THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES · THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES ABN 21 952 195 236 A Company Limited by Guarantee The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2012

THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALESABN 21 952 195 236

A Company Limited by Guarantee

The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2012

OUR HISTORYThe Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of NSW was established in October 1913 at a special meeting at the Sydney Town Hall. Now known as the Deaf Society of NSW, the organisation has grown and adapted its services to respond to the changes within both the Deaf Community and the wider community over the past 99 years. Next year we will celebrate our Centenary and we are looking forward to inviting our supporters to a range of activities planned for this special year.

CORPORATE INFORMATION

ABN 21 952 195 236 Financial Planners JB Were Level 42, Governor Phillip Tower1 Farrar PlaceSydney NSW 2000

Deutsche Bank AGDeutsche Bank PlaceLevel 16Corner Phillip and Hunter StreetsSydney NSW 2000

Directors George Michael BarbouttisBreda CartyKenneth DeaconTiffany Fulde (retired October 2011)Anthony Alan GorringeMichael LockreyGillian Frances MahonyAlastair McEwinVivek PrabhuSusanne Alexandra RaeGlenn WelldonTodd James Wright

Auditor Benbow & PikeChartered AccountantsSuite 401 Level 454 Miller StreetNorth Sydney NSW 2060

Company Secretary Sharon Everson

Registered Office and

Principal Place of

Business

Suite 401 Level 469 Phillip StreetParramatta NSW 2150

Legal (Honorary) A M Houen, AMPatterson, Houen and ComminsPO Box 663North Sydney 2059

Bankers Commonwealth Bank of Australia94 Audley RoadPetersham NSW 2049

A highlight this year was the establishment of the Centenary History Sub-Committee who are working hard on creating a database of all our historical records, including photos from special ceremonies, such as laying of the foundation stone at the Stanmore Centre. These documents will be used to build the History Website to be launched as part of our Centenary in 2013.

A handwritten record of the historic meeting on 20 October 1913, chaired by the then Lord Mayor of Sydney, Sir Arthur Cocks, which established the Deaf Society of NSW.

From handwriting to the sophisticated equipment now utilised for visual communication – the Deaf Society has been at the forefront of change for the past 99 years.

This Annual Report was presented to members at the 99th Annual General Meeting held on 27 October 2012. Please let us know if you would like more information relating to the contents of this Report, or about any of our services and programs.



The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2012 1

PATRON

Her Excellency

Professor Marie Bashir AC,

Governor of New South Wales

VICE PATRON

Nola Colefax OAM

CONTENTS

Corporate Information and Our History IFC

Patrons, Vision, Mission and Highlights of the Year 1

Message from the President and the Chair 2

Message from the Chief Executive Officer 3

Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme andNola Colefax Tribute 3

Deaf-Friendly Families 4

Service Departments 5-7

Operations and Human Resources 8-11

Organisation Chart and Summary 12

Corporate Governance 13

Treasurer’s Report and Tables 14-15

Concise Financial Report 16-24

Membership and Acknowledgments IBC

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

• Piloted Sign Online – a web-based learning tool for Auslan students.

• Conducted two rounds of the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme which provides subsidised smoke alarms for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people.

• Established the Advocacy and Community Development Department to focus on lobbying for systemic change to enable deaf people to achieve their full human rights and strengthen the community.

• Auspiced the Deaf Festival 2011 at the new location on the banks of Parramatta River, Parramatta.

• Awarded the 2011 Diversity@Work Award for Employment and Inclusion of People with a Disability.

• NSW’s first accredited deaf First Aid instructors gained their qualifications through tailored training provided in conjunction with St John Ambulance.

• Established a partnership with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to implement the Sustainability Advantage program to boost our environmental performance.

RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

% Variance 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008

Operating Income 13% $5,743,896 $5,062,676 $4,984,439 $4,597,586 $5,686,361

Operating Expenditure 9% $5,363,365 $4,907,310 $4,878,474 $4,247,033 $3,976,197

Surplus 145% $380,531 $155,366 $105,965 $350,553 $1,710,164

Consumer & Community Services contacts 20% 22,452 18,044 21,664 18,954 15,269

Interpreting assignments -3% 6,806 7,019 5,780 4,456 4,084

Education and Training courses 33% 171 128 114 109 119

Employment - consumers placed 7% 39 36 22 38 35

VISIONEQUITY FOR DEAF PEOPLE

MISSIONWe work in partnership with the Deaf Community to enhance the quality of life of deaf people, strengthen the community and advocate for changes that will ensure fundamental rights and freedoms.



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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIR

Dear Members

As President and Chair of the Deaf Society of NSW, it gives us great pleasure to provide this report to you; in particular, to highlight some of the many achievements and events of the past year.

None of the achievements, events or the ongoing realisation of our vision of “Equity for Deaf People” would happen without our dedicated team in the Deaf Society’s offices around NSW. The Board would like to acknowledge our team and thank them for their positive contributions, dedication and commitment. We are sure that the whole team draws inspiration from the senior executive team (Sharon Everson, Colin Allen, Sharon Nann and Sheena Walters) and we are truly proud and thankful to have them manage the Society on our behalf.

This year again the Deaf Society was the recipient of a number of awards including the Diversity@Work Award; the AUSIT Highly Commended Award for the SLC NSW/ACT John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program and most recently the NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards for Excellence in the Workforce Development. This year, our team members have excelled, in particular with Anna Nardi (Program Supervisor – Accredited Auslan Courses), a graduate from the John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program, winning the award for National Interpreter of the Year 2011.

Our much loved Vice Patron Nola Colefax celebrated her 90th birthday this year, it was our great privilege to host a “This is your life” event to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

Other events and activities hosted by the Deaf Society through the year included supporting Deaf Australia’s winning bid to host the Deaf History International conference (to be held in 2018), jointly hosting a National Week of Deaf People panel event at NSW Parliament House, the first Deaf Festival on Parramatta River and for the first time in over ten years holding a joint Board/management retreat.

Last year we created Memoranda of Understanding with several organisations including the Ephpheta Centre, Deaf Australia (NSW), ASLIA NSW and Parents of Deaf Children. These vital links were strengthened through the year via mutual co-operation and willingness to partner in highlighting the needs of deaf people in Australia.

This year the Deaf Society has also been involved with the wider community and increased its participation in sector networks including NSW Police Force Disability Advisory Council, Better Start Initiative Stakeholders forum, as well as having staff involved with Deaf Australia NSW, Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association NSW, Australian Federation of Deaf Societies, World Federation of the Deaf and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters Boards.

Our translation team successfully completed projects including the NRMA Safe Driving videos, vital safety information about Asbestos, NSW Ombudsman, and a project with NSW Attorney General’s department.

The Deaf Society Roadshow travelled to Lismore and the South Coast to promote the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme and to advise of our new department - Advocacy and Community Development.

We are particularly looking forward to 2013 when the Deaf Society celebrates its Centenary; we are planning a wide range of events and activities, which include hosting the 2nd International World Federation of the Deaf Conference. We also look forward to continuing the realisation of our goals and vision.

We gratefully acknowledge and recognise all the Board members for their contributions to the governance and oversight of the Deaf Society throughout the year.

Lastly, but most importantly, we wish to acknowledge and congratulate our Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Everson, who will celebrate 35 years of dedicated service to the Deaf Society of NSW and the Deaf Community in September 2012.

Alastair McEwin Kenneth Deacon

PRESIDENT CHAIRPERSON

27 August 2012

Ken Deacon, Chairperson and Al McEwin, President




NOLA COLEFAX, OAM - THIS IS YOUR LIFE

Over 200 people attended this special event to celebrate the life of a woman who has inspired generations of deaf people with her love of life and her enduring and unlimited energy and whose contribution to the Deaf Community and the Deaf Society has spanned over 70 years. Nola remains active as a volunteer on many committees, including the recently established Centenary History Sub-Committee, and was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal in 1981 for her volunteer work with the Australian Theatre of the Deaf. We were delighted be co-hosts, together with the Australian Theatre of the Deaf and Sydney Deaf Seniors Group, in this celebration of the many achievements of our Vice Patron on her 90th birthday.

I am delighted to present the 2012 annual report to our supporters. I hope you enjoy learning about the Deaf Society of NSW’s activities during a busy year.

This year’s achievement of 88% of goals in our annual plan is due to our strong departmental management and the dedication and drive of all our staff under the guidance of an engaged and skilled Board of Directors, all of whom continue to demonstrate their commitment to our vision “Equity for Deaf People”.

It is always challenging to meet the dual requirements of responding to complex and immediate issues with a sense of urgency while continuing to focus on long term strategic goals designed to achieve our mission. I believe we have dealt with these challenges successfully this year as we continued to ensure the quality, availability and suitability of existing programs while implementing innovative projects.

Next year marks the Deaf Society’s Centenary and I look forward to continuing to work with our inspiring team as well as members of the Deaf Community in not only celebrating this exciting milestone, but also in ensuring that we continue to identify creative ways

to improve opportunities for deaf people. This will be particularly important as new government approaches to individualised funding are implemented.

Sharon EversonCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER27 August 2012

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Our Executive Team - Sharon Nann, Director of Operations (Administration), Colin Allen, Director of Services, Sharon Everson, Chief Executive Officer and Sheena Walters, Director of Operations (Finance).

SMOKE ALARM SUBSIDY SCHEME (SASS)

Visual and tactile fire alarms are necessary to ensure the safety of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people in the event of a house fire and can cost as much as $500. The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme (SASS) funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care, enables deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people to purchase this vital equipment at the same cost as standard alarms. This year two rounds of the SASS were completed, and the project was officially launched on 1 August 2012 by the NSW Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, pictured with Rob McNeil, Assistant Commissioner, Fire and Rescue NSW and Auslan Interpreter Michelle Maguire.




Parent to Parent Mentoring Program - run in conjunction with our partner, Parents of Deaf Children, is the first of its kind in NSW. The Program is designed to match parents of newly diagnosed deaf children with a mentor who can provide them with the necessary support at this much needed time or at any time through their future journey. We provide training for hearing parents to ensure they are well equipped to provide this valuable support and our first training sessions for deaf parents, made possible through financial support from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, was held in February 2012. The success of our program is reflected in the high numbers of parents who chose to take part, this year we matched 41 mentors and mentees.

Sign’N’Tots – is held in conjunction with our partner, the Ephpheta Centre. This deaf-friendly playgroup provides supervised preschool children’s activities as well as information workshops on early childhood development for deaf parents.

Deaf Youth Group – combining our expertise with the Ephpheta Centre, we are now able to provide additional activities for young deaf people and this year the Youth Group enjoyed a two night stay at Bilpin Lodge, a trip to Jamberoo Park, a learn to surf day and regular games nights.

DEAF-FRIENDLY FAMILIES

Story time in Auslan - Danni Wright signs a childhood favourite while Kathy Wright voices the tale for the hearing audience.

Our information stall for the 2011 Parramatta Council’s Day of People with Disability provided the opportunity to raise awareness about our work within the wider community.

Colin Allen, Director of Services, enjoyed the opportunity to host Parramatta Lord Mayor, John Chedid, at Deaf Festival 2011, held at its new location on the banks of the beautiful Parramatta River.

Deaf Festival 2011 activities were designed for family fun - the mini circus was a great success.




The Deaf Society of NSW is proud of our long history of service provision for deaf people and their families. This year our departmental teams worked hard to maintain and improve our existing level of services and implement innovative methods to improve access for deaf people as well as promote awareness of Deaf Culture and Australian Sign Language (Auslan).

In addition to our current four service department areas, which are administered by Colin Allen, Director of Services, this year we established a ground-breaking new Department - Advocacy and Community Development. This Department will focus on key issues which were identified by the Deaf Community as important during the community consultations held as part of our strategic planning process.

Employment Service – “Equity in the workforce: empowering job-seekers, building accessible workplaces”

Often deaf and hard of hearing people face barriers in achieving the right to participate in the workforce and our Employment Service provides a range of job seeker support for deaf and hard of hearing jobseekers to enable them to achieve their goal of paid employment. We also work hard to liaise with employers to promote benefits of hiring deaf and hard of hearing people as well as assisting employers to access workplace modifications and other incentives.

Our Employment Service has grown from strength to strength under the leadership of manager, Andrew Wiltshire. This year we offered assistance to 204 deaf and hard of hearing consumers, resulting in 39 placements into paid employment and provided ongoing support to 32 consumers who were in paid employment for over 26 weeks.

Funding for our Employment Service is provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) under a funding agreement which expires in 2013. We are awaiting the results of our submission for further funding under the DEEWR tender process which will be announced in October 2012.

Consumer and Community Services (CCS) – “Equity through independence: sharing information, ensuring access”

The CCS Department provides a “Walk In” service at eleven locations throughout NSW. We also provide extensive information for deaf people and their families, as well as casework support for deaf people on an individual basis. A further key component of our work is providing specialist support services for deaf people who may have additional needs, such as physical disability, language or literacy issues to improve their access to the community. Staff titles changed during the year to “Living Skills Workers” and “Outreach Support Workers” which better reflects the focus of their positions.

This year we trialled new technology which enabled deaf people to contact us remotely as a further option to visiting our offices in person. This proved very successful and is reflected in the increase in contact statistics this year.

A key area of focus for Manager, Stephen Nicholson and his team this year was to review new opportunities for individualised funding for consumers. This type of funding is becoming increasingly common under new funding models from our key funding body, the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care. The CCS team will continue to monitor and adapt the changing expectations of our consumers and review the opportunities provided under changes to government policy in relation to the person centred approach to funding as well as the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT (SLC NSW/ACT) – “Equity through Auslan: effective communication in every area of life”

Australian Sign Language (Auslan) is the sign language used by the Deaf Community in Australia and is the preferred method of communication for many deaf people. Deaf people use Auslan interpreters to assist them to participate in every area of life and the Deaf Society of NSW has been the major Auslan interpreting provider for almost 100 years.

This year saw an increase in the number of for profit agencies entering the Auslan interpreting market. This has resulted in some challenges, given that SLC NSW/ACT continues to carry the responsibility of providing interpreters at no charge for many life important assignments. We also invest all profits into service improvements, including interpreter development, such as the innovative John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program and professional development workshops in both metropolitan and regional NSW. SLC NSW/ACT also provides sponsorship for many deaf events.

SERVICE DEPARTMENTS – THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

A deaf client, Mark (not his real name), obtained a Heavy Vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship with Mack Trucks. We supported Mack Trucks by providing an Employment Consultant who arranged interpreting services every fortnight for almost six months under the Employee Assistance Fund so that Mark could get on the job training. The Employment Consultant was also present every fortnight to ensure communication with co-workers was going well and to facilitate Deaf Awareness Training to help Mark’s co-workers better understand deafness. Later, a new owner was worried about safety and the cost of interpreters which placed Mark’s employment in jeopardy. Advocacy by one of our Employment Consultants saved Mark’s apprenticeship and ensured a quality employment outcome.




A comprehensive internal review of SLC NSW/ACT carried out earlier in the year includes strategies to meet these challenges and Manager, Jasmine Rozsa, has implemented a number of enhancements to operating processes and practices.

Over the coming months, SLC NSW/ACT plans to increase our service provision through the use of technology such as Skype and Video Remote Interpreting to better meet the needs of both deaf and hearing consumers.

Deaf Education Network (DEN) – “Equity through education: growing awareness, building skills”

As a registered training organisation (RTO), DEN provides accredited courses for both deaf and hearing students as well as a number of community programs. This year we

held fourteen accredited courses for deaf people and a further three accredited courses for hearing people to gain recognised qualifications in Auslan. We also provide tailored deaf awareness and communication workshops for a wide variety of external organisations. Manager, John O’Neill and his team focused on promoting the benefits of Deaf Awareness Training (DAT) to external organisations, particularly those who employ deaf and hard of hearing people who are now eligible to access funding for these courses through the Employment Assistance Fund administered by the DEEWR. This resulted in a 150% increase in DAT workshops for the year.

This year we conducted 65 community Auslan courses through a variety of locations across NSW. Our Sign Online Project (www.auslanonline.nsw.edu.au), piloted earlier in the year will be launched state-wide next year and will provide the opportunity for hearing people to access basic Auslan skills training in areas where no formal classes are held. We believe that this will further encourage hearing people to develop the communication skills to connect with the Deaf Community.

DEN receives funding from NSW Department of Education and Training to administer our Language, Literacy and Numeracy program. We also receive funding under the Strategic Skills Program (SSP).

We were delighted to host a visit from our local Federal MP, Julie Owens, and bring her up to date on key issues within the deaf sector as part of our increasing focus on advocacy and community development.

NSW’s first qualified deaf First Aid Trainers celebrate their success in completing the accredited St John Ambulance course.

The Sign Online Steering Committee hard at work on video script development. A major highlight this year was the launch of our new online Auslan course, Sign Online. Students work through videos, resources, quizzes and a discussion forum online over six weeks, then attend a three-hour weekend workshop to consolidate (and celebrate) their learning. The course covers basic Auslan signs, fingerspelling, and numbers, as well as Deaf Culture and Community. We ran the pilot course in the Hunter region from February to March 2012; it was very well-received, with a higher than expected number of enrolments. The project was funded by the NSW State Government through Community Services and the whole course took 18 months to develop. We plan to make this course available to people across NSW from the beginning of 2013.




Advocacy and Community Development (ACD) – “Equity through advocacy: advancing rights, empowering community”

For many years the Deaf Society has worked hard to ensure deaf people receive the same opportunities and have equal access to services and activities as do other members of the community. This year we established the ACD Department which has two main goals, to focus on systemic advocacy and to provide effective community development programs to strengthen the Deaf Community. Manager, Kate Matairavula, has assumed responsibility for community education and youth support, previously provided by other service departments (funded by the NSW Department of Families and Community Services, Ageing Disability and Home Care).

We plan to increase our lobbying using articles from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of People with Disability as a valuable tool to achieve equality in human rights for deaf people, including the right to an accessible education and the right to interpreters.

Many plans for our Centenary year will focus on building capacity within the Deaf Community, in particular developing future leaders through activities such as the Crossing Borders Youth Camp and the International Youth Board Sessions to be held in conjunction with the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf.

Translation Service - “Equity through Understanding: translation and video production in Auslan”

More and more companies and organisations are utilising their websites to promote their services as well as a method of providing up to date and vital information. However, if this information is not visually communicated in Auslan, many deaf people miss out on the opportunity to access this knowledge.

The Translation Service provides expert advice in visual communication and provision of accessible information for deaf people. We offer a variety of Auslan signers to best suit the requirements of each project. Sheena Walters, Director of Operations (Finance) has the oversight of this Department, which utilises a range of in-house and casual staff to work in roles such as presenter, language consultant, editing and camera operator.

Our high standards ensure that information provided is translated appropriately and professionally. This year saw a 10% growth in the volume of translation work including both new and repeat customers such as the NRMA, NSW Attorney General’s Department, the NSW Fair Work Ombudsman and the Office of Environment and Heritage.

This year we increased the skills capacity of the service through provision of editing training for three staff and expanded the number of language consultants, camera operators and presenters for the service to access. Next year we plan to work with other translation services to develop national standards as well as investigate formal training for presenters.

The NRS Outreach Service aims to raise awareness of the relay service and provide training and support to users and potential users. Sydney- based staff are employed under the auspices of the Deaf Society through a sub-contract arrangement with WestWood Spice and the Australian Federation of Deaf Societies. NRS Outreach Service Education Officer, Michelle Malouf, was happy to answer questions from an enthusiastic group of deaf school children during their visit on our 2011 Open Day at the Parramatta Office.

“Auslan Only Weekends” play an important part in our accredited Auslan programs by immersing hearing students into a deaf world where only Auslan is used. These weekends also provide students with the opportunity to develop skills to assist them to work successfully with deafblind people.




Promotions and Information (P&I) - “Equity through information: raising awareness, keeping you informed”

Successfully promoting the Deaf Society’s services and activities both within the Deaf Community and to a wider audience is one of the key aims for the P&I Department, managed by Richard Aarden. As well as providing accessible information for deaf people through flyers and brochures, we also use a variety of technology such as Facebook and maintain an electronic subscription service to keep deaf people up to date with upcoming events.

This year we increased our presence in the mainstream media with featured articles on staff members, stories focusing on deaf employees placed through our Employment Service and articles about our Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme.

In partnership with Deaf Australia (NSW) and with the support of other Deaf Community organisations, a highly successful Deaf Festival 2011 was held on the banks of the Parramatta River. We also participated in a range of community events, including events during the National Week of Deaf People, International Day of People with Disability, and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day.

Next year we plan to launch our new website and a key focus this year was consulting with our various stakeholder groups so we could incorporate their priorities and ensure our website remains accessible for both deaf and hearing people as well as including enhancements to improve accessibility for people who are deafblind or hard of hearing.

Operations - “Equity through excellence in information and resource management”

After a review of the Executive Team, following Sharon Nann’s return from maternity leave, it was agreed that the position of Director of Operations would become a job share position, with Sheena Walters responsible for finance, promotions and translation services and Sharon Nann assuming responsibility for administration, facilities and equipment, quality assurance and oversight of the NRS Outreach Service. We believe that this structure provides additional flexibility for our organisation and increases our capacity at executive level.

Last year’s review into our Finance and Administration Departments resulted in updates to many of our policies and procedures which have improved our efficiency and effectiveness in both these important areas. Utilising new systems for budgeting has enabled managers to increase their participation in this process and assume greater responsibility for their departmental budgets. The implementation of new financial reporting, including dashboards, has also assisted managers and our Board to better monitor financial results.

This year we extended our computer maintenance contract with SGS Pacific and we plan to work further next year on establishing more cost-effective and

efficient systems for data storage. The planned upgrades to our internet capacity will also mean improved access to video communication technologies including Skype and Video Relay Services.

The partnerships we formalized last year with Parents of Deaf Children, Deaf Australia (NSW), the Ephpheta Centre and ASLIA NSW continued to strengthen during the year and provided opportunities for all organisations to collaborate on a number of important areas, including Youth Support and special events. In November 2011 we began a new partnership when we committed to the Sustainability Advantage program with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to boost our environmental performance. During the year we completed the first of eight sustainability modules focusing on Vision, Commitment and Planning.

Human Resources

The Deaf Society is a bi-lingual, bi-cultural workplace where both Auslan and English are used and valued. All staff are encouraged and supported to develop their Auslan skills, either through existing courses or with Auslan mentoring and we continue to provide In-House English support as well as increased In-House Auslan Interpreting support as part of our Deaf-Friendly Workplace practices. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud that deaf

OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES

Our achievements during the year reflect the dedication and professionalism of all our staff in working towards our vision “Equity for Deaf People”.




STAFF MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR

Qualifications and Additional Contributions

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Sharon Everson – Chief Executive OfficerJustice of the Peace, Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development, Diploma in Quality Audit, Diploma in Community Management, Cert IV Business (Governance), Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE10)

Member - Australian Association of Company DirectorsMember - Australian Institute of ManagementMember - Chartered Secretaries AustraliaMember – Deaf Society of NSWSecretary/Treasurer – Australian Federation of Deaf Societies

Colin Allen – Director of Services Justice of the Peace, Diploma in Community Management, President, World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)

Board member, International Disability AllianceLife Member, Deaf Australia (DA)Life Member, The Deaf Society of NSWMember, Deaf Australia (NSW)Member, World Federation of the Deaf

Sharon Nann – Director of Operations - AdministrationBachelor of Education (Adult Ed), Cert IV Training & Assessment, NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Member – Deaf Society of NSW

Sheena Walters –Director of Operations - FinanceNAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Board member – World Association of Sign Language InterpretersMember – Deaf Society of NSWMember - Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Lise Clews – Accounts Officer Diploma of Management, Cert III in Financial Services, Senior Fire Warden

Debra Lawes – Accounts OfficerJustice of the Peace, Sign Language 1, Cert in Payroll Management, Senior First Aid Cert

Nicole Harris – Information OfficerCerts I, II, III and IV in Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting, NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Senior First Aid Cert

Karen Jahn – Information OfficerCert IV Assessment & Workplace Training

Auslan Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Angie Michael – Administration AssistantCert in Word Processing, Cert in Secretarial Studies

Mary Srbic – Accounts AdministratorBachelor of Business (Accounting)

people are employed through all departments and we have four deaf staff at executive and senior management level. We were delighted to receive the 2011 Diversity@Work Award for Employment and Inclusion of People with a Disability in recognition of our achievements.

In February 2012, Fair Work Australia passed an historic decision in handing down long awaited pay increases to workers within the community sector which will be implemented over an eight year period. The Commonwealth Government has committed to providing the funds necessary to enable these increases and has also provided funding for information sessions for both employers and employees. From 1 July 2012 all award based employees will be entitled to the first increase under the Modern Awards, implemented last year. Currently many of our staff are paid above the Awards as we wish to remain an employer of choice.

We continued to offer salary packaging for all permanent employees, managed externally by Selectus and we will closely monitor the outcomes from the current Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission in relation to any implications for the Deaf Society, including our status as a Public Benevolent Institution which enables us to provide this incentive for staff.

We currently contribute 9% of salary to all eligible staff under the Superannuation Guarantee Levy. Many staff members chose HESTA as their preferred fund and we also make contributions to 17 other funds based on employee preference. We will ensure that proposed increases from 1 July 2013 are implemented.

Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a standing item at all staff meetings and bi-annual Hazpak safety reviews are carried out at all our premises with speedy action taken to address identified risks. The review of all WHS policies and procedures undertaken last year ensured that we were compliant with the new WHS Act which took effect from 1 January 2012.

Our annual staff survey was conducted in June 2012 and the management team will work with staff in implementing improvements suggested through feedback from our staff.

All staff are encouraged to access further education and training opportunities and this year all our Employment Service team undertook Certificate IV in Employment Services, six staff completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and six staff were supported to continue development of their Auslan skills, including three enrolments at Diploma of Auslan level. Next year we plan an organisational review focussing on the minimum qualifications required for each position so we can implement an organisation wide training plan to support staff in gaining these qualifications. We will also continue to build organisation capacity by providing opportunities for staff to act up in more senior roles.

In common with other community based organisations, we face many competing priorities for attention with limited funding. This year’s achievements were made possible by the team work of our dedicated staff, many of whom acted as volunteers for extra curricular activities, including assisting at external events and participating in committees. It is important to acknowledge in this report that all their work is valued and makes a difference. As well as providing strategic support and governance of the Deaf Society, many of our Board members also volunteered and actively supported various committees established to arrange our Centenary in 2013. Many members of the Deaf Community have also provided much needed assistance in Centenary planning, including collation of historical records which will be used to establish an historical database to be launched next yea r.




PROMOTIONS AND INFORMATION

Richard Aarden – Manager, Promotions and InformationDiploma of Performing Arts (Theatre), Diploma of Acting, Cert III in Auslan


June Stathis – Promotions Officer Cert IV in Graphic Design, Cert in Desktop Publishing, Certificate in Engineering Drafting, Statement of Attainment in Deafblind Relay Interpreting

ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Kate Matairavula – ManagerBachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma Rehabilitation Counseling, Masters in Theatre Studies, Diploma of Management, Diploma of Auslan, Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE10), Cert IV in Business (Governance)

Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network and TAFEBoard Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)Board Member – Australia Pacific Islands Disability Support (APIDS)

Alice Ansara – Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme Application Officer, History Research Assistant

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts, Cert II in Auslan

Tony Clews – Community Development Officer Diploma of Management, Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAA04)

Deaf Cricket NSW Life member

Amanda Faqirzada – Youth Development OfficerBachelor of Social Science, Statement of Attainment-Mentoring in the Community, Cert IV in Website Design

Katrina Lancaster – Youth Development OfficerBachelor of Community Welfare (International Social Development), Cert IV Community Services (Welfare), Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE10), Diploma of Management, Diploma of Auslan

Vice President – Deaf Australia (NSW)Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Greg Mills – Project Co-ordinator, Smoke Alarm Subsidy SchemeBachelor of Arts (Communication), Master of Arts (International Relations),

CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Stephen Nicholson – Manager – Consumer and Community Services Justice of the Peace, Bachelor of Education (Adult Ed), Bachelor of Education (Primary), Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAA), Cert IV Frontline Management, Cert IV in Community Services Work, Cert II, III & IV in Auslan, Statement of Attainment in Deafblind Relay Interpreting, Senior First Aid Certificate

Member – Deaf Society of NSWMember – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Member – Deaf AustraliaMember – Deaf Australia (NSW)Deafblind Relay InterpreterSessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network and TAFE

Craig Bishop – Regional Services Co-ordinatorCert II in Auslan, NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Jenny Rozsa – Metro Services Co-ordinator Cert IV in Community Services, Senior First Aid Certificate

Bethany Evans – Living Skills WorkerBachelor in Social Science (Social Welfare), Diploma of Community Services

Margaret Craig – Living Skills Worker Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training, Senior First Aid Cert

Patricia Knight – Living Skills Worker Cert IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, Senior First Aid Cert

Life member – Deaf Tennis NSW

Thuy Van Do – Living Skills WorkerCert IV Frontline Management, Cert IV in Community Services, Cert II, III & IV in Auslan, Diploma of Auslan, Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE10), Senior First Aid Certificate

Deafblind Relay InterpreterDeaf Awareness TrainerSessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Daniela Fin – Living Skills WorkerCerts II, III & IV in Auslan, Senior First Aid Cert

Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Julia Griffiths – Outreach Support Worker Cert II in Business Management, Cert in Graphic Design, Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE10), Senior First Aid Cert

Justine Lorenz – Outreach Support WorkerCerts II, III & IV in Auslan, Diploma of Auslan, Diploma in Interpreting (LOTE)


Melissa Mahony – Outreach Support WorkerBachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Justice of the Peace, Senior First Aid Certificate

Paul Nordheim – Living Skills WorkerDiploma in Advanced Business Studies, Advanced Diploma in Secretarial and Accountancy, Cert IV Community Services (Welfare), Diploma of Management’Senior First Aid Certificate, Deaf relay interpreter, Deafblind interpreter

Terri Richardson – Outreach Support WorkerCerts I & II in Auslan, Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment, Diploma of Interpreting, NAATI Qualified Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English) Senior First Aid Certificate

Sara Willyan-Payne – Outreach Support WorkerAssociate Diploma Social Science, Certs II, III & IV in Auslan, Cert IV in Disabilities, Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan/English), NAATI qualified Paraprofessional Interpreter, Sessional Teacher with Deaf Education Network, Senior First Aid Certificate

Linda Warby – Living Skills WorkerBachelor of Education (Adult Basic ED/TESOL), Grad Dip (Adult Basic Ed), Cert IV Assessment and Workplace Training, Statement of Attainment Deafblind Relay Interpreter

DEAF EDUCATION NETWORKJohn O’Neill – Manager, Deaf Education NetworkJustice of the Peace, Diploma in Human Resource Management, Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE10), Certs I, II, III & IV in Auslan, Cert IV Supervisory Development/Management

Claire Dunne – Program Officer, Accredited Auslan ProgramsCertificate in Auslan Teaching, Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE10)


Susannah Macready – Quality Assurance and Projects Co-ordinatorPhD, BA (Hons I), NAATI Interpreter (Auslan/English), Certs II & III in Auslan, Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE10), Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE), Graduate Diploma of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Auslan/English Interpreting

Treasurer – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)

Anna Nardi – Program Supervisor, Accredited Auslan CoursesCerts II, III & IV in Auslan, Diploma of Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Diploma of Management, Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE10), Senior First Aid Certificate

Committee Member –Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education NetworkCommittee Member - Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)

Rachael McQuillan – Program Supervisor, Literacy and Project Officer Diploma of Auslan, Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE10), Cert in Professional Editing and Proofreading, Cert III in Animal Studies

Bridget Nunan – Program Supervisor, Auslan Community Courses Bachelor of Science in Computing & Information Systems, Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE10)

Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network and TAFE

Ida Rogers – Program Supervisor, Literacy and Project Officer (until December 2011)

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Adult Education, Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training, Diploma of Management

Individual Member – World Federation of the DeafMember of working party for Deaf Sports NSW

Teresa Thomson – Program Supervisor, Deaf Friendly FamiliesCerts, II, III & IV in Auslan, Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE10)





SIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIONS NSW/ACT

Jasmine Rozsa – ManagerNAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Diploma of Interpreting Auslan/English (LOTE), Diploma of Management

Member – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)

Kathy Wright – CoordinatorNAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Diploma of Management, Triple P Accredited Practitioner, Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training

Vice President – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW) Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)Life Member – Australian Theatre of the Deaf

Brendan Harding – Senior Interpreting Service OfficerCerts II, III and IV Auslan, Diploma of Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Diploma of Management

Member – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Member – Deaf Society of NSWSessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Victoria Clark - John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program MenteeDiploma of Interpreting (Auslan/English), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Louise Freeland – Interpreting Services Officer (Until December 2011)Cert II, III, IV Auslan, London City & Guilds Cert in Family & Community Care

Linda McQuiggin – Interpreting Booking ConsultantCert II Auslan


Dani Fried – Contract InterpreterBachelor of Arts (Government), Postgraduate Diploma in Auslan Interpreting, Cert IV Assessment and Workplace Training, Cert Interpreting/Translation, NAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Katie Joynton-Smith - John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program MenteeDiploma of Interpreting (Auslan/English), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Tanya Miller – In-house InterpreterCert IV in Auslan, Graduate Diploma in Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced Diploma of Interpreting and Translating, NAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English)


Michelle Maguire – In-house InterpreterNAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Cert IV in Auslan Teaching


Daryl Seibright – Interpreting Service OfficerCerts I, II, III & IV in Auslan, Diploma of Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Diploma in Hospitality Management, Diploma of Emergency Medical Dispatch (Hons), Bachelor of Computer Science, ACS Certified Technologist

Member – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)Member – Australian Computer SocietySessional Teacher – Deaf Education Network

Chevoy Sweeney – John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program MentorNAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Post Graduate Diploma in Auslan/ English Interpreting

President – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)

Vanessa Sweeney - John Ferris Interpreter Internship Program MentorCert II in Skills for Work and Training, Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, NAATI Professional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Andrew Wiltshire – Manager Diploma of Management, Statement of Attainment in Deafblind Relay Interpreting

Deaf Relay Interpreter

David McQuiggin – Co-ordinatorCerts II, III & IV in Auslan, Diploma in Auslan, Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter (Auslan/English), Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training (TAE10), Diploma of Management

Sessional Teacher – Deaf Education NetworkMember – Deaf Society of NSWMember – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)Member – Deaf Australia (NSW)

Diana Ashley – Employment Administrative OfficerCert III in Business Administration, Cert III in Financial Services Accounts Clerical, Cert IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping

Deaf Netball NSW Life Member

Meghan Burn – Employment Officer (until September 2011)

Sandra Campbell – Employment Officer General Construction OHS Induction Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Sonja Freeman – Post Placement Support ConsultantMasters of Labour Law and Relations, Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Diploma in Human Resource Management, Cert II, III and IV in Auslan

Rhonda Ryde – Employment Liaison Officer (until May 2012)NAATI Profesional Interpreter (Auslan/English)

Public Officer – Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (NSW)

Jordanna Smith – Employment Officer Bachelor of Science in Psychology (USA)

Board Member of Deaf Australia (NSW)Board Member of NSW Police Force Disability Advisory Council

Danica Pupich – Employment Officer Cert III & IV in Community Services, Diploma in Community Welfare

NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE – OUTREACH SERVICE

Christine Eagles – Education and Information OfficerNew York State Teaching Assistant Certification, American Sign Language Educational Interpreter

Peter Kossen – Customer Service Officer

James Lomas – Customer Service Officer

Michelle Malouf – Education and Information OfficerCert IV Community & Welfare Services, Certs II, III & IV in Auslan

Jessica Noonan – Customer Service Officer (until February 2012)Cert in Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy

William Taylor – Team Leader, Customer ServiceBachelor of Arts (Philosophy Politics), Certs III, IV and V in Customer Service

LOTE – Language other than English

NAATI – National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters




BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chief Executive Officer

Consumer & Community

Services

DeafEducationNetwork

EmploymentService

Advocacy &Community

Development

QualityAssurance

Administration&

OperationalSupport

NRSOutreachService

Promotions&

Information

Finance&

Accounts

TranslationServices

Sign LanguageCommunications

NSW/ACT

Director of Operations (Administration)

Director of ServicesDirector of Operations

(Finance)

The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will result in major reforms across the disability sector. Member of the Deaf Community attended the “Make it Real” Rally on April 30, 2012, where Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the NDIS will be launched in four sites across Australia in 2013.

Table A - Employee Information Summary2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008

Full-

time

Part-

time

Full-

time

Part-

time

Full-

time

Part-

time

Full-

time

Part-

time

Full-

time

Part-

time

Executive 2 2 3 - 3 - 1 - 2 -

Administration, Marketing, Quality

Assurance4 4 6 2 6 3 4 3 6 3

Advocacy and Community Development 2 1 - - - - - - - -

Service Development and Special Projects 1 1 - - - - - - - -

Consumer and Community Services 5 10 5 10 6 10 6 9 7 5

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 3 8 3 3 4 3 5 4 4 4

Deaf Education Network 2 3 3 5 2 6 3 4 4 2

Employment Service 6 1 7 0 5 1 5 1 5 1

NRS - Outreach Service 4 1 4 1 5 3 4 3 2 2

Total 29 31 31 21 31 26 28 24 30 17

Salaries and Wages $3,536,620 $3,504,115 $3,422,093 $2,869,860 $2,702,165

Workers’ Compensation $75,951 $59,210 $51,319 $78,057 $84,874

Superannuation $322,318 $288,622 $283,245 $260,331 $244,180

Total $3,934,889 $3,851,947 $3,756,657 $3,208,248 $3,031,219

Total Expenditure $5,363,365 $4,907,310 $4,878,474 $4,247,033 $3,976,197

Percentage of Total Expenditure 73.5% 78% 77% 76% 76%

Number of years service20

years +

15

years +

10

years +

5-9

years

2-4

years

< 2

yearTotal

2 2 4 17 15 20 60




The Deaf Society of NSW is a State-wide non-profit organisation providing quality services for deaf people and their families as well as the wider community. Our services are funded by government grants, sponsorship and contributions from supporters, income earned from investments and fees charged for services rendered. As a Company Limited by Guarantee, the Deaf Society is accountable to our clients, members, donors and supporters, the Commonwealth and State Governments and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Our voluntary Board of Directors is elected from our membership, which is open to anyone who agrees to abide by our Constitution and pays a $10.00 fee. One-third of directors retire at each Annual General Meeting at the conclusion of their three year term and are eligible for re-election under the terms of the Society’s Constitution. At the 2011 AGM Anthony Gorringe and Alastair McEwin successfully stood for re-election while Tiffany Fulde did not seek a further term. Vivek Prabhu and Michael Lockrey, appointed to fill casual vacancies in July 2011, were elected at this meeting. The election for President saw Alastair McEwin voted to this position for a three year term. Qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and appointment details of our current Board, comprising the President and ten Directors are set out on pages 17 and 18 of the Concise Financial Report.

Our Board operates under the same rules and obligations as other companies and we have developed policies and procedures to assist us fulfil our corporate governance responsibilities. Directors are required to complete performance self-appraisals and integrity statements annually and any Director unable to meet

the requirements of these documents must offer to resign from the Board.

This year the Board of Directors met eight times to monitor corporate governance issues and presented annual and financial reports to members and supporters at the Annual General Meeting.

As well as providing strategic leadership, the Board also is responsible for recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer who is accountable for the operating performance monitored through key reporting processes.

This year the Board continued its focus on developing the skills and knowledge of Directors. Two Directors completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Foundations of Directorship, a three day course provided free of charge through the NSW Industry Development. In house training was also provided to ensure Directors are aware of their legislative and regulatory responsibilities. A major highlight this year was the combined Board/Senior Management Retreat held in February where Directors worked with senior staff to review key strategies and set key performance indicators for the 2012-2013 annual plan.

Our Board will continue to provide training and support to ensure that all Directors have the skills to carry out their corporate governance responsibilities as well as increase their understanding of the language and culture of the Deaf Community. Next year we will conduct a further evaluation of our performance and identify methods to improve our organisation’s ability to meet our objectives as well as best serve our stakeholders.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Board/Senior Management Staff Retreat weekend held in February 2012 provided the opportunity discuss areas of importance, including drafting of departmental annual plans with the focus on Equity - as signed in Auslan by our joint team.




TREASURER’S REPORT

In December 2011, I was privileged to accept the appointment as Treasurer of the Deaf Society of New South Wales. This year, the Deaf Society delivered an operating surplus for the year ended 30 June 2012 of $380,531 (2011: $155,366), with the result after significant items

being a surplus of $221,974 (2011: $235,958). At the end of the financial year, the Deaf Society reported net assets of $14,672,371 (2011: $14,471,638).

I am pleased to report to our members that the Deaf Society has continued to grow its capacity to serve the Deaf Community, with revenues growing for the third consecutive year to $5,743,896 (2011: $5,062,676). For this I thank our supporters and commend the efforts of our Directors and staff who made this result possible. I would especially like to recognise the contribution of the previous Treasurer, George Barbouttis, for his many years of service and to thank him for his financial stewardship of the Deaf Society through some particularly challenging periods over the last 30 years.

The Deaf Society continues to rely heavily on funding from the Commonwealth and New South Wales State Governments and I would like to acknowledge the financial assistance received from these entities during the year. The Commonwealth Government announced on 30 April 2012 that it would fund its ‘share’ of the cost of the first stage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the 2012–13 Budget and the NSW Government agreed in July to fund a trial for the proposed NDIS. The NDIS aims to provide long term, high quality support for people who have a permanent disability that significantly affects their communication, mobility, self-care or self-management. If fully implemented, the NDIS will see the Government funding model shift from the direct funding of disability service providers to the funding of individuals who can then select the organisation with whom they will spend this funding. This will require organisations, like the Deaf Society, who currently receive a substantial amount of government funding to review the implications of the NDIS as it is phased in, in order to adapt for the challenges ahead.

During the year, income generated from investments totalled $928,778 (2011: $896,485), with the value of investments held rising by $749,271 (2011: $1,802,208) however this was somewhat offset by losses of $975,092 (2011: $1,583,080) realised on the sale of some investments. This year, the Directors conducted a review of the Deaf Society’s arrangements for the management of its investments. As a result two new investment

advisors, Deutsche Bank and JB Were, were appointed to replace our previous investment advisor, Strategic Capital Management. As part of this process, we also took the opportunity to further refine the Deaf Society’s investment objectives and guidelines and formalised these requirements in an Investment Policy Statement. Management of the Deaf Society’s investments were transitioned to the newly appointed investment advisors in July 2012.

The net income from fund raising initiatives this year fell to $29,722 (2011: $45,148). I would like to thank those individuals and organisations who chose to support the Society in this way for their donations. I would also like to place on record the Deaf Society’s appreciation to those people whose kind forethought resulted in the Deaf Society receiving $67,264 (2011:$36,464) by way of bequests.

Employee expenses of $3,934,889 (2011: $3,851,947) represented the largest expenditure for the Society - being 73.5% (2011: 78%) of total expenses, reflecting the high level of individualised support provided by our programs.

In 2013, we look forward to celebrating our centenary and hosting the second International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf. This year’s operating surplus continues to build on the solid financial base of the Deaf Society and provides us with a strong foundation from which to continue providing services to the Deaf Community well into the future.

Vivek Prabhu

TREASURER

27 August 2012

2011/2012 Analysis of Opera ng Income by Source and Cost Centre

Sundries 0.5%

Sundry Grants 0.5%

Fundraising0.5%

Fees for Service34%

CommonwealthGovernment

16%

NSW/ACT StateGovernments

31.5%

Investments 17%




TABLE I - 2011/2012 ANALYSIS OF OPERATING INCOME BY SOURCE AND COST CENTRE

INCOME TOTAL C’WEALTH

NSW/ACTSTATE

SUNDRYGRANTS

FEES FORSERVICE

FUND-RAISING

INVEST-MENTS SUNDRY

Governance 964,643 - - - 13,000 - 928,778 22,865

Fundraising 37,057 - - - - 36,874 - 183

Consumer and Community Services 667,059 - 667,059 - - - - -

Advocacy and Community Development 282,473 - 282,473 - - - - -

Service Development and Special Projects 484,782 - 426,033 23,889 13,619 - - 21,241

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,237,884 - 19,646 8,728 1,209,510 - - -

Deaf Education Network 682,580 - 414,930 - 267,552 - - 98

Employment Service 945,691 941,633 - - 4,058 - - -

National Relay Service - Outreach Service 441,727 - - - 441,727 - - -

Total 5,743,896 941,633 1,810,141 32,617 1,949,466 36,874 928,778 44,387

Percentage 100 16 31.5 0.5 34 0.5 17 0.5

FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARSTABLE 2 - 2011/2012 SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE BY SERVICE AREA

INCOME 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008

$ % $ % $ % $ % $ %

Governance 964,643 17 918,651 18 1,039,738 21 1,125,290 24.5 2,219,618 39

Fundraising 37,057 0.5 48,750 1 40,366 1 37,897 1 37,594 0.5

Consumer and Community Services 667,059 11.5 1,001,581 20 861,233 17 919,160 20 912,980 16

Advocacy and Community Development 282,473 5 - - - -

Service Development and Special Projects 484,782 8.5 - - - -

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,237,884 21.5 1,330,027 26 1,119,679 22.5 821,917 18 789,049 14

Deaf Education Network 682,580 12 670,504 13 763,104 15 746,871 16 802,216 14.5

Employment Service 945,691 16.5 705,512 14 600,760 12 529,724 11.5 463,794 8

National Relay Service - Outreach Service 441,727 7.5 387,651 8 559,559 11 416,727 9 461,110 8

Sub total 5,743,896 100 5,062,676 100 4,984,439 100 4,597,586 100 5,686,361 100

Operating Surplus 380,531 155,366 105,965 350,553 1,710,164

Total 5,363,365 4,907,310 4,878,474 4,247,033 3,976,197

EXPENDITURE 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008

$ % $ % $ % $ % $ %

Governance 361,151 7 350,423 7 517,229 10.5 326,039 7.5 253,806 6.5

Fundraising 17,286 0.5 13,654 0.5 17,464 0.5 14,366 0.5 12,593 0.5

Consumer and Community Services 1,033,484 19 1,566,140 32 1,430,386 29 1,457,617 34 1,363,739 34.5

Advocacy and Community Development 336,267 6 - - - -

Service Development and Special Projects 462,324 8.5 - - - -

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,205,732 23 1,284,655 26 1,056,519 21 810,134 19 709,783 18

Deaf Education Network 706,779 13 670,467 14 731,074 15 737,195 18 802,216 20

Employment Service 813,221 15 634,320 12.5 566243 12 484,955 11 372,950 9

National Relay Service - Outreach Service 427,121 8 387,651 8 559,559 11.5 416,727 10 461,110 11.5

Total 5,363,365 100 4,907,310 100 4,878,474 100 4,247,033 100 3,976,197 100 Grants previously reflected in the CCS and DEN cost centres were transferred to Advocacy and Community Development following the establishment of this new Department.

Service Development and Special Projects was established as a new cost centre during the year. Income and expenditure for this area was previously reflected in CCS.





Concise Financial Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2012

The concise financial statements are an extract from the full financial statements of the Deaf Society of New South Wales. The fina ncial statements are specific disclosures included in the concise financial statements and have been derived from the full financial statements of the Deaf Society of New South Wales and cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the Deaf Society of New South Wales as the full financial statements.Further financial information can be obtained from the Deaf Society of New South Wales free of charge on request. Alternatively, you can access both the full financial report and the concise report via our website www.deafsocietynsw.org.au

Contents Page

Directors’ Report 17-19

Auditor’s Declaration of Independence 19

Statement of Comprehensive Income 20

Statement of Financial Position 20

Statement of Cash Flows 21

Notes to the Financial Statements 21-23

Directors’ Declaration 23

Independent Audit Report to the Members 24




DIRECTORS’ REPORTDirectors’ Qualifications, Experience And Special ResponsibilitiesYour directors present this report to members of The Deaf Society of New South Wales for the financial year ended 30 June 2012.

DirectorsThe names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of this report are:

Name Qualifications Experience andSpecial Responsibilities

Directors’ Meeting

Eligible to Attend

Meetings attended

George Michael Barbouttis OAM FCA, FCPADip Commerce

Life MemberMember of the Board since November 1982Last elected 27 November 2010Chartered Accountant

8 2

Breda Carty PhD, MA, Dip Ed, BA Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since 29 November 2008Last re-elected 27 November 2010Lecturer in Special EducationMember, National Australian Association of Teachers of the DeafMember, Deaf History International

8 7

Kenneth Deacon JP Grad Cert Management Cert IV in AuslanCert IV in Assessment and Workplace TrainingCert IV in Business GovernanceCert IV in Frontline Management

Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since August 2006Last re-elected 28 November 2009Chairperson of the BoardMember of the Finance CommitteeManager, Engineering

8 8

Tiffany Fulde Medical Student Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since April 2008Retired 29 October 2011

2 0

Anthony Alan Gorringe JP Assoc Dip Bus Life MemberMember of the Board since 24 November 2007Last re-elected 29 October 2011Finance Officer (Retired).President, Deaf Lawn Bowls NSWSecretary, International Deaf Lawn Bowls

8 7

Michael Lockrey B Bus (Accounting) Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since June 2011Elected to the Board 29 October 2011Assistant TreasurerMember of the Finance Committee

8 8

Gillian Frances Mahony B Laws (Hons 1) Dip Interpreting (Auslan), BA

Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since October 2010Barrister-at-LawMember, New Barristers’ Committee

8 6

Alastair McEwin MBA, B Laws, BA Ordinary MemberPresidentMember of the Board since November 2008Last re-elected 29 October 2011Director, Community Legal Centres NSW Chairperson, Australian Theatre of the DeafMember, NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice’s Disability Advisory CommitteeCoordinator, World Federation of the Deaf Expert Group on Human Rights / Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

8 7




Vivek Prabhu B Bus, FCA, F Fin, MBA, AAICD

Ordinary MemberTreasurer Chair of Finance CommitteeMember of the Board since June 2011Last re-elected 29 October 2011Senior Portfolio Manager – Strategy and Risk, Perpetual

8 8

Susanne Alexandra Rae MA (NY), BA, Dip Ed (Syd

Ordinary Member Deputy ChairMember, Finance CommitteeMember of the Board since November 2000Last re-elected 28 November 2009Inspection Officer (Casual), Board of Studies

8 5

Glenn Welldon Cert IV Business (Frontline Management)Cert IV Information and TechnologyCert IV Workplace Training and AssessmentCert IV Business (Governance)

Ordinary MemberMember of the Board since October 2007Last re-elected 27 November 2010Secretary, The Deaf Club SydneyCustomer Service Consultant One Path (Subsidiary ANZ Bank)

8 6

Todd James Wright B EngDip Management

Ordinary MemberDeputy ChairElected to the Board 29 October 2011

8 8

Company SecretarySharon Everson, Chief Executive Officer, held the position of company secretary at the end of the financial year. Ms Everson has worked for The Deaf Society of New South Wales for 34 years, performing accounting and management roles. Sharon Everson was appointed company secretary on 25 October 1999.

Short and Long-Term Objectives and StrategyThe Deaf Society’s short and long term objective is to ensure equity for deaf people by working in partnership with the Deaf Community to enhance the quality of life of deaf people, strengthen the community and advocate for changes that will ensure fundamental rights and freedoms.

The Deaf Society’s strategies for achieving this objective focus on three key result areas:

Provision of high quality flexible and responsive services and programsPromotion of Deaf culture and development of the Deaf Community; and Leadership by example.

Principal ActivitiesThe Deaf Society continued to provide core services in the traditional areas of need, such as welfare and counselling, community development, information, interpreting provision, advocacy, education and training and employment support. Services were provided through the main office in Parramatta, six regional offices and a number of outreach services.

As a Registered Training Organisation, the Society continued to offer training services to both Deaf and hearing students.

Funding for all of the above activities came from appeals, donations, bequests, investment income, fees for services rendered, grants and subsidies from Local, State and Commonwealth Governments.

There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year.

Performance MeasuresKey directions in the Strategic Plan focus on community development, including human rights and deaf leadership, systemic advocacy, evaluation and improvement in service quality and building partnerships. Three key result areas have been established along with associ-ated goals and KPIs. These are provision of high quality, flexible and responsive services and programs, promotion of Deaf culture and development of the Deaf Community and leadership by example.

Directors monitor the effectiveness of activities in achieving KPIs through quarterly reports against identified strategies. The Strategic Plan is reviewed on an annual basis, with additional strategies and detailed indicators developed for each year.

Directors’ Report continued




Operating ResultThe profit before significant items, as detailed in Note 6 to this report, for the financial year was $380,531 (2011: $155,366). The profit after significant items for the financial year was $221,974 (2011: $235,958). The Society is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax.

The operating result for the year was significantly affected by the loss on the sale of financial assets. The financial effect of this loss, was reduced by an increment in fair value of financial assets, reducing the financial impact of the loss to $225,821.

Members’ GuaranteeIn accordance with the Society’s constitution, each member is liable:

• to contribute to the property of the Society in the event of the Society being wound up while they are a Member of the Society or within one year after they cease to be a Member of the Society;

• for payment of the debts and liabilities of the Society (contracted before they cease to be a Member of the Society);

• to the costs, charges and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves, such amount as may be required not exceeding $2.00.

Indemnifying Officers or AuditorDuring the financial year the Society paid premiums to insure each of the directors and executive staff against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity as an officer of the Society. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

The Society has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Society against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.

Auditor’s IndependenceThe auditor’s declaration of independence appears below and forms part of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2012.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors:

Ken Deacon Vivek PrabhuChairperson Treasurer

Sydney, 27 August 2012

AUDITOR’S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEUNDER SECTION 370C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001

To the directors of The Deaf Society of New South Wales

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

(i) The auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit(ii) Any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Benbow & Pike G. J. AbramsChartered Accountants PartnerSuite 401 54 Miller StreetNorth Sydney NSW 2060

Sydney, 27 August 2012

Directors’ Report continued




STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Note 2012$

2011$

Revenue 1 5,743,896 5,062,676Less:Employee benefits expense 3 3,798,308 3,713,107Depreciation expense 2 82,820 175,418Bad and doubtful debts impairment expense 2 - 1,204Motor vehicle expenses 56,600 52,116Rental expenses 411,905 398,999Travel expenses 81,681 78,225Fundraising expenses 7,335 3,603Other expenses 924,716 484,638

5,363,365 4,907,310

Profit for the year before significant items 380,531 155,366Significant items 4 (158,557) 80,592Total comprehensive income for the year 221,974 235,958

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 30 JUNE 2012

2012$

2011$

Current AssetsCash and cash equivalents 13,637,008 9,190,844Trade and other receivables 699,002 600,265Financial assets 3,177,720 -Total Current Assets 17,513,730 9,791,109

Non Current AssetsFinancial assets - 7,785,131Property, plant and equipment 330,687 389,687Total Non Current Assets 330,687 8,174,818Total Assets 17,844,417 17,965,927

Current Liabilities

Financial liabilities 2,566,767 2,958,800Provisions 375,666 338,418Total Current Liabilities 2,942,433 3,297,218

Non Current Liabilities

Provisions 229,613 197,071Total Non Current Liabilities 229,613 197,071Total Liabilities 3,172,046 3,494,289

Net Assets 14,672,371 14,471,638

Equity

Reserves 5,855,058 5,726,299Accumulated surplus 8,817,313 8,745,339

Total Equity 14,672,371 14,471,638




STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

2012$

2011$

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Grants received 1,943,392 3,894,011

Interest, dividends, distributions received 964,557 881,714

Receipts from activities 2,392,993 2,457,486

Bequests 67,264 36,464

Payments to suppliers and employees (5,287,224) (4,317,945)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 80,982 2,951,730

Cash Flows From Investment Activities

Proceeds from the sale of assets 76,000 101,168

Payments for property, plant and equipment (92,407) (120,407)

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments 4,381,589 5,092,197

Payment for available-for-sale investments - (3,006,862)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investment activities 4,365,182 2,066,096

Net (decrease)/increase in cash held 4,446,164 5,017,826

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 9,190,844 4,173,018

Cash at the end of the financial year 13,637,008 9,190,844

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

(a) Corporate information

The financial statements of the Deaf Society of New South Wales for the year ended 30 June 2012 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 27 August 2012.

The Deaf Society of NSW is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee.

(b) Summary of accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards, including Australian Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Urgent Issues Group interpretations.

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Deaf Society’s functional currency.

The Deaf Society is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax. The exemption has been confirmed by the Australian Taxation Office.




2012$

2011$

1. Revenue

Grants and subsidies 2,368,462 1,803,038

Donations and appeals 38,254 48,854

Fees for service 1,677,654 1,699,746

Distributions/dividends received 236,792 466,261

Imputation credits received 72,930 113,925

Interest received 619,056 316,299

Training income 672,531 590,738

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment 7,412 11,001

Other 50,805 12,812

5,743,896 5,062,676

2. Expenses

Depreciation 82,820 175,418

Bad and doubtful debts - 1,204

Rent operating leases 411,905 398,999

Auditors’ remuneration

Auditing the Society’s financial statements 20,000 18,900

Other 1,465 1,500

3. Employee benefits expense

Wages and salaries 3,324,087 3,274,546

Superannuation contributions 322,318 288,622

Insurances 64,098 56,971

Employee benefit provisions 87,805 92,968

3,798,308 3,713,107

4. Significant items

Increment in fair value of available for sale financial assets 749,271 1,802,208

Bequests 67,264 36,464

Loss on disposal of investments (975,092) (1,583,080)

Provision for future projects - (175,000)

(158,557) 80,592





INFORMATION AND DECLARATIONS TO BE FURNISHED UNDERTHE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT, 1991 (NSW)

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDRAISING APPEALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

2012$

2011$

Income Annual mail appeal 20,554 16,330

Donations 16,320 31,585

Merchandise Sales 183 835Total Fundraising Income 37,057 48,750Expenditure

Postage, printing, stationery 7,335 3,602Total Cost of Fundraising 7,335 3,602Net Surplus 29,722 45,148

The surplus for the year is used to ameliorate the deficits incurred by the Society in providing vital services, in particular support for members of the Deaf Community and their families in rural and regional areas. In the 2012 year, these deficits amounted to $425,241 (2011: $573,022).

% %Total cost of fundraising on fundraising income 20 7Net surplus on fundraising 80 93Total cost of services on expenditure 93 93Total cost of services on income 88 90

Note: * Fundraising income excludes bequests, as it is not considered to represent income from active fundraising. * There were no fundraising activities conducted jointly with traders.

Declaration by the President in respect of fundraising appeals

I, Alastair McEwin, President of The Deaf Society of New South Wales declare, that in my opinion:

a) the accounts give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of The Deaf Society of New South Wales with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(b) the statement of financial position gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(c) the provision of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) and the regulations under that Act and the conditions attached to the authority have been complied with; and

(d) the internal controls exercised by The Deaf Society of New South Wales are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the Society from any of its fundraising appeals

Alastair McEwinPresidentSydney 27 August 2012


DIRECTORS’ DECLARATIONThe directors declare that in their opinion:(a) The attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with accounting standards(b) The attached financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Society(c) The attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Corporations Regulations 2001(d) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Society will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

Ken Deacon Vivek PrabhuChairperson TreasurerSydney, 27 August 2012




INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

Report on concise financial report

The accompanying concise financial report of the Deaf Society of NSW, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2012, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2012 are derived from the audited financial report of the Deaf Society of NSW for the year ended 30 June 2012. The concise report does not contain all the disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards.Directors’ responsibility for the financial reportThe directors of the Society are responsible for the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.Auditor’s responsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on the concise financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those Auditing 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 judgment, 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 Society’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view 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 Society’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. IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of the Deaf Society of New South Wales, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report.Audit opinionIn our opinion the financial report of The Deaf Society of New South Wales is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including;

i. giving a true and fair view of the Society’s financial position as at 30 June 2012 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

We also report that:a. the financial statements show a true and fair view of the financial result of fundraising appeals conducted during the yearb. the accounting and associated records have been properly kept during the year in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991

(NSW) and the Regulationsc. money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year has been properly accounted for and applied in

accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations and;d. at the date of this report, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Society will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall

due.

Benbow & Pike G. J. AbramsChartered Accountants PartnerSuite 401

54 Miller StreetNorth Sydney NSW 2060Sydney, 27 August 2012



The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2012

MEMBERS AS AT 30 JUNE 2012

Richard AardenAdelaideRodney AdamsDean AinsworthBehnam AmirpanahiHenry AnastasiJaimilee ArmstrongRoger AshworthCindy Lu BaileyElizabeth BonillaHeather BowieTrevor BoyleHannah BrittonTrevor BryantMartin BuddNarelle CaldwellBridget CartyAdrian ChauCalven CheungEvelyn ChristieKerrie ChristieMichael ClarksonStuart ClearJennifer ClementsJudy ClewsTony ClewsLen CollinsHeather CookMary CookGail CoxJames CroweHelen CrudenMargaret Dale

Kym DaleyShara DavisMargaret DayKen DeaconJoshua DoeCraig DouglasBruce DrabschMargaret DrabschJacob DyballPatricia ElliottLuke EllisDavid EmeszMaree EvansSharon EversonBen FahyWayne FarrellFelix GiuffreNorma GiuffreOlga Glodina-JonesElise GoodwinKay GorringeJohn GouldCharlene GraceSundari GwynnePaul HammondDean HanaganKathleen HandanJenny HannanPeter HannanMegan HannonLyn HermannLydia HawkeRobert Hermann

Keith HintonSimon HoganTeneale HoughtonDean HudsonInge JahnCraig JarrettDennis JohnstonBernard JopsonMaria JordanJohn KeirouzSusan KendallMatthew KeysSokong KimBarry KnapmanGeorge KramsNatalie KullKatrina LancasterDavid LarkinDebbie LarkinTaryn LarnerStephen LawlorJennifer LazarusSharon LeuArthur LiberaleShirley LiuMichael LockreyBrian LockyerDavid LondonJoan LongStephen LordWarren LoveJohn LuiMaureen MacDougall

Anthony MacKrodtSusannah MacreadyGillian MahonyPatricia MantheyApenisa MatairavulaAndrew McCredieAlastair McEwinAlan McLeanBrett McLeanRenee McPhersonDavid McQuigginRachael McQuillanAngie MichaelKevin MitchellJohn MooneyJason MortensonSherry MurrayPatricia MuttonJitka NavratilAlbert NguyenHelen NicholsonRon NicholsonStephen NicholsonLeslie NoonanBetty O’BrienMark PahlAndrew ParkDavid ParkerAndrew PelasioFrank PetersonGianna PetrisHayley PickupVivek Prabhu

Kerry PriemSue RaeJane ReadGeoff ReadTony RennexThomas RobsonToni-Rose RobsonAndrew RogersIan Rogers Ayami SatoRebecca SchultzJoshua SealyGeoff SeymourBen SkinnerKevin SmithMandy SmithAlofa SolituaStuart SouthwellAlan StantonRobyn StantonValma StebbingsWanda StewartPatricia SuttonKen TannerMark TheodossiouGrant ThomsonTeresa ThomsonCarol TileyAlison ToftHelen TrendosLuke TrudgettJoyce TullyAbby Turner

Danielle TyermanErsel UzelpostaciSheena WaltersRomana WarburtonJudith WatsonRobert WatsonGlenn WelldonClara WilliamsAnne WoodsTodd WrightChristine Yerbury

Life MembersColin AllenGeorge Barbouttis, OAMDr V D Bear, AMRon BryantNola Colefax, OAMBarry DugganEthel GoffAnthony GorringeMichael HedleyAnthony Houen, AMAlexandra HynesPeter MillerHarry RobertsAdam Salzer, AMBrian SurteesBen Taylor, OAM

(deceased 01/01/2012)

Ray ToddSteven TurnerRay Whitten

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The Deaf Society’s success in providing quality services to the Deaf Community for almost 100 years has been due, in no small part, to the financial help given by our committed supporters.

Many of our supporters, including members of Women’s Bowling Clubs throughout the State, have proven their loyalty and dedication to the Deaf Society by continuing their financial assistance over many years.

We would like to place on record our thanks and appreciation to our supporters whose assistance enables us to enhance our service provision as well as implement new programs for deaf people and their families.

MAJOR DONATIONS

$2,000 and overSport Shirts AustraliaThrill Events Pty Ltd$1,000 and overS EversonThe Deaf Club$500 and overLions Club of

KillarneyBateau Inc.

J SmithM MacarthurE Murray$100 and overE Ash

F AspinallJ BaxterV D BearD BeaverP BenderOlive BollingerN BonessI CampbellV CaradusE CollingsS CollingsC CooperM CunninghamD CurtinD Davis

Deaf Senior CitizensGroup Sydney

Deaf Women’s Guildof Sydney

N DickerF DruceO DunkK ForsythM FurnerJ GambrillB GardinerB GlockermannJ GouldA GrahamM Green

P GriffinJ HarlandE HartP HartD HendersonA HertzbergHillscroft Mngmnt.C HoodF HorsleyR HowsonF JacobsL JohnsonD JohnstonT McKayI Mensdorff-Pouilly

R MewburnA MilstonM MiltonF MueckeJ W MorganNambucca Heads

Women’s BowlingClub

M ParkerV PhillipsK PigramQuota Club of Kyogle IncQuota Club of QuirindiS RaeJ Roach

J RosethE RossD RouvrayP RybaG SavageM ScarrR SegalJ TullyF VioJ WallWhelan Investments P/LR WilhelmJ WisemanL WilcoxR Wood

GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY

In Memory of the Late Kevin James Leonard

P Kater, P Cremin, W Tooker, M and A Bruce, S Bear, S Gardner

In Memory of the late Rhys Walker, Nepean High School

In Memory of the late Ben Taylor, OAM

J and N Giuffre, G McDonald, P Mitchell, A Merrick, M Andrew, J Morley, B and T Moses, D C Loader, J Bartle, A and M Fairweather, J Brown, C Cook, B and M Drabsch, M and J Mooney, P Burgess, B Regan, M Cullan, W Karn, W Hanagan, D Blakeney, P and G Knight, M Jordan, J Moir, J Gale, J Allen, R Adam, The Deaf Club, P and J Hannan, D Johnston, R Stanton, K Priem, S Gusts, M Guinane, A Gorringe, G McGillicuddy, S Jahn, N Colefax, B and J Clews , D Bampton

The Deaf Society of NSW is a Deductible Gift Recipient – donations of $2.00 or over are tax deductible.

DEFERRED GIVING

The Society is indeed fortunate so that many benefactors choose to make a bequest to the Deaf Society, after providing for their family and loved ones.

The generous bequest made by the late Mr and Mrs Emil Epstein in 1990 continues to provide investment income to help fund our programs today.

If you are contemplating making a bequest to the Deaf Society of NSW and would like advice, please contact the Chief Executive Officer in complete confidence on (02) 8833 3600.

During the year the Deaf Society was fortunate to receive legacies from the following estates:

Estate of the late Arthur William Byrne

Estate of the late Kenneth Edwin Locker

Documents

THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES · THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES ABN 21 952 195 236 A Company Limited by Guarantee The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2012