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Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd

Annual report 2011


Chairman and Chief Executive Director’s Report 2

Governance Statement 6

Board of Directors 7

Medical Director’s Report 8

Who we are 10

We are here... for people with dementia and carers 11

We are here... for the health and care sectors 12

We are here... for the community 14

Our members and supporters 15

Directors’ Report 16

Directors’ qualifications, experience and special responsibilities 18

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 19

Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements 20

Statement of Comprehensive Income 21

Statement of Financial Position 22

Statement of Recognised Income 23

Statement of Cash Flows 24

Notes to the Concise Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2011 25

Directors’ Declaration 27

Independent Auditor’s Report 28

Contents

Cover photo: The Alzheimer’s Australia WA Friends in Harmony Choir comprising of people with dementia and their carers.

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Vision A society committed to preventing dementia, while valuing and supporting people who live with it.

Purpose

To advance the interests of people living with dementia through advocacy, education, support and research.

Philosophy Dementia is a human experience rather than just a biological condition. We therefore offer a holistic approach in our care that respects the individuality of people living with dementia.

Values • Understanding the unique needs of people

living with dementia.

• Recognising people as our greatest strength.

• Investing in partnerships.

• Treating people with respect and dignity.

• Encouraging innovation and creativity.

• Being transparent, accountable and sustainable.

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Centre of Excellence

The most prominent among those is the finalising of the design development plans for the proposed Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care which will be built on the Bentley campus of Curtin University.

Together with our architectural consultants, a great deal of work has gone into designing a building that reflects in every way, the important features of good design for dementia. To support this work the organisation was able to negotiate with the State Government, through the office of the Premier, a funding arrangement that made available the amount of $2 million to progress the design work.

Annual Tea Dance

There were also important events that either already have a long history or were built on the success of a similar event in previous years. The Annual Tea Dance for people living with dementia took place in August 2010 and it resonates with many whose experience includes the much cherished Sunday afternoon “Tea Dances” that were staged around the city in years gone by and which for many was the only form of a weekly outing.

The use of the Government House Ballroom adds prestige to this already important event and this year was the 16th occasion when the organisation staged the Tea Dance.

Equipping people working in health and aged care

In recent years, the importance of conducting an annual symposium of one kind or another has gained acceptance among health professionals. This last year two such events took place, the first being the “Many Voices” Symposium which focussed on the less known dementias and the problems of the more marginalised who have

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The 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Australia WA Tea Dance celebrates nostalgic music and dance for people with dementia and their carers at the Government House Ballroom.

If 2010 was a year of recovery, then 2011 has been one of growth and development, a year when many of our plans began to take form with the promise of completion in the near future.

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dementia. These include people with younger onset dementia, those from various ethnic communities, people who are gay and those with a down syndrome and other similar mental health conditions. The two day event attracted some 200 participants who shared, and much appreciated the varied program.

The second symposium was a two and a half day state conference in partnership with Aged and Community Care Services Western Australia (ACSWA). It was attended by 400 delegates who participated in a program supported by a number of national and international speakers.

The title of the event, “It’s about more, It’s about time” put the spotlight on both the aged person and those living with dementia. It was the first time such a collaboration had taken place and from the success of the event, it will not be the last.

Wedged between these two events was a visit to Western Australia by Dr Bill Thomas, a world authority on ageing and the creator of the “Eden Alternative” model of care that Alzheimer’s Australia WA has embraced.

Dr Bill Thomas’s visit was the culmination of a project that was the winner of the Melita Law Memorial grant that is made available for staff to apply for, and this year was won by Elizabeth Barnes from our Albany office. The visit was a spectacular success and left a lasting impression on many.

Productivity Commission’s report into aged care

The work of the Productivity Commission into a report on “Caring for Older Australians” gained momentum early in 2011 when a draft of the report was released. Of concern was the fact that there was no mention of dementia in the report’s recommendations. This is despite our earlier Access Economics Report on “Caring Places in Australia” predicting that there would be a shortfall of 24,000 caring places in WA by 2050 and more than half of people in residential facilities have dementia.

In concert with Alzheimer’s Australia and other State and Territory Associations, our organisation has continued to petition for greater awareness of dementia in all its forms and recognition for the need for governments to make greater contributions to the dementia initiative.

Global partnerships

Globally, the word dementia is resonating in different ways and is being heard by international agencies such as the World Health Organisation and the United Nations. With the support from the Drysdale Family Charitable Trust, Alzheimer’s Australia WA staff continue to work with other Alzheimer’s Associations in the Asia Pacific region.

Workshop and training opportunities have taken our staff to Pakistan, India and Bangladesh and the organisation has signed up for another Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) “Twinning Program” to work with and mentor those supporting people with dementia in Bangladesh.

Of equal importance is the fact that Pam Nichols, one of our education staff, spent close to six months working as a volunteer at the World Health Organisation in Geneva (Switzerland) assisting in the production of the World Health Organisation World Report on Dementia.


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Perth to host 2015 international conference

Our links with Alzheimer’s Disease International remains very strong as was evident by Alzheimer’s Australia WA being announced as the successful bidder for the 2015 conference which will be staged in Perth.

The case for support for the application to host the event was presented to the Alzheimer’s Disease International Board at their meeting in Toronto, Canada by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in March 2011. The bid had strong support from the State Government, the State Department of Health, the City of Perth, Curtin University and leading aged care organisations. Winning the bid against a very strong international field was a major achievement and one that the Board and staff are very proud of.

National projects

Nationally, Alzheimer’s Australia WA continues to be an active member of Alzheimer’s Australia, participating in national projects and joining in the fight to retain dementia as a national health priority.

Work has progressed to develop a new identity, a new brand that will position dementia in a way not attempted before. With dementia as the third leading cause of death and soon to be the first, the time has come for a more aggressive approach. One event that achieves this outcome and which is now being staged in other states is the Memory Walk. Held for the second time in September 2010, more than 900 people participated in a high profile event at Curtin University, raising more than $100,000.

National President

We want to welcome the appointment of well-known communicator, businesswoman and media personality Ita Buttrose AO, OBE as the new President Elect of Alzheimer’s Australia.

Ita has been Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs in Sydney and has been appointed to the Boards of Australian Consolidated Press, News Ltd Australia and Prudential Corporation.

She has held a long interest in health and ageing issues and has served on a number of Boards of community and health services organisations. Her father had dementia and she knows all too well the many issues associated with caring for a person with dementia.

We believe her appointment will give a greater voice to Alzheimer’s Australia and her support and work will benefit all living with dementia.

Our members

Membership continues to be an important part of the organisation as a strong and active member base gives us the strength in numbers to better advocate on behalf of people living with dementia.

This year, we have more than 2800 individual members of the organisation, an increase of 400 on the previous year. In addition Alzheimer’s Australia WA also enjoys the support of 47 corporate members.

Corporate partners

This year, we are excited to announce our three new Silver Memories corporate partners; Marsh Pty Ltd, Invocare and Statewide Insurance Brokers.

Marsh Pty Ltd

Marsh Pty Ltd is a world leader in delivering risk and insurance services and solutions. From its founding in 1871 through to the present day, Marsh has provided thought leadership and pioneering innovation for clients and the insurance industry.

Marsh is committed to investing in programs which benefit and support local communities.

As part of the partnership with us, staff from Marsh have chosen Alzheimer’s Australia WA as their charity of the year for a three year period and have volunteered to work on a regular basis with members of our Mary Chester Club, a day centre for people with dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Australia’s new National President Ita Buttrose AO

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Invocare

Invocare owns and operates a number of Perth’s leading funeral directors such as Chipper Funerals, Oakwood Funerals, Purslow Funerals and Mareena Purslowe and Associates.

Together they share a proud history of service and care to local families that stretches back to well over 110 years.

As well as providing information and support at a most difficult time when planning and arranging a funeral, they have a strong focus on community education and support and will be providing courses and programs on understanding grief and loss to staff, carers and supporters of Alzheimer’s Australia WA.

Statewide Insurance Brokers

Statewide Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd is a proudly West Australian owned company, formed in 1970. A continually profitable and well respected general insurance brokerage, its mission is to provide an expert and exceptional service, acting for its clients in the provision of insurance advice, placement and related financial services.

We have enjoyed a long working relationship with Statewide and have valued the advice and support given by the company over many years.

The Board is hopeful that the number of corporate supporters will increase in future years.

Farewell

On a more sombre note, this year also saw the passing of the Reverend Frank Drysdale, the inventor of “Numero”, a mathematical card game that continues to produce income for the organisation.

Frank had lived with dementia for many years and was a Honorary Life Member of the organisation.

Directors

This year two new Directors joined the Board after being elected by the members. Andrew Hogan and Amanda Mitchell-Lewis filled vacancies after Margi Shipley and Sonya Smart resigned.

The Board also appointed Dr Sean Maher as its new Medical Director following the resignation of Dr Alan McCutcheon who had held the position for more than 20 years.

The Board, staff and our dedicated volunteers deserve special mention for the way they have supported the continued growth of the organisation and created an environment that is condusive to innovation.

Finally our thanks to our sponsors, donors, supporters and in particular the Australian Government and the State Government who continue to provide the resources necessary to continue the work that is so crucial to the many West Australians that live with dementia.

Craig MasareiChairman

Frank J Schaper Chief Executive Officer


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Governance Statement

The Company

Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd is a Company Limited by Guarantee.

The Board

The Board is the governing body of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd and its powers are as set out in the constitution of the organisation. The adoption of any proposed changes to the constitution is subject to the approval of the membership. The Constitution is available on the Alzheimer’s Australia WA website - www.fightdementia.org.au/wa

The Board consists of up to nine (9) elected Directors, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Medical Director and up to two non-elected Directors.

With the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and the Medical Director appointed to the Board from time to time, no person may be a Director unless that person is a Member of the Company or is the Nominated Representative of a Corporate Member.

The Executives of the Company are:

1. the Chairman

2. the Vice-Chairman

3. the Treasurer; and

4. the Chief Executive Officer

Directors, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, do not receive any remuneration for their services to Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd.

Role of the Board

The Board is responsible for the overall governance of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd. This includes setting and periodically reviewing strategic direction, monitoring the company’s achievements, reviewing the financial performance of the organisation and setting policy.

The Board and the Chief Executive Officer

The Board is responsible for the appointment and employment conditions of the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer’s role is to lead the organisation, be responsible for its culture, the employment of staff and the financial management and control. He or she develops the business strategy in collaboration with senior management and implements it once it is approved by the Board.

Board Committees

To improve its efficiency and effectiveness, the Board delegates tasks to its Executive and other committees as may be required from time to time. The Executive is responsible for risk management, audit and compliance, occupational health and safety, staff remunerations and investments.

The Board has appointed an Occupational Health and Safety Committee consisting of a representative group of staff and the convenor of which is appointed by the Board and which reports to the Executive Committee. From time to time, the Board also appoints a research committee to review research policy and proposals and a policy committee to review company policy. The Board has also created a “Board Charter” that sets out in more detail, the responsibilities of the Board and its Directors.

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DirectorMrs Jenny Watt

DirectorMrs Margaret Shipley

(Retired in November 2010)

DirectorDr Sean Maher

DirectorMr Tony Ramshaw

Board of Directors

DirectorMs Tonia Zeeman

DirectorMr Andrew Hogan

DirectorMs Amanda Mitchell-Lewis

CEO, Company SecretaryMr Frank Schaper

ChairmanMr Craig Masarei

Vice-chairmanMrs Jenny Rogers

Honorary TreasurerMr Nick di Lorenzo

DirectorMs Terry Phillips


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One of the most notable events in the study of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) this year was the release of new guidelines for making the diagnosis of dementia due to AD, as well as the diagnosis of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI).

New diagnostic criteria

The National Institute of Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association in the USA formed three working groups to revise the diagnostic criteria for AD, MCI and also the long “pre-clinical” phase during which AD pathology is quietly occurring but before there are symptoms. The new guidelines incorporate knowledge gained about what goes wrong in the brain and how the condition progresses.

New pieces of the jigsaw

The fundamental problems causing damage to brain cells or the “pathophysiology” are still being investigated, with new pieces of the jigsaw emerging all the time. Whatever the causes, the process results in the accumulation of a protein called beta amyloid (“plaques” seen under the microscope), which causes damage to how brain cells communicate with each other via their junctions (“synapses”).

Further damage occurs to important proteins in brain cells causing them to lose their structure (“tangles” seen under the microscope) and they eventually die. This results in the loss of the complexity and connections in the brain, as well as the brain shrinking.

Protein accumulates long before symptoms

The accumulation of beta amyloid occurs over many years, probably 10 to 15 years before symptoms occur. We can detect this now via a nuclear medicine scan of the brain which highlights the amyloid. We can also see changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of beta amyloid.

As more damage occurs, we can detect this via measuring other proteins (“tau”) in CSF, as well as seeing worsening brain functioning on nuclear medicine PET scans. Eventually shrinkage or “atrophy” is seen on MRI and CAT scans.

Some people will have symptoms earlier than others. Generally, people with a strong educational background or who have kept very mentally active won’t develop symptoms until they have quite a lot of damage.

AD vs MCI

The importance of the new guidelines for diagnosing people who have symptoms due to MCI or AD is that they help to define memory problems due to AD, as opposed to memory problems due to other causes of dementia. The guidelines are meant to be useful in an ordinary clinical setting and don’t mean that it is necessary to have lots of scans or lumbar punctures to make a diagnosis of AD.

The guidelines about the “pre-clinical” phase are meant to provide a common language and understanding for researchers to approach further studies. A lot more research needs to occur before we can make sensible use of the sort of tests mentioned above.

For example, if you have a nuclear medicine scan showing amyloid when you are 65 and perfectly well, what does that mean in terms of your risk of developing AD later? Would you want to take a hypothetical treatment to prevent AD when you are otherwise well, if the treatment had a good chance of resulting in side effects?

More studies are now underway that will contribute to our understanding of these issues.

AIBL Study

One such research project is the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle (AIBL) Study that has been running since 2006 and is following over 1000 people with a mix of healthy controls, minor memory problems, MCI and AD for five years.

These participants have had profiles of memory, lifestyle habits, blood tests, brain scans and some with CSF tests. This will help researchers to understand who is at risk of getting MCI and AD. Early detection gives an opportunity to provide treatments or other interventions such as lifestyle changes. Interim results are emerging, such as 18 percent of normal, healthy 60 to 69 year olds show amyloid on their brain scan. This rises to 65 percent of those over 80. Final results will take another year or two to analyse.

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Research into medical treatment

Treatments aimed at clearing beta amyloid or stopping it being made have been effective in genetically engineered mice, but not in people. It may be that these treatments would be effective if they were started earlier, before there was significant loss of brain tissue. This means being able to detect people earlier who are at risk of getting AD and having trials of treatment before they get symptoms. This underscores the importance of having good epidemiological information from studies like the AIBL study.

Research into zinc and copper

New information about the pathophysiology of AD continues to emerge. A University of Melbourne group have been investigating the significance of metals in the brain.

Zinc and copper are involved in signalling at the synapse and zinc in particular is necessary for many different signals. Zinc gets bound to amyloid plaques and is therefore less available for signalling and maintaining vital brain cell mechanisms, so nerve transmission suffers. In addition, the zinc is concentrated in plaques around the synapse which stops another important protein from pumping iron out of the brain cell.

The extra iron can then contribute to “oxidative” damage to vital cell proteins and damage to the brain cell. Trials of a new compound (PBT2), which helps release zinc from plaques, has shown dramatic effects in mice with improved cognitive performance and increases the numbers and complexity of brain cells. Early trials in humans are promising. (Please don’t infer from this that taking zinc supplements is beneficial!).

Important to reduce our risk

There is still much that one can do to reduce one’s risk of developing dementia or to slow decline if one has MCI. The preventative advice given in the Alzheimer’s Australia “Mind Your Mind” program may not seem very “hi tech”, but it is based upon a wealth of evidence.

In one study, an aerobic exercise program three times per week for 6 months in a group of sedentary older people resulted in an increase in the size of the memory area of their brains seen on MRI scans. Another study in Perth showed that a similar exercise program in people with memory problems resulted in an improvement in memory and thinking that lasted for 18 months.

So, keeping physically and mentally active, a healthy diet, controlling weight, blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol is all vital advice.

Dementia care must remain a priority

The quality of dementia care remains an increasingly important consideration. The proposed Centre of Excellence for Dementia Care will enable Alzheimer’s Australia WA to innovate, drive and partner evidence based research into all aspects of dementia care.

It is a very exciting development and I’m certain will deliver real improvements in everyday care for people with dementia and their carers.

Dr Sean MaherHonorary Medical Director


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Who we are

As the largest Alzheimer’s organisation in the country, we employ more than 200 staff and engage hundreds of volunteers as we provide services throughout the State for more than 24,000 Western Australians who are living with dementia, and their families and carers.

Metropolitan and regional offices

Alzheimer’s Australia WA operates two metropolitan offices, five regional offices and one regional branch.

Our main office, located in Shenton Park, houses our extensive Library and Resource Centre, the Day Respite Centre, Respite Services, Support Services, and an Assistive Technology Demonstration Room.

It also provides a base for a range of specialist services including the 24-hour helpline, respite placements and a Younger Person’s Service designed to meet the special needs of people diagnosed with dementia under 65 years.

The second metropolitan office, based in Wembley, houses our Research and Consultancy Services, Education Services and the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Services.

Five regional offices and mobile dementia teams provide services throughout the State. These are located in Albany, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Mandurah and York. Regional staff and mobile teams provide a range of services that can include; in-home respite, Host Clubs, Carer Support Groups and Living with Memory Loss courses. Day, evening and overnight respite is offered through our Hawthorn House Centre in Albany.

The Rockingham branch, which is made up of dedicated volunteers, provides support and respite services to people with dementia and their families.

National links and accreditations

Alzheimer’s Australia WA is part of a federation of Alzheimer’s organisations throughout Australia. While remaining independent, it benefits from the many joint client service and general education and advocacy programs that are conducted nationally.

As a Registered Training Organisation, Alzheimer’s Australia WA is able to provide nationally recognised training programs on behalf of the Australian Government. The organisation is also an authorised provider of endorsed courses for the Royal College of Nursing Australia.

International links

Keeping in touch with Alzheimer’s and dementia organisations throughout the world assists Alzheimer’s Australia WA to stay at the forefront of dementia care research and medical breakthroughs in the area.

The organisation is an active member of key international dementia organisations, in particular Alzheimer’s Disease International and the ADI Asia-Pacific Forum.

Investing in staff

Alzheimer’s Australia WA believes in the value of our people and is committed to investing in our staff to develop their skills and talents to ensure our programs and services are of the highest quality.

We also encourage and facilitate staff attendance at conferences and seminars where they can present the results of their research into service delivery models to local, national and international audiences.

During the year, staff presented papers at a range of national and international conferences.

Supporting our staff

The organisation’s staff well-being plan includes a range of free initiatives including gym membership, fitness classes and employee assistance services for staff and their families. Staff are encouraged to take part in social and fundraising events to benefit both our organisation and other charities.

For the past 29 years, Alzheimer’s Australia WA has been working to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

Today, we are the peak charity providing support and advocacy for Australians living with dementia and their families and is at the forefront of quality research and education programs.

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We are here... for the health and care sectors

Alzheimer’s Australia WA is committed to improve the quality of dementia care in the health and aged care sectors. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we provide specialist dementia training and advice to:

• WA universities;

• Care organisations;

• Health professionals; and

• Staff and volunteers of aged and community care organisations providing services to people with dementia.

During the year, more than 4,430 personnel working in the health and aged care sectors attended 166 dementia education courses and workshops.

As a statewide service, Alzheimer’s Australia WA delivered this training across the metropolitan area and everywhere from Broome in the north, Albany and Denmark in the south, and Kalgoorlie and Esperance in the east of the state.

Training included courses and workshops on topics such as:

• Positive Dementia Care;

• Effective Dementia Care;

• Dementia care in hospitals;

• Depression and dementia;

• Intellectual Disability and Dementia;

• Assistive Technology in Dementia;

• Reminiscence and Life Story;

• Nature in Dementia Care; and

• Younger onset dementia.

Many of Alzheimer’s Australia WA courses have also been endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia and attract Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points.

Creating opportunities

Alzheimer’s Australia WA believes in empowering the next generation of health and aged care professionals by providing training and work placements for students from the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Notre Dame University, Challenger TAFE, and Marr Mooditj College.

In the last year, we provided placement opportunities to students studying medicine, occupational therapy, social work, nursing and aged care studies at vocational, undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

Built and landscape environment consultancy

The organisation provides in-depth and individual consultancy services to aged care providers, architects and the health sector on the built and natural environment.

Alzheimer’s Australia WA believes that a person with dementia “feels” an environment more than sees it. There is evidence that as a person with dementia’s cognitive abilities

decline, they become more intuitive to the social and physical world around them.

This places paramount importance on ensuring the built and landscaped environment “feels” appropriate to a person with dementia.

The courses “Building and design in dementia care” and “Nature in dementia care” are workshops offered several times a year to audiences that include architects, town planners and aged care and hospital facility managers.

For the aged care and health sectors in 2010/2011, we provided:

Education and training workshop attendees 4,437

Nationally recognised training hours 563

Built environment consultations 10

Assistive Technology Workshops 4


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Our team of specialist staff including registered nurses, occupational therapists and experienced support workers provide a wide range of person-centred services to people with dementia throughout the State including:

• In-home respite – available throughout the Perth metropolitan area;

• Centre-based respite – available five days a week at the Mary Chester Club at Shenton Park;

• Overnight and day centre-based respite at Hawthorn Community Respite House in Albany;

• Host Clubs that bring together a group of people with dementia in a community setting;

• Friendship Clubs that enable people with dementia to continue active participation in the community;

• A Saturday club for younger people with dementia;

• Mobile Dementia Regional Teams that offer respite and support services and assist clients to access community-based respite services in regional areas. Teams are located in the Great Southern, Goldfields, Central Wheatbelt and Peel regions: and

• Specialist advice on the use of assistive technology that can be used by people with dementia and their families to provide support for caring tasks and activities.

Our highly trained counsellors and social workers provide a range of support programs for carers and people with dementia including:

• Counselling either by telephone, email, face to face office visit and home visits when the person is unable to get to the office.

• A 24-hour Helpline is available to people throughout Western Australia. Qualified and experienced staff are available to provide advice and support to carers and people with dementia at all hours.

• The Living with Memory Loss Program is designed for people in the early stages of dementia and their family and friends. It incorporates a series of education, information and support workshops;

• Carer Support Groups are facilitated in metropolitan and regional areas of WA. They offer emotional and mutual support as well as information to family and friends caring for a person with dementia

• Carer Coffee Mornings provide a forum for family and friends to hear a guest speaker talk on a topic of interest. They provide opportunities for carers to meet with others who are caring for a person with dementia.

We are here... for people with dementia and carersAlzheimer’s Australia WA plays an important role in ensuring people living with dementia have access to the best care and support programs.

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• Special topic sessions are held for family carers covering topics including Ambiguous Loss, Positive Living and Information on Residential Care. These have been facilitated in regional WA and outer metropolitan areas and in Perth.

• The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service - made up of a team of specialist clinicians providing statewide intervention services to support carers of people with dementia whose behaviours impact on their care; and

• An extensive Library and Resource collection containing over 5,500 books, DVDs, journals available free to members of the organisation.

Advocacy

Alzheimer’s Australia WA believes in giving a voice to people with dementia and their carers.

Our Consumer Advisory Committees, mostly comprised of carers, meet regularly to identify issues related to people living with dementia. These issues are provided to the organisation’s executive team and the Board for further action.

This allows the organisation to better advocate on behalf of consumers and ensure the issues raised receive the proper attention and consideration they deserve.

Services driving our research

The care and support services provided through Alzheimer’s Australia WA is critical in the research culture of the organisation.

Our services are continually evaluated and researched to ensure our models of care adhere to best practice principles. What we learn through our research is adapted and then taught through our workshops and courses for health professionals and those working in the aged care industry.

While our services are constantly adapting to needs, our focus remains the same.

For people with dementia and their carers in 2010/2011, we provided:

Counselling (helpline and NDSP) contacts 6,280

Counselling (HACC) hours 210

Carer Support Group hours 3,952

Early Intervention Program hours 3,159

Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service referrals

676

Metropolitan Centre-based respite hours 19,377

Metropolitan in-home respite hours 29,654

Albany respite hours 19,892

Kalgoorlie respite hours 1,893

Mandurah respite hours 5,871

York respite hours 1,916

Care coordination hours 2,030

Education courses for carers – hours 501

Friends in Harmony Choir sessions 55


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We are here… for the community

During the year, more than 3,000 members of the community attended over 400 hours of seminars, events and activities.

These workshops and programmes were held regularly throughout the Perth metropolitan area, and across the state including Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Dowerin, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Kellerberrin, Jigalong, Newdegate and Wagin.

Dementia Awareness Week

“Worried about your memory?” was the theme of Dementia Awareness Week held in September 2010.

The highlight of the national awareness raising week was the successful Memory Walk held at Curtin University. With the support of Memory Walk Ambassadors West Coast Eagles legend Glen Jakovich and 6PR’s Tony McManus, the event attracted more than 900 participants and raised over $100,000 for dementia support and care programs.

Mind your Mind®

Exploring the seven lifestyle changes that people can make to reduce their risk of dementia is the focus of the “Mind your Mind” program which is conducted annually throughout the State.

In the past year, 40 Mind your Mind® two-hour interactive seminars were held in numerous metropolitan and regional centres at no charge to participants.

Memory Van

The Alzheimer’s Australia WA ‘Memory Van’ is a mobile dementia education initiative that seeks to bring the Mind your Mind® dementia risk reduction message into the

community. It offers free word recall memory tests, hands-on trials of Brain Fitness computer training programs, and provides a range of information to those concerned about memory loss.

In the past year, the Memory Van visited 29 events and shows including “Have a Go Day”, the Wagin Woolorama and the Dowerin Field Days.

Alzheimer’s Australia WA acknowledges the support of our Memory Walk Ambassadors West Coast Eagles legend Glen Jakovich and 6PR’s Tony McManus

Alzheimer’s Australia WA is committed to raising the awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in the community. We strive to help people understand the impact of dementia and to reduce their risk of developing the condition through our community education programs.

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Our members and supporters

Alzheimer’s Australia WA is the leading charity for people with dementia and their families. We rely heavily on the support of the whole community to assist us in achieving our vision.

Our members

Members of Alzheimer’s Australia WA play a key role in the daily life of the organisation. This year, the organisation had 2,800 individual members and 47 corporate members.

Membership, which is free to individuals, is open to carers, families and friends of people with dementia, health workers and health professionals and anyone who has an interest in our work and in dementia.

Each member is presented with an Alzheimer’s Australia WA membership pin which they are encouraged to wear as a symbol of their support for people with dementia.

Organisation members are also welcomed. A strong membership enables us to more effectively advocate on behalf of people living with dementia as it gives strength to our “voice”.

Our volunteers

During the year, more than 100 volunteers undertook more than 4,000 hours of work in assisting the organisation.

This year we honoured volunteers who had reached milestones in their years of service including Jenny Horsley who was presented with a certificate for 10 years of service.

Our supporters

Each year, thousands of individuals and companies contribute to the work of the organisation by making generous donations to our appeals, through bequests and by becoming involved in our events.

This year we want to acknowledge the support of our three new corporate partners, Marsh Pty Ltd, InvoCare and Statewide Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd.

We also acknowledge the support from both the Australian Government and the State Government of Western Australia in funding a number of support programs for people living with dementia.


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Your directors present this report to the members of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2011.

Board Executive

Directors Date Appointed A B A B

Mr Craig Masarei Nov 2002 9 11 5 6

Mrs Jenny Rogers Nov 2004 10 11 6 6

Mr Nick Di Lorenzo Nov 2002 8 11 4 6

Dr Sean Maher Sept 2010 7 11 NA NA

Ms Terry Phillips Nov 2002 9 11 NA NA

Mr Frank J Schaper Nov 2002 11 11 6 NA

Mrs Jenny Watt Nov 2005 11 11 NA NA

Ms Sonya Smart Nov 2004 1 11 NA NA

Ms Tonia Zeeman May 2006 8 11 NA NA

Mr Tony Ramshaw Nov 2006 8 11 NA NA

Mrs Margaret Shipley Nov 2007 2 11 NA NA

Mr Andrew Hogan Nov 2010 5 11 NA NA

Ms Amanda Mitchell-Lewis Nov 2010 7 11 NA NA

A Number of meetings attended

B Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year

Note:

• Sonya Smart resigned in July 2010

• Dr Sean Maher commenced in September 2010

• Andrew Hogan and Amanda Mitchell-Lewis commenced in November 2010

• Margaret Shipley retired in November 2010

Details of directors’ qualifications, experience and special responsibilities are contained in the table on page 18 of this report.

Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2011

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Company Secretary

Mr Frank J Schaper has been the company secretary since 2001.

Principal activities

The company’s principal activities during the year were;

• To provide representation and support while advancing the interest of individuals with dementia and their carers, at a personal, community and political level.

There were no significant changes in the nature of the company’s activities during the year.

Operating result and review of operations

The operating result for the year was a surplus of $448,138.74. The company is exempt from income tax.

A detailed review of operations can be found in the annual report which accompanies this financial report.

Dividends

The company’s constitution precludes the payment of dividends.

Significant changes in state of affairs

In the opinion of the directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the company that occurred during the financial year under review not otherwise disclosed in this report.

After balance date events

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of the report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature that in the opinion of the directors is likely to substantially affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the company’s state of affairs in future financial years.

Future developments

The company will continue to carry on the principal activities noted above. There are no likely developments in the activities in future years which will affect the results and therefore require disclosure.

Auditor’s independence

The auditor’s declaration of independence appears on page 19 and forms part of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2011.

Indemnification and insurance of officers and auditors

Since the end of the previous financial year, the company has paid insurance premiums of $4,627 in respect of directors’ and officers’ liability and legal expenses’ insurance contracts for current and former directors and officers, including senior executives of the company.

The insurance premiums relate to:

• Costs and expenses incurred by the relevant officers in defending proceedings whether civil or criminal and whatever the outcome

• Other liabilities that may arise from their position, with the exception of conduct involving wilful breach of duty or improper use of information or position to gain a personal advantage.

The company has not otherwise indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the company against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s. 298 (2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors:

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

PERTHDATED THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011.


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Directors Qualifications Experience Special Responsibilities

Mr Craig Masarei Bachelor of Jurisprudence, Bachelor of Laws (Hon)

Legal and economic Chairman

Mrs Jenny Rogers Financial Advisor/ Equities, Superannuation, Managed Funds

Deputy Chair

Mr Nick Di Lorenzo Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)

Accounting and Taxation Treasurer

Dr Sean Maher Bachelor of Medicine

Bachelor of Surgery

Fellow of the Royal Australasian

College of Physicians

Honorary Medical Director

Mr Frank J Schaper Bachelor of Arts (Education)

Diploma Recreation Management

Organisation Management

CEO/Company Secretary

Ms Terry Phillips Bachelor of Social Work

Mental Health Nurse

Bachelor of Arts

Counselling, Crisis Intervention, Mediation, Social Work in an industrial setting

Mrs Jenny Watt General Nursing and Midwifery Certificates

Carer

Ms Tonia Zeeman Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Diploma of Science (Nursing)

Diploma Mental Health (Nursing)

Health Care/Services Management

Mr Tony Ramshaw Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Diploma of Management

Business, Project and change management, Operations and maintenance, Carer

Mr Andrew Hogan BA (Psych) Flinders University

BTh Flinders University

Minister of Religion Carer

Carer in Experience

Ms Amanda Mitchell-Lewis

Bachelor of Business – MGT

Advanced Diploma – Financial Planning

Holds licence as Financial Planner

25 years experience Financial Services Industry Managerial training, Practice Management & Audit

Directors’ qualifications, experience and special responsibilities

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA WA LTD

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2011, there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

MACRI PARTNERS A MACRICERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS PARTNERSUITE 2, 137 BURSWOOD RDBURSWOOD WA 6100

PERTHDATED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2011.

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Suite 2, 137 Burswood Rd, Burswood WA 6100 PO Box 398, Victoria Park WA 6979 P (08) 9470 4848 F (08) 9470 4849 E [email protected] W macripartners.com.auLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legistration


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Information on the Company’s Concise Financial Report for the year ended 30th June 2011

The financial statements and disclosures in the Concise Financial Report have been derived from the 2011 Financial Report of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd and is an extract from the full financial report. A copy of the full financial report and auditor’s report will be sent to any member, free of charge, upon request.

The information about the concise financial report is provided to assist members in understanding this report and is based on the company’s consolidated financial statement and has been derived from the full 2011 Financial Report of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd.

Statement of Comprehensive Income

The consolidated surplus for the year is $448,139 and is $266,846 higher than the result for 2010. This is mainly due to an increase in donations and gifts and an improvement in the investment portfolio performance for the year. Though the economic climate has been challenging there has been a significant improvement in income from donations and fundraising activities due to some significant bequests with the increase for the year being $410,834 (52.6%). Overall, income increased by $1,656,834 (19.9%) whilst expenditure increased by $1,428,441 (17.4%).

Statement of Financial Position

The total Assets of the company increased by $477,035 to 6,570,571 or 7.8%. This increase is attributable to the following:

• An increase in the value of Property, Plant and Equipment resulting from payments for Work in Progress in relation to the ongoing building project

• An improvement in the value of Financial Assets.

It is important to highlight the fact that the value of property held by the company represents a historical cost rather than the market value.

Total liabilities increased by $28,896 (1.2%) mainly due to an increase in trade and other payables ($71,836) which was mainly offset by a reduction in borrowings ($82,742). The equity of the company increased by $448,139 (11.7%).

Statement of Cash Flows

Cash flows have been variable. Cash Flow from operating activities has seen a significant increase due to the increase in donations and gifts as well as government grants: whilst Cash Flow from investing activities is negative due to the ongoing investment in the building project. There has been a reduction in cash and cash equivalents for the year of $132,187. This is attributable to the following:

a) Continued investment in the building project

b) A reduction in borrowings to fund purchase of property, plant and equipment

Summary Statement

The company remains in a strong financial position and Directors are of the view that its continued investment in the Building project and innovative services will position Alzheimer’s Australia WA well for the future.

Nick Di LorenzoTreasurer

Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements

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Note 2011 2010

$ $

Revenue 2 (a) 9,991,999 8,335,165

Employee benefits expense 2 (d) (6,634,256) (5,914,234)

Depreciation and amortisation expense 2 (c) (165,459) (181,541)

Finance costs 2 (c) (24,570) (22,232)

Other expenses 2 (c) (2,802,057) (2,079,894)

(9,626,342) (8,197,901)

Profit/(Loss) for the year 365,657 137,263

Other Comprehensive Income;

Net change in fair value of financial assets 2 (b) 82,482 44,030

Other comprehensive income for the year 82,482 44,030

Total comprehensive income for the year 448,139 181,294

Notes accompanying this concise financial report can supplied upon request

Statement of Comprehensive Incomefor the year ended 30 June 2011


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2011 2010

$ $

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 384,659 516,846

Trade and other receivables 710,074 595,628

Inventories 30,774 29,032

Total Current Assets 1,125,507 1,141,506

Non Current Assets

Financial Assets 1,278,797 1,196,316

Property, Plant and Equipment 4,166,267 3,755,714

Total Non Current Assets 5,445,064 4,952,030

Total Assets 6,570,571 6,093,536

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 1,288,291 1,216,455

Borrowings 84,404 108,391

Provisions 667,053 601,988

Total Current Liabilities 2,039,748 1,926,834

Non Current Liabilities

Borrowings - 58,755

Provisions 241,723 266,986

Total Non Current Liabilities 241,723 325,741

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,281,471 2,252,575

NET ASSETS 4,289,100 3,840,961

Members' Funds

Asset revaluation reserve 669,442 669,442

Retained Earnings 3,619,658 3,171,519

TOTAL MEMBERS' FUNDS 4,289,100 3,840,961


Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2011

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Retained Earnings

Asset Revaluation

Reserve

Total

$ $ $

Balance at 1 July 2009 2,990,226 669,442 3,659,668

Profit/(Loss) attributable to operating activities of the company 181,293 - 181,293

Balance at 30 June 2010 3,171,519 669,442 3,840,961

Profit attributable to operating activities of the company 448,139 - 448,139

Balance at 30 June 2011 3,619,658 669,442 4,289,100


Statement of Recognised Income and Expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2011


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2011 2010

$ $

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from;

- Donations and gifts 1,192,048 781,214

- Government grants 8,541,888 7,095,324

- Interest received 39,062 29,128

- Dividends received 123,684 70,169

- Fees & Charges 328,662 336,201

- Other Receipts 273,720 195,335

GST Paid (488,267) (446,267)

Payments to suppliers and employees (9,490,320) (8,244,245)

Borrowing Costs (24,570) (22,232)

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 495,907 (205,373)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 214,463 20,546

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (759,815) (273,969)

Net movement from sale/purchase of financial assets (46,557)

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (545,352) (299,980)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from borrowings 26,268 180,471

Finance lease payments (109,010) (270,124)

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (82,742) (89,653)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (132,187) (595,006)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 516,846 1,111,852

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 384,659 516,846


Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2011

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Note 1: Basis of Preparation of the Concise Financial Report

The concise financial report is an extract of the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The concise financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the concise financial report are derived from, and are consistent with, the full financial report of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd. The concise financial report cannot be expected to provide as detailed an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd as the full financial report. A copy of the full financial report and auditor’s report will be sent to any member, free of charge, upon request.

The financial report of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd complies with all Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) in their entirety. The presentation currency used in this concise financial report is Australian dollars.

Note 2: Revenue, Other Income and Expenses

2011 2010

$ $

(a) Revenue

Sale of goods 39,700 135,375

Rendering of services 480,488 496,698

Government grants 7,831,628 6,753,966

Donations and gifts 449,549 444,144

Legacies 742,499 301,083

Revenue from Rockingham Branch 11,791 10,471

Building Appeal 68,040 67,800

(b) Other income

Investment income

- Interest 33,044 29,128

- Dividends 142,659 70,169

Net change in fair value of financial assets 82,482 44,030

Notes to the Concise Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2011


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Note 2: Revenue, Other Income and Expenses (continued)

2011 2010

$ $

(c) Expenses

Finance charges included in finance lease payments 24,570 22,232

Depreciation 165,459 181,541

Cost of goods for sale 18,396 82,090

Operating lease payments 64,240 58,784

Auditors remuneration 28,400 27,200

Note 3: Segment Reporting

The company operates predominately in one business and geographical segment being provision of community services in Western Australia.

Note 4: Events Subsequent to Reporting Date

There are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the company except for the information disclosed in the Directors’ report.

Note 5: Extract – Qualified Auditor’s Opinion on the Full Financial Report

“Due to the nature of income being mainly from donations, it is not practicable to establish control over all income prior to its initial entry in the accounting records, nor is it practicable for us to circularise possible contributors to confirm that all contributions have been recorded. Our examination of income was therefore limited to the amounts recorded in the accounting records.”

Notes to the Concise Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2011

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The Directors of Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd declare:

1. The accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

a. Complies with Australian Accounting Standards; and

b. Give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the company.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

PERTHDATED THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011.

Directors’ Declaration


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Independent Auditor’s Report

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO: THE MEMBERS OF ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA WA LTD

Report on the Concise Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report on Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd, which comprises the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2011, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Recognised Income and Expenditure and Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the Directors’ Declaration.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Concise Financial Report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the concise financial report based on our audit procedures. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 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 risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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 accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, 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.

Suite 2, 137 Burswood Rd, Burswood WA 6100 PO Box 398, Victoria Park WA 6979 P (08) 9470 4848 F (08) 9470 4849 E [email protected] W macripartners.com.auLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legistration

Independence

In conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements and the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declarations required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of

Alzheimer’s Australia WA Ltd on 21 October 2011, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report.

Basis for Qualified Auditor’s Opinion

Due to the nature of income being mainly from donations, it is not practicable to establish control over all income prior to its initial entry in the accounting records, nor is it practicable for us to circularise possible contributors to confirm that all contributions have been recorded. Our examination of income was therefore limited to the amounts recorded in the accounting records.

Qualified Auditor’s Opinion

In our opinion, except for the effects on the financial report of the matter referred to in the qualification paragraph, the financial report presents fairly, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date: and

(ii) Complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

MACRI PARTNERS A MACRICERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS PARTNERSUITE 2, 137 BURSWOOD RDBURSWOOD WA 6100

PERTHDATED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2011.

Annual report 2011

Alzheimer’s Australia WA LtdABN 82 102 951 986

Shenton Park Office9 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park WA 6008

Wembley OfficeLevel 1, 272 Selby Street Wembley WA 6014Telephone: (08) 9388 2800Facsimile (Shenton Park): (08) 9388 2739Facsimile (Wembley): (08) 9387 2873

PO Box 1509, Subiaco WA 6904

Email Address: [email protected] Address: www.fightdementia.org.au/wa

Regional offices:

Albany: (08) 9841 3755

Kalgoorlie: (08) 9091 1644

Mandurah: (08) 9535 8772

York: (08) 9641 2865

Rockingham branch: (08) 9592 7675

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