Annual Report Te Pūrongo ā-Tau - ccsdisabilityaction · Gerri Pomeroy and Helena Tuteao. The new system is to be implemented in July 2018 in the Mid-Central DHB region. The Board

CCS Disability Action Wellington Inc 2016/17

Annual Report Te Pūrongo ā-Tau

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Communities, economies, governments and support systems for people continue to change and so too do CCS Disability Action regions, branches and teams. It is preparedness of our teams to partner with people and take steps towards what is sometimes ‘the unknown’ that makes us proud to do the work we do.

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an ongoing piece of work.• Finalise a scholarship fund as a way

to commemorate the life of long time committee member Alan Frost.

And so to the future, as a local committee and a branch we need to be constantly looking for new and innovative ways to create change and I believe that this committee is up for the challenge.

Over the next 12 to 24 months there will be changes to the sector, and in the way we approach disability. There will be a greater need within the communities in which we live, work and play to ensure that people with disabilities are given the opportunity to lead lives that have meaning and choices like never before. It is up to us as a committee pave the way to help make this a reality.

Finally, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our National Board and Chief Executive David Matthews for their support. I would also like to say a BIG thank you to YOU, the people we support and your families. We look forward to working with you in the days ahead.

THIS PAST YEAR has been one of consolidation for the branch as the Central Region welcomed Janine Richards as the new General Manager.

I would like to thank my fellow committee members, Marris Weight, Maurice Priestly and Olivier Lacoua for their ongoing support of the branch, their work over the past year and the passion which they bring to each meeting.

Thanks also to our Regional Representative Phillip Blundell for his ongoing support this year in helping both myself and the committee come to grips with the ever changing challenges of the “brave new world” that is the disability sector.

Special thanks to Tilomai Solia and her team for their work this past year. Over the years I have come to appreciate that it is the hard work of those at the forefront of the branch that make the biggest difference in the lives of those that this organisation is tasked with serving. So to Tilomai and her team we say Fa’afetai Lava and thank you.

This past year we have worked to:• Expand our reach in the region which we

have achieved.• Encourage an increase in our presence

at an interagency level which is always Stewart SextonLocal Committee Chairperson

Local Committee report

Brave new worldLocal Committee report 3

Regional Representative’s report 4

General Manager’s report 5

Our services 6

Our stories 8

Financial summary 12

Our people 15

Our supporters 16

Including all people 3

Janine RichardsGeneral Manager Central Region

have been able to do the work we do for people in the community.

• Our staff, who have continued to work hard during a time of change. I would particularly like to acknowledge our Service Manager Tilomai Solia and our Regional Management team, who have provided amazing leadership.

• Our long-standing patron Lady Gillies, who has provided us amazing support over the years.

• Our volunteers, funders and sponsors, without whom we wouldn’t have been able to do what we have done.

• Our Branch members.

• Our Regional Representative to the National Board, Phillip Blundell, who has continued to keep us connected both locally and nationally.

WE CAN STAND proud knowing we have worked hard to ensure people and their families/whānau have been supported in a way that promotes inclusion in our communities, and have allowed for the leadership of disabled people.

Nationally and locally, we have seen pockets of change that have created some unsettledness in the sector. As a result, we have begun to move towards strengthening and increasing our service range.

As an organisation, we have had to work hard to ensure we are ready for any changes that face us, so we can remain sustainable and continue to provide quality supports for those we work for and with.

In the meantime, as we continue to strive ahead, our branch remains strong and innovative in its approach as we continue to be true to our mission, vision and values of “including all people”.

On behalf of the branch, I would like to thank the following people:

• People we support and their families/whānau.

• Our Local Committee for their guidance and support. Without you we wouldn’t

General Manager’s report

Building on the work of today, for the future ahead

Regional Representative’s report

A year of change

Phillip Blundell, MNZMElected Regional Representative

IT HAS BEEN another demanding 12 months for management and staff, Local Executive, and Local Committee’s throughout the Region. Changes within our organisation and the disability sector have provided us with many trials and opportunities. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this challenging year.

At a Special General Meeting of the organisation in May, delegates voted for a change to the membership category within the Constitution. This included offering branch membership to any person using CCS Disability Action support services with full voting rights and no membership fee, considerably extending our reach. This has resulted in an increase in our total membership to 5,260. Judging by the feedback already, people are appreciative of being recognised and having a voice within our organisation. The Board approved a Chief Executive led review of senior management, aimed at achieving maximised efficiencies and skills in the organizations operation. The review resulted in the creation of four General Manager positions, replacing six Regional Managers.

The MOH under the direction of the Government is reforming the model for supporting disabled people and their

families. CCS Disability Action has been fortunate to have had a number of people contribute to this work including Chief Executive David Matthews, Peter Wilson, Gerri Pomeroy and Helena Tuteao. The new system is to be implemented in July 2018 in the Mid-Central DHB region.

The Board have endorsed key achievements during the year, including the WiFi availability and video conferencing, Crowe Howarth’s appointment to maintain nationwide audit continuity, the introduction of online B-Ware, Health & Safety software and the development of a new accessible website.

The voice of our membership is critical in ensuring that CCS Disability Action continues to be an organisation that provides quality and relevant support, advocacy and information to disabled people, their families/whānau and our communities. As we move into another year of change within New Zealand’s disability sector, ponder this quote from Barak Obama: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”


ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17


Becoming independent in the community

TWENTY EIGHT YEAR old Codey expressed an interest in becoming a teacher’s aide working and assisting children with additional educational needs in a Primary school of which Codey had previous experience from work experience when attending college as a young person. Codey had undertaken work experience at Paraparaumu Beach Primary School previously and was offered work experience for one day a week in the class room with children with additional education needs. Also assisting Codey we enquired with Open Polytechnic to work towards obtaining a teacher’s aide qualification.

Codey’s one day a week work experience was a full on day of activity and assisting children in the classroom and playground. While studying towards his teacher’s aide qualification, a former teacher assisted Codey with the written requirements for the completion of assignments.

Codey is half way into the qualification and Paraparaumu Beach Primary School and the children have loved Codey’s interactions with the children and assisting the teachers and are currently considering Codey a permanent position once Codey has gained his teacher’s aide qualification.

Here, we are lucky enough to share the stories of some of the people who we work alongside. Each shape our role

in their lives, which is to support them to achieve their goals, vision and ambitions.

Our storiesOur servicesCCS Disability Action is a nationwide organisation that

provides support and advocacy for people with a disability. We work in partnership with disabled people, families and

whānau to have choice and control in their lives.

employment. This could mean attending polytechnic, university, a training programme, being involved in one to one tutoring, employment and involvement with activities in the wider community. We support people to plan and access opportunities, talk with employers and community organisations and once a person is in work, provide some short-term practical support.

Supported Living is for people who want to live in their own home and retain as much independence as possible. We support people to:• Move from home into independent living.• Learn daily living skills.• Manage a budget.• Join clubs and groups in the community.• Keep connected with family/whānau

and friends.

Children, family and whānauWe provide a wide range of support to children and their family/whānau, including:• Providing information about government

and community services.• Helping identify and access the best

supports.• Helping families/whānau work with

government agencies.• Advocating to schools and health

professionals.

YouthMany young people need support to transition from secondary school to work, education, and training or to participate in the wider community. We can support young people to plan for this new stage of life. Our support involves planning, practical advice and help identifying and talking to education providers, training providers and employers.

AdultsOur Vocational Service focuses on meaningful education, training and

We work to uphold the rights of disabled people and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.




New adventures for Naomi

NAOMI FRASER IS five years old and this year Naomi has successfully transitioned to Ngati Toa Primary School in Titahi Bay, Porirua after being in full time day care since the age of 18 months old.

Naomi transformed from a very young child to a well-adjusted, mature new entrance primary school student that transitioned successfully over a period of six months with regular visits to the new entrance class of the school.

CCS Disability Action advocated for Naomi’s family with the school new entrance teacher, Principal of Ngati Toa School and Child psychologist of Early Childhood Education Programmes with the Manager of the Day Care facility Naomi attended, to transition to school with participation of Naomi’s mother in regular attendance in the new entrance class of the school for a period of six months. Naomi was slowly introduced to the playground, other children, peers and also the classroom structures of a regular day at school.

Naomi travels by taxi to school, picked up from home and returned in the afternoon and is now involved in Star Jam dance and music classes. She now has a wide vocabulary of words and holds very good conversations and a love of books.

Recently, CCS Disability Action referred Naomi to Capital Support for assessment for carer relief and the family were provided with respite care from a Church family associated with Naomi and her family.

Naomi is very happy and enjoying her time at school.

Naomi has done an incredible job settling in

at school. Go Naomi!

Tenacious by Ollie Goulden

IN JUNE 2017, I was given the opportunity to do a 12 day voyage on the SV Tenacious, one of two tall ships owned and operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

Day one of the voyage, I wondered exactly what I had got myself in for, but having my family and friends from CCS Disability Action to see me off made me feel better. I was introduced to my watch leader Lee and my buddy Luke and shown where I would be sleeping. The rest of the first day was spent learning the ropes and practicing bracing the yards and adjusting the angle depending on where the wind was coming from.

After establishing we were safe to sail, we left Wellington port and once we got into Cook Strait the seasickness hit me. I took the advice of the medic and stayed up on deck as much as possible. I was very fortunate it was a British ship with adequate supplies of tea on board which was good for settling the stomach.

The crew consisted of around 50 people, 11 permanent crew such as the Captain, First Mate etc and 40 voyage crew, about half of whom had disabilities. We were divided into four watches of about 10 people each. Each watch did two four hour shifts or “watches” throughout the day. While we were on watch we were responsible for making sure the ship was going in the right direction and not crashing in to anything.

Being in a wheelchair aboard a ship that was moving about presented a few challenges. I often found myself rolling around the deck unexpectedly. Luckily I had a good set of brakes fitted to my chair. There were a few times when I went to

bed and my wheelchair wasn’t where I’d left it as it had rolled down the hallway.

We were all assigned a day of mess duty. We had to help out with things like peeling the veggies, setting the tables, serving the food and clearing up afterwards. The cook was an absolute legend, preparing three delicious meals a day.

During the voyage, I learned heaps about myself. I learned that I am capable of more than I ever thought possible. Some highlights were:• Helming the ship as we called into Napier.• In Napier we did assisted climbs so

people in wheelchairs could go aloft.• The scenery was stunning. I loved

being up on deck seeing the ocean stretching for miles and watching the indigenous wildlife.

• Several of the people I met on board Tenacious have become good friends.

• I was much fitter at the end of the voyage.

I am very grateful for the support that made this possible and would whole-heartedly recommend it to others.

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Heath produces podium finishes despite busy schedule

WORKING AS A teacher aide and training for an international sporting event didn’t hold Rebecca Heath back from “giving it her best”.

On the 14 March, 2017 Rebecca and her fellow athletes from the New Zealand Special Olympics team, travelled to Austria to compete in World Winter Special Olympics.

Although Rebecca spent most of her time preparing in the gym rather than on the slopes, she returned to Wellington with Silver and Bronze medals. Finishing second in the F11 AS Alpine Intermediate Giant Slalom event, and third in the F06 AS Alpine Intermediate Super G event.

“When seeing the course for the first time, I was nervous and a little overwhelmed by the occasion, but when I started my first race I became calm and focused on the task ahead”.


Although Rebecca enjoyed winning silver and bronze, she admits that competing the Winter Special Olympics was about more than just winning, and that it was about coming together as a disabled community.

“I really enjoyed meeting people from different parts of the world, although not everyone was particularly sociable (she laughs)”.

For now, it’s back to a busy schedule, working as a teacher aide while also training for the National Summer Games, where Rebecca will be competing in swimming.

Building inclusive communities

THIS FINANCIAL YEAR has seen a large number of consultations and proposals for change. Governance, members, people who receive support services and staff across the Central region have contributed by participating in consultations and workshops, and with stories and submissions to both Local and National Government.

Access AllianceThe Access Alliance, a group of nine disability advocacy agencies, is calling for all political parties to support an Accessibility for New Zealanders Act to set access standards for customer service, employment, information and communications, public transport and public spaces.

Digital DisruptionThe Ministry of Transport considered the potential impact of some of the transformational changes likely to affect transport in the future, such as Autonomous vehicles, Connected vehicles, Electric vehicles, Shared transport, MaaS and Variable pricing. These technologies have the potential to bring a range of exciting benefits – for example less congestion, better access, better safety, lower emissions and the freeing up of urban space. The Ministry is keen to further its understanding and quantification of these impacts to help inform the development of future policy. The government’s work on intelligent transport system technologies is set out in the Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan, which is currently in the process of being reviewed. How this is managed and

resourced will determine the impact on people with impairments.

Transport Outlook – the current StateThis work by Ministry of Transport is collecting data on transport for a world of emerging technology. It gathers, collates and analyses different clusters of transport related data to navigate going forward. The document on the Future state is to be released later in 2017.

ThunderMapsThis app was trialled with a Hutt Valley group, to audit all on street mobility car parks in the Hutt Valley. Nationally a decision was made to develop an app with the vision of a being the “go to” for everything accessible and work began on Access Aware.

By Raewyn Hailes, Access and Community Development Manager

Accessing our servicesAll our support services are free to disabled people and their family and whānau.

There are a number of wayspeople can access our services.

If you or a family member would like support, information or advocacy please get in touch to find out more.


Graph rounded to nearest percentage point

Expenditure: Our funds were spent on

Summarised statement of comprehensive revenue and expense

Revenue: Our revenue was received from

00% Government Contracts

0% Investments

0% Bequests & legacies

00% Trading and sundry

0% Other contracts & grants

0% Funds raised by CCSDA

0% Other revenue

Financial summary For the year ended 30 June 2017


Society $000's 2017

Society $000's 2016

Our operating revenue was 0,000 0,000Our expenditure was 0,000 0,000 Operating surplus/(deficit) before bequests, Gains on investments and gains on sale of assets 0,000 0,000

Bequests received 0,000 0,000Realised gains on sale of assets 0,000 0,000Social innovation fund donation 0,000 0,000Realised and unrealised gains on investments 0,000 0,000TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE 0,000 0,000

Summarised statement of changes in equityOpening society funds as at 1 July 2014 0,000 0,000Total comprehensive revenue and expense 0,000 0,000CLOSING SOCIETY FUNDS AS AT 30 JUNE 2015 0,000 0,000

Summarised statement of financial positionSociety $000's

2017Society $000's

2016

Current Assets 0,000 0,000

Non-Current Assets 0,000 0,000

Total Assets 0,000 0,000

Current Liabilities 0,000 0,000

Non-Current Liabilities 0,000 0,000

Total Liabilities 0,000 0,000

NET ASSETS 0,000 0,000

REPRESENTED BY: Society Funds 0,000 0,000

Cashflows from Operating Activities 000 000

Cashflows from Investing Activities 000 000

Opening Cash and Bank Balances 000 000

TOTAL CASH AND BANK BALANCES 000 000

Summarised statement of cash flows

Including all people 1312 CCS Disability Action


73% Staff costs inc training and development

4% IT

2% Property inc furniture, fittings & equipment

4% Travel and accommodation

3% Programme costs

12% Other costs

3% Depreciation

-1% Grants paid

Expenditure: Our funds were spent on

Summarised statement of comprehensive revenue and expense

Revenue: Our revenue was received from

18% Bequests

17% Other revenue

6% Investments

52% Government Contracts

2% Other contracts & grants

5% Funds raised by CCSDA

Financial summary

For the year ended 30 June 2017


2017 $000’s Group

2016 $000’s Group

Our operating revenue was 1,065 956 Our expenditure was 1,246 1,252 Operating surplus/(deficit) before bequests, gains on investments and gains on sale of assets (181) (296)Bequests received 257 154 Social innovation fund donation (13) (8)Realised gains on sale of assets - (5)Realised and unrealised gains on investments 72 (29)TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE 135 (184)

Opening society funds as at 1 July 2,063 2,247 Total comprehensive revenue and expense 135 (184)CLOSING SOCIETY FUNDS AS AT 30 JUNE 2,198 2,063

Summarised statement of financial position2017 $000’s

Group2016 $000’s

Group

Current assets 1,378 1,258 Non-current assets 1,064 1,013 Total assets 2,442 2,271

Current liabilities 244 208 Total liabilities 244 208

NET ASSETS 2,198 2,063

REPRESENTED BY: Society funds 2,198 2,063

Cashflows from operating activities (49) (176)Cashflows from investing activities 343 787 Opening cash and bank balances 714 103 TOTAL CASH AND BANK BALANCES 1,008 714

Summarised statement of cash flowsSummarised statement of changes in equity




Notes to the financial summary of CCS Disability Action (Wellington Branch) Incorporated

Current Assets are assets that are cash or expected to be converted into cash within 12 months.Non-Current Assets include assets where the cost is allocated over a number of years, as well as investments. Current Liabilities are bills that are due to creditors, suppliers and employees. Equity (Society Funds) is the residual interest in the assets of the organisation after deducting all the liabilities. It balances to the Net Assets.Net Cash Flows refers to the difference between money going in or out of the organisation. Cash Flow from Investing Activities is the change in cash position resulting from the sale or purchase of assets and any gains (or losses) from investments.Cash Flow from Operating Activities are core business activities which provide the majority of an organisation’s cash flow.Operating Revenue is the money brought into an organisation.Operating Expenses is the ongoing cost for running the Society.Realised Gain is a gain resulting from selling an asset at a price higher than the original purchase price.Unrealised Gain is a profit position, resulting from any type of investment, which has yet to be cashed in.Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense is the result of all operations of the Society during the year.

Some financial termsA SUMMARY OF the CCS Disability Action (Wellington Branch) Incorporated and its subsidiary (the Group) audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2017 is shown in the Financial Summary section of this annual report. The summary financial statements have been prepared in accordance with PBE FRS-43 summary financial statements.

The full financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Tier 2 PBE Accounting Standards as issued by the New Zealand External Reporting Board. The summary financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

The amounts stated in these financial statements have been extracted from the full financial statements of the Group dated 04 October 2017, of which an unqualified opinion was given by our auditors, Crowe Horwath New Zealand Audit Partnership. Copies of these are available from the Group. This summary has been authorised by Janine Richards, General Manager Central Region on 04 October 2017 and has not been audited.

The summary financial statements do not include all disclosures provided in the full financial statements and cannot be expected to provide as complete an understanding as provided by the full financial statement of the Group.

The summarised financial statements should be read in conjunction with the statement of accounting policies and notes to the full audited financial statements.


Our people CCS Disability Action is a membership-based organisation led by a National Board. Local governance committees, staff groups and local communities also guide our work. Here are just some of the

key people who supported our work this financial year.

Patron• Lady Gillies

Local Committee• Stewart Sexton, Chairperson• Marris Weight• Maurice Priestley• Olivier Lacoua

Regional Representative• Phillip Blundell

General Manager• Janine Richards

Service Manager• Tilomai Solia

Finance• Gabriel Grigor• Kiistone

Regional Management Team• Raewyn Hailes• Marion Hodge• Helen Cronin• Kim Holden• May Ioane• Les Gilsenan• Jude Stephenson• Alison Goldby

Staff Members• Sione Tuita-Alofi • Murray Charlesworth• Stephen Watkins• Sue Plumb• Lynne Smeets• Mandy Arthur• Lee Rutene• Christine Waldrom• Connie Dugena• Joanne Caldwell• Meena Bhatnagar• Miria Hudson• Nury Olivares• Ralph Yandall• Sione Tuita-Alofi• Donna DeCleene• Michael Ngatai• Bronwyn Ransom• Isak Guled• Shelley Brown• Tahnee Hoete

Government and other agencies• Ministry of Health• Ministry of Social

Development• Accident Compensation

Corporation

Trusts and Foundations• Lotteries• Dadley Trust• Nikau Grant• HE Fairey Family Trust

CCS Disability Action is grateful for the support received from government and other agencies, individuals,

trusts and foundations during this year.

Our supporters

Bequests• A Simpson• George Osborne• E Charteris• Sybil Lane• G W Mangus• K A Roberts• MM Hayes

Life Members• J Andrew• F Bell• A A’Court• J Bellman• Phillip Blundell• K F Brown• Madeleine J Capewell• Graham Carr• K Christiansen• Paul Clarke• R Dean• Karen Diamond• Kathy Flanagan• Noeline Gannaway• Lady Gillies

• Wendy Heffey• Teresa Hobman• Suzaanne M Holden• Toby Hooper• Peters Hunter• R J Hurley• E Johnson• Shona Marshall• P McKelvey• M Millar• Barbara Mitcalfe• George Osborne• Linda Pears• Maurice Priestley• Jessica Raine• Wendy Rankin• Carol Reddie• R Robertson• Stewart C Sexton• Brian Shearer• P Swatz• D H Thorp• Vivien Ward• D Wheeler• D Wilkie

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Annual Report Te Pūrongo ā-Tau - ccsdisabilityaction · Gerri Pomeroy and Helena Tuteao. The new system is to be implemented in July 2018 in the Mid-Central DHB region. The Board