MENTAL ILLNESS FELLOWSHIP VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2004-2005 inclusion

Mental Illness Fellowship Victoriafor people with mental illness, their families and friends

Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria Helpline 03 8486 4222 or help@mifellowship.org(9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

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Board Members

The Hon Rob Knowles PresidentMrs Diane Brown

Ms Elaine Price

Mr Peter Robertson

Ms Louise Milne-Roch

Mr Nathan Shafir

Prof. Chris Pantelis

Ms Doris Wisniewski

Mr Graeme Pocknee

Dr Alex Wood

Mr Bob Iverson (retired 22/10/04)Mr George Aranda (retired 22/10/04)Ms Alison Daun (retired 22/11/04)Mr Ian Priestly (retired 21/3/05)Mr John McGrath (retired 21/3/05)

01 Highlights of the year02 President’s report04 Chief Executive’s report06 Future directions07 Creating strengths17 Integrating care25 Using evidence35 Financial Statements

inclusion…~ families ~ universities ~ friends

~ volunteers ~ police ~ carers ~ community ~ schools ~ government~ business ~ health care professionals

…five in five can!

how we do it…~ creating strengths ~ integrating care

~ using evidence

…how will you do it?

VisionOur vision is of a society in which mental illness will be understood and accepted. People with mental illnesses will be afforded the same regard as those with physical illnesses and resources will be available to offer early interventions and state of the art treatment and support. These interventions will be so effective that long-term negative consequences of mental illness will have disappeared for the person and their family. People will no longer experience stigma and society will treat them with the same respect and dignity as any other person, and welcome and fully include them as community members.

MissionMental Illness Fellowship Victoria works with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well being. More specifically we work to achieve mental health reform through education, support and advocacy, and we provide a range of innovative programs: mutual support and self-help, day programs, employment, home based and accommodation services, respite and residential rehabilitation services.

ValuesWe value the contributions of people with mental illness, their families and friends in our organization and the community and set out the following values that underpin all our activity:~ Honesty ~ Commitment ~ Equity ~ Acceptance ~ Flexibility ~ Participation

Highlights of the year

~Fiveinfivecampaign,developedbydigitaldogma,supportedbyPrestonRotaryandJanssenCilag

~WoodcockLecturebyProfessorGaryBondinSchizophreniaAwarenessWeekandthereleaseoftheemploymentbackgroundpaper

~graduationofthefirststudentsfromtheCertificateofGeneralEducationforAdults~25,000peopleattendingOpenMindFiestainStationStreetFairfield,andthe

WalkAgainstStigma~introductionofthestaffperformancedevelopmentandreviewprocess~completionoftheStrategicPlanandthedevelopmentofregionalactionplans~commencementoftheOpeningDoorsprogram~redevelopmentoftheFamilySupportPrograminGippsland~introductionofthePayingAttentionToSelfprogramforyoungcarersofpeople

withamentalillness~occupationaltherapystudentplacements~theestablishmentoftheSocialFirmManagementGroup,whichpurchased

theFlatBottleCompany~increasingthenumbersofyoungpeoplebetweentheagesof25and34years

participating~developmentoftherelationshipwiththeVictoriaPolice~commencementofNationalWellWays~turnaroundoftheOpshops~accreditationofEmploymentandHomeandCommunityCareservices~increasedpositiveprofileofmentalillness

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“This is what MI Fellowship should be about – making people feel that they have a voice to make a difference”.

Over the past year MI Fellowship has run five membership-driven advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and understanding of some of the key issues facing people with a mental illness. Our members have embraced advocacy with enthusiasm and energy, and have let us know this. As one young woman says “this is what MI Fellowship should be about – making people feel that they have a voice to make a difference”.

The great news is, our voices are indeed being heard. Across the year, MI Fellowship has continued the membership-driven advocacy campaigns started in 2003-2004. Members have made their voices heard at the Federal Election (October 2004) by aiming to make the funding and assessment of mental health services an election issue and a political priority. In February 2005, during the Cornelia Rau inquiry, MI Fellowship members called for a public inquiry into the state of the mental health system in Australia by the Commonwealth Government. Following on from this, in March 2005 MI Fellowship members made submissions to the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health that was set up in response to this case.

It is with great sadness however, that I inform you that our founding President, John O’Meara, passed away on 12 November 2004. He received our most prestigious award for his contribution, an Honorary Life Membership, only three weeks before his death. John will be warmly remembered by all that had contact with him.

In 2004, for the third year running, Eli Lilly generously funded a visit to Australia by an overseas expert to promote Schizophrenia Awareness Week. Professor Gary Bond presented ‘Work Matters’ as our 7th Bruce Woodcock Memorial Lecture. Gary is a leading US research psychologist who advocates for individualized approaches to assisting people with a mental illness to gain competitive employment. Gary’s message gave us all food for thought.

MI Fellowship is currently looking at ways of building a sustainable financial base in order that we can continue to fund new and innovative projects. Thanks are due to Arnold Bloch Leibler who are providing pro bono legal support in this area. Thanks also to my fellow Board members for their wisdom and generous contribution to Mental Illness Fellowship’s governance. George Aranda and Bob Iverson completed their terms as directors, retiring at the 2004 Annual General Meeting. On behalf

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of the Board, I thank them for their significant contribution during their terms. With sadness I record the retirement of three of our Board members-Alison Daun, John McGrath and Ian Priestley. We express our sincere appreciation for their contribution to the organisation and generous service on the Board. We welcome Chris Pantelis (clinical expertise in psychiatry), Elaine Price (carer, volunteer and financial analysis), Peter Robinson (financial and risk management) and Nathan Shafir (major gift fundraising). The Board has been actively seeking specific skills and expertise and our new Board members bring many new skills.

There has been a great deal of change at MI Fellowship Victoria since we adopted our new name four years ago. At the close of the 2004-2005 year, the Board is recommending changes to the constitution that will be voted on at the Annual General Meeting on 21 October 2005.

The Board is indebted to, and greatly appreciative of, the dedicated assistance of all associated with the Mental Illness Fellowship. Particular thanks to Elizabeth Crowther, our Chief Executive, and her team for their tremendous effort throughout the past year. Their dedication, leadership and

professionalism have made this year’s achievements possible.

Finally, I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the Members for their ongoing commitment, care and passion. Without each of you, we would not be the strong and reliable organisation on which one in five Australians and their families and friends can now depend. Inclusion is the theme for this annual report, the twenty-seventh year of our organisation – inclusion of the one in five who will directly experience mental illness in their lives and of the five in five who can help – family, friends, universities, volunteers, police, schools, health care professionals, businesses and the general community.

Thank you all for proving that five in five can and do help!

Rob Knowles

President

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The Strategic Plan 2004-2008 has driven our activities over the last year. The initial impetus of the plan came out of interviews with participants, carers, members, volunteers and staff from metropolitan and country areas.

Chief Executive’s report

The construction of this plan also took into account the external environment, policy trends, the service system and best practice models, while retaining participant and carer needs as the central focus.

The plan is concentrated on three key result areas that centre on creating strengths (capacity building), integrating care (integrated service response and systems), and using evidence (evidence-based practice and innovation).

This annual report showcases our achievements against these goals under the umbrella theme of inclusion – of the one in five who will directly experience mental illness in their lives, by the five in five – family, friends, universities, volunteers, police, schools, health care professionals, businesses and the general community, who can help.

Creating strengths During this planning process we identified that our values were not formally linked to our vision and mission. In response, we introduced a values-based performance review system reflecting both organisational goals and values in all staff employment and supervision processes. A performance review and development strategy was established and delivered, which included consultation, education and implementation phases. All full and part time staff entered this process in April 2005, with agreement that the first formal review would occur in October 2005. This development and support process for staff clarifies what, and how, each person is expected to deliver services and then

measures this performance against agreed goals. In addition to this, preparation for MI Fellowship accreditation by Quality Improvement Community Services Accreditation (QICSA) in June 2006 is well underway.

The second part of achieving a values-based approach to service provision is to support the delivery of services. This will be done by increasing organizational and program viability thus ensuring the best possible service quality, by the funding of pilot projects and by the building of services for people. A review aimed to address the viability of the Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Services (PDRS) sector has reduced the number of people supported from 1120 last year to 1063 this year. This reduction is due to the impacts of the introduction of exit strategies to meet sector viability requirements. This will be monitored in the new year. This viability issue continued to be a major focus for the year which drove political advocacy and negotiations with the Department of Human Services, through VICSERV and the media.

Corporate relationship development is a key element of the plan to create strengths for MI Fellowship. SEW Eurodrive has again provided us with the capacity to undertake innovative pilot programs, and we are extremely fortunate to have the support of a growing number of very generous companies. This year also saw a focus on the development of a wills and bequest program which was very generously supported by the Fisher family. Further raffles, individual donations, the op shops

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and investment strategies have been key areas in capacity building.

Integrating care This key result area has underpinned the development of the Opening Doors program, in the inner south of Melbourne, in collaboration with the Alfred Hospital and the Inner South Community Health Service. This project has been developed because there is recognition that the current resource allocation for people with chronic mental illnesses in this area could be considerably improved by forming a consortium of the three organizations and integrating all the relevant service functions. The purpose of this joining is to ensure that there are pathways for people who need intensive residential treatment and rehabilitation to enable independent supported living. This ensures that there is a safety net to support independence and yet provide intervention and support when a person becomes unwell. Service development in each of the regions has used this goal as a fundamental, underpinning principal.

Using evidence This third key result area has led to the development of a research and development service and the formation of an employment strategy. This initiative has seen the development of the Social Firm Management Group which operates the Flat Bottle Company. The visit of Professor Gary Bond was a major element in building state and federal advocacy about the poor employment outcomes for people with mental illness and the background

paper developed by Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia has informed this strategy. Advocacy strategies about the availability of Crisis Assessment and Treatment Teams and pilot Police Training Projects have been developed during the year. These are expected to form a major part of the workload of this goal in the next year. The family education and support program ‘Well Ways’ and the development of National Fact Sheets have been introduced into most states of Australia. The impact of Well Ways has been measured and results have demonstrated positive changes in the lives of the carers of people who have a mental illness. The first Certificate of General Education for Adults was delivered with 12 participants being awarded qualifications and the second commenced in January this year with 25 participants.

These achievements over the past year could not have been possible without your assistance throughout this year, and I thank you all – the Board for your direction, the staff for your skills and commitment, and members, participants and volunteers for your support and inspiration.

Elizabeth Crowther

Chief Executive

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Future directions

~ furtherdevelopmentofemploymentstrategies~ advocatingforadditionalsubacutementalhealth

serviceoptions~ buildingontheOpeningDoorsprogram~ research,developmentandcapacitybuilding~ furtherdevelopingtherelationshipwith

VictoriaPoliceandadvocatingformoreappropriateinterventioninpsychiatricemergencies

~ enhancingfundraisingcapacity~ furtherdevelopingeducationalandparticipation

opportunitiesforpeoplewithmentalillness,families,thecommunityandvolunteers.

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inclusion…how we did it in 2004~2005…~ creating strengths ~ integrating care~ using evidence

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Our big picture advocacy through members and a social marketing campaign yielded tangible results.

Advocacy

As a result of our first campaign the Minister for Health, Tony Abbott, confirmed in June that the prices of prescription medicines would not rise as a result of the proposed Free Trade Agreement with the USA. Our second advocacy campaign led to the new breakthrough atypical (anti-psychotic) injectible medications being listed for the first time on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Our advocacy in 2005 started with members and supporters advocating through the Cornelia Rau Inquiry. Our members made many submissions, telling their own story and highlighting inadequacies of the mental health system.

Our final advocacy campaign in this financial year saw members make submissions to the Senate Inquiry into the provision of mental health services in Australia.

Community Awareness

Open Mind Fiesta The 2004 Open Mind Fiesta built on the success of the first two years of the event, attracting over 25,000 people to Station Street in Fairfield on Sunday October 17, which marked the close of Mental Health Week.

‘five in five campaign’ MI Fellowship’s five in five campaign was the largest awareness campaign in the organisation’s history and incorporated television, radio, cinema and print Community Service Announcements. It explained that ‘one in five Australians will directly experience mental illness in their lives but five in five people can help’ – that’s everybody. It aimed to increase understanding and acceptance of mental illness through education and action. Professor Allan Fels officially launched the campaign at the Open Mind Fiesta.

Education and training In 2004, our education & training clients included the following organisations: Victoria Police; Community Corrections (Darebin Safety Council); St Vincent de Paul Society; State Trustees; and Broadmeadows Inpatient Service Staff

Our work with Victorian Police has broken ground. In March 2005, the pilot project comprised of training 600 of the 1700 police members across Region 3 in 28 half day sessions, 20 participants per session from August to December 2005.

The training locations included Broadmeadows, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Mildura.

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Continuous Improvement

Accreditation Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria is preparing for accreditation in 2006 by the Quality Improvement Community Services Accreditation (QICSA). This year we met two key sets of quality standards:

Health and Community Care Standards

Commonwealth Disability Standards

Performance review and development strategy Recognition of the need to better translate our vision, mission and values into the everyday working lives of our staff led us to identify the need to provide a formal performance management process.

As part of this, MI Fellowship developed and implemented our unique Supervision and Performance Development and Review (‘PDR’) model.

Relationship development

Membership The strength of our membership base is a unique feature of MI Fellowship. As a group, we form a strong voice that is effective in lobbying state and federal politicians, engaging with the media, orchestrating community education and discussing policy with government. We now have 1470 members. This is due to an increasing number of new members but also thanks to long-term members reaffirming their commitment to our organisation.

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For information about membership, please contact Stephanie Puls, Communications Coordinator, 03 8486 4257.

Volunteers We had over 500 volunteers during this year. Recruitment, training and supervision processes are running more smoothly and job descriptions have been developed. A number of volunteer partnership opportunities are currently being explored.

For more information about volunteering, please contact Julie Mehegan, Volunteer Coordinator, on 03 8486 4232.

MI Shops – our opportunity shops Our MI Shops have excelled this year both in profit and in supporting the community. Goods were purchased and sent to Asia for an orphanage during the Tsunami Appeal from organisations in the community. A big thank you to the wonderful volunteers that support the shops. Without them we could not open the door.

Contact Jennifer Collins, Op Shop Manager on 0412 212 542.

Bruce Woodcock Memorial Lecture 2004

“Work Matters” Professor Gary Bond’s lecture proved timely with the subject of employment, industrial relations reform and containment of Disability Support Pension growth high on the government’s agenda and provided us with the opportunity to influence clinicians, politicians and service providers.

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Fundraising

MI Fellowship Raffles Program 2004-2005 The MI Fellowship Raffles Program, commenced in 1999 and operating two major raffles per year, continues to be the single largest source of new donors to the organisation, as well as a significant source of funds. In the 2004-2005 financial year, over 850 new donors were introduced to our organisation through the two raffle campaigns.

For information about our raffles, please contact Joanne Luciani, Fundraising Coordinator, 03 8486 4250.

SEW-Eurodrive SEW-Eurodrive has shown a strong commitment to supporting our work through their clients, suppliers and friends. Their annual golf day and auction evening in September were again brilliant with more than $135,000 raised for our work.

Women In Black - the women’s coterie group of the Collingwood Football Club The Women in Black selected MI Fellowship as their charity of choice at the start of 2005 and the relationship has already created strong community links and raised valued funds through their annual Mothers Day Luncheon and other functions.

Wills And Bequests Gifts in Wills are an important source of income for MI Fellowship. They also give our donors a most worthwhile way of extending their support well beyond their lifetime.

If you would like information on our work or on Wills and Bequests in confidence please contact Joanne Luciani on 03 8486 4250 or jluciani@mifellowship.org

Asics Melbourne Marathon Partnering with the Asics Melbourne Marathon is about normalising mental illness in the community and starting a dialogue on issues related to mental illness. MI Fellowship is one of two key supporting charities of the event and was given a donation from the event organisers, Event Wizard, for each volunteer provided.

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Volunteers

Ms Susan Ackroyd Mrs Margaret Affleck Mr Robert Affleck Ms Sonia Afzali Mr Bruno Agricola Ms Claire Ahern Ms Tracey Alder Ms Sophie Allan Ms Margaret Allen Ms M Anders Ms Carmela Antidormi Mr Andrew Arena Mr Brett Austin Ms Farideh Azadpeima Mr Andrew Badcoe Ms Sue Badunas Mrs E M Bailey Ms Jayant Baliga Ms Nashadi Bandaranayak Ms Pauline Banh Ms Holly Bannon-MurphyPana Barbounis Mrs Yolanta Barbounis Ms Kylie Barker Mr Peter Barker Ms Annie Barnes Ms Sera Barnes Ann Bartholomew Ms Dianne Bellette Mr Ravindra Betageri Mr Tom Betts Mr Evan Bichara Ms Leanne Black Ms Priscilla Blake

Mr John Bollingmoore Mr Kane Bowman Mr John Bradley Ms Janice Brandon Ms Rhiannon Breese Mrs Diane Brown Mr Rodney Brown Mrs Margaret Bruce Mrs Joyce Buchanan Ms Lorna Bunton Ms Ninawa Butrus Ms Anthi CacambourasMs Tracey Caia Miss Alicia Calderone Ms Anna Caldwell Miss Patricia Caligiuri Ms Lisa Cameron Mr Richard Cameron Mr Scott Cameron Ms Pam Cannell Ms Marisa Cappelli Mr David Carling Mrs Iris CarlingMr Alex Dance Mr & Mrs Dennis & Karen Carroll

Ms Merle Carty Miss Taisia Cavalcante Mr Shane Chan Mr Mark Chandler Ms Tikshani ChandrasiriMs Annette Charles Ms Lucy Chen Mrs Jenny Cheney Mr Kenneth Chow Ms Inge Cichello

Ms Chimere Cisse Ms Leonie ClarebroughMr McLytton Clever Mr Geoff Clough Ms Beryl Coates Mr Ashley Coe Ms Frances Coffey Ms Laura Coleman Ms Emma Collins Ms Jessica Collins Mr Joe Collins Mr Lachlan Conboy Ms Carmel Conlan Ms Elizabeth Cook Mrs Vicki Cornelius Mrs Barbara Crichton Ms Madeline Cropley Ms Louise Crossley Mr Seamus Crowe Ms Ann & Julia CrowtherMr Peter Cubit Mr Hugo Cuchilla Mrs Anne Curie Ms Kathryn Cusack Mrs Joan Cusworth Mr Robert Cvetanovski Ms Denise da Silva Mr Jason D’Abreo Mr Huy Dam Ms Joan Darby Ms Margaret Darby Ms Alison Daun Ms Yvonne Davidson Mr Russell Davies Mr Colin Davis Mrs Mary Deam

Mr Rowan Deam Tarishi Desai Mr Joseph Devadas Mr Will DeVere Rossana di Battista Ms Linda Dobbs Mr Michael Donahue Miss Lisa Doquile Mr Paul Dornay Ms Jennifer Doueal Ms Lisa Doueal Mr Russell Doueal Mrs Judy Down Mr Mark Doyle Mr Brian Drake Mr Bruce Dudon Ms Kellie-Ann Dudziak Mrs Lorraine Dudziak Ms Deanna Dundas Mrs Jean Dunn Mr Greg Dyson Ms Ann EdgleyMr John Edgley Mrs Barb Edwards Ms Sandi Edwards Ms Anda Eglitis Ms Zakia Eisa Ms Dominique EmersonMs Therese English Ms Christine ErickssonMiss Stephanie Eshak Ms Jill Evans Ms E Exton Ms Catherine Eyre Ms Phyllis Fabbro Ms Janelle Falkner

Sincere thanks to all our volunteers…

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Mr Jordan Farnell Ms Anita Fermanouski Mr George Fforde Mr Aniruddh Fichudia Ms Fiona Fitzgerald Ms Sandra Fitzgerald Ms Karla Fitzpatrick Mr Marco Flores Miss Katrina Fong Ms Ann Forbes Mr Frederick Ford Ms Celia Forrest Ms Jocelyn France Ms Charlotte Franich Ms Vanessa Gadea Ms Krystyna Gale Mr & Mrs Lindsay & Pam Gale

Miss Daniela Gallo Ms Christine Gamble Ms Jenny Gamble Mrs Dorothy Gardiner Mr John Garland Mrs Vi GayleardJudge Liz Gaynor Ms Karolina Gdowik Mr Paul Genis Ms Anastasia GeorgiouMr & Mrs Peter & Barbara Gilbert

Mr David Gill Mrs Jan Gill Mrs Mary Glue Miss Lili Goceva Ms Sue Goette Mrs Jill Gooch Mrs Lesley Gotts Mr Matthew Gould Mr Nicholas Gould Mr Patrick Gould Ms Katrina GouramanisMs Melissa Grech Ms Kirsten Green Ms Gladys Grigg Ms Roma Guerin Ms Sylvia Gugliotta Ms Erica Hadski

Ms Tracy Hallam Masoumeh Hamidi-Asl Mr Gregory Hannan Mrs Rina Hannan Ms Kate Hardiman Miss Jy Harrington Ms Chris Harrison Christine Harrison Ms Lorraine Harrison Mr Adrian Hawkins Ms Beverley Hawkins Mr David Healey Mr John Heinze Mrs Karen Herman Mrs Kerry Herman Miss Catherine Hluchanic Ms Helen Hoffman Mr Allan Hood Mr Lawrie Horner Mrs Ingrid Horvath Ms Kate Howard Mr Armand Hubbard Mrs Alice Hulbert Mr Brad Hunter Ms Emily Husodo Jane Hutchison Ms Margaret Hutchison Ms Marina Ioannou Mr Graeme Ireland Ms Tarra Ismail Ms Marta Iukov Mr Robert Iversen Ms Vanessa Jackson Miss Shruti Jayachandra Ms Anushia Jeekavar Ms Nadia Jenkins Mr Jeff Jennings Mrs Lorraine Johnstone Ms Cerrita Jonczyk Mrs & Mr Bev & Lindsay Jones

Mr Jeff Jones Mr Ken Jones Mrs Lesley Jones Ms Melissa Jones Mr Paul Jones Mrs Louise Joy

Miss Anneke Jurgens Ms Andie Kallonas Mr Theo Kambrias Mr Matthew Kay Ms Pamela Kendrick Mr Max Kerger The Hon Rob Knowles Ms Corinna Ko Ms Anita Kotagiri Ms Maya Krumins Ms Debbie Lai Ms Freda Lai Bernie Lamers Miss Cecilia Lau Ms Tahlia Laufer Ms Colleen Law Ms Catherine Lawrence Mrs Shirley Le Page Ms Heidi Lecluse Mr Jensen Lee Miss Joyce Lee Ms Kathryn Lees Mr Brenton Leith Mr Hayden Leith Ms Julie Leith Mrs Barbara Leonard Mr Ross Leonard Mrs Betty Leong Mr David Leong Mrs Val Lewis Mr Harry Liantziris Ms Irene Liapis Miss Joanne Lichti Mr Matthew Liu Ms Cymbie Lo Ms Julia Lo Nigro Ms Jennifer Long Mr Oscar Lopez Ms Heather Loryman Miss Laura Luca Mrs Pat Luxford Mrs Vivienne Lyons Ms Lauren Macdonald Mrs Kaye Mackay Mrs Lorraine Mainard Ms Vicki Mainard Ms Joanne Manariti

Miss Melissa Manning Mrs Margaret Manno Ms Anna Marques Mr John Martin Mrs June Martin Mrs Lois Martin Ms Iris Mascarenhas Ms Manal Massarany Mr Peter Matheson Ms Angela Maturana Ms Frances McCredie Ms Amanda McDonald Ms Kim McDonald Mr Michael McDowell Ms Breeanna McGrath Ms Edwina McGrath Mr J McGrath Mr Wayne McGrath Ms Carol McGregor Mr Geoff McIlvenna Ms Pamela McIntosh Ms Jill McLean Miss Zia McLeod Mrs Jenny McTaggart Ms Arna Meldrum Mr Rob Menheere Ms Liz Menheere Ms Marie Mennees Ms Rachel Merhav Ms Rebecca Michael Ms Susan Mifka Mr H R Mignot Ms Deborah Millar Mrs Joy Millard Ms Louise Milne-Roch Mr Chris Mimilidis Kim Minhee Mr Freddie Minson Mr Ray Misa Mr Raoul Mischlewski Ms Elaine Mitchell Mr Gary Mogford Mr & Mrs J Mole Ms Bridget Moller Mrs Helen Moloney Mr Peter Montana Ms Vanessa Morley

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Mrs Cheryl Morris Ms Sandra Mulhauser Mrs Valerie MulhauserMr & Mrs Peter & LindaMulhulland

Mr Bond Muronzi Mrs Monica Murphy Ms Kathryn Mutton Ms Renee Mynard Ms Katie Nardella Ms Glenda Nelson Ms Amanda Neville Mr Kent Ng Ms Lan Nguyen Mr Sonny Nguyen Ms Sarah Niblock Mr Timothy Nickson Ms Casey O’Brien Ms Lisa O’Brien Ms Marilyn O’Donnell Ms Istarlin Omar Mrs Mona Osborne Mrs Diane Page Ms Isole Pagliaro Ms Kristina Palermo Professor Christos Pantelis Ms Ngaire Parker Ms Suzanne Parker Mr Kalki Parzival Mrs Judi Paterson Mr Peter Patten Mrs Kali Paxinos Ms Nonie Pearce Lee Peck Mrs Rene Pegoraro Mr Norm Pender Mr Richard Perry Mr Karl Person Mrs Juliet Pettitt Mr Peter Peyton Mrs Jenny Phillips Ms Antonietta Piermarini Miss Theresa Plunkett-Hill Mr Graeme Pocknee Mrs Robyn Poletti Ms Judy Polwarth Mrs Evelyn Powell

Mr Keith Powell Ms Anisha Pradham Mr Michael Pratico Mrs Elaine Price Mr John Price Ms Judy Price Mr Les Price Mr & Mrs Simon & Jane Price

Mr Ian Priestley Mr Steven Pukallus Mr Didier Rache Mr Patrick Rafter Ms Norma Rainsford Mrs Deidre Randell Ms Liz Raven Ms Belinda Reeves Ms Gail Reid Mrs Lisa Reid Ms Toya Ricci Ms Alice Richards Ms Robyn Richards Mrs Beverley Ridley Mrs Bea Rigg Mr Peter Riley Miss Vanessa Riotto Mr Graham Roberts Mr Peter Robertson Mr Jamie Robinson Ms Katy Robinson Ms Cath Roffey Ms Jennifer Rosalie Mr Serge Roujnikov Mr W.S. Royston Ms Sarah Russo Ms Carol Ryan Ms Loretta Ryan Mr Shane Ryan Mrs Val Saaksjarvi Mrs Maria Saltalamacchia Ms Bonnie Salter Ms Olga Sanz Ms Carmen Saunders Ms Kathleen Sefton Ms Nishanthi Sena Mr Nathan Shafir Mr Richard Sherman

Ms Jude Silber Mr Matthew Sitters Ms Anthoula Skliros Mr David Slack Mrs Betty Smith Mr Bevan Smith Mr Christopher Smith Mr Frank Smith Ms Judith Smith Miss Megan Smith Mr Tristan Snell Mr Sourisong Songvilay Ms Ingrid Sorhus Mr George Spiric Ms Irene Stamp Ms Gaye Stewart Ms Janet Stone Mrs Fay Strachan Mr Mitch Strachan Ms Heidi Strickland Mr David Sullivan M Damai Syarifuddin Ms Jenny Syarifuddin Mr Russell Syphers Ms Angela Tam Mrs Dinah Taylor Mr Peter Taylor Ms Vicky Taylor Miss Joyce Teo Mrs Enid Thompson Mr Brian Thornburn Ms Lenore Thorton Mrs Shirley Tickner Miss Kathy Tominac Ms Catherine Trahair Mrs Cath Trahair Ms Emma Trahair Mr Eugene Trahair Mrs Judy Trahair Ms Kate TrahairMr Stephen Trahair Mrs Joycelyn Traill Mr David Tregear Mr M B Trevascus Ms Josephine Tripodi Ms Metaxia Tsoukatos Mr E H Tuke

Mrs Lorraine Tully Mr Neil Turton-Lane Mr Bradley Tutt Ms Kirstie Anne Underwood Mr James Upoko Miss Sandra van Lith Ms Cindy Van Rooy Mr Anthony Varnica Ms Pina Ventura Ms Lisa Verhoeven Mr Jimmy Vouthas Ms Vikki Wadsworth Ms Yvonne Wales Mrs Ruth Walsh Ms Lisa Wang Ms Kate Watson Ms Miriam Weiner Ms Marilyn Wentworth Mr Emilio Werden Ms Trish White Ms Shankari Wijendra Mrs Judith Wills Ms August WilsonJohn & Michele Wilson Mrs Rose Windmiller Ms Doris Wisniewski Ms Bertha Wong Dr Alex Wood Ms Anna Wood Ms Dulcie Wood Mrs Meredith Woods Ms Christina Yeung Mr & Mrs Paul & Bev Zachariah

Ms Koula Zagami Xian Zhang Mr Richard Zhao

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Congratulations to all our award winners, announced at the 2004 Annual General Meeting…

Matthew Sitters ~ Volunteer of the YearMargaret Darby ~ Volunteer of the YearNorma Rainsford ~ Service AwardPeter Barker ~ Service AwardJulie Leith ~ Service AwardJohn O’Meara ~ Honorary Life MemberTom Molomby ~ O’Meara Award

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The Linking People Locally Program (LPL) is a new and exciting initiative in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

The vision of the LPL program is to have young people with mental illness accessing Neighbourhood Houses (NH’s) where they are accepted and supported in a caring environment to learn and/or regain a variety of everyday life skills.

The program targets young people between the ages of 16-25 years living in the municipalities of Whitehorse, Manningham and parts of Monash. 42 participants have received visits through the Volunteer Visitor Service, providing opportunities for people with a psychiatric disability to develop friendly relationships with people from the wider community.

The Home Based Outreach and Support (HBOS) service currently provides support and psychosocial rehabilitation for up to 55 people with a mental illness living in the eastern region. Referrals are received from as far as the Yarra Ranges.

This program aims to help people to become more independent in their own homes through living skills development. They are also assisted in accessing a wide range of services within their community to help reduce social isolation.

The provision of supported accommodation is also part of the HBOS service. MI Fellowship has access to ten flats throughout the region. One flat is used for transitional (short-term) accommodation. HBOS has helped reduce the risk of homelessness in a vulnerable population.

O’Meara House O’Meara House celebrated its tenth anniversary of service in February this year. Since its inception 10 years ago, 2,500 families from Southern, Northern and Eastern metropolitan Victoria have benefited from O’Meara House, which offers a five day break for people with a psychiatric disability. The house is staffed 24 hours per day and the focus of this time is on social and recreational activities with guests encouraged to be involved in the planning of the week’s activities.

Eastern office relocation In May 2005, Eastern staff were relocated to a new office in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. The Mitcham suite is now the office for the regional services of Respite, Linking People Locally and Home Based Outreach. The office is close to public transport and easily accessible for all.

Our new address and contact numbers are: Suite 8, 602 Whitehorse Road Mitcham, Victoria 3132 Telephone 03 9874 5310 Facsimile 03 9874 8246

For further information contact: Contact Mark Lamont, Eastern Regional Manager on 0419 568 667

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The Hume Region developed vital partnerships to ensure that care is integrated.

MI Fellowship in the Hume Region has begun developing relationships and partnerships with various organisations, including the Western Hume Homelessness Forum, in order to identify service gaps. To this end, in Shepparton we have encouraged a range of agencies to use our premises eg. the Homelessness Network, which encourages the development of closer relationships. This promotes inclusion and creates a continuum of services, knowledge and understanding. The Hume region has identified the particular needs of young carers in their PATS (Pay Attention To Self) program which works to support young people whose parents have a mental illness.

A coordinated approach to activities of Mental Health Week in Hume highlighted the advantages of partnerships in the Hume Region. Representatives from both Goulbourn Valley Health and MI Fellowship participated in the development of a broad coalition to promote and be interested in mental health issues, staging a range of activities during Mental Health Week. The support of local media was invaluable to the success of the week. A number of organisations have expressed an interest to be involved in 2005 activities.

While the “Walk Against Stigma” was happening out in the community as part of the Mental Health Week activities, a further 90 staff of the Goulbourn Valley Area Mental Health Service were walking

from the hospital. Pedometers were provided to this group of walkers by GV sports assembly. Not only was the day fun, we raised money, decreased stigma and raised the profile of mental illness.

January 2005 also saw the development of changes to the MI Centre program in Shepparton. Carers, participants and the community were consulted and a new model was developed for the MI Centre day program based on a neighbourhood centre approach. The MI Centre now houses community programs for carers, community agencies and young people. Based on a similar model, the Seymour service is running a community writing group at Blickle Place day service.

To find out more contact: Amanda Challis, Hume Regional Manager on 0416 246 113

Lisa Pearson, Hume Deputy Regional Manager on 03 5281 8850

David Cahill, Hume Deputy Regional Manager on 03 5821 2685

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“Staff help me to feel safe if anything were to go wrong and I have someone to talk to if I’m having problems. Staff help me achieve my goals, like staying away from drugs and alcohol and help get people into programs that improve motivation towards goals like work”.Steve

In the Barwon region in Victoria’s south-west the involvement of Occupational Therapy students has provided the opportunity to develop more specifically targeted interventions in response to participants needs.

We provide two services in the Barwon region. Our youth residential rehabilitation program, “Collins Place”, for young people 16 to 24 years who have a serious mental illness or disorder, is located in West Geelong and Specialist Family Education and Suppport is located in South Geelong. The year has been a busy one for both services: Collins Place: An external review coinciding with the release of additional funding from the Department of Human Services has provided the opportunity to restructure. This will allow the recruitment of more specialist staff input into the program in the new financial year. The restructure will greatly enhance our current service provision and contribute to more active and targeted interventions for participants experiencing dual diagnosis.

Specialist Familiy Education: A big event for the year was the tour in March by invited guest Daniel Hughes, an expert in the treatment of reactive attachment disorder. Children with serious psychological problems related to abuse, neglect or early life traumas and separations, provide serious challenges to parents, carers and therapists. Daniel’s work aims to provide a vulnerable and

misunderstood population of children the best possible chance of having a “normal” adult life.

Also worthy of note has been the involvement of Occupational Therapy students in our program. Their input provides us with detailed assessment of participants occupational functioning.

In February we celebrated “Open Door Day”, the official opening of the Fyans Street site, which was marked by a wonderful gathering of our participants, friends and supporters. The day was rendered even more colourful, by virtue of the very generous donation made to us by the Swinton Family, on behalf and in memory of their son, Sam. Their contribution enabled us to revitalise the internal building with a vibrant lick of new paint and highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Sam.

To find out more contact: Deb McDonald, Barwon Regional Manager, on 03 5223 1541

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In conjunction with St Vincents Mental Health Service and Melbourne University Asialink, we had visits by delegations from China, Korea, Japan and Thailand as part of the training of clinicians throughout Asia.

In other highlights, Manor Lakes provided $1,000 for our gazebo at Mulberry House (Werribee). A Joint Community Education day was held by TJ’s Day Service at the Footscray Library to promote Mental Health Week and the MI Fellowship programs. The building from which TJs (Footscray) operates has been purchased by MI Fellowship.

During the year members and staff made presentations on mental illness and at Bromham Place staff made presentations to Centrelink and to Occupational Therapy students from the University of Melbourne and Latrobe University. Student nurses on placement at Melbourne Clinic attended Bromham Place and undertook information sessions as a part of their training.

Initiatives for young carers are being explored, because current research by MI Fellowship indicates that approximately 10-20% of people with a mental illness have dependent aged children, ten percent of those children are living with them (see graph). Programs such as the joint-funded initiative by MI Fellowship and the Victorian Aboriginal Family Counselling Services are underway this year. Aboriginal mothers and dependent children (young carers) have been involved in ongoing discussions around their respite needs and rapport building workshops. The end result will be a camp at a lodge in Blairgowrie (Sept 2005) which provides social contact and activities for the children and adults.

To find out more contact:Tina Bourekas, North West Regional Manager, on 0414 691 010

The North West Metropolitan Region of Melbourne has been involved in the development of integrated care internationally.

Dependendant Children

Approximately 10 to 20% of people with a mental illness using MI Fellowship services have dependent aged children. In 2004-2005 there has been an emphasis on including these young carers and their families in a range of programs.

No 82%

Yes, does not live with the service user 8%

Yes, lives with the service user 10%

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Clubhouse 121, a MI Fellowship Day Program located in Warragul, builds skills through encouraging participants’ involvement in running the program. Introduction of a structured program at the beginning of the year has allowed members to participate in a wide range of activities including a healthy cooking group, music, drama, arts and craft and a daily walking group. Another initiative of Clubhouse 121 in 2005 is the Healthy Living Program “Mind Body Life”, developed to enhance the overall wellbeing of people with mental illness.

This year Warragul and Wonthaggi staff undertook Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), new staff orientation, first aid training and a SPECTRUM workshop on working with people with borderline personality disorder. Representation by both staff and members on community groups including the Baw Baw Health and Well-being committee has led to a partnership with the local council, who are assisting with the development of activities for Mental Health Week 2005.

In March 2005, two permanent part time workers were employed in the Gippsland region to provide Specialist Family Education and Support (SFES) services to carers of people with a mental illness. Their primary role is to provide information, education, counselling and support services to carers, families and friends within the area.

The new positions resulted from an internal review of MI Fellowship’s Gippsland services undertaken late last year. During the review, both carers and service providers identified a need for more support services to carers to better enable them to manage the impact of illness upon their lives. The implementation of this restructure has resulted in more consistent support information and resource availability in the region.

To find out more contact: Mark Lamont, Gippsland Regional Manager, on 0419 568 667

Healthy Living Program in the Gippsland Region, an integrated care approach to health, has been introduced as part of Clubhouse 121.

“I enjoy the clubhouse, it keeps my mind open, it’s helping me to reach my goals, to gain independence and improve my confidence and to get back in touch with the community. Clubhouse 121 has given me back my self respect and dignity. If it hadn’t been for the Clubhouse I wouldn’t be where I am now.”

Shayne (Clubhouse 121)

INTEGRATING CARE

Opening Doors – The Southern Metropolitan Region is developing an integrated care program in partnership with the Alfred Hospital.

Rossdale – providing Security and Support In 1987, MI Fellowship purchased Rossdale Apartments in St Kilda. In the provision of rehabilitation services to residents, Rossdale represented a significant improvement on the dormitory-style accommodation which had traditionally been offered through psychiatric institutions; and MI Fellowship was able to offer support to those who needed it 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

A review of the service provided at Rossdale identified the need for change. At the same time, the nearby Alfred Hospital had embarked on a similar mission – to find ‘the next step’ through the development of a less intensive rehabilitation service; as had the Inner South Community Health Service (ISCHS). Realising that there were significant benefits to be derived from a sharing of resources, the three organisations have developed a model which maintains the benefits of specialisation – and overcomes barriers to service provision.

The new program, known as ‘Opening Doors’, aims to integrate the services provided by five separate facilities and to help address the needs of people at different stages of recovery.

MI Fellowship has undertaken program design, psychiatric disability and after-hours support. The Alfred Hospital will take responsibility for clinical

management and monitoring; and ISCHS will provide in-reach services and transition planning, and liaise with community and primary health services.

Anticipated outcomes include a lowering in the rate of relapse, a decreased incidence of suicide and better prospects for employment – a general improvement in quality of life for those who access the new service. The ‘Opening Doors’ model is unique in Victoria and, if successful, will be replicated in other areas.

Home Based Outreach Support, Specialist Family Education and Community Links operating in the Peninsula work with individuals to increase knowledge, skill and inclusion in the broader community. A special feature of these programs is partnerships.

To find out more contact:Stav Stathopoulos, Southern Metropolitan Regional Manager, on 0414 514 530

Lyn Jesson, Specialist Family Support Co-ordinator, on 03 9783 1008

Geoffrey Neill, Community Links Co-ordinator, on 03 9510 2338

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Section 3 USING EVIDENCE

Mother 50%

Other female relative 6%

Other male relative 6%

Son 3%

Wife/female partner 7%

Husband/male partner 12%

Father 9%

Friend/neighbour female 2%

Friend/neighbour male 3%

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There has been further gains in the number of individuals aged 25 to 34 years who have accessed our services (2003-2004 25%, 2004-2005 31%).

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Supported accommodation facility 6%

Public place/temporary shelter 1%

Private residence– public rental 21%

Private residence – private rental 27%

Private residence – owned/purchased 27%

Private residence - mobile home or caravan 1%

Other 6%

Domestic-scale supported living facility (eg group home) 2%

Boarding house/private hotel 3%Transitional accommodation 2%

Psychiatric/mental health community care facility 4%

Where people live

Only 27% of people who use our services either own or are purchasing their own home.

In 2004-2005 mothers were the predominant group of carers for those with a mental illness accessing MI Fellowship services.

Schizophrenia 53%

Anxiety 5%Bipolar disorder 11%

Depression 16%

Other 2%

Other psychiatric diagnosis 3%

Personality disorder 2%

Schizo-affective disorder 8%

Diagnosis

Just over half of the individuals accessing the services of MI Fellowship in 2004-2005 have a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Gender

Male 56%Female 44%

There has been a 2% variance in favour of male participants which will form the basis of gender review in the next year.

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Our commitment to the provision of current, up to date research based information has seen release of the third edition of Well Ways – a traveller’s guide to wellbeing for families of people with mental illness and the MI Fact Sheet Series.

Impact evaluation of the National Well Ways program using the General Health Questionnaire and the Involvement Evaluation Questionnaire (n=100) has indicated a statistically significant reduction in depression, anxiety and worry for participants.

Based on research and experience, we have altered our model of support group delivery.1 Whilst maintaining association with our extremely effective and energetic local support groups, we have moved away from a locality based model. Instead, we are focussing our attentions on supporting participants in Well Ways in ongoing knowledge, skill development and social connection by providing four follow-up workshops to the initial eight week sessions – grief and loss, wellness recovery action planning, advanced communication skills and managing

the fear of suicide. Partnership with the Northern CATT clinician Wayne Conran and Darebin Police Snr Constable Diane Wilson have enabled us to deliver Double Trouble – a support and education program for families of people with dual diagnosis (mental illness and drug and alcohol use) in metropolitan Melbourne. These experts in the field along with Dr Dan Lubman of Orygen Youth Health Service and our family educators have enabled us to produce an educational DVD on dual diagnosis.

Our peer (family to family) model of education and support has been honed and improved throughout this year. Consistent with the frameworks presented in Well Ways we now have a well developed module-based learning and skill development system for Helpline volunteers, family educators and community educators which aims to establish current knowledge, incorporate evaluation and monitoring systems, and ongoing development. We plan to have these learning programs accredited through our status as a Registered Training Organisation.

Using evidence

Using evidence in practice to support individuals and families is helping to meet more effectively the challenge of mental illness.

USING EVIDENCE

Other Disabilities

40% of people accessing services report having another disability, of which only 15% report drug and alcohol difficulties. This remains an underreported issue and continues to be monitored.

Acquired brain injury/head injury 2%

Autism 1%

Drug and alcohol 15%

Hearing 1%Intellectual 6%

Neurological - including epilepsy and alzheimers 2%

Physical/serious medical condition 8%

Specific learning/a.d.d.– other than intellectual 2%

Speech 1%Vision 2%

No other disability 60%

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One in five has a mental illness but five in five can help – using evidence to equip the community to respond to mental illness.

Market research commissioned by MI Fellowship indicates the community’s awareness of mental illness is quite high, but in fact that people want to know more about what to do in the face of it.2 How to ‘stop the stigma’ and how ‘five in five can help’ has been a theme woven through our work in the following ways:

…Understanding mental illness workshops have been conducted regularly to respond to interest created from our media campaigns this year.

…Partnerships with the corporate sector (e.g. Telstra, Museum Victoria, State Trustees) have provided us with opportunities to provide Mental Illness Awareness Workshops to people in workplaces.

…The forum Utilising Advocacy presented by Rob Knowles provided community and MI Fellowship members with valuable knowledge to be effective in the political arena.

…Responding to the fact that mental illness related situations are currently estimated at a minimum of 30% of police work, Region 3 of Victoria Police has engaged us to provide Mental Illness Awareness Training to its members.

Including people with mental illness in education

Research indicates that 47.8% of people with a mental illness do not complete their secondary education.3 (See graph over page). In addition, the rate of people with mental illness who are not able to complete their studies at TAFE and other learning institutions is high. MI Fellowship has been successful in retaining students and providing them with a pathway to further activities through delivering a specific program for people with mental illness.

The Certificate of General Education for Adults (CGEA) is aimed at easing students with a mental illness back into a learning environment, improving educational standards and acquiring skills instrumental for future employment and achieving life goals.

In the last 18 months, MI Fellowship has successfully delivered two adult learning courses to adults with a mental illness. Students graduated at the end of 2004 with Certificates in General Education Levels Two, Three and an Introduction to Community Event Volunteering.

Evaluation of the project has given us insight into how we can continue to create pathways for adults to overcome problems with concentration, confidence, motivation and memory. These problems were identified in an Australian study into the learning support needs of students with psychiatric disabilities.4

‘The ‘five in five’ campaign is based on some of the most detailed research ever conducted into Australians’ attitudes to mental illness. It found:~only 50.3% of respondents agreed strongly that mental illness involves a chemical imbalance in the brain;~only 21.3% of people agreed strongly they would be happy for a child they care about to be minded by a

friend who has been treated for a mental illness.

B&T (Australia’s leading advertising and marketing magazine)

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The results have indicated that 50 per cent of the students who graduated from the CGEA course had enrolled in further studies.

The barriers or problems for most people interviewed involved lack of confidence in public transport, low motivation, fears, anxieties and not being supported beyond MI Fellowship.

A number of people mentioned that the friendly, accepting atmosphere of the classes and the supportive delivery of the curriculum along with a later starting time were significant in helping them stay and complete the courses. Other factors that helped were tutors, social support and the ongoing role of support workers.

Including people with mental illness in employment

People with a mental illness have the highest ‘want to work’ rate among people with a disability, and yet workforce participation among people with a mental illness is low (see graph over page).5 Our Employment Project Team is working toward finding new ways of including people with a mental illness in the community of working Australians.

Real work for real wages…. These principles guided the development of our first social firm for people with a mental illness in Australia. The Flat Bottle Company was acquired by the Social Firm Management Group in 2004 and since then we have worked to include people with a

mental illness as equal employees in the business.

Since acquisition we have employed three people with a mental illness – people who had previously experienced real difficulty getting and keeping a job. They have not only experienced the financial and social benefits of employment, but also learnt valuable skills that will enable them to build a working life.

We intend to use the Flat Bottle Company as a ‘blueprint’ to guide the development of more social firms in Australia. We are currently exploring opportunities to develop a second social firm.

Including employment in mental health services…. Integrating employment services with mental health clinical services has been recognized as a key ingredient in helping people with a mental illness get and keep work.6

Our Employment Project Team has been working with Mental Illness Fellowship Australia and the Mental Health Council of Australia to develop a proposal for funding from the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations to enable us to trial this approach in Australia. We are including local and regional clinical services as partners, and we believe this approach has the potential to make real differences in the level of workforce participation for people with a mental illness.

Education

Jablensky, A et al (1999) Trade or othercertficate 20%

Secondaryeducation 18%

No school qualification 47%

Other 3%Undergraduate,Postgraduate award 12%

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Including others… Initiatives, such as the social firm, are dependent upon the successful integration of commercial and social objectives. The business needs to be successful to provide jobs. We are not only fortunate in having a highly experienced and dedicated Social Firm Management Group board, but we have also received expert business advice from Mr David Crispin and Mr Anthony Strong. SEW Eurodrive are providing engineering expertise to the Flat Bottle Company. Including the business world in our employment mission is critical to our success.

The Employment Project has formed an important partnership with Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, in particular with Dr Geoff Waghorn. We work together to ensure the social impacts of our projects are evaluated and widely promoted in the community.

Including the government… The Employment Project team has provided reports to the Senate Inquiry into Mental Health and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s National Inquiry into Employment and Disability. We have also worked hard to develop a relationship with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, advocating for the particular needs of people with a mental illness.

We received $150,000 from the Australian Government under its regional Partnerships programme to purchase infrastructure at the Flat Bottle Company.

Coronial Submission about the death of Mark Kaufmann As part of MI Fellowship’s ongoing mission to advocate for people affected by mental illness, Elizabeth Crowther made a submission to the Coronial Inquiry into the death of Mark Kaufmann.

This submission was made as part of MI Fellowship’s role as an advocate for a better mental health system.

MI Fellowship has contact with over 1,100 people with a mental illness annually through program delivery and some thousands of families and community members.

Labour Force

For people with a mental illness, again in 2004-2005, there has been no improvement in the general employment outcomes.

Employed 9%

Not in the labour force 43%

Unemployed 48%

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References 1 R Reay-Young (2000) Support groups for relatives of people living with a serious mental illness: An overview. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Vol 5, p.56-80

2 Mental Health Tracking (Sept 2004) Newspoll

3 See Jablensky, A. et al (1999) People Living with Psychotic Illness: An Australian Study 1997–98 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing Report 4

4 See McLean, P. and Andrews, J. (1999) The Learning Support Needs of Students with Psychiatric Disabilities Studying in Australian Post-secondary Institutions. National Centre for Vocational Education Research: South Australia

5 See Jablensky, A. et al (1999) ibid

6 See Bond, G. R. Supported Employment: Evidence for Evidence Based Practice, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Spring 2004 Vol 27 Number 4

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Conferences, papers and presentations

July 2004• East Gippsland Consumer and Carer Conference

Presentation ‘Well Ways – a highly effective peer education program for families and friends of people with mental illness’ Gerard Reed

August 2004• TheMHS Conference, Broadbeach

Elizabeth Crowther, Eifion Breese and Senior Executive Staff in attendance

• TheMHS, ‘Using a Train the Trainer Approach to extend the Well Ways Program for Carers to members of MIFA outside of Victoria’ Elizabeth Crowther and Sue Farnan

• Disability Week presentation at Telstra ‘Everything you wanted to know about mental illness…but didn’t know who to ask’ Gerard Reed

• Australian Catholic University Presentation, ‘Mental illness & poverty in Victoria and Australia’ Gerard Reed

September 2004• Judicial College Presentation & Forum – ‘Mental

disabilities: What are they and what do we do with them?’ Elizabeth Crowther and Doris Wisniewski

• 8th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference, Brisbane – Together towards recovery. Senior Executives in attendance

October 2004• Seechange Conference presentation ‘Juggling

work and caring for a person with mental illness’ Sue Farnan

November 2004• Presentation to Telstra on Employment

Programs. Elizabeth Crowther

• Presentation on Effective Advocacy. Rob Knowles

• Presentation to Asia Link Japanese Delegation on Australian model of PDRSS. Elizabeth Crowther

• ‘Flat Bottle Company as a Social Firm’, Presentation to Social Enterprise Partnerships. Laura Collister

December 2004• Women’s Safety Forum 2004 – Working for a

Safer Community. Elizabeth Crowther

January 2005• International Association Forensic Mental

Health – Progress in Assessment and Intervention in Forensic Mental Health Elizabeth Crowther & Eifion Breese

February 2005• National Fundraising Institute of Australia

Conference, ‘Making unpopular causes popular’ James Beckford Saunders

April 2005• 5th Annual IAFMHS Conference – Progress in

Assessment and Intervention in Forensic Mental Health. Senior Executives in attendance

• Report prepared for National Inquiry into Employment and Disability, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, April, 2005. Laura Collister

USING EVIDENCE

May 2005• 7th Bruce Woodcock Memorial Lecture –

Professor Gary Bond, Chancellor’s Professor of Psychology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis – Employment

• Report prepared for Senate Inquiry into Mental Health. Laura Collister and Gerard Reed

• Melbourne University – Asialink Presentation ‘How NGOs work as part of the mental health system’ Gerard Reed

June 2005• Not For Profit Leadership Forum, ‘Making

unpopular causes popular’ James Beckford Saunders

• City of Whitehorse Youth Forum ‘A public forum to address the invisibility of mental health issues amongst young people’ Gerard Reed

Committee Membership: Elizabeth Crowther • Ministerial Advisory Committee for Women’s

Wellbeing & Health

• Quality Initiative Reference Group

• Primary Mental Health Early Intervention Reference Group

• VICSERV Chief Executives Committee

• VICSERV Sector Viability Committee

• Department of Human Services Southern Region – Quality Surveyor on Roster Review

• Opening Doors Implementation Working Group

• Ministerial Committee – Project Advisory Group – Developing an Integrated Rehabilitation and Care Service System

Committee Membership: Eifion Breese • VICSERV Committee of Management 2003/2004

• VICSERV Sector Viability Committee

• PARC Reference Group – Committee of Management

• Opening Doors Implementation Working Group

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Section 4 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

37Treasurer’s reportMental Illness Fellowship Victoria ACN 093 357 165

There has been a 2.3 % increase in DHS funding which is mainly related to CPI, and 3 small project grants. DHS funding has been the subject of advocacy with DHS through VicServ, directly with Mental Health Branch, the Minister and politicians.

The result for the year is a surplus of $310,907. This is mainly due to increased revenue from our Investment Portfolio. Our traditional fund raising activities have made a significant contribution through raffles, Op Shop and SEW Eurodrive.

In order to address the key infrastructure issues facing MI Fellowship, the development of the IT Project has been derived from the business objectives. IT Projects are well advanced to support both strategic intent and the ongoing infrastructure. MI Fellowship is aiming for an 80/20 fit to ensure the investment is sound.

New global accounting standards that have been introduced significantly impact both the accounting treatment and disclosure obligations for not–for–profit along with all other entities.

A change in the financial reporting requirements and the implementation of the Australian equivalent to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) will materially change how we account for income and expenditure, value investments and assets and bring liabilities to account. It is proposed to have a presentation to the Board later this year on the implications of the changes to the Accounting Standards on MI Fellowship’s financial reports.

The results against budget this year have provided the funds for new projects in the financial year 2005-2006. These include the continuation of the operation funding for the Social Firm Project Group.

Other opportunities have been identified, and this year’s surplus will be used to fund priority areas such as the employment of a specialist rehabilitation consultant, which will further develop practice knowledge in this area. Other areas to be developed are grant and application writing skills, police training in mental illness issues and support of Family Education.

The fundraising activities of MI Fellowship have been reviewed and the Board is giving consideration to the formation of a Foundation to improve fundraising capacity. The Foundation concept is yet to be developed and costed.

These initiatives could not have reached the success that was achieved without the significant pro bono, legal, business management and media inputs. Our appreciation is also extended to our former Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Ian Priestley, for the contribution he made to the Board, reflected in the robust state of MI Fellowship’s finances going forward.

Operationally, assumed investments returns will be more modest next year than in 2004-2005.

The financial result has been the product of the work of many committed volunteers, staff and supporters.

Thank you.

Peter RobertsonHon. Treasurer

The Directors have pleasure in submitting their report for the year ended 30 June 2005 made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Directors The names and details of the Directors in office at the date of this report are:Mrs Diane Brown, Ms Elaine Price, The Hon Rob Knowles, Mr Peter Robertson, Ms Louise Milne-Roch, Mr Nathan Shafir, Mr Chris Pantelis, Ms Doris Wisniewski, Mr Graeme Pocknee, Dr Alex Wood.

No Director has an interest in any contract or proposed contract with the Company declared since the last Directors’ Report.

Directors’ Meetings During the financial year ended 30 June 2005, 6 meetings of the Company’s Directors were held in respect of which, each Director of the Company attended the following number:

Name and Particulars of Directors Date Appointed

No. of Meetings conducted whilst a Director

No. of meetings attended

Mrs Diane Brown 20/9/2001 6 6

The Hon Rob Knowles (President) 20/9/2001 6 5

Ms Louise Milne-Roch 17/3/2003 6 3

Mr Chris Pantelis 26/7/2004 6 4

Mr Graeme Pocknee 24/10/2003 6 5

Ms Elaine Price 21/3/2005 2 2

Mr Peter Robertson 22/10/2004 4 4

Mr Nathan Shafir 22/10/2004 4 3

Ms Doris Wisniewski 19/6/2001 6 5

Dr Alex Wood 19/6/2001 6 6

Mr George Aranda (Resigned 22/10/2004) 20/9/2001 2 1

Ms Alison Daun (Resigned 22/11/2004) 18/10/2002 3 1

Mr Bob Iversen (Resigned 22/10/2004) 26/10/2001 2 2

Mr John McGrath (Resigned 21/3/2005) 24/10/2003 4 3

Mr Ian Priestley (Resigned 21/3/2005) 18/10/2002 4 3

Principal Activities The principal activities of the Company in the course of the financial year were to provide support and assistance to people with mental illness, their family and friends.There was no significant change in the nature of those activities during the financial period.

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Profit The net profit of the Company for the year after capital items was $310,907 (2004 $277,850). The profit from ordinary activities before capital items was $259,785 (2004 $266,194).

Review of Operations It is the opinion of the Directors that the results of the Company’s operations during the year were not substantially affected by any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature.

The company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

State of Affairs No significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company occurred during the financial year.

Likely Developments The likely future developments in the operations of the Company are the continuation of the principal activities set out in this report.

Events Subsequent To Balance Date For reporting periods starting on or after 1 July 2005, the Company must comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board. In note 10 to the financial statements we have attempted to quantify the financial effect of adopting IFRS in next year’s financial statements.

Other than the matters discussed above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year that significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years.

Directors’ Benefits Since the end of the previous financial year no Director of the Company has received or become entitled to receive a benefit, other than:

(a) a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the accounts, or

(b) the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the Company or of a related body corporate, by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related body corporate with the Director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a Company in which he has a substantial financial interest.

Directors & Auditors Indemnification The Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of the Company or a related body corporate, indemnified or made any relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability incurred as an officer, including costs and expenses in successfully defending legal proceedings.

All Directors of the Company are covered by a Directors and Officers liability insurance policy covering third party claims in respect of actual or alleged breach of duty, breach of trust, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission, breach or warranty or authority, or other act wrongfully committed. The premium for this policy was paid for by the Department of Human Services.

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Auditor’s Declaration A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required by Section 307C Corporations Act 2001 is set out below.

On behalf of the Board

The Hon Rob Knowles – Director Peter Robertson – Director

Auditor’s Independence Declaration To Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria, As lead auditor for the audit of Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria for the year ended 30 June, 2005, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: (i) No contraventions of the independence requirements of the Corporations Act in relation to the audit, and (ii) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

David J. Osborne, FCPA Certified Practising Accountant, Registered Company Auditor No 10244 Dated this 7th day of September 2005.434 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC, 3199 P.o. Box 309, Frankston, 3199 Tel: (03) 9781 2633, Fax: (03) 9781 3073

Directors’ DeclarationThe directors of the company declare that:

1. the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 41 to 49: a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Law; and b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2005 and performance for the year ended on that date of the company;

2. in the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

The Hon Rob Knowles - Director Signed at Fairfield on this 14th day of September 2005

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MENTAL ILLNESS FELLOWSHIP VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2004-2005

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2005 2004 $ $

Revenues From Ordinary Activities Contract Services Contract Services – Victorian Government 5,097,925 4,979,225 Contract Services – Commonwealth Government 362,345 402,376 Contract Services – Other Agencies 796,544 776,260 Contract Services – Client Fees 209,690 202,440 Fundraising Charitable Contributions 455,904 426,015 Other Fundraising 816,236 585,126 Other Income Income From Investments 444,466 278,692 Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets 50,323 102,430 Membership Income 21,912 29,685 Other Revenue & Recoveries 319,824 38,152

Total Income 8,575,169 7,820,401

Expenses From Ordinary Activities Salaries – Service Provision 4,241,630 3,944,772 Salaries – Administration 1,210,543 1,111,953 Staff Related Costs 112,337 68,336 Accounting & Legal 98,645 60,902 Audit Fees 16,968 20,242 Bank Fees 32,050 28,096 Business Undertaking Costs 17,268 60,759 Depreciation 347,413 325,476 Occupancy Costs 345,125 347,445 Office Costs 332,925 332,529 Program Costs 260,640 135,925 Light & Power 92,414 80,821 Motor Vehicle Expenses 218,707 184,775 Property and Equipment Maintenance 219,066 139,603 Fundraising Expenses 398,723 359,461 Client Costs 189,109 194,369 Volunteer Costs 5,333 6,655 Other Expenses 22,194 10,300 Minor Equipment Purchases 70 94,938 Loss on Sale of Investments 122,235 29,966Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets 31,989 16,884

Total Expenditure 8,315,384 7,554,207

Profit/(Loss) From Ordinary Activities Before Capital Items 259,785 266,194 Capital Funding and Donations 185,433 145,311Building Depreciation (134,311) (133,655)

Net Profit After Capital Items 310,907 277,850

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements

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Note 2005 2004 $ $

Net Profit For Year 310,907 277,850

ADD Retained Surplus Brought Forward 653,343 756,382

964,250 1,034,232

LESS Transfer to New Projects Reserve (259,000) (243,110) Transfer to Property Maintenance Reserve (18,660) (73,798) Transfer to Asset Replacement Reserve Nil (383,424) Transfer to Asset Trust Reserve 7 (108,822) Nil

ADD Transfer from Asset Trust Reserve 7 Nil 319,443 Transfer from Asset Replacement Reserve 44,892 Nil

622,660 653,343

The Accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements

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Note 2005 2004 $ $

Current Assets Cash at Bank, on Deposit and on Hand 3,577,260 2,985,175 Receivables 2 412,439 327,130 Prepayments 42,759 34,483 Other Assets 1,315 Nil

Total Current Assets 4,033,773 3,346,788

Non Current Assets Investments 3 1,536,048 1,477,225 Building Works in Progress 175,376 35,104 Property, Plant & Equipment 4 6,199,637 6,016,015

Total Non Current Assets 7,911,061 7,528,344

Total Assets 11,944,834 10,875,132

Current Liabilities Creditors & Accruals 5 572,954 425,662 Resident Bonds 300 300 Provisions 6 312,315 295,133 Funding Held for Future Periods 3,090,278 2,492,366

Total Current Liabilities 3,975,847 3,213,461

Non Current LiabilitiesProvisions 6 124,475 128,066

Total Non Current Liabilities 124,475 128,066

Total Liabilities 4,100,322 3,341,527

Net Assets 7,844,512 7,533,605

Represented By: Members FundsFuture Projects Reserve 216,351 216,351 Research Reserve 180,147 180,147 Capital Reserve 300,000 300,000 New Projects Reserve 502,110 243,110 Property Maintenance Reserve 92,458 73,798 Asset Replacement Reserve 338,532 383,424 Asset Trust Reserve 7 5,592,254 5,483,432 Retained Surplus 622,660 653,343

Total Members Funds 7,844,512 7,533,605

The Accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements

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2005 2004 $ $

Cashflow from Operating ActivitiesReceipts – from Donors and Funding Agencies 9,442,922 8,825,282 Payments to Suppliers and Employees (8,326,961) (7,774,506) Interest & Distributions Received 444,466 278,692

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,560,427 1,329,468

Cashflow from Investing Activities Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment 489,440 162,547 Purchase of investments (181,058) (61,873) Payment for property, plant & equipment (1,276,724) (257,769)

Net Cash used by Investing Activities (968,342) (157,095)

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Net Cash provided by Financing Activities Nil Nil

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held 592,085 1,172,373

Cash at Beginning of Year 2,985,175 1,812,802

Cash at End of Year 3,577,260 2,985,175

a) Reconciliation of Cash

Cash at Bank, on Deposit and on Hand 3,577,260 2,985,175

b) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Operating Profit after Income Tax

Net Profit 310,907 277,850Non cash flows in operating profit: Depreciation 481,724 459,131 Profit on Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment (50,323) (102,430) Loss on Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment 31,989 16,884 Loss on Sale of Investments 122,235 29,966

Changes in assets and liabilities: (Increase)/Decrease in Receivables (85,309) 189,186 (Increase)/Decrease in Prepayments and Other Assets (9,591) 49,230 Increase/(Decrease) in Creditors & Accruals 147,292 9,858 Increase/(Decrease) in Employee Provisions 13,591 17,121 Increase/(Decrease) in Funds for Future Use 597,912 382,672

Cashflows from Operations 1,560,427 1,329,468

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1. Statement of Accounting PoliciesThis financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the requirements of the Corporations Law. The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical costs and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements.

(a) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The gain or loss on disposal of all fixed assets, is determined as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the time of disposal and the proceeds of disposal, and is included in operating profit in the year of disposal.

(b) Funding Held For Future Period MI Fellowship receives funding from various sources to run programs. Funds remaining unspent at the end of each financial year are carried forward as a liability, to be expended in a future accounting period.

(c) Employee Entitlements Provision is made for the liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave which will be settled after one year, have been measured at their nominal amount. Other employee entitlements payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those entitlements. Contributions are made to employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred.

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(d) Taxation MI Fellowship is classified as a Public Benevolent Institution for tax purposes and as such is exempt of Income Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, and Payroll Tax. Consequently, no provision is made in the accounts for these taxes.

(e) Investments Investments are brought to account at cost, and distribution of interest and dividends are recognised when received. Market valuations of listed securities are shown elsewhere in the notes where applicable.

(f) Cash Cash includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks and investments in term deposits and money market instruments, net of overdrafts. 2005 2004 $ $

2. Receivables

Sundry Debtors 394,601 309,292 Grants Receivable 17,838 17,838

412,439 327,130

3. Investments

Investments in Managed Funds – at cost 1,536,048 1,477,225

Market Value at 30 June 2005 $1,668,451

4. Property, Plant And EquipmentBuildings and Land - at cost 5,543,036 5,515,865 Less Accumulated Depreciation (956,795) (822,484)

4,586,241 4,693,381

Motor Vehicles - at cost 1,931,445 1,747,463Less Accumulated Depreciation (654,796) (660,077)

1,276,649 1,087,386

Office Furniture and Equipment - at cost 832,149 635,868 Less Accumulated Depreciation (495,402) (400,620)

336,747 235,248

Total Written Down Value 6,199,637 6,016,015

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2005 2004 $ $

5. Creditors & Accruals Trade Creditors 418,039 338,963 Accruals 154,915 86,699

572,954 425,662

6. Provisions Current Liabilities Provision for Annual Leave 297,681 282,809 Provision for Long Service Leave 14,634 12,324

312,315 295,133

Non Current Liability

Provision for Long Service Leave 124,475 128,066

7. Asset Trust ReserveIn 1998/99 MI Fellowship established an Asset Trust Reserve. The purpose of the reserve is to separately account for capital funding received in the past to finance the purchase of assets used by Fellowship programs. These assets are required to be used in accordance with the objectives of each program and can potentially be redirected by changes in Government policy. As a result, MI Fellowship has no discretionary control regarding their utilisation.

The balance of the reserve represents the written down value of assets used in the funded Fellowship programs at the end of the financial year.

2005 2004

Opening Balance 5,483,432 5,802,875 Add/(Less) Transfers (to)/from Retained Surplus 108,822 (319,443)

Closing Balance 5,592,254 5,483,432

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8. Financial Instruments

Recognised Financial Instrument Accounting Policy Terms and Conditions

Financial AssetsBank Deposit on Call and Bank Bills

Valued at face value. On call deposits returned floating interest rates between 2.25% and 5.2%. The average rate at balance date was 3.7%.

Managed Funds Valued at Cost. Distributions vary in accordance with Fund performance and market conditions. The annual rate of return was 16%.

Receivables No different from normal commercial practice

Debtors are unsecured, not subject to interest charge and normally settled within 30 days.

Financial Liabilities Creditors and Accruals

Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods received and services provided to the Fellowship as at balance date whether or not invoices have been received.

General creditors are unsecured, not subject to interest charges and are normally settled within 30 days of invoice date.

Resident Bonds Liabilities are recorded when bonds are received by resident members.

Funds are payable upon termination of accommodation which is an indiscernible time in the future and are not subject to an interest charge.

Financial Instruments – Interest Rate Risk MI Fellowship’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rates of financial assets and financial liabilities at balance date are as follows:

Fixed Interest maturing in

Floating Interest Rate

1 Year or Less

Over 1 to 5 Years

Over 5 Years

Non Interest Bearing

Carrying Amount

Weighted Average Interest Rate %

(i) Financial Assets

Cash on Call & Bank Bills 2,089,099 1,488,161 3,577,260 3.7%

Managed Funds 1,536,048 1,536,048 N/A

Receivables 412,439 412,439 N/A

(ii) Financial Liabilities

Creditors 572,954 572,954 N/A

Resident Bonds 300 300 N/A

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9. Capital CommitmentsIn June 2005 MI Fellowship purchased the property operated by TJ’s in Williamstown Road, Kingsville for $390,000. A 10% deposit of $39,000 was paid by MI Fellowship in June leaving an outstanding commitment of $351,000 at 30 June 2005.

10. Events Subsequent To Balance Date

International Financial Reporting Standards The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is adopting IFRS for application to reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. The AASB has issued Australian equivalents to IFRS, and the Urgent Issues Group has issued interpretations corresponding to IASB interpretations originated by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee or the former Standing Interpretations Committee. The adoption of Australian equivalents to IFRS will be first reflected in the Company’s financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2006.

The Company has carried out a high level review of the changes necessary to manage their compliance with Australian equivalents to IFRS. The review was performed by the Finance Department and has determined that the Company will need to make the following changes to its accounting policies. No other changes are likely, nor are there likely to be any significant restatements of comparative information.

The financial effects of the Company adopting IFRS are summarised as follows:

• Under AASB 1004 Contributions grants and donations received by the Company will generally be recognised as income at time of receipt. Currently, grants and donations are initially recorded as a liability and then progressively allocated to income over the term of the program/project in order to match spending. An adjustment of $2,492,366 to increase the retained surplus and reduce liabilities will be required on 1 July 2004 to reflect this change. An adjustment of $597,912 to increase income and reduce liabilities will also be recorded in the 2004-05 comparatives.

• Under AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, non-current investments will be recorded at market value rather than at cost. An adjustment of $88,728 to increase investments and increase the retained surplus will be required on 1 July 2004 to reflect this change. An adjustment of $43,675 to increase investments and increase unrealised investment income will also be recorded in the 2004-05 comparatives.

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Scope I have audited the financial report of Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria for the financial year ended 30 June 2005 as set out on pages 38 to 49. The Company’s Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements and information they contain. I have conducted an independent audit of those financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members of the Company.

The financial report has been prepared for distribution to members for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Corporations Act. I disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it related to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and statutory requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Company’s financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows.

The Audit Opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit OpinionIn my opinion, the financial report of Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria is in accordance with:

A. the Corporations Act, including:

i. giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2005 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and ii. complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations; and

B. other mandatory professional reporting requirements

D.J. OsborneCertified Practising Accountant

Registered Company Auditor No 10244C/- Shepard Webster & O’Neill Pty Ltd434 Nepean Highway, Frankston 3199Telephone 9781 2633

Dated 21st September 2005

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Thank-you

Bequests received from Estate of John Francis Raven Fisher

Major donors and supporters H Ablett Joseph Albioli Ken Alexander J Anderson Eric Bana Marlene Bell P Bicknell Mallory Blackmore-Tuffy Cheryl Blair Kerrye Bradford Bill Buccilli Alan Butler T Byrne J Callaghan B Carrodus Frank Cerra Dean Clarke Peter Clarke Brian Clarkson Colin Clements Pina Costa Anna Cowen Mark Crohan Eden Cucek RO & ME Davies R B Davis Eric C Dax Barbara Dennis Suzanne Dillon Wendy & Ted Dimmick Ljubinka Djopa Steve Djopa Brian Dohnt Diana Droog Steve Eglezos W R & G M Elliot Zelman Elton Thea Fairbrother S Farrell Allan Fels Keith Finney Norma Firth Len Gill David Gloury A Hanich Norwood Harrison Brian Hayes Barbara Haynes

E Heggie John Henderson Stephen Herd Sarah Hick Michael Hill David Horgan Sylvia Johansen Brendan Johnson Hazel Jordan D P & M Kaufmann Sarah King Mark Kirkland Ian Kitchin Megan Knights Jim Kokkinias Bill Kosky Robyn Kuchel Graeme Landy P Le Couteur Judy Lealy George Lewin B Littlejohn Joe Mangiapane Patrica Mappoura Dominic Marshall Donald & Sonia Marshall Linda Marshall Mark Mayer Cindy McCurdy Malcolm McLellan Robert & Adel Merola R Millard Neil Mitchell Joe Modica Tom & Joan Molomby Matt Moran Jay Mueller Rina Neustroski H Newman L Nossal H Oakes B O’Connor Daniel O’Connor Stephen Pahos Lois Park Liza Perry N Postill Elaine Price Simon & Jane Price John Redmond David Reed William Rees Peter Robertson Garry & Angela Royal P Royle

Claude Salvatore Ian Sanders Jo Sanders Claire Savage John Scalogna George Schickert Jill Sears Nathan Shafir John Shalit S Siemon Cathy Simmons Andrew Sloman Judith Smith Dick & Marjorie Southby Kaye Spurling Richard Stevenson Alan & Judith Storen Robbie Swanson R Tenabel Deryn Thomas Ray Thomas Betty Towie Priscilla van Reesema Peter Weeding Ilonka Whitsed Justin Williams Kent Williams Kerry M Williams Symon Winter Alex Wood Frank Woodcock Paul Woodhouse

Anonymous major donations or support also received

Supporting Organisations CAF Community Fund Ltd Citizens of Whitehorse Comm Chest Inc. City of Darebin City of Yarra Fairfield Traders Association GROW Methodist Ladies College North Eastern Bi Polar Support Group

Our Community Pty Ltd Outlook Gardens RetirementVillage

Rotary Club of Preston Skills Plus Inc St Barnabas Anglican Mother’s Union Grp 2004 & 2005 Students of

Swinburne TAFE PR(Fundraising) Course

Sunshine Magistrates’ Court Talofa Club Reservoir Theosophical Society Gerry Zammit – Victoria Police Westgate Support Group Collingwood Football Club – Women In Black Inc

Supporting companies 3AW Southern Cross Radio Pty Ltd

AirRoad Alfio’s Café Allens Arthur Robinson Ambrosia ANZ Armstrong Tyres ASICS Oceania Pty Ltd At Home Pty Ltd Atari Australia Athletique Health Club Baker’s Delight, Clifton Hill Baker’s Delight, Fairfield BDO Administration (VIC) Pty Ltd

Ben & Jenny Wakefield Investment Pty Ltd

Biviano & Sons Blue Star Solutions Bolinda Publishing Brumby’s Bakery Clifton Hill BUPA Australia BUPA UK Cafe on Beverage Café Pantheon Cardamone Deli Casa Moderna Castle Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Catalyst Architecture Century Gourmet Christian Enterprise Ltd Classic Edge Bodyworks P/L Club Geelong Coates Hire Coates Hire Southern Region Collingwood Football Club Complete Event Services Complete Transport Logistics P/L

Corporate Golf Services Costa’s Mitre 10

Supporters

Croftminster Crosta D’Ora Croydon Camera House Da Pasquale Dandenong Heavy Haulage Darryl Twitt Motors Deecom Degani Bakery Dentist Jobsearch Pty Ltd Des Munday & Son Dished & Flanged Ends DJA Homes Pty Ltd Drives for Industry Pty Ltd Eastern Electronics Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd Equity Trustees Event Wizard Everest Indian Expo Solutions Pty Ltd Fairfield Automotive Fairfield Bicycle Ctr Fairfield Central Auto Fairfield Deli Fairfield Podiatry Fairfield Primary School Federation Square FESTO Pty Ltd Frank Rocca Full on Fun Golden Messenger Couriers Graeme Rhodes Osteopath Grandview Hotel GTV Channel 9 Hair on Station HBA High Street Bakery HSV Channel 7 HZ Fish & Chips Interhampers Australia Pty Ltd Intrepid Travel J C Smale & Co Janssen-Cilag JDN Monocrane Pty Ltd Jireh International Pty Ltd(Gloria Jeans)

Johnson & Johnson Medical K & P Dean Distributors Kennards Hire Korimco Toys Landscape Design &Construction

Lanier Luto Hairdresser M E Bell Projects Pty Ltd

Manifold T.O.W.N Club Manor Lakes Housing Group Mauro Bros Pty Ltd McClures Office Supplies Melbourne Harness Racing Mikasa MillHouse Bakery Café Mitch Dowd Design – C/O Dynamic duo

Mobil Oil Australia Moda Moonee Ponds Dental Group Movieland Multiclean Services NAB Nestle Network 10 Network Video Nicash Northcote Leader NSK Australia Pty Ltd Oiltech Australia Pty Ltd Phil’s Westgarth Bakery Photo Express PNJ Real Estate Pump Juice Bar Qube Reading Entertainment Reed Business Information Renown Services Ritchies Stores Pty Ltd Roadshow Entertainment Roostreeter Bar Rosenell Pty Ltd RSL Fairfield/Alphington Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club Ltd

Scolastic SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd Shannon’s Fine Food and Catering

Shoe Image SKF Australia Sky Channel Southgate Fleet Management Pty Ltd

St Paul’s Church State Trustees Ltd Station Lounge Café Bar Sunnytop Hot Bread Cottage T & S Restorations TDK Security Services Telstra The Fairfield Bookshop The Metric Men

Thyssing Ind Supplies TMZ Engineering Total Vehicle Maintenance Tropical Sun Tanning and Beauty

Universal Music Australia Video Ezy VP Homes Pty Ltd Warringal Financial Services WEG Australia Pty Ltd Werribee Garden Club Westgarth Cinemas Wilson Landscaping Wilson Pride Workshop Antiques

Trusts and Foundations Allens Arthur Robinson Charity Committee

AMP Foundation Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited

Pratt Foundation Richard Spicer Trust The Ian Potter Foundation William Angliss (Vic) Charitable Fund

Donations received in memory of: Brenden Archer Lucas Harrington Jeremy Kessel Matthew McIver Antanas Raudys Glenn Rose Madge Eunice Stewart Sam Swinton

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