Currumbin RSL Gold Coast Community Benefit

CURRUMBIN RSLGroup Community Benefit

Community Benefit

Financial Contribution

Social Contribution

Education Contribution

Veteran’s Service

The group has a proud 65 year history in providing significant Community Benefit locally and nationally... and we happen to be on the Gold Coast.

Community Benefit

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Currumbin Palm BeachRSL Sub Branch

Memorial Club

Dune Cafe Ignite Education Foodoo Pty LtdVeterans’

Support Centre

Community Benefit

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Community BenefitThe group’s businesses operate to be an integral part of the community by fostering its spirit through financial, social and environmental contributions.

Community Benefit

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Inputs

Outputs

A significant Financial Contribution is only part of the value...

Community Benefit

FINANCIALCONTRIBUTION

5 YEAR TOTALS

Community Benefit

FINANCIALCONTRIBUTION

5 YEAR TOTALS

Community Benefit

FINANCIALCONTRIBUTION

5 YEAR TOTALS

EVEN WITHOUT VETERANS SERVICE IT’S SIGNIFICANT

Social Value

Community Benefit

SOCIAL VALUE

Meeting PlacesA membership base of 25,000 people. Continually invest in

maintaining our business facilities in three locations across of

20,000sqm of land and 4,654sqm of buildings.

Two contemporary venues providing social hubs. One site

supports Education and Veterans services.

$442,847 over 5 years in-kind support in facility use and

equipment hire. Hosts events for seniors, provides transport for

students and seniors, and entertainment for all ages..

Community Benefit

SOCIAL VALUE

Dune Café and Tarrabora Community RoomsLocated at the Palm Beach Parklands these wonderful facilities were

a gift to the community when the Club surrendered its lease in 2006

to GCCC which subsequently converted it to Parkland.

The area is now extremely popular for families and visitors and is

also the site for annual events such as Outdoor Cinema, Anaconda

Racing and Christmas by the Sea.

The Community Rooms are provided at a reduced rental rate and

have become popular with community groups and children’s

activities classes.

Community Benefit

SOCIAL VALUE

Employer of ChoiceSignificant employer with 165 employees across all businesses

with 55 of those having been employed for longer than 5 years.

340 Suppliers.

Currumbin RSL also provides work experience, through its

College for approximately 300 people annually.

Indirect multiplier effect 4,137 additional employees in the

region.

Community Benefit

SOCIAL VALUE

Employment Contribution

Multiplier effect figures taken from University of Wollongong Faculty Commerce, Abbas Valadkhani

2003 paper “Using Input-Output Analysis to Identify Australia’s High Employment Generating

Industries”

Community Benefit

SOCIAL VALUE

Environmental Leadership• Worm farm recycling; 10 tons green/kitchen waste per annum and

providing fertilizer for community.

• Recycling all glass, aluminum, plastic, tin, paper, and cardboard.

• Kitchen garden which supplies venues’ produce and educational

workshops.

• Active investment in energy saving devices such as heat pumps,

smart cool air-conditioning systems, Sterile Aire systems, led lighting.

• Current project is the installation of water tanks for non potable water

Community Benefit

LOCALLY SOURCED

Community Benefit

LOCALLY SOURCED

Alleys RestaurantSEASONAL, LOCAL, FUN AND DELICIOUS

• Alleys restaurant is undergoing an Evolution

• Offering seasonal menus

• Ordering local produce where possible

• Utilising produce from our Vegetable Garden

An Education Value

Community Benefit

EDUCATION BENEFIT

• Operating since 1998 providing educational products and services

locally and nationally

• Offering 27 courses through to Diploma level

• Main hospitality educational provider for Southern Gold Coast

• Creating career pathways from high school through to university

• Significant investment in on-line training and education

Community Benefit

EDUCATION BENEFIT

Online Courses• ONLINE - RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol – QLD• ONLINE - RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol – WA• ONLINE - FSSC - Food Safety Supervisor Course• ONLINE - RSG - Responsible Service of Gambling• ONLINE - AFA - Apply First Aid - HLTFA301C

Community Benefit

EDUCATION BENEFIT

Veterans’ Service

Community Benefit

VETERAN’S SERVICE

Veteran Support CentreEstablished in 1998 to service the Veteran Community on the Southern Gold

Coast.

The centre excels in Veteran Affairs and now attracts people seeking their

services

for all over Australia.

Operated by volunteers and two paid employees, the centre provides services

to thousands of Veterans annually. Such services include;

• Pension applications and disputes

• Hospital, home and independent living visits

• General enquires regarding Veteran Welfare

Community Benefit

VETERAN’S SERVICE

2011 STATISTICS

• Interviews: 1,493• Claims Submissions: 795• Pensions: 963• VRB Hearings 18• Appeals

$6,388,632 ACCESSED FOR VETERANS THROUGH ENTITLEMENTS SINCE 2007

Veteran Entitlements

2011 STATISTICS

• Enquires: 864• Hospital Visits: 1,009• Home Visits: 1,137• Funerals: 28

5,427 VOLUNTEER HOURS IN 2011

AT $27.36 PER HOUR THAT EQUATES TO $148,483

Welfare Services

Community Benefit

VETERAN’S SERVICE

Financial Benefits Accessed for

Veterans

Community Benefit

VETERAN’S SERVICE

Days of RemembranceWe have a proud history of remembering and honouring veterans of all ages through hosting significant days of remembrance.

These days are organised to engage all of the community. In the past 5 years the club has spent $931,633 on commemorative days.

Anzac Day Dawn service is nationally telecast by Channel 7 Sunrise each year from 2007

Community Benefit

SUMMARY

It’s truly amazing just how many lives we have touched over time…

This is a 5 year snapshot of Currumbin RSL’s value to the Community – imagine it’s contribution since 1947!

THANK YOU165 Duringan Street Currumbin QLD 4223(07) 5534 7999