DISCO

ANNUAL

REPORT

2015 – 2016

DISCO Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc

DISCO is a not-for-profit community-based organisation focussed on assisting youth between 13-24 years of age.

We provide young people with services and programs that assist them in

making appropriate education, employment and career-related decisions.

With a history of professionalism, high-standards and a genuine passion for our work,

DISCO team members make a difference in the lives and career prospects for our local youth.

What we do

Letter from the CEO…………………………………………………………………………………..…………….Page 4

Our Objective, Vision & Mission…………………………………………………………………………….…......Page 5

Presidents Report……………………………………………………………………………………………..........Page 6

The Management Committee …………………………………………………………..…………………………Page 7

Our Regional Footprint……………………………………………… …………………………………………...Page 8

The Year in Review…………………………………………………………………………………………….……Page 9

2015/16 Highlights …………………………………………………….……………………………………….….Page 10

Our Programs & Services…………………………………………………….………………………….…...Page 11-16

Client Highlight………………………………………………………………………………………….….……...Page 17

Marketing & Promotional Tools……………………………….……………………………………..….……Page 18-19

Communication……………………………………………………………………………………...…….…..Page 20-22

Our Partner Schools………………………………………………………………………………..……………..Page 23

Our Team…………………………………………………………………...…………………………………..Page 24-25

Funding & Finances……………………………………………………………………………………..…….Page 26-28

Contact Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 29

Financial Statements……………………………………………………..……………………………….………Page 30

Contents

I’m delighted to present the seventh formal Annual Report on the operations of the

Downs Industry Schools Co-operation Inc (DISCO) for the 2015/16 period.

My last two reports have unfortunately reflected extensively on the challenges to not

only remain in business but plot a path for our future sustainability.

It is pleasing for me to be able to talk positively about our successes in the 2015/16

period as we have moved forward with new opportunities, new funding and a renewed

vision for the future.

Our highlight this year was undoubtedly the success brought about in winning the

Transition to Work (TtW) funding in partnership with Gateway To Training (GTT). This

significant contract which runs until 2020, has the objective of allowing us to work with

young people from 15 – 21 for up to 12 months enabling us to genuinely prepare them for the next part of their

life either from a career and employment perspective or in preparation for further study.

As a result of our TtW success, the Management Committee has been

able to realise a long-term strategic objective of opening a site in the

Lockyer Valley. The positive milestone was achieved on the 12th of

September when the Mayor of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Cr

Tanya Milligan cut the ribbon to open the new office.

Our new federal funding has been coupled with the welcome return of

Get Set for Work funding from the Queensland Government and in the

2015/16 period we have assisted more than 60 young people in

Toowoomba and Dalby.

It was delightful to welcome and chat with the Director General of Education who visited DISCO in February.

The DG left with a positive impression of our organisation and shared interesting information with us as well.

The return of funding has seen our staff numbers grow significantly. This

has meant that we have ultimately been able to support more young

people and assist them as they transition through school or from school

into further education, training or employment.

This year we have continued to offer a number of DISCO’s services across

a wide region and extended our coverage to include the Lockyer Valley as

mentioned.

I want to extend my appreciation to the DISCO Management Committee

executive and ordinary members who have remain loyal and committed

over the past 12 months. Neil and his executive team including John (later Andrew) and Suzanne have

provided strong consistent support and made my job easier when some tough decisions needed to be made.

This year, with our return to more significant staffing levels, it has been great to welcome new faces and the

return of some old ones. I would like to thank all my team for their commitment and dedication to supporting

the regions youth.

I hope you find the information on our progress over the last 12 months informative and thank you for your

interest in learning more about or supporting our organisation. As a community organisation we rely on the

interest and support of a range of stakeholders so we can be effective, and committed in our work to support

the youth of the region.

Yours sincerely

Mike Paton

Mike Paton

CEO

From the CEO

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Our Objective, Vision and Mission

DISCO TRANSFORMS YOUNG LIVES

Established in 1997, DISCO has

developed a reputation as a

leader in the provision of youth

services and has a strong

reputation built on quality and

professionalism.

Our Objective

DISCO offers support to young

people who reach out to us. Our

organisation listens, supports and

builds confidence to assist a

young person to determine a

future that maximises their true

potential.

Our Vision

DISCO aims to help young

people grow and develop

irrespective of their

circumstances when they link

with our organisation. We stand

behind our clients so they can

stand up with confidence.

Our Mission

Partnering Schools, Linking with

Business, Supporting Youth.

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A ‘Stayer’ is defined by the British dictionary as a tenacious person or thing, especially a horse able to hold out to the end of a race.

Most of us consider this term and think of an iconic Australian event ….. the Melbourne Cup. We have horse names like Might and Power, Carbine and probably the best of all, Makybe Diva who won more than $14M in prize money including the Cox Plate, Sydney Cup and the Melbourne Cup.

So I hear you say? Why does that have any bearing on DISCO and the last 12 months of operation?

Over the last three years (not just the last 12 months) DISCO has proven to be a real stayer. The organisation has outlasted other similar businesses and has never lost sight of why we are here and what we are good at. We have persevered and

stuck to a plan that has seen us, in very challenging times, come out the other side.

Our reputation for doing a job well and being genuinely committed to ensure those we seek to assist do ultimately improve their circumstances and move forward in a positive way, has been a goal we have never wavered from delivering. Always being proud, always being positive.

Although our greatest achievement is influencing young lives…..we first need to be here to do it. The strategic responsibility of the Management Committee I lead is to work with all volunteer members to be here for the long term so Mike and his operations team can provide the critical support to assist young people build their future.

Last year at our AGM I noted only eight employees. This year we have more than twenty back in the business as we look to assist more than 3,500 young people over the next 12 months.

I would like to thank each of those individual paid employees who stuck by the organisation when our future was not so certain. I believe our CEO instils in our staff that belief that we will win in the long run and I acknowledge those team members who hung on for the better times that have finally come. Thank you Mike and big thank you to all our DISCO team members.

I firmly believe that by ‘planning for the worst’ and then developing a plan to fightback that we have genuinely turned the corner as we move forward over the coming months with new contracts and renewed determination.

I would like to thank my Executive Members John Skerman & Andrew Spradbrow (who both undertook the Vice President’s role during the year) and Suzanne Browning who continued her outstanding work as Treasurer. The Executive were ably assisted by a number of Ordinary Members and I thank them for their guidance and commitment.

In my last report I spoke about the need to ‘turn the corner’ and I firmly believe we have rounded the bend and the straight lies dead ahead. Now we need to be the stayer that has survived the first 600 metres of the race. We need to maintain our commitment and determination to be able to ensure we pass the post first demonstrating that, just like the great Australian race horse Makybe Diva that hung on to win, that DISCO too has the commitment, determination to outlast the challenges of the future so we can be around in the long term to assist the youth of today AND tomorrow.

I look forward to seeing even further growth and achievement as we assess our progress in a further 12 months.

Yours sincerely

Neil Davy

Neil Davy

President

From the President

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DISCO is very grateful for the volunteer leadership and assistance provided by Management Committee and

Ordinary Members who are listed below.

Management Committee Members

Mr Neil Davy

CGD Group Pty Ltd – Toowoomba

President - (Parent Rep)

Mr John Skerman

Pittsworth State High School – Pittsworth

Vice President

And

Mr Andrew Spradbrow

Toowoomba Regional Council – Toowoomba

Vice President

Ms Suzanne Browning

USQ – Purchasing Officer

Treasurer

The Management Committee

Ordinary Committee Members

Mrs Heather Hagemann

St Joseph’s College – Toowoomba

Mr Alan Gray

Gratitude Services – Toowoomba

Mr Len Zupp

Zupps Farms – Charlton

Mr Ashley Vettiger

Herron Todd White – Toowoomba

Mr Mark Dawson

Hartleys Newsagency - Toowoomba

Mr Lester Eiser (Secretary)

Education Consultant – Toowoomba

Mr Dane Vallely

Youth Rep

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The Downs Industry Schools Co-operation Inc (DISCO) commenced operations in Toowoomba with a small

office in 1997.

Since then the organisation has continued to grow across Queensland and has operated offices in communities

including Roma, Dalby, Gatton and Toowoomba.

Over the last 12 months the focus of the organisation has been in the communities of Toowoo mba, Gatton and

Dalby.

As part of DISCO’s ongoing mission to support more young people, the organisation is continuing to review

new locations to extend its range of services to support Queensland youth.

DISCO acknowledges the support of Gateway To Training (GTT) in Goondiwindi as this organisation works in

partnership with DISCO to support school leavers and deliver the Transition to Work (TtW) service in consortia

across South West Queensland.

DISCO recognises that to continue to be a leader in the delivery of youth services and to ensure that the

programs and support offered by the organisation are accessible to as many young people as possible.

The organisation will continue to open new offices and commence new partnerships to ensure that young people

from across Queensland and around Australia can have access to specific, individualised and professional youth

services from highly qualified and passionate professionals.

DISCO is proud to have delivered services across the bottom half of Queensland in regions 6,7, and 8 either on its own or in partnership with Gateway To Training (GTT).

Our Regional Footprint

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It is great to see that over the last 12 months that the pendulum for DISCO has swung back the other way and we can report about a positive 12 months with new contracts and the employment of additional support to assist young people across South West Queensland. A new Commonwealth contract through the Department of Employment to deliver employment services to local youth was announced in February and sees DISCO and Gateway To Training offering support to youth across South West Queensland. DISCO is also delighted to again be delivering the Get Set for Work employment program from our Toowoomba and Dalby offices. The return of Get Set for Work has seen DISCO sign an MOU with HB Recruitment and Training. The organisation partners with HB in a primary capacity to offer training to young people as well liaising with other registered training partners to support the development of our clients. Additionally, the improvement in local and regional economic conditions across Queensland has reflected positively for young people in a number of communities with a lowering of the youth unemployment rate in Western Downs from 8.8% to 7.7% although the rate in Toowoomba has remained stubbornly stable at 10.1% which was identical to the rate at the same time in 2015. Source: ABS Labour Force Survey SA4 Area Profile – August 2016

Last year we reported the closure of our Roma office after many years of successful program delivery so it has been exciting this year to witness the opening of our new office in the Lockyer Valley at Gatton. This new office will extend services to the youth of the region and offer a range of services to schools and young people looking for work. Throughout the year staff have undertaken various roles and contributed on various committees to represent local youth and advocate for them. Participation in groups like the Toowoomba Regional Council Youth Advisory Committee and the headspace consortium (to name just two) ensures young people are considered and have a voice in what happens with issues and projects that impact on them. During the year the organisation successfully launched the Jobs through Education & Training Program (JET) with Harristown State High School. This fee-for-service program offered support to young people struggling with school and represented an opportunity for them to undertake a program to prepare them for employment. The organisations long term commitment to the School Leaver program has continued this year. Our staff will

register more than 3,500 graduating students and offer transitional support as they move into the next stage of

their lives. The organisation offers students a voluntary registration process and this enables DISCO to follow

up the progress of young people in the New Year. The School Leaver Guides are funded with support from the

University of Southern Queensland and website sponsorship continues from Busy At Work. Young people can

access the schoolleaver.org.au website to gain valuable information and access resources. We also

acknowledge around eighteen minor sponsors on the back cover of the guide who contribute financially to the

program and place information on their services on the website.

The Year in Review

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A summary of this year’s highlights include:

Recommencement of the Ready for Work and Get Set for Work programs to provide education and

employment support to assist youth from the Toowoomba and Dalby regions

Continued delivery and ultimately finalisation of the State Government’s Community Learning program

in Toowoomba and Dalby

Opening of a new office at Gatton in the Lockyer Valley

Commencement of the fee-for-service Jobs through Education & Training Program (JET) with

Harristown State High School

Commencement of the Transition To Work Service (in partnership with Gateway To Training – GTT)

which supports young people for up to 12 months to access work or commence study in the

Toowoomba, Dalby and Gatton communities

Participation in various schools and career expo’s and other events to showcase the organisation and

support youth

Redevelopment and maintenance of the DISCO website

Continued coordination of the DISCO Facebook page with increased participation by the community

Continued delivery of the organisations newsletter DISCO Beat!

Participation in various community groups and agencies to showcase DISCO’s work and support youth

Continued delivery of the School Leaver program

Continuation of the ‘In School’ DISCO training awards to recognise vocational excellence

Continued marketing of DISCO at community events and in shopping centres to support young people

The continued development of team members to enhance performance and create succession

planning opportunities

Finalisation of new a Strategic Plan to take the organisation through to 2020

2015/16 Highlights

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The organisation has dramatically changed its delivery of services this year moving from supporting young people with a primarily educational focus with the delivery of the Community Learning program which had a focus on training to the Ready for Work, Get Set for Work and Transition to Work programs which have a primary focus on employment.

Importantly, although DISCO is primarily focussed on employment the organisation recognises the diverse and changing nature of the needs of young people and wherever possible we endeavour to provide assistance in many diverse ways as we assist young people through school or from school into further study or employment.

Courtesy The Foundation for Young Australians

During 2015/16 we have continued to offer the regions in which we operate a range of youth services. We have had a focus to assist young people referred from a range of partners including;

Schools

Parents

Other agencies

Police

Justice

Churches As a result of newly allocated or redirected funding our services have increased and this has impacted on the range of options available through our agency to support youth this year. Programs delivered have included:

Community Learning Program (State Government Funded) Community Learning aims to provide a supported pathway for nationally recognised training to young people who do not receive government income, employment support or assistance. Community Learning provides:-

Certificate Qualifications

Flexible learning and assessment styles

Training to lift confidence and self-esteem

Skills & experiences that support activities that lead to employment or educational opportunities

Work placements and industry visits to build knowledge and assist career development To demonstrate the numbers of clients assisted in 2015 we would highlight the following general data for the delivery of this contract in the Toowoomba and Dalby regions. The information below is for the period January – December 2015. The program concluded at the end of 2015.

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Total Number of Clients Assisted: 105 Number of Indigenous Clients: 5 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 0 Outcomes: 75

Get Set for Work Program (State Government Funded)

The Get Set for Work program (Get Set & Go!) recommenced under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work

initiative through the Department of Education & Training (DET).The organisation received a contract in late

2015 for the delivery of support to 60 clients during 2016 from its Toowoomba and Dalby sites.

The long-term delivery of this program (excluding a break which occurred during 2013/14) has made it a

favourite referral option for schools for 15 - 17 year olds who are considering employment with the program

providing a range of pre-employment skills and many young people self-refer to get into the program. It

remains popular and we are never short of candidates who register for each formal program which commence

in February and July each year.

Get Set for Work is not a general education program. It maintains a clear focus on the attainment of nationally recognised qualifications in demand by local employers. Get Set for Work has a project-based delivery model and funds the organisation to deliver customised training opportunities which include:

Nationally recognised training to gain qualifications (including foundation skills) up to Certificate III level and delivered in a community-based setting

Integrated learner support including career advice, job preparation skills and case management to accompany the delivery of training

Get Set for Work provides the tailored support that must accompany the delivery of training and the student co-contribution fees. Training and assessment services under Get Set for Work are funded under the Certificate III Guarantee.

Total Number of Clients Assisted: 62 Number of Indigenous Clients: 20 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 0 Number of Young People who have received outcomes (employment or training) as a result of our work: 21 (This work is still continuing)

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Ready for Work (State Government Funded)

The Ready for Work program (Youth Employment Support! YES) recommenced under the Skilling

Queenslanders for Work initiative through the Department of Education & Training (DET).The organisation

received a contract in July 2015 for the delivery of support to 95 clients during 2015/16 from its Toowoomba

and Dalby sites.

The long-term delivery of this program (excluding a break which occurred during 2013/14) has made it a

favourite referral option for 15 - 24 year olds who are considering employment with the program providing a

range of pre-employment skills and many young people self-refer to access the program. It remains popular

with candidates registering for intensive assistance over a 8 week period to receive support based on their

specific needs.

The program aims to provide support to assist young people to prepare for employment and a career. It achieves this through a variety of ways including:

Career Advice & Planning - Utilising tools to assist with goal setting and planning for the future

Training – A selection of courses may be able to be accessed to help you to update skills and gain a qualification

Job Preparation Support – Including preparing resumes, applications & letters; searching for vacancies, cold calling & preparing for job interviews

Work Experience – Including assistance to identify employers to undertake possible work trials

Job Placement & Follow-up Support – After clients start working, our organisation stays in touch to ensure that things are working out & provide support as required

Total Number of Clients Assisted: 95 Number of Indigenous Clients: 11 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 4 Outcomes: 33 (This work is still continuing)

Youth Support Co-ordinator Program (State Government Funded)

DISCO has continued to partner with Dalby State High School to deliver the Youth Support Co-ordinator Program. The YSC focuses on 14-17 year old young people who are at risk of not transitioning to further education, training or to work. This includes (but is not confined to) young people who:

are newly disengaged from education or training

are at risk of disengagement from education or training

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are at risk of not making a transition to further education, training or employment

are subject to a pattern of suspension

have been or are at risk of being excluded

have had enrolment in the compulsory participation phase cancelled

have a record of truancy

Total Number of Clients Assisted: 54 Number of Indigenous Clients: 2 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 0 Outcomes: 26 (This work is still continuing)

Transition to Work (Commonwealth Government Funded) Transition to Work commenced in April and provides young people aged 15-21 years with support in gaining work or enrolling into further education. DISCO (and Gateway To Training) support young people by providing intensive pre-employment assistance and work readiness skills that will enable the young person to successfully transition in to employment and/or further education and training. The following support is offered through the service:

Career Advice & Planning – Utilising tools to assist with goal setting and planning for the future

Training – Support to access a selection of courses to help to update skills and gain a qualification

Job Preparation Support – Including preparing resumes, applications & letters; searching for vacancies, cold calling & preparing for job interviews

Work Experience – Including assistance to identify employers to undertake possible work trials

Job Placement & Follow-up Support – After commencing employment DISCO keeps in touch to ensure that things are working out & provide support as required

Personal Development – Working on barriers that have been identified as an area that the client would like to improve on

Total Number of Clients Assisted: 240 Number of Indigenous Clients: 45 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 4 Outcomes: 11 (This work is still continuing)

Jobs through Education & Training (JET) (Fee for Service) The Jobs through Education & Training Program (JET) provides support for learners with diverse needs to support personal development and potentially undertake certificate qualifications. JET is a responsive program that supports partnerships between schools, registered training organisations and community-based organisations to develop innovative training projects that help disadvantaged learners in their local communities. The program aims to provide education and training support to assist young people to undertake training and develop the necessary skills to access employment or continue their education.

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Over the course of the program, JET equips young people with essential pre-employment and life skills, in addition to providing both accredited and non-accredited training to them for further learning or a professional workplace environment. Participants undertake training related to practical experiences and are connected to ‘real world’ opportunities which enable them to test their areas of interest. This includes field trips to career expo’s, workplace visits, work experience and participation in projects in the community. Total Number of Clients Assisted: 14 Number of Indigenous Clients: 0 Number of Humanitarian Refugees: 0 Outcomes (Including School Retention): 14 (This work is still continuing)

Services delivered have included:

The organisation has continued to deliver a range of independent and sometimes self-funded projects to support young people in our community. A number of these have occurred during school and term time and some have been holiday workshops. A sample of these include:

School Leaver Transition Program - Booklet / Follow Up program

DISCO ‘In School’ Training Awards

(DISCO acknowledges the Toowoomba Regional Council, Toowoomba Youth Service and other agencies as well and volunteer members of our community who provided support to allow many of these initiatives to be undertaken) Sale of products including:

Career Combat – The Parent’s Survival Guide

CAT’s Manual – Career & Transitions Resources Manual

DISCO’s Policies & Procedures

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Clients Supported

During the year DISCO supported a number of young people across a number of programs and with a range

of resources. This support was offered in Toowoomba and across South West Queensland.

Clients assisted with career, support and transition (Incl School Leaver Program) …..……………….……………………….….…......3122

Clients assisted with or into employment or further education …….………………….………………………………….………….………...67

Clients assisted with re-engagement services …………………………………………………………………………………………..……..112

Clients assisted with school retention goals ………………………………………….…………………………………………………..…......45

Total clients supported in 2015/16 (Year to date) ……………………………………….….……………………………………….…....3346

This is a decrease of 4.5% in direct client support over the previous year.

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Ebbylea Luckman

Ebbylea Luckman was referred to the Transition to Work (TtW) Service in June, 2016. Ebbylea has always had

the goal of becoming a Hairdresser and she was very determined to obtain an Apprenticeship in this

industry. We were very impressed that Ebbylea never missed her appointments that she had with her Youth

Development Officer and Employment Engagement Officer.

Before Ebbylea came to DISCO she was trying to obtain an apprenticeship and she would look for work at the

local hairdressers and even advised employers that she would happily do work experience. Ebbylea was able

to engage in some casual work at a Hairdresser but unfortunately the Hairdresser was unable to sign her up

for an apprenticeship.

Each session with Ebbylea involved goal setting, interview skills and lots of laughter and discussion about

hairstyles. Amy our Employment Engagement Officer saw so much potential in Ebbylea and she started to

reverse market her along with spending a day handing out Ebbylea’s Resume. This lead to Ebbylea gaining

an apprenticeship at A’s Hairdressing in August, 2016. We have continued to support Ebbylea in her

apprenticeship by having regular visits to her workplace and we have provided her assistance by supplying her

with a work uniform for A’s Hairdressing. Ebbylea has nothing but praise for her employer and is very happy

with the high level of training that she is receiving from them.

When we asked Ebbylea about what she liked about DISCO she said the following:-

‘You have made me feel comfortable and confident with job searching, you listened to what I wanted to do.

You have always been kind and this has made my appointments easy and pleasurable to attend’.

We look forward to seeing Ebbylea grow in her skills and we can’t wait to hear about her future success.

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Client Highlight

To further promote the organisation and the various programs and services we offer to the community and young people we are delighted this year to have delivered or supported the following activities. Shopping Centres We have continued to participate in shopping centre presentations in Dalby and Toowoomba to promote our various programs and services. By bringing our organisation more into the public view we have promoted our services and directly received referrals from parents and community stakeholders which have enabled us to help more young people. Careers & School Expos We continue to participate in careers expos around the region. Attended by a large number of agencies, as well as universities, group training companies and much more the events provide young people and parents with the opportunity to meet with a large range of organisations to discuss options for the future. DISCO recognises the value of promoting its services within the community and uses these opportunities to develop its profile and highlight the services on offer. DISCO (In School) Training Awards For five years now DISCO in Toowoomba has coordinated sponsorship with local businesses and organisations to help schools recognise vocational excellence. With more than a dozen schools and sponsors involved with these awards, (which are handed out in conjunction with the schools speech night), these awards are now embedded into the school communities and all sponsors are committed to supporting the program well into the future. To reach out to young people and recognise their achievements, promote the organisation to community stakeholders and maximise our exposure DISCO uses a range of marketing tools to promote the work we do. Highlighted on the following page are a collection of marketing items used throughout 2015/16.

Marketing & Promotional Tools

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Marketing & Promotional Tools

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During the year we have continued to work hard to promote the activities of the organisation and the work undertaken at the various offices. As the organisations budget for communication and marketing is limited, we have utilised the following mediums to help communicate our message and highlight the work we undertake. The tools we have used (as outlined below) have included:

DISCO Website

DISCO Facebook page

DISCO Newsletter – DISCO Beat!

DISCO / Toowoomba Regional Council Calendar

Direct e-mails and e-mail signature promotion

Free TV advertising

Media Releases

Our Annual Report

Advertising and promotion on corporate vehicles

Career Expo’s & Trade Shows DISCO Website The DISCO website continues to be a very effective tool to communicate about all facets of the organisation and provides information on programs and services, resources, news, information of team members and much more. It is clear from monitoring of the site that the site is accessed regularly and current tracking identifies interest across pages on the site of more than 80,000 hits and over 300 downloads a week.

DISCO Beat Newsletter The organisation continues to distribute three editions of a DISCO Beat! a year to schools, employers and community partners. We e-mail these to all stakeholders and also place this resource on our website and Facebook page. These important newsletters help to market our current work and communicate key information to the partners and supporters of the organisation.

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DISCO Facebook Page The Facebook page continues to provide instant information to many of the stakeholders we work with, particularly youth. This medium is an excellent vehicle for the placement of information and resources and is used and updated by DISCO team members.

DISCO Services Charts

The organisation recognises the importance of making sure that information on programs and services is easy to obtain by our stakeholders.

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Media Stories We have issued numerous media releases and are grateful for the support received by the local media which have included radio and television interviews, newspaper stories and promotional inserts. All of this information has helped demonstrate to the community our commitment to young people and highlighted our professionalism and passion for the work we do.

Communication

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Schools we partner with or connect through to via our Gateway To Training partner in South West Queensland:

Bell State School

Cecil Plains State School

Centenary Heights State High School

Christian Outreach College

Clifton State High School

Concordia College

Crow’s Nest State School

Dalby Christian College

Dalby State High School

Darling Downs Christian School

Downlands College

Fairholme College

Faith Lutheran College

Flexi School

Goondiwindi State High School

Harristown State High School

Highfields State Secondary College

Jandowae State School

Laidley State High School

Lockyer District State High School

Millmerran State School

Oakey State High School

Pittsworth State High School

Quinalow State School

Roma State College

Stanthorpe State High School

St George State High School

St John’s School – Roma

St Joseph’s College

St Mary’s College (Dalby)

St Mary’s College

St Saviour’s College

St Ursula’s College

The Glennie School

Toowoomba Christian College

Toowoomba Grammar School

Toowoomba State High School

Toowoomba State High School – Wilsonton Campus

Warwick State High School

Youth & Community Learning Centre

Our Partner Schools

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DISCO is fortunate to have an amazing group of committed and passionate professionals who work tirelessly to support young people throughout South West Queensland. The following information outlines team members by office and those that have moved on over the last 12 months. DISCO Team (Ruthven St Toowoomba) Michael Paton – CEO – Ruthven St – Full Time Michelle Carter – Finance Officer – Part Time Taleah Campbell – Youth Support Officer / Office Assistant – Ruthven St – Full Time Chloe Appo – School Based Officer – Part Time

Snell St Kymberley Baills – Office Manager / Transition to Work Program Manager – Full Time Hannah Lack – Youth Development Officer – Full Time Amy McCauley – Employment Engagement Officer – Full Time Jake Hurae – Youth Development Trainee – Full Time

James St Annie White – Site Manager Get Set for Work Program Manager – Full Time Bronte Jeffs – Get Set for Work Co-ordinator (In Training) – Full Time Kim Thomson – Youth Support Officer – Part Time

Contractors (Toowoomba) Roger Klaassen – IT Support – Casual John Hewitt – Web support / Marketing – Casual Mark White – Youth Work support Tony Finch – Contract Training & Practical Project support

DISCO Team (Dalby) Le-Anne Callaghan – Office Manager / Employment Engagement Officer – Full Time Leisa Finch – Youth Training Program Co-ordinator Nicole Cooper – Youth Development Officer / Youth Support Co-ordinator – Full Time Josh Fountain – Youth Development Officer – Part Time Rachel Curd – Youth Worker Trainee – Full Time Kira-Lee Dyke – Youth Support Officer – Part Time

DISCO Team (Gatton) Johno Fitch – Site Manager – Employment Engagement Officer – Full Time Dane Vallely – Youth Development Officer – Full Time Tanielle Cartes – Youth Worker Trainee – Full Time

Staff / Contractors who have departed through the Year Carissa Kennedy – Community Learning Coordinator – James St – Full Time Emma Alexander – Youth Worker – James St – Part Time Hannah Strachan – Business Administration Trainee – James St – Part Time Shelby March – Youth Worker Trainee – James St – Full Time Jessica Page – Administration Trainee – James St – Full Time Marcia Chappell – Youth Training Program Co-ordinator – Dalby – Full Time Catrina Lawrence – Employment Engagement Officer – Snell Street – Full Time

Staff Investment Days The DISCO team undertake training throughout the year and also participate in activities to recharge their batteries. Over the last 12 months the team have been out for a comedy evening and also had a retreat at the Bunya Mountains in August.

Our Team

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Our Team

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Funding & Finances As a result of the success of the organisations tender program in late 2015, the organisation financial future and fiscal position has improved. The Management Committee is confident of being able to deliver services and increase offerings to support young people in 2017. Labour costs remain the most significant expense. These costs have continued to grow and planning is underway to determine the organisations staff requirements for the upcoming year. The Management Committee and the CEO have now moved to sure up the organisations reserves which were impacted over the last 3 years due to restrictions in funding and the cost of maintaining the organisation which included both site and staff considerations.

30%

55%

10%5%

Origin of Funding 2015-16Federal

State

Self-Generated

Other

Funding & Finances

25%55%

15%

2%3%

How Funding was SpentSchool Retention /Re-engagement

Training /Employment

Administration

Marketing

Other

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As at the writing of this report DISCO has secured one new Skilling Queenslanders for Work contract for delivery of Get Set for Work from January 2017. This contract will service delivery for 90 clients in the Toowoomba, Dalby and Gatton communities. The Transition to Work Service (which is delivered in conjunction with Gateway To Training) (GTT) continues to 2020 and will be an important contract as the organisation looks to rebuild its service offerings to youth in South West Queensland. With known income and existing cash reserves the organisation can confidently prepare an operating budget for 2017. Opportunities

The DISCO Management Committee and CEO are confident that a range of known and pending opportunities will improve business for the organisation in the coming months. These potential new projects and opportunities include:

Currently proposed or lodged tenders

New and continuing funding opportunities with an NGO partner

New and continuing funding opportunities with multiple corporate partners

Sale of resources

Sale of intellectual property rights to government and corporate partners

Financial Support

The organisation has responded aggressively to the challenges with funding during the year to seek out

opportunities and has developed a number of submissions which have been directed at both the

corporate and government sectors.

This focussed and determined approach has been necessary as the organisation has been challenged

as a result of a reduction in income from government.

DISCO continues to seek out corporate support with significant success throughout the year being

achieved.

DISCO continues to sell some resources which contributes a small amount of income.

Government Support

Even though the year has been a challenging one with changes in contracts and alterations in funding

levels we need to acknowledge both the State and Commonwealth governments for their funding

assistance and support.

We send a sincere thank you to both the Commonwealth Government through the Department of

Employment and through the State Government through the Department of Education &, Training (DET).

Funding & Finances

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Corporate Partner

Funding & Finances

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Contact Details

Toowoomba Office – Head Office Suite 3 Level 1, 453 Ruthven Street, PO Box 1353 Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ph: 07 4638 3088 Fax: 07 4638 7602 Email: info@disco.org.au

Mike Paton

James Street Office 129 James Street, PO Box 1353 Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ph: 07 4632 9065 Fax: 07 4638 7602 Email: info@disco.org.au

Annie White

Snell Street Office 1 Snell Street, PO Box 1353 Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ph: 07 4638 3088 Fax: 07 4638 7602 Email: info@disco.org.au

Kym Baills

Dalby Office 169 Cunningham Street, PO Box 1247 Dalby QLD 4405 Ph: 07 4662 2147 Fax: 07 4638 7602 Email: info@disco.org.au

Le-Anne

Callaghan

Gatton Office

119 Spencer Street, Gatton QLD

4343 Ph: 07 5462 1400 Fax: 07

4638 7602 Email:

info@disco.org.au

Johno Fitch

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Financial Statements & Independent Auditors Report

Prepared by Hooper Accountants Pty Ltd Downs Industry Schools Co-operation Inc (DISCO)

ABN: 39 841 878 209

The Executive of the Downs Industry Schools Co-operation Inc (DISCO) is pleased to present on behalf of the members the financial statements of the organisation for the 2015/16 financial year. The Executive Members of the organisation for the 2015/16 financial year were:

President - Mr Neil Davy Vice President - Mr John Skerman & Mr Andrew Spradbrow Treasurer - Ms Suzanne Browning Principal Activities The Executive Members supported by Ordinary Members are pleased to confirm below a summary of the activities of the organisation for the 2015/16 financial year. The principal activity of the organisation for the period involved support for young people who are both in and out of the schooling system and to assist them to strive to reach their full potential. The organisations short term objectives are:

- Continuing to seek out new funding to support youth

- Growing the business to provide services to more young people across Queensland

- Delivering services in line with our Our Objectives, Our Vision and our Our Mission Statement

- Offering support consistently and to a high standard The organisations long term objectives are:

- To expand our services across Australia

- To maintain and be recognised as a consistently high performing youth agency by the community and government across the country

- To be recognised by the community and government as an organisation capable of initiating ideas to improve outcomes for young people

Achievement of these objectives will be measured against the following outcomes:

- Open new offices and develop new partnerships to expand our reach

- Honest, responsive and reliable relationships with our key stakeholders

- The satisfaction ratings and feedback provided by our clients

- A focus on continued improvement and quality control

- Our values and the way we respond to feedback and change

- Following our Strategic Plan and the goals we set for ourselves

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Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc

ABN 39 841 878 209

Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Hooper Accountants

PO Box 3252

100 Neil Street

Toowoomba 4350

Phone: 07 4637 9363 Fax: 07 4638 7617

Email: hooper@hooperaccountants.com.au

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209

Contents

Income and Expenditure Statement

Detailed Balance Sheet

Notes to the Financial Statements

Depreciation Schedule

Statement by Members of the Committee

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Income and Expenditure Statement

For the year ended 30 June 20162016 2015

$ $

Income

DEEWR - Youth Connections - 341,183.46

DET - GSFW 148,750.00 -

PACE Income - 15,000.00

School Leavers Program Sponsorship 10,409.09 1,350.00

Donations & Other Funding 10.00 180,856.06

Office/Admin Income - 1,000.00

Trainee Incentive 3,500.00 2,500.00

EQ – Dalby YSC 34,931.53 -

DISCO Awards Sponsorship 2,810.00 1,100.00

United Synergies/DET - Comm Learning 45,000.00 192,750.00

DET - Ready for Work 60,800.00 -

Miscellaneous income 7,504.85 -

Transition to Work 196,287.00 -

Training income 124,984.50 -

Interest received 23,486.24 19,127.20

Rent received 7,640.00 9,300.00

Total income 666,113.21 764,166.72

Expenses

Advertising and promotion 1,578.00 730.77

Audit/ Accounting Fees 5,180.92 6,386.50

Bad Debts 198.00 -

Bank Fees And Charges 669.25 279.64

Cleaning/General Maintenance 3,696.66 5,281.07

Change in market value - Balmain 10,085.31 5,389.10

DET Community Learning Materials & Equip 7,000.00 13,656.16

Computer Expenses 5,246.93 2,638.03

Conference/meeting costs 4,867.40 17,688.09

DEEWR – Youth Connections - Youth Consort 317.68 4,812.20

Depreciation 15,933.00 21,616.00

Electricity 3,051.26 5,061.10

Fees & Licenses 1,233.34 238.83

DET – GSFW - General 18,846.14 -

DET - GSFW - Training 11,837.45 5,417.43

Insurance 7,101.59 3,938.25

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Income and Expenditure Statement

For the year ended 30 June 20162016 2015

$ $

Interest Deductions 162.77 -

Internet 5,846.86 7,329.14

JET - Project Expenditure 5,118.32 296.78

Lease payments 695.73 338.00

Loss on Disposal of Assets 553.91 11,729.05

Motor Vehicle Expenses 9,923.17 9,864.81

PACE Expenditure - 3,720.51

Petty Cash Expenditure 78.72 100.76

Post, Print, Stationery & Signage 22,361.19 23,194.69

Rates & Land taxes - 3,829.99

Relocation Expenses 872.76 1,673.57

Rent 23,027.45 54,191.56

Salaries 524,747.07 494,694.12

Staff Allowances 31,520.77 31,161.21

Security - 714.13

Staff amenities 1,164.93 1,817.68

Staff training 5,573.37 6,502.88

Subscriptions & Dues 660.98 1,405.40

Sundry expenses - 909.09

Superannuation 51,575.58 50,783.42

Telephone 12,499.43 13,458.06

Transition to Work 6,850.29 -

Travelling Expenses 2,254.87 3,889.01

Uniforms 1,461.50 556.79

Workcover 1,974.72 2,423.19

Young Parents Program - 18.40

DET – Ready for Work 502.40 -

DET - YSC Dalby 793.47 3,834.05

Total expenses 807,063.19 821,569.46

Profit (loss) from ordinary activities (140,949.98) (57,402.74)

Net profit (loss) attributable to the association (140,949.98) (57,402.74)

Opening retained profits 520,416.24 577,818.98

Net profit (loss) attributable to the association (140,949.98) (57,402.74)

Closing retained profits 379,466.26 520,416.24

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Detailed Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016

Note 2016 2015$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets

DISCO - Bendigo Bank 8518 18,688.11 4,560.60

Petty Cash 400.00 400.00

Deposits Paid - 80.00

Bendigo Savings 1702 81,423.36 142,493.30

Bendigo TD One - 3673 107,331.56 104,804.97

Bendigo TD Two - 1408 120,940.00 120,940.00

Bendigo TD Three - 7325 104,565.28 104,565.28

Cash and Cash Equivalents 100.00 -

Total Cash Assets 433,448.31 477,844.15

Receivables

Trade and other receivables 2,750.00 47,181.13

Total Receivables 2,750.00 47,181.13

Total Current Assets 436,198.31 525,025.28

Non-Current Assets

Other Financial Assets

Balmain Trilogy - PFM Fund (On Call) 932.69 2,765.43

Balmain Trilogy - PFM Fund (90 Day) 4,199.78 12,452.35

Total Other Financial Assets 5,132.47 15,217.78

Property, Plant and Equipment

Furniture & Fittings 13,619.18 13,619.18

Less: Accumulated depreciation (5,164.00) (3,642.00)

Motor vehicles - at cost 123,293.00 111,402.00

Less: Accumulated depreciation (48,001.00) (36,118.00)

Computer Equipment 24,395.57 17,305.57

Less: Accumulated depreciation (14,670.00) (10,979.00)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 93,472.75 91,587.75

Total Non-Current Assets 100,509.03 106,805.53

Total Assets 536,787.34 631,830.81

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Detailed Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016

Note 2016 2015$ $

Current Liabilities

Payables

Trade creditors - 640.20

Total Payables - 640.20

Financial Liabilities

Bendigo Visa Account 6628 449.53 1,814.75

Total Financial Liabilities 449.53 1,814.75

Current Tax Liabilities

GST clearing 19,079.65 2,735.00

PAYG Withholding Payable 11,114.00 5,607.00

Total Tax Liabilities 30,193.65 8,342.00

Provisions

Provision for Holiday Pay 31,921.76 39,833.37

Provision for Sick Pay 71,973.09 54,421.34

Total Current Provisions 103,894.85 94,254.71

Total Current Liabilities 134,538.03 105,051.66

Non-Current Liabilities

Financial Liabilities

HP - Bendigo Bank - Hyundai Accent Hatch 14,398.20 -

Total Financial Liabilities 14,398.20 -

Provisions

Employee Benefits - Provision for LSL 8,304.85 6,362.91

Total Non-Current Provisions 8,304.85 6,362.91

Total Non-Current Liabilities 22,703.05 6,362.91

Total Liabilities 157,241.08 111,414.57

Net Assets 379,546.26 520,416.24

Members' Funds

Accumulated surplus (deficit) 379,546.26 520,416.24

Total Members' Funds 379,546.26 520,416.24

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Notes to the Financial StatementsFor the year ended 30 June 2016

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the

Associations Incorporations Act of Queensland. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account

changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been

adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

(a) Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)

Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.

The depreciable amount of all PPE is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the

time the asset is held ready for use.

Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives

of the improvements.

(b) Impairment of Assets

At the end of each reporting period, the entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine

whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of

the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value.

Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the income statement.

(c) Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of

the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.

(d) 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 reasonably measured. Provisions are

measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.

(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid

investments with original maturities of three months or less.

(f) Revenue and Other Income

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade

discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when

recognising revenue.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate

inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.

Grant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of

receipt.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(g) Leases

Leases of PPE, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership,

are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the

leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease

payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for that period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Lease

payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in

the period in which they are incurred.

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Notes to the Financial StatementsFor the year ended 30 June 2016

(h) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not

recoverable from the Tax 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 the expense. Receivables and payables in the assets and liabilities statement are shown inclusive of GST.

(i) Investments

Investments held are originally recognised at cost, which includes transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at fair

value which is equivalent to their market bid price at the end of the reporting period. Movements in fair value are recognised

through an equity reserve.

(j) Trade and Other Payables

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received

by the association during the reporting period, which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the

amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Depreciation Schedule for the year ended 30 June, 2016

DISPOSAL ADDITION DEPRECIATION PROFIT LOSS

Total Priv OWDV Date Consid Date Cost Value T Rate Deprec Priv CWDV Upto + Above Total - Priv

Furniture & Fittings

2 J1 Alpine Airconditioner

- James Street

1,892.00 08/08/12 1,892 0.00 1,527 0 0 1,527 P 6.67 126 0 1,401 0 0 0 0

3 J2 Office Furniture -

James Street

2,115.00 12/02/10 2,115 0.00 800 0 0 800 D 20.00 160 0 640 0 0 0 0

6 D1 - Office Furniture -

Dalby

2,273.00 30/08/10 2,273 0.00 1,132 0 0 1,132 D 16.67 189 0 943 0 0 0 0

7 Sharp 60" TV + Wall

Mount

1,359.09 03/06/14 1,359 0.00 790 0 0 790 D 40.00 316 0 474 0 0 0 0

8 Carpet - Ruthven Street 1,809.09 26/03/15 1,809 0.00 1,689 0 0 1,689 D 25.00 422 0 1,267 0 0 0 0

9 Fujitsu Reverse Cycle

Air Con

3,800.00 08/04/15 3,800 0.00 3,742 0 0 3,742 D 6.67 250 0 3,492 0 0 0 0

10 S7 - 20% Office

Furniture - Ruthven St

371.00 16/05/06 371 0.00 297 0 0 297 D 20.00 59 0 238 0 0 0 0

13,619 9,977 0 0 9,977 1,522 0 8,455

Deduct Private Portion 0

Net Depreciation 1,522

Motor Vehicles

1 S5 - 2011 Toyota Bus

567RYB - Station

46,539.00 06/12/11 46,539 0.00 29,088 0 0 29,088 P 12.50 5,817 0 23,271 0 0 0 0

3 D2 - Kia Rio 063RZQ -

Twmba

16,197.60 07/12/11 16,198 0.00 10,851 0 0 10,851 D 12.50 1,356 0 9,495 0 0 0 0

4 D3 - 2012 Toyota Bus

011SVV - Dalby

48,664.70 01/02/13 48,665 0.00 35,345 0 0 35,345 D 12.50 4,418 0 30,927 0 0 0 0

5 Hyundai Accent Active

Hatch

0.00 11,891 0.00 0 0 20/04/16 11,891 11,891 D 12.50 292 0 11,599 0 0 0 0

123,293 75,284 0 11,891 87,175 11,883 0 75,292

Deduct Private Portion 0

Net Depreciation 11,883

Downs Industry Schools Co-Operation Inc ABN 39 841 878 209Depreciation Schedule for the year ended 30 June, 2016

DISPOSAL ADDITION DEPRECIATION PROFIT LOSS

Total Priv OWDV Date Consid Date Cost Value T Rate Deprec Priv CWDV Upto + Above Total - Priv

Computer Equipment

4 S4 - Dell laptops x6 - St 4,358.00 20/02/11 4,358 0.00 447 30/06/16 0 0 447 D 50.00 223 0 0 0 0 224 0

5 S9 - Desktop x2 & laptop

- St

2,883.00 22/11/11 2,883 0.00 0 30/06/16 0 0 0 P 33.33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6 S10 - Dell x 2 laptops - St 2,076.00 06/03/12 2,076 0.00 0 30/06/16 0 0 0 P 33.33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 S11 - Itech-Switch for

Server - St

2,206.00 20/01/13 2,206 0.00 1,307 30/06/16 0 0 1,307 P 16.67 368 0 0 0 0 939 0

8 S12 - Dell Projector 4220 -

S t

1,180.00 19/03/13 1,180 0.00 910 0 0 910 P 10.00 118 0 792 0 0 0 0

10 2x Dell Inspiron 15 3000

Series

1,089.08 19/07/14 1,089 0.00 744 0 0 744 D 33.33 248 0 496 0 0 0 0

11 5x Laptops 1,759.09 25/06/15 1,759 0.00 1,749 0 0 1,749 D 33.33 583 0 1,166 0 0 0 0

12 S13 - Dell Inspiration

17R laptop x2-St

1,754.40 19/03/13 1,754 0.00 1,169 0 0 1,169 D 33.33 390 0 779 0 0 0 0

13 Inspiron 17 5000 Series

laptop - MP

0.00 1,090 0.00 0 0 25/11/15 1,090 1,090 D 50.00 326 0 764 0 0 0 0

14 Office IT &

Communication setup -

Gatton

0.00 3,000 0.00 0 0 09/04/16 3,000 3,000 D 20.00 136 0 2,864 0 0 0 0

15 Office IT &

Communication setup -

Snell

0.00 3,000 0.00 0 0 09/04/16 3,000 3,000 D 20.00 136 0 2,864 0 0 0 0

24,395 6,326 0 7,090 13,416 2,528 0 9,725

Deduct Private Portion 0

Net Depreciation 2,528

Downs Industry Schools CO-OPerofion Inc ABN 39841 878209Stolemenf by Members of the Committee

For the yeor ended 30 June 2016

The Committee hos determined Ihot the o550cioiion is not o reporting entity Grid Ihot this speciol purpose finonciol reportshould be prepored in occordonce with the occouniing policies outlined in Note I to the finonciol stolements

In the opinion of the Committee the Income Grid Expenditure Stolement, Stolement of Finonciol Position, Grid Notes to theFinonciol Stolemenls:

I. Presents fomy the finonciol position of Downs Industry Schools CO-OPerotion Inc OS o130 June 2016 Grid its performonce tothe yeor ended on Ihot dote

2. A1 the dole of this stolemeni, there ore reosonoble grounds to believe Ihot the o550ciotion will be oble to poy its debts OSGrid when they foil due

This stolement is mode in occordonce with o resolution of the Committee ond is signed for Grid on beholf of the Committee

President

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Treosurer

Dote

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

To the members of Downs Industry Schools Co-Operations Inc

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Downs Industry Schools Co-Operations Inc,

which comprises the Detailed Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016, and the Income and Expenditure

Statement for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and

other explanatory information and the Statement by Members of the Committee.

Management’s responsibility for the financial report

Management of the Downs Industry Schools Co-Operations Inc are responsible for the preparation and

fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and

Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and for such internal control as Management determine is necessary

to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that are free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our

audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with

relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain

reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in

the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the

assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report whether due to fraud or error. In

making those assessment, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Associations preparation

and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate

in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s

internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used

and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by Management as well as evaluating the

overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian

professional accounting bodies.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Darling

Downs Schools Co-Operation Inc as at 30 June 2016 and of its financial performance and its cash flows

for the year then ended on that date and complies with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent

described in Note 1.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the

basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling management’s

reporting responsibilities. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

Date: 21 October 2016 ________________________________

Hooper Accountants

Jim Rawlings

Toowoomba, Qld 4350