Disability Sport & Recreation 2012-2013 Annual Report

Better health outcomes for Victorians with disability through sport and recreation

For every one in a million

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Executive Report

Disability Sport & Recreation

On behalf of the Board and Management of Disability Sport & Recreation, it is with great pleasure that we present our annual activities for the 2012-2013 financial year. We have seen significant progress toward our strategic ambitions right across the organisation. We are now firmly positioned as the health-promoting peak organisation for the disability sport and recreation sector in Victoria. Our achievements are possible because of the wonderful support of thousands of individual donors from our community, our members, staff, volunteers, sponsors and program partners. The diligence of our Board and staff resulted in a pleasing financial performance and puts us in a good position for growth.

This year, we were impacted in different ways by frequently changing external policy and funding environments at state and federal levels. However, our purpose, our history, our vision and our structure means we are ready to adapt in a considered way.

The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an exciting and necessary shift in federal government policy and we look forward to the Victorian transition being completed by September 2014. Economic barriers to sport and recreation will be reduced for NDIS participants. We are encouraged by the opportunity to increase participation in sport and recreation as a result of this policy change. Our existing capacity and practice to provide services to DHS clients was extended to NDIS participants when our registration as a service provider under the NDIS was accepted in June 2013.

We adjusted to Access for All Abilities funding changes introduced by the Victorian Coalition Government, which, unlike federal policy initiatives, continues to direct resources at an organisation level. These challenges only reaffirm that our philosophical position is right. Whilst many gains have been made, there is still a long way to go for a truly inclusive and accessible society. Our position has always been and will continue to be, that person-centred, self-directed approaches are needed in the collective mind-set of sport. Equity must be embedded, as a natural part of everything we do.

We firmly believe in the right to a fair go. Putting individuals first and using sport and recreation as our tool to bridge the health inequity gap is the right approach. We can draw on foundations that were laid over 50 years ago, putting better health outcomes, sport and recreation at the centre of our work now and in the future.

There are approximately one million Victorians with disability. Our work keeps us heading towards making sport and recreation a genuine option for Victorians with disability, as part of a healthy lifestyle for every one in a million... and we’re counting.

Jeremy Long Rob Anderson Chair Chief Executive Officer

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“Taking part in sport and recreation is a great way to lead a

healthy lifestyle. It provides physical activity, social connections,

builds confidence and independence. Everyone needs these

foundations for health. Too many Victorians with disability are missing out

on these basic human rights.”

(Kevin Coombs OAM, DSR Patron and founding member)

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One million Victorians have disability. We’re

working to bring sport and recreation opportunities

to each and every one.

Our strength is our understanding everyone is

unique and applying this in everything we do.

Our opportunity is bridging the participation and

health equity gap… for every one in a million.

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We worked with Basketball Victoria, Melbourne Heart Football Club, Northcote City Football Club, Bowls Victoria, Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club, Sporting Shooters Association of Australia – Victoria Branch, creating inclusive opportunities to participate from social to elite levels.

“Development pathways are important for long term participation. Some people like the social aspects of sport and others are driven

to compete.” (Tim Nield, Acting Manager Sport and Recreation)

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We delivered the 7-a-side football program, now in its fourth year, in partnership with Northcote City Football Club and Melbourne Heart Football Club. The program had 22 young players with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or who have experienced stroke. Our Victorian team competed in the 2012 National Paralympic 7-a-side Football Championships.

Wheelchair rugby

As the State Sporting Association for wheelchair rugby with the support of Protect Services, we managed the development pathway from introductory programs through to state representation. We hosted the 2012 and 2013 Protect Victorian Wheelchair Rugby League and the Victorian round of the 2013 National Wheelchair Rugby League.

Recreation Camps

Activities like canoeing, quad biking and snowboarding were introduced in a safe, supportive environment to young Victorians with disability at our summer and winter camps. The camps provide much needed respite to families of young people with disability.

“Going on camp makes me feel independent. It’s good to be amongst friends and we get to try to lots of different sports”.

(Ben, Disability Sport & Recreation Member, age 17)

Toward inclusive sport and recreation opportunities... for every one in a million

“Creating partnerships is the most effective way to build capacity of

sport and recreation organisations to meet individual participation needs.”

(Tim Nield, Acting Manager Sport and Recreation)

This work reached approximately 3000 Victorians with disability.

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The SportRec Access program provides a gateway online, by phone or in person for Victorians with disability to find the most appropriate sport or recreation activity for them.

This program brings a person-centred approach to the collective nature of sport.

People’s interests, geographic location, age, gender, level of ability or disability, preferences for group or individual programs in a range of settings are just some of the considerations in matching Victorians with disability to the right programs.

Importantly, we follow up to see how people are enjoying the program we’ve suggested, and make changes if needed.

“This works because we are listening to what Victorians with disability want.

The results speak for themselves. People with disability accessing this program take

part in sport and recreation at almost double the rate of people with disability who

don’t access it.

(Rob Anderson, CEO, Disability Sport & Recreation)

Our equipment library service has 35 pieces of adaptive equipment to assist Victorians with disability to play sports such as lawn bowls, wheelchair basketball, handcycling, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, athletics, and recreational activities like fishing and going to the beach.

Making sport and recreation accessible... for every one in a million

This work reached approximately 2500 Victorians with disability.

“My son wasn’t going to be able to take part in his school’s safe bike riding lessons because of his disability. David was desperate to be involved and have fun with all his class mates. Disability Sport &

Recreation arranged for us to loan a junior handcycle quickly and easily. It meant the world to him and he had a great time”

(Michelle, David’s Mum)

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WheelTalk is an experiential learning and community education program to raise awareness of disability, risks of unsafe behaviour and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. IMPACT brings this awareness to Victorian workplaces.

The kids love the wheelchair basketball activity. But it’s more than just fun, it gives them a brief insight into what it’s like to use a

wheelchair. It’s a great leveller.” (Sam Bramham OAM, WheelTalk and IMPACT Program Coordinator)

WheelTalk reached 25,000 young Victorians in more than 250 schools and tertiary institutions across Victoria.

We focused on web-based communication channels to reach more Victorians with disability. The strategy has helped membership growth, attracting approximately 40 new members per month.

Facebook fans grew 48.87%

Twitter followers grew 41.21%

“It’s important we communicate in the right way and we’re letting our members know what’s new in sport and recreation. Social

media has been an important channel. (Alexandra Dandanis, Marketing and Communications Coordinator)

We piloted the SportsWorks program in Northcote, Ballarat, Geelong and Heidelberg. The program uses sport and recreation as a tool to improve employment, health and education outcomes in young Victorians with disability.

“Thanks to the support of Inner North Community Foundation this pilot has been really successful. We’re planning to roll it out in

more schools so we can meet the demand” (Luke Tracey, SportsWorks Program Coordinator)

Sportsworks reached 60 students during the pilot.

Rehabilitation to Recreation program is an outreach service in it’s fourth year, introducing sport and recreation to people with a recently acquired disability in Victorian rehabilitation centres, including The Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, and many other health services. We educate allied health professionals and their patients on the benefits of sport and recreation as part of the transition from rehabilitation to the community.

“The program is unique because it’s peer-to-peer and it’s practical. We bring in equipment and invite our members to share their

experiences too. We show them what’s possible and how to get there. We’re also bringing new ideas into allied health.”

(Sean Corcoran, Rehabilitation to Recreation Program Coordinator)

We reached approximately 100 in-patients through our

Rehabilitation to Recreation Program. We reached more

than 350 allied health professionals through our programs.

School Awareness ProgramWheelTalk

Spreading the word… for every one in a million

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In it’s third year, Disability Sport & Recreation’s international community development fundraising initiative went to Fiji.

“I had the time of my life even though it physically and emotionally challenged me every step of the way. I only have great things to say about this trip, and will forever describe it as being better than

the Paralympics.” (Leanne Del Toso, Paralympian and Disability Sport & Recreation Member)

17 Victorians, including 6 handcyclists took part raising

$73,715. Participants donated a basketball wheelchair

to the Fijian Paralympic Committee and distributed

much needed sport and recreation equipment to

the Nadi Special Development School thanks to the

assistance of Cinori Shoes & Accessories and Effective

Freight Management.

“Access Sport Access Health”, a two-year study to measure the health and social benefits for Victorians with disability participating in sport and recreation programs in City of Yarra was completed. With funding from City of Yarra, Disability Sport & Recreation worked with La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact, CP Fitness, Vibes Fitness, Swimming Victoria, Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club and Collingwood Athletics Club.

The research findings confirmed physical and mental health, social connections and increased confidence were key outcomes from sport and recreation. Partnerships between local government, disability services, health services, carers and families, education sector, sport and recreation organisations were crucial to support participation.

Spreading the word… for every one in a million

Turning research into practice… for every one in a million

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We hosted the third annual Disability Sport & Recreation Festival to celebrate International Day of People with Disability at Federation Square. The Festival attracted 25,000 visitors, 30 exhibitors from community, disability, sport and recreation organisations. Seven teams participated in the friendly Corporate Wheelchair Basketball Challenge.

The Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards were hosted by the Honourable Alex Chernov, AC QC, Governor of Victoria at Government House. The 2012 winners were:

Nazim Erdem

Male Sportsperson of the Year

Ellie Cole Female Sportsperson of the Year

Hayden McGuigan Junior Sportsperson of the Year

Gary Connor Masters Sportsperson of the Year

Victorian All Abilities Netball Squad Team of the Year

Randall Joseph Coach of the Year

Kerrie Brindell Volunteer of the Year

Swimming Victoria Talent

Identification Program Initiative of the Year

Sue Wallace, The Border Mail Most Outstanding Media Coverage

How we celebrated… for every one in a million

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Contributions exceeding $5000 are listed:

Canchester Group

City of Melbourne

City of Yarra

Coloplast

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Federation Square

Geelong Community Foundation

Inner North Community Foundation

InTouch Direct

Molton

Norden

Protect Services Pty Ltd

Radio Marathon Australia

Sport & Recreation Victoria

The Carbine Club

Upstream Foundation

Yarra Trams

Disability Sport & Recreation Board Members 2012-2013

Jeremy Long - Chair

Dean Walker - Vice Chair

Gabrielle Williams - Secretary

Stuart Ewin

Andrew Keen

Tina McKenzie

Robin Povey

Professor Nora Shields

Greg Warnecke

One million thank-you’s

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, donors and partners who supported our work in 2012-2013.

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Financial Summary 2012-2013

Financial Position

30 June 2013 ASSETS Current Assets $113,337Property, Plant & Equipment $3,849,737Total Assets $3,963,074 LIABILITIES Employee Entitlement Provisions $146,049Creditors $294,085Member Support $36,038Total Liabilities $476,172 NET ASSETS $3,486,902 Financial Performance Year Ended 30 June 2013 INCOME Donations $1,459,799Government Grants $84,140Philanthropic Funds $38,092Corporate Sponsorships $95,495Entry Fees $46,619Others $92,030Total Income $1,816,175 EXPENDITURE Sports & Recreation Program & Administration $1,080,788Fundraising Employee Benefits $575,418Audit, Legal & Consultancy $113,162Borrowing Cost $13,014Total Expenditure $1,782,382NET PROFIT $33,793 Total Comprehensive Income $33,793

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DonationsGovernment GrantsPhilanthropic FundsCorporate SponsorshipsEntry FeesOthers

82%

16%

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Sports & Recreation Program & Administration Fundraising Employee Benefits Audit, Legal & Consultancy Borrowing Cost

Source of income 2012-2013

Expenditure 2012-2013

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Our mission is to provide and

promote positive health outcomes

for Victorians with disability through

participation in sport and recreation.

341 George Street, Fitzroy Vic 3065PO Box 207 Abbotsford Vic 3067Ph: 03 9473 0133 Fax: 03 9473 0134 Email: info@dsr.org.au

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@disabilitysprt

dsr.org.au

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