Centennial Parklands Foundation

Centennial Parklands FoundationAnnuAl RepoRt 2008-09

Foundation objectives

pReseRvethe natural environmental value of Centennial Parklands

encouRAge And pRomoteenjoyment of recreation and activity within natural surroundings

Recognise And AppReciAtethe natural and historical significance of Centennial Parklands

enhAnce And pRomoteall other aspects of the environmental benefits provided by Centennial Parklands to be enjoyed by all members of the public

pRovide infoRmAtioneducation and research about the natural environment

Foundation oveRviewthe Centennial Parklands Foundation (Foundation) is a charitable organisation established by the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust (trust) with the aim of ensuring that the natural environment provided by Centennial Parklands continues to be enjoyed now and by future generations.

the trust provides a range of nominated environmental and educational projects through its annual business planning process, for which the Foundation raises funds and seeks community support.

Foundation missionthe Centennial Parklands Foundation’s mission is to foster commitment to the Parklands through:

– Connecting with the community

– enhancing environmental and educational initiatives

– ensuring a sustainable Parklands for present and future generations.

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on behalf of the Board of the Centennial Parklands Foundation i am pleased to present the 2008-09 annual report.

this has been a productive year for the Foundation. revenue for the period was $1.026 million as compared to $1.012 million in 2007-08, representing an almost two per cent increase despite a challenging economic climate.

due to the generous contributions of our Friends, donors, volunteers, community supporters and grant bodies the Foundation has achieved benefits for the Parklands of which we are very proud. on behalf of the Foundation i would like to thank all of these supporters for their continued contribution and commitment.

in achieving this, the Foundation has returned to the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust (trust) $3.12 for every $1 the trust has provided to us. this is a particularly important measure for the Foundation as it reinforces our positive progress and contribution to these Parklands.

We are particularly grateful that due to this support we were able to assist the trust in the development of the new education Precinct in Centennial Park. this was achieved through a concerted fundraising plan and also commitment by a generous private sector partner, Visy. the Foundation was able to deliver the necessary capital to

establish this multi-functional facility, which will be a valuable educational and environmental asset for the whole community. Further details about this project can be found on page 11.

our tree transplant appeal continued well during the 2008-09 year, with $197,000 raised for the purchase and planting of 213 new trees within the Parklands.

The Friends of Centennial Parklands program has continued to grow. We have seen an 87 per cent increase in membership since the relaunch in december 2007. this program has also seen a marked increase in the range and number of membership benefits enjoyed by our Friends.

the Volunteer Group also continued to grow. a new Ponds Group was established during the year with the aim of improving and maintaining the water quality of the pond system within the Parklands. You can read more about our volunteers and the opportunities to assist or join on page 13.

the Foundation continues to operate in a competitive environment for support and we are therefore developing a new fundraising and marketing strategy for implementation in 2009-10. a key focus will be raising he community’s awareness of our increasing need for support to ensure a sustainable Parklands.

it is important that we recognise our existing and successful partnership with advertising company, Vitamin X and also our grant partner, Greening australia (nsW) for their support throughout the year on the Green Corps project.

none of this would be possible without the support and guidance of my fellow Governors, the trust and staff of the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust, our staff, so ably led by Joanna Cuthbert, and our many supporters and volunteers. to all these people i extend my heart felt thanks and gratitude.

the Board of Governors of the Centennial Parklands Foundation looks forward to meeting the challenges of the forthcoming year as we continue to grow the Foundation.

sarah Whyte Chair

rePort FroM the chAiRSarah Whyte Chair of the Centennial Parklands Foundation

our donors: tree and Park BenCh dediCations

The following people dedicated a tree or park bench in 2008-09:

a albert J arnott J ashworth o Blain & r diacopoulos t Casey d Craigie Culligan Water J & M dack

t danos l & r davis s davis s devenish-Meares Fox studios australia Friends of Jennifer delmage a Glowka

J Gordon s Graham C Griffith F hansen d harris henry Pollack Foundation t hunt V karlikoff

a krell s & G kryger F & t MeagherM & V Mersiades G & l Miles Y Muller a & s o’shannassy P Phillips J Plummer

renee Pollack Foundation a symons tanert Pty ltd G & Q turton k Young


keY aChieVeMents And oveRview

keY FoCus foR 2008-09

Goal Key Achievements

GoAl 1: to position the Centennial Parklands Foundation as a leading environmental fundraising body

• tree transplant appeal - more than $197k raised from tree adoptions and dedications

• inaugural evergreen dinner – raising over $60k• launch of “sponsor an animal” program • refinement of donor recognition program• development of strategic Plan 2008-11 and Corporate Governance manual

GoAl 2: to engender community loyalty and support of the Friends of Centennial Parklands program

• Continued to increase Friends memberships to 393 (representing an 85 per cent increase since the programs re-launch in december 2007)

• development of volunteer framework and guidelines• increase in volunteer opportunities (2 new programs)

GoAl 3:to support the development and delivery of educational and research programs

• Visy pledged $100k towards education Centre project• Funding of educational tools and equipment, including support for historical

archives and educational materials• training support for Windgap Foundation transition to Work program

(horticulture module) for people with a developmental disability• environmental education Grants awarded to two schools – kensington Public

school and sydney Boys high school• Facilitated two successful Green Corps traineeship programs during 2008-09

keY aChieVeMents foR 2008-09

RAised $1.03 million in Revenue(comprising cash, sponsorship, grants and in kind), including:

• $197,000 for tree replacement program

• $60,000 net raised from the inaugural fundraising event, the evergreen dinner

• $47,000 from general donations, bench dedications and sponsor an animal initiatives

• $24,000 from Friends memberships

• $139,000 for education, heritage and remnant vegetation grants

• $149,000 for Green Corps trainee program

• $364,000 for in kind and cash sponsorship

• $23,000 from other revenue

38% incReAse in membeRship to 393 membeRsfor the Friends of the Centennial Parklands program.

pRovided $390,000to the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust (trust) for approved environmental and educational projects.


MS SArAh WhyTesarah Whyte is Chair of the Centennial Parklands Foundation. sarah is also a Patron of the Burma star association of nsW, and a member of the australiana Fund.

The honourAble JuSTice AnnAbelle benneTT Ao Bsc (hons), Phd, llBJustice Bennett is a Judge of the Federal Court of australia and is currently Pro-Chancellor of the australian national university. Prior to her appointment to the Federal Court, Justice Bennett practised as a Barrister (senior Counsel) specialising in intellectual property. she is also Presidential Member of the administrative appeals tribunal, trustee of the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust, member of Chief executive Women, member of the australian academy of Forensic sciences and an arbitrator of the Court of arbitration for sport.

Mr PhilliP blAcK Bsc, dip edPhillip Black is a surry hills businessman in the tourism industry. he is currently the deputy lord Mayor of the City of sydney, and director on the sydney Community Foundation. in 1993 he helped establish the south sydney heritage society and is a long-time advocate for protecting built heritage and open space.

Mr DAviD buTcher BVscdavid Butcher is the Chief executive officer of Greening australia (nsW). he was previously Chief executive officer of the World Wide Fund for nature and director of the rsPCa. Mr Butcher has also practiced veterinary science in new Zealand, the united kingdom and australia.

Mr Geoffrey cohen BComm, llB, CPa (Fellow)Geoffrey Cohen is a retired former Partner with Minter ellison lawyers. he advised on major property transactions and has a great familiarity with properties used other than for office or warehouse purposes. Geoffrey is now an international wine exporter.

MS crySTAl conDouS oAMBComm (Marketing), MlibCrystal Condous is currently the Principal of Crystal Condous Consulting services. Ms Condous was registrar and deputy Principal of the university of new south Wales. Ms Condous is Chair, universities admissions Centre Pty ltd and is a Ministerial appointment to the university of newcastle Council.

Mr PeTer DuncAn Cert l&esd, Grad. Cert traffic eng, a.dip land. studies, G.dip. Mgt.Peter duncan is deputy director General, Government Coordination – Premier & Cabinet. Formerly, he was the Chief executive officer of Forests nsW, and prior to this was director and Chief executive of the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust, and director estate Management at olympic Coordination authority. Peter serves on a number of Boards and Committees including being the Chair of nsW Marine Parks authority, administrator of Jenolan Caves reserve trust and is on the Council of trustees for the Parks Forum – an industry leadership organisation.

eMeriTuS ProfeSSor John nilAnD AcBCom, MCom, Phd, hon dscProfessor niland is currently an independent director of Macquarie Group limited,

Chairman of the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust, Chairman of Campus living Villages limited, serves on the university Grants Committee of hong kong, and is deputy Chairman of the Board of trustees of singapore Management university. he is a former Vice-Chancellor and President of the university of new south Wales (1992- 2002) and has been involved with a number of community and charitable bodies over many years. he is a Fellow of the academy of social sciences in australia and the australian institute of Company directors.

Dr MArGAreT vArADy Ao Bsc, diped, Med, edd, FaCedr Varady was the principal of sydney Girls high school from 1992 to 2008. she has held a variety of positions in schools both in new Zealand and australia, and is on the senate of the university of sydney. she is a strong supporter of public education, community involvement and girls education. she is currently the coordinator of the office of educational leadership at unsW and a member of the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust.

Mr STeve corbeTTsteve Corbett is director and Chief executive of Centennial Parklands, being appointed to the position in July 2004. he was previously Ceo for the royal tasmanian Botanical Gardens and has more than 30 years of industry experience in the management of parks, botanic gardens and open space areas. he previously held estate management positions at olympic Venues with the olympic Coordination authority and management positions at the royal Botanic Gardens sydney including Mount annan Botanic Garden.

the Centennial Parklands Foundation has a Board of Governors in place to oversee the strategic and investment decisions of the entity. the Board meets quarterly and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Foundation. the current Governors of the Centennial Parklands Foundation Board are:

the Board oF goveRnoRs

sarah Whyte honourable Justice annabelle Bennett ao

Phillip Black david Butcher Geoffrey Cohen

Crystal Condous oaM steve CorbettPeter duncan emeritus Professor John niland aC

dr Margaret Varady


our donors: adoPt a tree and national tree daY

The following people adopted a tree:

k Barkla a Bennett W Blackshaw e Bull d Butcher B Cambridge a desalis Friends of tina hooke M hamilton r hetherington

h & M holmes M kennedy M leaver G Mcentee k Myrtle B nolan M o’donnell t olsen a o’neill J Plummer l ralph

M savage G tindall V Waterhouse World Youth day Pilgrims n Wykeham-Fiennes


GoVernanCethe Foundation is governed by a Board of Governors, who meet quarterly to monitor and review financial and operational performance and make decisions on fundraising initiatives and funding for trust approved projects within the Parklands. the Board is supported by a Management Committee which is primarily responsible for the management and compliance of the Foundation’s funds.

the Management Committee comprises: steve Corbett (director and Chief executive/Governor), stuart dutton (a/director Visitor experience), tony shaw (Financial advisor).

the role of the Foundation office the day-to-day operations of the Foundation are managed by development Manager Joanna Cuthbert and supported by part-time Foundation administrators regan harley (July to december 2008) and ani avramova (from december 2008 to June 2009), was responsible for:

• Customer service and donor care• Management of the Foundation’s

key fundraising programs, including tree and bench dedications

• Building awareness of the Foundation and its work

• day-to-day functioning and administration of the Foundation in line with the strategic Plan and annual Business Plan

• Providing sound advice to the Foundation Board and Management Committee in relation to administration, fundraising and marketing issues, priorities and opportunities

• liaison with trust staff to facilitate the implementation of the trust’s environmental and education programs through the support of the Foundation.

the Centennial Park and Moore Park trust provides support in the following key areas:

• Friends of Centennial Parklands program and volunteer coordination

• Marketing, media, communications and publications

• Funding contribution for staff and administrative costs

the operating arrangement between the Foundation and the trust ensures that the Foundation is able to return best value on behalf of its supporters.

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swans with cygnets at Busbys Pond, Centennial Park

operating Context

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FinanCial summARyin 2008-09 revenue increased by approximately two per cent to $1.03 million and achieved an operating surplus of $225,699 (compared to $270,099 for 2007-08).

sustained revenue in the face of an economic downturn in 2008-09 is due to the continued success of dedication programs; corporate sponsorship from Visy; government grants and goods and services received in support of the evergreen dinner.

Grant income includes funds received from the nsW heritage Branch and Visy. additional funds were raised through general donations, tree and park furniture dedications, Friends of Centennial Parklands membership fees, and corporate giving.

other income includes investment income and sale of goods and services.

all funds raised are directed to supporting the work of the Foundation, and funding environmental and educational projects endorsed by the trust.

in 2008-09, the trust contributed $197,374 (compared to a total of $221,598 in 2007-08) to the Foundation to fund employee-related costs, marketing and publication costs. the trust also provided significant in-kind support to the Foundation for administrative and operational requirements.

as at 30 June 2009 the Foundation held cash balances of $563,053 (up from $404,934 in 2007-08).

trust arborists plant a new tree, Centennial Park

Green Corps trainees at the Graduation Ceremony

Pro bono and in-kind support 31%

Grants received 14%

Tree Program 19%

Other donations 4%

Fundraising dinner 8%

Interest received 2%Friends membership 2%

Other income 1%

Trust contribution 19%

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09Key financial information $ $ $ $

Revenue 345,450 496,950 1,012,732 1,026,227

expenses 229,503 455,218 742,633 800,528

operating surplus 115,947 41,732 270,099 225,699

Assets 164,034 208,537 614,137 701,255

liabilities 6,029 8,800 144,301 5,720

equity 158,005 199,737 469,836 695,535

Where our money comes fromGrants paid 38%

Pro bono andin-kind support 14%

Fund raising dinner 4%

Marketing costs 4%

Salaries 16%

Surplus for future projects 22%

Other Operating 2%

Where our money goes to


tree transplant appealMany of the Parklands trees were planted in the late 1800s and are now in varying stages of old age and decay. age, drought, poor soils, root compaction and the pressures of the urban environment have severely stressed many of the Parklands trees. our current assessment is that up to 60 per cent of the Parklands’ 15,000 trees will need to be replaced over the next forty years.

to respond to this challenge the trust has developed a comprehensive tree replacement Program designed to identify tree replacement needs, and replenish and invigorate the remaining healthy tree populations with new species. this Program is part of a wider strategy to preserve and enhance the total flora population of the Parklands for its immediate and longer term future.

it is estimated that at least 160 trees will need to be replaced annually to maintain the current tree population. Where possible, the tree replacement program is being implemented on a progressive basis to ensure that the cultural landscape of the Parklands remains consistent.

With the support of the Foundation, the trust is currently ordering new trees three years in advance to ensure that they are strong enough to survive the challenging conditions within the Parklands. one reason for this is the majority of the species grown in the Parklands are not available from general nurseries. the Foundation has now funded 642 new trees currently growing under the guidance of a specialist nursery grower on two sites in the lake Macquarie and northern rivers regions.

as a result of the generosity of the community, the Foundation has raised almost $500,000 since the launch of the tree transplant appeal in late 2006 to focus on tree replacements. there have also been 707 semi-mature (3 metres tall or more) trees planted in the Parklands since the appeal was launched.

We were delighted to host some 60 of our generous contributors to the Foundation’s tree transplant appeal for an update on the tree replacement Program on the eve of arbor day (24 april), in Centennial Park.

the first planting of significant trees for Foundation Friends took place in Moore Park in 1997 and those trees are flourishing today. Many of those who were part of this special planting attended the event and the Foundation is grateful for their continued support and interest.

the Foundation’s first tree transplant appeal project, the Pine Grove, was generously funded by the henry Pollack Foundation and will be planted in spring 2009 adjacent to Jervois avenue Gates.

Cover of the Foundation’s tree transplant appeal brochure

new adopt-a-tree planter boxes highlighted the tree transplant appeal in 2008-09

our aChieVeMents in pRofile

tree replacement Program2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

trees removed 122 230 205*

new trees planted 169 325 213

*These tree removals account for those specimens listed on the Tree Asset Database. A further 232 trees not listed on the tree asset database due to their classification as weed species including Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) Sweet Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum) and Golden Wreath Wattle (Acacia saligna) were also removed in 2008-09.


national tree daythe Foundation hosted a tree planting event in Centennial Park on saturday 20 september 2008. the venue for this year’s community event was the upper side of Carrington drive, Centennial Park, where 40 native trees including the Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia), Forest red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) and the swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) were planted to continue the Wooded Grassland landscape character as recommended in the Centennial Parklands tree Master Plan.

this event raised $25,000 towards the vital tree replacement Program.

national tree day for schools was held in July 2008 at Mount steel, Moore Park. students from sydney Girls high school and Bourke street Public school planted 1500 native plants and 30 semi-mature native trees.

this planting aims to create a landscape at Mount steel that connects Moore Park with the planting themes found within Centennial Park, and consists of groundcover plantings, and single trunk trees. this event completed the final landscaping stage of their project and provided students with an opportunity to revisit the site and see its improvement since 2006.

sponsor an animalon 9 July 2008, the Foundation launched its sponsor an animal program at an australian Wildlife show held in Centennial Park with wildlife expert anthony stimson.

this program was designed as an affordable option to attract families or schools who want to help care for the Parklands’ fauna. the $5 a month or $60 a year (tax deductible) sponsorship rate for an animal, was considered good value for the target audience.

a range of animals are available for sponsorship from turtles and possums to flying foxes and birds that have made Centennial Parklands their home. all proceeds from this program help protect animal habitat in the Parklands, such as ponds, wetlands areas and native trees and shrubs.

esBs threatened species demonstration sites open daythe nsW department of environment, Climate Change and Water (deCCW) has recognised the Centennial Parklands eastern suburbs Banksia scrub (esBs) restoration sites (York road and the Bird sanctuary) as best practice “threatened species demonstration sites”.

Work on these two sites will be used to demonstrate best practice management of esBs to relevant stakeholders and the wider community.

a Field day/Workshop was held on 29 october 2008 at the Bird sanctuary, Centennial Park to demonstrate best practice regeneration techniques to bush regenerators and volunteers; esBs interest groups and local government representatives from demonstration sites across the Cumberland Plain; and deCCW esBs contacts and specialists.

this recognition is an endorsement of the quality work of our dedicated volunteers, and would not have been possible without the support of the national trust nsW in providing supervision of volunteers and financial assistance from our neighbour, Moriah College.

details about this project are available online at www.yourparklands.org.au

launch of the sponsor an animal campaign in July 2008 a national tree day planting, July 2008


kensington Pond the Foundation, through an australian Government Community Water Grant, funded the upgrade of a key trust project at kensington Pond headwall, installing pollutant traps, re-aligning the inlet channel and landscaping the banks of the pond.

this was achieved through a grant to the Foundation of $43,500 as well as a $30,000 funding contribution from the trust. the filter socks installed at kensington Pond will trap tonnes of rubbish and sediment that currently flow from urban runoff into the Centennial Park ponds.

the landscaping component of this project was undertaken by trust staff and volunteers, students from Paddington Public school, and players from the sydney roosters national rugby league team.

Work also included the removal of 800 cubic metres of silt that had collected at the headwall over many years, removal of extensive weeds and the planting of 10,000 native trees and riparian zone vegetation along the banks of the pond.

Green Corpsin 2008-09, the Foundation in partnership with Greening australia (nsW) secured a third Green Corps project.

Green Corps is an australian Government initiative delivered by Greening australia that gives young australians aged between 17-20 years the opportunity to receive accredited training and a youth training allowance while working on environment and heritage projects.

the participants undertook a variety of projects including native landscaping and slope stabilisation works and improving the water quality of the ponds within the park by restoring riparian vegetation and harvesting of european Carp (Cyprinus carpio).

in total, the Green Corps project teams contributed around 8,750 hours of environmental work to an estimated value of $149,000.

launch of new Foundation websitein august 2008, the Foundation launched its new website: www.yourparklands.org.au

the new website was designed and developed by the trust, on behalf of the Foundation, and features a range of news, information and resources on the Foundation and Centennial Parklands.

the website also includes a new eCommerce page for online donations and a range of volunteer opportunities to engage the community.

Players from the nrl sydney roosters join the kensington Pond project


the new learning Centre, with additional shaded deck and accessible ramp, in Centennial Park

students from Paddington Public school at the launch of the restored Weather station

Funding educational outcomes for the communityduring the year the Foundation focused on fundraising for the new education Precinct in Centennial Park. the multi-use facility will primarily be used as an education Centre and comprises an all-weather learning Centre, community nursery and discovery garden.

in addition to the $60,000 raised from the inaugural evergreen dinner (see page 12) towards this project, corporate partners, Visy generously pledged $100,000.

the facility is expected to officially open in september 2009.

this project has been generously supported by:

in 2008-09, the Foundation also provided funding of $4,731 for educational tools and equipment to enhance the syllabus-related excursion products and support visitor programs currently offered by the trust.

additionally, the Foundation established an environmental education Grant for primary and secondary schools to undertake an environmental project in Centennial Parklands. kensington Public school and sydney Boys high school were the inaugural winners of these grants.

Kensington Public School requested funding for an excursion for all 400 students to gain an understanding of the indigenous heritage of Centennial Park through an interpretation program and an intensive study of the Park through the “100 Views Project”. the Project encourages schools to choose a local icon and celebrate the community and history of the area through art and creative writing.

Sydney boys high School requested funding for streamwatch test kits and associated measurement materials to monitor pollution and record alien species.

Conserving our environmental heritagethe Foundation was awarded a $43,750 grant, through the nsW heritage Grants 2008-09 Program for the restoration of the historic Centennial Park round house Weather station.

the weather station is only one of two surviving examples of a rarer type of weather station known as a ‘round house’. only two locations in nsW housed this style of weather station – Centennial Park and sydney’s observatory hill.

the project involved the reconstruction of the historically significant Weather station, maximising retention of the original fabric and interpretation of its story and meteorological practice during the early 1900s. the round house is now located off Parkes drive adjacent to the Bird sanctuary in Centennial Park.

the official launch was held on 25 June 2009, and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of interested community members and Year 3 students from Paddington Public school.

the Foundation would like to acknowledge the financial contribution of the heritage Branch, nsW department of Planning, and the technical expertise of retired Bureau of Meteorology observations Manager, terry Bluett, to this project.


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the inaugural evergreen dinner Guests enjoyed the inaugural evergreen dinner in the new Centennial Parklands restaurant

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the eveRgReen dinneRa key task for the Foundation for 2008-09 was to establish a new annual fundraising event in the sydney social calendar. this event was to raise funds for specific projects across Centennial Parklands.

the result was the inaugural evergreen dinner.

the dinner was held on saturday 11 october 2008 and was a resounding success with more than $60,000 raised towards the new education Precinct in Centennial Parklands.

the guests were able to enjoy the first event to be held in the newly refurbished Centennial Parklands restaurant and be entertained by MC James o’loghlin.

the Foundation acknowledges and appreciates the generous support of the following people and organisations that made this event possible:

Principal Sponsor: Centennial Parklands dining

Major Sponsors: Form over Function, innovative Production services, kiehl’s since 1851, Cascade Green, tamburlaine Vineyard

Supporters: Green tomato Cars, Culligan Water, Vitamin X advertising, the alison Principle, Climate Friendly

raffle Prizes kindly donated by: aWr Wines, Centennial stables, earth Food store, electrolux home Products, Fuzzy, la sala, lexus australia, lloyd lomas salon, Marque restaurant, Moore Park Golf, Paperbark Camp, Polo in the City, Pratten Boutique, Pure spirits, the Bark hyatt, tim Brown Meditation, true Blue Cruises and Walkies

Gift bags courtesy of: Camilla, Form over Function, kiehl’s since 1851.


fRiends oF Centennial Parklands

Volunteers assist with pond bank restoration works, Centennial Park

The Friends of Centennial Parklands is a key group and an important avenue by which the Foundation can engage and foster community support and involvement in the Parklands. Friends membership contributions fund environmental and educational projects across the Parklands.

this year, contributions totalled $23,619 which supported our Green Corps trainees with plant materials for pond restoration projects and provided for educational equipment.

the Friends program has also hosted a number of events and activities throughout the year, including Friends-only Moonlight Cinema event evenings, free Photography in the Parklands courses, and rose pruning demonstrations.

Membership increased by around 38 per cent over the year, and totalled 393 members as at 30 June 2009.

Further information on the program is available at: www.friends.net.au

Volunteers the Centennial Parklands Volunteer Program is an important opportunity for the community to contribute directly to environmental projects

in 2008-09 our volunteers contributed 2,124 hours of invaluable support through a number of projects including bush regeneration, plant propagation, customer service and corporate volunteer opportunities.

More specifically:

• The bush regeneration Group rehabilitated two remnants of endangered eastern suburbs Banksia scrub located in Centennial Park. Work included manual weed removal, construction of fauna hides, dumped rubbish removal and the relocation of organic debris.

• The nursery Growing Group propagated exotic species found within the Parklands. the Foundation funded the construction of a new plant propagation and nursery facility at the education Precinct with the long term view of propagating plants

that could be used for planting within the Parklands and eventually raise funds through plant sales.

• customer Service volunteers provided general information about the Parklands at the new Visitor information Counter, sharing their knowledge, enjoyment, and fondness of the Park with the many visitors that come to the Parklands.

• corporate volunteers undertook projects in 2008-09 which included garden restoration projects consisting of weeding, mulching and planting activities; pond bank weeding and planting of wetland plants; fauna surveying: mapping and recording numbers and distribution of species (particularly birdlife) within the Parklands; and litter collection around ponds.

Further information about volunteering and corporate volunteering opportunities are available at www.yourparklands.org.au

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• supporting the education Precinct project and providing funding for complementary educational and interpretive services

• implementation of a comprehensive and integrated fundraising and marketing strategy

• delivery of a second successful evergreen dinner in support of the Grand drive inner Circle tree planting project

• Maintaining and improving existing revenue streams and exploring new initiatives, while containing operational costs

• enhanced donor recognition program and associated events

• Building an endowment fund• Continuing to build the growth

and engagement of the Friends of Centennial Parklands supporter program

• increase in profile of the Foundation’s activities through media and promotions

the Foundation has developed a strategic Plan 2008-11 to guide the Foundation’s priorities, goals and key actions over the next three years regarding fundraising and support for the trust’s environmental and educational initiatives.

Priorities foR 2009-10

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Platinum nsW department of the environment and Climate Change and Water Visy

Gold australian Government Community Water Grants the henry Pollack Foundation

Silver Gilles and susan krygerheritage Branch, nsW department of Planning

anonymousthe renee Pollack Foundation

bronze australian Government envirofund Culligan Watersian Graham Jillian arnott

Mrs susan devenish-Meares sarah Whyte John Plummerthe dack Family

tanert Pty ltd the estate of Merrill armstrong V Festival australia

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Green CorpsGreening australia innovative Production services

MJW advertisingVitamin XVolunteers

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The achievements of 2008-09 could not have been possible without the generous support of a number of key organisations.

The board of the centennial Parklands foundation wishes to acknowledge and thank:• trustees and staff of the Centennial

Park and Moore Park trust

• Centennial Parklands volunteers• Friends of Centennial Parklands • Greening australia (nsW)• nsW department of the

environment, Climate Change and Water

• australian Government Community Water Grant Fund

• heritage Branch, nsW department of Planning

• Vitamin X advertising• Visy• Centennial Parklands dining• national trust (nsW)• Windgap Foundation• rabobank australia

hoW You Can help


the Foundation’s seven leaves campaign, created in conjunction with our corporate partner Vitamin X, provides the key ways in which supporters can help Centennial Parklands:

the seven most beautiful leaves in Centennial Parklands

1. leave a donationsupport our efforts to preserve the natural environmental value of Centennial Parklands. donations over $2 are tax deductible.

2. leave a treeCelebrate a birth, say ‘i love you’ or commemorate someone special with a $5,000 transplant Package or adopt an existing tree for $500.

3. leave as a FriendBecome a Friend of Centennial Parklands and support the work of the Foundation while enjoying a great range of discounts and benefits.

4. leave as a sponsorsponsor one of our native animals and help protect their habitat in the Parklands.

5. leave a Benchan ideal gift for the person who loves to sit, listen and reflect, or a way to create your own special place in the Parklands.

6. leave as a VolunteerJoin our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and help with bushland regeneration, nursery propagation and aquatic plantings.

7. leave a BequestCreate a living legacy for future generations by remembering the Foundation in your Will.

aCknoWledGeMentsPublished by – Centennial Parklands Foundation 2009

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ContaCt usCentennial Parklands Foundation locked Bag 15, Paddington nsW 2021

Parklands office (behind Centennial Parklands dining) Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

Visitor information counter, Banksia Way Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Weekends 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

Phone: (02) 9339 6699 Fax: (02) 9332 2148 email: [email protected] Web: www.yourparklands.org.au

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