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President’s Report Phil Harper
Firstly, it is a privilege to be entrusted in the role of President of Deaf Sports Australia, taking over from David Peters who has left an enormous legacy of 30 years of committed involvement, not only on the national stage but international as well. David is still around and is a valued advisor and resource.
The Board welcomed two new members, Dean Barton Smith AM and Alex Jones both bringing a wealth of experience in sport, marketing, community development and capacity building.
Each Board member has a portfolio they are responsible for. These include:
Phil Harper (President, membership re-‐structure) Kathryn O’Brien (Legal, Planning and Policies) Darren Howell (Finance) Marnie Kerridge (Australian Deaf Games) Alex Jones (National Sports and Membership re-‐structure) Ricky Bryan (Marketing) Dean Barton Smith (International Sports)
Our organisation continues to consolidate and grow as we improve our ability to secure funds outside of our core funding channel, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). We continue to explore our capacity to improve our profile not only with the deaf and hard of hearing community but the wider sporting community as well. We have had some successes which are outlined further in the Annual Report.
A key initiative that DSA has been working towards over the last 18 months has been the change in membership structure. Where in the past, our national Deaf Sport organisations (NDSO’s) have been independent organisations with some at serious risk of survival and without legal and financial stability, we have changed the membership model to where they become an internal part of the DSA organisation. This change offers protection from legal, financial and administrative tasks and risks, reduced financial outlays and allows them to focus purely on their sport program. Importantly, the change also allows DSA to better support each Deaf sport organisation to consolidate, grow and improve their relationship with national sport organisations (eg; Deaf Tennis Australia with Tennis Australia). It is anticipated that this membership change will be completed early in 2016.
The Deaf Sports Australia Strategic Plan 2015 -‐ 2018 continues to be an important guide and providing goalposts from which the Board of Directors and staff can govern and manage the organisation. The Strategic Plan is approved by our members and also the ASC.
Key strategic pillars listed below illustrate the goal and the outcomes achieved over the last 12 months.
1. To Ensure Effective Leadership and Management of the Business Enterprise Outcomes
• Completed a Board Performance Evaluation (February 2015).
• Developed a strategic Board Succession Plan policy.
• Conducted Board workshops where a number of plans and polices were updated and reviewed.
• Completed and reviewed our Risk Management and Assessment Plan.
• Developed a financial sustainability plan including seeking alternate funding sources.
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2. To Encourage and Contribute to the promotion and growth of Deaf Sports in Australia
• Expanded the Active Deaf program to include:
-‐ Active Deaf Kids
-‐ Active Deaf Sport Clubs program
-‐ Active Deaf High Performance program
(information on the Active Deaf program is available further in the Sport Development Officer report).
• The Active Deaf Kids Program has consolidated with the collaboration with State Deaf Sport Organisations to shareprogram operation responsibilities.
• Monthly eNews was distributed with the Active Hands subscribers increasing by 3% growth.
• The DSA website has been updated and content continues to be renewed on a fortnightly basis.
• An increase in social media channels by 63% for Facebook and 74% for Twitter.
• Sourcing support and funds for a Deaf Sports app to enable quick dissemination of information and training to deafand hard of hearing people as well as interested people in the wider sports network such as parents,administrators, coaches and sports players.
• We were fortunate to receive an Australian Sports Commission Women in Sport Leadership Grant that has enabledfour deaf women to commence studies in a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation. The course is administered byAFL Sports Ready
• Our Deaf Sport Ambassadors program continues with many assisting our Active Deaf Kids program -‐ moreinformation can be see at http://www.deafsports.org.au/ambassadors.
• Sourced funding for a Membership Development and Sports program staff member to support a key strategic goal,including database development.
• Completion of the Deaf Sports in Australia and Deaflympians displays cabinet at the National Sports Museum(NSM) to be launched in October 2015. It is understood that it is the first time a national museum has recognisedDeaf sport anywhere in the world. DSA was pleased to partner with NSM and Conexu Foundation who assisted withenabling the stories about the display to be accessible in Auslan and captions via their OpenAccess Tours app.
3. To Oversee, Manage and Coordinate participation of Australian deaf sports people in National and International DeafSports events
• A 2016 Australian Deaf Games Games Organising Committee (GOC) has been hard at work organising to managethe event in Adelaide, January 2016. DSA has worked closely with the GOC in a number of key areas includingpartnership building, fundraising, sponsorship, program advice and management and Games awareness raising.
• Assisting National Deaf Sport organisations with their involvement in International Deaf Sport Worldchampionships including swimming, tennis, lawn bowls and basketball plus a Pacific tour for Rugby
• Continued the development of working relationships via Memoranda of Understanding agreements with NationalSports Organisations (NSOs).
• Managed the forming of an Australian team to attend the 7th Asian Pacific Games in Taoyuan, Taiwan in October2015. This included the appointment of a Chef de Mission (Bryn Davies) and sourcing funding to assist the teamwith reduced costs.
• Explore the development of our new Active Deaf High Performance program to support young deaf athletes withtheir aspirations to achieve at higher levels.
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• Re-‐alignment of the Deaf sport major event calendar to fit in with our high performance program. The next Australian Deaf Games will be held in 2018 which will help support selection and preparation for the next 2019 Asian Pacific Deaf Games and 2021 Deaflympics.
• Working with IOC Oceania to assist funding of a sport development program in Oceania including Fiji, Samoa and other regional countries.
4. To Foster and Develop ongoing and meaningful relationships with all Stakeholders
• Expand the number of new partnerships that support and enhance the achievements of DSA’s objectives. These partnership relationships are a key to DSA’s sustainability and reduction in dependence on ASC funding channels. Currently we have good relationships with:
• Working with the NSW Deaf Sport community and the Deaf Society (NSW) to solicit funding from the NSW government to re-‐establish a Deaf Sport and Recreation NSW organisation.
• DSA’s Membership re-‐structure which is ongoing and will be completed by early 2016.
The General Managers Report will outline more detail of the many activities and initiatives listed above.
On behalf of the DSA Board and staff, I would like to sincerely thank the Australian Sports Commission for their ongoing support and commitment to supporting our organisation and services. Their trust in our ability to faithfully and successfully carry out our goals and plans is critical to our confidence in presenting to the community as a strong and robust organisation.
I would also like to thank the National Sport Organisations who have shown confidence in our strategic goals working more closely with us and signing long-‐term memorandum of understanding agreements with DSA.
Kevan Gosper has been a wonderful Patron to our organisation and has continually responded to our requests for advice and support, particularly more recently with the IOC Oceania organisation. We thank him for his continued support, despite his heavy commitments elsewhere in the sport arena.
Our work could not succeed without our wonderful and dedicated team at both Board and staff level. I would like
to personally thank all Board members for their excellent contribution over the last 12 months and look forward to furthering our task successes in the next 12 months. On behalf of the Board, our members and the deaf and hard of hearing sport communities, I would like to thank our dedicated staff team, Garry West-‐Bail and Irena Farinacci for their determination and cooperation in ensuring DSA operates successfully.
I am thoroughly enjoying my time as President of DSA and I try hard to maintain contact with everyone as far as I am able to ensure our Board is ‘in touch’ with our community. I look forward to the next 12 months with the Australian Deaf Games in January 2016 and hope to see many of you there in Adelaide to enjoy sport, culture and social events; and, also the completion of our all-‐important membership structural change which will help sustain the continuance of deaf sporting participation and opportunities in the future.
-‐ State Deaf Sport Organisations (WA, SA, Victoria, ACT, NSW and QLD)
-‐ National Sports Organisations
-‐ Australian Hearing
-‐ Deaf Society (NSW)
-‐ Vicdeaf
-‐ Conexu Foundation
-‐ Deafness Forum Australia
-‐ Llewellyn Communications
-‐ School Sports Australia
-‐ Deaf Children Australia
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Message from the Australian Sports Commission The past year has seen has seen considerable success and progress for Australian sport, as the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and national sporting organisations (NSOs) continue to build on our nation’s proud sporting tradition.
The Government’s 2014–15 investment of nearly $120 million into Australian sport continues to be refined to ensure funding is aligned to sports with the greatest potential to contribute to Australia’s Winning Edge 2012–2022 targets, and drive greater participation outcomes for sport.
The sporting landscape has changed rapidly in recent years, as have the options for people’s scarce leisure time. More than ever before, sport faces tough competition for our attention from electronic media and other sedentary pursuits.
In March the Commission launched Play.Sport.Australia. — our plan to help NSOs build participation in sport and make sure all Australians enjoy its benefits. Sports have the opportunity to attract more than 4.5 million Australians into their communities. It’s important that we work together to ensure that more Australians, particularly young Australians, participate in sport more often and that we have strong sporting organisations that deliver the products and opportunities Australians want.
Other highlights in 2014–15 included:
• The transition to Sporting Schools and the development of its website — the main portal for sporting organisations, schools, coaches and parents to access this $100 million program which aims to reach more than 850,000 children.
• The development of the AusPlay survey — The ASC has committed to introducing a new national survey to better understand how Australians engage with, and play, sport. Good decisions require good data and this initiative by the ASC is critical.
And through Australia’s Winning Edge we will continue to give our athletes the best chances at international success.
So now, more than ever, we have a clear plan to make sure all Australians enjoy sport and maximise our chances of success. On behalf of the ASC I thank you for your hard work in helping us achieve these goals and I look forward to working with you in to the future.
John Wylie AM Chair Australian Sports Commission
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General Manager’s Report Garry West-‐Bail Deaf Sports Australia (DSA) via a strong governance oversight continues to strengthen its business model. Our hard won positive recognition from the Australian Sports Commission (via the Annual Sports Performance Review) highlights our improving sustainable position that will be further strengthened by the “New Membership Structure”. As mentioned in last years report we need to be cognisant of the individuals (members) needs but there satisfaction of these needs must be in concert with the overall groups wants and needs”. I am appreciative of our members who have accepted and adopted this new membership direction that will be provide an improved capacity for DSA and our members. GOOD GOVERNANCE UNDERPINS SUCCESS The Australian Sports Commission continues updating its Mandatory Governance Principles. The following are excerpts from the ASC Principles (2015) that outline the direction that National Sporting Organisations need to take and monitor: “It is important for all organisations to continually set a higher standard of governance and work with stakeholders to adopt best practice across the sport. These standards provide a benchmark: “One of the key aims is to ensure national sporting organisations (NSO): ‘... have the structure, workforce and leadership capacity to develop successful programs to achieve competitive results and to spend taxpayer funding effectively.’ Achieving targets and achieving participation outcomes require accountability from NSOs: Confidence in the leadership capacity and capability of sports — particularly in relation to management, governance, internal controls and business systems — is acknowledged as being critical. Sports will be required to demonstrate good leadership, governance and administration as part of the annual investment and review process.” There are twenty-‐one individual principles under the following headings: 1. Structure for sport 2. Board composition and operation 3. Sport transparency, reporting and integrity It is pleasing to note that Deaf Sports Australia operates effectively under these guiding principles with the Board continually monitoring and addressing them. Initiatives, Challenges and Developments
• The DSA Board has adopted a new corporate brand that highlights a suite of current and new services / programs. These are the Active Deaf Kids Program, the Active Deaf Sports Club Program, the Active Deaf Sports Program and the Active Deaf High Performance Program
• With confirmation of the continuation of the ADF funding (2015/16) from the ASC we aim to continue developing guidelines and resources that will empower our SDSO’s to conduct ADK programs and workshops
• With confirmation of a one off new round of funding from ASC (2015/16) for the roll out of the New Membership Structure we aim to employ a part time Membership Officer to work with all DSA Members
• We have developed a database of individuals who have submitted audiograms for athlete classification. This information is being shared appropriately with a number of National Sporting Organisations (NSO). This database together with information received from our Members will play a very important role in our relationship with the ASC. The data will be useful in tracking and monitoring our participation numbers plus it will improve our connection with the deaf and hard of hearing community of Australia
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• The DSA Five Strategic Goals Plan has been updated to reflect these new strategic directions and in particular how they connect with the Governments National Disability Strategy
• The Deaf Starting System (DSS) continues to be a required and important resource but unfortunately we are not getting any movement on developing a small more mobile and relatively inexpensive system that can be used by an individual athlete. We are still pursuing this to achieve a result
• During the year we have continued working with a number of identified NSO’s who have supported and developed a number of new initiatives
• During the year we have worked on developing new sources of fundraising. Whilst relatively modest, the funds have helped our cash flow
• The ASC has completed their 2014/15 Annual Sport Performance Review Summary with DSA that highlights high pass marks in all categories
• Planning continued for the opening (mid October 2015) of the display cabinet at the National Sports Museum (NSM) that will highlight the history of Australians at the Deaflympics -‐ thank you to the wonderful staff at the NSM led by Helen Walpole and Megan Rowland. In addition thank you to Anne Bremner for her extensive knowledge regarding Deaf Sports in Australia and to the members of our selection committee
• The NSW Deaf Sport Committee and the NT Deaf Sport Committee continued to progress and create their own footprints. The existence of these committees now provides a strong presence in these locations so as services and committee members and other volunteers can conduct programs locally. Importantly there is now a voice for the deaf and hard of hearing community in promoting the services to the respective local Governments. We plan to form a NSW legal entity by mid 2016 with the support of the NSW State Government thereby providing a strong presence in the State
• All year the 2016 Australian Deaf Games Organising Committee have been working tirelessly in putting in place the systems and plans for the January 2016 event
• The direction, form and structure of the DSA Strategic Plan is now reflected in the NSW, NT, Victoria and Queensland Plans. This therefore provides consistency and commitment to plans and pathways across most of Australia
• We conducted a successful 2014 DSA Awards and Deaflympics Reunion in February 2015
Acknowledgments Thank you to the Australian Sports Commission for their support and commitment to our organisation. In particular Amanda Beehag and Nat Brown have shown an insight and an understanding of our needs by providing important timely advice and support.
Thank you to all our Members for the understanding, patience, good humor and support.
I would like to thank the DSA Board of Directors for their support and commitment in pursuing a corporate structure that is driven by good and acceptable governance principles. There is a confidence that we are on the right track but there is and will continue to be much work to ensure DSA can continue to develop and prosper.
Thank you to our hard working 2016 Australian Deaf Games Organising Committee who has and is putting together an exciting program for what is hoped to be over 900 participants. In particular I would like to especially thank Johanna Plante for tireless work, professionalism, commitment and insight.
I would like to wish our retired President David Peters all the best as he pursues new interests and our new President Phil Harper the very best in his new role. Phil brings to the Board extensive experience in Deaf sports and a passion that will enhance the strength of our business network.
Irena Farinacci continues to play a key role in the DSA organisation, a role she is passionate and committed to. Her commitment to in particular the Active Deaf Kids Program has seen the program prosper and evolve into a key asset of DSA. I would like to thank her for her support in ensuring the services to the deaf and hard of hearing community are as professional as possible.
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GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW
During the year the DSA Board conducted a number of reviews, two of which are detailed below: 1. RISK ANALYSES AND EVALUATION The following are the key outcomes from the report: A. Strengths
• National Insurance Scheme • Corporate Policies and Plans including a governance overview • Effective Strategic Plan and Board Committees terms of references • Roll out of the new National Deaf Sports Committee structure • Adoption of the Active Deaf Brand that now incorporates the Active Deaf Kids Program, the Active Deaf Sports
Club Program, the Active Deaf Sports Program and the Active Deaf High Performance Program B. High Risk
• Members having limited funds to develop and improve services • DSA reliance on ASC funds • Data collection of individual members that provides information on trends
The DSA Board is working to improve and maximise the noted strengths and conversely it is developing new strategies and partnerships that aim at mitigating the highlighted risks 2. BOARD EVALUATION The following are key outcomes from the Board appraisal that was completed by each Board Member – the appraisal was evaluated by each member as how the individual saw himself or herself operating within the group plus how the individual saw the group dynamic work from an individuals perspective. The following is a summary of the overall outcomes:
1. Due Diligence – rated 7.5/10 – need to concentrate and work on risk assessment, transparency, communications between portfolios and consistency of message 2. Planning – rated 7.0 / 10 – need to concentrate on succession planning, networking and stakeholder development and connection 3. Meetings – rated 8.0 / 10 – ability to contribute was rated highly, development of Skype was good but need to look at alternatives, need to concentrate on key strategies and issues and ensure reports are timely 4. Group Dynamics – rated 8.0 /10 – are confidant to contribute noting Board Members are geographically spread 5. Stakeholder Management – rated 7.0 / 10 – a key area that is important for the development of DSA – need to identify new networking strategies 6. Networking – rated 6.0 / 10 – need to increase visibility and use calendar of events to ensure DSA Board presence
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7. Representation – rated 6.5 / 10 -‐ need to continually develop skills matrix for the Board 8. Financial Management -‐ rated 8.0 / 10 – positive reporting and processes in place to ensure monitoring and oversights are in place 9. Risk Management – rated 7.0 / 10 – great analysis in place but must continually review – reduce the gap between reporting and actual implementation
3. SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES Deaf Sports Australia in accordance with its Strategic Plan has identified the following priority objectives and pillars to achieve the Vision of the organisation “Building and Strengthening Opportunities for All”. Short Term
• To foster, educate and promote deaf people’s participation in sport. Strategy: Achieved through the continued review and development of policies and plans directed at the Active Deaf Kids Program and DSA Members.
• Continually advocate, educate and inform the mainstream sporting structure. Strategy: Achieved through working with National Sporting Organisations (NSO) and developing practical deaf friendly and workable agreements. Strategy: Development of a DSA National Classification database together with sport specific databases with identified NSOs.
• Ensure effective leadership and management. Strategy: Achieved through continual review of and update of the strategic plan and risk assessment plan.
• Improve communication and promotion of the DSA services and programs. Strategy: Achieved through the continue development, roll out and access to all forms of communication channels. Long Term
• Oversee and host deaf sporting events. Strategy: Achieved through the development of support policies, programs and guidelines for all stakeholders.
• Foster relationships with mainstream sports and identified deaf organisations. Strategy: Achieved by developing working relationships that create mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Achieve a sustainable governance and management approach that fosters leadership and mentoring in deaf sports.
Strategy: Achieved through monitoring and working towards best practice procedures and outcomes.
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Measurements of Success Management, monitoring and performance measurement of the objectives of Deaf Sports Australia occur through detailed operational plans and budgetary processes that are directly linked to the plans of the organisation. The General Manager reports to the Board of Directors monthly whilst budgetary reports are supplied to the Audit Sub-‐Committee on a monthly basis to compare and monitor financial budgets to actual expenditure. 4. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activities of Deaf Sports Australia during the financial year were in line with the policies, regulations and constitution of the organisation and can be categorized in four main key result areas:
1. Governance 2. Participation 3. Development and Promotion 4. Competitions
The following activities were undertaken in pursuit of the strategies noted below:
• Continued review and updating of policies and including but not limited to a review of the membership protection policy, constitution and Membership Structure (Improved Governance).
• Continued roll out and improvement in the service provision of the Active Deaf Kids Program to increase numbers of school aged children playing sport (Increased participation in the sport).
• Development of a connection from schools to clubs via a working relationship with NSOs (increase in participation and retention in sports).
• Continued development of the website and connection with all social communication mediums (Development and Promotion).
• Preparation for and finalisation of structure and reporting network for the 2016 Australian Deaf Games (Competitions).
All above activities contributed to the short and long term objectives of Deaf Sports Australia. 5. BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE Attendance between July 2014 to June 2015.
Board Member Name Number of Meetings
Attendance
David Peters (retired November 2014) 3 2 Phil Harper 8 8 Ricky Bryan 8 6 Marnie Kerridge 8 8 Kathryn O’Brien 8 7 Darren Howell 8 6 Alex Jones (joined November 2014) 4 4 Dean Barton-‐Smith (joined November 2014) 4 4
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Active Deaf Kids Program Ever since we started rolling out the Active Deaf Kids program since its inception, it has been an incredible ride having seen so many deaf and hard of hearing students enjoy the opportunity to take part in sport alongside their like-‐minded peers. It is also extremely rewarding seeing shy students become confident in themselves throughout the sports clinics by participating in activities and making new friends. Seeing the many young deaf and hard of hearing kids reminded me of when I was a younger girl as I found sports to be the best way to develop confidence in myself and build on new skills. It felt like experiencing déjà vu when I observe the many participants who come out of their shells during the sports clinics. The past year continued to see an increase in the number of participants in the ADK program along with visits to Alice Springs, NT and Dubbo, NSW for the first time. Our partnerships with National Sports Organisations have given their coaches the opportunity to learn inclusive skills when coaching deaf and hard of hearing athletes during the Multi Sports Day clinics. It has been fantastic observing the coaches’ enthusiasm and involvement throughout the clinics. The experience for deaf and hard of hearing participants is further enhanced by the opportunity to meet young deaf and hard of hearing adult Mentors who play sport, learn about life stories and be trained by them. As a result of observing the need for coaches to be well educated on inclusive practises, DSA recently established an “Active Deaf Sports Club” program where coaches undertake a course that sees it being accredited as a deaf friendly inclusive club or association. This program is being run in partnership with Deaf Accessible Business Network that delivers the Auslan class component to participants. Apart from having coaches from National Sports Organisations run clinics, both Athletics Australia and Swimming Australia have a Classification System where athletes competing in Athletes with Multi Disability (AWD) events are required to undergo assessment to determine their eligibility for this program. We have seen a great increase of deaf and hard of hearing athletes competing in the AWD events during the past 12 months. Mainstream sports organisations also had the opportunity to run weekly sports programs such as with Hockey Victoria and Football Victoria where they ran six weekly sessions for students at Victorian College for the Deaf and St Mary’s School. It has been fantastic observing these sports organisations take on the initiative in providing sports clinics to deaf and hard of hearing students. Fundraising for the ADK program proved to be quite challenging as we were not able to reach our target through the #earselfie campaign. However, we will continue to pursue other avenues to ensure that the ADK program continues to run in the years to come. In addition to the “Active Deaf” brand, we will also focus on developing the “Active Deaf High Performance Program”. This will be an important program where selection processes for Australian Teams will be reformed and to the highest standard to ensure the success of our athletes at international competitions.
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Snapshot of ADK Program Multi Sports Day Clinics
• 29th July 2014, Perth, WA • 27th August 2014, Canberra, ACT • 11th September 2014, Darwin, NT • 18th September 2014, Central Coast, NSW • 19th September 2014, Sydney, NSW • 24th September 2014, Melbourne, VIC • 5th March 2015, Adelaide, SA • 7th March 2015, Wodonga, VIC • 21st March 2015, Melbourne, VIC • 29th April 2015, Canberra, ACT • 5th May 2015, Dubbo, NSW • 7th May 2015, Central Coast, NSW • 8th May 2015, Sydney, NSW • 28th May 2015, Perth, WA • 1st June 2015, Hobart, TAS • 2nd June 2015, Deloraine, TAS
A total of 1,200 kids from over 80 schools participated in the Active Deaf Kids program. Other events:
• Silent Touch Football Challenges, 26, 27, 28 & 29 August 2014 in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and Gold Coast • Deaf Festival, 18 October 2014, Sydney, NSW • Combined Schools Sports Day – 23 October 2014, Melbourne, VIC • Big Day Out, 11 November 2014, Melbourne, VIC • Auslan in Sports Workshop -‐ 2nd May 2015 -‐ with Deaf Children Australia. This workshop was aimed at educating
graduate Auslan Interpreters on sports specific sign language and how to work with deaf and hard of hearing participants in sporting environments.
I would like to thank the many teachers, parents and students for taking part in the Active Deaf Kids program. Also special thanks to the coaches and deaf/hard of hearing mentors for their support. In addition, I would like to thank our ADK Ambassador Jamie-‐Lee Lewis for being a fantastic role model and staunch supporter of the program. Our National Sports Organisations are also to be commended for their involvement with the ADK program. Most importantly, I would like to thank Garry West-‐Bail and the DSA Board for their wonderful guidance and support. Also, I thank Amanda Beehag, Natalie Brown and the Australian Sports Commission for their support of the Active Deaf Kids program. I am proud of their support especially given that the ADK program is a unique concept. Irena Farinacci Sports Development Officer
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
Auditor's Independence Declaration In accordance with the requirements of section 60.40 of the Australian Charities and Not-‐for-‐profits Commission Act 2012, as the auditor for the audit of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2015 there have been no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Saward Dawson Chartered Accountants
Tim Flowers Partner Date: 30 September 2015 Blackburn VIC
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Statement of Income and Expenditure and Other Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 Note $ $
Revenue 2 310,718 454,427
Accounting and audit fees (8,242) (7,855) Administration costs (15,647) (6,006) Sofia 2013 Deaflympics expense 3 - (211,571) Australian Deaf Games expense 3 (12,441) (23,780) Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (11,231) (13,636) Employee benefits expense (168,778) (123,690) Grants paid - (1,909) Interpreting services (7,998) (8,782) Lease expense (5,182) (4,800) Legal and insurance cost (8,074) (6,231) Travel expenses (20,815) (16,649) Sports promotion expenses (9,214) (7,551) Events and conference expense (2,551) (4,517) Website development (3,060) (4,895) Other expenses (21,788) (17,739) Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 15,697 (5,184) Other comprehensive income: Items that will be reclassified subsequently to surplus or deficit when
specific conditions are met - - Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to surplus or deficit - - Total other comprehensive income - -
Total comprehensive income for the year 15,697 (5,184)
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Statement of Income and Expenditure and Other Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 Note $ $
Revenue 2 310,718 454,427
Accounting and audit fees (8,242) (7,855) Administration costs (15,647) (6,006) Sofia 2013 Deaflympics expense 3 - (211,571) Australian Deaf Games expense 3 (12,441) (23,780) Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (11,231) (13,636) Employee benefits expense (168,778) (123,690) Grants paid - (1,909) Interpreting services (7,998) (8,782) Lease expense (5,182) (4,800) Legal and insurance cost (8,074) (6,231) Travel expenses (20,815) (16,649) Sports promotion expenses (9,214) (7,551) Events and conference expense (2,551) (4,517) Website development (3,060) (4,895) Other expenses (21,788) (17,739) Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 15,697 (5,184) Other comprehensive income: Items that will be reclassified subsequently to surplus or deficit when
specific conditions are met - - Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to surplus or deficit - - Total other comprehensive income - -
Total comprehensive income for the year 15,697 (5,184)
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Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2015
2015 2014 Note $ $
ASSETS
Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 290,433 76,367 Trade and other receivables 5 23,945 13,517 Financial assets 6 110,371 93,488 Other current assets 7 47,156 1,410
Total current assets 471,905 184,782
Non-current assets Financial assets 6 177,025 177,025 Property, plant and equipment 8 7,509 14,946 Intangible assets 9 5,981 6,431 Total non-current assets 190,515 198,402
TOTAL ASSETS 662,420 383,184
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities Trade and other payables 10 48,528 22,467 Employee benefits 11 13,380 4,281 Other current liabilities 12 285,019 56,640 Total current liabilities 346,927 83,388
TOTAL LIABILITIES 346,927 83,388
NET ASSETS 315,493 299,796 EQUITY Reserves 13 129,700 113,927 Retained earnings 185,793 185,869
TOTAL EQUITY 315,493 299,796
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Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 Retained Development NDSC/SDSO Earnings Fund reserve Reserves Total
$ $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2014 185,869 113,927 - 299,796 Surplus/(Deficit) attributable to members 15,697 - - 15,697
Transfers to/from reserves NDSO reserves (15,773) - 15,773 -
Balance at 30 June 2015 185,793 113,927 15,773 315,493
2014 Retained Development NDSC/SDSO Earnings Fund reserve Reserves Total
$ $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2013 203,443 101,537 - 304,980 Deficit attributable to members (5,184) - - (5,184)
Transfers to/from reserves - Development Fund Reserve (12,390) 12,390 - -
Balance at 30 June 2014 185,869 113,927 - 299,796
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Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 Note $ $
Cash from operating activities:
Receipts from customers 548,705 172,694 Payments to suppliers and employees (328,012) (294,394) Interest received 13,600 16,252
Net cash used in operating activities 14 234,293 (105,448) Cash flows from investing activities:
Placement of term deposits (16,883) (2,476) Payment for intangibles (2,400) (6,875) Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (944) (6,800)
Net cash used by investing activities (20,227) (16,151)
Net Cash decreases in cash and cash equivalents 214,066 (121,599) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 76,367 197,966
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 4 290,433 76,367
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies The directors have prepared the financial statements on the basis that the company is a non-reporting entity because there are no users who are dependent on its annual financial statements. These financial statements are therefore special purpose financial statements that have been prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission Regulation 2013. The company is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the mandatory Australian Accounting Standards applicable to entities reporting under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, the Australian Charities and Not-For- Profits Commission Regulation 2013 and the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the directors have determined are appropriate to meet the needs of members. Such accounting policies are consistent with those of previous periods unless stated otherwise. The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs unless otherwise stated in the notes. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. The financial statements were authorised and approved for issue on the date stated in the Director's Declaration. Accounting Policies (a) Comparative Figures
Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts.
(c) Impairment of Assets
At the end of each reporting period, directors review the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of income and expenditure and other comprehensive income.
(d) Intangible Assets
Software Software is recorded at cost. Software has a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. The company has applied an estimated useful life of three years.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(e) Income Tax No provision for income tax has been raised as the company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(f) Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses less depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Plant and Equipment 20-33% The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.
(g) Employee Benefits
Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled (undiscounted). Contributions are made by the entity to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. Long service leave is accrued after five consecutive years of continuous employment. Long service leave has been measured at the amounts at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the obligation is settled.
(h) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(i) Revenue Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the entity obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. Grant income specifically related to future events is deferred until the event occurds except to the extent that there are directly attributable expenses expended against the grant income. Refundable athlete registration fees are recognised in the period the games occur. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.
Other revenue is recognised when the right to receive the revenue has been established.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). (j) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers.
(k) Unearned grant income
The entity receives grant monies to fund projects either for contracted periods of time or for specific projects irrespective of the period of time required to complete those projects. It is the policy of the entity to treat grant monies as unearned grant income in the statement of financial position where the entity is contractually obliged or has been specifically advised to provide the services in a subsequent financial period to when the grant is received or in the case of specific project grants where the project has not been completed.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(l) Economic dependence Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited is dependent on the Australian Sports Commission for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report the directors have no reason to believe the Australian Sports Commission will not continue to support Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited.
(m) Accounts payable
Accounts payable represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the company during the reporting period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amount being normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.
(n) Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables include amounts due from donors and any outstanding grant receipts. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
2 Revenue
Operating activities - Grant income 199,966 179,440 - Donations 12,915 167 - Interest revenue 13,578 15,270 - Reserved income from National Deaf Sporting
Committees or State Deaf Sporting Organisations 15,533 -
- Fundraising income 2,000 13,627 - Australian Deaf Games income 56,457 12,142 - Sofia 2013 Deaflympics income - 226,891 - Other income 10,269 6,890
Total Revenue 310,718 454,427
3 Surplus from Ordinary Activities
(a) Expenses
Depreciation and amortisation: - plant and equipment 8,381 9,071 - software 2,850 4,565
Total depreciation and amortisation expense 11,231 13,636
Audit fees 5,600 5,300 Other services: Financial statements and grant acquittal 2,300 2,100 Sofia 2013 Deaflympics expense - 211,571 Australian Deaf Games expense 56,457 23,780
(b) Significant revenue
The following significant revenue items are relevant in explaining the financial performance: Non-reciprocal Australian Sports Commission operating grant 197,282 172,718 Sofia 2013 Deaflympics income - 226,891
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
4 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand 500 500 Cash at bank 238,095 24,942 Short-term bank deposits 51,838 50,925
290,433 76,367
5 Trade and Other Receivables
CURRENT Trade receivables 15,792 5,341 Interest receivable 8,153 8,176
23,945 13,517
6 Financial Assets
CURRENT Term deposits 110,371 93,488
110,371 93,488
NON CURRENT Term deposits 177,025 177,025
177,025 177,025
7 Other Assets
CURRENT Prepayments 47,156 1,410
47,156 1,410
8 Plant and equipment
At cost 53,307 52,363 Less accumulated depreciation (45,798) (37,417)
Total plant and equipment 7,509 14,946
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
9 Intangible Assets
Computer Software - Website At cost 30,467 28,067 Less accumulated amortisation (24,486) (21,636)
5,981 6,431
10 Trade and other payables
CURRENT Trade and other payables 48,528 22,467
48,528 22,467
11 Provisions
CURRENT Employee benefits 13,380 4,281
13,380 4,281
12 Other Liabilities
CURRENT Grant income received in advance 285,019 56,640
285,019 56,640
13 Reserves Development Fund Reserve The development fund reserve is used for the development of athletes in preparation for games. NDSC/SDSO Reserves National Deaf Sporting Committee or State Deaf Sporting Organisation ("NDSC/SDSO") Reserves relate to the surplus funds received from the operations of individual sporting subcommittees. These funds are reserved for the use of individual subcommittees to run sporting events in future financial periods.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 14 Cash Flow Information
(a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with result for the year
2015 2014 $ $
Net surplus/(deficit) for the year 15,697 (5,184)
Non-cash flows in result Depreciation and amortisation 11,231 13,636
Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables (10,428) 683 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (45,746) 197,710 Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals 26,061 (11,156) Increase/(decrease) in other current liabilities 228,379 (299,592) Increase/(decrease) in provisions 9,099 (1,545)
Cashflow from operations 234,293 (105,448)
15 Company Details
Registered office The registered office of the company is:
Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited Level 3 340 Albert Street East Melbourne Vic 3002
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Director's Declaration
In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited, the directors of the entity declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes satisfy the requirement of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012
and:
a) comply with the Australian Accounting Standards applicable to the company; and
b) give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 30 June 2015 and of its financial performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements
2. In the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and available.
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Independent Audit Report to the members of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited
Report on the financial report
We have audited the attached financial report, being a special purpose financial report of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited (the company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the statement of income and expenditure and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration.
Directors' responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and have determined that the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements, which form part of the financial report, are appropriate to meet the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The directors' responsibility also includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have conducted our audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards. These standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, provided to the directors of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report.
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Independent Audit Report to the members of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited Auditor's opinion In our opinion the financial report of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited is in accordance with the Australian Charities and Not for-profits Commission Act 2012, including:
a. giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on
that date; and b. with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1 and the Australian Charities and Not-for profits
Commission Act 2012.
Basis of Accounting
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors’ financial reporting responsibilities under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.
Saward Dawson Chartered Accountants
Tim Flowers
Partner
Dated: 30 September 2015
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Deaf Sports Australia Members STATE MEMBERS: Deaf Sports Recreation Queensland, Deaf Sports Recreation South Australia, Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria, Western Australian Deaf Recreation Association, Deaf Advocacy, Sport and Recreation ACT, Deaf Society of NSW (associate member) NT Deaf Sports Committee, NSW Deaf Sport Committee
NATIONAL MEMBERS: Deaf Basketball Australia, Deaf Lawn Bowls Australia, Deaf Cricket Australia, Australian Deaf Darts Association, Australian Deaf Eight Ball Association, Deaf Golf Australia, Deaf Netball Australia, Australian Deaf Squash Association, Deaf Aquatics Australia, Deaf Tennis Australia, Australian Deaf Ten Pin Bowling Association, Deaf Volleyball Australia, Australian Deaf Rugby 7, Australian Deaf Rugby, Deaf Futsal Australia.
2016 Australian Deaf Games Organising Committee Johanna Plante – Games Project Manager Garry West-‐Bail -‐ Finance Leigh-‐Anne Edwards – Marketing & Communications Coordinator Katrina Lancaster-‐Maggs – Registration & Deaf Community Expo Marnie Kerridge – Sports Coordinator & DSA Board Representative Maria Williams – Volunteer Coordinator Helen Rothenberg – General Operations Tracy Stroop – Transport & Logistics Coordinator Gerry Shearim – Interpreter Coordinator Katie Walker – DCSSA Board Representative 2013-‐14 DSA Sports Awards Winners Male Athlete of the Year: Jack Besley (Golf) Female Athlete of the Year: Melinda Vernon (Triathlon) Coach of the Year: Brad Schofield (Athletics) Organisation of the Year: Murrumbeena Junior Football Club Volunteer of the Year: Emma Cairnduff (Hockey) Media Award: Stefan Armbruster (SBS) Rising Young Star Awards: Declan Campion, Jamie Howell and Alex Kirchner
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PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Supporting Partners
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Sports Partners
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NOTES
Deaf Sports Australia Level 3, 340 Albert Street East Melbourne VIC 3002
T: 03 9473 1191 F: 03 9473 1122
www.deafsports.org.au
www.activedeafkids.org.au
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