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Annual Review 2010
When I looked at the scoreboard and saw that I had won a bronze medal I was really proud. I had done my personal best and I just wanted to share it with everyone.
Katherine Mansour Special Olympics Athlete
Chairman’s Introduction ................. 2
Message from the CEO ................... 3
Who We Are ...................................... 4
Highlights of 2010.............................. 5
Around The States ............................ 6
Photo Wall ......................................... 7
Quality Sport and Competition ...... 8
Our Competition Pathways ............ 9
Increasing Sports Participation ..... 10
Welcoming New Members ........... 11
Engaging Communities ................. 12
Education and Awareness ............ 13
Securing Our Finances ................... 14
Working with Our Partners ............. 15
A Unified Team ............................... 16
Thank You Team ............................. 18
Our Partners .................................... 19
Reporting Structure ........................ 20
Executive Management ............... 20
Financial Information ..................... 21
Reporting PeriodThis Annual Review covers our activities and performance from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010, which aligns with the Special Olympics Australia financial year. An online version of this Annual Report is also available at www.specialolympics.com.au/resources
Charitable StatusSpecial Olympics Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation with tax-exempt charity and deductible gift-recipient status granted by the Australian Taxation Office. We have been operating in Australia for 36 years and are registered with the Department of Gaming and Racing under the Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991. Our national fundraising licence number is CFN14503 and our ABN is 28 050 738 728.
AuditorsKPMG, 10 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000, www.kpmg.com
Location and Contact DetailsThe national office of Special Olympics Australia is located at: Level 1, Sports House 6A Figtree Drive Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
We can be contacted at: PO Box 62, Concord West NSW 2138 Telephone: 02 8116 9833 or 1300 225 762 Fax: 02 8732 1629 Email: [email protected]
Contents
Front cover: Katherine Mansour from Victoria couldn’t contain her pride when she won a bronze medal in the 200m Individual Medley at the 2010 National Games. With her hand on her heart she represented the joy that Special Olympics brings to many athletes with an intellectual disability.
This spread: All of these Special Olympics athletes have an intellectual disability, although it may not be obvious. While some people with an intellectual disability have an associated condition like Down Syndrome which has physical characteristics, some don’t. Intellectual disability can differ greatly from person-to-person.
The athletes are: Stephanie Bradfield, Victoria; Brenton Jackson-Dimond, Victoria; Zac Muir-McKay and Scott Stevenson, Northern Territory; Ruth and Gregory Blanch, NSW; Joanne Bartlett, Victoria; Ehren Keys, ACT.
Back cover: Julia Veness-Collins, Kris Brown, Kenn Brown, Jan and Kristian Sandercoe, and NSW skier; Saumala Sivayogarajasingam, NSW; Bradley and Wayne Kinross, Queensland; proud swimmer, NSW.
Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sports participation and meaningful competition.
With the encouragement, support and understanding of the Special Olympics family athletes have opportunities to improve their health, make friends, contribute to the community, overcome challenges, feel proud and achieve their personal best.
We help them live the life that many take for granted. With over 500,000 Australians living with an intellectual disability, your support is as important as ever.
www.specialolympics.com.au
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Chairman’s introductionThankfully, the days when people with an intellectual disability were shut in institutions are long gone.
Today, too many of them are simply shut out.
Ignorance, negative attitudes and low expectations remain major obstacles to achievement.
Of course, people with an intellectual disability are all unique and their circumstances and degree of disability can vary widely. But as a group, they are less likely to be employed, they are more likely to be victims of violence and they often experience poorer health than the general population. They are also less likely to participate in sporting or recreational activities.
Yet they can, and deserve, to be valued members of the community. They just need to be in it, and that’s where Special Olympics helps.
Special Olympics provides a platform for personal achievement that extends beyond the sporting field and rests on the values of respect, acceptance and inclusion.
While sport is our primary vehicle for change, we also run health, leadership and vocational programs to allow Special Olympics athletes to discover and share their talents.
I believe in the benefits of Special Olympics, because outside of my role as Chairman I am a volunteer with two sons in my local program. Without Special Olympics they would remain on the outskirts of the sporting landscape and the community.
Needless to say, I am very proud of my role as a father. I am also very proud of my role in the organisation and of our progress this year.
Leading into the final year of our first, four-year strategy many of the goals that were set by the Board in 2008 have been achieved. We now clearly understand what we can do well, what we still need to achieve and the obstacles to success.
This annual review outlines our progress against each of our five goals. They are:
- to provide a quality sporting experience
- to increase athlete numbers and participation
- to engage and welcome communities to support growth
- to secure our financial future
- to unify our organisation.
While we work on our new strategy for 2012-2015, our international headquarters has developed a global direction for our movement.
The mission-driving pillars at the core of the international strategy are:
- to advance quality sports and competition by providing excellence in coaching, training, and competition management at all levels
- to build communities by promoting initiatives such as the Healthy Athletes’ and Athlete Leadership programs
- to connect fans and funds through effective, sustainable, and innovative marketing and fundraising activities in both the public and private sector.
The strategy resonates strongly with me and I believe Australia is aligned in this global vision, particularly with our Community Sports-Links program which positions us as an agent for change for the most disadvantaged in our society.
A large debt of gratitude is owed to those that continue to support us.
Thank you to my fellow Board members who have greatly supported the organisation this year. John Tolmie will be missed in 2011, but the rest of the Board will continue to guide the organisation.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to recognise the dedication provided by Special Olympics CEO, Catriona Barry and staff in our national and state offices. Providing increasing resources and services for athletes, volunteers, families and supporters is something we are extremely proud of.
The Board also recognise the enormous efforts of our many volunteers and families. Your commitment and dedication is inspiring. Without you, Special Olympics would not exist.
And of course thank you to all Special Olympics athletes who continue to prove their talents, exceed expectations, and broaden the horizons of our communities. We benefit greatly from your involvement.
Mark Streeting Chairman, Board of Directors
‘Leading into the final year of our first, four-year strategy many of the goals that were set by the Board in 2008 have been achieved.’
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Increasing sports participation for people with an intellectual disability is at the centre of what we do and since we launched our national strategy in 2008, Special Olympics Australia has grown.
Our main challenge is to reach out to the many people with an intellectual disability who cannot access sport by their own ability or support network. So, we are delighted that our Community Sports-Link program continues to help us increase athlete numbers.
While sports participation is part of our mission, so is competition and the 2010 Special Olympics Australia National Games in Adelaide proved that Special Olympics provides outstanding competition opportunities.
The festival-atmosphere, the venues, the sportsmanship of athletes, the quality coaches and officials, and the level of sponsorship raised the bar for a Special Olympics Australia event.
What also set the event apart was the army of volunteers who helped deliver a successful Games. When the Games were awarded Best Event at the annual South Australia Tourism awards it was the volunteers that received the applause.
Soon after the National Games, an Australian team was selected to compete at the Special Olympics World Summer Games – the largest sporting event in the world in 2011.
We are proud to provide strong and structured competition pathways for a wide range of abilities, which is why we sent a squad of young footballers to Timor-Leste in October for an international tournament. Their selection reflects our philosophy of providing more competition opportunities to more athletes.
Of course, in providing these opportunities, we aim for minimal impact on our weekly sports programs, and national and state staff continue to focus on supporting accredited regions to provide regular training and local competition.
Continuing to develop sustainable income streams and working with our sporting and corporate partners is important in this endeavour and we are pleased to have the support of many dedicated individuals and organisations.
We are grateful to our Principal Partner, the Australian Sports Commission for their continued funding and support.
We also commend the Queensland Government for leading the way in recognising that our World Games athletes deserve the same level of funding as Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Our relationship with Law Enforcement Torch Run committees continues to strengthen and an ambitious fundraising campaign, Run with the LAW, would never have happened without them.
Through Run with the LAW we also welcomed our first official media partner, News Limited. Their promotion of the event and our National Games raised awareness to a level never seen before.
Turnaround Management Association members who attend national fundraising events are now avid fans of our athletes and IGA continues to support and grow with us in our ninth year of partnership.
The Board of Directors again made a valuable contribution to the organisation, and revitalised State Committees and the National Council have contributed to our unified success.
As always, I am in awe of the work of our volunteers and I sincerely thank those who sit on committees, coach athletes in weekly training, prepare athletes for competition, run events and bring such passion to transforming the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
Finally, I am very proud of the commitment of Special Olympics staff who go beyond the call of duty and work within tight parameters to provide services to our many stakeholders.
The work that we all do benefits athletes, families and communities, and I know I get back more than I could ever give.
Catriona Barry Chief Executive Officer
Message from the CEO
‘I am in awe of our volunteers who sit on committees, coach athletes in weekly training, prepare them for competition, run events and bring passion to transforming the lives of people with an intellectual disability.’
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Our MissionOur mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
About UsIn Australia, Special Olympics is often confused with the Paralympics, but our organisation is very different.
Our success is not measured in medals or records but in enabling every athlete to enjoy a quality life within their community, and achieve their personal best regardless of their skills.
Where We BeganSpecial Olympics began as a backyard camp hosted by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver over 40 years ago. Her sister Rosemary had an intellectual disability and Eunice knew that people like her were underestimated.
So, in 1962 she invited 75 children like Rosemary into her backyard to explore their abilities through sport. This was the beginning of a global movement that now supports almost 3.5 million athletes in 185 countries.
People with an intellectual disability represent the world’s largest disability group, yet we reach only 1% of that global population. So we have much work to do.
One Athlete’s StoryChris’ story reflects the highs and lows of living with a disability and reminds us why Special Olympics is important.
Chris has an intellectual disability, is partially deaf, has poor verbal skills and lives in community accommodation on the outskirts of Sydney.
Through Special Olympics, Chris has developed a love of swimming. As he can’t manage public transport he has to rely on his carer, who is a registered Special Olympics volunteer, to take him and three other residents to the local pool each week.
As a result of regular training, Chris’ communication skills improved, he became healthier and more content, and he made friends. With new confidence, he began to climb the competition ladder until he was selected to represent Australia at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in China.
His carer and everyone at his residence were delighted. For twelve months they held BBQs, trivia nights and raffles to raise the money to get Chris to the Games.
So when he returned with a silver medal there was huge celebration. It was as if everyone had won.
Sadly, Chris’ carer can no longer take Chris and his housemates to training and they no longer swim.
This has had a negative impact on their lifestyle and highlights how valuable it is for people with an intellectual disability to have access to sport and the support of their community.
Without that support some will simply not achieve what they are capable of.
On a happy note, we just heard that Chris’ carer has made arrangements to get him to training. Chris now says, ‘I’m training for my next medal!’
Nathaniel Quan from Sydney’s Upper North Shore region loves sport. He plays tennis, dances and represented NSW in athletics at the 2010 National Games. He is very committed to Special Olympics and during our Run with the LAW fundraising campaign he raised almost $5,000 to support local sport for people with an intellectual disability.
Photo by www.newsphotos.com.au
Who we are
Find out more about the Special Olympics Movement at:
www.specialolympics.com.au/about_us
From our website you can also view an interactive module called Introduction To Special Olympics Australia.
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Quality Sport and Competition- The 2010 Special Olympics National
Games were a highlight for over 850 athletes who competed in Adelaide.
- 131 athletes and 40 volunteer officials were selected to compete at the 2011 World Summer Games in Greece.
- Our World Games team came together in Sydney in October for a team training camp.
- Australian Special Olympics footballer Ben Haack competed at the Coca-Cola Unity Cup during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town.
- Team Koala competed in an international football tournament in Timor-Leste.
Increasing Sports Participation- Our Sports Forum revealed that
aquatics, bocce, cricket, basketball, football and tenpin bowling are the sports that have the best growth potential for athletes.
- Our Community Sports-Link program increased athlete numbers by 14%.
Engaging Communities- In March, we launched an improved
national website and revitalised our social media presence.
- Queensland volunteer, Susan Grealy was a popular winner of our annual Hall of Fame award.
- John Faulkner from Queensland was presented with the Dr John Day award for athlete leadership.
- Athlete leaders presented to over 12,000 Lions Club members at their annual convention in Sydney.
- The Queensland Government supported World Games athletes with funding equal to Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
- News Limited came on board as our official media partner.
Financial Sustainability - We launched our most complex
fundraising event ever with Run with the LAW.
- A more strategic approach to relationship management saw growth and development of existing and new partnerships.
- Fundraising managers were appointed in five states and came together for a Fundraising Forum in Sydney in November.
- We increased revenue across all fundraising income streams.
- New online technology platforms allowed us to improve efficiency, process and donor engagement.
- The fundraising strategy to raise $1.3 million for the World Games began to roll out across multiple channels.
- Comprehensive guidelines and protocols for fundraising were rolled out across the organisation.
Unification and Collaboration- This year we officially become one
unified organisation.
- Andrew Williams from Victoria attended his first Board meeting as the athlete representative to the Board.
- Ben Haack from Queensland was appointed as the athlete representative on the Special Olympics Asia-Pacific Advisory Council.
- Catriona Barry, CEO represented Australia at the Special Olympics Global Congress in Morocco.
- Board member and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Advisory Council, Rex Langthorne AM joined the Special Olympics International Board.
- We welcomed new State Committee Chairs in Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.
Left: Peter Zapantis, Victoria and Nathan West, Queensland will represent Australia in football at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games and enjoyed catching up in Sydney when the team came together in October for a full-team training camp thanks to funding from the Australian Sports Commission. The camp included training sessions, competitions with local clubs, uniform fittings and guest speakers.
The team will be supported by 40 officials led by Head of Delegation, Anna Louise-Kassulke and Assistant Head of Delegation, Suzy Chainey, both from Queensland. Officials took part in their own camp in August to prepare for the Games.
Right: Queensland Special Olympics footballer Ben Haack joined Muhtar Kent, Chairman of The Coca-Cola Company and Special Olympics International board member, as well as footballer Clarence Seedorf of AC Milan, to promote the Unity Cup in South Africa.
Photo by Diego Azubel.
Highlights of 2010
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Victoria- Increased athlete participation
by 23%.
- 2014 Special Olympics National Games awarded to Melbourne.
- Launched a national strategy for 2010-2015 with the support of VicHealth, Victorian Government Department of Planning and Community Development, and Booz & Company.
- Elected a new volunteer State Committee.
- Gained recognition as a State Sports Organisation from the Victorian Government.
Tasmania- Introduced Special Olympics to 400
students in 43 schools through the Community Sports-Link program.
- Developed media partnerships that resulted in increased print media, plus television coverage of 17 events.
- Continued to develop strong government relationships resulting in a supportive speech in the Senate by Senator Bilyk, which is now on the public record.
New South Wales- Led the largest delegation of 233
athletes and a management team of 60 to the 2010 National Games.
- Launched a pilot program in Central West NSW that saw students with and without an intellectual disability play sport together.
- Awarded Junior National Games to be held in Newcastle in 2012.
- Provided support to registered volunteers with $50 fuel vouchers.
Queensland- Supported Team Koala to represent
Australia at the Intercity Football Competition in Timor-Leste.
- Lobbied the Queensland Government for World Games funds resulting in a $175,000 financial contribution.
- Supported athlete Ben Haack to attend the Unity Cup in South Africa.
ACT- Launched a founding committee
for a Cooma region which was officially launched by NSW Minister, Steve Whan.
- Held the first multi-sports competition and the second annual Sports Lunch in Canberra.
Western Australia- Recruited a new skills-based State
Committee chaired by Dr Justin Walawski, with Dr Fiona Wood as Vice-Chair.
- Launched the inaugural TMA Sports Lunch in Perth with huge success.
- Introduced football into the sports program.
South Australia- Hosted the biggest and most
awarded National Games ever.
- Hosted the first multi-sports competition which welcomed registered athletes and athletes from affiliated clubs.
- Launched a football program with the first annual ‘World Cup’ event.
- Participated in community events, such as the City to Bay fun run and International Day of People with Disability.
Left to right: Ella Pardy and Skye Fraser from WA, Taylor Doyle from NSW and Katrina Hughes from Victoria proudly show off their medals and ribbon for the Women’s Long Jump at the 2010 National Games.
Ella and Taylor will represent Australia in athletics at the 2011 World Summer Games in Athens. They are both very excited to be able to show off their skills and they are very proud to have the opportunity to represent Australia. According to Taylor, ‘I can’t wait to compete and run on the Olympic track.’
Around the states
Every state has its own section within the Special Olympics Australia national website. For state information go directly to:
www.specialolympics.com.au/vic
www.specialolympics.com.au/tas
www.specialolympics.com.au/nsw
www.specialolympics.com.au/qld
www.specialolympics.com.au/act
www.specialolympics.com.au/wa
www.specialolympics.com.au/sa
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Quality sport and competitionRegular ParticipationSpecial Olympics is not one single event. We provide sports training and competition across the entire calendar year through over 250 local sports clubs. In 2010, almost 4,200 athletes participated in over 11,000 weekly training sessions and 250 competitions across 14 official sports, plus a number of recreational activities.
Competition PathwaysThrough a structured competition ladder, athletes of all abilities can move from local training to regional, state, national and international competition, provided they meet minimum training criteria.At every level, our focus is on providing safe and meaningful competition that allows athletes to showcase their skills and compete with others of similar ability. To assist regional and state committees in hosting events that meet our quality and safety standards, Special Olympics Australia launched an Event Management Toolkit, supported by a comprehensive online training module.
Extraordinary VolunteersAll of our volunteer coaches and officials are accredited by the relevant national sports body and are supported by a network of volunteers familiar with the needs of our athletes. In 2010, 547 coaches and more than 2,600 volunteers delivered a record number of events.
Valuable Sports PartnersWe work closely with the Australian Sports Commission, as well as State and National Sports Organisations, to maintain best practice, strengthen competition pathways and promote sport for all. Last year, we had formal national partnerships with: Bocce Federation of Australia, Disabled WinterSport Australia, Football Federation of Australia, Golf Australia, Gymnastics Australia, Softball Australia and Tennis Australia.
We also had long-standing relationships with Athletics Australia, Basketball Australia, Cricket Australia, Tenpin Bowling Australia, Sailability Australia & Access Dinghies, Swimming Australia and Yachting Australia. In addition, we have developed independent panels to work with external sports partners to promote participation for people with an intellectual disability. The National Competition Panel ensures that each state offers a regular competition calendar across all sports to allow athletes to prepare for events. The National Selection Committee is responsible for implementing transparent processes for team selections. This group spent much of 2010 ensuring selections for the Australian World Games team were made according to strict guidelines.
Expanding OpportunitiesOutside of our regular national competition calendar we promote other opportunities for athletes to compete. In 2010, we sent a football team to Timor-Leste to compete in the Intercity 5-a-side Football Tournament. The Australian squad, fondly known as Team Koala, consisted entirely of footballers who had not competed at the National Games and they received the award for best sportsmanship. Special Olympics Australia also support athletes to pursue individual opportunities, like Queensland footballer Ben Haack who was selected by our global headquarters to play in the inaugural Coca-Cola Unity Cup. Ben was one of only 14 athletes from around the world to play in the celebrity match during the FIFA World Cup in Cape Town.Find out more about our Sports
Partners at: www.specialolympics.com.au/our_work/sports_development
Official SportsSpecial Olympics Australia offers 14 official sports. The sports offered in each region is dependent on the interests of athletes, the availability of coaches and the capacity of volunteers. Our official sports are:
- Alpine Skiing
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Cricket
- Figure Skating
- Football (Soccer)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Sailing
- Softball
- Tennis
- Tenpin Bowling
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Previous page: Lauren Summers from Sydney North takes a strike at the 2010 National Games.
Photo by WinkiPoP Media
This page (left): Tenpin bowler, Jennifer Alcock from Western Australia marches into the Opening Ceremony of the National Games proudly wearing her state uniform. Behind her is Yolanda Berg.
Photo by WinkiPop Media
This page (right): We don’t know who’s prouder, NSW swimmer Terese Gage with her silver medal or Brian and Chris, two of the fantastic volunteers who supported athletes at the 2010 National Games.
Our competition pathwaysFrom The National Games... The Special Olympics Australia National Games, held every four years is a selection event for the World Games.
In April 2010, over 850 athletes enjoyed the thrill of representing their state when they competed across twelve sports at the National Games in Adelaide.
More than 750 volunteers, working with a Games Director, Games Board and Games Organising Committee delivered an extraordinary event which has been applauded widely for being the most innovative, welcoming, competitive and financially successful Games ever. It was awarded Best Event at the annual South Australia Tourism Awards and was a finalist in the Tourism Australia Awards.
The Games delivered a number of milestones. For the first-time athletes were hosted in an Olympic-type Athletes’ Village, sailing and equestrian were included in national competition, a coordinated families and supporters program was added to the schedule, all accredited Games attendees were entitled to free public transport and the number of sponsors showing their support increased dramatically, including Newman’s Own Foundation directly sponsoring the volunteer program.
In addition, the Games offered the most comprehensive Healthy Athletes’ Program ever seen in Australia and the merchandise program was profitable.
The event generated $3.9 million worth of media coverage, injected $3 million into the South Australian economy and is estimated to add $2.5 million to future tourism.
The legacy of the Games is enormous.
Awareness of Special Olympics in South Australia has increased and the state office has been inundated with requests for more sports programs.
Staff and volunteers are now working with State Sports Organisations to meet the demand and they are well on track to exceed the target for athlete growth in the state.
As a result of the Games, bocce and football have been launched in South Australia and three states, including SA, have partnered with Riding for the Disabled to increase opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to get involved in equestrian.
Many Games volunteers remain involved and some have joined the new State Committee.
...To The World GamesThe Special Olympics World Summer Games are held every four years in the year prior to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A World Winter Games is also held on a four-year cycle.
The World Games is a massive celebration of achievement and the scale of the event is of Olympic-style proportions.
The upcoming Games in Greece will be the largest sporting event in the world in 2011 with over 7,500 athletes from 185 countries competing in 22 sports. Our Australian team is the biggest we have sent to the Games.
In all, 131 athletes and 40 officials will proudly wear the green and gold and represent Australia in eleven sports, many of them for the first time.
A big thank you to those people who donated to our fundraising target of $1.3 million to get the team to the Games. At the end of 2010 we were tracking well to meet our target.
Tax-deductible donations to support travelling teams, including the World Games team, can be made on our secure donation page at: www.specialolympics.com.au
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Left: World Games basketballer James Maxwell from South Australia gets some support from Head Coach, Carmen Skidmore from NSW at the World Games team training camp in Sydney.
Right: The NSW and Tasmania softball teams enjoy a post-match celebration despite the Tasmanian team beating NSW to take out the bronze medal at the 2010 National Games.
Special Olympics exists to serve athletes and increasing the number of athletes we support is a high priority.
Turning Research Into StrategyOur national database has enabled us to identify the sports that offer the best opportunity for growth in athlete participation.
Findings were presented at a Sports Forum in February where members agreed to strategically target aquatics, basketball, football and tenpin bowling as they offer the best potential for athlete growth, based on age, pathways and the availability of coaches. At the same time we remain fully committed to all official sports.
Inspiring New Athletes Our Community Sports-Link program promotes partnerships with disability service providers, schools and sports clubs to encourage their members to get involved in Special Olympics with specifically designed sports events.
These events are offered by a group of professional Community Development Coordinators who have developed strong local relationships to increase sports participation for people with an intellectual disability.
In 2010, the program welcomed over 1,000 athletes from 80 affiliated clubs, increasing our reach by 14%.
The program inspired the launch of cricket and football programs in South Australia and Tasmania, and a range of new events were successfully staged in Victoria and New South Wales.
Community Sports-link also helped us strengthen partnerships with state sports bodies particularly in football (NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC), softball (NSW, VIC), basketball (QLD, country VIC), cricket (QLD, TAS, regional VIC), and gymnastics (TAS).
Overcoming BarriersOur research shows that Special Olympics Australia has an ageing athlete population, and that the average age of a Special Olympics athlete is 27 years old.
So, retaining and attracting younger athletes is important to our future.
To encourage young athletes to stay or get involved, the 2011 annual subscription fee for athletes aged under 18 was removed in Tasmania and South Australia.
With the Junior National Games to be held in Newcastle, NSW in 2012 this makes joining Special Olympics an attractive proposition for younger athletes.
Encouraging InclusionA pilot program titled Project Unify was launched in NSW Central West bringing athletes with and without a disability together in united competition.
The pilot involved over 60 students from five schools and provided basic coaching skills to teachers and carers to extend the regular training capacity of students. Football NSW also got involved by running skills clinics for students.
According to Special Education Teacher, Christine Hawke from Orange Primary School, ‘The cohesiveness of the teams made it evident that on the sporting field there can be equality. The students without a disability were impressed by the abilities of students from the special education unit. At our school we now see these students playing sport together at lunchtime. That has never happened before.’
Increasing sports participation
Growth in Athlete Participation
■2008 2,717 Athletes
■2009 3,672 Athletes
■2010 4,186 Athletes
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
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Left: If it wasn’t for the ability of the Community Sports-Link program to reinvigorate football in Melbourne, Victoria would not have had a football team, let alone two, at the 2010 National Games.
Lachlan Croft on the left is now heading to Athens for the 2011 World Summer Games and he says, ‘I can’t wait to play for Australia just like my hero Tim Cahill.’
Photo by WinkiPoP Media
Right: Jaclyn and Alex Riding from Queensland are one of many siblings sharing a passion for sport through Special Olympics Australia and their local club.
Photo by www.newsphotos.com.au
Wangaratta Takes On The WorldThe Community Sports-Link program reaches out to people with an intellectual disability with some of the highest support needs and gives them opportunities to play sport and do their best.
It also creates opportunities for athletes to shine in areas where opportunities are few or non-existent.
Nobody knows this better than three athletes from Wangaratta who would still be having a kick-about at their local venue if they hadn’t been introduced to Special Olympics.
They have now been selected to represent Australia at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.
Their journey began in 2009, when coach Jack McNeilly from the Just For Kicks Soccer Academy in Wangaratta approached Special Olympics Victoria seeking opportunities for his players to get involved in competition.
The state office encouraged Jack’s local club to get involved in the Community Sports-Link program and, based on the mutual benefits of reinvigorated competition, the Wangaratta group were invited to compete at the State Football Games – the qualifying event for the National Games.
Jack’s squad added great value to the quality of competition and the players decided to become registered members of their local region. This allowed Special Olympics Victoria to send two teams to the National Games – the first time in ten years that Victoria had been able to field a team in the Games.
Both Victorian teams returned home with a silver medal and now Christian, Lachlan and Faron are off to Greece to share their skills in front of the world.
What People Are Saying About Community Sports-Link Teachers, coaches and those in the disability sector have been inspired by the Community Sports-Link program and the benefits it offers people with an intellectual disability. Athletes are also pleased to get a chance to enjoy sport.
This is what some of them had to say.
‘Special Olympics came to my school so I got to give it a go. I learnt how great it feels to score a goal, swing a softball bat and hit a ball. I played as a team and made friends. I now want to be an athlete.’ Danielle, Affiliated Athlete
‘It is fantastic to be able to bring students to events where they can participate at their skill level. They get a chance to feel the pride of achievement and experience success.’ Teacher, Trevallyn Primary School
‘Through Special Olympics we have been able to offer students worthwhile activities that have taught them valuable sports skills, and other skills that will benefit their future educational and career choices. The program developed and enhanced their self-esteem and it is not an activity that we could offer with existing school resources.’ Teacher, Reece High School
‘When you see the shy little ones slowly blossoming and growing in confidence I feel very rewarded. For some of these children, the Special Olympics Community Sports-Link program is their only opportunity to play sport. So often it is the start of a passion for sporting activity and a healthy lifestyle.’ Corinne, Schools Coordinator
Welcoming new members
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Our regions continue to reach out to welcome and support new stakeholders.
Personal BestA new messaging platform for our World Games team was launched in July and centres around the phrase ‘personal best’. It’s a phrase commonly used at Special Olympics and it’s a goal that all athletes aspire to, whether that’s by recording their best training time or winning a medal.
New Website LaunchAfter months of development, Special Olympics Australia launched a new national website in March 2010 using upgraded technology.
The aim of the redesign was to consolidate state web activity into one national platform and reduce administration costs, while allowing states to manage their own content.
The website now attracts almost 150,000 unique visitors annually and with new technology we are able to build custom sites like www.runwiththelaw.com.au in-house.
The new site also provides a secure donation portal that generates tax receipts automatically.
Engaging VolunteersSpecial Olympics is only possible through the dedication and support of volunteers. To expand the sources of quality volunteers we have engaged with universities and a range of corporate organisations.
Embracing Social MediaIn 2010 Special Olympics Australia embraced social media.
Prior to the National Games, we renewed our presence on facebook, YouTube, Twitter and flickr, and engaged the support of our partners at Sefiani Communications Group to use social media tools to raise awareness of Special Olympics throughout the Games.
As a result of this focused approach, our facebook audience grew by 400% and twitter followers increased by 60%. New traffic captured via You Tube and flickr also helped increase web traffic by 167%.
Online Tools & TechnologySpecial Olympics Australia continues to invest in technology that allows us to best utilise our resources and keep up-to-date with what is happening in the online arena.
This investment allowed Special Olympics members to create individual online fundraising pages to help them raise money for the inaugural Run with the LAW torch run event.
The technology has since been used to establish online fundraising pages for the Australian World Games team as well as other travelling teams and key events that require financial support.
With volunteers across the country and athlete welfare a priority, it is critical that organisational information and procedures are clear and accessible.
So in 2010, Special Olympics Australia introduced technology to develop e-learning tools for members. So far it has been used to develop various modules including an Introduction to Special Olympics and an Event Management Guide.
Patron & Ambassador SupportWe are proud to have Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as our Patron.
The Governor-General is a long-term fan and believes that ‘Special Olympics challenges the negative beliefs that can surround people with a disability and stop them achieving their best.’
A group of dedicated ambassadors also continue to give their time and talent to help us raise our profile and in 2010 we welcomed rugby league legend, Jarryd Hayne and Queensland golf champion Ashley Ona.
Athletes Lead The WayAs athletes grow in confidence, some seek challenges outside of sport, so we offer opportunities for personal development through our Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs).
ALPs encourages athletes to be ambassadors through public speaking and working on committees.
Andrew Williams from Victoria has served as an international ambassador for many years and was elected as the athlete representative on the national Board. He also attended the Global Congress in Morocco with fellow athlete Ben Haack from Queensland who was elected as the athlete representative on the Asia Pacific Advisory Council. The Council’s role is to provide local advice on global policy.
As part of their accreditation, states and regions are now required to have an athlete on their committee.
The 2010 National Games proved a great opportunity for athlete leaders to showcase their skills and a dedicated team were kept busy speaking at ceremonies, presenting medals and greeting VIPs.
Engaging communities
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Previous page: Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia is our Patron and a great supporter. She is pictured here with singer and Special Olympics fan Amber Lawrence, along with the Special Olympics dance group from Sydney’s Upper North Shore region.
This page (left): Australian Police Federal Agent Ray Beshara and Northern Territory athlete Scott Stevenson proudly carry the Flame of Hope at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 National Games in Adelaide. At eight years of age, Scott was one of the youngest athletes at the Games.
Photo by WinkiPoP Media
This page (right): Victoria’s Chief Police Commissioner, Simon Overland ran with Special Olympics athletes through the streets of Melbourne during the Run with the LAW campaign.
Photo by www.newsphotos.com.au
Encouraging Healthy AthletesStudies indicate that less than 10% of people with an intellectual disability, aged 8-65 participate in regular sport.
They are prone to obesity, diabetes, heart conditions and early death.
Access to health professionals who understand their needs, the cost of healthcare and social issues impact the ability of our athletes to be healthy.
Our Healthy Athletes’ Program is working to change this and demonstrates the broader benefits of Special Olympics outside of sport.
The 2010 National Games in Adelaide hosted the largest and most successful Healthy Athletes’ Program ever in Australia. In total, 60% of all Games athletes took part in 1,395 clinical screenings by volunteer podiatrists, optometrists, audiologists and dentists.
Over six days, Healthy Athletes Manager Lesley Atrill and her volunteer team provided 2,500 hours of expertise. The result was 440 referrals to specialists as well as the free distribution of 45 sets of prescription glasses and goggles.
One of the highlights of the program was a visit by the then Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, The Hon. Bill Shorten MP who said, ‘The Healthy Athletes’ Program is one of the most important non-sporting events taking place at the Games. Sending athletes home healthier than when they arrived is not an objective that many major sporting events can lay claim too.’
In addition to these screenings, volunteer optometrists were invited to showcase the Opening Eyes discipline at the annual Lions Club convention. At the event, 49 athletes had their eyes tested and 33 were given prescriptions.
Lions International has since pledged USD$1.1 million to our international headquarters to expand the Opening Eyes program globally.
Awareness Through PartnershipWhen News Limited agreed to promote the 2010 LETR Run with the LAW campaign and the subsequent National Games they became our first official media partner.
The media support exceeded expectations and plans for a second-year agreement involving multi-channel media activity to support the 2011 World Games have been established.
This direct media support, and the subsequent awareness, generated across communities in Australia engaged new volunteers, coaches and athlete registrations resulting in new local partnerships with schools, disability services, local businesses, corporates and sporting clubs.
Over 300 stories appeared in local News Limited Community newspapers, including 14 full page local newspaper covers. In addition, there was major web activity across News Limited’s online products.
In addition, over 100 News Limited staff joined their local Run with the LAW event, either as a runner or a volunteer, many became fans of our athletes.
Debbie, an employee with the Central Coast Express Advocate said of her experience, ‘I am so proud to be a part of the torch run and the celebration of our local Special Olympics athletes heading to the National Games. I am proud to work for News Limited and to support the community. I look forward to volunteering and supporting our local Special Olympics program in the future.’
Education and awareness
Keep up to date with what is happening at Special Olympics Australia and sign up for news at: www.specialolympics.com.au/news_signup
You can also follow us on facebook, Twitter, You Tube, flickr and Linked In. Simply follow the links on our website.
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Securing our finances
Funding Income by Type
■ 36% Major Sporting Events (58%)
■ 27% Fundraising, Events and Functions (25%)
■ 20% Sponsorship, Donations, Grants and Fundraising Campaigns(12%)
■ 17% Government Funding (5%)
Shows percentage increase from 2009.
In 2010, each of our major income sources increased the organisation’s return on investment to create sustainable and diversified income streams in a very competitive market.
Fundraising Events and FunctionsA growing variety of events continue to raise funds and create fans for Special Olympics Australia.
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Sports Lunches in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne delivered a major source of income in 2010 with a lunch held in Perth for the first time.
TMA golf days and lunches have raised $940,000 for the organisation over the last five years.
Our first ANZ Laugh Out Loud corporate breakfast was a hit with over 250 attendees at the Sydney event.
Government FundingThe Federal Government, through the Australian Sports Commission, provided $590,000 in funding to support sports programs nationally.
Major Sporting EventsThe surplus from the 2010 Special Olympics National Games was the largest in our history of running national sporting events.
Our thanks to the National Games Board led by Judy Potter and to Games Director, Jenny Daly for creating an event of such magnitude, both sporting and financial.
Our income from major sporting events includes the surplus from the National Games as well as fundraising activity for the 2011 World Games.
Sponsorships, Donations & GrantsOur-cause related marketing program with IGA has supported national sports programs for nine years. Their unwavering support has allowed the organisation to flourish and athletes and families enjoy purchasing from the IGA Signature range which has over 370 products featuring our logo.
In 2010, the income from Federal and State governments grants, as well as private trusts and foundations increased dramatically. Along with philanthropic donations from individuals and companies these largely supported the expansion of the Community Sports-Link program.
Fundraising CampaignsAs a unified organisation, with charitable status in every state, we were able to execute fundraising campaigns across our national network.
New technology enhanced our marketing capabilities and national fundraising guidelines ensured that we capitalised on our unification.
National fundraising campaigns included Run with the LAW, outsourced voucher book sales, donor appeals and online merchandise.
2011 World Games FundraisingTo support the World Games team a fundraising target was set at $1.3 million and selected athletes were given a personal fundraising target of $7,000.
Tools to help athletes fundraise included posters, promotional material and 131 individual online fundraising pages.
Fundraising staff were recruited to help reach the target. At the end of 2010, with the assistance of the Federal Government and with the great support of the NSW and Queensland State Governments, we were tracking well to meet our goal.
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Previous page: The Run with the LAW campaign was our most ambitious fundraising event ever and it was only possible with the support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics committees. Thanks to our official media partner, News Limited, the event received great press coverage. This photo is from the event at the SCG in Sydney where footballer Craig Wing and singer Amber Lawrence celebrated with athletes, families and police officers.
This page: NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione with NSW athletes at the launch of Run with the LAW at the Sydney Opera House.
Photo by www.newsphotos.com.au
Run with the LAWIn March 2010, Special Olympics Australia and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) committees, led by Oceania LETR Coordinator, Don Stuart and Chair of the LETR National Council, Chris Evans initiated our biggest awareness, fundraising and community engagement event ever.
Launched by NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione under the sails of the Opera House, the Run with the LAW campaign was an ambitious project and law enforcement officers made it a huge success, revealing yet again the important role they play in our organisation and the greater community.
Despite floods, cyclones and heatwaves nothing could stop the Flame of Hope on its journey to Adelaide where South Australian Police Commissioner, Mal Hyde and athlete, Laura Hester lit the cauldron to officially open our best-ever National Games.
Over 2,000 runners registered online for torch run events across 43 towns in 29 days leading into the Final Leg for the National Games. Over the course of the event, 24,000 people were directly involved.
The purpose of the campaign was to celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes, raise much needed funds for weekly sports programs across Australia, engage new members and inspire a truly national LETR program. And it did just that.
The campaign raised over $120,000 for Special Olympics regional programs.
Because of the level of activity News Limited came on board as an official media partner and the enormity of the event attracted new sponsors including Coca-Cola Australia, Goodman Fielder and Peppercorn Foods.
The visual treatment by brand experts at Cato Purnell Partners made the event even more attractive.
For Chris Evans, Chair of the LETR National Council, Run With the LAW was ‘a spectacular community event’.
‘Existing programs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia organised very successful torch runs and assisted police in the ACT and Tasmania to conduct runs in those areas. The Police Commissioners in both states have now agreed to establish programs in their jurisdiction and Commissioners in WA and the NT want to get involved.’
The event also inspired record numbers of applications for volunteers, coaches and new athletes. Disability services and special needs schools are expressing interest in getting involved and new regional committee members are hoping to start up several new programs.
According to Special Olympics CEO, Catriona Barry, ‘Sustainable revenue is something every charity CEO dreams of and the LETR officers are helping make this dream come true. Not only are they raising funds, they are attracting others to get involved.’
Don Stuart added, ‘I was fortunate enough to participate in 13 of the runs and I am already looking forward to the Final Leg prior to the 2014 National Games in Melbourne where we expect the smiles to be just as huge, just on even more faces!’
Working with our partners
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Board of DirectorsThe Special Olympics Australia Board is responsible for implementing processes that reflect good corporate governance and ensure that the organisation is on the right path to achieve our mission.
The Board bring important skills and expertise to the organisation and meet five times a year.
Mark Streeting (Chairman)Mark joined the Board in 2007 and was elected Chairman in 2009. He has two sons in the program and volunteers in his local
region. As a Principal with international management and technology consultants Booz & Company, Mark has advised many major corporations on strategic and policy direction, pricing, marketing and communications. Working with Booz & Company, Mark was instrumental in developing our first four-year strategy.
Jacinta Baldwin (Vice Chair)Jacinta is a great supporter of people with a disability and says that one of her career objectives is to ‘influence change by
working with people with a disability at a community level’. She enjoys sport and is currently employed with the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, in Disability Services. She has also worked with the Australian Sports Commission, Deaf Sports Australia and the Deaflympics.
Kim BryanKim is passionate about Special Olympics and committed to developing the program in Australia. As General Manager, HR &
Organisation Development Strategy at QR National, Kim is an accomplished human resources, communications and marketing professional with experience in public and private sector strategic planning, brand development, corporate communications and management.
Julieanne CoxJulieanne has over 17 years experience as a commercial litigator for major corporates and is currently a partner
at Baker & McKenzie. She regularly advises clients on matters of strategic importance. Julieanne has worked on a number of major insolvency cases including the collapse of Estate Mortgage Trusts in the early 1990s, the largest commercial claim ever made in Australia at the time.
Andrew WilliamsAndrew is the Special Olympics athlete representative to the Board. He brings great experience to the role
having held a three-year tenure as an International Global Messenger representing athletes around the world. Andrew also serves on the Sports Rules Advisory Committee for Special Olympics International and is a founding member of the first Australian Athlete Advisory Group.
In 2010, Special Olympics Australia officially became one unified organisation with six accredited states, one territory and 45 regions led by one national Board.
We have now consolidated our financial reporting and established transparent financial procedures. In addition to national office staff, there are now staff in every state plus the ACT to support committees and volunteers.
This page: Sarah-Jane Schulze and Cleo Charnos from North West New England region, NSW enjoy the atmosphere at the NSW State Games, a qualifying event for the National Games.
Next page (left): John Faulkner from Queensland is presented with the Dr John Day award by Renae Camino, former Australian Opals basketballer and Special Olympics ambassador.
Next page (right): Special Olympics founder the late Mrs Eunice Kennedy Shriver with athlete Jackson Lowen at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai.
Photo courtesy of Special Olympics International.
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Max JacksonMax is a highly experienced consultant, providing training and consultancy services to government-funded, voluntary and
private sector organisations. At one stage he held the position of Chair, Special Olympics Victoria and has been an active supporter of Special Olympics for many years.
Anna-Louise KassulkeAnna-Louise is passionate about sport and was instrumental in establishing Special Olympics in Queensland, joining as
a volunteer in 1988. Anna-Louise was soon appointed to the State Committee and has since held many roles and supported many travelling teams. She is Head of Delegation for the 2011 Australian World Games team following success in the same role in 2007.
Rex Langthorne AMRex has been involved with Special Olympics in many capacities over the past 20 years. He is responsible for introducing golf as an
official sport in Australia and remains actively involved in his local region. Last year Rex was elected to the Board of Special Olympics International. He received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2010 Australia Day Honours for his services to people with an intellectual disability.
Tony McGrathTony brings considerable financial expertise and a network of contacts to Special Olympics Australia. He is currently Chairman
of McGrath Nicol. He previously worked with KMPG and was involved in establishing the Corporate Recovery Practice in the ACT.
Robyn SefianiRobyn brings over 25 years experience in public relations to the organisation. She is a senior member of the Australian
public relations community with vast experience in communications strategy. Sefiani Communications Group is an award-winning agency and Robyn and her staff donate significant time to help raise the profile of Special Olympics in Australia.
John TolmieJohn joined the Board of Special Olympics in 2008 and his skills in change management, commercial operations and human
resources are much appreciated. John is Group Chief Executive Officer of Kennards Hire and spent many years in the Australian Army where he was responsible for the executive management of logistics, operational support and human resources, for which he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross.
Celebrating AchievementSpecial Olympics Australia host annual awards to recognise athlete achievement and celebrate the work of our volunteers.
The Hall of Fame award is presented to a volunteer who has shown outstanding service to the organisation and Susan Grealy from Queensland was a popular winner in 2010. Susan played an integral role in establishing Special Olympics in Queensland and has held many roles from coach to National Board member. She is currently working with the National Selection Committee and played a significant role in developing fair and transparent procedures for selecting representative teams.
The Dr John Day award is presented to an athlete who has shown great leadership skills and in 2010 John Faulkner from Queensland took out the honour. As an athlete, John is considered to be a role model and great team player, and as a volunteer he is a natural leader.
The Dr John Day award is presented in December each year to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability. Next year it will be known as the EKS Award and will be presented on EKS Day to celebrate the life of Special Olympics founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Outside of these national awards, states and regional committees also provide opportunities for recognition and reward.
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PatronHer Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Official AmbassadorsRenae Camino, Paula Duncan, Jarryd Hayne, Damien Leith, Jim Maxwell, Ashley Ona, Peter Overton, Craig Wing
BoardMark Streeting (Chairman), Jacinta Baldwin (Vice Chair), Kim Bryan, Julieanne Cox, Andrew Williams (Athlete Representative), Max Jackson, Anna-Louise Kassulke, Rex Langthorne AM, Tony McGrath, Robyn Sefiani, John Tolmie
Board CommitteesFinance CommitteeTony Tighe, Rex Langthorne AM, Tony McGrath
National CouncilAaron Hewitt (WA), Glenn Keys (ACT), Peter Flood (TAS), Anna-Louise Kassulke (SOA), Nick Mihalaras (SA), Deborah Spring (VIC), Emma Thomas (QLD), Peter Wren (NSW)
National Competition PanelLyn Butt (TAS), Mary Greig (NSW), Julie Kennett (ACT), Trish McLean (WA), Moira Ryde (VIC), Tracy Tohl (SA), Thiery Visscher (QLD)
National Selection CommitteeSusan Grealy (QLD), Aaron Hewitt (WA), Shirley Milgate (VIC), Geoff Vickers (NSW), Debie Willet (QLD)
Special Olympics Australia Catriona Barry (CEO), Fran Eustace (National Manager, Fundraising), Rex Goldring (Accounts Coordinator), Karla Hepburn (e-Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator), Patricia Karijadi (Accounts Coordinator), Amy Lovegrove (Sports Development Coordinator), Alex McNeilly (General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Relations), Ann Monaghan (General Manager, Sport & Competition), Sharon Nixon (National Manager, Communications), Jo Price (National Manager, Grants), Jess Russell (National Office Manager), Arran Saunders (National Manager, Healthy Athletes), Stewart Williams (General Manager, Finance & Administration)
State Administration and FundraisingNoel Harrod (ACT), Di Bruce (WA), Lisa Hester, Nicole Hancock, Annie Waddington-Feather (SA), Kevin O’Byrne, Tanya Files, Lessey Hodgkinson, Helen Sorensen (VIC), Gary Sillett, Sou Helmey, David Streichler, Kristen Fitzpatrick (NSW), Nic Stephen, Tamara Stokes, Lennon White (TAS), Rachel Waddington, Genevieve D’Adam (QLD)
Regional AdministrationDeborah Frost, Don Henshaw, Elissa Henshaw, Robert Allison, Hazel McCloud
REGIONSACTCanberra
New South Wales Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Central West, Hunter Valley, Macarthur, Mid North Coast, North West New England, Riverina, Roselands, South Coast, Sydney East, Sydney Inner West, Sydney Northern, Sydney South, Sydney Upper North Shore, Sydney West, Tweed
Queensland Brisbane East, Brisbane North, Brisbane West, Bundaberg, Gold Coast, Gympie, Redcliffe, Sunshine Coast
VictoriaBallarat, Barwon, Bendigo, Dandenong Valley, Echuca Campaspe, Gippsland, Melbourne Eastern Ranges, Melbourne Inner East, Melbourne North, Melbourne Southern, Melbourne West, Ovens & Murray, Westernport
Tasmania North, North West, Southern
South AustraliaAdelaide, Port Pirie, Riverland
Western Australia Perth Metro North
Affiliated Clubs New South Wales Australian Foundation for Disability, Canterbury Ice Skating Rink, Carinya Special School, Chatswood High School, Chinese Parents Association, Clarke Road School, Cromehurst, School, Dunrossil Challenge Foundation, Eastern Respite and Recreation, Ethnic Childcare, Hills Athletics Club, House with no Steps Bexley, House with no Steps Burwood, House with no Steps Kingswood, Karonga School, Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre, Ryde Secondary College, SEE Foundation Inc, St Lucys School, Sunny Haven Ltd, Sunnyfield Independence, Sunshine, The Ella Centre - Community Connection, The Ella Centre - Transition2Work, Warrawee Public School, WINGAP Foundation - Coward Street, WINGAP Foundation - Draper CASS, WINGAP Foundation – original
VictoriaBaringa School, Croydon Ranges Cricket Club, Knox City Football Club, Wangaratta Special School
QueenslandGoodna Special School, Rural Lifestyle Options, Specialised Programs and Community Endeavours, Western Suburbs State Special School
TasmaniaBowen Road Primary School, Bridgewater High School, Claremont College, Corpus Christi Catholic School, Cosgrove High School, Devonport High School, Dominic College, Emmanuel Christian School, Exeter Primary School, Gagebrook Primary School, Glen Dhu Primary School, Hobart College, Howrah Primary School, Huonville High School, Huonville Primary School, Kingston High School, Latrobe High School, Montrose Bay High School, Mowbray Heights Primary School, New Town High School, Newstead Campus of Tasmanian Polytechnic, Northern Support School, Norwood Primary School, Oakwood-Launceston Campus, Ogilvie High School, Penguin High School, Penguin Primary, Punchbowl Primary School, Queechy High School, Reece High School, Riverside High School, Rosebery District High, Rosny College, Sacred Heart College, School of Special Education North West, Spreyton Primary School, Summerdale Primary School, Taroona High School, Tasmanian Polytechnic - Hellyer Campus, Timsbury School, Trevallyn Primary School, Ulverstone High School, West Launceston Primary School, Youngtown Primary School
South AustraliaAshford Special School, COMREC Australia, Disability SA, Elizabeth Special School, Fremont Elizabeth City High School, Gepps Cross, Golden Grove High School Unit, Kensington Centre, MINDA, Mount Carmel College, Pasadena High School, Riverland Special School, SCOSA, St Ann’s Special School, Suneden Special School, The Grove Education Centre, XLENT Disability Services
Thank you team
We also thank and congratulate the athletes and officials selected to represent Australia at the 2011 World Games. Find out who they are at:
www.specialolympics.com.au
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Principal Partner
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors- Accor Hotels- Bupa- Moves Travel
Official Media Partner
- The Adelaide Advertiser- The Courier Mail, Brisbane- Cumberland Courier Newspapers- The Daily Telegraph, Sydney- The Geelong Advertiser- The Herald Sun, Melbourne- Leader Community Newspapers- The Mercury, Tasmania- Messenger Community Newspapers- Quest Community Newspapers- The Sunday Times, Perth- The Townsville Bulletin
National Games Major Sponsors- Newman’s Own Foundation- Government of South Australia- South Australia Tourism- Adelaide Shores- BHP Billiton- Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance- Santos
Supporters- Accelerated Evolution- ANZ- ANZ Stadium- Australian Radio Network- Baker & McKenzie- Bedford Industries- Bendigo Bank- Boomerang Executive- Booz & Company- Bupa- Carmichael Fisher- Cato Purnell Partners- Clayton Utz- Coca-Cola – Mount Franklin- NSW Government, Ageing, Disability
& Home Care (ADHC)- Eclipse Hospitality Services- Egon Zehnder International- Ersnt & Young- Australian Government, Families,
Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FAHCSIA)
- Freemasons Campbelltown Royal Arch- Gecko Print- Goodman Fielder- GWB Engineering- Gyrate- Hall Chadwick- Harvey Norman- Hogan Foundation- ICAP Australia- IGA Metcash- IGA Signature- IMB- James n Kirby- JW Mailing- Lifework Foundation- Lions Australia- McGrath Nicol- Macquarie Bank- Masonic Care- NBN Television- Network Ten- Nine Network- Nova FM Sydney- Orana- OTIS- Pandora- Pat Nati Roses- Patinack Farm- Peppercorn Foods- Perpetual Trustees- Petersham RSL- Police Credit Union- PPI Promotions- PWC- QANTAS- Real Insurance- Sefiani Communications Group- Sporting Pulse- Sydney Olympic Park Business Assoc.- Turnaround Management
Association (TMA)- University of Newcastle- University of South Australia- University of Sydney- University of Western Sydney- University of Wollongong- Waterview, Bicentennial Park- Westpac- WIN Television
Message from the Australian Sports Commission The Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system.
Through a new direction for sport ‘Australian Sport: the Pathway to Success’, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) will work closely with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting pathways while striving for international success.
The reform agenda seeks for the ASC to assist to provide stability and support for all sporting organisations in their pursuit of a shared, common purpose; creating a better sporting pathway for all Australians, from the grassroots up.
The ASC will implement the new direction, and this includes collaboration with all NSOs to allocate a record amount of new sports funding – committing an extra $195 million over the next four years.
This is an exciting time for all of us involved in Australian sport. The ASC will continue to work with all NSOs, the state and territory institutes and academies of sport and state and territory departments of sport and recreation, reinvigorating access to, and participation in, sport across the community and driving Australia’s continued sporting success.
The Hon. Warren SmithChairman of the Board Australian Sports Commission
Our partners
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Reporting structure
Executive management
CHIEF ExECUTIVE OFFICER
General Manager, Finance &
Administration
General Manager,
Operations
General Manager,
Marketing & Corporate Relations
- Fundraising- Fundraising Events- Marketing
- Corporate Relations- Communications & Media- Digital and Social Media
- State Support Structure- Regional Support Structure- Community Sports-Link
- Financial Management- Human Resources- Accounts
- Compliance- Office Management
General Manager,
Sport & Competition
- Sports Development- Quality Competition- Representative Teams
- Athlete Leadership- Healthy Athletes- Sports Partners
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
State Admin
Affiliated Groups
Board Committees
National Selection
Committee
National Council
National Competition
Panel
Finance & Compliance
Sport and Competition
Strategy/Growth, Finance/
ComplianceState
Committees
CEO & National
Office Staff
Regional Committees
The Board of Directors are elected by accredited states and accredited regions.
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Where The Money Went
■ 35% Employee Expenses
■ 19% National Games
■ 17% State and Regional Sports Programs
■ 15% Fundraising Costs
■ 7% Administration
■ 7% Other
Financial information
Where The Money Came From
■ 36% Fundraising, Events and Campaigns
■ 21% Major Sporting Events
■ 18% Athlete, State and Regional Contributions
■ 17% Government Funding
■ 8% Other
Income Statement 2010 $ 2009 $Contributions from State & Regional Entities 300,761 1,020,868
Fundraising Revenue 2,033,441 1,381,540
Government Grants 954,832 813,364
Sports & Program Income 700,503 426,307
2010 National Games Income 1,167,286 158,451
Other Revenue 421,519 311,428
Total Revenue 5,578,342 4,111,958
Fundraising Expenses 784,919 392,246
Administration Expenses 398,914 368,260
Employee Expenses 1,870,140 1,497,708
2010 National Games Expenses 1,003,648 106,439
Sports and Program Expenses 933,090 246,778
Other Expenses 447,819 171,028
Total Expenses 5,438,530 2,782,459
Surplus Before Income Tax 139,812 1,329,499
Income Tax Expense - -
Surplus for the Period 139,812 1,329,499
Balance Sheet 2010 $ 2009 $Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,168,193 3,100,466
Trade Receivables and Accrued Income 404,722 283,535
Prepayments and Other Assets 62,462 46,679
Total Current Assets 3,635,377 3,430,680
Property, Plant and Equipment 40,380 21,254
Intangible Assets 23,235 27,002
Total Non-Current Assets 63,615 48,256
Total Assets 3,698,992 3,478,936
Liabilities
Trade and Other Payables 118,614 116,649
Unearned Income 1,135,862 1,005,044
Employee Benefits 97,865 69,035
Total Current Liabilities 1,352,341 1,190,728
Unearned Income 100,000 200,000
Employee Benefits Provision 38,975 20,344
Total Non Current Liabilities 138,975 220,344
Total Liabilities 1,491,316 1,411,072
Net Assets 2,207,676 2,067,864
Equity
Accumulated Surplus 2,067,864 738,365
Current Year Surplus 139,812 1,329,499
Total Equity 2,207,676 2,067,864
This financial information is for the year ended 31 December 2010.
A copy of the complete Financial Statements, Directors’ Report & Declaration, and Independent Audit Report by KPMG is available from the Special Olympics Australia office. For a copy please email [email protected]
www.specialolympics.com.auLet me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt – Athletes’ Oath
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