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Office Staff
Executive Officer Catherine McAlpine
Adult Support Coordinator Lainy Henderson
Communications Design Jean Cotchin
Education Consultant Ian Cook
Family Support and Training Sue Blandford (formerly Modra)
Information Development Sharon Ford
Information, Marketing and Development Janene Trickey (until April 2010)
Office Assistant Stephanie Papeleo
Office Manager Jocelyn Geary
MyTime and Groups Coordinator Jackie Getson
Reception and Administration Marci Katz
Volunteer Coordinator Meredith Zavattiero
Regular Office Volunteers Alexandra Perry
Dorothy Morrison
Joan Philips
Ken Wright
Treasurer’s Report
The financial performance for the period to 30 June 2010 was concentrate on actively pursuing further grant and fundraising
ahead of expectations. The Committee of Management had income. Hopefully, the fruits of this investment will be reflected
previously taken a strategic decision to increase the range of in the results of future periods.
services proved by Down Syndrome Victoria, and to grow
the organisation accordingly. For the period under review, the It should be noted that managing cash flow remains a key
Committee of Management had budgeted for a loss of $100k challenge for Down Syndrome Victoria. During 2010 we had to
excluding any investment revaluation. Therefore the operating withdraw $50k from our long-term investment fund for short-
result of a loss of $75k was, in the circumstances, a good term cash-flow purposes. Post year-end, the funds have been
performance. returned to the long term investment account.
At 30 June 2010 our long term investment fund stood at I would like to conclude by taking this opportunity to thank
$478,707, compared to$600,000 originally invested in 2006. The Peter Egan for his fantastic support on the Finance sub-
significant impairment which was incurred in 2009 as a result of committee. Peter, truly deserves, the Down Syndrome Victoria
the global financial crisis is yet to be fully recouped. life membership bestowed upon him this year.
A great opportunity for new families to connect, learn more On-going Support
about Down syndrome and the services we offer is at the Our Family Support team is also available for parents with
Welcome to New Parents evenings. In 2009-2010 we welcomed a a family member with Down syndrome of any age, who
total of 33 new parents at 4 sessions. may want to talk to someone about a particular issue they
may be facing with their child during transition stages of
In the 2009-2010 period we had 29 families contact us with a their life (starting school, specific health issues, employment,
confirmed or suspected pre-natal diagnosis. The support and accommodation etc).
information we provide helps families to make an ‘informed
choice’ or to prepare for the birth of their new baby. Down Down Syndrome Victoria has begun strategically addressing
Syndrome Victoria does not receive any funding for this core the issue of underemployment of people with Down
service syndrome. An overwhelming proportion of people with
Down syndrome who are employed work in a segregated
Peer Support Network setting. Down Syndrome Victoria firmly believes that
Staying true to our model of peer support and empowerment adults with Down syndrome can and should have access to
we endeavour to link all families in with a local family network employment in the open market. The Family Support team
group. We continue to coordinate volunteer led peer support is working to provide families, professionals and people with
groups throughout Victoria including our facilitator led MyTime Down syndrome with relevant up-to-date information on the
groups. employment of people with Down syndrome. A resource will
be developed that aims to clarify the options available and
The MyTime program offers a national network of peer support how to access them.
groups to parents of children with a disability or chronic medical
condition. The initiative is funded by the Australian Government Professional Development
Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Down Syndrome Victoria offers both standard and tailored
Affairs (FaHCSIA), and is coordinated nationally by the Parenting professional development – especially for health and
Research Centre (PRC). education professionals. Our health professional in-services
are designed to educate about Down syndrome, to provide
Down Syndrome Victoria has been a MyTime Provider in a parent/family perspective and to present hints and tips to
Victoria since the inception of the MyTime program in 2007. Late assist nursing staff in dealing with families during the early days
in 2009, a number of coalitions were established across Victoria. of diagnosis.
DSV became a Coalition Lead Agency, and now manages 16
MyTime groups across the state of Victoria through the MyTime Down Syndrome Victoria conducts an annual education
and Family Network Groups Coordinator. The main difference professional day early in the year. Topics at this one-day
between DSV volunteer-led groups & MyTime groups is that the workshop vary each year but may include an overview
latter are funded, have a paid facilitator & playhelper to help with of Down syndrome, learner profile, behaviour and guest
the children, and there is a component of reporting (to PRC) speakers on various topics.
required. The MyTime groups are also open to all disabilities.
Down Syndrome Victoria is happy to respond to any
Groups create in an informal and supportive environment expression of interest that increases the capacity of the
for families and provide an opportunity for families to meet community to welcome and include people with Down
informally, share ideas and make new friends. syndrome.
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Feedback from adults with Down syndrome indicated interest
in opportunities to extend social connections and networks.
Down Syndrome Victoria strongly believes it is important to
help facilitate such interactions and planned to do so through
the creation of a Peer Support Network, which offers a safe,
inclusive environment where adults with Down syndrome
can relax, make new friends, support each other and become
involved in community based activities.
Suppor t
Suppor t calls handled 1437 958 50.00%
Suppor t emails handled 879 -
Number of new family contacts 55 45 22.22%
Peer suppor t groups 32 25 28.00%
Peer suppor t par ticipation 1368 1196 14.38%
Parent education sessions held 12 9 33.33%
Training
Educators trained 88 150 -43.33%
Health professionals trained 120 105 14.29%
Respite/carers/others trained 75 42 78.57%
New volunteers trained 29 30 -3.33%
Student Placements 8 5 60.00%
Awareness
Website visitors 258347 56930 353.80%
Website hits 880839 989221 -10.96%
Library borrowings 586 -
Dnews circulation 18919 -
Fundraising
$ raised from charitable trusts/foundations 69,879 76301 -8.42%
Volunteers
Number of active volunteers 71 72 -1.39%
Number of new volunteer enquiries 150 102 47.06%
Volunteer hours 1843 2036 -9.48%
The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that this
special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.
1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Down Syndrome Victoria as at
30 June 2010 and its performance for the year ended on that date.
2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Down
Syndrome Victoria will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for
and on behalf of the Committee by:
EXPENSES
Employee benefits 450,100 432,816
Professional & Consulting fees 38,935 38,516
Bank charges 4,506 3,637
Depreciation 24,727 20,113
General Administration 20,717 27,541
IT and Internet 14,307 12,845
Rent 38,092 37,818
Occupancy Expenses 10,654 9,407
Repairs and Maintenance 511 1,300
Library & Resources 37,017 24,133
Statewide support 25,143 22,707
MyTime Expenses 11,802 11,111
Advocacy Expenses - 4,016
Member Event Expenses 16,024 4,355
Volunteer Expenses 3,153 2,526
Training Event expenses 4,278 19,121
Fundraising expenses 20,870 7,697
TOTAL EXPENSES 720,836 679,659
Investment Impairment 1(e) - 191,980
NET DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR -73,989 -272,010
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Financial assets 2 478,707 490,602
Property, Plant and Equipment 3 23,852 41,689
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 502,559 532,291
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Unearned revenue 4 111,216 52,359
GST liability 11,943 5,387
Payroll liabilities 5,649 12,976
Provision for annual leave 6 28,336 21,573
Other current liabilities 23,422 20,663
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 180,566 112,958
EQUITY
Financial assets reserve 5 38,105 -
Accumulated funds 428,736 502,725
TOTAL EQUITY 466,841 502,725
The financial report is a special purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards,
Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the
requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 ( Vic).
The following is a summary of material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies
have been consistently applied, unless stated otherwise.
Basis of Preparation
Reporting Basis and Conventions
The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-
current assets, and financial assets and liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.
Accounting Policies
(a) Income Tax
The association is exempt from income tax under the provision of Section 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(c) Leases
Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risk and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the
period in which they incurred.
Financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of
the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
(g) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable
that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
(i) Revenue
Grants are recognised as revenue when the association gains control of the underlying assets. Where grants are reciprocal, revenue
is recognised as performance occurs under the grant. Non-reciprocal grants are recognised as revenue when the grants is received or
receivable. Conditional grants may be reciprocal or non reciprocal depending on terms of the grant. Reciprocal grants carried forward
as unearned revenue on the balance sheet.
Interest revenue and distribution income from investments are recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates
applicable to the financial assets.
Donations are recognised as revenue when received unless they are designated for a specific purpose, where they are carried forward
as unearned revenue on the balance sheet.