttothehigheroffairvaluelesscoststosellanddepreciatedreplacementcost.Thismeansthat,foranassetalready

measuredatfairvalue,impairmentcanonlyariseifsellingcostsarematerial.Sellingcostsareregardedasimmaterial.

(m) Assets not able to be Reliably Measured TheMuseumdoesnotholdanyassetsotherthanthoserecognisedintheBalanceSheet.

(n) Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment DepreciationisprovidedforonastraightlinebasisforalldepreciableassetssoastowriteoffthedepreciableamountofeachassetasitisconsumedoveritsusefullifetotheMuseum.

Allmaterialseparatelyidentifiablecomponentassetsaredepreciatedovertheirshorterusefullives.

Landisnotadepreciableasset.Certainheritageassets,suchastheMuseum’scollectionitems,haveanextremelylongusefullife.Depreciationforcollectionitemscannotbereliablymeasuredbecausetheusefullifeandthenetamounttoberecoveredattheendoftheusefullifecannotbereliablymeasured.Inthesecases,depreciationisnotrecognised.Thedecisionnottorecognisedepreciationfortheseassetsisreviewedannually.

Depreciationratesarereviewedeachyeartakingintoconsiderationtheconditionandestimatedusefullifeoftheassets.

Category Depreciation Rate:Buildings 2.00%Buildings—internalservices 8.00%andmajorcomponentsPlantandequipment 15.00%Computerequipment 33.33%Motorvehicles 20.00%Permanentexhibitionfitout 2.25%–25.00%

(o) Restoration CostsTheestimatedcostofdismantlingandremovinganassetandrestoringthesiteisincludedinthecostofanasset,totheextentitisrecognisedasaliability.

(p) Maintenance Thecostsofday-to-dayservicingcostsormaintenancearechargedasexpensesasincurred,exceptwheretheyrelatetothereplacementofacomponentofanasset,inwhichcasethecostsarecapitalisedanddepreciated.

(q) Leased AssetsTheMuseumleasescertainplantandequipment.

Allsuchleasesareoperatingleases,wherethelessorseffectivelyretainsubstantiallyalltherisksandbenefitsofownershipoftheleaseditems,thepaymentsonwhichareincludedinthedeterminationoftheresultsofoperationsovertheleaseterm.

Operatingleasepaymentsarerecognisedintheperiodinwhichtheyareincurred.

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(r) Financial Instruments TheMuseum’sprincipalfinancialinstrumentspoliciesareoutlinedbelow.ThesefinancialinstrumentsarisedirectlyfromtheMuseum’soperationsorarerequiredtofinanceitsoperations.TheMuseumdoesnotenterintoortradefinancialinstrumentsforspeculativepurposesanddoesnotusefinancialderivatives.

i. CashCashcomprisescashonhand,bankbalancesandamountsdepositedintheTCorpHour-GlassCashfacility.ForcashflowpurposesinvestmentswithallTCorp’sHour-Glassfacilitiesareincludedascash.

ii. Loans and Receivables TheMuseumdoesnothaveanyloans.Receivablesarenon-derivativefinancialassetswithfixedordeterminablepaymentsthatarenotquotedinanactivemarket.Thesefinancialassetsarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusingtheeffectiveinterestmethod,lessanallowanceforanyimpairmentofreceivables.Anallowanceforimpairmentofreceivablesisestablishedwhenthereisobjectiveevidencethattheentitywillnotbeabletocollectallamountsdue.Collectabilityoftradedebtorsisreviewedonanongoingbasis.Baddebtsarewrittenoffasincurred.

Short-termreceivableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.Thecreditriskisthecarryingamount(netofanyallowanceforimpairment).Nointerestisearnedontradedebtors.Thecarryingamountapproximatesfairvalue.Salesaremadeon30dayterms.

iii. InvestmentsInvestmentsrepresentamountsheldinlongtermTCorpHour-GlassInvestmentfacilities.Assuchtheseamountshavebeenclassifiedas“fairvaluethroughprofitorloss”andmeasuredatfairvalue.Thisisdeterminedbyreferencetocurrentbidpricesatthecloseofbusinessonbalancedate.Movements(includinganydistributions)inthevalueofTCorpHour-GlassInvestmentfacilitiesaredisclosedaspartofRevenueintheIncomeStatement.

(s) InventoriesInventoriesheldforresalearestatedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue.Costiscalculatedusingtheweightedaveragecostor“firstinfirstout”method.

TheMuseumdoesnothaveanyinventoriesacquiredatnocostorfornominalconsideration.Netrealisablevalueistheestimatedsellingpriceintheordinarycourseofbusinesslesstheestimatedcostsofcompletionandtheestimatedcostsnecessarytomakethesale.

(t) Accounting for Joint Ventures TheMuseumhasajointventureagreementinrelationtotheRetailOperationsBusinessatthePowerhouseShop,SydneyObservatoryShopandanySpecialExhibitionsShopswithinthePowerhouseMuseum.TheJointVentureisajointlycontrolledentity,andassuchisaccountedforusingtheequitymethod.

Thejointventureisresponsibleforthemanagement,operationsandproductdevelopmentinrelationtotheRetailOperationsBusinessatthePowerhouseMuseumandSydneyObservatory.TheMuseumhascontributed50%oftheworkingcapitalforthejointventureandisentitledtoa50%shareofprofitsfromthejointventure.

(u) Conditions on contributionsTheMuseumreceivesfundstheexpenditureofwhichisrestrictedbytheconditionsunderwhichthedonationorbequestismade.Thesefundsarerecognisedasrevenueintheperiodinwhichtheyarereceived.Insomecaseswherethereisanoverridingconditionthatrequiresrepaymentofthegrantiftheconditionisnotmet,anamountequaltothegrantisrecognisedasaliabilityuntilsuchtimeastheconditioneithermaterialisesorisremoved.

(v) Non-Monetary Assistance TheMuseumreceivesassistanceandcontributionsfromthirdpartiesbywayoftheprovisionofvolunteerlabour,donationsandbequeststothecollectionandtheprovisionofgoodsandservicesfreeofcharge.Thesecontributionsarevaluedasatthedateofacquisitionorprovisionofservices.ValuesinrelationtodonationstothecollectionanddonationsofgoodsandservicesarerecognisedintheIncomeStatementasrevenueunderGrantsandIndustryContributionsandasanexpenseundertheappropriateclassification.

(w) Taxation Status TheactivitiesoftheMuseumareexemptfromincometax.TheMuseumisregisteredforGSTpurposesandhasgiftdeductiblerecipientstatus.

(x) Trustee Benefits NoTrusteeoftheMuseumhasenteredintoamaterialcontractwiththeMuseumsincetheendofthepreviousfinancialperiodandtherearenomaterialcontractsinvolvingTrustee’sinterestsexistingattheendoftheperiod.

(y) Accounting Standards issued but not yet effective TheMuseumdidnotearlyadoptanynewaccountingstandardsandinterpretationsthatarenotyeteffective.Atthedateofauthorisationofthefinancialreport,thefollowingstandardsandinterpretationswereonissueandapplicabletotheMuseum,butnotyeteffective:

AASB7‘FinancialInstruments:Disclosure’thatisoperativefor31December2007andJune2008yearends.

AASB101‘PresentationofFinancialStatements’thatisoperativefor31December2007and30June2008yearends.

AASB2007-4‘AmendmentstoAustralianAccountingStandardsarisingfromED151andotherAmendments’applicabletoannualreportingperiodsbeginningonorafter1July2007.

TheMuseumhasassessedtheimpactofthesenewstandardsandinterpretationsandconsiderstheimpacttobeinsignificant.

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2007 $’000

2006 $’000

2 INCOME(a) Sale of goods and services

SaleofgoodsShops 1 6Publications 243 126

244 132RenderingofServicesAdmissions 3,092 2,321Membersorganisation 436 310Leasedoperations 248 253Venuehireandcatering 425 438Exhibitionfees - 75Feesforstaffservices 463 700Other - 2

4,664 4,0994,908 4,231

(b) Investment incomeTCorpHourglassinvestmentfacilities 593 303Interest 392 271

985 574

(c) Grants and contributionsFromDASR:RecurrentGrants—referNote2(d) 30,803 -CapitalGrants—referNote2(d) 9,837 -PersonnelservicesbenefitsandliabilitiesprovidedfreeofchargebyDASR

1,723 1,696

42,363 1,696

Fromotherinstitutionsandindividuals:Industrydonationsandcontributions 1,069 498Grants—Other 1,502 243PublicDonations 121 46FoundationDonations 146 225CollectionDonations—inkind 720 894OtherDonations—inkind 2,214 1,656

5,772 3,56248,135 5,258

(d) Consolidated fund appropriationsRecurrentappropriation - 31,252Capitalappropriation - 4,833

- 36,085

In2006,theMuseumreceivedrecurrentandcapitalappropriationsfromtheConsolidatedEntitydirectlyfromNSWTreasury.From2007,fundingfortheMuseum’soperationswasbymeansofgrantsfromDASR.TheseamountsareshownatNote2(c).

(e) Other incomeOtherincome 311 298Vendorbalanceadjustment 168 153

479 451

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2007 $’000

2006 $’000

3 EXPENSES(a) Personnel services expenses

Salariesandwages(includingRecreationLeave) 20,463 18,489Redundancypayments - 1,710Superannuation—definedbenefitplans* 898 861Superannuation—definedcontributionplans 1,272 1,141LongServiceLeave* 795 765WorkersCompensationInsurance 551 442PayrollTax* 1,436 1,303OtherPayrolltaxandfringebenefittax 143 138

25,558 24,849*InclusiveofamountsprovidedfreeofchargebyDASR.Acorrespondingamountisshowninincomeasgrantsandcontributions.

Inaddition,personnelservicescoststotalling$1,013,000(2006$1,388,000)hasbeenincurredoncapitalprojects,including$754,000(2006$972,000)forprocessingcostsinaccessioningadditionstothecollection(refernotes1(i)and11).Personnelservicesnon-cashcontributionsof$524,000(2006$436,000)intheformofvoluntarylabour,werealsoreceived.

(b) Other operating expensesAdvertisingandpublicity 2,710 2,253Auditor’sremuneration 85 51Cleaningandlaundry 754 707Computersoftware 702 312Consumables 1,083 651Exhibitionfitout 1,325 858Fees—contractservices 2,712 2,278Freight,cartageandhandling 160 109Insurance 641 589Legal,royaltyandcopyrightfees 36 61Maintenance 2,860 3,210Powerandwatersupplies 1,189 989Printingandpublications 459 389Travelandaccommodation 538 310Other 1,600 1,437

16.854 14,204

Reconciliation—totalmaintenanceMaintenanceexpenseasabove 2,860 3,210EmployeerelatedmaintenanceexpenseincludedinNote3(a) 606 565TotalmaintenanceexpensesincludedinNote3(a)&3(b) 3,466 3,775

(c) Depreciation and amortisation expenseBuildings 2,246 2,191Plantandequipment 950 903Exhibitionfitout 2,416 2,302

5,611 5,396

4 (GAIN) / LOSS ON SALE OF NON-CURRENT ASSETSProceedsfromsaleofplant&equipment (230) (347)Writtendownvalueofassetssold/disposed 1,472 1,191

1,242 844

Proceedsfromsaleoflandandbuildings - -Writtendownvalueofassetssold/disposed - 635

- 6351,242 1,479

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2006 $’000

5 CURRENT ASSETS—CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSCashatbankandonhand 116 254Shorttermdeposits 6,146 797

6,262 1,051ForthepurposesoftheCashFlowStatement,cashandcashequivalentsincludecashonhand,cashatbankandcurrentandnon-currentinvestmentsconsistingofcertificatesofdeposit,bankbillsandinvestmentswithTCorp.

CashandcashequivalentassetsrecognisedintheBalanceSheetarereconciledattheendofthefinancialyeartotheCashFlowStatementasfollows:CashandCashEquivalents(perBalanceSheet) 6,262 1,051TCorpHourglassLongTermGrowthFacility 4,979 4,244Closingcashandcashequivalents(perCashFlowStatements) 11,241 5,295

6 CURRENT ASSETS—TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLESSaleofgoodsandservices 373 740Less:Allowanceforimpairment (14) (37)Otherdebtors 808 427Prepayments 50 117

1,217 1,247

7 CURRENT ASSETS—INVENTORIESHeld for ResaleShopStockatcost - 30

- 30

8 NON-CURRENT ASSETS—FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSSTCorp-Hourglassinvestmentfacilities 4,979 4,244

4,979 4,244

9 NON-CURRENT ASSETS—INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHODMovementinthecarryingamountofinvestmentinjointventure.

Openingbalanceatstartofyear 87 79NewInvestment - 87Shareofprofits - 29Dividendsreceived/receivable - (29)Investmentsreceived/receivableredissolutionofjointventure - (79)Closingbalanceatendofyear 87 87

Totalshareofnetprofitsfromjointventureinvestment - 29

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11 NON-CURRENT ASSETS—PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Land and Buildings

$’000

Plant and Equipment

$’000

Collection Assets

$’000

Total

$’000

At 1 July 2005Grosscarryingamount 146,375 45,903 398,650 590,928Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment 28,086 25,505 - 53,591Atfairvalue 118,289 20,398 398,650 537,337At 30 June 2006Grosscarryingamount 146,771 44,932 400,757 592,461Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment 30,277 26,101 - 56,378Atfairvalue 116,494 18,831 400,757 536,082At 30 June 2007Grosscarryingamount 147,185 46,381 402,699 596,265Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment 32,522 28,505 - 61,027Atfairvalue 114,663 17,876 402,699 535,238

TheMuseumincurscontinuingexpenditureontheresearchanddevelopment,preservationandmaintenanceofthecollection.Duringtheyear$5,272,000(2006$4,051,000)wasdirectlyexpendedinthisarea.

Collectionitemsacquiredfreeofliabilityduringtheyearhavebeenvalued,wherevaluescanbereasonablydetermined,at$720,000(2006$894,000).Thisamounthasbeentreatedasadditionsundercollectionatvaluation.Processingcostsinrelationtotheaccessioninghavebeenincludedincollectionatcost.Processingcostsincludeemployeerelatedcostsof$754,000(2006$972,000).

ReconciliationAreconciliationofthecarryingamountofeachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatthebeginningandendofeachreportingperiodaresetoutbelow:Year ended 30 June 2007Fairvalueatstartofyear 116,494 18,831 400,757 536,082Additions 454 3,882 1,942 6,278Disposals (39) (1,472) - (1,511)DepreciationExpense (2,246) (3,365) - (5,611)Fairvalueatendofyear 114,663 17,876 402,699 535,238

Year ended 30 June 2006Fairvalueatstartofyear 118,289 20,398 398,650 537,337Additions 1,031 2,828 2,107 5,966Disposals (635) (1,190) - (1,825)DepreciationExpense (2,191) (3,205) - (5,396)Fairvalueatendofyear 116,494 18,831 400,757 536,082

2007 $’000

2006 $’000

10 RESTRICTED ASSETS

IncludedininvestmentsarefundsdonatedorbequeathedtotheMuseumforspecificpurposes.TheyaremadeupofamountsthatarepreserveduntilspecificdatesinthefuturewiththebalanceexpendableatanytimebytheTrusteesinaccordancewiththedonationorbequest.

Bequests—Capitalpreserveduntil2012 82 82

Unspentcontributions 270 214

352 296

Conditionsoncontributions - 97

352 393

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STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fortheyearended30June2007

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12 CURRENT / NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES—TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2007 $’000

2006 $’000

TradeCreditors 1,502 2,168Accruals 1,307 999Accruedpersonnelservicesexpenses 134 145ProvisionsforpersonnelservicesexpensesRecreationleave 2,075 1,953Payrolltaxonannualleave 124 117Longserviceleaveoncosts 181 157Payrolltaxonlongserviceleave 326 310

5,649 5,849Current 5,624 5,826Non-current 25 23

5,649 5,849

13 CHANGES IN EQUITY Accumulated Funds

Total $’000

Asset Revaluation

Reserve $’000

Total

Equity $’000

Balance as at 1 July 2005 395,699 140,492 536,191ChangesinEquity—Otherthantransactionswithownersasowners

Surplusfortheyear 700 - 700Total 700 - 700TransferswithinEquity

Assetrevaluationreservebalancetransferredtoaccumulatedfundsondisposalofasset

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(166)

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Balance as at 30 June 2006 396,566 140,326 536,892ChangesinEquity—Otherthantransactionswithownersasowners

Surplusfortheyear 5,242 - 5,242Total 5,242 - 5,242TransferswithinEquity

Assetrevaluationreservebalancetransferredtoaccumulatedfundsondisposalofasset

563

(563)

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Balance as at 30 June 2007 402,371 139,763 542,134AssetRevaluationReserveTheassetrevaluationreserveisusedtorecordincrementsanddecrementsontherevaluationofnon-currentassets.ThisaccordswiththeMuseum’spolicyonthe‘RevaluationofProperty,PlantandEquipment’asdiscussedinNote1(k).

14 RECONCILIATION OF THE SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2007 $’000

2006 $’000

Surplusfortheyear 5,242 700AdjustmentsforitemsnotinvolvingcashDepreciation 5,611 5,396Donationstothecollection (719) (894)Allowanceforimpairment 5 -WIPtransfer 39 -Increase/(decrease)increditorsandaccruals (358) 685Increase/(decrease)inemployeeentitlements 158 (179)Decrease/(increase)inreceivables (42) (519)Decrease/(increase)ininterestreceivable - 2Decrease/(increase)inprepayments 67 25Decrease/(increase)ininventories 30 (30)Decrease/(increase)ininvestmentsaccountedforusingtheequitymethod - (9)Net(gain)/lossonsaleofplantandequipment 1,242 1,479Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities 11,275 6,656

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STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fortheyearended30June2007

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15 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSTheMuseum’sprinciplefinancialinstrumentsareoutlinedbelow.ThesefinancialinstrumentsarisedirectlyfromtheMuseum’soperationsorarerequiredtofinancetheMuseum’soperations.TheMuseumdoesnotenterintoortradefinancialinstrumentsforspeculativepurposes.TheMuseumdoesnotusefinancialderivatives.

2007 $’000

2006 $’000

Financial AssetsCashatbankandonhand —atvariableinterestrate 116 254Tradeandotherreceivables —non-interestbearing 1,217 1,247

Hour-GlassinvestmentfacilitiesTheMuseuminvestsinNSWTreasuryCorporationHourglasslongtermgrowthandcashfacilities.TheHourglassfacilityisrepresentedbyanumberofunitsofamanagedinvestmentpool,witheachparticularpoolhavingdifferentinvestmenthorizonsandbeingcomprisedofamixofassetclassesappropriatetothatinvestmenthorizon.TCorpappointsandmonitorsfundmanagersandestablishesandmonitorstheapplicationofappropriateinvestmentguidelines.

CashFacility 6,146 797LongTermGrowthfacility 4,979 4,244

11,125 5,041

Theseinvestmentsaregenerallyabletoberedeemedwithuptofivebusinessdaysnotice(dependentuponthefacility).Thevalueoftheinvestmentsheldcandecreaseaswellasincreasedependinguponmarketconditions.Thevaluethatbestrepresentsthemaximumcreditriskexposureisthenetfairvalue.ThevalueoftheaboveinvestmentsrepresentstheMuseum’sshareofthevalueoftheunderlyingassetsofthefacilityandisstatedatfairvalue,basedonthemarketvalue.TheTCorpHourglassCashFacilitywasearningaweightedaverageinterestrateof6.4%(2006:5.7%)andtheweightedaverageinterestrateonTCorpHourglassLongTermGrowthFacilitywas13.8%(2006:16.8%).

Financial LiabilitiesTradeandotherpayables non-interestbearing 5,649 5,849

Fair ValueFinancialinstrumentsarecarriedat(amortised)cost,withtheexceptionofTCorpHourGlassfacilities,whicharecarriedatfairvalue.

However,thefairvalueoftheotherclassesoffinancialinstrumentsapproximatestheircarryingvalue.

16 NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIESAssistanceandcontributionsreceivedfreeofchargefromthirdpartiesarerecordedinthefinancialstatementsinrelationtodonationstothecollection.Totalassistanceandcontributionsreceivedfreeofchargearedetailedbelow:

Donationsofcollectionitemsbroughttoaccountbycreatinganassetandcreditingnon-cashdonations(refernotes2(c),11and14).

2007 $’000

2006 $’000

17 COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE(a) Capital Commitments

Aggregatecapitalexpenditurecontractedforvariousrefurbishmentprojectsatbalancedateandnotprovidedfor:Notlaterthanoneyear 508 143Total(includingGST) 508 143

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2007 $’000

2006 $’000

(b) Other expenditure commitmentsAggregateotherexpenditurecontractedformaintenance,printingandinsuranceatbalancedateandnotprovidedfor:Notlaterthanoneyear 1,609 1,488Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthan5years 6 79Total(includingGST) 1,615 1,567

(c) Operating lease commitmentsFuturenon-cancellableoperatingleaserentals:Notlaterthanoneyear 7 42Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthan5years - 2Total(includingGST) 7 44

Thetotalcommitmentsaboveincludeinputtaxcreditsof$194,000(2006:$44,000)thatareexpectedtoberecoveredfromtheAustralianTaxationOffice.

18 CONTINGENT LIABILITIESTheTrustisunawareoftheexistenceofanycontingentliabilitiesasatbalancedate(2006:Nil).

19 POST BALANCE DATE EVENTSNomatter,orcircumstance,hasarisensincetheendofthefinancialyeartothedateofthisreportthat,hasormaysignificantlyaffecttheactivitiesoftheMuseum,theresultsofthoseactivitiesoritsstateofaffairs,intheensuing,oranysubsequent,financialyear.

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STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fortheyearended30June2007

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APPENDICES1. User DiversityCulturaldiversity—EthnicAffairsPrioritiesStatement

TheMuseum’sEthnicAffairsPrioritiesStatement(EAPS)is:TheMuseumrecognisesandvaluestheculturaldiversityofthepeopleofAustraliaand,inallofitsoperations,itaimstotakeaccountofandreflectthisculturaldiversitysothatpeoplefromethniccommunitiesareinterestedinsupportingandusingtheMuseum.

FollowingareexamplesoftheMuseum’sactivitieswhichdeliveroutcomesinthethreeKeyResultAreas(KRAs)of1)Socialjustice,2)Communityharmony,and3)Economicandculturalopportunities.AlloftheMuseum’sculturaldiversityservicespromotecommunityharmonyaseachencouragesanunderstandingandappreciationofdifferentcultures.EachoftheMuseum’sethnicaffairsinitiatives,below,indicateswhichofthethreeKRAsareserved(inbrackets,aftertheinitiative).

Outcomes in 2006–07ExhibitionsincludingTheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriors;Otherhistories:GuanWei’sfableforacontemporaryworld;Ournewhome(MeieuusKodu):EstonianAustralianstories;and,CinemaIndia:theartofBollywood.(2)ActivitiesandprojectsoftheMigrationHeritageCentre(1,2,3)PublicandeducationprogramswhichpromotethevalueofculturaldiversityincludingarangeofprogramslinkedtoTheGreatWallofChina,OurnewhomeandCinemaIndiaexhibitions(1,2,3)AvailabilityofPowerhousepublicationsrelatingtoarangeofculturallydiversesubjectsfromexhibitionsandprogramsandtheMuseum’scollectionincludinganewbooktoaccompanyTheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionanda12pagebrochuretoaccompanytheOtherhistoriesexhibition(1,2,3)AcquisitionofobjectswhichreflectAustralia’sculturaldiversityandpromotethecreativityofallcultures(1,2,3)PromotionofMuseumactivitieswhichrepresentandpromoteAustralia’sculturaldiversity,includingontheMuseum’swebsite(2,3)Museumsurveyscontinuetoseekinformationaboutculturalbackgroundofvisitorstoincreaseparticipationfromavarietyofculturalbackgrounds(1,2,3)

Strategies for 2007–08ExhibitionsincludingImprovingLife:thedesignofSwedishInnovations(2)ContinuingactivitiesandprojectsoftheMigrationHeritageCentre(1,2,3)

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Publicandeducationprogramswhichpromotethevalueofculturaldiversity(1,2,3)ContinuedavailabilityofPowerhousepublicationsrelatingtoarangeofculturallydiversesubjectsfrompreviousexhibitionsandprogramsandtheMuseum’scollection(1,2,3)AcquisitionofobjectswhichreflectAustralia’sculturaldiversityandpromotethecreativityofallcultures(1,2,3)PromotionofMuseumactivitieswhichrepresentandpromoteAustralia’sculturaldiversity,includingontheMuseum’swebsite(2,3)Museumsurveyscontinuetoseekinformationaboutculturalbackgroundofvisitorstoincreaseparticipationfromavarietyofculturalbackgrounds(1,2,3)

Action plan for womenTheMuseumsupportsthewhole-of-GovernmentapproachinmeetingthebroadpolicyoutcomesoftheGovernment’sActionPlanforWomen.ItisrecognisedthatallareasofNSWGovernmenthavearoleinimprovingtheeconomicandsocialparticipationofwomenbyintegratingtheneedsandconcernsofwomenaspartofnormalbusiness.TherearenospecificcommitmentsintheplanwhichrefertothePowerhouseMuseum.TheobjectivesoftheActionPlanofparticularrelevancetotheMuseumaretopromoteaworkplacewhichisequitable,safeandresponsivetowomen’sneeds;topromotethepositionofwomeninsociety;topromoteaccesstoandsuccessfuloutcomesforwomenintheeducationandtrainingsystem;andtoimprovethehealthandqualityoflifeofwomen.

TheMuseumfulfilstheseobjectivesinthefollowingways:

implementingEEOpoliciesandpractices,OH&Spoliciesandproceduresandflexibleworkingarrangements;

offeringamentorshipschemetofemalestafftoassistthemtodeveloptheircareers;

askinggenderquestionsinallsurveystoensurethatwomen’sneedsarebeingmetbyMuseumexhibitions,programsandservices;

presentingexhibitionsandprogramswhichareofparticularinteresttowomenandwhichpromotewomen’scontributionstosocietysuchas‘…neverdone’:women’sworkinthehome;

publicationssuchasWomenwithwings:portraitsofAustralianwomenpilotsandInherview:thephotographsofHeddaMorrisoninChina&Sarawak1933–67andpublishingnewpublicationsauthoredoreditedbywomenincludingSmartworks:designandthehandmade,BuildingaMasterpiece:theSydneyOperaHouseandTheGreatWallofChina.

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Disability planItisapriorityfortheMuseumtoprovideexcellentaccess,servicesandopportunitiesforpeoplewithdisabilitiesinaccordancewiththeMuseum’sDisabilityPlan.TheseservicesarereferencedintheMuseum’sGuide,whichisavailablefreetoallvisitors,andontheMuseum’swebsite.AtthePowerhouseMuseum,servicesforpeoplewithdisabilitiesinclude—specialbookedtourstailoredtoeachparticulargroup;provisionofdesignatedparking;minimumchargesandnumberswaivedonpackagesforstudentswithdisabilities,freeentryforcarersaccompanyingvisitorswithdisabilitiesandtheatresequippedwithaninductionloopforvisitorswhousehearingaids.Wheelchairscanbeborrowedatnochargefromthecloakingdeskinthemainentrancefoyer.Toiletsdesignedfordisabledaccessareprovidedineachofthetoiletblocks.TheSoundHouse™offersabookablemusicservicetailoredforpeoplewithadisabilitythroughitsSpecialAccessKit.SydneyObservatoryprovideswheelchairaccesstoatelescopeinthegroundsandthe3-DSpaceTheatrecanbeorganisedtoaccommodatewheelchairs.AtthePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreallstores,includingtheDisplayStore,areaccessibletovisitorswithadisability,exceptupstairsinonebuilding.DisabledtoiletfacilitiesarelocatedintheDisplayStore.ThereisdedicateddisabledparkingneartheentrancetotheDisplayStore,whichisavailablebypriorarrangement.MuseumstaffandvolunteersalsogivetalksoffsitetothosewhoareunabletocometotheMuseum.

�. ExhibitionsThefollowinglistofexhibitionsopenedbetween1July06and30June07.Theseareinadditiontoexhibitionswhichwereopenbefore1July06.Elementsofpermanentexhibitions(fromsingleobjectstowholesectionreplacements)arealsochangedregularly,providingvisitorswithafreshangleonexhibitionthemes.

Temporary ExhibitionsAustralian Design Awards1Jul06–4Jun07EachyearanumberofdesignsareselectedfordisplayatthePowerhousefortheirexcellenceindesignandinnovativeuseoftechnologyandmaterials.Asleekbarbecue,eskyonwheels,ambientcordlesstablelamp,andfoldawaytrikeforkidsweresomeoftheproductsfromthe2006AustralianDesignAwards.

SupportedbyAustralianDesignAwards,adivisionofStandardsAustralia.

In your face: contemporary graphic design4Aug–5Nov06

ThisexhibitionofcontemporaryAustraliangraphicdesignfeatured16uniquecasestudiesthatunravelledthecreativeprocessofdesignerswhoaremakingtheirmarkhereandoverseas.TheywerejuxtaposedagainstworksfromthePowerhouseMuseum’s20thcenturyAustraliangraphicdesignarchive.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Young Designer of the Year4Aug–13Aug06Underthebannerof‘Commune’,thisyear’sentrantswereinvitedtocreateadesignthatpromotedorenhancedasenseofcommunity,interchangeofideasorfriendlyconversation.

PresentedinassociationwithTheSydneyMorningHerald.

Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards7Aug–15Oct06OndisplayatSydneyObservatorywasaselectionofwinningentriesfromthisastrophotographycompetition.JudgedbyDrDavidMalin,formerlyoftheAnglo-AustralianObservatory,itwasopentoamateurastronomersandphotographersfromaroundAustralia.

AtravellingexhibitiondevelopedbytheCentralWestAstronomicalSociety(ParkesNSW)andsupportedbyCanonAustraliaandCSIRO.

Home Beautiful Product of the Year Award 200618–27Aug06Fromhomeaccessoriesandoutdoorfurnituretolightingandbeddingdesign,HomeBeautifulmagazinesoughtouttheyear’s‘musthave’productsforthehome.

PresentedinassociationwithHomeBeautiful

Electrolux Design Lab4Aug–20Aug06Studentsfromaroundtheworldwereinvitedtodesignhouseholdappliancesforthehomeof2020andaselectionoftheaward-winningentrieswereondisplay.

SupportedbyElectroluxHomeProducts.

Other histories: Guan Wei’s fable for a contemporary world11Oct06–22Apr07AcclaimedChinese-AustralianartistGuanWeicreatedaninstallationofmuralpaintingsfortheMuseum’sAsianGallery.GuanWei’sfablewasinspiredbytheepicvoyagesofZhengHe,the15thcenturyChinesenavigator,andartefactsfromtheMuseum’scollection.Visitorshadtheopportunitytowatchtheartistatworkpriortotheexhibition‘sopening.

GuanWeiisrepresentedbytheShermanGalleries,Sydney.

Innovations in Defence Science26Sep06–4Mar07ThissmalldisplayfromtheDefenceScienceandTechnologyOrganisationfocusedontheorganisation’sresearch,scienceandtechnologyachievementsandtheirciviliananddefenceapplications.

The Great Wall of China: dynasties, dragons and warriors27Sep06–25Feb07TheepicstoryoftheGreatWallofChinacametolifethroughanextraordinarycollectionoftreasuresneverbeforeseenoutsideChina.Showcasingancientstone

artefactsandimperialrobes,ceremonialarmour,weapons,porcelainandpaintings,theexhibitiontookthevisitoronajourneythrough2500yearsofChinesehistory.Complementingtheobjectswasaseriesofbreathtaking12-metrewidepanoramaswhichcreatedanimmersiveexperienceforthevisitor.ThepanoramasfollowedthewallacrossChina’svastexpansefromitsdesertoriginsinthewesttotheEastChinaSeaandincludedsectionsofthewallrarelyvisitedbytourists.

AjointprojectoftheNationalMuseumofChina,Beijing,andthePowerhouseMuseum,Sydney,inassociationwiththePalaceMuseum,GansuProvincialMuseum,GansuProvincialResearchInstituteofArchaeology,theMunicipalMuseumofDunhuangandShanhaiguanGreatWallMuseum.PrincipalSponsor:BadalingCablecarCompany.NationalSponsors:AccorAsiaPacific,Qantas,Sharp,NationalGeographicChannel,ANU.SydneySponsors:SydneyMorningHerald,Seven,StarCityand2UE.

Our new home (Meie uus Kodu): Estonian Australian stories29Nov06–ongoingThisexhibitionintheAustralianCommunitiesGalleryfocusesontheEstoniancommunitythatsettledinandaroundtheThirlmeredistrictofNSW.Theexhibitionexploresstoriesofinvasion,dispossessionandflightfromEurope.ItalsorevealswhatsettlementhasmeanttogenerationsofEstonianAustralians.

AjointexhibitionofthePowerhouseMuseumandNSWMigrationHeritageCentreinpartnershipwiththeWollondillyHeritageCentre.ThisexhibitionistheresultofacollaborationprojectbetweentheWollondillyHeritageCentreandthePowerhouseMuseum’sMovableHeritageNSWprogram.

designTECH 20062Dec06–4Mar07Anannualexhibition,designTECHshowcasesinnovativedesignsbythe2006HigherSchoolCertificateDesignandTechnologystudentsinNSW.Projectsincludedfurniture,fashionandsilver,medicalaids,emergencyreliefsystemsandurbanplanningconcepts.

PresentedinassociationwiththeBoardofStudiesNSWandtheNSWDepartmentofEducationandTraining.

Engineering Excellence20Dec06–4Nov07Eachyear,theSydneyDivisionofEngineersAustraliaconductsanawardsprogramtoshowcaseoutstandingengineeringprojectsandthesixawardwinningprojectsaredisplayedwithintheSuccessandinnovationexhibition.

PresentedinassociationwithEngineersAustralia,SydneyDivision.

Student Fashion17Feb07–3Jun07Anannualdisplay,Studentfashionprovidesaglimpseofthenextgenerationof

Australianfashiondesigners,illustratingtheirsoundtechnicalskillsandindividualcreativity.TheexhibitionshowcasesoutfitsandtextilesfromthefinalyearrangesofthreeSydney-basedfashionschools.

Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration14Mar–14Aug07SydneyObservatory14Mar–ongoingPowerhouseMuseumTwodisplaysmarkedthe75thanniversaryoftheSydneyHarbourBridge.AdisplayinthePowerhousefoyerfocusedononeofthemicrophonesusedforofficialspeechesontheday.AtSydneyObservatoryasmalldisplayfocusedontherelationshipbetweenthebridgeandtheObservatoryandincludedhistoricphotographsandmemorabilia.

Smart Works: design and the handmade29Mar–4Nov07Thisexhibitionlooksattheinspirationalworkof40AustralianandNewZealanddesignersandmakers.Itexploreswhat‘thehandmade’meanstotheminrelationtocontemporarydesignandmanufacture.SmartWorksfeaturesfurniture,lighting,metalwork,glass,jewellery,ceramics,textilesandfashion.Theexhibitioncoincidedwithamajorsymposiumheld30Mar–1Apr07.

ThisprojecthasbeenassistedbytheAustralianGovernmentthroughtheAustraliaCouncil,itsartsfundingandadvisoryboard.SupportedbyCreativeNewZealand.Mediapartner:TheSydneyMorningHerald.

Colorectal Foundation Display3May–6May07ThissmalldisplayfromtheColorectalFoundationlauncheditsNationalBowelCancerCampaign.

Special FX: secrets behind the screen21May–14Oct07SpecialFXshowcasesthetechnologythatmakestheunreallookrealonscreeninfilmsandtelevision.Visitorscanstarintheirown‘mini-movie’andrecordtheirheroicfeatsontapeorDVDtotakehome.

DesignedandproducedbySciTechDiscoveryCentre,Perth,WesternAustralia.

Cinema India: the art of Bollywood6Jun–11Nov07Thisvividdisplayofadvertisingmaterialandfilmexcerptsgivesaninsightintothehistorical,politicalandculturalchangesthathaveshapedIndiathroughtheeyesoftheworld’sbiggestandmostwatchedmovieindustry.

ExhibitionorganisedbytheVictoriaandAlbertMuseum,London.

Permanent ExhibitionsFurther, faster, higher: a sound and light experienceOpened21Dec06Further,faster,higher,thenewsoundandlightshowintheMuseum’sTransportgallery,hasbeenthrillingvisitorswithitscombinationofauthenticsounds,engrossingstoriesanddazzlingdisplays.ThisisthefirsttimethePowerhousehasinstalled

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amultimediapresentationonsuchalargescale,andbringstolifesomeoftheMuseum’sfavouritevehiclesandaircraft.

The Boulton and Watt engineUpgradedJan07Ahighresolutionvideoofthesteamingengine,includingclose-upviews,captionsandfootageofpartsnotnormallyseenbyvisitorswaspartoftherefreshofthisexhibitioninJanuary2007.Theengine’s‘original’piston,whichhadbeenremovedfromtheengineduringthe1980s,isnowondisplay,togetherwithnewexhibitionlabelsandgraphics.

Zoe’s HouseOpened6Apr07ThisplayspaceprovidesanopportunityforkidstorolluptheirsleevesandstartbuildingZoe’sHouse,anewinstallationencouragingcooperativeandcreativeplayfor3–6years.Gettingthejobdonebeforequittingtimehasneverbeensomuchfun!

Zoe’sHousewasdesignedbyLaCitédesSciencesetdel’Industrie,ParisLaVillette®

Dick Smith Australian ExplorerUpgraded5Apr07AneditedversionofDickSmith’sdocumentaryrecordinghisaround-the-worldflightin1983wasaddedtothisdisplayinApr2007.GiftofDickSmithAO,1998.FilmfootagecourtesyofDickSmithAO.

Recent Acquisitions ShowcaseThisdisplayshowcasesobjectswhichthePowerhouseMuseumhasrecentlyacquiredforitscollection.

Stocking styles27Jul–26Sep06Aselectionofstockingsfromthe1830stothe1970s,includingstockingsmadeforQueenVictoria,forseabathersandforfansoftheBeatles.GiftofMrsNaonaBeecher-MooreinhonourofKCandTomyBerkeley,2006.

Roy de Maistre furniture27Sep–25Oct06Achairandbedsidetablefromachild’sbedroomsuitedecoratedbySydneymodernistartistRoydeMaistreandmadebyGraceBrosinabout1927.GiftofMrsPatriciaHeath,undertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006.

‘Creation’ rug25Oct–6Dec06DesignedbytheAustralianhumanitarianJoiceNankivellLoch,the‘Creation’rugwaswovenbyTurkishrefugeewomenintheGreekvillageofOuranopolis(Pyrgos)inabout1940.JoiceNankivellandherhusbandSydneyLochhadestablishedrugweavinginthevillageasameanstosupporttherefugeesinbecomingself-sufficient.GiftoftheAustraliaCouncilfortheArts,2006.

Stained-glass panels6Dec06–21Feb07ThreestainedglasspanelsmadeintheGlasgowstudioofW&JJKeir.ThepanelswerecreatedfortheluxuriousinteriorsofoceanlinersthatsailedbetweenBritainandAustralia.

Bhutan traditional dress21Feb–23Apr07AselectionofBhutantraditionaldressfrom1990–2004.Itiswornbybothmenandwomenmostofthetimeandalwaysonceremonialoccasions.GiftofAlatheaVavasour,undertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006.

Casket and amulet21Feb–23Apr07AJapanesecasketandChineseamuletthatbelongedtoGeorgeErnestMorrison,correspondentforTheTimesinPekingfrom1897–1912.Thecasketwasmadeabout1905.TheamuletoncebelongedtotheexplorerSirHenryMortonStanley,whowasMorrison’shero.GiftofAlastairMorrison,2007.

Jane Rutter’s flute21Feb–23Apr07AninecaratgoldfluteplayedbyJaneRutter,oneofAustralia’sbestknownandexcitingflautists,inallofhermajorperformancesandrecordingsfrom1991until2005.GiftofJaneRutterundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006.

Victa ‘Eco Toque’26Apr–29May07TheVicta‘EcoTorque’lawnmower,developedbyVictaandtheUniversityofTechnology,Sydney,signifyinganewapproachbythecompanytoaddresstheenvironmentalimpactofitsengines.GiftofVictaLawncarePtyLtd,2007.

Dulmont Magnum laptop computer30May–24Jul07TheDulmontMagnumlaptopcomputer,launchedintheearly1980s,andoneofthefewAustralianPCsevermarketed.GiftofMrRichardDaleandDrJosephineDavid-Dale,2003.

Travelling ExhibitionsAstronomy PowerpackOrganisedbySydneyObservatory,theAstronomyPowerpackwasdevelopedinconjunctionwiththeNSWDepartmentofEducationandTrainingasatravellingexhibition,demonstrationandworkshop.

Hay7Aug,Griffith8Aug,WaggaWagga9Aug,Adelong10Aug06

Works wonders: stories about home remediesAnexhibitionaboutsomeoftheweird,wonderfulandcommonplacewaysinwhichpeoplehavedealtwithsicknessandinjuryathome.Basedonfamilymemoriesofritualsandremedies,theexhibitiontellsthestoriesbehindeverydayhouseholdproductsandcures.

ThistravellingexhibitionwasdevelopedbythePowerhouseincollaborationwithDungogHistoricalSociety,LeetonItalianHeritageGroup,BrewarrinaLocalAboriginalLandCouncil,BrewarrinaHistoricalSociety,HayMuseums,HayandBooligalPublicSchools,DubboMuseumServicesandLightningRidgeHistoricalSocietywithsupportfromtheNSWMigrationHeritageCentre.

OrangeCityLibrary11Jan–28Mar07;PortMacquarieLibrary4Apr–19Jun07;LadyDenmanHeritageCentre,Huskisson27Jun–28Aug07

The Great Wall of China: dynasties, dragons and warriorsTheepicstoryoftheGreatWallofChinacametolifethroughanextraordinarycollectionoftreasuresneverbeforeseenoutsideChina.Theexhibitiontookthevisitoronanamazingjourneythrough2,500yearsofChinesehistory.Complementingthiscollectionofobjectswasaseriesofbreathtaking12-metrewidepanoramascreatedanimmersiveexperienceforthevisitor.AfteritsseasonatthePowerhouseMuseum,theexhibitionmovedtoMelbourne.

AjointprojectoftheNationalMuseumofChina,Beijing,andthePowerhouseMuseum,Sydney,inassociationwiththePalaceMuseum,GansuProvincialMuseum,GansuProvincialResearchInstituteofArchaeology,theMunicipalMuseumofDunhuangandShanhaiguanGreatWallMuseum.PrincipalSponsor:BadalingCablecarCompany.NationalSponsors:AccorAsiaPacific,Qantas,Sharp,NationalGeographicChannel,ANU.SydneySponsors:SydneyMorningHerald,Seven,StarCityand2UE.

MuseumofVictoria,Melbourne,22Mar–22Jul07

Fruits: Tokyo street style— photographs by Shoichi AokiThesephotographs,takeninTokyobythephotographerShoichiAokibetween1997and2002,capturearadicalJapanesefashionsubculturethathasinspiredfashiondesignersworldwide.

BrokenHillGeocentre30Mar–3Jun07

Steam locomotive 3830Steamlocomotive3830toursNSWwithassistancefromtheMuseum’scuratorialandpreservationstaff.Unlessotherwisenoted,alltoursarerunby3801LimitedinconjunctionwiththeMuseum.

UltimoScienceFestivalDisplayAug06;SydneytoThirlmereandreturnSep06;SydneytoWerrisCreekandreturnOct06;andMaitlandSteamfestApr07.

Long term off-site exhibitionsKIDS (Kids Interactive Display System)NewChildren’sHospital,WestmeadAninteractiveunit,YouandMe,focusingonhealthandthebodyislocatedwithintheChildren’sHospital.AnotherdisplayforthechildprotectionunitdevelopedbytheMuseumspecificallyforWestmeadisalsoondisplay.

The Joy of Discovery 2RandwickChildren’sHospitalThisexhibitionwasdevelopedbythePowerhouseMuseuminconjunctionwiththeJosephVargaSchoolforSpecialNeeds,Randwick.Thisisanexhibitionofchildren’sartworkinspiredbyavisittotheMuseum.

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�. Selection of education and public programsDuetothelargenumberofprogramsandactivitiespresentedattheMuseum,ObservatoryandDiscoveryCentre,onlyarepresentativeselectionofthoseofferedin06–07islistedbelow.

Powerhouse MuseumMuseumactivitiesforthegeneralpublicarelistedintheMuseum’squarterlyWhat’sOnandMap+Guideandonline.EducationprogramsarelistedintheTeachersGuideonlineontheMuseumwebsiteandregulareducationfliersaresenttoourmailinglistorConnectorlistserv.

Dailyprogramsforgeneralvisitorsandbookededucationgroups:SteamenginesoperateandbarrelorganplaysinThesteamrevolutionThefotoplayer,amechanicalmusicalandsoundeffectsmakerfromtheearly20thcentury,accompaniesasilentfilmHighlighttoursoftheMuseumScreeningsofclassicAustraliansilentfilmsplusCitizensandthecityandTheWongFamilyStoreintheKingsCinemaSoundHouse™/VectorLabLaceStudyCentreDisklavierdemonstrationintheMusicmade&playedexhibitionCaseStudiesoutsidevariousexhibitionsTheBoulton&Wattsteam-engineinactionStrasburgclocktalksgivenasitcomestolifewithmovingpartsandfiguresThePocket—activityplayspacethatoffersthemedprogramsforchildrenundertheageofeightandnowZoe’sHousePowerBriefingsforbookedgroupsRegular events:SydneyDesignFestival—anannualinternationaldesigneventUltimoScienceFestival—nowanannualeventheldinconjunctionwithourneighboursatUTSandtheABCYoungBloodDesignerMarkets—anopportunityforyoungdesignerstoexposeandselltheirproductsinacuratedandengagingforumdfactory—creativeindustryprofessionalsdiscussaspectsofdesigninthisfreemonthlyeventFreeRadicals—regular,freeforumsfocusingonsustainabilityWeekendScienceShows—interactive,informativeandfunshowsforfamilieswithchildrenfromtoddlerstoteenagersTalksAfterNoon(eachWednesdayandSunday)—theopportunityforadultstoengagewithtopicsandthemes,meetlikemindedpeoplewithapassionforlifelonglearningbutalsoawaytoconnectwithexternalvisitorsandtheworkinglifeofourstaffDesignandTechnologyseminars—deliveredannuallyinconjunctionwiththedesignTechexhibitionDesignQuartertalks—keyAustralianandinternationaldesignprofessionalsdiscusstheirworkandprocesses

SchoolHolidayprogramsfeaturingalargescaleperformanceandhandsonactivities

Special events:TeeteringonthewalldevelopedbyFlyingFruitFlyCircusinassociationwithTheGreatWallofChinaSearchingfordragonsandWalkingwithdragonsdevelopedinconjunctionwithERTHandNDSProductionsCogs’MarvellousMachineandZoe’sLuckyCharmShow—Holidayshowsinitiated,produced,scriptedandperformedbyMuseumstaffinconjunctionwithprofessionaldirectorsand/oractorsKylieKwongweekendcookingdemonstrationandEveningDinnerinassociationwithTheGreatWallofChinaCinemaIndiaopeningweekendincludingMasalaSunday(cookingdemonstrationsbychefsthattrainedatthefamousTajgroupsofhotels)andcommencementofBollywoodFilmProgram

Sydney ObservatoryDuringthedayvisitorsexperiencethemagnificentviewoftheharbour,thegardensandsiteinterpretation,aswellasthehistoricbuildings,exhibitions,3-DSpaceTheatreandtelescopeviewingsthroughaCoronado,H-alphafiltersolartelescope.ThehistoricTimeballisdroppeddailyat1pm.

Nightvisitsincludethe3-DSpaceTheatre,telescopeviewingfromthe40cmcomputerisedmirrortelescopeintheNorthDomeandthroughthe1874telescopeintheSouthDomeandanexhibitiontour.ASTARLABFibre-arcprojectormini-planetariumsessionisofferedinwetweather.

SydneyObservatorypresentsarangeofschoolpackagessuitableforyearsK-12,ESLandtertiarystudents,bothdayandnight.PartnershipswithImax,CaptainCookcruisesandBridgePylon.

Tourism,scouts,Probus,specialinterestgroupsandbirthdaypartygroupsareofferedtailoredpackages,bothdayandnight.ThroughouttheyearthereareWEAcoursesoffered—ExploringtheHeavens,UnderstandingRelativity,AstronomicalConceptsandStargazingskills:choosingandusingatelescope.

Selectionofschoolholidayandspecialevents:TheannualFestivaloftheStarsHeritageweeklectureChineseMoonFestivalChinesemythsandlegendsprogramRocketworkshops,withaChineseRocketrythemeLostinSpacefamilypartydaysBytheLightoftheSouthernStarsAnnuallectureViewingsofCometMcNaughtValentinesNightofArtsandStarsFocusonPhysics,EinsteinRelativityworkshopSydneyWritersFestivalevents

Powerhouse Discovery CentreIntheDisplayStorevisitorscanwanderamongtheincrediblerangeofobjectswehavestoredherefromtheareasofdecorativearts,design,science,technology,IndigenouscultureandAustralianhistory.Itemsrangefromtintoystodoubledeckbuses,horsedrawncoachesandaHarry’sCafedeWheelswagonfromthe1940stoRoyalDoultonceramicsandthe2000SydneyOlympicGamesopeningceremonytorch.

Thisisaworkingstorageandpreservationfacility,ratherthananexhibitioncentre.ButthroughouttheDisplayStoreyou’llfindinformationaboutthePowerhousecollectionandtheMuseum’shistoryandwork.TheResourceRoomprovidesavarietyofresourcestohelpyoudiscovermoreabouttheobjectsandabouttheresearchandpreservationworkoftheMuseum.YoucanvisittheDisplayStoreonpublicopendays,duringschoolholidayprogramsoronbookedgroupvisits.Toseeotherstoresonsite,arangeoffullysupervisedtoursareavailable.

Opendays,secondSaturdayofeachmonth,include:ObjectsonviewintheDisplayStoreHands-onactivitiesandworkshopsHighlightsToursObjectTalksBehind-the-scenesthemedtoursDisplaysbyspecialinterestgroupsSchoolholidayprogramsinclude:HandsonworkshopsandstorytellingFamilyfocussedHighlightsToursoftheDisplayStoreWheelsDiscoveryTrailactivityfor5–10yearolds

�. PublicationsThefollowingbooks,publishedin2006–07byPowerhousePublishing,areavailableforsalefromthePowerhouseShop,bymailorder,selectedbookstoresnationallyandmanytitlesinternationally.ForinformationabouttheMuseum’smanyothertitles,pleasetelephonePowerhousePublishingon(02)92170213orseethefulllistandorderonlineatwww.powerhousemuseum.com/publications

New TitlesStrasburg clock(secondedition)BuiltinSydneyabout1888,theStrasburgClockmodelhasbeenoneofthePowerhouseMuseum’smostintriguing,eccentricandpopularexhibitsforoveracentury.

Author:DesBarrettandNickLombJune07,12pages,pb,$6.95

Smart works: design and the handmadeLooksattheworkofoverfortydesignerswhoarefindingnewwaystoproducetheirworkandfindmarketsinthe21stcentury.

Author:GraceCochrane(ed)April07,192pages,pb,$39.95($35.95fromthePowerhouseMuseumShop)

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2007 Australian sky guideCompact,easytouseandreliable,thispopularannualguidecontainseverythingyouneedtoknowaboutthenightskywithmonthlystarmaps,diagramsanddetailsofalltheyear’sexcitingcelestialevents.

Author:NickLombOctober06,112pages,pb,rrp$16.95

The Great Wall of ChinaRichlyillustratedwithstrikinghistoricalandcontemporaryimagesoftheGreatWallandrareobjectsfrommuseumsinChina,thisbooktakesauniqueapproachtothisiconicmonument.EssaysbycontemporaryscholarsandwritersfromChina,AustraliaandtheUSexplorethepast,presentandfutureoftheGreatWallofChina.

Author:ClaireRobertsandGeremieRBarmé(eds)September06,304pages,pb,rrp$55.00($45.00fromthePowerhouseMuseumShop)

PublishedinconjunctionwithTheGreatWallofChina:dynasties,dragonsandwarriorsexhibitionandinassociationwithTheChinaHeritageProject,TheAustralianNationalUniversity.

Building a masterpiece: the Sydney Opera House Celebrating50yearssincethelaunchofthecompetition,thiscomprehensiveandbeautifullyillustratedbookoffersfreshperspectivesontheSydneyOperaHousethroughtenengagingessayswrittenbyeminentauthorsandexpertsinthefield.

Author:AnneWatson(ed);forewordbyJørnUtzonAugust06(reprintedMarch07),192pages,co-publishedwithLundHumphriesUK,rrp$55.00pb&$70.00hc

In production2008 Australian sky guideCompact,easytouseandreliable,thispopularannualguidecontainseverythingyouneedtoknowaboutthenightskywithmonthlystarmaps,diagramsanddetailsofalltheyear’sexcitingcelestialevents.

Author:NickLombOctober07,112pages,pb,rrp$16.95

Stepping out: three centuries of shoes (revised edition)ThisbookrevealsthePowerhouseMuseum’sextraordinaryshoecollection.Datingfromtheearly1700s,itincludessomeofthefinestexamplesof18thand19thcenturyEuropeanshoes;nowwithanewsectioncoveringhistoricalshoesfromAsia,Africa,theMiddleEast,indigenousCanadaandGreenland.

Author:LouiseMitchell(ed)May08,96pages,pb,rrpapprox$35.95

Modern times: the untold story of Modernism in AustraliaTobepublishedinconjunctionwiththeexhibitionofthesamename,ModerntimesrevealsthewidereachinginfluenceofModernismcoveringdiverseareasincludingart,architecture,andinteriors;advertising,photographyandfilm;fashion;autoculture;

thebody;swimmingpools,cafes,milkbarsandmuchmore.

Author:AnnStephen,AndrewMcNamaraandPhilipGoad(eds)August08,272pages,pb&/orhc,co-publishedwithMiegunyahPress/MUP,rrp$49.95–$69.95

Adventures in the museum with Zoe and CogsAfun-filledintroductiontothePowerhouseMuseumwithmascotsZoeandCogs.

Fullofactivities,forages4–10.

June08.Detailstobeconfirmed.

Magazines, booklets and guides

Powerline—the magazine of the Powerhouse MuseumA24-pagemagazine,PowerlineispublishedquarterlywithanextensiverangeofarticlescoveringtheMuseum’sprogramandactivities.Itisdistributedtomembersandcoreinterestgroups.

Editors:MelanieCariss,TracyGoulding,JudithMathesonIssuenumber1,Dec1987toissuenumber86,winter07.

What’s onA16-pagequarterlypublicationpromotingourprogramofexhibitions,publicprogramsandevents.DistributedfreeacrossmetropolitanSydney.

Editors:NicoleBearman,TracyGoulding,JudithMathesonFirstissueDec–Feb2005toJun–Aug2007.

Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory 2007 Education CalendarFullcolourcalendarguidetoprogramsandeventsforarangeofeducationalaudiences,supportingtheTeachersGuideonline.ProducedincollaborationwithEducationandProgramDevelopment.

Editor:TracyGouldingFirstissue1991to2007

Design quarterAneight-pagequarterlybookletfocusingontheMuseum’sdesign-relatedexhibitionsandevents.DistributedfreeacrossmetropolitanSydney.

Editor:NicoleBearmanFirstissueApr–Jun05toApr–Jun07

Sydney Design 06 program bookletA32-pagefullcolourannualprogramguideforSydneyDesignexhibitionsandevents.DistributedfreeacrossmetropolitanSydney.

Editor:NicoleBearmanFirstissue2004to2006

Other histories: Guan Wei’s fable for a contemporary worldA12-pagefullcolourroombrochuretoaccompanytheexhibitionbyacclaimedChineseAustralianartistGuanWei.SupportedbyShermanFoundation.Editor:MelanieCariss

Zoe and the search for the hidden dragonA12-pagefullcolourbookletforfamilieswithactivitiesforchildrentoaccompanytheGreatWallofChinaexhibition.ProducedincollaborationwithEducationandProgramDevelopment.

Zoe and Cogs on a family friendly trailA16-pagefullcolourbookletforfamilieswithactivitiesforchildrenthattakesthemonatourofthePowerhouseentrylevel.ProducedincollaborationwithEducationandProgramDevelopment.

Guide to the Powerhouse Museum TheMuseum’squarterlyGuidecontainsexhibitionandprograminformationforvisitors.

Editors:MelanieCariss,TracyGouldingFirstissue1988toJun–Aug07.

School Visit MaterialsThePowerhouseMuseumregularlyproduceseducationalmaterialsforschoolsincludingteachers’notes,exhibitionnotes,themetrailsanddiscoverychallenges.Teachers’exhibitionnotesareavailableinprintandonline.

�. Selection of acquisitionsDuringtheyear,theMuseumacquiredawiderangeofobjectsforthecollectionthroughdonation,sponsorship,bequest,purchaseandtransfer.AllacquisitionsweremadeinaccordancewiththeCollectiondevelopmentandresearchpolicy.Arepresentativeselectionofacquisitionsfollows.

Neckrings(2),sterlingsilver,madebyDaraniLewersandHelgeLarsen,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1960–1970GiftofMareaGazzardundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/95/1:2)

Collectionofclothing(25),includingsuits,t-shirts,swimsuits,corsets,glovesandshoes,cotton/wool/silk/metal,designedbyVivienneWestwood,England/Australia,1986–1999GiftofNatalieElliottundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/96/1:25)

Hollow-wareforms(3),fromthe‘Flourish’series,silver/oxidisedcopper,designedandmadebyJulieByfield,Adelaide,SA,Australia,2003–2004PurchasedwithfundsfromtheYasukoMyerBequest,2006(2006/97/1:3)

Etching,‘ThepawnbrokeroftheArgyleCut’,paper/wood/glass,LionelLindsay,Australia,1915GiftofHowardMcKern,2006(2006/100/1)

Window,glass/wood,designedbyJohnLambLyonforthestudyofhisBirchgrovehome,madebyLyon,Cottier&Co,Sydney,NSW,Australia,about1884GiftofRichardandKimCawseyundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/103/1)

Bedroomsuite(6pieces),child’s,wood,makerunknown,decoratedbyRoydeMaistre,Australia,about1927GiftofMrsPatriciaHeathundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/104/1:6)

Loungechair,‘MissMolly’,plywood/stainlesssteel/plastic,designedandmadebySchamburg+Alvisse,Sydney,NSW,Australia,2004GiftofMarcSchamburgandMichaelAlvisseofSchamburg+AlvisseDesign,Sydney,2006(2006/109/1)

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Signs(7),UltimoPowerHouse,iron/enamel/paper/timber/glass/brass,Ultimo,NSW,Australia,1929–1963Anonymousgift,2006(2006/113/1:7)

Racebooks(3),withbookmaker’soddssheetsandledger,paper,usedbyWSWaterhouse,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1979–1984GiftoftheWaterhousefamily,2006(2006/115/1:3)

Electrickettles(2),withpackaging,Sunbeam‘Express’and‘ExpressPlus’,mixedmaterials,designedbySunbeamCorporationLtd,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1984–1986,madefortheSunbeamCorporationLtd,NewZealand,1984–1990GiftofSunbeamCorporationLtd,2006(2006/116/1:2)

Violinandbow,baroquestyle,madebyIanWatchorn,timber/silk/gut,Melbourne,Victoria,Australia,2003PurchasedwithfundsfromtheEA&VICromeBequest,2006(2006/123/1:2)

Floorlamp,‘Swaylamp’,plastic/metal,designedandmadebyKorban/Flaubert,Sydney,NSW,Australia,2002Purchased2006(2006/127/1)

Archive,IndustrialDesignCouncilofAustralia/AustralianDesignCouncil/AustralianDesignAwards,Australia,1956–1996GiftoftheAustralianDesignAwards,partofStandardsAustralia,2006(2006/135/1)

Weddingveil,Honitonlace,wornbyEllaMonier-Williams,linen/muslin,England,1881GiftofJulianBickersteth,2006(2006/140/1)

Tiara,broochandcase,silver/gold/diamond/velvet/satin,madebyPardonneauandDaumesnil,Paris,France,about1880GiftofAnneSchofieldundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/143/1)

Coveredjars(3),earthenwarepaintedwithceramicglazes,Hermannsburg,NT,Australia,1991GiftofGraceCochrane,2006(2006/145/1:3)

Collectionoftextiles(11),kira,kushutharakiraandrachu,handwovensilk/cotton/lurex,Bhutan,1920–2005GiftofAlatheaVavasourundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006(2006/148/1:11)

Musicalinstruments(45),timber/metal,MastertouchPianoRollCompany,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1830–1985GiftofMrBarclayWrightundertheCulturalGiftsProgram,2006.AcquiredwiththeassistanceoftheNSWHeritageOffice(2006/151/1:45)

Lacemats(3),linen,madebyMatinaPavlakis,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1995–1997GiftofMrsMatinaPavlakis,2006(2006/152/1:3)

Collectionofspeakerbox,costume,t-shirts(2),badges(2),stampers(2),silkscreen,patch,banner,posterandarchive,wood/cloth/paper/metal/polyester,usedbytherockbandRadioBirdman,Australia/USA,1974–2006GiftofVivienJohnson,DenizTekandRadioBirdman,2006(2006/157/1:12)

Archive,‘RepresentationsofRegisteredAustralianDesigns’,IntellectualProperty(IP)Australia/AustralianIndustrialPropertyOrganisation(AIPO)/Patents,TradeMarksandDesignsOffice,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1919–2002GiftofIPAustralia,2006(2006/160/1)

Presentationtrowel,silver/gold/ivory,usedbyLizzieHarrisinlayingthefoundationstoneoftheGreatHall,SydneyTownHall,madebyWilliamKerr,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1883GiftofJohnAtkinson,2006(2006/161/1)

Casketandamulet,wood/metal/paint,giventoGeorgeMorrisonbythewidowofthejournalistandexplorerSirHenryMortonStanley,China/Japan/England,1905GiftofAlastairMorrison,2007(2007/2/1:2)

Wallpanel,‘Mirror1,2,3’,from‘DeVecchiToo’collection,sterlingsilver,designedbyMarrieMassaud,Paris,France,2002,madebyDeVecchi,Milan,Italy,2006GiftofthePaul&ElissaCahnFoundation,2007(2007/4/1)

Eveningcoat,moiresilk,wornbyLadyFlorencePackertotheopeningoftheSydneyOperaHouse,designedandmadebyCasano,DoubleBay,NSW,Australia,1973GiftofLadyFlorencePacker,2007(2007/6/1)

Radioreceivers(15)andrelateddocuments,wood/bakelite/glass/paper/electroniccomponents,collectedandmodifiedbyDavidHain,LaneCove,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1940–1990GiftofDavidWHain,2007,(2007/17/1:15)

Modelofawindturbine,plastic/aluminium/wood,madeforGreatSouthernEnergyandPacificPower,NSW,Australia,1998GiftofEraringEnergy,2007(2007/22/1)

Poster,‘TheSydneyOperaHouseisTen’,screenprint,designedbyMartinSharp,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1983GiftofthePerformingArtsCollectionofSouthAustralia,Adelaide,FestivalCentreTrust,2007(2007/26/1)

Advertisingsign,‘ChooseYourArnott’sFamousBiscuits’,enamelpaintonwood,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1930–1950GiftofPatCorrigan,2007(2007/32/1)

Bodice,digitally-printedleather,designedbyDonna-MayBolinger,madebyDonna-MayBolingerAtelier,Sydney,NSW,AustraliaGiftofDonna-MayBolinger,2007(2007/36/1)

Collectionof‘BringUtzonBack’posters(4),designedbyJohnKinstlerandKarenHerrle,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1967GiftofTedMackinmemoryofJohnKinstler,2007(2007/39/1:4)

ResMedS8seriesflowgenerator,automaticpositiveairwaypressure(APAP)system,andsectionflowgenerator,plastic/metal,designedandmadebyResMed,NorthRyde,NSW,Australia,2005–2006GiftofResMedLtd,2007(2007/40/1)

Doll’shouseandcontents,wood/metal/ceramics/glass,madebyFransandChristinaBosdyk,Picton,NSW,Australia,1997–2006Purchased2007(2007/51/1)

Computers(2),SiliconGraphicsIRIS2400TandIRIS3020,manuals,datacartridges,metal/glass/plastic/electroniccomponents,manufacturedbySiliconGraphics,California,USA,usedbyChrisGodfreyandZarehNalbandian,Australia,1983–1991GiftofAnimalLogic,2007(2007/52/1:2)

Racingbicycle,‘Blackbird’brand,trainingrollers,ridingshoesandephemera,metal/rubber/fabric/paper/leather,bicyclemadebyDonBlackman,Ashfield,NSW,Australia,about1934,usedbyRonCazey,Ashfield,NSW,Australia,1934–1940GiftofthefamilyofthelateRonCazey,2007(2007/53/1)

Breastpumps,forexpressingmilk,usedbyParentsCentresAustralia,1970–1993GiftofParentsCentresAustralia,2007(2007/57/1)

Radiationdetectorsandmonitors(15),metal/plastic/wood,usedbytheDepartmentofEnvironmentandConservation,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1960–2005GiftoftheDepartmentofEnvironmentandConservationNSW,2007(2007/60/1:15)

Archive,hotelarchitecture,designsbySidneyWarden,KingsCross,NSW,Australia,1922–1959GiftofMrsDorotheaBilston,2007(2007/61/1)

CollectionofMeccanopieces,instructionbookletsandpartly-builtcrane,paper/metal,madebyMeccanoLtd,Liverpool,England,usedbyBrianGordon,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1926–1960GiftofBrianGordon,2007(2007/63/1)

Neonsign,greyhound,particleboard/neontubes,WentworthParkRaceway,madebyClaudeNeon,Sydney,NSW,Australia,1993GiftofWentworthParkSportingComplexTrust,2007(2007/66/1)

Chestofdrawers,‘Youcan’tlaydownyourmemory’,wood/fabric,designedbyTejoRemy,1991,madebyDroogDesign,2006,Netherlands,1991–2006Purchased2007(2007/67/1)

6. Awards2006NSWAustralianBusinessArtsFoundationAwards;theMuseumandAMPwereawardedtheNABPartneringAward.Theawardrelatestoourexhibition,Sport:morethanheroesandlegends,whichwemountedandtouredbetween2003and2006.

2007MuseumsAustraliaMultimediaandPublicationDesignAwards:Winner,Calendarofeventsandinformationbrochure,DesignQuarterSeriesJanuary–December2006;Highlycommended,Website,DesignHub.

NSWMigrationHeritageCentrewebsiteOurMemories,BelongingsandPlacesonline,wona2007MuseumsAustraliaMultimediaandPublicationDesignAwardandwasHighlyCommendedintheEnergyAustraliaNationalTrustHeritageAwards.

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7. Staff publicationsThislistdoesnotincludecontributionstobookspublishedbyPowerhousePublishing.

Anderson,M.etal,‘AplanetariumforSydney’,InternationalPlanetariumSocietyConferenceProceedings;(withFilipovic,M.),‘Detectionof6-cmradio-continuumemissionfromaEB(ß-Lyraetype)variablestar—HIP68718’,MonthlyNotices,RoyalAstronomicalSociety

Chan,S.‘TaggingandSearching—Serendipityandmuseumcollectiondatabases’.InJ.TrantandD.Bearman(eds).‘MuseumsandtheWeb2007:Proceedings’,Toronto:Archives&MuseumInformatics,publishedMar2007athttp://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/papers/chan/chan.html;(withSpadaccini,J.)‘RadicalTrust:TheStateoftheMuseumBlogosphere’.InJTrantandDBearman(eds).MuseumsandtheWeb2007:Proceedings.Toronto:Archives&MuseumInformatics,publishedMar2007athttp://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/papers/spadaccini/spadaccini.html;(withRusso,A.andWatkins,J.),‘LookWho’sTalking’,TheMag,Issue2,2007,Museums&GalleriesNSW;(withRusso,A.,Watkins,J.andKelly,L.),‘Socialmediaandculturalinteractiveexperiencesinmuseums’,NordiskMuseologi,Nr1,2007

Chee,S.‘TheconservationofMaryAnnPiper’sballgown’,PreprintsfromtheAICCMTextileSymposiumpublishedbyAustralianInstituteforConservationofCulturalMaterials

Connell,M.‘ComputersasHistoricalArtefacts’,AustralianJournalofMulti-disciplinaryEngineering,Vol4No12006

Coombes,J.bookreview,‘ThingsGreatandSmall;CollectionsManagementPolicies’byJohnESimmons,MuseumsAustraliaMagazine,Nov2006

Czernis-Ryl,E.exhibitionreview,‘RanamokGlassPrize2006’,inCraftArtsInternational,No69,2007,pp108–113

Donnelly,P.(withHarland,C.andFriedman,E.),‘SynchrotronX-rayfluorescencestudyof‘Chocolate-on-WhiteWare’’,Proceedings5thInternationalConferenceonSynchrotronRadiationinMaterialsScience,AlMacrander(Ed),Chicago,IL,2006,pTU-113

Dougherty,K.‘TheAustralianRocketSocieties:RocketryPioneersorRocketMailSideshows?’,HistoryofRocketryandAstronautics:Proceedingsofthe32ndHistoryofAstronauticsSymposium,Melbourne1998,AAShistorySeriesVolume27,AmericanAstronauticalSociety/UniveltPublishers,2007;(co-author)‘DoctorWho:theVisualDictionary’,DorlingKindersley,London,2007;(co-author)‘StarWars:CompleteCross-Sections’,DorlingKindersley,London,2007;bookreview,‘UnrealEstate:TheMenwhoSoldtheMoon’,VirgiliuPop,SpacePolicy,No23,2007

Fewster,K.editor,‘Bean’sGallipoli’,AllenandUnwin,Mar2007

Gissing,M.‘Maintainingrelationships—Fijianconservatorsvisitcolleaguesin

Sydney’,ICOM-CCEthnographicConservationNewsletter#28,Jan2007

Hicks,M.‘Avoidingoffence’,TheMag(Museums&GalleriesNSW),Issue42006,pp12–13

Jones,G.‘DressingfromtheInside—documentingAustraliansubculturalandalternativestylethroughoralhistoryandphotography’,14thInternationalOralHistoryConferencecollectedpapers,Sydney

Lea,M.(withEden,D.),‘ThePowerhouseMuseum:AnEightKeyFlutebyRudallandRose’FluteFocus,Jan2007,pp28–29;‘ThePowerhouseMuseum:AGiorgiFlute’.FluteFocus,Issue7,Jul2006,pp24–25;‘ThePowerhouseMuseum:TheAmadioFlutes’.FluteFocus,October2006,pp18–19;‘LeslieBarklamb’sRudall&RoseFlute’,FluteFocus,Jan2007

Lomb,N.‘AnewstarintheSouthernCross?’,SkyandSpacemagazine,p42,Mar–Apr2007;‘ASAInformationSheetNo20:TransitofMercury’,ontheAustralianAstronomywebsitehttp://www.astronomy.org.au,14Sep2006;‘HowmanystarsshouldtherebeontheAustralianflag?’,Sky&SpacemagazineMarch/Aprilissue;‘ReportfromIAU26thGeneralAssembly,Prague’,NewSky&Space,Sep/Oct2006,p28;daily‘Cosmos’paragraphontheweatherpageofTheAustraliannewspaper;‘ASAInformationSheetNo20:TransitofMercury’,ontheAustralianAstronomywebsitewww.astronomy.org.au,14Sep2006

Petersen,J.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,‘SettledAndUnsettled—AccommodatingPost-SecondWorldWarMigrantsInNSW’,RoyalAustralianHistoricalSocietyHistoryMagazine,Jun2007

Pickett,C.‘DrinkingCustoms’exhibitionbooklet,SydneyCityCouncil,Sep2006;‘Snap!Pressphotosfromthe1956MelbourneOlympicGames’,exhibitionbooklet,MelbourneCityCouncil,2006;(withButler-Bowdon,C.)‘HomesintheSky:ApartmentlivinginAustralia’,TheMiegunyahPresswithHistoricHousesTrustofNSW,2007,and,Cornerofthesky’,www.artshub.com,17May2007,and,‘Homesinthesky’,ArchitectureAustralia,May/June2007;(withWilliams,A.)‘Fieldsofmemories:TheScheyvilleTrainingFarmandMigrantAccommodationCentre1911–1964’,NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,2007

Renew,R.‘Theinnovationgame’inGlover,N.‘DesignandTechnology:preliminaryandHSC’ThomsonSocialSciencePress,SouthMelbourne,2006

Rudder,D.‘TheMaudslaybeamengineinSydney’sPowerhouseMuseum’,InternationalStationarySteamEngineSocietyBulletin,Vol28,No3,pp44–47,Dec2006

Scott,C.‘BrandingMuseums’in‘MuseumMarketing:CompetinginaGlobalMarketplace’,RentschlerRandHedeAM(eds),ElsevierButterworth-Heinemann,Melbourne,pp169–185

Stephen,A.‘Dadadiplomacy&thedesiretobeAboriginal’,deliveredatPacificRimModernisms,6thAnnualModernistStudiesAssociation,Vancouverconference,

forpublicationbyUniversityofTorontoPress;‘EarlyInroads:MoMAandAustralia’inArt&Australia,Vol43,No4,Winter2006;‘TheUngrammaticalLandscapeofNarelleJubelin’,Art&Australia,Jun2007;ReviewoftheV&Aexhibition‘Modernism:DesigningaNewWorld’fortheAAANZjournal;(withMcNamara,A.andGoad,P.)‘Modernism&Australia:Art,DesignandArchitecture1917–1967’,MelbourneUniversityPress,2006

Thompson,S.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,‘WingHingLong&Co:Chinese—AustralianRuralGeneralStore1881–1998’,MigrationHeritageCentre,2007;‘ZivilLager(Internment):WorldWarOnePrisonersofWaratTrialBay’,MigrationHeritageCentre,2006

Turnbull,A.‘IwishIhadaTardis:timetravelandoralhistory’,14thInternationalOralhistoryconferenceproceedings

VandeVen,A-M.‘Fascinations:inyourface’,Inside:Australiandesignreview,Issue43,Oct2006,p154;bookandfilmreview,‘FlorenceBroadhurst:HerSecret&extraordinarylives’,ObjectMagazine,Issue51,Dec2006–Mar2007,p43;exhibitionreview,‘TheArtofChrisO’Doherty’,DesignHubwebsite,Feb2007

Watson,A.‘FrankLloydWright’,MoreSpace,no72006;‘Shipwrecks,shellsandsheep:theHanburyClementscollector’scabinets’,Australiana,Aug2006,Vol28,No3;bookreview,‘OveArup:masterbuilderofthetwentiethcentury’,byPeterJones,Yale,2006,inArchitectureAustralia,Jan/Feb,2007;exhibitionreview,‘Droogdesign:thehumantouch’,Object,51,2007

Webber,K.reviewof‘Riches,rivalsandradicals:onehundredyearsofmuseumsinAmerica’,byMarjorieSchwartzer,MuseumsAustraliajournal

Wyatt,G.‘CometMcNaughtphotos’,TenmonGuideMagazine,Japan,Mar2007;‘12planets’,DailyTelegraph

8. Staff lectures and presentations off siteThefollowingtookplaceinSydneyunlessotherwiseindicated.Forreasonsofspacewedonotincludethemanylecturesandpresentationsgivenonsiteaspartofourpublicprograms.

Anderson,M.‘VisualisationinAstronomyEducation’,InternationalconferenceonComputerGraphics,ImagingandVisualization,Sydney;‘SydneyObservatory-Our3DExperience’,InternationalPlanetariumSocietyConference,Melbourne;‘MilkyWay’,ABCGoldfields,WA

Baker,B.‘Preservingculturalheritage’,AustralianChristianHeritageNationalForum,ParliamentHouse,Canberra

Barrett,D.‘TheHeatingTechnologyoftheTurkishBathatMtWilson’,NewSouthWales,MtWilsonandMtIrvineHistoricalSociety

Brown,M.‘ExhibitionDevelopmentandtheuseoflocalcontent’,LadyDenmanMuseum,Huskisson

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Chan,S.Closingplenary,Museums&TheWeb2007,SanFrancisco;(withBearman,N)‘DesignHub—anonlinemagazineandportaltothecollectionsoftheworld’sdesignmuseums’,Museums&TheWeb2007,SanFrancisco;‘Newapproaches,newaudiences:blogs,podcasts,taggingandopenaccessatthePowerhouseMuseum’,ArtsNSW,Sydney;(withRusso,AandWatkins,J)‘Planningforsocialmedia’,Museums&TheWeb2007,SanFranciscoandCooperHewittNationalDesignMuseum,NewYork;(withSpadaccini,J)‘Radicaltrust:thestateofthemuseumblogosphere’,Museums&TheWeb2007,SanFrancisco;‘Tagging&searching:serendipityandmuseumcollectiondatabases’,Museums&TheWeb2007,SanFranciscoandResearchLibrariesGroup/OnlineComputerLibraryCenter(RLG/OCLC),SanJose(alsoDublin,Ohioviavideoconference);‘Activatingculturalaudiencesonline:socialmediastrategies’workshop,‘Appliedfolksonomiesandsearchengineoptimisation’workshop,and‘Appliedimagetagging’workshop,forVirtualMuseumofCanada,CulturescopeandCulture.ca,Ottawa,Canada;‘NewopportunitiesandaudiencesofferedbyWeb2.0’,Culture.MondoThirdAnnualRoundtable,5thInternationalCongressonCultureandDevelopment:DefendingCulturalDiversity,Havana,Cuba;‘OpenGovernment2.0:newonlineopportunitiesforcitizenaccesstoGovernmentservices’,NSWDeptofCommerce,Sydney;‘Socialtaggingandcollections’,UKMuseumsontheWebConference2007,UniversityofLeicester,UK

Chee,S.‘TheconservationofMaryAnnPiper’sballgownandthereproductionofalostbuttonforaVictorianmourninggown’,AICCMTextileSymposium,Adelaide,SA,TheGriffithPioneerParkMuseumandHandweaversandSpinnersGuild,Burwood,NSW

Clegg,G.‘Howawindmillworks’and‘Theimportanceofpreservingwindmillindustryrecords’WindmillWindfestconference,SouthQueenslandInstituteofTechnology,Toowoomba;‘Currentapproachestomachinerypreservation’,workshopforvolunteers,HayGaolMuseum,Hay,NSW

Connell,M.‘Codebreaking,theEnigmaandabitaboutthehistoryofcomputing’Harbordchapter,NationalSeniorsClub;‘InteractivesatthePowerhouseMuseum’,HumanComputerInteractionStudents;‘WilliamStanleyJevons’,StStephen’sChurchSeniorsFellowship,MacquarieStreet

Cox,P.‘LeeGordon’sBigShows:concertprogramsinthePowerhouseMuseum’scollection’,PerformingArtsSpecialInterestGroupseminar,HerMajesty’sTheatre,Adelaide;‘Onthebox’,BlindandVisuallyImpairedOlderPersons’Group,B’naiBrithParentsHome,Bondi;‘TelevisionComestoAustralia’,HazlehurstRegionalGallery

Czernis-Ryl,E.‘JosiahWedgwood—entrepreneurandmarketer’,WedgwoodSocietyofAustralia;speechatexhibitionopening,NationalContemporaryJewelleryAward2006,GriffithRegionalArtGallery

Debenham,I.‘LawrenceHargrave’,U3Amembers,UnitingChurchatStIves;‘ThelmaDahlebustsofSirCharlesKingsfordSmithandCTPUlm’,WilloughbyPrimarySchool

Donnelly,P.‘TheHwongPingSingCollection’,OrientalSocietyofAustraliaConference,UniversityofSydney

Dougherty,K.‘AShortHistoryofSpaceActivities’,AIAALunchtimeLectureSeriesforStudents,DepartmentofAerospaceEngineering,UniversityofSydney;‘AShortHistoryoftheSpaceAge’EasternSuburbsUniversityoftheThirdAgeandManlyUniversityoftheThirdAge;‘Australia’sSpaceHistory’,WahroongaEveningViewClub;‘DisneylandSpacetelevisiondocumentariesofthe1950s’,SydneySpaceAssociation;‘FrankCotton:his‘anti-G’suitanditscontributiontotheoriginsofthespacesuit’,theAviationHistoricalSocietyofAustralia;‘HistoryofSpaceExploration’,3rdNSWSpaceScienceSchool,UniversityofNewcastle;‘PreparingtheSpaceShuttleforFlight’,BondiProbusClub;‘OriginsoftheSpaceAge’,and‘TheCulturalRationaleforSpaceActivities’,and‘OutreachActivitiesforSpaceProjects’,InternationalSpaceUniversity,Summersessionprogram,2007,BeihangUniversity,Beijing;‘TheNewSolarSystem’,keynoteaddress,Schools’SpaceScienceSymposium,ArndellAnglicanCollege;‘TheWeaponsResearchEstablishment:anAdministrativeHistory’,57thInternationalAstronauticalCongress,Valencia,Spain;‘WaltDisney’sTomorrowland‘Space’televisionseries’,SydneySpaceAssociationandNewcastleSpaceFrontierSociety;‘WaltDisney’sTomorrowland‘Space’televisionseries,parts2&3’,SydneySpaceAssociation;Tourleader,‘BacktoWoomera’,60thanniversaryofWoomeraRocketRangetour(RenaissanceTours);‘SpadeadamRocketEstablishment:Woomera’sBritishCounterpart’,SydneySpaceFrontierSociety;two-partlectureseries,‘SpaceandSociety’,NorthernSydneyUniversityoftheThirdAge;‘AQuickHistoryofSpace’,AIAALunchtimeLectureSeriesforStudents,DepartmentofAerospaceEngineering,UniversityofSydney

Draper,C.andMarr,G.‘SydneyObservatory’,AATKingsOutreach,NorthbridgeGolfCourse

Fernandes,A.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,‘Belongings:post-WW2migrationmemories&journeys’,WorkingGrouponMulticulturalLibraryServices(NSW),AuburnLibrary

Fewster,K.keynoteaddress,‘Bean’sGallipoli’,SydneyLegacy;keynoteaddress,Directors’Forum,‘TimesofChange:NewDevelopments’,MuseumofSydney

Fitzpatrick,F.‘Howtolookafteryourtreasures’,ParramattaHeritageCentre

Gee,J.‘Avatarspaces&3Dworlds’,UniversityofTechnology

Grant,A.‘ExploringPowerhouseExhibitionsonthewebsite’,CareandShareseniors’group,NorthRydeCommunityChurch;‘TheEarlyHistoryofthePowerhouseMuseum’,

LaneCoveMen’sProbusClub;‘EarlyhistoryoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences’,UniversityoftheThirdAge,StIves

Hernandez,R.DigitalImagingworkshops,BrokenHillandStGeorgeRegionalMuseums

Hicks,M.‘Writtenontheroad:tracinghistorythroughmarksonthepavement’,MarrickvilleHeritageSociety

Hulbert,M.‘TheSunGodsandtheDayofDarkness’,MacarthurAstronomicalSociety;‘AstronomyandAstrophotography’,SydneyMechanics’SchoolofArts

Jones,G.‘DressingfromtheInside—documentingAustraliansubculturalandalternativestylethroughoralhistoryandphotography’,14thInternationalOralHistoryConference,Sydney

Jones,M.‘Re-thinkingwhatitistoread,create&communicateinthedigitalage’,2007MantleConference‘GrapplingwiththeGraphic’,Newcastle;‘CompositingandMotionGraphics’,InternationalFilmSchool,Sydney;‘ComputerGaming—Form,Function,Story’,ScreenSpeakMediaStudiesSeminar;‘BeyondPlay:GamingandCinematicLanguage—form,manipulation,ownership’,NSWAssociationofIndependentSchoolsStateconference;‘Fromscripttoscreen’,AssociationofIndependentSchoolsSeminar;‘Re-Thinkingcinematicpre-production’,AustralianFilm,TVandRadioSchool;‘Thefutureoffilmmakingeducation’,PanelDiscussion,MetroScreen

Juraszek,M.Historicalsocietylecture/workshoponstorageanddisplayoftextileobjects,RegionalConference,Uralla;2dayworkshop:‘Storageanddisplayofpaperobjects’,BrokenHill

Lanzarone,J-F.withRoberts,C.‘TheGreatwallofChina:Photographsandimpressions’,ChineseStudiesAssociationofAustralia10thBiennialConference,GriffithUniversity,Brisbane

Lomb,N.‘Teachingastronomyandthecrisisinschooleducation’,SpecialSessiononEducation,and‘Themostimportantinstrument:theSydneyObservatoryTransitCircle’,HistoricInstrumentsWorkingGroup,GeneralAssemblyoftheInternationalAstronomicalUnion,Prague,CzechRepublic;‘Fromfriendshiptofeud:JohnTebbuttandSydneyObservatory’,WesternAmateurAstronomyGroup,NepeanObservatoryandHawkesburyHistoricalSociety;‘SydneyObservatoryandthesky’,SydneyLegacy;‘AtouroftheUniverse’,StPatrick’sSchoolWallsend;‘Talesfromthedarkside:fightinglightpollutioninSydney’,InternationalDarkSkyAssociation,Asia-Pacificmeeting,Manly

Mahony,P.Digitalstorytellinglecture/presentationandworkshops,MoreeCentralSchool;‘Shootingthebreezeofchangeandthefutureofwork’,Stateconference,DETPrioritySchoolsFundingProgramand‘Communityofeducationpractice’oftheDETCentreforLearningInnovation;‘Digitalsoundfordigitalvideo’,lectureandworkshop’and‘DigitalStoryTelling’lectureandworkshopManillaCentralSchool

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Marr,G.andWashington,R.‘SydneyObservatory’,BerrimaMuseum

McEwen,S.keynoteaddress,CountryWomen’sAssociationAgriculture/Environmentday,KangarooValley;‘InnovationinAustralianindustry’,toformerAbbotsleighstaff,Kur-ing-aiSupportServicesCentre;‘Designingyourfuture’,Keynoteaddress,HenryParkesPrimarySchools’CitizenshipConvention,LegislativeCouncil,ParliamentHouse,Sydney

Miller,S.‘Everythingconnects’,EnglishTeachersAssociationConference;Introductionto‘Empoweringcommunities:AfocusonSouthAfrica’sDistrictSixMuseum’,MuseumsandGalleriesNSWseminar,‘Newmuseummodelstransformingcommunities’,MuseumofSydney

Morton,P.‘PowerhouseMuseumOrganisationandGovernance’,MacquarieUniversitystudents

Petersen,J.(withLoudon,A.)NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,‘HistoriansandtheWeb’,seminar,ProfessionalHistoriansAssociation(NSW);(withBarrett,J.)‘TheMuseum:DemocracyandDomesticity,Who’sInWhoseWeb’,MuseumsAustraliaNationalConference,Canberra;‘HalfaWorldAway:Post-WarMigrationtotheOrangeDistrict1948–1965’,bookandexhibitionlaunch,OrangeRegionalGallery;‘LiverpoolMigrationHistoryProject’,CommunityForum,LiverpoolRegionalMuseum;‘MuseumsandCommunities’,seminar,MasterinMuseumStudies,UniversityofSydney;‘TheOtherSideOfTheWorld:InternationalMigrationToTheTweed1940sto1960s’,booklaunchandcommunityday,StokersSidingCommunityHall,TweedRiverRegionalMuseum

Pickett,C.‘DrinkingCustoms’,HistoryWeektalk,SydneyCustomsHouse;‘Slumsofthefuture?Thehighsandlowsofapartmentliving’,SydneyWritersFestivalforum(withFrankMoorhouse,DavinaJacksonandBillRandolph);‘Thelivesoffibro’,Annualconference,DustDiseasesTribunalofNSW,Ettalong;‘Sydneyfibro’,HistoryHouse,MacquarieStreetforWEAandRAHS

Pinchin,R.‘PowerhouseMuseumRegionalServicesprogram’,GoulburnMuseumsNetwork,Goulburn;‘RegionalHubsproposalandothercurrentinitiatives’,MurrayRiverinaMuseumsProfessionalsNetwork,Albury;‘Regionalprograms’,MuseumsAustraliaNSWChapterCoordinatorsConference

Pointon,S.andChidlow,K.‘Preservationandregistrationissuesforsmallmuseums’,MolongMuseum

Renew,R.‘Beijinglandmarksandhistory’Beijing,‘TheGreatWalloftheMingdynasty’Beijing,‘Rebuild,restore,preserve:approachestoheritagestructures’Chengde,‘EarlyempiresandgreatwallsinChina’Xian,‘TheriseanddeclineandriseofShanghai’Shanghai,China:ancient&moderntourtoChinabyRenaissancetours

Roberts,C.‘TheGreatWallofChinaexhibition’,at‘NewCollaboration,NewBenefits:TransnationalMuseum

Collaboration’conference,FudanUniversity,Shanghai,People’sRepublicofChina

Rudder,D.‘AustralianInnovation’Colgate-Palmolivestaff

Sanders,J.‘PowerhouseMuseumatCasteHill’,BaulkhamHillsCivicReceptionforArt,Craft,Culture,Heritage,AgricultureandTourism

Shore,J.‘Science-artofEricHeller’preludeto‘IntersectingWorlds:ScienceandSociety’event,Musegallery,UltimoTAFE;‘Nuclearscience—fromthebigbangtoyourpowerpoint’,UniversityoftheThirdAge,StJoseph’sParishCentre,Edgecliff;‘Nuclearscienceandtechnology—fromthestarstoelectricity,medicineandwater’UniversityoftheThirdAge,Manly(Warriewood);‘NuclearscienceexhibitionforthePowerhouseMuseumandwhatisinvolvedinbeingasciencecurator’,ScienceCommunicationcourse,UNSW;‘UltimoScienceFestivaloutcomes’,AustralianScienceCommunicators,SurryHills

Snelling,C.‘ThePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre’,GlenhavenRotaryClub,Dural

Stephen,A.‘Politics,ModernismandAboriginality’,AustralianModernitiesconference,UniversityofQueenslandand,ArtAssociationofAustralia,Melbourne;‘BurdekinHouse,thefirstAustralianmoderndisplayhome’InteriorArchitecture,UNSW;‘ThevisualcultureofdissentanddisorderatthePoliceandJusticeMuseum’,HistoricHousesTrust;Sydneybooklaunch,‘Modernism&Australia:DocumentsonArt,DesignandArchitecture’,PowerInstitute,UniversityofSydney

Sumner,C.‘Dakini:skydanceranddivineenvoy’ArtsofAsialunchtime‘Goddesses’lectureseries,ArtGalleryofNSW;‘FemininepowerinTibetanBuddhism’,intheexhibition‘Goddess:divineenergy’,ArtGalleryofNSW

Sumption,K.‘Web2.0atthePowerhouseMuseum,Sydney’,DigitalCulturalContentForum,Montreal,Canada

Thompson,S.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,‘ObjectsthroughTime:Significance,Collectionsandtheweb,MuseumsAustraliaNationalConference

Turnbull,A.HistoryWeektourofthesuburbsofPyrmontandUltimo;‘Exhibitiondevelopment’,MuseumStudies,UniversityofSydney;‘IwishIhadaTardis:timetravelandoralhistory’,14thInternationalOralHistoryconference;(withMcKernan,M.)‘GreeningtheSilverCity:seedsofbushregeneration’,BarrierFieldNaturalistsClub,BrokenHill;‘Lifecycleanalysis,sustainablematerialsandEcoLogic’,UNSW

VandeVen,A-M.‘AustralianfashionandfashionphotographyinAsia:locationsassitesofculturalmeaning’,FashioninFictionconference,UniversityofTechnology

VanTiel,M.‘Usingecologicalfootprintsinyourschool’,SustainableLivingChallengeAwardsCeremony,UniversityofNSW;(withJames,K.)Zoe&Cogshost‘KidsNight

Out’forSydneyWritersFestival,SydneyDanceCompany,ParramattaHeritageCentre,WollongongLibrary,andWallsendLibrary,Newcastle

Vytrhlik,J.‘SchoolsandMuseums.Anoverviewofplanningbehindasuccessfuleducationprogram’,MuseumsAustralia(NSW)Inc,SouthernHighlands&IllawarraChapter,LadyDenmanHeritageComplex,Huskisson

Watson,A.‘SydneyOperaHouse:buildingamasterpiece’,AustralianArchitectureAssociation;‘TheSydneyOperaHouse’,Arupindustryfunction,SydneyOperaHouse;‘Integratedarchitecture:thefurnitureandinteriorsofMarionMahonyandWalterBurleyGriffin’ADFASCanberra,ADFASShoalhaven,ADFASSydneyandFurnitureHistorySocietySymposium,NationalMuseum,Canberra;‘HistoryofthePowerhouseMuseum’,RoyalAutomobileClubofAustralia;openingaddress,‘TactileImagination:designresearchprocesses’exhibition,IvanDoughertyGallery,CollegeofFineArts,UNSW;openingaddress,‘NewDesign2007’awardsandexhibition,ObjectCentreforCraftandDesign

Webber,K.‘ObjectsandresearchatthePowerhouseMuseum’ArtefactsXIconference,NobelMuseum,Stockholm;‘Significancestatementsandcollectiondevelopmentpoliciesforsmallmuseums’,talktomuseumsinWollongongarea;‘Mindovermatter:doesmattermind?’,TheCivicHistorian:AconferenceforGraemeDavison,Melbourne;‘Researchingandwritingsignificancestatements’,talkandworkshop,RylstoneHistoricalSocietyMuseum;‘Oralhistoryanditsapplicationinmuseums’,PortMacquarieCityLibrary

Wyatt,G.‘SydneyObservatory’,SCEGGSDarlinghurst,FortStSchool,FiveDockandFrench’sForestProbusClubs,FiveDockRSLViewClub,CharityOutreach,McDonald’sOrange,(withStevenson,T.)LoretoKirribilli;Astronomyoutreach,MVVanGoghCruise,SydneytoFremantle;‘AstronomyforruralAustralians’,Adelong;(withWashington,R.)NationalScienceWeekprogram,Hay,Griffith,WaggaWagga,Adelong;‘SydneyObservatoryanditsplaceintheUniverse’,BelroseProbusClub;‘AstronomyandSydneyObservatoryplaceintimeandtheUniverse’,StJohn’sAstronomygroup,Mudgee

Yoxall,H.Talk/touronmanagementofarchives,LaneCoveHistoricalSocietyandManagingHistoricalDocumentscoursestudents,UNSW

�. Volunteer presentations off siteHawes,J.&Patton,C.‘ChildhoodandSocialHistory’,MercyCommunityCare;BlakehurstAgedCareCentre;WybenaNursingHome;‘GeneraltalkswithsamplesfromthePowerhousecollection’,GardensRetirementVillage,DeeWhy;BlakehurstAgedCareCentre;McQuoinPark;MercyCommunityCare

Stevenson,M.&Waller,M.‘ChildhoodandSocialHistory’,SylvaniaViewClub;WybenaNursingHome;‘Costumeinthe

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Powerhousecollection’,MercyCommunityCare,Waitara;‘Inspireddesignacrosstime’,MontefioreHome,Woollahra;HeathcoteViewClub;‘GeneraltalkswithsamplesfromthePowerhousecollection’,PymbleUnitingChurch;BethlehemHouse

Stevenson,M.‘ChildhoodandSocialHistory’,ParramattaHeritageCentre;‘GeneraltalkswithsamplesfromthePowerhousecollection’,LeighPlace;KissingPointProbusClub;‘Inspireddesignacrosstime’,LadiesProbusClubofGrandview;NationalTrustCottageCommitteeTrust

10. Staff professional commitmentsBaker,B.Committeemember,NetworkofAustralianMuseumExhibitors(NAME)Group;Committeemember,AustralianChristianHeritageCentre

Barrett,D.Committeemember,MtWilsonandMtIrvineHistoricalSociety

Bennett,F.Committeemember,Sydney’sUniqueVenuesAssociation

Brennan,A.CouncilmemberoftheAustralasianRegistrarsCommittee

Chan,S.Internationalprogrammecommittee,Museums&theWeb2007;Internationalsteeringcommittee,Culturemondo

Czernis-Ryl,E.Expertexaminer,TheNationalCulturalHeritageCommittee,DepartmentoftheEnvironmentandWaterResources;Advisor,AustralianGoldandSilverStudy,MovableHeritage,DepartmentoftheEnvironmentandWaterResources

Donaldson,J.Committeemember,AustralianPublishersAssociationBookDesignAwards2007;member,EditorsinCulturalInstitutionsgroup

Donnelly,P.Committeemember,AustralianArchaeologicalInstituteatAthens;Committeemember,AustralianaSociety;Judge,prizearticleinNumismaticAssociationofAustraliaJournal05/06;HonoraryAssociate,DepartmentofArchaeology,UniversityofSydney

Dougherty,K.Correspondingmember,InternationalAcademyofAstronautics;Member,HistoryofAstronauticsStudyGroup,InternationalAcademyofAstronautics;Member,SpaceEducationandOutreachCommittee,InternationalAstronauticalFederation;Facultymember,SpaceandSocietyDepartment,InternationalSpaceUniversity,SummerSessionProgram;Boardmember,SpaceweekInternationalAssociation;Sydneyco-ordinator,Yuri’sNightSpaceEducationProgram;Member,NationalSpaceSocietyofAustralia;Member,SydneySpaceAssociation

Fernandes,A.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,Committeemember,AccessReferenceGroup,Museums&GalleriesNSW;Committeemember,MarrickvilleCouncilMulticulturalCommittee

Fewster,K.Chairman,CouncilofAustralasianMuseumDirectors;

Director,CollectionsCouncilofAustralia;ExecutiveCommittee,DarlingHarbourBusinessAssociation;Member,RailCorp,RailHeritageAdvisoryCommittee;Member,ThirlmereProjectSteeringCommittee;Member,TheSydneyCricketandMuseumTaskForce

Goggin,M.Member,NationalDevelopmentandMarketingForumforCulturalInstitutions

Griffin,B.ExecutiveBoardMember,InternationalCommitteeforMusicalInstrumentMuseumsandCollections

Hicks,M.Co-editor,exhibitionreviews,HealthandHistory(JournaloftheAustralianandNewZealandSocietyoftheHistoryofMedicine)

Jones,G.member,FashionGroupInternationalofSydney;Member,RosemountAustralianFashionWeek

Lea,M.Executiveboardmember,InternationalCommitteeforMusicalInstrumentMuseums&Collections;Expertexaminer,TheNationalCulturalHeritageCommittee,DeptoftheEnvironmentandWaterResources

Lomb,N.Seniorvice-president,SydneyCitySkywatchersInc;Vice-president,SydneyOutdoorLightingImprovementSocietyInc;Member,InternationalYearofAstronomyAustralianAdvisoryGroup;Member,EducationandPublicOutreachCommitteeoftheAstronomicalSocietyofAustralia

Miller,S.Secretary,GadigalInformationService(toNov06);Member,CommunityCulturalDevelopmentCommitteeandIndigenousArtsReferenceGroup,ArtsNSW;Member,AustralianCollegeofEducators;Member,SocietyandCultureTeachersAssociation;EnglishTeachersAssociation;PrimaryEnglishTeachersAssociation;TechnologyEducatorsAssociation

Petersen,J.NSWMigrationHeritageCentre,Member,NationalArchivesofAustralia,NSWConsultativeForum;Member,StateRecordsAuthorityofNSW,CommunityAdvisoryCommittee

Pinchin,R.VicePresident,MuseumsAustralia(NSW);Member,MuseumsCommittee,ArtsNSW;Member,ThirlmereUpgradeAdvisoryGroup(OfficeofRailHeritage)

Renew,R.Exhibitionadvisor,FutureWorldEcoTechnologyCentre,Wollongong

Roberts,C.Member,Australia-ChinaCouncil

Sanders,J.Member,NationalCulturalHeritageCommittee,DeptoftheEnvironmentandWaterResources,Canberra;Member,ExternalAdvisoryandNewDevelopmentCommittee,IvanDoughertyGallery,CollegeofFineArts,UNSW;Judge,SydneyMorningHeraldYoungDesigneroftheYearAward2006;Judge,BombaySapphireDesignDiscoveryAward2006;Judge,HomeBeautifulProductoftheYearAwards2006;participant,2006HarvardClubofAustralia‘LeadershipintimesofChange’program;invitedparticipant,‘MuseumsMatter:aTributetoStephenWeil’

symposium,UniversityofVictoria,Victoria,BC,Canada

Scott,C.Chair,ResearchWorkingParty,CouncilofAustralasianMuseumDirectors;Reviewer,UniversityofSydneyMuseumsstrategicplan;recipientofCommitteeonAudienceResearchandEvaluationFellowshipto2007meetingoftheAmericanAssociationofMuseums,Chicago,Illinois,USA

Shore,J.SecretaryandTreasurer,CoordinatingCommittee,2006UltimoScienceFestival;Member,SteeringCommittee,ScienceEXPOsed2006,NSWOfficeforScienceandMedicalResearch

Stephen,A.Committeemember,DictionaryofSydney;Expertexaminer,AustralianResearchCouncil

Sumner,C.Committeemember,OrientalRugSocietyofNSW;BoardofManagementmember,TheAsianArtsSocietyofAustralia

Sumption,K.AustralianResearchCouncil(ARC),CollegeofExpertsnominatedExpertofInternationalstanding—culturalinformatics;AustralianCommonwealthGovernment’sappointeeontheE-ResearchCoordinatingCommittee,Innovation&ResearchSystemsGroup,DepartmentofEducation,ScienceandTraining;MemberoftheInternationalAdvisoryexecutiveofthePADIgroup(PreservingAccesstoDigitalInformation);ExecutiveProgramCommitteeMember,InternationalCulturalHeritageInformaticsMeeting,Toronto2007;Australianrepresentative,InternationalCulturalPortalCommittee,Culturemondo,managedbyHeritageCanada

VanTiel,M.Convenor,DarlingHarbourEducatorsNetwork;Councillor,ScienceTeachersAssociationofNSW

Watson,A.Judge,BombaySapphireDesignDiscoveryAward,2006;Judge,‘NewDesign’Award,ObjectGallery,2007;Judge,HomeBeautifulProductoftheYearAward,2007;Member,Objectmagazineadvisoryboard,2006–07;Advisor,‘IslandPerspective’ARCproject,UniversityofTasmania,2006–07;CommitteeMember,FurnitureHistorySocietyofAustralasia,2006–07

11. Staff overseas travelNicole Bearman, Marketing & Communications OfficerUSA,19–24Apr07—AttendMuseums&theWeb2007conference,SanFrancisco;BusinessmeetingsandeditorialdevelopmentforDesignHub,SanFranciscoMuseumofModernArt,TheExploratorium,ResearchLibraryGroup,TechMuseum,andWalkerArtCenter,MinneapolisSeb Chan, Manager, Web ServicesNewZealand,28Nov–2Dec06—PresentapaperonPowerhouseMuseumwebinnovationsandparticipateasexpertpanellistat5thAnnualNationalDigitalForum.USA,10–29Apr07—DeliverfourpresentationsatMuseums&TheWeb2007conference,SanFrancisco;DeliveraworkshopatCooperHewittNationalDesignMuseum,NewYork;Implementtechnicalinfrastructuretointegratecontentfrom

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SanFranciscoMuseumofModernArtandMetropolitanMuseumofArt;UndertakeapprovedprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesaspartofLifeFellowsStaffDevelopmentAwardDr Paul Donnelly, Curator, Decorative Arts and DesignTurkeyandFrance,18–30Nov06—DiscusslogisticsandadvancedevelopmentofanumberofoverseasexhibitionsproposedfordisplayatthePowerhouseMuseumfromearly2008tolate2009.GladiatorsofEphesus,TheHarem,L’Aged’Or,BejewelledbyTiffanyandGladiatorantiquities.Mary Gissing, Conservator, Team leader regional and community programsPeoplesRepublicofChina,1–14Sep06—Fulfilcontractualagreementstosuperviseandundertakeconditionassessmentandreporting,designdisplaysupports,packandcourierexhibitionloanobjectsforTheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionMark Goggin, Associate Director, Operations and ServicesNewZealand,7–23Jul06—FivedayresidentialwithAustralian&NewZealandSchoolofGovernment(ANZSOG)ExecutiveMastersofPublicAdministration;VisitTePapaNationalMuseum,WellingtonandAucklandWarMemorialandMuseumNewZealand,9–19Feb07—AttendANZSOGExecutivemasterscourse;VisitTePapaNationalMuseum,WellingtonandAucklandWarMemorialandMuseumDr Nick Lomb, Curator, AstronomyCzechRepublic,14–26Aug06—PresenttwopapersattheGeneralAssemblyoftheInternationalAstronomicalUnioninPrague

Diana Lorentz, Manager, DesignFranceandSpain,17–24Sep06—Handoverofexhibitiondesigndocumentationfortheconstructionofamajornewchildren’sexhibition.

Peter Mahony, Manager, SoundHouse™USA,3–10Jul06—Attendmeetings/workshops,Digitalstorytellingforyouth,Storycentre,Berkeley,andCreativeCommons,SanFranciscoSkye Mitchell, ConservatorPeoplesRepublicofChina,1–16Sep06—Fulfilcontractualagreementstoundertakecollaborativeconditionassessmentandreporting,designdisplaysupports,packandcouriertheexhibitionloanobjectstoSydneyforTheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionMalcolm Moir, Manager, Corporate DevelopmentNewZealand,29Nov–2Dec06—TwodayresidentialwithAustralian&NewZealandSchoolofGovernment(ANZSOG)ExecutiveMastersofPublicAdministrationSarah Pointon, Assistant RegistrarPeoplesRepublicofChina,1–16Sep06—Fulfilcontractualagreementstooverseepackingdocumentation,objectlocation,cratelistingandobjectlists,includingfreightandcustomsdocumentationandcourierloanitemstoSydneyforTheGreatWallofChinaexhibition

Claire Roberts, Senior Curator, Asian Decorative Arts and DesignPeople’sRepublicofChina,4–8Jul06—Meetwithjournalists&staffatNationalMuseumofChinaandPalaceMuseum;MeetwithjournalistsinBeijing;MeetwithcontributorstoTheGreatWallexhibitionbookPeople’sRepublicofChina,25–27Jun07—PresentapaperonTheGreatWallofChinaexhibitionatNewCollaboration,NewBenefits:TransnationalMuseumCollaborationconference,organisedbytheInternationalCouncilofMuseumsUKandChina,FudanUniversity,Shanghai

Jennifer Sanders, Deputy Director, Collections and OutreachCanada,11–17Sep06—AttendMuseum’sMatter:AtributetoStephenWeilconference

Joy Suliman, Project Manager, Collections Australia NetworkUSA,10–18Apr07—DeliverPlenarySessionPaperforMuseums&theWeb2007conference,SanFrancisco,andattendconferenceandworkshopsChristina Sumner, Principal Curator, Design and SocietyTurkey,FranceandEngland,16Apr–2May07—NegotiationsregardingtwolargescaleinternationalloanexhibitionsproposedforthePowerhousein2009and2010,HaremandTheGoldenAgeofArabSciences;MeetingswithprincipalsofHand&LockembroiderycompanyinLondonretheirinternationalconference,prizegivingeventanddisplayatthePowerhouseinNov07Kevin Sumption, Associate Director, Planning, Projects and ExhibitionsGermany,CroatiaandEngland,17–26Oct06—AttendmeetingoftheCulturemondogroup,Dubrovnik;ContractualnegotiationswiththeV&AregardingtheCinemaIndiaexhibition;GilbertCollectionretheBejewelledbyTiffanyexhibition;DiscussionswithHand&LockEmbroideryretheInternationalEmbroideryPrize;DiscussionswiththeBauhausArchive:MuseumofDesign.Denmark,CanadaandUSA,24Apr–5May07—PresentapaperatCanadianHeritageInformationNetwork;ParticipateintheDigitalCulturalContentForum,Montreal;FinalisecontractnegotiationswiththeBostonMuseumofSciencefortheexhibitionStarWars:wheresciencemeetsimagination;FinaliseexhibitiontravellingarrangementswiththeUtzonCentre,Aalborg,DenmarkHelen Whitty, Commissioning Producer Public ProgramsUKandFrance,5–17Nov06—AttendmeetingsatvariousculturalcentresforearlychildhoodlearningaspartofLifeFellowsStaffDevelopmentAward

1�. Board of TrusteesThemembersoftheTrust,theircurrentresponsibilities,thenumberofmeetingstheywereeligibletoattendintheperiod,thenumberattendedandthenumberforwhichtheyweregivenleavearelistedbelow.ThereweresevenmeetingsoftheTrustduringtheperiod.

Dr Nicholas G Pappas, MA(Syd), LLB(NSW), PhD(Syd)Terms:22.02.99-31.12.01;01.01.02-31.12.04;1.1.05-31.12.07(Presidentfrom01.01.03)Principal,NicholasGPappas&Company,Lawyers;Chairman,LaikiBank(Australia)Ltd;Chairman,SouthSydneyMembersRugbyLeagueFootballClubLtd;Director,SouthSydneyDistrictRugbyLeagueFootballClubLtd;Trustee,GreekOrthodoxArchdioceseofAustraliaConsolidatedTrust;Governor,TheSteveWaughFoundation—AustraliaMeetings:eligible7;attended7;leave0

Dr Anne Summers, AOTerms:01.01.00-31.12.02;01.01.03-31.12.05;01.01.06-31.12.08(DeputyPresidentfrom27.03.03)Authorandjournalist.Meetings:eligible7;attended7;leave0

Professor Shirley AlexanderTerm01.01.07-31.12.09DeputyVice-Chancellor(Teaching,LearningandEquity)UniversityofTechnology,Sydney.Meetings:eligible3;attended2;leave1

Mr Mark BourisTerms:01.01.03-31.12.05;01.01.06-31.12.08Chairman,AustralianFinancialInvestmentGroup;Chairman,WizardHomeLoans;BoardMember,EasternSuburbsLeaguesClubLimited&EasternSuburbsDistrictRugbyLeagueClub;AdjunctProfessorintheSchoolofBanking&FinanceandtheSchoolofBusinessLaw&Taxation,FacultyofCommerceattheUniversityofNSW.Meetings:eligible7;attended4;leave3Mr Andrew DentonTerms:01.01.04-31.12.06Executiveproducer,televisionwriterandpresenter.Meetings:eligible4;attended1;leave3Ms Trisha DixonTerms:01.01.03–31.12.03;01.01.04-31.12.06;01.01.07-31.12.09Photographer;author;consultant.Meetings:eligible7;attended6;leave1Ms Susan Gray, BEc(Hons)(Syd), LLB(Syd), GAICDTerms:21.06.02-31.12.02;01.01.03-31.12.05:01.01.06-31.12.06DivisionDirector,InvestmentBankingGroup,MacquarieBankLtd;MemberoftheAustralianInstituteofCompanyDirectors.Meetings:eligible4;attended2;leave2Mr Mark NicholaeffTerm01.01.07-31.12.08ManagingPartner,UHYHainesNorton,Sydney;Chairman,UHYHainesNorton,Australia;andDirectorUHYInternationalLimited.IndependentChair,AuditCommittee,MuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences2004–06Meetings:eligible3;attended3;leave0Ms Margaret SealeTerms:01.01.03-31.12.06;01.01.07-31.12.09ManagingDirector,RandomHouseAustralia;Director,RandomHouseNewZealand.Meetings:eligible7;attended4;leave3

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Mr Anthony SukariTerms:01.01.01-31.12.01;01.01.02-31.12.04;01.01.05-31.12.07ExecutiveChairman,GatewayGroupofcompanies.Chair,PanelofAdvisors,MigrationHeritageCentreofNSW;Chair,MigrantLinkAustraliaLimitedMeetings:eligible7;attended5;leave2Ms Judith Wheeldon, BS (Wis) MEd (Syd) FACE FAICDTerms:01.01.05-31.12.07FormerHeadmistressAbbotsleighandQueenwood;Member,FederalMinisterialAdvisoryCommitteeonAIDS,SexualHealthandHepatitis—HepatitisCSubcommittee;Member,TheCarrickInstituteforLearningandTeachinginHigherEducationBoard;Member,UTSChinaStudyGroupAdvisoryBoardMeetings:eligible7;attended6;leave1

1�. CommitteesTrustFinanceCommittee

Mr Mark Nicholaeff, Trustee (Chair from Feb 07)Meetings:eligible5;attended5;leave0Ms Susan Gray, Trustee (Chair to Dec 06)Meetings:eligible4;attended4;leave4Dr Nicholas G Pappas, PresidentMeetings:eligible9;attended9;leave0Mr Mark Bouris, TrusteeMeetings:eligible9;attended4;leave5Staff representation:DrKevinFewster,DirectorMrDominicCurtin,AssociateDirector,FinanceandSystemsMrPeterMorton,ExecutiveOfficer(Secretary)AuditCommittee

ThecommitteedevelopsandmonitorstheMuseum’sauditplanandimplementsauditoutcomes.

Mr Mark Nicholaeff, Trustee (Chair)Meetings:eligible1;attended1;leave0Dr Nicholas G Pappas, PresidentMeetings:eligible1;attended1;leave0Mr Mark Bouris, TrusteeMeetings:eligible1;attended1;leave0Staff representation:DrKevinFewster,Director(Secretary)TheMuseumExecutivemeetstwicemonthlyforhighlevelstrategicdiscussionsanddecision-makingandconsiderationofchangemanagementissuesandstrategies.ItiscomprisedofexistingmembersoftheSeniorExecutivewithotherstaffmembersattendingasappropriateforparticularissues.

Arangeofothercommitteesrelatingtospecificareasofoperationsorprojectsmeetasrequired.

1�. Affiliated societiesTheMuseumprovidesfacilitiesandresourcestothefollowing42societies(representingsome20,000people),whichareaffiliatedwiththeMuseum(asat30June2007):

AntiqueArmsCollectorsSocietyofAustraliaArtDecoSocietyofNSWTheAsianArtsSocietyofAustraliaIncAustralianDecorative&FineArtsSociety(Ku-ring-gai)IncAustralianDecorative&FineArtsSociety(Sydney)IncAustralianAssociationofMusicalInstrumentMakers(NSWBranch)AustralianFluteSocietyIncAustralianLaceGuildNSWBranchIncTheAustralianNumismaticSocietyTheAustralianaSocietyIncTheAviationHistoricalSocietyofAustralia(NSW)IncCeramicCollectorsSocietyCeramicStudyGroupIncTheColourSocietyofAustralia(NSW)IncDesignInstituteofAustralia,NSWChapterTheDollCollectorsClubofNSWIncTheEarlyMusicAssociationofNSWIncTheEmbroiderers’GuildNSWIncTheFurnitureHistorySociety(Australasia)IncJewellersandMetalsmithsGroupofAustraliaNSWIncTheKnitters’GuildNSWIncTheMetropolitanCoinClubofSydneyNationalSpaceSocietyofAustraliaLtdAustralianAcademyofTechnologicalSciencesandEngineering(NSWDivision)Object—AustralianCentreforCraftandDesignOralHistoryAssociationofAustralia(NSW)OrientalRugSocietyofNSWIncPhilatelicAssociationofNSWIncThePhonographSocietyofNSWIncThePotters’SocietyofAustraliaPyrmontUltimoHistoricalSocietyRoyalAeronauticalSociety,AustralianDivision,SydneyBranchIncRoyalSocietyfortheEncouragementofArts,ManufacturesandCommerce(NSWChapter)TheQuilters’GuildIncRoyalPhotographicSocietyofGreatBritain,NSWChapterTheSilverSocietyofAustraliaIncSydneyCitySkywatchersIncSydneySpaceAssociationTheTwentiethCenturyHeritageSocietyofNSWIncTheWedgwoodSocietyofNSWIncWalterBurleyGriffinSocietyIncWatchandClockmakersofAustralia(NSWBranch)Woodworkers’AssociationofNSWInc

1�. Museum honoursLifeFellowsMrWilliamBradshawMrKenDoneAMMrGerryGleesonACMrLionelGlendenningMsLindaJacksonMsJennyKeeMrTrevorKennedyAMMrAlanLandisMrTerenceMeashamAMMrFredMillarAO,CBEMrAlastairMorrison

MrDavidRocheMsAnneSchofieldAMMrLeoSchofieldAMDrLindsaySharpMrRichard(Dick)SmithAOHonJamesSpigelmanACMsKylieWinkworthHonNevilleWranAC,QCPowerhouseWizardDrDominicDowling

16. Museum Advisors Honorary AssociatesMrWarrenAnderson—armsProfJohnBach—maritimehistoryMrWilliamBradshaw—Englishfurniture,clocksMajorIanBrookes—JapaneseswordsEmeritusProfessorAlexanderCambitoglouAO—classicalantiquitiesDrRobertCarson—numismaticsMrsSylviaDrummond—mechanicalmusicalinstrumentsMrDennisEccles—clocksMrJohnHawkins—silverMrJolyonWarwickJames—silverMrJohnJeremy—restorationMrAlanLandis—ceramics,glassMrRossLanglands—orientalrugsandtextilesMrRandallReed—ceramics,glass,silverMsAnneSchofieldAM—costume,jewelleryMrJohnShorterCBE—ceramics,DoultonDrGeorgeSoutter—ceramics,furniture,rugsMissElizabethToddOAM—musicMrLeslieWalford—decorativeartsDrJanetWest—scrimshawandnauticalcraftsMrBarclayWright—musicalinstrumentsDrJohnYuAC—ceramics,furniture,rugs

Special AdvisorsDrGeneSherman—AsiandecorativeartsanddesignDrDavidMalin—astronomy

17. Life MembersMissKArmstrongMrsCindyBannonMrGBarnesMrJRBaxterMrDBlockMrWilliamBradshawMrWDobsonMrKenDoneAMMrREllisMsEvaFillaMrsGHFlinnMrGeraldGleesonMrLionelGlendenningMrMGrossmanMissHHindleMrNevilleHodgsonMrsBeverleyHorwitzMsLindaJacksonMrJohnCJeremy

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MsJennyKeeMrTrevorKennedyAMMrAlanLandisMrTerenceMeashamAMMrJMillnerMrFredrickMillarAO,CBEMrAlastairMorrisonMrRReedMrsPatRileyMrRoystonRileyMrDavidRocheMrPRootMsAnneSchofieldMrLeoSchofieldAMMrsPSeidlerDrLindsaySharpMrDickSmithAOTheHonJJSpigelmanACMrWSTatlowMsKylieWinkworthTheHonNevilleWranAC,QC

18. Museum awards Powerhouse Museum Design Award, Australian Design AwardsTheAward(inaugurated2007)isforanAustralian-designedproductthathaspotentialtomakeasignificantimprovementtothequalityoftheenvironment,healthorwellbeingandwaschosenfromtwelveproductsintheMuseum’sselectionmadefromfinalistsintheannualAustralianDesignAwards.The2007AwardwenttoPolartechnicsforitsdesignanddevelopmentoftheSolarScansystemforearlydetectionofmelanomas.

Powerhouse Museum Selection, Australian Design AwardsEachyearthePowerhouseMuseummakesaselectionofoutstandingproductsfromthefinalistsintheAustralianDesignAwards.Thecriteriaforselectionincludeexcellenceindesign,andinnovativeuseoftechnologiestoprovidesignificantbenefitstotheusersoftheproducts.The2006PowerhouseMuseumSelectionwas:

JeppeUtzonBBQElectroluxDesignCentreAustraliaElectroluxMajorAppliancesJeppeUtzonArchitectDemainCordlessDrillwithInternalPowerChuckDemainInternationalTopLinkIndustrialCoLtdWaterWandPROdesignAustraliaPtyLtdPoolSystems35LitreWheelieCoolerOuterspaceDesignWillowWareAustraliaPtyLtdNeozV4CordlessLampSystemNeozPtyLtdNeozdesignteam—PeterEllisandJackieChan:ILIDPtyLtdGAV—GeneralAccoutrementVestCatalystDesignGroupPersonalProtectiveClothingS8SeriesFlowGeneratorandHumidAire3iHumidifierSystem

ResMedLtdVentrAssistleftventricularassistsystem(LVAS)VentracorLtdNucleusFreedomSystemCochlearLtdMOBi-lertDavidO’DriscollMobilarmSureshotgpsTee2GreenTechnologiesPtyLtdRazorJrScuttlebugIdeationDesignFuntasticLimited

Powerhouse Museum Award for Innovation in DesignSelectedfromdesignTECHexhibition.TheAwardrecognisesproductinnovationinareassuchasnewusesofmaterials,newconstructionprocessesandaneworimproveddesignforanexistingproductandissponsoredbyleadingglobaldesigncompany,DesignResourceAustralia.The2006awardwenttoSamJacobsenofAlstonvilleHighSchoolforhisPlateLockdesign.ThismechanismsecurestheLorPplatetothenumberplateofthecarwithoutunsightlybracketsandhastheaddedadvantageofasecurekeysystem.

Life Fellows Staff Development AwardThe2006awardwasjointlyawardedtoNicoleBearman,MarketingandMediaOfficer;SebastianChan,Manager,WebServices;andHelenWhitty,CommissioningProducerPublicPrograms.

Movable Heritage NSW FellowshipCarolynLong,CharlesSturtUniversity,WaggaWagga

1�. Guarantee of ServiceOur commitment to our customersTheMuseumiscommittedtocontinuousimprovementinitsqualityofservice.Weregularlyevaluateourexhibitions,programsandservices.

Our service standardsWhenyouvisittheMuseumyouwillfind:

friendly,responsiveandefficientstaff

well-maintainedexhibitionsandbuildings

acommitmenttocaringforobjectsinthecollectionandonloantotheMuseum

accurateandappropriateinformationinresponsetoyourenquiries

ahighstandardofsafetyandsecurity

appropriatefacilities(restareas,cafes,toilets,babychangeroom)foryoutouse

appropriateaccessandservicesforthosewithspecialneeds(egpeoplewithdisabilitiesandthosewithalanguagebackgroundotherthanEnglish)

signageandinformationbrochuresthatarehelpfulandeasytounderstand

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Our expectations of our visitorsWeexpectyoutotreatourstaff,volunteersandexhibitionswithcareandrespect.Wereservetherighttorefuseadmissiontopatronswhobehaveinappropriately.

What to do if you have a suggestion or complaintWewelcomeyourcommentsandanysuggestionsyoumayhaveforimprovingourservices.IfyouarevisitingtheMuseumandhaveanycomments,pleasetalktooneofthestaff.Acommentsformisavailableatthecloakingdeskonlevel3ifyouhaveacompliment,suggestionorcomplaintyouwishtoputinwriting.YoumayalsocontactusthroughtheMuseum’swebsite.Alternatively,pleasefeelfreetowritetotheMuseumortelephone(02)92170389.

Our commitment to youAnywrittensuggestionorcomplaintyoumaketotheMuseumwillreceivearesponsefromuswithin20workingdays.

�0. Code of conductNochangewasmadetotheCodeofConductduring2006–07.

�1. Privacy and personal informationTheMuseumconductsitsbusinessinaccordancewiththePrivacyandPersonalInformationProtectionAct1998andwiththePrivacyManagementPlandevelopedbytheMuseumandsubmittedtothePrivacyCommissionerinJune2000,inaccordancewithsection33oftheAct.TheMuseumalsofollowsanOnlinePrivacyStatementwhichisontheMuseum’swebsite.IfusersprovideanypersonaldetailsviatheMuseum’swebsitetheprivacyrequirementsoftheStatementaremet.

��. Freedom of informationThefollowingStatementofAffairsispresentedinaccordancewithsection14(1)(b)and(3)oftheFreedomofInformationAct1989.TheFOIstatementoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences(FOIAgencyNo384)iscorrectasat30June2007.

EstablishmentTheMuseumofAppliedArtsandScienceswasestablishedundertheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesAct1945(MAASAct).TheMuseumhasperpetualsuccession,hasacommonseal,maypurchase,hold,grant,demise,disposeoforotherwisedealwithrealandpersonalpropertyandmaysueandbesuedinitscorporatename‘TheTrusteesoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences’.

OrganisationSection4oftheMAASActestablishestheTrusteesoftheMuseum.TheTrusteesareresponsiblefortheconductandcontroloftheaffairsoftheMuseumandforitspolicies.AllofficersandemployeesoftheMuseumareappointedoremployedunderthePublicSectorManagementAct1988.

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Objects and functionsSection14oftheMAASActstatesasfollows:

TheTrusteesshallhavethefollowingobjectsandmayexerciseanyorallofthefollowingfunctions:

thecontrolandmanagementoftheMuseum;andthemaintenanceandadministrationoftheMuseuminsuchmanneraswilleffectivelyministertotheneedsanddemandsofthecommunityinanyorallbranchesofappliedscienceandartandthedevelopmentofindustryby:(i) thedisplayofselectedobjects

arrangedtoillustratetheindustrialadvanceofcivilisationandthedevelopmentofinventionsandmanufactures;

(ii) thepromotionofcraftsmanshipandartistictastebyillustratingthehistoryanddevelopmentoftheappliedarts;

(iii)lectures,broadcasts,films,publicationsandothereducationalmeans;

(iv)scientificresearch;or

(v) anyothermeansnecessaryordesirableforthedevelopmentofthenaturalresourcesandmanufacturingindustriesofNSW.

Arrangements for outside participation TheMuseumwelcomespubliccommentandsuggestionsforimprovingitsservicesandfacilitiesandregularlyreceivesrepresentationsfromthepublicconcerningitsoperations.Acommentsformisavailabletoallvisitorsatthecloakingdeskonlevel3.Frontendevaluationsarecarriedouttodeterminethecontentofexhibitionsandprogramsandvisitorsaresurveyedfortheirresponses.TheBoardofTrusteesrepresentthepublicinthemanagementandpolicyformulationoftheMuseum.

In2006–07therewere520visitorcommentsformsorlettersregistered—253containedcompliments,277containedcomplaints,118containedsuggestions.Assomeformscontainedmorethanonecomment,thereweretotalsof253compliments,313complaintsand125suggestions.Thebreakdownofcomplaints—Museumgeneral3,exhibitionsgeneral27,exhibitionscontent25,exhibitionsdesign9,exhibitionsmaintenance20,publicprograms18,customerservice37,Members4,promotion/advertising18,externalsignage12,internalsignage17,facilities20,admissioncharges18,catering49,shop4,schoolgroups8,premises8,TheGuide/What’sOn6,openinghours2,SydneyObservatory1,website1.Thesecomments,complaintsandsuggestionsassisttheMuseuminimprovingthequalityofoperationsandservices.

Facilities for access TheMuseumcatersforpublicaccesstoitscollections,withstaffavailabletoassistwithinquiries.Theserviceisavailableby

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b)

appointmentbetween10.00amand5.00pmMondaytoFriday(exceptpublicholidays).

Policy documents DocumentsusedtoguidetheMuseum’soperationsinclude:StrategicPlan2005–2008ChartofAccountsCodeofconductCollectiondevelopmentandresearchpolicyCollectionmanagementpoliciesandproceduresCommercialoperationspoliciesandproceduresDisabilityplanExhibitionspoliciesandplansGuaranteeofserviceInformationtechnologystrategicplanHumanResourcespoliciesandproceduresOutreachpolicyPrivacyManagementPlanPublicprogramspoliciesandproceduresPublicationspoliciesandproceduresRegionalservicesstrategicplanSponsorshippolicy

Contact arrangements RequestsforrecordsordocumentsundertheFreedomofInformationAct1989shouldbeaccompaniedbya$30.00applicationfeeanddirectedto:FreedomofInformationCoordinatorMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesPOBoxK346HaymarketNSW1238Phone(02)92170576Fax(02)92170459TherewasonerequestmadeinregardtotheFreedomofInformationActmadein2006–07andnonein2005–06.

SECTION A NewFOIapplicationsNEWFOIREQUESTSPERSONALA1New—1A2Broughtforward—0A3Totaltobeprocessed—1A4Completed—1A5Discontinued—0A6Totalprocessed—1A7Unfinished(carriedforward)—0SECTION CCompletedapplicationsRESULTOFFOIREQUESTPERSONALC4Nodocumentsheld—1C5TotalCompleted—1SECTION HMinisterialCertificates—0SECTION IFormalConsultations—0SECTION JAmendmentofpersonalrecordsJ3Refused—1J4Total—1SECTION KNotationofpersonalrecords—0SECTION LCostsandfeesL1Allcompletedapplications—$30.00SECTION MDiscountsallowed—0SECTION NFeerefunds—0SECTION ODaystoprocessDaystakenPersonalO10–21days—1O5Total—1SECTION PProcessingtimeProcessingtimePersonalP10–10hrs—1P5Totals—1SECTION QNumberofReviews—0

��. Legislative changeInDecember2006anamendmentwaspassedtotheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesAct(1945).Thenewprovision(atSection8AoftheAct)pertainstothedisclosureofpecuniaryinterestsbyTrustees.

��. Major worksTherewerenomajorcapitalworksundertakenbytheMuseumoverthe2006–07financialyear.

��. Land disposalTherewasnolanddisposalundertakenbytheMuseumin2006–07.

�6. Credit card usageTheMuseumhasaCreditCardPolicywhichhasbeenissuedtoallusers.Noirregularitieswererecordedin2006–07andcreditcardusehasbeeninaccordancewithPremier’sMemorandaandTreasurer’sDirections.

�7. VolunteersWeareverygratefultothefollowingvolunteersandinternswhogavetheirsupporttotheMuseumin2006–07JohnA’BeckettKimAlexanderScottAllanAlitaAllisonScottAstonErikBachmannBeverlyBadcockJeanMBaigentRobertBairdTimothyJBallBarbaraBallantyneBettyBalmerMarionBarkerMargaretBarnesRomaBashfordMarjorieBealesKateBelfieldMichaelBelfieldOmarBentleyGraemeBirdFleurBishopElizabethBlairTerryBlanchGeorgeBoltonRonaldBowbrickEdnaBoydJoyceBradburyPeterBrayMurielBreiesserRolandBroadyMichaelBrockBrianBugdenIsobelBugdenPamelaBurdenNeilCadzowJudithCampbellWinCanberyKaren-AnneCarpenterSarahCaskeyAdrienneChaiJenniferChiottaKennethChuang

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SteveCiliaWendyCircostaJeanClarkMichaelCloseGeoffCocksJimColvinJonCominoBrianConnollyLeonCornBillCoultonDannyelCrawfordPeterCreaserGeoffDavisRobertDavisonRobertDegotardiKevinDoddsJaniceDooleyRachelDowlingJudithDurieBerylDwyerSandraDyerJohnEbnerTrevorEdmondsJayEkersRoyFEldridgeKennethFairbairnMargareteFerrisBrettFisherJuneDFitzpatrickJeffreyFlowerAnnFreemanDonaldWFrenchGeorgeFryVavaraGarlickHelenGoddardLesleyGoldburgFrederickWilliamGoochJoyGrayDorothyGreenMaryGreenNatalieGreenBethGrennardMaggieHabgoodDinahHalesValHameyJudyHammondDoreenHarlandSusanHarlowBeatriceHarrisonJennyHartLesleyHarwoodJudithHawesSophieHaydenDavidHendersonTiinaHendriksonSusanHighlandPrueHillCherieHingeeSusanneHledikGarryHorvaiEmilyHowesRayHuckinNinaHuelinJohnHurworthJohnHutchinsonPaulHutleyChanaImsirovicMargaretJaffeSimmiJain

DerekJamesLiamJensen-KohlChristineJohnsonMerleJohnsonJoanJohnstonCierwanJonesFrankJoyceDianaKincaidSandraKirkwoodJohnKnotekMarivicLaglevaGeorgeLaneJohnLauderClaireLawrenceGailLeddinLeanneLeeMontyLeventhalAnnabelleLewerRonaldLewisJosephineLieCelesteLillisMatthewLloydPatricaMacDonaldMollyAnneMacinanteVanessaMackJunMakuhariPeterMalleschJohnMarkleyHelenMarshBarbaraMarshalPeterMartinNatalieMatarHerbMathewsKeithMattsDrRobertMayrickCyrilMcColoughDorothyMcLeanAliceMengDarylMiltonKathleenMistJasminMitchellKennethMitchellPhyllisMitchellHetteMollemaJillMonroChadMoodieAndrewMoyesRobynMunroChiuNgFranklinNiehBarbaraNivison-SmithRhonddaOrchardMatildaPagetLeonardPalmerShaunParsonsChristinnePattonMorwenaPearceJenniferPereiraBeverleyPescottRexPetersReverendJamesPettigrewPaulinePhillipsAllanPhillpotRichardPikeJimPooleDorellePropertMarkPullenPamelaRadfordRaeRanc

LynRattrayPeterRennieMargaretRichardsonJoanneRitcheMonicaRivilloAmyRobertsThomasRobertsonMarkRobinsonClaireRussellJacquelineRustonShirleyRuxtonMaryRylandKatySadeBruceSaundersAlexisSawyerOlgaSawyerGailScottPeterScottGlynisScowenDorisShearmanRosemaryShepherdJamesSmithMichelleStanfordMerilynStapyltonHeatherStevensCharlotteStevensonMegStevensonFeliciaStockdaleWilliamStorerBettyStuckeyNoelSvenssonWilliamSwanAlbertTaylorPercyThomasQueenieThompsonJenniferThorpeFrankTizianoRobTobinBarbaraTowartLarissaTownsendRossVerdichStephenVickersValerieVickersPennyVliesJimVodanovichAliceVokacBarryVollerIsabelWagnerMargaretWallerBillWalshSimonWalshAnnetteWardBrianWardNormaWarneckePeterWarrenBobbyWenLyaWettsteinRobynWienholtJoanWilsonMegWithersVictorWongDooBarbaraWrightJohnWrightJuneYeomansMan-LingYuenBarbaraZambranoMaryZarateFransiscaZhang

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�8. Payment performance indicatorsValue of Accounts due and payable by the Museum at the end of each quarter

As at 30 Sep 06

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As at 31 Dec 06

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As at 31 Mar 07

$

As at 30 Jun 07

$

Current 485,939 451,170 589,998 1,155,942

Lessthan30daysoverdue

88,894 307,280 212,430 4,263

Between30&60daysoverdue

89,338 136,881 91,679 3,291

Between60&90daysoverdue

5,392 46,242 91,679 -

Morethan90daysoverdue

33,947 33,429 90,552 9,544

703,510 975,002 1,076,338 1,173,040

Theseamountsdonotincludeaccrualsofexpensesforwhichnoclaimforpaymenthadbeenmadeattheendofthequarter.

Amount and value of accounts paid by the Museum on time in each quarter

Quarter ending % Paid on time

Paid on Time $

Total Paid $

30September2006 74.4 5,840,967 7,849,156

31December2006 76.7 5,710,936 7,447,673

31March2007 80.3 5,993,462 7,467,431

30June2007 73.1 6,112,609 8,364,190

TheMuseum’spolicyistoendeavourtoensurethatallpaymentstosuppliersaremadepromptlyandinlinewithStateGovernmentguidelines.Insomecircumstances,certainissuesrelatingtoclaimsforpaymentrequirefurtherclarificationwithsuppliers.Insuchcasespaymentismadepromptlyonceagreementisreachedonmattersrequiringclarification.

��. Consultants

Consultants equal to or more than $30,000

Consultancy Cost $ Service Provided

InternalAuditBureau 38,679 InternalAudit

DelaneyCommunications 45,300 InstallationofnewPABX

DowlingConsulting 321,362 ManagementofCapitalExpenditureProgram

ColmarBrunton 43,040 AudienceEvaluationStudy

Total consultancies 448,381

TherewerenootherconsultantsengagedbytheMuseumin2006–07.

�0. Budget estimatesBudgetsfortheyearunderreviewandforthenextfinancialyeararesetouthereunderinaccordancewithsection7(1)(a)(iii)oftheAnnualReports(StatutoryBodies)Act1984.Thebudgetshavebeenpreparedonanaccrualbasis.

Expenditure2006/07

$000’s2007/08

$000’s

OperatingExpenses

EmployeeRelated 25,371 23,991

OtherOperatingExpenses 15,136 12,093

DepreciationandAmortisation 5,694 6,271

CapitalItems 7,787 2,065

Total Expenditure 53,988 44,420

Revenue

RecurrentGrant 30,803 28,462

CapitalGrant 7,237 1,845

SaleofGoodsandServices 5,379 4,467

InvestmentIncome 135 138

GrantsandContributions 3,397 3,124

OtherRevenue 1,923 55

AcceptanceofStateLiabilities 1,560 972

Total Revenue 50,434 39,063

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�1. Staff listCurrent positions as at �0 June �007

DIRECTORATEKevinFewster,DirectorPaulineBojko,ExecutiveAssistant

SecretariatPeterMorton,ExecutiveOfficerMarkDaly,ProjectandPolicyOfficer

Corporate DevelopmentMalcolmMoir,CorporateDevelopmentManagerMirandaPurnell,CorporateDevelopmentCoordinatorYarmilaAlfonzetti,FoundationExecutiveMelissaSmith,FoundationExecutive(to28.07.06)ZuzanaFranova,AdministrativeSupportOfficerNatalieBevan,AdministrativeSupportOfficer(to13.10.06)

MembersLeonieCrane,MembersServicesCoordinatorAlanaAdye,MembersLiaisonOfficerLouiseCannane,MembersServicesOfficerDanielGee,MembersServicesOfficer(to27.04.07)

People and CulturePaulAbraham,ManagerPeople&Culture(to06.10.06)KarenHarris,ManagerPeople&Culture(to25.06.07)MariaMermelas,ManagerPeople&CultureAnitaFredkin,Coordinator,HRServiceDeliveryEddyFrittmann,SeniorPayrollOfficerHendrickLay,EmploymentServicesCoordinator(to29.01.07)LeeBamford,EmploymentServicesCoordinator(to26.03.07)VincentLancey,EmploymentServicesCoordinatorSuzieGrady,HROfficer(secondmenttoAustralianMuseum)ScottBennett,HROfficerFaridaAli,HROfficerGosiaSliwa,HROfficerCatherinePurcell,VolunteerCoordinatorPaulSabatier,VolunteerCoordinatorNancyLaMott,VolunteerAssistant(to15.06.07)OrvenAguilar,VolunteerAssistantJenniferGibson,HealthandSafetyManager

DebraCaples,LearningandDevelopmentCoordinator

FINANCE AND SySTEMSDominicCurtin,AssociateDirector,ChiefFinanceOfficerTraceyLiu,AdministrativeAssistantKimRogers,PurchasingOfficer

FinanceDerekMoore,ManagerFinanceandAdministrationAnthonyRogers,SeniorAccountantGanesathasanUpendran,ManagementAccountant(secondment15.07.06)JosephHaggar,ManagementAccountant(contractor)AndrewRothwell,SeniorAccountsOfficerMariaSprem,SeniorAccountsOfficerCristetaAbellar,AccountsOfficerAgnesPerez,AccountsOfficerPaulKerr,AccountsOfficerLinTaurail,AccountsOfficerCindiaTse,Clerk/WordProcessorOperator

Facilities ManagementRobertChancellor,ActingManagerAnthonyWilliams,Manager(to30.03.07)StuartSmith,PropertyDevelopmentCoordinatorFrancesCray,Clerk/WordProcessorOperatorRobertChancellor,PropertiesServicesCoordinatorOwenPauling,PlantElectricianPeterHermon,ElectricalFitterAliElNajjar,ElectricalFitterPaulScheibel,ElectricalFitterKevinLaker,BuildingSupervisorGregHoare,AssistantBuildingSupervisorLeighRitchie,TransportOfficerIanBanks,StoresOfficerGavinParsons-McDougall,HouseSupervisorPaulLaxton,MuseumOfficerBrianJames,PlantSuperintendentWayneVoss,AssistantPlantSuperintendentShaunDalSanto,PlantFitterOperatorDaneMcIntosh,PlantFitterOperatorRaviPrakash,TechnicalServicesCoordinator

Information TechnologyDanielCollins,ActingManagerChrisHenry,Manager(to11.07.2006)ChingKeungWong,Manager(to31.01.07)

MichaelMitchell,NetworkAdministratorStephenHarris,AssistantNetworkAdministratorGarethDrake,MicrosoftNTAdministratorSuipingHu,DatabaseAdministratorGrahamSchultz,SystemsOfficerAndrewAxton,SystemsOfficerBeatriceD’Souza,SystemsAssistant

RecordsMargaretAdamson,ManagerElkeHorder,RecordsCoordinatorStuartBroughton,RecordsOfficer

COLLECTIONS AND OUTREACHJenniferSanders,DeputyDirectorAndrewBurton-Bradley,AdministrativeAssistantRebeccaPinchin,RegionalServicesCoordinator

Collection Development and ResearchKimberleyWebber,PrincipalCurator,CollectionsandAccessMatthewConnell,PrincipalCurator,ExhibitionsandProgramsJuliaFoong,AdministrativeAssistantCuratorial departments —Design and SocietyChristinaSumner,PrincipalCurator,DesignandSocietyClaireRoberts,SeniorCuratorPaulDonnelly,CuratorEvaCzernis-Ryl,CuratorLindieWard,AssistantCuratorWendyCircosta,AssistantCurator(TAM)AnneWatson,CuratorAnn-MarieVandeVen,CuratorCatherineReade,AssistantCuratorGlynisJones,CuratorMichaelLea,CuratorAnnStephen,CuratorCharlesPickett,CuratorPeterCox,CuratorJamesWilson-Miller,CuratorFabriBlacklock,AssistantCuratorMichelleBrown,AssistantCurator(TAM)RebeccaBower,AssistantCuratorRachelDowling,AssistantCurator—Science and IndustryRobertRenew,PrincipalCurator,ScienceandIndustryAndrewGrant,SeniorCuratorIanDebenham,Curator

KerrieDougherty,CuratorMargaretSimpson,AssistantCuratorMelaniePitkin,AssistantCuratorAngeliqueHutchison,CuratorDesmondBarrett,CuratorSandraMcEwen,CuratorDeborahRudder,CuratorAnniTurnbull,AssistantCurator/DesignandSocietyJesseShore,SeniorCuratorNicholasLomb,CuratorDamianMcDonald,AssistantCuratorStephenJones,AssistantCurator(TAM)GeoffBarker,AssistantCurator(TAM)ErikaDicker,AssistantCurator(TAM)CampbellBickerstaff,AssistantCurator

Preservation and Heritage ManagementPatTownley,ManagerSuzanneChee,ConservatorKateChidlow,ConservatorGrahamClegg,ConservatorMalgorzataDudek,ConservatorJamesElwing,ConservatorFrancesFitzpatrick,ConservatorSueGatenby,ConservatorMaryGissing,ConservatorRossGoodman,ConservatorBronwenGriffin,ConservatorMalgorzataJuraszek,ConservatorDeidreMcKillop,ConservatorKeithPotter,ConservatorDavidRockell,ConservatorTeresaWerstak,ConservatorNadiaDeWachter,AssistantConservatorTimMorris,ConservatorJenniferEdmonds,AssistantConservatorThereseDimech,AdministrativeOfficerLenLark,GuideLecturerNitsaYioupros,PhotographerSkyeMitchell,ConservatorRebeccaMain,ConservatorGlynisScowen,AssistantConservator(TAM)(to28.06.07)AnalieseTreacy,ConservatorLynnSisopha,ConservatorSuzannaEdwards,Conservator(to28.06.07)RobertSmithers,EngineDriver

Registration and Collection ManagementJudyCoombes,ManagerCareyWard,RegistrarSusanDavidson,RegistrarAlisonBrennan,RegistrarHelenYoxall,ArchivesManagerSusanThompson,Registrar

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KatrinaHogan,RegistrarStephanieBoast,RegistrarMandyCrook,RegistrarLynneMcNairn,RegistrarKarenBiddle,RegistrarBarbaraPalmer,RegistrarMyfanwyEaves,RegistrarJillChapman,ArchivistJessicaMclean,ProjectArchivistNicoleBalmer,AssistantRegistrarSarahPointon,AssistantRegistrarKateScott,AssistantRegistrarEmmaNicol,AssistantRegistrarLaurenStewart,AssistantRegistrarMeganWilliams,AssistantRegistrarTerenceMooney,AssistantRegistrarEinarDocker,AssistantCollectionManagerStephenAgius,AssistantCollectionManagerJuliusMedgyessy,AssistantCollectionManagerLawrenceAdams,AssistantCollectionManagerJoanWatson,OfficeAdministrationLamBa,AttendantGeraldineKowalczuk,ClericalOfficerStephanieConomos,ProjectOfficerCollections Management TAM ProjectHollyPender,AssistantRegistrarAnnaGray,AssistantRegistrarMargaretOzacardi,AssistantRegistrarChristopherBrothers,PhotographerKatePollard,PhotographerPaulWilson,ProjectArchivist

Research LibraryKarenJohnson,ManagerDimityHolt,SeniorLibraryTechnicianPhilippaRossiter,ReferenceLibrarian

NSW Migration Heritage CentreJohnPetersen,ManagerLeahDomanski,AdministrativeAssistantAnnetteLoudon,WebsiteCoordinatorAndreaFernandes,ProjectOfficerStephenThompson,MovableHeritageOfficer

PLANNING, PROJECTS AND EXHIBITIONSKevinSumption,AssociateDirectorJustineKnapp,AdministrativeAssistantLeoneJoice,AdministrativeAssistant(to11.07.06)

CommissioningMeganHicks,CommissioningProducer,PermanentGalleriesLilyKatakouzinos,CommissioningProducer,TemporaryExhibitions

Digital Multimedia ServicesZoltanNemes-Nemeth,AudioVisualManagerSebastianChan,WebServicesManagerJasonGee,WebServicesDeveloperIrmaHavlicek,WebServicesCoordinatorPeterMahony,SoundHouseManagerMichaelJones,VectorLabManagerKathleenPhillips,AVScriptwriter/ProducerKathyLaFontaine,ProgramDeveloperKateLamerton,GraphicDesignerOwenConlan,SeniorElectronicsTechnicianTimothyWilson,OperationsTechnician

CAN ProjectJoySuliman,NationalProjectManagerCriniBelevi,OutreachOfficer(to18.06.07)

Evaluation and Audience ResearchCarolScott,EvaluationManagerLeanneAtkins,ProjectOfficerNatalieTaranec,EvaluationAssistant

Exhibition DevelopmentBradBaker,ManagerSharonDickson,AdministrativeAssistantExhibition CoordinationSusanMcMunn,ExhibitionCoordinationManagerTaraKita,ExhibitionCoordinatorRebeccaBushby,ExhibitionCoordinatorRossClendinning,ExhibitionCoordinatorJoanneDelzoppo,ExhibitionCoordinatorMargaretGostin,ExhibitionsCoordinator(to29.06.07)PeterScrivener,ExhibitionsCoordinator

JuliaCarroll,AdministrativeAssistantKateFord,AdministrativeAssistantDesignDianaLorentz,ManagerClaudiaBrueheim,SeniorExhibitionDesignerFionaBlades,SeniorExhibitionDesignerHeikeRewitzer,SeniorExhibitionDesigner(to19.04.07)DonnaLopata,SeniorExhibitionDesigner(to15.06.07)BethSteven,SeniorExhibitionDesignerDannyJacobson,SeniorGraphicDesignerColinRowan,SeniorGraphicDesignerJanineRoberts,GraphicDesignerStephenJannar,DesignDraftspersonMalcolmMcKernan,DesignDraftspersonIntech Design and DevelopmentArthurMenasse,ManagerKristerGustafsson,IndustrialDesignerJamesLaurendet,IndustrialDesignerAvinashVerma,DesignerDraftspersonAlexSalouros,TechnicalOfficerJonathonHirsch,ElectronicsEngineerGeoffreyDrane,SeniorPreparatorAndrewTeitzel,ApprenticeJimBetsos,PreparatorRonFishpool,PreparatorStephenMason,PreparatorArturoRivillo,OperationsTechnicianAlfredKhanlu,OperationsTechnicianRichardTerzian,OperationsTechnicianWorkshopGraemeCoughlan,Preparator/ActingWorkshopSupervisorPeterStevenson,PreparatorTimHaire,PreparatorRodneyHendy,PreparatorGraemePlat,Preparator/ActingSeniorPreparatorIainScott-Stevenson,PreparatorJaimeVicent,PreparatorFrankNoble,PreparatorJamieClark,Apprentice

OPERATIONS AND SERVICESMarkGoggin,AssociateDirectorAdamTakesce,AdministrativeAssistant

Marketing and CommunicationsVirginiaLovett,MarketingManagerSallyQuinn,Media/MarketingOfficerAmandaCampbell-Avenell,Media/MarketingOfficerHayleyGallant,Media/MarketingOfficerNicoleBearman,Media/MarketingOfficerChristineTaylor,MarketingOfficerJoanneDunlop,MarketingOfficer(to20.11.06)AngelaKenna,MarketingClerk/MarketingOfficerTourismPrint Media JudithMatheson,SeniorEditorTracyGoulding,Editor(Publications)KirstenTilgals,ExhibitionsEditor(to30.05.07)MelanieCariss,ActingExhibitionsEditorJacobDelCastillo,GraphicProductionOfficerAnneSlam,DesktopPublishingOperatorMerchandisingDeborahRenaud,MarketingOfficerPowerhouse PublishingJulieDonaldson,ManagerPeterKerans,DistributionOfficer

Powerhouse Discovery Centre: Collection Stores at Castle HillChristopherSnelling,ManagerLyseleAssarapin,EducationProgramandVolunteersCoordinatorAnneStewart,MarketingandCommunityCoordinatorKellyMitchell,AdministrativeandBookingsAssistant

Education and Program DevelopmentJanaVytrhlik,ManagerMichaelDavidson,AdministrativeOfficerHelenWhitty,CommissioningProducerPublicProgramsKathDaniel,EducationOfficerJeanieKitchener,EducationOfficerAngusTse,EducationOfficerStephenMiller,EducationManagerMakiTaguchi,AssistantEducationOfficerDerekWillamson,EducationOfficerMichaelvanTiel,EducationOfficerJaneLatief,AssistantEducationOfficer

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LilyKatakouzinos,EducationOfficerDeborahVaughan,AssistantEducationOfficerKylieGillespie,AssistantEducationOfficerSophieDaniel,AssistantEducationOfficerRitaOrsini,AssistantEducationOfficerRobertSmith,AssistantEducationOfficer

Image ServicesPaulaBray,ManagerImageServicesBasilDewhurst,ManagerImageServices(to23.08.06)GeoffFriend,PhotographicManagerMarincoKojdanovski,PhotographerIwonaHetherington,CopyrightOfficerJeanFrancoisLanzarone,PhotographerSothaBourn,PhotographicAssistantRyanHernandez,ImageResourceCentreCoordinatorKathleenHackett,SeniorLibraryTechnician(PhotoLibrary)

OperationsRalphWilliams,ManagerBernardHawes,DeputyOperationsManagerDjamilaHacene,AssistantVenueManagerChrisAntoniou,AssistantVenueManagerMatthewSmith,AssistantVenueManagerKarlRafferty,AssistantVenueManagerSarahJaneWick,AdministrativeAssistantJonathanFowler,SeniorOperationsTechnician(Theatre)EricHolly,OperationsTechnician(Theatre)BenjaminRumble,TheatreTechnicianGlenBevan,MuseumOfficerPaulVillarruel,MuseumOfficerTimothyAntill,MuseumOfficerPaulWalmsley,MuseumOfficerCliveBull,GalleryOfficerJeanBrown,GalleryOfficerJuanCorrea,GalleryOfficerBarryBrown,GalleryOfficerBrianCrispin,GalleryOfficerJaswantDhami,GalleryOfficerChristineHoward,GalleryOfficerFionaMcLennan,GalleryOfficerTeresaMonteleone,GalleryOfficerKeithMyles,GalleryOfficerPeterRyan,GalleryOfficerRobertMoore,GalleryOfficer

CraigNisbet,GalleryOfficerAndrewMurray,GalleryOfficerAlanFay,GalleryOfficer

SecurityBedeLangley,SecurityOperationsManagerAndrewMcGeoch,SecuritySupervisorGlennWard,SecuritySupervisor/OfficerVincentDefrancesco,SecuritySupervisor/OfficerRichardAssange,SecurityOfficer/SupervisorRobertBrowne,SecurityOfficerTimothyHau,SecurityOfficer(to29.06.07)MalcolmBryan,SecurityOfficerVictorDenina,SecurityOfficerKholedDeeb,SecurityOfficerStephenLee,SecurityOfficerDavidMeehan,SecurityOfficerAndrewNovosel,SecurityOfficerMichaelRogers,SecurityOfficerDamianLangley,SecurityOfficer(to02.12.06)AldoFranks,SecurityOfficerMarkFoxwell,SecurityOfficerJulie-AnnDighton,SecurityOfficerMarkBourke,SecurityOfficerDavidWootton,SecurityOfficerSunnyEkong,SecurityOfficerJohnMitchell,SecurityOfficer

Customer RelationsJaneTurner,ManagerFront of HouseDanielBrace,ManagerKathrynWatson,SeniorCustomerServiceOfficerDominicaHeron,CustomerServiceOfficerMariaJensen,CustomerServiceOfficerMarlysseMedina,CustomerServiceOfficerPatriciaMuzzio,CustomerServiceOfficerDeniseTeale,CustomerServiceOfficerArronTillman,CustomerServiceOfficerChrisRossi,CustomerServiceOfficerRoySmith,CustomerServiceOfficerEventsLaurie-AnneBentley,EventsSalesManagerMichaelHamer,EventsCoordinatorFionaBennett,EventsCoordinatorKristinaKargin,EventsCoordinator

Sydney ObservatoryTonerStevenson,ManagerGeoffWyatt,ActingManager/

AstronomyEducatorStephanieParello,SeniorAstronomyEducatorMartinAnderson,AstronomyEducatorAllanKreuiter,AstronomyEducatorAndrewConstantine,AstronomyEducatorMelHulbert,AstronomyEducator/BookingOfficerMelissaHulbert,BookingsOfficerEduardoCarrasco,BookingOfficerRebeccaHagerty,DutyOfficerDawnRose,DutyOfficer

��. SES positionsDuring2006–2007thefollowingweremembersoftheStateGovernmentSeniorExecutiveService:

Director—DrKevinFewster,BAHons(ANU),PhD(UNSW)

DeputyDirector,CollectionsandOutreach—JenniferSanders,BAHons(Syd)

AssociateDirector,OperationsandServices—MarkGoggin,BAHons(Mel)

AssociateDirector,Planning,ProjectsandExhibitions—KevinSumption,ND(Natal),BAHonsHADF(Middlesex),MA(Syd)

SES level

Position title Gender

4 Director Male

2 DeputyDirector,CollectionsandOutreach

Female

1 AssociateDirector,OperationsandServices

Male

1 AssociateDirector,Planning,ProjectsandExhibitions

Male

SES level 30 June 2006

30 June 2005

4 1 1

3

2 1 1

1 2 2

CEOunders11A

0 0

Total 4 4

NumberoffemaleSES

1 1

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��. EEO statistics

A. Trends in the Representation of EEO Groups

% of Total Staff

EEO Group Benchmark or Target

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Women 50% 49% 49% 45% 45% 53%

AboriginalpeopleandTorresStraitIslanders

2% 2% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2% 1.1%

PeoplewhosefirstlanguagewasnotEnglish

20% 13% 21% 18% 19% 18%

Peoplewithadisability 12% 7% 7% 9% 9% 7%

Peoplewithadisabilityrequiringwork-relatedadjustment

7% 2% 1.3% 1.6% 1.7% 4%

B. Trends in the Distribution of EEO Groups

Distribution Index

EEO Group Benchmark or Target

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Women 100 105 106 110 111 111

AboriginalpeopleandTorresStraitIslanders

100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

PeoplewhosefirstlanguagewasnotEnglish

100 92 98 93 95 95

Peoplewithadisability 100 89 86 97 94 n/a

Peoplewithadisabilityrequiringwork-relatedadjustment

100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Notes:Staffnumbersareasat30June2007.Excludescasualstaff.ADistributionIndexof100indicatesthatthecentreofthedistributionoftheEEOgroupacrosssalarylevelsisequivalenttothatofotherstaff.Valueslessthan100meanthattheEEOgrouptendstobemoreconcentratedatlowersalarylevelsthanisthecaseforotherstaff.Themorepronouncedthistendencyis,thelowertheindexwillbe.Insomecasestheindexmaybemorethan100,indicatingthattheEEOgroupislessconcentratedatlowersalarylevels.TheDistributionIndexisautomaticallycalculatedbythesoftwareprovidedbyODEOPE.TheDistributionIndexisnotcalculatedwhereEEOgroupornon-EEOgroupnumbersarelessthan20.

1.2.3.

4.

��. Staffing by departmentThestaffnumberisasat30June2007

Directorate

Directorate 2.0

Secretariat 2.0

PeopleandCulture 8.4

Volunteers 2.0

Foundation 0.8

CorporateDevelopment 3.0

Members 3.7

Directorate Total 21.9

Finance and Systems

Management 3.0

Finance 9.6

RecordsManagement 3.0

InformationTechnology 6.6

FacilitiesManagement 20

Finance and Systems Total 42.2

Collections and Outreach

Management 2.0

RegionalServices 1.0

MovableHeritage 1.3

MigrationHeritageCentre 4.0

PreservationandHeritageManagement

29.6

Registration 25

ResearchLibrary 3.0

Collections,Development&Research

39.4

Collections and Outreach Total 105.3

Planning, Projects and Exhibitions

Management 2.0

ProjectCommissioning 3.0

DigitalMultimedia 13.6

ExhibitionDevelopment 17.2

Workshop 8.6

Evaluation 3.0

IntechDesign 14.0

CAN 2

Planning, Projects and Exhibitions Total

63.4

Operations and Services

Management 2.0

MarketingandMedia 12.8

Publishing 1.6

EducationandProgramDevelopment

17.8

SydneyObservatory 10.8

CastleHill 4.0

Operations 51.7

CustomerRelations 18.5

ImageServices 8.0

Operations and Services Total 127.2

MUSEUM TOTAL 360

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Comparison of staff numbers by occupational category

Staff Numbers (EFT) Powerhouse Museum (non-casual)

Occupation Group 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07

Managerandadministrators

34.5 30.7 22 32.51 32

Professionals 155.48 146.65 116.16 133.03 136

Techniciansandassociateprofessionals

25 30.6 34.8 37.41 44.1

Tradespersonsandrelatedworkers

33 29.93 24 24.27 25.6

Advancedclerical,salesandserviceworkers

9 6.54 6 7.76 12.8

Intermediateclerical,salesandserviceworkers

62.31 61.25 52.43 57.46 73.2

Intermediateproduction&transportworkers

3 2.99 2 1 1

Elementaryclerical,salesandserviceworkers

27.55 27.7 20.71 3.3 15.2

Labourersandrelatedworkers

3.4 2.38 2.4 2.16 5.4

Other

TOTAL 353.24 338.74 280.5 298.9 345.3

AllstaffoftheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencesareemployedbytheDepartmentoftheArts,SportandRecreation.

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THANKYOUSupporters, Partners and Corporate MembersThe Museum acknowledges the following foundations and trusts for their support in �006–07:JamesNKirbyFoundationMBFFoundationShermanFoundation

The Museum acknowledges the following companies for their ongoing support:Principal PartnersBeijingBadalingCablecarCompanyColesMyerDickSmithSevenNetworkSharpAustraliaSenior PartnersAccorAsiaPacificAustraliaNuclearScienceandTechnologyOrganisationFreeTVAustraliaGMHoldenLtdIntegralEnergyMicrosoftQantasTheSydneyMorningHeraldWizardHomeLoansPartnersAustralianNationalUniversityAustralianWoolInnovationBombaySapphireCityofSydneyEngineersAustralia,SydneyDivisionFerngroveWinesHomeBeautifulMGDistributionIndesignMagazineMincomNationalGeographicChannelPOLOxygenRadio2UERuralPressSoundHouse™MusicAllianceSouthernStarStarCityTajHotels,Resorts&PalacesTrustCompanyofAustraliaTVWeekSupportersArupBlueScopeSteelElectroluxfBiRadioIncredibleIndiaIndianLinkJCDecauxMonumentMagazineNovotelSydneyonDarlingHarbourPacificMagazinesTheRACIInc.NSWBranch

The Museum acknowledges the following Corporate Members for their support in �006–07:PlatinumAMPBoeingAustraliaGeneralElectricRailCorpRenaissanceToursSibeliusAustraliaThomsonPlayfordLawyersGoldAdobeCorporateCultureCreativeLeadershipForumHalkeasPrintingMultiplexSinclairKnightMerzStandardsAustralia/AustralianDesignAwardsStreetvisionTransGridSilverDunlopFlooringAustraliaMacquarieBankFoundationNSWDepartmentofLandspdccreativeTabcorpTAFENSW:SydneyInstituteThomsonTelecomAustraliaWeirMineralsAustraliaAssociate Corporate MembersRandwickBarracksSteeleBarracksVictoriaBarracksDiscovery MembersHinchcliffeElectricalServicesWizardHomeLoans,Kellyville

Powerhouse Foundation DonorsThe Museum acknowledges the following for their contribution to the Powerhouse Foundation

6 Nanette&StephenAinsworth

5 RobertAlbertAO7 ProfessorShirleyAlexander6 JennyAllum&TerryGagan6 J.H.Andrews6 Anonymous6 Miles&AnnieArmstrong6 ChristineBartlett7 AnthonyBellanto7 MarkBethwaite7 SonjaBlainey8 PatBoland8 RonaldBowbrick7 JaneBridge8 H&KBrodaty7 AnthonyBuckley7 GeraldineBull5 Dr&MrsPhilipMBurgess8 MargaretButler

8 RussellButterworth7 MichaelCallaghan8 JudithCampbell7 LouisCarroll8 BarryCasey7 WLChapman7 LesleyAChapman6 Neville&JenniferCrew8 JackCridland6 LynetteCunnington5 TrishaDixon8 MurrayDoyle5 Whitney&Catherine

Drayton7 J.F.Egan6 SuellenEnestrom6 Lynn&TerryFern5 DrKevinFewsterAM&Ms

CarolScott4 TheFinkelFoundation6 ErinFlaherty&David

Maloney6 CWAFlynn4 RichardFlynn8 MichaelGallagher6 ProfessorGeoff&Mrs

BeverleyGallop8 DrJohnGambrill8 JohnGibbins7 LionelGlendenning3 David&ElisabethGoodsall8 DrJoanFHausfeld5 VerityHinwood2 Peter&DivonneHolmesa

Court5 FMHooper8 AlexandraJoel8 AndrewKaldor8 StevenKalowski8 RobynKemmis6 AntonellaLaGioia7 AlanLandis4 WarrenLee8 PatriciaLemaire8 AndrewLind7 JanetMaclean5 MacquarieBankFoundation8 GeorgeMakary8 JoyMarchant7 KennethMcDonald7 AnthonyMcIntyre6 Andrew&AbbeyMcKinnon8 DrStephenMcNamara6 DrDavidMillonsAM8 PrueMilne8 Robert&RobbieMinter6 DrSteven&AnnaMistilis6 Carolyn&SimonMorgan6 David&BarbaraMortimer7 Gregory&ChristineMoss6 KerrNeilson5 KenNeilsen2 DavidMNewby6 NewWaterPtyLimited7 MissSusanNicholson8 IJOrmsby6 RichardOsborn8 SimonPagett

6 ParadiseGarageAustraliaPtyLtd

6 PamelaPearce&WallyPatterson

6 BPescott8 BibiPey8 DrRic&AmandaPorter8 AnnPurcell8 QuiltersGuildofNSWInc6 RobertRich4 Jack&DianaRitch6 Joanne&IanRitchie5 BarbaraRogers7 NikyRovis8 MaryRyland6 Mike&CarolSalter5 DNSanders8 JohnScottStevenson7 MargaretSeale8 Secretary,NationalSpace

SocietyofAustraliaLtd6 DavidShannon5 Anne&AlanSlade7 MichaelSlatteryQC8 DavidSmithers6 JenniferStuckey-Clarke6 Michael&GeorginaSuttor8 LeanneTam8 AnnaliseThomas6 Paul&LynneTressidder2 TrustCompanyofAustralia

Limited8 ChristopherVassall7 BrianVern-Barnett7 LucaVillata6 MelissaWaites&Geoff

Wood7 LeslieWalford6 NicolaWakefieldEvans8 JanetteWeeding6 DrJanetWest7 JudithWheeldonAM8 GuyHWhitehead7 BarryWilloughby6 Brian&FionaWilson8 EnidWilson8 Graham&HelenWilson3 KylieWinkworth8 Keith&JanetWinsbury6 GeoffreyWinter7 Greg&Deborah

Wotherspoon7 JillWran4 PeterWYates8 John&JoyYeo6 GaryZamel8 FrankZipfinger8 John&Christiana

Zouroudes

Donation Categories1—Governor2—President’sCircle3—Leader4—Collector5—Custodian6—Investor7—Supporter8—Friend

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Collection DonorsThe list relates to donors whose objects have been formally acquired by the Museum in the period. Some have donated funds used to purchase objects acquired during the period. Others donated during the period and will be acknowledged once formal acquisition has taken place.

2Design3DeepDesignAlbertoAlatiDemetrioAlatiAnimalLogicPtyLtdAnonymousJohnAtkinsonAustraliaCouncilfortheArtsTheAustralianDesignAwards,partofStandardsAustraliaAustralianNuclearScienceandTechnologyOrganisationBronwynBernettJulianBickerstethDorotheaBilstonMarieBlackJohnBogieDonna-MayBolingerRossBrayThePaul&ElissaCahnFoundationRichardandKimCawseyMaureenChanCochlearLimitedGraceCochraneHaroldCornishPatCorriganCoxIndustries(Australia)PtyLtdRichardDaleDrJosephineDavid-DaleNonieDayDemainInternationalDepartmentofEnvironmentandConservationNSWMatthewDevineDickDiamondeDennisDorwickPamelaEastonandLydiaPearsonKennethEdworthyNatalieElliottEraringEnergyMartinFabinyiJohnFairfaxAnneFarrenPeterFishColinFletcherFuntasticLtdMareaGazzardDanute(Dana)GiedraityteRodGillespieBrianGordonRogerGrellmanDavidHainIanHallXenyHearnePatriciaHeath

TheHenryFamilyLorraineandIanHewittIanHobbinsPeterandPatriciaHorneIkkoTanakaDesignStudioIPAustraliaPaulJellardNormandNadiaJenningsEllyJoelVivienJohnsonNarelleJubelinJupitersTechnologyasubsidiaryofTabcorpHoldingsLtdJennyKeeJeffreyKenwayPeterLionRobertLloydIlariaandAngioloLogiTedMackClareMaguireTedMaidlaJulieManfredi-HughesNancyMarkLMarrJudithMasonHarveyMcDonaldSandraMcEwenCarmenMcGrealHowardMcKernPatriciaMichellMinistryofCulture,BelgradePeterMinsonGrahamMooneyAlastairMorrisonMuseumofAppliedArt,BelgradeMasahiroNakagawaandAzechiLicaLadyFlorencePackerParentsCentresAustraliaMatinaPavlakisPerformingArtsCollectionofSouthAustralia,AdelaideFestivalCentreTrustDonnaRathResMedLtdRicegrowersLimitedRocheDiagnosticsAustraliaRotaryInternationalColinRowanJudithRutherfordJaneRutterBrianSayerMarcSchamburgandMichaelAlvisseofSchamburg+AlvissseDesignAnneSchofieldVioletSeppingsMaryShackmanSilverWareEisigStarerStateBankofNewSouthWalesandtheArtGalleryofNSWSunbeamCorporationLtdDenizTekBernardThomsonSaraThornAilsaMaeTrainerBillTurner

UniversityofSydney—AsianStudiesDepartmentAlatheaVavasourVictaLawncarePtyLtdJozefVisselWarnerMusicAustraliaTheWaterhouseFamilyMayWatsonWentworthParkSportingComplexTrustBarbaraWrightBarclayWright

INDEXAchievements 04Acquisitions 34, App 5Acting Director’s Report 03Affiliated societies App 14Aims and objectives 08Appendices 57Archives and library 18Audience research 15Australian Design Awards App 18Awards App 6Board of Trustees 2, 8, App 12Budget estimates App 30Charter 08Code of conduct App 20Collection acquisition 34, App 5Collection Donors 34, 80Collection loans 29Collection management 35Collections Australia Network 36Commissioning 37Committees App 13Consultants App 29Contact details Back coverCorporate Governance 08Corporate Members 79Credit card usage 26Cultural diversity App 1Disability Plan App 1Donors 34, 79, 80EAPS App 1Education programs 19, 20, 21, 25, App 3EEO statistics App 34Equal Employment Opportunity 31Evaluation and audience research 15Exhibitions 16, 25, App 2Financial report 39Freedom of information App 22Goals for 07-08 05Guarantee of Service App 19Honorary Associates App 16Human Resources 31Indigenous culture 24Land disposal App 25Learning and Development 31Legislative change App 23Letter of transmission IFCLife Fellows 28, App 15Life Members App 17Major works App 24Marketing and communications 29Members 25Migration Heritage Centre 24

Mission, vision, values 08Movable Heritage NSW 23, App 18Museum Advisors App 16Museum awards App 18Museum honours 28, App 15Museum online 36Occupational Health and Safety 31Off site exhibitions 25, App 2Organisation chart 09Overseas travel App 11Partners 79Payment performance indicators App 28Performance management 37Performance summary 06Permanent galleries refresh 15Policy review and development 37Powerhouse Discovery Centre 11, 25, App 3Powerhouse Foundation 26Powerhouse Foundation Donors 79Powerhouse programs 19, App 3Powerhouse Wizard 28, App 15President’s Foreword 02Privacy and personal information App 21Public programs 19, 20, 21, 25, App 3Publications 18, App 4Recycling 38Regional Services 23Risk management and insurance 38Senior management 08, App 32SES positions App 32Sponsors and supporters 27Staff Development Award 32, App 18Staff lectures and presentations off site App 8Staff list App 31Staff professional commitments App 10Staff publications App 7Staffing by department App 33Sustainability 38Sustainability programs 20Sydney Observatory programs 21, App 3Sydney Observatory refresh 12Temporary Exhibitions 16, App 2Travelling exhibitions 25, App 2Trends 07Trustees 2, 8, App 12User Diversity App 1Visitor facilities refresh 12Volunteer presentations off site App 9Volunteers 26, App 27Waste management 38Women, action plan for App 1

App = appendixIFC = Inside front cover

MuseuM of Applied Arts And sciences

incorporAting powerhouse MuseuM,

sydney observAtory And

powerhouse discovery centre.

AnnuAl report

06-07Powerhouse Discovery Centre:Collection Stores at Castle Hill172 Showground Road Castle Hill NSW 2153Postal address: PO Box 8025 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153Administration hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to FridayPhone: (02) 9762 1300 Fax: (02) 9762 1304Email castlehill@phm.gov.au

Public Open Days10.00am to 5.00pm (the second Saturday of each month)

School Holidays10.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to FridayAvailable to all general visitors Bookings not required

Admission chargesAdult $8Child (4 to 15) $5Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Seniors cardholders, students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $5Family (2 adults/2 children) $25Powerhouse Members and children under 4 free

Booked Group Visits10.00 am to 4.00 pm Tuesday to FridayA range of options are available Details available on the websitePlease contact the Discovery Centre for bookings and information

www.castlehill.powerhousemuseum.com

Admission charges are as at 1 July 2007

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM MEMBERS Phone: (02) 9217 0600 or members@phm.gov.auMembers Lounge open 10.00am to 4.45pm every day (except Christmas Day)

VOLUNTEERSIf you are interested in Volunteer work or have any enquiries, please contact the Volunteer Program on telephone (02) 9217 0676 for details

Sydney ObservatoryWatson Rd Observatory Hill, The Rocks Phone: (02) 9921 3485

Open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm

Closed Christmas day/evening and Easter Friday day/evening Open nightly, session times vary according to daylight saving/sunset Summer (Dec/Jan): 1 session at 8:30pm Spring/Autumn: 1 session at 8:15pm Winter: 2 sessions at 6:15 & 8:15pm Bookings required

Admission Charges—DayFree admission to the gardens and exhibition3D Space theatre and telescope viewingAdults $7Concession/child $5Family $20

Admission Charges—NightIncludes 3D Space Theatre, telescope viewing and a guided tour.Adults $15Child $10Concession (Seniors, Australian students) $12 Family (2 adults/2 children) $45Discounts are offered to Powerhouse Members for all activitiesOther discounts may apply

www.sydneyobservatory.com.au

Powerhouse Museum500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007 Postal address: PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238 Administration hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday Phone (02) 9217 0111 Fax: (02) 9217 0333

Open 10.00am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day School holidays open 9.30am to 5.00pm

Powerhouse Infoline (for information about what’s on) phone (02) 9217 0444 Education services bookings and enquiries: phone (02) 9217 0222; fax (02) 9217 0441; TTY (02) 9217 0136; email edserv@phm.gov.au

Admission chargesAdults $10.00 Child (4 to 15) $5.00 Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Seniors cardholders, students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $6.00 Family groups (one adults/two children or one adult/three children) $25.00 Group concessions (over 20 adults) $6.00 per person Schools (per student) $5.00 Powerhouse Members, children under 4 free Members of ICOM, Members of Museums Australia Inc free

Additional admission charges apply to some temporary exhibitions

www.powerhousemuseum.com

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