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Annual Report 2011 - 2012 Your life ~ Your voice ~ Your rights 27th Annual Report 2016 - 2017
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Annual Report 2011 - 2012

Your life ~ Your voice ~ Your rights

27th Annual Report 2016 - 2017

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DAIS is certified under the National

Standards for Disability Services

Acknowledgement During 2016/17 financial year Disability Advocacy and Information Service Inc received funding grants from a range of sources to provide advocacy type services to people with disability including frail older people and family and carers. DAIS gratefully acknowledges funding received from:

Department of Social Services (Commonwealth)

Department of Health (Commonwealth)

Department of Family and Community Services (NSW)

Department of Health and Human Services (Vic)

Department of Justice and Regulation (Vic)

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (Melbourne)

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Disability Advocacy and Information Service

Annual Report 2017

“Your life ~ Your voice ~ Your rights”

Statement of Purpose

We assist people with disability to have fulfilling lives, strong voices

and their rights upheld by informing, empowering and educating.

Purpose

Provide advocacy support to people with disability and carers in North East Victoria and Southern Riverina New South Wales.

Promote positive change in the lives of people with a disability and their carers in the area.

Improve and identify services for people with a disability by influencing all levels of Government and service providers.

Empower individuals to advocate for themselves.

Support disability-related groups and committees.

Support people from disadvantaged and diverse groups to gain equal access to mainstream services.

Values

Life — We assist people to make informed decisions to enhance their life.

Voice — We work with people to be heard fairly, justly and respectfully.

Rights — We promote the charter of human rights.

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Executive Chair Jennifer Tait

Vice Chair Peter Dent

Secretary Charie Roberts

Treasurer Brian Fealy

Members

Life Member

Neil Robson

Ruth Harris

Margaret Goodman

DAIS BOARD MEMBERS

Executive Officer Martin Butcher

Advocates

Intake Worker

Ruth Tai (Team Leader)

Dave Seiter

Paige Summerfield

Melanie Gillies

Jo Wilson

HACC Access and Support Narelle Drew (until February 2017)

Elizabeth Mitchell

Karen Anderson (from March 2017)

DAIS Justice Support Coordinator Jason Morris (until January 2017)

Employment Circles of Support Tanya Bytschkow (until January 2017)

Office Manager Jeanette Bawden

Administration Assistant Jane McRoberts

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DAIS CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 2016 – 2017

Wow, what a year! We have finally arrived bigger and better then ever as RDAS, Regional Disability Advocacy Service. It has been a very busy year for all of us, both the teams in Wagga, Wodonga, and our outreach offices, and for our Board.

There have been many changes for staff and for Board to navigate, but I feel that we have arrived in a very good place with a diverse, experienced, and skilled Board, and a team at RDAS that is motivated, determined, excited, and with a great depth of knowledge and experience in Advocacy.

As the year is coming to a close, with new staff, new Board members, new projects, and new challenges with the arrival of the NDIS, it's time to reflect on our values, and our vision for the future. I am very pleased that people with a disability are represented on our Board by extremely skilled and accomplished people who have a disability, people who are family members, or community allies. We also have skilled allies on our sub-committees, and involved in our broad range of projects and services, including many committed and much valued volunteers.

I am very proud of the initiative that RDAS has shown in assisting people and families to navigate the NDIS, the pre-planning, planning meeting support, and support for reviews and complaints. I sincerely hope that Advocacy is given the support, particularly the financial support, to continue to provide this much needed and very valuable service to our communities in Wagga, Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, and the very many towns, villages, and localities that we serve in Southern NSW and NE Victoria.

I also would like to thank the Board and staff members from DAN in Wagga, and the Board and staff members from DAIS in Albury Wodonga, for their forethought, hard work, and commitment to the future of advocacy in our regions. Without such committed staff, and devoted Board members, we simply would not have transitioned so readily and relatively smoothly to the new advocacy entity that is RDAS.

Martin and Swie, Miriam and Jeanette, have worked tirelessly, alongside the Merger Committee to help us become ready for the huge changes in the disability sector, and the funding arena. Thank you all for your efforts, and thankyou to our other wonderful staff, and our amazing team of volunteers for your contributions to another terrific year.

I look forward to another year of growth and development at RDAS.

Jennifer Tait

Chairperson

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

30 June 2016 marked an end of an era and beginning of a new one in more ways than one. The focus of our efforts over the past twelve months was to prepare for the change. If in 10, 20 or even 30 years time we look back in history to 2017, what will we all think? Was it all worth it? Did we achieve the benefits we were all hoping for?

On a regional level we worked towards the much anticipated launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme for the Murrumbidgee region of NSW in July, and Ovens and Murray region of Victoria from October. The NDIS is said to be the biggest reform since Medicare. Many of us lived and worked through the last big reform in disability through the 1980’s. Disability Service Acts and Anti Discrimination promoted human rights and community access. That reform saw the closure of many large institutions including Mayday Hills in Beechworth and Woodstock in Lavington. People were supported to move into group homes within the community. These reforms were a step closer to people with disability being seen as citizens in the community. Hopefully the NDIS will be another step forward.

The greatest frustration we, and people with disabilities had, leading up to the roll out of the NDIS was the lack of information about the NDIS, and the Authority responsible for the NDIS not engaging with the community. During the year we were able to provide independent and free information about the NDIS. Advocates were trained to deliver workshops about the NDIS and developing a goal base plan. We ran workshops on how to achieve a good life with the NDIS including a memorable workshop on the “art of asking” presented by Rick Thompson.

During the year we concluded the Employment Circles of Support Project thanks to a seed grant from Lord Mayor’s Foundation. We were able to demonstrate that with the support of a committed network of family and friends, and a training mentor, young people with disability can be supported to work in a bank or animal grooming centre doing real jobs and earning real money. The stars of the project were five participants and circles members who demonstrated that if you dream big and plan well you can have a great outcome. It was not all smooth sailing. We did learn a lot from the project. You can read more in the evaluation report and guide available on the website.

On an organisational level, on the 30 June, the DAN sign on the Wagga Wagga office and the DAIS sign on the Wodonga office changed to RDAS and a new organisation was born. The establishment of RDAS did not just happen overnight. It took a lot of talking, planning and work. For those who were at the AGM last year you would have remembered being asked your views on the merger and asked to think of a name for the new organisation. From there a merger steering committee was established with representatives from both boards and staff, who then met with a consultant, Miriam O’Brian, to write a constitution, develop governing policies and create a new brand. Thanks to everyone who was involved in creating RDAS.

It is impossible to mention by name everyone involved, but I would like to thank them for their individual contributions. As you read the achievements in the following pages you will realise that this would not be possible without the efforts of each and every staff member. In saying this, it is the milestones that are worth celebrating. Office Manager Jeanette Bawden and DAN Manager, Swie Madden, both celebrate 25 years with the organisations. Their contribution to Disability Advocacy has been invaluable.

Martin Butcher Executive Officer

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Social Outcomes

Referrals made to assessment services 26;

Promotional activities attended 12; Presentations made 12;

Outreach days 100.

Received funding from 6 different funding bodies.

Provided independent advocacy for 313 people with a disability,

assisting with 260 individual advocacy issues.

Provided Access and Support to 96 people from diverse

backgrounds to assist them to engage with home and community

support services.

Created circles of support around 5 young people with the aim of

creating meaningful employment opportunities.

Conducted 15 NDIS workshops

Facilitated the establishment of the Albury Wodonga Disability

Sector Network with 185 members.

Location of clients

Participated in local

networks across the

region including

Greater Hume,

Berrigan, Corowa,

Wangaratta and

Deniliquin.

70

14

2

1 11

5

5

5

5

7 26

87

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SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY Systemic advocacy seeks to introduce and influence longer term changes to ensure the rights of

people with disability are attained and upheld to positively affect the quality of their lives. Systemic

advocates can influence positive changes to legislation, policy and service practices, and work

towards raising and promoting community awareness and education of disability issues.

Issue Strategy Outcome

In June 2018 50% of disability

advocacy in NSW (including

RDAS) will be lost if the NSW

Government planned funding

cut goes ahead.

Wrote letter to state and federal

MPs.

Spoke to the Media

Promoted the campaign on social

media.

Ongoing

Raised issues of access and

inclusion in the local community.

Participated in Albury Access

Committee and provided input in

the Albury City Access and

Inclusion Plan.

Gave a presentation to Greater

Hume Health and Wellbeing

Alliance on their Community

Inclusion Plan.

Board position

Wodonga Federation of

Government Schools

Disability Advocacy Network

Australia

RDAS sat on the board of the

Federation to promote the

inclusion of people with disability

in mainstream education.

DANA is a peak body for advocacy

across Australia. The board sets

direction for the Systemic work of

the organisation.

Additional funding for

advocacy agency

funded by NDAP. Each

agency received

$23,000 per year in

real terms

Resource and support local

Networks

Participating in local networks

provide an opportunity to present

the perspective of people with a

disability.

Networks present opportunities to

work collaboratively to address

systemic issues.

Local Launch of the

NIDS.

NDIS working group.

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TEAM LEADER COMMENTS

Increase in requests for information and

support throughout NDIS registration,

planning and, where required, review

processes.

Development and implementation of RDAS

Structure.

Noticeable and significant increase in

people with a mental illness approaching

DAIS for advocacy. The Advocacy Team,

whilst doing a great job in responding, felt

they lacked the skills to deal with these

people and knew little about the Mental

Health service system.

The defunding of the Justice Support

Program was a concern to staff, volunteers,

clients and other agencies.

RELEVANT ACTIONS

Advocate trained to provide information on

the NDIS, arranged information forums for

people to attend, met with individuals and

work groups. Another Advocate has been

delegated the role to attend planning

meetings with individuals.

As reviews are received the response is

being considered on a case by case basis.

EO provided regular updates to all staff.

Input to what the structure needed to do

was provided to EO by staff.

Local and regional mental health services

were identified, a main provider of services

was invited to present to a Staff Meeting,

providing knowledge and a link with

professionals in this sector.

ADVOCATE TEAM REPORTS

The advocacy team identified an

opportunity to maintain support for the

Justice Support Program through the

Intake Worker function. This has enabled

the Program to continue though further

work is required and will require more

time from the Team Leader.

CHALLENGES

The lack of disability support services,

particularly case management, for people

living with a disability, placed an

additional demand on the advocacy

service. Some practises did border on a

case management role as the person

needed this and no other service could

provide it, although only urgent

circumstances were responded to in this

way.

Moving to the merger with DAN took up

additional time.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Despite all other additional demands the

Advocacy Team did not run a waiting list,

maintained the Justice Support Program,

undertook over 20 presentations to the

community and provided supports

regarding the NDIS.

The Advocacy Team reached their

targets for the 2016/17 period.

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Nature of Issue

Charter of Human Rights

Article Item #

issues

17 Protecting the Integrity of the person

29

23 Respect for home and the family

26

24 Education 12

25 Health 13

26 Habilitation and

rehabilitation 10

27 Work and employment 14

28 Adequate standard of living and social protection

29

Achievements

Number of Information calls

Presentations

NDIS presentation

Network meetings

Training days

Events ie Expo’s

81

7

15

15

7

3

ADHC (NSW)

NDAP-

Office of Disability (Vic)

Total

94

102

39

235

CASE STUDY #1

A client with vision and hearing impairment was placed under an enduring guardianship order and power of attorney for financial and also for decision making. The application was made by her sister and her father and the client felt that she was coerced to sign the paper work without it being fully explained to her.

The client was unhappy with this as she felt that she has capacity to make her own decisions and wanted to revoke the orders in particular as, under the orders, she had been moved into a smaller house and she missed her old house and neighbours.

The advocate and client saw the Registrar of the local court to seek further clarification of the orders. The Registrar explained to the client the process for having the orders revoked and what documents were required to do this. A local solicitor was then engaged.

The client is feeling empowered and much happier about her situation. With support she is working on revoking the order so she can manage her own choices and finances in the future.

CASE STUDY #2

Mr B Is a student at a rural secondary

school.

Mr B has a diagnosis of Asperger's and

was struggling at school.

Mr B’s family were concerned that the

school were not responding better to Mr

B’s needs, and consequently Mr B was

falling back in his studies at a crucial time

in his education.

The Advocate scheduled a meeting with

the Principal, Mr B, his parents and the

advocate to discuss the issue.

The outcome of the meeting led into

regular Student Learning Group meetings

and strategies being developed to support

Mr B better in his studies.

A number of requests were received and

advocates allocated to people on the

autism spectrum and problems with the

schools not responding better to their

needs.

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CASE STUDY #4

Mr Z lives alone in a 2 bedroom home, however for 5 years, was receiving massive electricity bills which, in his opinion, started when his smart meter was installed.

It was agreed to investigate the reason behind the high bills and that the Advocate would support Mr Z in understanding the situation after conducting the assessment.

Advocate contacted SP Ausnet who stated that the smart meter was fully functional and that the fault lay with the supplier.

A call was made to the supplier who undertook a home energy audit with Mr Z and found the only logical issue causing the high usage may be a loose wire or a broader wiring issue due to the age of the home. It was then agreed to contact the landlord and request an electrician inspect the property.

Mr Z requested the Advocate to ask the Electricity Ombudsman to assess. The Ombudsman liaised with SP Ausnet and the supplier, receiving the same advice as previously offered. The meter could be tested and if a fault found there would be no charge and the meter changed, if a fault was not found a call out fee of $250 would be added to the account which Mr Z did not agree with.

After going in circles, the Real Estate agent offered Mr Z another rental property. Mr Z moved homes. Advocate closed the issue.

The logical process of elimination, and providing options used by the Advocate worked well to progress the issue.

However, this slowed the process which frustrated Mr Z. Securing a home which was better suited was a positive outcome.

CASE STUDY #3

20 year old woman with Intellectual Disability and Multiple Personalities. Children removed from care from special care nursery. Children are currently in a long term foster care placement. Parenting assessment is currently being undertaken by child protection.

COMMENTS:

Advocate is working to ensure the communication between the client and Child Protection is successful. The client has been linked to other support organisations. The Advocate attends court with the client to ensure she understands proceedings. The Advocate attends care team meeting with other professionals.

CASE STUDY #4

The client is the legal guardian of a 13 year old grandson and a younger sibling. The grandson is currently in receipt of an individual respite package.

The client was having issues with the service provider and Case Manager.

An acceptable and understood line of communication was developed between the service provider and the client.

A further meeting was set up with the Case Managers (Aged Carer Case Worker and Support Service Case Manager) as the client expressed issues she was having with the Case Managers.

Further discussion identified the areas that had improved for the grandson including the purchase of a laptop, approval of a family holiday and the possible purchase of exercise equipment from his funding package.

Issue to be closed, the client is now working directly with the one Case Manager.

COMMENTS:

Stakeholder meetings were arranged with the client, support service and Case Managers. From the meetings actions were identified and tasks were delegated.

The option of having an alternative Case Manager assigned to the client was discussed. In this meeting the Case Managers and Intake Worker discussed the importance of the client working with the lead Case Manager and maintaining communication with the one person to establish a strong working relationship.

It would seem that the issue was a result of poor communication from service providers.

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DAIS JUSTICE SUPPORT REPORT

During the first half of the year, the Justice Support Program continued as a separate program

with its own coordinator using funding provided by the Victorian Department of Justice and

Regulation. Despite the efforts to secure ongoing funding this was not successful. Therefore we

were unable to have a dedicated coordinator.

An evaluation report was completed as part of the funding which demonstrated the need to

provide support to people with disability, and having a volunteer based service was an effective

way of doing it.

Since January 2017, after funding for the Justice Support Program ceased, DAIS continued

providing Court Support and Police Support in a more limited capacity using additional funding

provided by Ageing, Disability and Home Care in NSW, then National Disability Advocacy Program.

To date this has been achieved by the Intake Worker taking on a small number of additional hours

to follow up on court and police support requests. The onsite volunteer role was reduced to

Wangaratta on a Tuesday only. At any time where court/police support cannot be provided by

volunteers, efforts have been made to have another organisation support the person ie: Womens

Domestic Violence Court Advocate Service.

Further work needs to be undertaken with volunteers and networking with relevant agencies.

Not having a dedicated coordinator has once again seen a reduction in the number of people

requesting support as there is a need for ongoing networking and support.

We would like to thank the dedicated team of volunteers who continue to make themselves

available when needed. Unlike most volunteer positions there is no set time or place to volunteer.

Court supports provided 63 Police supports provided 2 Legal supports provided 5

Case Study

RDAS was contacted by Albury Police requesting support person to attend an interview with Mr

L, a 25 year old with a mild intellectual disability who was known to the organisation. Mr L was

being questioned over a breaching of an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) taken out by Mr

L’s ex-girlfriend. Mr L was arrested for breaching the AVO after he tried to contact the young

lady on her mobile through a friend, and by sending text messages. Mr L did not understand

that these attempts to contact the young lady were in breach of the AVO.

The RDAS support person sat through the interview, observing the way in which the interview

was being conducted, both properly and fairly; speaking up when there appeared to be

communication problems, offering alternate ways of asking the question, and ensuring that Mr

L understood what was being said to him. After the interview, the police explained to Mr L that

he would receive paper work stating when he would need to appear in court. The support

person spoke with Mr L about the importance of him appearing at court and that RDAS could

provide him with a court support volunteer on the day.

A Support Volunteer attended court with Mr L. Mr L was given a fine and a firm warning on not

breaching the AVO again.

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HACC ACCESS AND SUPPORT REPORT

BRIEF OF ISSUE OUTCOME

Client lives alone and in isolation on a farm. Personal care, nutrition and health care had been neglected resulting in client being malnourished, under weight and poor dental health. No family involvement. House in poor state.

A&S Worker assisted in linking client to services. Client prompted to attend to personal hygiene.

Client living alone in small rental, A&S contacted by Real Estate due to a change in behaviour, verbally abusive. Client not connected to any services. Nearest relative, step sister lives over 2 hours away. Client was socially isolated, heavy smoker, estranged from other family members apart from step sister and did not have any support in place. Neighbour had groomed client and would take

client shopping to gain access to client’s funds.

After finding out pin, neighbour stole client’s

Bank card and withdrew $12,000 from client’s

Bank account.

Client lost faith in their own ability to live independently. Client assessed and provided bed in Aged Care facility. Visited client in facility while on Respite and as a permanent resident and client is extremely happy and has become very social.

Client has an Intellectual Disability and dependant son who also has disability. Client is a victim of crime and has suffered years of abuse. Client is unable to manage her own financial affairs and, as a consequence, has incurred significant debt. Her disability exposes her to unwanted and unsavoury people. Client has no parenting skills and son is a drug addict. The client has experienced significant trauma with close family. Client has no family support. Client has no insight into breaching the law.

Client has been connected to a Victims of Crime support worker. A solicitor has been appointed through Victims of Crime and is attending to the client’s financial matters. Client is being assisted with food vouchers. Referred to Salvation Army Outreach for case management, and accepted. Financial and Person Counselling is also being provided through Victims of Crime. The client and son are now registered with NDIS.

Client in his 20’s hit by a car, in a wheelchair and depressed. Ex-partner would not allow client access to his daughter. Client became addicted to prescribed medication. Client had an assigned mental health case worker but refused to connect with this person. Client had disengaged with society and was unmotivated.

Linked client into Legal Aid and Dads Care for Kids (for advice). He attended Doctor appointments and managed to withdraw off medication. The client reconnected with his Mental Health Worker. Provided with information on TAC and he pursued this with a solicitor.

The client reconnected with society, became motivated and mobilized without a wheelchair.

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CHALLENGES:

Access to services in a timely manner.

Unable to discharge client from A&S

service until other services can accept

client for service.

Older people are having difficulty with

the expectation from MyAged Care

that they will choose a provider and

contact them.

Assistance has been needed for those

clients needing to register with the

NDIS adding additional workload.

Due to restraint on funding there are

wait lists for many services.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Significant increase in number and

complexity of clients receiving support

from A&S.

A range of regional and local services

(including ACAT) are referring to the

A&S service.

Presentations provided in Alpine Shire

area with good results.

Many people are self-referring to A&S,

with an increase in ATSI clients

entering the service.

Approaches have been received

requesting representation at meetings

and Forums to provide presentations.

HACC ACCESS AND SUPPORT REPORT

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Disability Advocacy and Information Service

ABN 66 662 360 806

27th Annual Report

Financial Statements for the Year

Ended 30 June 2017

2016 - 2017

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ABN 66 662 360 806

CONTENTS

Responsible Persons Declaration 18

Statement of Comprehensive Income 19-20

Statement of Financial Position 21-22

Statement of Changes in Equity 23

Statement of Cash Flows 24

Notes to the Financial Statements 25-29

Independent Audit Report 30-31

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 32

Operating Statements by Funding Body 33-43

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Disability Advocacy & Information Service. ABN 66 662 360 806

18 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached audit report

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

The responsible persons declare that in the responsible person's opinion:

There are reasonable grounds to believe that Disability Advocacy & Information Service Inc. is able to pay all of its debts, as and when they become due and payable; and the financial statements and notes satisfy the requirements of the relevant Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, Associations Incorporation Act (Vic) 2012 and Associations Incorporation Regulation (Vic) 2012.

Signed in accordance with subsection 60.15(2) of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Regulation 2013. Responsible persons

Dated 17 September 2017

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached audit report

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Revenue from Continuing Operations 2017 2016 Grants $

Commonwealth Operating - Recurrent 212,792 179,805 Commonwealth Operating Non-recurrent 0 12,117 Commonwealth Home Support Program - Recurrent 145,229 0 State (Vic) - Recurrent 77,177 74,886 State (NSW) – Transition to NDIS 35,000 0 State (NSW) - Recurrent 181,892 175,297 State (NSW) – Non – Recurrent / NDIS 12,057 30 State (Vic) HACC - Recurrent 31,013 147,087 State (Vic) HACC – Non - recurrent 22,594 0 State (Vic) HACC - Capital 2,500 2,500

Total Grants 720,253 591,724 Grants - Other

DAIS Justice Support 25,208 23,351 NDIS Launch May 2017 22,800 0 Circles of Support Project 35,623 30,377

Total Grants - Other 83,631 53,728 Other Income Donations Received 2,400 1,600 Rental Income (internally generated) 36,600 32,600 Recoupments 52,565 19,510

Fees Earned from External Entities 1,912 500 Gain on Sale of Non-Current Assets 645 0

Total Other Income 94,121 54,210 Interest - Unrestricted

Cheque Account 9 9 Online Saver Account 1,058 1,131 Cash Management Account 0 3 Bendigo Bank Term Deposits 1,693 1,287

Total Interest - Unrestricted 2,760 2,429 Reimbursements

Telephone & Fax 7 18 Other Reimbursements 403 2,158

Total Reimbursements 410 2,176 Total Revenue 901,175 704,266

Expenses from Continuing Operations Advertising & Promotion 15,852 3,409 NDIS Launch Balloon Festival 14,251 0 Allocate Funding from DAIS 3,181 2,618 Assets Purchased Less Than $1,000 2,318 3,827 Audit Fees 4,100 4,000 Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 5,680 1,474 Certification Costs 570 4,349 Cleaning & Pest Control 3,611 3,448 Program Support Services 5,125 2,704 Computer Expenses 12,615 10,798 Consultant’s Fees 35,242 0

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 Depreciation $ $

132 Melbourne Rd. Wodonga 15,958 15,693 Motor Vehicles 9,425 12,405 Plant & Equipment 5,457 6,063

Total Depreciation 30,841 34,161 Fees and Permits 569 822 Health and Safety 77 1,375 Insurance - General 701 701 Interest Paid – Foresters Community Finance 19,960 20,922 Membership Fees Paid 1,979 2,215 Motor Vehicle Expenses

Fuel and Oil 7,607 6,497 Repairs & Maintenance 3,895 3,445 Insurance 2,436 2,077 Registration 2,545 3,371 Other 136 23,900

Total Motor Vehicle Expenses 16,620 39,330 Postage, Freight & Courier 1,912 1,023 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 4,834 2,494 Security Expenses 703 1,010 Publications & Information Resources 0 388 Recruitment Expense 1,258 2,559 Rates & Taxes 1,442 1,700 Rent 41,032 37,032 Repairs & Maintenance 1,938 511 Salaries & Wages 527,243 438,653 Annual Leave Expense 954 (3,471) Long Service Leave Expense 3,952 3,321 Salary paid on work cover 33,978 0 Superannuation 57,298 39,967 Workers' Compensation 4,015 4,909 Employment Support & Supervision 288 2,301 Staff Amenities 394 647 Sundry Expenses 4200 1,897 Telephone, Fax & Internet 11,386 11,230 Training & Development (staff) 1,464 5,219 Travel & Accommodation 5,634 4,315 Utilities 4,553 4,535 Volunteer Costs 399 980 Total Expenses 882,169 697,374

Total Comprehensive Result for the Year 19,006 6,892

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 Assets $ $

Current Assets

Cash at Bank - Unrestricted

ANZ Cheque Account (16,640) (1,637)

ANZ Cash Management A/C 72,693 45,331

ANZ Online Saver A/C 127,579 82,520

Total Cash at Bank 183,632 126,21

4 Short Term Investments

Bendigo Bank Term Deposits 77,464 50,844

Accrued Interest 727 654

Total Short Term Deposits 78,191 51,497

Prepaid Computer Expenses 4,180 4,467

Accounts Receivable (Debtors) 6,183 204

Total Current Assets 272,186 182,38

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Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

132 Melbourne Rd, Wodonga 711,761 711,76

1 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (35,529) (19,571

676,232 692,19

0 Office Furniture & Equip. - at cost 98,595 86,938

Less: Accumulated Depreciation (73,407) (67,950

) 25,188 18,988

Motor Vehicles - at cost 96,215 96,215

Less: Accumulated Depreciation (69,821) (52,041

26,394 44,174

Total Non-Current Assets 727,813 755,35

1

Total Assets 999,998 937,73

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016

Liabilities $ $

Current Liabilities

GST Payable 13,995 12,212

PAYG Withholding Payable 7,771 17,584

Superannuation Payable 45 (16)

Salary Sacrifice Residual (502) 0

Revenue Received in Advance 2,864 0

Grants Received in Advance (Govt.)

Commonwealth Recurrent Funding 11,774 0

Commonwealth Home Support Program 314 0

NSW ADHC (non-recurrent) 22,972 35,029

CALD Engagement NSW 100,000 0

Victorian Dept. Health & Community Services 1,064 0

Victorian Justice Program 1,728 21,936

Victorian HACC (recurrent) 27,499 24,166

Victorian HACC (non-recurrent) 0 22,594

Aboriginal Engagement Victoria 32,030 0

Total Grants Received in Advance (Govt.) 197,382 103,725

Grants Received in Advance (non-Govt.)

Albury Justice Support Grant 2,331 2,331

Enabling Women Project 8,000 0

RACV Mobility Map 0 2,400

Circles of Support 0 35,623

Total Grants Received in Advance (non-Govt.) 10,331 40,354

Accrued Wages Expense 0 4,042

Total Current Liabilities 231,886 177,901

Non-Current Liabilities

Provision Annual Leave 34,889 33,935

Provision Long Service Leave 28,479 24,527

Term Loan – Foresters Community Finance 296,215 311,848

Total Non-Current Liabilities 359,584 370,310

Total Liabilities 591,469 548,211

Net Assets 408,530 389,523

Equity

Retained Surplus 408,530 389,523

Total Equity 408,530 389,523

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

2017 2016

$ $

Opening Balance 389,523 382,632

Profit / (Loss) 19,006 6,892

Closing Balance 408,530 389,523

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Notes 2017 2016

$ $

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipt of grants 954,268 878,567

Donations received 2,400 1,600

Interest received 2,833 2,872

Reimbursements received 410 2,158

Sundry income & recoupments received 54,477 20,010

Payments to suppliers and employees (903,061) (753,506)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 2 111,327 151,718

Cash flow from investing activities

Payments for plant and equipment - including GST (11,657) (700)

Payments for real property 0 (5,767)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities 11,657 (6,467)

Cash flows from financing activities

Receipt of loan proceeds net of principle repaid (15,633) (14,670)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities (15,633) (14,670)

Net changes in cash held 84,038 130,581

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 177,058 46,477

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 261,096 177,058

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

The Board of Management has prepared the financial statements on the basis that the organisation is a

non-reporting entity. The financial statements are therefore special purpose financial statements

prepared in order to meet the needs of the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission Act 2012

and Regulations and members of Disability Advocacy Information Service Inc, satisfy the requirements

of the Associations Incorporated Act (VIC) and to satisfy government funding requirements.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not

take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non

-current assets.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the significant accounting policies

disclosed below which the Board of Management has determined are appropriate. Such accounting

policies are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated.

1(a) Income Tax

The Disability Advocacy & Information Service Inc is a non-profit entity and is therefore exempt from

income tax under S50-10 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

1(b) Plant and Equipment

Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, net of any

accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the committee 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 that will be received from the

assets’ employment and subsequent disposal.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate

asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with

the item will flow to the association and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All

other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial

period in which they are incurred.

1(c) Depreciation

The depreciable amount of Office Equipment and Building Assets are depreciated on a straight line or

diminishing value basis over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Depreciation of Motor Vehicles is calculated using the diminishing value method. The depreciation

method more closely aligns the carrying amounts to that expected when the vehicles are disposed of.

All assets whose cost is greater than $1,000 are capitalised in the financial statements.

1(d) Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the organisation’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by

employees to the end of the reporting period.

A liability for annual leave has been recognised and measured as the amount unpaid as at the reporting

date using current pay rates in respect of employees’ services up to that date.

A liability for long service leave has been recognised and is based on expected future payments to be

made in respect of services provided by employees as at the reporting date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

1(e) Revenue

(i) Grants

Grant funds are recognised as revenue when the organisation obtains control over the asset.

Control granted over assets usually occurs at the time they are received.

(ii) Interest

Interest revenue is recognised on an accruals basis taking into account the interest rates

applicable to the financial assets.

(iii) Gain/(Loss) on sale of Motor Vehicles, Plant & Equipment

Net gain/(loss) on sale of motor vehicles, plant and equipment is recognised as income/

(expense) when any item of plant & equipment is sold after deducting the carrying values of

those assets at the date of disposal from the sale proceeds.

1(f) Goods and Services Tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of the GST, except where

the amount of the GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In

these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as

part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown

inclusive of GST.

1(g) Trade and Other Debtors

Trade and other debtors are carried at their nominal amount. Collectability of debtors is

reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts, which are known to be uncollectible, are provided for

through a provision for doubtful debts which is raised when doubt exists as to collection.

1(h) Rounding of Amounts

Amounts in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

2 Reconciliation of operating result to net cash from operating activities

2017 2016

$ $

Comprehensive result for the year 19,006 6,892

Add / (Deduct) Non-Cash Flows in Comprehensive Result

Depreciation 30,841 34,161

Add Carrying Value of Motor Vehicle on Disposal 8,355

Changes in Assets & Liabilities

(increase) / decrease in Receivables (5,979) 2,702

(increase) / decrease in Prepaid Expenses 287 (2,684)

(Increase) / decrease in Accrued Interest Income (73) (443)

Increase / (decrease) in Provision for Long Service Leave 3,952 3,321

Increase / (decrease) in Provision for Annual Leave 954 (3,471)

Increase / (decrease) in

increase / (decrease) in Salary Packaging Payable (502) 0

increase / (decrease) in Payables (12,012) 6,159

increase / (decrease) in Revenue Received in Advance 66,499 105,082

Net Cash Flows from operating activities 111,327 151,718

3 Economic Dependency

The continued solvency of the organisation is dependent on continued funding from the

Commonwealth, NSW and Victorian Governments. As can be seen from the Statement of

Comprehensive Income approximately 89% of the organisation’s income is derived from

government grants. A similar level of funding is expected for the 2017-2018 financial year. 4 Events occurring after reporting date

At the time of writing this report no other significant events are known or expected to occur

after 30th June 2017 that will materially affect these financial statements.

5 Contingent Liabilities None to report

6 Revenue in Advance Nothing further to report

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7 Related Party transactions

The names of the persons who were officers on the Board of Management at any time during the

financial year are as follows:

Name Date of Appointment

Jennifer Tait (Chairperson) Reappointed for two years October 2017

Ruth Harris (Board Member) Reappointed for two years October 2018 (Resigned 26/6/2017)

Charie Roberts (Secretary) Reappointed for two years October 2018

Brian Fealy (Treasurer) Reappointed for two years October 2018 (Resigned 26/6/2017)

Margaret Goodman (Life Member) Continuing.

Neil Robson (Board Member) Reappointed for two years October 2017 (Resigned 26/6/2017)

Peter Dent (Vice Chairperson) Reappointed for two years October 2017 (Resigned 26/6/2017)

Denise Parry Appointed 8/6/2017 for one year to June 2018

Johanna Schmidt Appointed 8/6/2017 for one year to June 2018

( i ) Remuneration of Board Members

All Board Members performed their duties in an honorary capacity and as such no remuneration

was paid other than amounts, in accordance with DAIS policies, to cover any travel expenses

incurred.

( ii ) Remuneration of Key Management Personnel

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the

activities of the Board, directly or indirectly, including any Board Member (whether executive or

otherwise) of that entity is considered key management personnel.

The totals of remuneration paid to key management personnel during the year are as follows:

Wages, Salaries and Superannuation $98,482

( iii ) Other Related Party Transactions

A Holden Cruze vehicle, being surplus to requirements, was disposed of to the president, Jennifer

Tait, for $9,000. The price offered to DAIS from McRae Motors was $8,500. Another alternative to

dispose of the vehicle was through public auction. It was considered by management that the

value offered by McRae Motors was market value and in the best interest of DAIS as the price

achieved through auction may well have been less and would entail selling costs to be deducted

from the auction price.

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8 Final year of Operations for DAIS.

30th June 2017 marks the last day of DAIS operating as an advocacy service. From 1st July 2017 DAIS

has merged with Wagga based Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) to form a larger advocacy

service: Regional Disability Advocacy Service (RDAS).

DAIS will continue to operate as a landlord into the 2018 financial year until the remainder of it’s

assets and liabilities can be transferred across to RDAS.

.

9 Operating Statements by Funding Body

The following individual funding body reports include a reasonable estimate of market value of

rental income which has been appropriately allocated to each individual funding body.

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Annual Report 2017

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Department of Social Services (Commonwealth)

Funded National Disability Advocacy Program

For North East Victoria

– Operating Statement 2017 2016 Income $ $ Commonwealth Operating – Recurrent 212,792 179,805 Commonwealth Operating Non-recurrent 0 12,117 Total Income 212,792 191,923 Expense Advertising & Promotion 816 676 Audit Fees 1,727 1,236 Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 1,054 425 Certification Costs 570 3,575 Cleaning & Pest Control 1,374 1,262 Computer Expenses 4,535 5,255 Computer & Office Equipment Purchases Less Than $1,000 446 1,019 Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 2,706 3,710 Depreciation – Plant & Equipment 1,500 1,819 Employment Support & Supervision 0 297 Fees and Permits 45 185 Health & Safety 38 468 Insurance – General 421 421 Membership Fees Paid 550 696 Motor Vehicle Fuel and Oil 2,194 1,568 Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 1,642 1,503 Motor Vehicle Insurance 653 744 Motor Vehicle Registration 858 883 Postage, Freight & Courier 951 415 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 1,366 962 Rates & Taxes 577 680 Rent 15,000 15,000 Repairs & Maintenance 873 193 Annual Leave Expense (3,693) (270) Long Service Leave Expense 1,698 1,368 Recruitment Expense 0 574 Superannuation 14,536 11,757 Workers’ Compensation 1,084 1,502 Salaries and Wages 151,766 122,164 Security Expenses 146 350 Staff Amenities 221 295 Sundry Expenses 0 25 Telephone, Fax & Internet 4,268 3,957 Training & Development (staff) 516 1,640 Travel & Accommodation 725 668 Utilities 1,627 1,721 Total Expense 212,792 188,742 Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 3,180

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Department of Family and Community Services (NSW)

Ageing Disability & Home Care

Advocacy and Information Program

Operating Statement 2017 2016 Income $ $ State (NSW) – Recurrent 181,892 175,297 State (NSW) – Non-Recurrent / NDIS 12,057 0 Other Reimbursements 0 30 Total Income 193,948 175,327 Expense Advertising & Promotion 1,273 513 Audit Fees 1,455 1,455 Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 1,438 582 Certification Costs 0 774 Cleaning & Pest Control 1,002 962 Computer Expenses 3,567 4,485 Computer & Office Equipment Purchases Less Than $1,000 325 872 Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 2,759 3,366 Depreciation – Plant & Equipment 1,627 1,650 Employment Support & Supervision 0 297 Fees and Permits 45 249 Health & Safety 38 469 Insurance – General 280 280 Membership Fees Paid 559 549 Motor Vehicle Fuel and Oil 2,034 1,741 Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 1,084 1,008 Motor Vehicle Insurance 556 617 Motor Vehicle Registration 593 715 Postage, Freight & Courier 668 355 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 1,054 835 Rates & Taxes 433 510 Rent 10,000 10,000 Repairs & Maintenance 638 173 Annual Leave Expense 395 (32) Long Service Leave Expense 1,431 1,122 Recruitment Expense 0 479 Superannuation 13,301 11,467 Workers’ Compensation 1,044 1,247 Salaries and Wages 139,135 120,947 Security Expenses 110 272 Staff Amenities 173 207 Sundry Expenses 0 20 Telephone, Fax & Internet 3,701 3,787 Training & Development (staff) 438 1,314 Travel & Accommodation 1,632 301 Utilities 1,160 1,334 Total Expense 193,948 174,923 Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 404

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NSW Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Operating Statement

Income $ $

NSW Transition to NDIS 35,000 0

Total income 35,000 0

Expense

Advertising & Promotion 3,699 0

Board & Governance Expenses 2,684 0

Computer Expense 32 0

Consultant’s Fees 27,917 0

Fees & Permits 387 0

Legal Fees 80 0

Meeting Expenses 201 0

Total Expense 35,000 0

Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 0

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Department of Health and Human Services (Victoria)

Office for Disability

Advocacy Program Funding – Operating Statement 2017 2016 Income $ $ Recurrent Funding 77,177 74,886 Total Income 77,177 74,886 Expense Advertising & Promotion 5,036 162 Audit Fees 182 582 Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 40 155 Cleaning & Pest Control 369 300 Computer Expenses 1,158 1,730 Computer & Office Equipment Purchases Less Than $1,000 15 31 Consultant’s Fees 825 0 Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 1,002 1,398 Depreciation – Plant & Equipment 597 685 Employment Support & Supervision 0 297 Health & Safety 0 72 Membership Fees Paid 212 139 Motor Vehicle Fuel and Oil 678 930 Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 606 0 Motor Vehicle Insurance 266 0 Motor Vehicle Registration 193 63 Postage, Freight & Courier 191 202 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 292 393 Rates & Taxes 144 170 Rent 3,486 2,600 Annual Leave Expense 441 (2,415) Long Service Leave Expense 359 313 Recruitment Expense 0 144 Superannuation 5,154 5,112 Workers’ Compensation 422 555 Salaries and Wages 53,838 54,552 Security Expenses 57 90 Sundry Expenses 100 100 Telephone, Fax & Internet 557 935 Training & Development (staff) 225 290 Travel & Accommodation 345 244 Utilities 387 202 Total Expense 77,177 70,032 Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 4,854

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Department of Health and Human Services (Victoria)

Home And Community Care Program

Access & Support Program Funding for under 65 – Operating Statement 2017 2016 Income $ $ Recurrent Funding 31,013 147,087 Non-Recurrent Funding 22,594 0 Capital Grant 2,500 2,500 Recoupments 0 9,682 Total Income 56,107 159,270 Expense Advertising & Promotion 3,160 234 Computer & Office Equipment Purchases of less than $1,000 957 1,476 Audit Fees 145 727 Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 4 117 Cleaning & Pest Control 429 925 Computer Expenses 1,067 1,882 Consultant’s Fees 6,500 0 Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 727 3,426 Depreciation – Plant & Equipment 433 1,680 Employment Support & Supervision 5 1,207 Health & Safety 0 365 Interpreter / Translator 0 40 Membership Fees Paid 33 831 Motor Vehicle Fuel and Oil 604 1,578 Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 83 934 Motor Vehicle Insurance 192 716 Motor Vehicle Registration 180 1,749 Motor Vehicle Purchased 0 23,900 Postage, Freight & Courier 2 51 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 142 180 Rates & Taxes 78 340 Rent 1,886 9,432 Repairs & Maintenance 59 146 Annual Leave Expense 555 (2,407) Long Service Leave Expense 120 290 Recruitment Expense 252 1,362 Superannuation 2,541 8,012 Workers’ Compensation 321 1,605 Salaries and Wages 26,374 84,940 Salaries and Wages paid on Work Cover 8,045 14,393 Security Expenses 35 286 Staff Amenities 0 87 Sundry Expenses 0 415 Telephone, Fax & Internet 482 2,208 Training & Development (staff) 36 676 Travel & Accommodation 306 318 Utilities 353 1,278 Total Expense 56,107 165,398 Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 (6,128)

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Department of Justice and Relegation (Victoria)

Justice Support Service Program – Operating Statement 2017 2016

Income $ $

DAIS Justice Support 25,208 23,064

Total Income 25,208 23,064

Expense

Advertising & Promotion 0 926

Computer Expenses 64 64

Computer & Office Equipment Purchases of Less Than $1,000 15 430

Depreciation Motor Vehicles 179 218

Depreciation Office Equipment 95 99

Fees and Permits 91 73

Meeting Expenses 90 0

Motor Vehicle Fuel & Oil 300 250

Printing, Stationary & Office Supplies 18 26

Annual Leave Expense 1,330 568

Long Service Leave Expense 46 114

Repairs & Maintenance 39 0

Superannuation 1,954 1,700

Salaries and Wages 20,409 17,897

Workers’ Compensation 120 0

Telephone, Fax & Internet 60 55

Volunteer Expenses 399 836

Total Expense 25,208 23,256

Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 (192)

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached audit report

Albury Wodonga Justice Support Service Funding – Operating Statement 2017 2016

Income $ $

DAIS Justice Support 0 287

Recoupments & Reimbursements 0 262

Total Income 549

Expense

Fees and Permits 0 182

Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 0 27

Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies 0 19

Telephone, Fax & Internet 0 234

Volunteer Expenses 0 144

Total Expense 0 605

Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 (56)

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Lord Mayor Foundation

Employment Circles of Support Funding – Operating Statement 2017 2016

Income $ $

Initial Funding 35,623 30,377

Training Fees 0 455

Total Income 35,623 30,832

Expense

Advertising & Promotion 825 898

Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 0 145

Computer Expenses 61 64

Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 239 287

Depreciation – Plant & Equipment 126 131

Employment Support & Supervision 0 203

Fees & Permits 0 124

Forums & Workshops 5,072 2,664

Motor Vehicle Fuel and Oil 409 430

Printing, Stationary & Office Supplies 1,358 80

Publications & Info Resources 3 388

Annual Leave Expense 354 1,085

Long Service Leave Expense 122 114

Rent 4,000 0

Repairs & Maintenance 39 0

Superannuation 1,937 1,919

Salaries and Wages 20,231 20,198

Security Expenses 0 11

Staff Amenities 0 58

Workers Compensation 161 0

Telephone, Fax & Internet 44 55

Training & Development (staff) 0 1,299

Travel & Accommodation 300 692

Total Expense 35,281 30,846

Net Surplus (Deficit) 342 (14)

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NDIS Launch Operating Statement

Income $ $

NDIS Launch Funding 22,800 0

Total Income 22,800 0

Expense

NDIS Launch Balloon Festival 14,251 0

Entertainment & Music 800 0

Total Expense 15,051 0

Net Surplus (Deficit) 7,749 0

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DAIS Generated Funds – Operating Statement 2017 2016

Income $ $

Donations 2,400 1,600

Gain on Sale of Non Current Assets 645 0

Interest – ANZ Cheque & Cash Management Accounts 9 12

Interest – ANZ Online Saver Account 1,058 1,131

Interest – Bendigo Bank Term Deposit 1,693 1,287

Rental Income (internally generated) 36,600 32,600

Recoupments 12,296 9,583

Sessional Fees from external entities 1,912 45

Telephone, Fax & Other Reimbursement 410 2,158

Total Income 57,023 48,415

Expense

Advertising & Promotion 869 0

Allocation of funding from DAIS 3,181 2,618

Board, Governance & Meeting Expenses 35 24

Computer Expenses 287 (2,684)

Depreciation - Melbourne Rd Offices 15,958 15,693

Fees & Permits 795 9

Forums & Workshops 30 0

Interest Paid – Foresters Finance Loan for 132 Melbourne Road

Wodonga

19,960 20,922

Printing & Stationery 88 0

Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 78 0

Motor Vehicle Other 136 0

Salaries and Wages (Accrued) 0 2,843

Security Expenses 234 0

Sundry Expenses 2,918 1,337

Telephone, Fax & Internet 365 0

Training 72 0

Travel & Accommodation 1,101 2,091

Total Expense 46,107 42,853

Net Surplus (Deficit) 10,916 5,562

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Department of Health (Commonwealth)

Commonwealth Home Support Program – Operating Statement

Access and Support for Over 65

2017 2016

Income $ $

Commonwealth CHSP – Recurrent 145,229 0

Recoupments 40,270 0

Total Income 185,498 0

Expense Advertising & Promotion 172 0

Computer & Office Equipment Purchases of Less Than $1,000 546 0

Audit Fees 591 0

Board / Governance Expenses 108 0

Cleaning & Pest Control 438 0

Forums & Workshops 18 0

Computer Expenses 1,858 0

Depreciation – Motor Vehicles 1,814 0

Depreciation – Office Equipment 1,080 0

Meeting Expenses 26 0

Membership Fees 130 0

Motor Vehicle – Fuel & Oil 1,388 0

Motor Vehicle – Repairs & Maintenance 402 0

Motor Vehicle - Insurance 769 0

Motor Vehicle - Registrations 721 0

Postage & Freight 99 0

Printing Stationary & Office Supplies 516 0

Rates & Taxes 211 0

Rent 6,659 0

Repairs & Maintenance 290 0

Annual Leave Expense 1,572 0

Long Service Leave Expense 177 0

Recruitment Expense 1,006 0

Superannuation 17,875 0

Workers’ Compensation 863 0

Salaries and Wages 115,779 0

Salaries and Wages Paid on Work Cover 25,933 0

Security Expenses 121 0

Telephone, Fax & Internet 1,910 0

Training & Development (staff) 176 0

Travel & Accommodation 1,225 0

Utilities 1,026 0

Total Expense 185,498 0

Net Surplus (Deficit) 0 0

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31 Fitzmaurice Street

Wagga Wagga

02 6921 9225

132 Melbourne Rd

Wodonga

02 6056 2420


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