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2015-2016

Registered Office 463 Regency Road, PROSPECT, SA 5082

Postal Address PO Box 12, Woodville SA 5011

Telephone 1300 850 081

Fax (08) 8448 5609

National Helpline 1300 852 853

Email [email protected]

Website www.epilepsycentre.org.au

SA Patron His Excellency

The Honourable Hieu Van Le AO

Governor of South Australia

Ambassadors: Michelle Bellon PhD John Stock OAM

Banker National Australia Bank

Auditor MRL Group - Mark LeCornu

Affiliations Epilepsy Australia Ltd (Founding Members)

International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)

Epilepsy Society of Australia (ESA)

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

National Disability Services (NDS)

Joint Epilepsy Council of Australia (JECA)

Carers Association of SA Inc

CONTENTS

3. Our Mission, Vision & Values

4. Our Services at a Glance

5. Board Members

7. Chief Executive Report

8. President’s Report

9. Client Services Manager Report

11. Chair - Marketing and Communication Committee

13. Epilepsy Association of SA & NT Inc. Financial

Report

15. Epilepsy Foundation of South Australia Financial

Report

16. Community Link Unit Trust Financial Report

17. Honorary Medical Advisors & Board Attendance

18. Special Thanks

The Epilepsy Centre would like to gratefully acknowledge the parents and the children that have allowed us to use their images in this publication. This publication provides a concise version of the Audited Financial Statements.

Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc. Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc.

To improve in all respects the welfare of people with epilepsy and their families in South Australia and The Northern Territory

To be the leading provider of epilepsy services and to create a centre of excellence

Professionalism Commitment

Integrity Quality Service

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Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc.

The Epilepsy Centre is a professional organisation committed to providing quality services to living with epilepsy and improving

community awareness and attitude throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory

Counselling Seizure First Aid

Advocacy Update training in use of emergency medications

Epilepsy Management Planning Support with quality using medicines

Seizure Clinics Hospital Visits

Home Visits Visits with Client to their GP or Neurologist

Office Visits

People with epilepsy and their families/carers Private and government organisations

Workplace organisations Schools, Child Care Centres, TAFE and Universities

Aged care facilities Community Organisations

Essential Services i.e Police, Fire and Ambulance Office ‘s Health Services i.e. Hospital staff, Health Centres, etc

The Epilepsy Centre assists people with epilepsy and their families/carers as part of our commitment to enhancing the quality of

life for people living with epilepsy.

Children’s Support Camps Support Groups

Youth Leadership Camps Family Camps

A range of client focused workshops Epilepsy resource material e.g books, DVDs & pamphlets

Employment advice and support

Launched in 1995, the Epilepsy Foundation of South Australia Trust encourages research into the social and scientific aspects of

epilepsy

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Iain Patrick BA Hons, MBA, MAICD: President

Iain has over 15 years experience in Executive, Senior Management and Management Consulting roles with a proven ability to deliver outstanding and sustainable results. He has strong business qualifications with an impressive track record in results-driven strategic planning, business unit development, cultural change implementation and stakeholder engagement. Iain has a proven ability to successfully analyse an organisation's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies, potential opportunities and efficiencies, and develop solutions to enhance competitiveness, increase revenues, and improve customer service offerings.

Letizia Gentile B.Ed (Social Science /Arts) MBA (Uni of SA) Cert IV TAA: Vice President Letizia has held the role of CEO for over 15 years, in a number of Not for Profit organisations. She has specialized in Strategic Management is Community Focused and excels at Operational Efficiency by: Cultivating close and strategic ties with all Stakeholders, all levels of Government, Staff and Community; Being a dedicated advocate and masterful negotiator with a rich mix of business development, operations & financial acumen; Providing extraordinary results leading and turning around distressed organisations while promoting synergetic teams; Developing community relations, creating open and respectful environments and consistently rising to challenges; Resolving long-standing problems, improving financial operations and team dynamics to instil best practice.

Patrick Boylen LLB, GDLP: Vice President

Patrick Boylen is a lawyer with 30 years experience in a broad range of legal areas. He is the South Australian

President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and joined The Epilepsy Centre Board in November 2013 to

contribute to a community organisation. He is Chair of the Legal and Governance Committee.

Bill Papas - Treasurer Managing Director of a residential property development and business services company. Prior to this he spent 35 years in the banking industry. The first 22 years working for a major bank and the last 13 years in the not - for - profit sector as General Manager / CEO of a credit union. He holds a Diploma in Financial Services and enjoys an active lifestyle playing tennis during the week and cycling regularly on weekends.


Adelaide BMW Adelaide City Council

Adelaide Entertainment Centre Adelaide Ferrari

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide Oval Adrian Emeny

Air New Zealand Angela Condous

Angelique Boileau Anna Fisher

Arch Imagery Ashley Tippins

Baker Young Stockbrokers Ben Potter

Ben Tolstoshev Brad Rey

Brooke Yates Cameron Mudge

Chris Janse Chris Kean

Coopers Coopers Burger Shack

Craig Bell Craig Moore

Crows Children Foundation David Angus

Dept of Psychological Studies Disability and Community Inclusion School

of Health Science Dr Brian Coppin

Dr Clair Pridmore Dr Damien Clark

Dr Emma Whittham Dr Joe Frasca

Dr Margaret Kyrkou Dr Michael Harbord Dr Michelle Bellon

Dr Suzanna Thompson Duncan Basheer Hannon

Elizabeth Backshall Emily Stearne

Epilepsy Assoc of Tas Inc Epilepsy Assoc of the ACT Inc

Epilepsy Association of Queensland Epilepsy Association of Western Australia

Epilepsy Australia Ltd Epilepsy Foundation

Fiona MacLachlan FiveAA

Flinders Medical Centre

Flinders School of Social Work and Social Policy

Flinders University Frank Cutillo

Gemma Spence George Dimitriadis

Google Harvey Foundation

High Noon Trust Iain Patrick

International Bureau of Epilepsy Islay MacKenzie

James Cook Jim Gaiteranis

John Barnett OAM John Stock OAM

Josh Kean Julie Turner Karen Koval Kate Smith

Katie Bridges Kelly Vincent, (Hon) MLC

Kon Skothos Letizia Gentile

Lion Liz Davenport Margaret Bell Mark LeCornu Marty Edwards

Maxwell Cooper Family Trust Morambro Creek Wines

Morialta Trust Inc Morphett Vale Butcher

MRL Group Multi Channel Network National Australia Bank

National Disability Services National Wine Centre of Australia

Network Ten Patrick Boylen Patty Dollery

Port Adelaide Football Club Pro Paint ‘n’ Panel

Sam Duluk MP Sam Kekovich

Stephen Dawes Stephen Rowe

The Burbidge Family The Lane Vineyard The Meers Family

The Threapleton Family

Thyne Reid Foundation Tim Brinkworth

Tim Ginever Tim Moffat Tom Rehn

Tom Skothos University of Adelaide

University of South Australia Vale Brewing

Wynns Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Zonte's Footstep

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Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc. Epilepsy Association of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc.

Frank Cutillo BAcctg: Board Member

Frank has successfully operated his own business since 1982, encompassing accounting, financial planning,

taxation, general insurance, travel and real estate services. Besides possessing various financial diplomas

and certificates, Frank is a member/fellow in several industry defining associations and holds the position

of Honorary Treasurer of the Hong Kong Australia Business Assoc Inc. His personal approach and

commitment, which complements The Epilepsy Centre values, are underlined by: Adding value to client’s

businesses & relationships with stakeholders; Aim of forming mutually beneficial win-win relationships;

Desire to contribute to the long term success of clients and offering his clients Passion, Commitment and

Vision.

David Angus BMan (Marketing), BCom (Acc), BMan (Operations): Board Member

David Angus is a marketing professional with over 12 years of marketing and communications experience.

David has held various marketing positions with organisations in Australia, Germany and the UK,

specialising in brand management and online marketing. With a strong background in marketing,

budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis David will utilise his skills and experience to assist The

Epilepsy Centre to achieve its objectives. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of

Management (Marketing) and Bachelor of Management (Operations Management). He is a member of the

Board’s Finance Committee.

Jim Gaiteranis: Board Member

Jim’s career commenced in the Royal Australian Navy as an Aircraft Ground Engineer – Electrical Systems.

After commissioning as an Officer, he specialised as an Air Traffic Controller before transitioning into

recruitment as the Senior Naval Recruitment Officer in South Australia and Western Australia. After

leaving the Navy in 1998, Jim joined a leading executive recruitment firm in Adelaide specialising in

contract and permanent engineering and technical recruitment covering all industry sectors. Jim has

worked as both a Consultant and an In-house recruiter. With over twenty years’ experience in

recruitment and a strong focus in the engineering and technical market, his industry experience covers

resources, manufacturing, consumer, professional services, agribusiness, engineering, information

technology and education and has placed many mid to senior level candidates in a large variety of

organisations where he enjoys continued relationships. Jim has an in-depth knowledge of the ever-

changing employment market.

James Cook: Secretary James Cook has been working for a local electronics manufacturing company for the past decade, spending most of this time as a Test Engineer before his current appointment as a Manufacturing Product Manager. His work has included creating process automation and the coordination of small projects. James and his family have been clients of The Epilepsy Centre for many years, and he hopes to bring the unique experience and perspective of a family living everyday with the effects of epilepsy to The Epilepsy Centre’s Board.

Dr K J Abbott M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr A Black M.B., B.MED., SC., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr D Burrow M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr J Frasca M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M Harbord M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., R.A.C.O.G., D.C.C.H.

Dr M Kiley M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M Kyrkou M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P., D.C.C.H.

Dr C Pridmore M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Dr M K Robinson M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.

Prof. J Willoughby M.B.B.S., PhD, F.R.A.C.P.

The role of Medical Advisors is to assist The Epilepsy Centre regarding medical aspects which require

clarification or if a medical statement is sought on our behalf.

Board Member Meetings Attended Eligible

Iain Patrick 9 10

Letizia Gentile 7 10

James Cook 6 10

John Barnett OAM 2 10

Frank Cutillo 6 10

David Angus 9 10

Patick Boylen 8 10

Jim Gaiteranis 7 10

Bill Papas 7 10

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16 NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available free of

charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081 7

2015-2016 has been a year for refocussing the direction and activities of The Epilepsy

Centre within its fundamental Mission - “To significantly improve in all respects the

welfare of people with epilepsy and their families in South Australia and The Northern

Territory.”

It is essential as an organisation that we urgently strengthen our financial position,

and create the capacity to significantly increase the services we can provide to those

living with epilepsy and their families in South Australia. Again as a priority, we must

re-establish much more meaningful services in the Northern Territory.

Since accepting the role of Chief Executive Officer, I have taken action to reduce the

size of the administration by 50%. This has included absorbing my previous position of

Operations and Call Centre Manager. We have paid out a number of historical staffing

and contractual obligations, and despite the cost of meeting those obligations, our financial performance has shown positive

improvement since 1 July, 2016.

We must continue to build on the partnerships we have with existing supporters, and engage more closely with our

Membership. Some of our supporters and Members have contributed well beyond what reasonably could have been

expected. I refer to corporates such as Kon Skothos of Pro Paint ’n Panel; Cameron Mudge of MCN; Adrian Emeny of National

Wine Centre of Australia and, Tim Brinkworth of Midea Automotive Products (Wynn’s). Fiona MacLachlan has continued her

private financial support. On the personal side, I sincerely thank Kym and Jarrod Meers; Vikki and Glenn Threapleton; Erin

Burbidge and the entire Burbidge family; Simone Stewart and Brenton Schulz; Sharon and Adrian van Homelen; and, Elizabeth

and Peter Backshall. These wonderful people have donated so much of their personal time, effort and resources to raise

epilepsy awareness and support for The Epilepsy Centre. We are indebted to them all.

To secure our future sustainability, we must secure a number of new supporters on our merits, in a very competitive charity

space. The Ambassador, John Stock OAM and Patty Dollery as volunteers have been working with me to develop a strategic

approach to attracting substantial new sponsorship during 2017, and this is now being implemented.

The Epilepsy Centre of SA & NT does not receive any South Australian or Northern Territory Government Funding. This is a

matter for serious attention in the coming year. Our quest for Government funding must be based on a strong business case,

highlighting our ability to deliver high quality, capacity building, value-for-money supports to our participants. We must present

the ability of The Epilepsy Centre to support participants potential to participate and contribute to society, and have a say in

their own future. We must actively support families to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and continue

to deliver high quality, person centred supports to help our participants achieve their individual goals.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge the huge support of the current staff of The Epilepsy Centre over the past year. We all owe a

debt of gratitude to Dianne Day and the Client Services team; Team Leader Bree Draper and the entire Call Centre team; to our

Accountant, Nicole Zhou; and, Administration and Marketing Team Kaye Carter and Troy Watherston. I thank you all from my

heart - for your passion for our cause, and for your level of personal commitment and support.

Robyn Wakefield Chief Executive

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED ABN 57 817 113 415 DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 2016 2015 $ $ Subtotal 1,488,999 1,431,461 Subscriptions 0 2,850 Sundry expenses 11,802 4,999 Superannuation 114,642 36,205 Telephone 21,310 23,094 Travel 4,686 3,396 Website expenses 4,342 0 WorkCover 20,152 7,852 ________ ________ Total expenses 1,665,933 1,149,857 ________ ________ OPERATING (DEFICIT) (221,586) (205,334) ________ ________ OTHER INCOME & EXPENDITURE Net market value movement in investments 0 (44,192) Net profit on disposal of investments 414 45,724 Proceeds from legal settlements 55,000 0 Legal Costs (34,628) (2,044) Net (loss) on disposal of fixed assets (3,638) 0 Relocation costs (34,687) 0 Community Link Unit Trust – loan written off (261,833) 0 ________ ________ Net other income & expenditure (279,372) (512) ________ ________ NET (DEFICIT) (500,958) (205,846)

This year has seen the Epilepsy Association of SA & NT Inc. (The Epilepsy Centre) make significant changes to the way we operate. We have appointed a new CEO a new President and strengthened our Board; restructured our client services; in-creased our focus on direct donor and event fund raising; reenergised our Ambassa-dor programme and refocussed our call centre’s efforts. We have also tightened our financial management and significantly reduced some of our fixed costs, particularly those associated with rent and other occupancy costs.

The year has not been without its challenges, one of the first actions undertaken under our new CEO was to request a midyear review of our financial position by our auditor. That review returned a number of suggestions, all of which were adopted by The Board. Working with the Board, our new CEO, Robyn Wakefield, and her team have made significant progress towards re-pairing The Epilepsy Centre’s financial position. After several very challenging years of sustained losses, we are now back to operating with a budget surplus from our normal operations. This is a very important milestone, it places The Epilepsy Centre back on a sustainable financial footing and will allow us to start rebuilding our reserves and increase our service delivery to peo-ple living with or affected by epilepsy.

While, we continue to receive no South Australian Government support, we have taken some significant steps towards improv-ing the discourse between The Epilepsy Centre and members of both the Government and Opposition. We have also become much more forthright in communicating this lack of support to the broader community. We are hopeful that this will eventually lead to some level of support for our services from Government.

These efforts to foster relationships with parliamentarians and with many of South Australia’s major private benefactors has been greatly enhanced by the appointment of Mr John Stock OAM as an Ambassador to The Epilepsy Centre. John has worked very closely with our CEO offering great support and expertise, he continues to work with Robyn and the Board and his assis-tance is greatly appreciated.

I take this opportunity to personally thank The Board for their ongoing commitment to The Epilepsy Centre. We continue to look at the composition of The Board and seek opportunities to enhance our level of expertise in order to offer sound govern-ance and ongoing support to the efforts of management and staff.

I would like to thank all our staff for their efforts over the past year. The Board is well aware of the enormous effort people put in here at The Epilepsy Centre and how far above and beyond the normal “call of duty” you all go. Thank you!

Finally I would like to thank our former CEO, Robert Cole, for his many years of service to The Epilepsy Centre and take the opportunity to formally welcome our new CEO, Robyn Wakefield. Robyn is not new to The Epilepsy Centre having managed our call centre operations for three years. She brings an infectious enthusiasm and enormous energy to her new role and I am ab-solutely certain that she will make an outstanding CEO and champion for The Epilepsy Centre and our clients.

Iain Patrick

President


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EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED

ABN 57 817 113 415

DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

2016 2015 $ $ INCOME Fundraising income 1,815,437 1,737,612 Less: Direct fundraising costs (excluding salaries) (476,945) (769,322) ________ ________ Gross fundraising income 1,338,492 968,290 Camp income 1,120 2,670 Dividends 1,790 11,456 Interest 20,057 903 Rent 12,789 71,230 Subsidies and grants 44,122 153,754 Subscriptions 6,674 3,070 Other income 19,303 93,150 ________ ________ TOTAL INCOME 1,444,347 1,304,523 ________ ________ EXPENSES Accounting and audit fees 17,000 15,000 Advertising 3,732 7,398 Bank and other fees 1,521 5,957 Camp expenses 0 24,543 Cleaning 5,580 5,253 Computer expenses 8,504 7,426 Conference and seminars 0 3,552 Depreciation 11,373 15,281 Freight and cartage 2,235 107 Insurance 16,349 14,028 Interest 17,892 22,119 Investment fees 480 1,722 Motor vehicle expenses 5,653 11,546 Petty cash expenditure 1,909 2,444 Postage 2,275 4,042 Printing and stationery 24,478 33,760 Rates, taxes and power 24,730 16,321 Rent 94,733 56,941 Repairs and maintenance 2,021 6,294 Salaries and wages 1,248,534 1,177,727 ________ ________ Subtotal 1,488,999 1,431,461

NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available

free of charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081


NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available free of

charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081

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During this financial year the client services team have continued to successfully support the clients of Epilepsy Centre of SA

and NT to fully realise their potential, to participate in and contribute to society.

The Client Services Team currently consists of two part time Social Workers, two part time Registered Nurses, a Flinders

University Social Work student and volunteers. Each team member brings to the work place their own skills and expertise,

thereby maintaining a unique and specialised supportive environment for the clients they work with.

Our Social Workers deliver a high quality, person centred support approach to those living with Epilepsy, helping them to

achieve their individual goals. They provide assistance with daily living skills for those living with Epilepsy, working with

them to fully realise their potential, to boost their social and economic participation in society. Our Registered Nurses

deliver services such as the Individual Medical Care Plans, Midazolam Training and Epilepsy Awareness Education. Education

regarding Epilepsy is provided to schools and work places.

Together the team have worked to re-establish the Young Epilepsy Leaders of South Australia Youth Group, and as part of

this our youth enjoyed a wonderful two day camp at Nungyara Retreat at Belair this year. All members of the team and Call

Centre participated in this year’s drive to raise awareness of children and adults suffering from Seizures During the Night,

and raising much-needed funds for Seizure Monitors for them.

This financial year Clients Services had the privileged of travelling to Northern Territory, stopping at Alice Springs and

Darwin to deliver a Community Conference on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and Epilepsy Awareness. The Darwin

community did express a keen interest in having the Epilepsy Centre return to offer further support to their community.

The team continues to liaise with Non Government and Government Organisations, building strong partnerships with

Flinders Medical Centre and Women’s and Children’s Hospital. There will be opportunities for funding for services provided

offered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and the team are working to align service provision with the

overall direction of the NDIS. Ensuring that both staff members and clients and families are well informed in relation to the

transition to the NDIS and have a strong relationship with the organisation, aware of the possibilities and the increased

choice, control and responsibilities offered by NDIS.

We look forward to a successful, exciting year ahead, meeting the challenge to deliver high quality, capacity building, value-

for-money supports – ready to consider new business models, explore new ideas, collaborations, technologies and service

offerings that are responsive to clients’ individual choices. In line with the Epilepsy Association Aim - to improve in all re-

spects the welfare of people with epilepsy and their families in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Dianne Day Client Services Manager

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EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED ABN 57 817 113 415 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 2016 2015 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 381,656 1,046,778 Trade and other receivables 48,959 322,971 Investments 100 30,369 Other Assets 20,704 12,219 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 451,419 1,412,337 ________ ________ NON-CURRENT ASSETS Office equipment, furniture and motor vehicles 51,229 72,277 ________ ________ TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 51,229 72,277 ________ ________ TOTAL ASSETS 502,648 1,484,614 ________ ________ CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 45,083 221,683 Provisions 163,484 104,131 Financial liabilities 37,153 50,914 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 245,720 376,728 ________ ________ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Financial liabilities 0 350,000 ________ ________ TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 0 350,000 ________ ________ TOTAL LIABILITIES 245,720 726,728 ________ ________ NET ASSETS 256,928 757,886 FUNDS Accumulated funds 256,593 757,886 Reserves 0 0 ________ ________ TOTAL FUNDS 256,928 757,886

NOTE: This publication provides concise version of the Audited Financial Statements. The full version is available free of

charge from The Epilepsy Centre, 463 Regency Road, Prospect, SA 5082. Phone 1300 850 081 13

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA A.B.N. 26 312 782 770 DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 2016 2015 $ $ INCOME Dividends 2,738 3,773 Donations 121 0 Interest 0 16 ________ ________ Total income 2,859 3,789 ________ ________ EXPENSES Audit fees 1,650 1,650 Bank fees 31 17 Loss on disposal of investments 0 1,633 ________ ________ Total expenses 1,681 3,300 ________ ________ NET SURPLUS 1,178 489

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA A.B.N. 26 312 782 770 BALANCE SHEET AS AT THE 30 JUNE 2016 2016 2015 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 978 8 Trade and other receivables 37,743 37,535 ________ ________ TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 38,721 37,543 ________ ________ NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets 36,144 36,144 ________ ________ TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 36,144 36,144 ________ ________ TOTAL ASSETS 74,865 73,687 ________ ________ NET ASSETS 74,865 73,687 EQUITY Accumulated surplus 74,865 73,687 ________ ________ TOTAL FUNDS 74,865 73,687

The role of the Marketing and Communications sub-committee is to increase the awareness of the services provided by EASANT and activate opportunities to acquire sustainable funding via fundraising, events, bequests, government grants and sponsorship. This year EASANT further enhanced our online presence by increasing engagement with our website and social media initiatives. Our website is generating an average of $4000 in revenue per month, with over $48,000 for the year.

Our Facebook page has built a strong connection with the Epilepsy community, with 14,360 page likes as at 30 June and regularly receiving over 200 likes per month. We also had high levels of engagement on Instagram with 2,136 followers and 3,162 followers on Twitter as at 30 June. Troy Watherston does an excellent job of managing our digital assets and engagement through social media channels.

We held a number of successful events, with the Boys Day Out being a major contributor to our bottom line. We also engaged in a number of partnerships to raise funding through events. We are extremely grateful for the support of our sponsors, as their contributions ensure that we manage success and sustainable events. Thank you also to all the volunteers that have assisted with marketing activities throughout the year and the efforts of our staff.

David Angus

Marketing Committee


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