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The Deaf Societyof New South Wales

Annual Report 2014

THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2014

PATRON

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, Governor of New South Wales

VICE PATRON

Nola Colefax OAM

CONTENTS

Patrons, Vision, Mission, Our History and Highlights of the Year IFC

Message from the President and the Chair 1

Message from the Chief Executive Officer 2

Centenary Celebrations 3

Service Departments 4-12

Our People 13

Organisation Chart and Summary 14

Corporate Governance 15

Treasurer’s Report and Tables 16-17

Concise Financial Report 18-36

Membership and Acknowledgments IBC

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

• Centenary celebrations for our 100th Birthday included hosting of the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf, International Deaf Festival, Deaf Film Festival and an historic 100th AGM held at Town Hall.

• “Increasing the Reslience of Deaf People in Emergency Situations” launched by the Hon. John Ajaka, Minister for Disability Services, at NSW Parliament House during National Week of Deaf People 2013.

• New Central Coast Employment Office opened in October 2013.

• Launched Deaf in NSW: A Community History (www.deafinnsw.com), a multimedia website which documents the history of the Deaf Community of NSW.

• “NDIS and You” Community Forum held in Canberra in April 2014.

• For the first time, Auslan interpreters were provided to the Rural Fire Service during the 2013 Bushfire Emergencies.

• First year of the NDIS rollout completed in the Hunter region.

VISIONEQUITY FOR DEAF PEOPLE

MISSIONWe work in partnership with the Deaf

Community to enhance the quality of life of deaf people, strengthen the community and advocate for changes that will ensure

fundamental rights and freedoms.

OUR HISTORYThe Deaf Society of New South Wales was founded in 1913 in response to the needs of Deaf people who used sign language as their primary means of communication. We believe that Deaf people should enjoy the same political, civil and human rights as other members of the community and we work with the Deaf Community to secure these rights.

As the leading service provider for Deaf people and their families, we have proven and extensive expertise in the provision of services to the Deaf Community. We focus on ensuring quality outcomes.We provide core services in the traditional areas of needs, such as welfare and counseling, community development, information, interpreting, advocacy, education and training, and employment and workplace support.

Our major goals are to provide high quality, flexible and responsive services and programs, and to promote Deaf Culture and development of the Deaf Community. We also aim to lead by example, by developing and maintaining productive partnerships, strengthening internal operations and accountability processes, and modeling deaf-friendly work practices.

Our annual report is designed to provide detailed information about our progress in achieving our goals during the year and is a document of accountability to our stakeholders.


The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2014 1

Dear Members,

As President and Chair of the Deaf Society of NSW, it gives us great pleasure to provide this report to you; in particular, to highlight some of the many achievements and events of the 2013-14 year.

This past year has had a number of considerable highlights. Of particular note was our 100th Centenary celebrations, which included hosting of the 2nd WFD Conference. Other projects and activities included:

• Launch of the “Deaf in NSW” community history website

• First year of the NDIS rollout completed in the Hunter region

• Platinum Sponsor for the Deaf Community Awards Night in June 2014

• NDIS and You Forum in Canberra in April 2014

• Continued to run the John Ferris Internship program

• Continued advocacy on access to justice and access to TAFE

• Completed project with the University of Sydney, the University of NSW and emergency services to research ways to better prepare the Deaf Community for natural disasters

By now as you read this report at the 2014 AGM, most of the activities and events surrounding the WFD Conference and the Centenary celebrations will be fond memories.

This year the Society was the recipient of the following awards: Outstanding contribution from the World Federation of the Deaf in recognition of our work in hosting the 2nd International Conference of the WFD and a Silver Award for our 2013 Annual Report from the Australasian Reporting Awards.

Our current Vice-Regal Patron, Her Excellency Professor Dame Marie Bashir AC CVO, will be retiring in October this year. We would like to place on record our sincere appreciation of Dame Marie’s support during her thirteen years in office.

Congratulations to our Board member Dr Breda Carty on the awarding of her life membership to the Society at the 2013 AGM. Many of you will remember Breda as one of the guiding lights for both the WFD Conference and our Centenary celebrations.

None of the achievements, events or the ongoing realisation of our vision of “Equity for Deaf People” would happen without our dedicated team in the Society’s offices around NSW. The Board would like to acknowledge our team and thank them for their positive contributions, dedication and commitment. To our

senior management team: Sharon Everson, Sharon Nann and Sheena Walters who manage, mentor and lead the team – thank you.

Through the past year our team have also been recognised by the wider community for their wonderful achievements and contributions, including Christian Hill, Deaf Youth of the Year, and Kathy Wright, Life Time Achievement Award.

This year was the first year for our accounts to be audited by our new auditors Deloitte. Our Finance team is one of the teams that work hard every day, and although you may never see them or have dealings with them, they are most important to the efficient running of the Society. Deloitte in conference advised the Board that the Society’s Finance team, led by Rosalie Kassulke, has maintained and managed the financial accounts to an outstanding level of quality and professionalism. Congratulations Rosalie and team.

Lastly, we gratefully acknowledge and recognise all the Board members for their contributions to the governance and oversight of the Society throughout the year.

Alastair McEwin Kenneth DeaconPRESIDENT CHAIRPERSON

29 September 2014

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIR

Alastair McEwin, President, Sharon Everson, CEO and Ken Deacon, Chair at the 2013 Centenary AGM.


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As a dynamic organisation, we are aware of the importance of flexibility and innovation in ensuring that our services continue to meet the needs of the Deaf Community. Changes in Government philosophy regarding funding models and support for people with disability mean that we need to constantly review our operations. We are eager to move with the times and take advantage of new opportunities to better increase equity for deaf people.The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide deaf people with improved access to tailored support. Traditional methods of service provision will need to change in order to meet demands. We registered as a service provider in 2013 when the NDIS Hunter site was launched. This has enabled us to witness first-hand the many positive outcomes for clients who have achieved increased support through individual funding packages. It has also allowed us to identify the challenges we face in working within the NDIS model. One of the difficulties in transitioning to a new way of service provision and funding is the lack of understanding by many of our clients. Many deaf people are still unaware of the how the NDIS can help them meet their aspirations and goals. Our staff have spent considerable time in providing community information workshops as well as supporting individual clients with their applications. A further challenge is the need to improve our infrastructure to strengthen our organisation, including the upgrading of IT systems.Our current Strategic Plan has served us well since 2010. We will commence development of our 2015-2018 Plan in late 2014. We look forward to designing our new plan to help us navigate through the many changes ahead.Over the coming year we will continue to work with peak organisations, such as National Disability Services,

Australian Federation of Deaf Societies, Deafness Forum and Deaf Australia to ensure that the interests of deaf people are not overlooked in the new environment. We will also continue to promote the Deaf Society as the leading deaf specialist organisation within the community and to other agencies who work with deaf people. We will continue to carefully monitor, review and risk manage the effects that funding changes will have on our financial viability. We have already commenced modelling on the potential financial impact in anticipation of the changes. We are fortunate to have a strong balance sheet which will enable us to meet these challenges with some flexibility.During the year our Board of Directors assisted greatly with strategic direction as well as practical support, particularly with Centenary events. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Ken Deacon, Chairperson, and our Board of Directors. I would also like to express my gratitude to members of the Deaf Community and our other stakeholders for their valued feedback which helps to shape our future direction. One of our greatest assets continues to be our people. I am always in awe of their flexibility. During the year we made a number of changes in our organisational and reporting structure to enable coverage for maternity leave relief. I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to all our senior staff for their willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

Sharon EversonCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NDIS CAN CHANGE LIVESHelen, 47 is deaf and has been in a wheelchair for the last 15 years as a result of Motor Neurone Disease. Helen and her husband live in the Hunter region where until recently, Helen was confined to the home and heavily dependent on her partner for support.In July 2013 when the NDIS was first launched in the Hunter region, Helen approached the Deaf Society for support to access an NDIS package. Helen was simply hoping for an NDIS package that would increase her access to interpreting services. Justine, our Hunter Supports Facilitator, met with Helen and they began exploring the daily barriers that she faces. Helen spoke of:• limited mobility and independence because she was unable

to operate her old wheelchair, making her dependent on her husband and unable to engage in the community

• the inaccessibility of her home placing further demands on her husband.

With this information Justine has provided Helen with essential pre-planning support for her NDIS planning meeting. By clearly identifying and understanding the barriers in her life, Helen was able to communicate all her needs, not only access to interpreting, to the NDIS planner. She was successfully granted everything that she asked for in her NDIS package.

Helen then asked the Deaf Society to co-ordinate her package, which entailed:• co-ordinating builders for home modifications including a new

ramp and a new accessible bathroom• liaising with partner organisations to arrange occupational

therapy assessments so Helen received a wheelchair that suited her needs

• arranging Helen’s choice of an Auslan-using support worker to take her out to social activities and to give her husband some respite

• organising an Auslan-using cleaner to assist Helen with housekeeping tasks

NDIS has given Helen a greater choice of supports that meet her needs, provide her with more independence and stronger community engagement. This is a wonderful example of the potential for NDIS to change lives.

Before After



CENTENARY CELEBRATIONSCelebrating 100 years of the Deaf Society of New South Wales



Consumer and Community Services (CCS) – “Equity through independence: sharing information, ensuring access”

Auslan is a unique language used by a unique community with its own culture and heritage. Our job at the CCS Department is to make sure deaf people can access opportunities within wider society. We also work with clients to help them build the skills and confidence to take their place within the community. We lead by example by ensuring we can provide support and assistance in our consumers’ first language. Our managers and 61% of our staff are deaf and are fluent in various sign languages. Because of their personal experience of barriers to access mainstream services they are skilled in identifying solutions for our clients.

We operate five programs across the state including Walk In sessions at thirteen locations. We provide independent living skills training, community access services, family peer support, information sessions and workshops, Ushers Group meetings and social development opportunities as well as individual advocacy and case management. We also provide referrals to allied health and accommodation services.

The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Hunter on 1 July 2013 saw our Newcastle office review its service model to allow appropriate support to a growing number of deaf and deafblind people who were eligible for NDIS packages. This included initial support to clients to identify their goals and aspirations, working with clients through the planning process, and providing supports to clients once they had NDIS packages. The first participant received a NDIS package in September 2013 and as at 30 June 2014, 23 NDIS participants have requested us to provide services ranging from co-ordination of their supports, through to interpreting and social supports.

As a result of the positive outcomes for deaf and deafblind people in the NDIS Hunter site, we identified a need to support the Deaf Community in the ACT to prepare for the upcoming launch. We plan to launch a Walk In Service in the ACT from August 2014 to complement our existing Emergency Auslan Interpreter Service.

The NDIS has proven not only beneficial for participants but also opened opportunities for deaf people to join the growing workforce needed to provide supports under

SERVICE DEPARTMENTS – THE YEAR IN REVIEW

FAMILY SUPPORT

The Parent to Parent Support Program has grown in diversity since its beginnings in 2009 with more families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds being supported in the program. The Audiologists of major children’s hospitals across NSW refer families to the Parent to Parent Support program. This year we placed 61 families with mentors. The program continues to match families who have children with similar types of hearing loss, backgrounds and geographical locations.

Now we are seeing families who have been on the program as mentees, coming back as mentors to support new families. Xin is a mother of three children with a daughter who has a moderate hearing loss. Xin was previously a mentee and has recently trained to be a mentor so she can help in the same way she was helped.

Xin writes:

“I had a mentor three years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. At my darkest time, she guided me and provided lots of information about deafness, and we still keep in contact two years later. I work as a registered nurse and this year I am on maternity leave after having my third child. So I have time to help others. My child has developed so well and I am happy to be a guide or give other families support. I speak Mandarin and English so it doesn’t matter which language the family speaks, I can use both to support them. It’s good to share my experience with my mentee and I am thankful to have met her.”

Xin, a Parent to Parent Mentor with her two eldest children.



We also created more social opportunities and meetings for deafblind people and held 88 educational workshops and social events created for deaf people. Our D.E.A.F. club participants also enjoyed outings to the Royal Easter Show and the Jewish Museum.

During the year we continued to work closely with Uniting Care NSW, who operate Mullauna Aged Care Village. We provided a community visitor program as well as support for deaf residents to attend the Deaf Seniors social events.

Funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services – Ageing, Disability and Home Care assisted with the expenses in our programs.

the NDIS. We have recruited a number of casual staff and have circulated expressions of interest seeking additional skilled staff.

The launch of our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in August 2013 brought significant improvements in how we manage our case work as well as a reduction in the amount of time spent on paperwork. The new CRM allows us to store information electronically and generate improved reports.

This year saw further changes in Government philosophy in regards to service provision and support for people with disability. As a result, our team attended various meetings and committees, such as the Disability Network Forum, My Choice Matters, National Disability Services sub-committees and network meetings to ensure that equity for deaf people can be achieved in the new environment. We also attended frequent information workshops to keep us up to date with the many significant changes in our sector.

Considerable energy was devoted this year to updating our existing policies and procedures in preparation for the third party verification of our Quality Assurance System. Although time consuming, this project has provided us with the opportunity to identify other areas requiring amendment due to changes in service delivery under NDIS. As part of this review, we have now uploaded policies and procedures to a Wiki format. This allows easier amendments and improved access for staff onsite and offsite.

Major highlights this year included relocating our South Coast office to more suitable premises in Warrawong.

Deaf Education Network (DEN) – “Equity through education: growing awareness, building skills”

As a registered training organisation, DEN provides accredited courses for both deaf and hearing students. During the year we held 16 accredited courses for deaf people and a further five courses for hearing people. We provided 45 Auslan community courses across a variety of locations in NSW and Sign Online provided the opportunity for 610 people to access basic Auslan skills and deaf awareness.

It takes between four and six years to train an entry level interpreter, from Certificate II in Auslan through to the Diploma of Interpreting. While the Commonwealth Government has established funding for Auslan interpreting services over the past decade, the State Government has not adequately recognised

Auslan Only Weekends (AOW) prove a valuable contribution to learning and skills development for students of our accredited courses. This year our students and volunteers enjoyed AOW at Stanwell Tops.



This year we provided 25 Deaf Awareness Training sessions. We would like to grow this area and we plan to focus on improved marketing, particularly with employers of deaf and hard of hearing people. We also plan to review how we offer this course and develop an online alternative to the current face to face mode.

DEN received funding from the NSW Department of Education and Training to administer our Social Inclusion program. We also received funding from the NSW Department of Education and Training under the Strategic Skills Program. We appreciate this financial support which enabled us to provide these much needed training opportunities throughout the year.

Employment Service – “Equity in the workforce: empowering job-seekers, building accessible workplaces”It has been an active year for the Employment Service as we enter our 25th year of providing quality support to deaf and hard of hearing job seekers. We continue to leverage our specialist skills to ensure our services are timely, effective, engaging and fully accessible. Our deaf and hard of hearing staff show clients how they can thrive in the workplace by teaching strategies to empower independence. We are able to draw on in-house specialist supports including accredited job skills and literacy courses, Auslan interpreting, note-taking, captioning, advocacy, information and marketing. The success of our employment service has ensured that we are a preferred provider for the Deaf Community. This is evidenced by an additional 96 clients registering with our service, an 18% growth.

We continue to break down barriers for our clients. We show employers how they can create genuinely accessible workplaces for deaf and hard of hearing employees. Our specialist support includes site visits, HR mediation, WHS assessments, specialist workplace assessments and post placement support. We also add value for employers by managing Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) funding and arrange effective workplace modifications, including Auslan interpreting, captioning and staff training. This year we placed 59 clients into a range of positions, including Parks Team Member and Teacher’s Aide.

In October 2013 we relocated our Central Coast Office and recruited a second Employment Consultant to meet the need of growing numbers of clients. This office has become a Deaf Hub for the Central Coast Deaf Community and now offers space for training and interpreting as well as for Deaf Community events.

This year we focused on innovations utilising technology. We launched our Skype service, allowing access for deaf people who are not registered with us to seek information and advice regarding employment. We also met with representatives from the Department of Human Services to discuss the inequity of access to assessments and following a successful pilot project JCA/ESaT assessments can now be completed here at the Deaf Society.

Students overjoyed at passing their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

SKILLED TEACHERSIn order to meet best practice guidelines, we ensure that all our teachers are qualified. This year we were delighted to partner with Parramatta College to provide Certificate IV in TAE, Training and Assessment. Twenty-three trainers and teachers, including seventeen deaf students, enrolled in the course. Fourteen students successfully gained this qualification and received their certificates at the 2014 DEN graduation ceremony.

the need for workforce development to meet the growing need. As demand rises, the interpreter workforce is stretched considerably. The launch of the NDIS in the Hunter region created another sharp spike in demand for interpreting (a 119% increase in interpreting hours from Jan-June 2013 to Jan-June 2014). The shortage of qualified Auslan interpreters is expected to worsen as the NDIS rolls out additional sites.

We raised the Auslan Skills Shortage issue as a critical and urgent problem in our 2010 submission on Disability Care and Support to the Productivity Commission, and have continued to make consistent efforts to have it better recognised. Following lengthy lobbying, Auslan was included in the NSW Skills Shortage List in December 2013 and we were successful in securing funding for two accredited Auslan courses.

This year we established the Moodle platform to deliver Auslan courses through blended learning that is both online and in-person. Language modules will be presented face to face in the classroom while Deaf Studies and Linguistics will be taught online. We have piloted two blended courses, in Parramatta and Newcastle, and look forward to providing further courses using this model. We believe that this blended learning model will assist greatly in providing the training opportunities necessary to ensure workforce development to meet the growing demand under the NDIS, particularly in regional areas.



Advocacy and Community Development (ACD) - “Equity through advocacy: advancing rights, empowering community”The ACD department continued its focus on youth, community development and systemic advocacy throughout the year. We also played a significant role in the management and delivery of the highly successful 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf in October 2013 as part of the Deaf Society’s Centenary events.

Our Youth Development Officer continued to build relationships with and provide support to deaf and hard of hearing young people through a range of engaging activities. Visits were made to six schools with referral and advice provided to 27 families. In addition, we engaged with 257 young people through the Sydney Deaf Youth activities, the film workshops provided under our Youth Opportunities Grant, the Deaf Sports clinic (in partnership with Deaf Sports Australia) and the World Federation of the Deaf Youth gathering.

Our partnership with the Ephpheta Centre to provide Deaf Youth Sydney activities continued. We held five special events and welcomed many new faces. We also commenced a transport program to help young people attend these events. The feedback from young deaf people has been positive; the opportunity to socialise with their deaf and hard of hearing peers (when they are otherwise mainstreamed) only serves to strengthen their deaf identity and general self-confidence.

Another highlight of the year was the School Art Competition which was part of the Centenary celebrations. The competition attracted 40 entrants from Kindergarten to Year 12. The theme “Celebrating 100 years: Technology and Friends” resulted in some beautiful and insightful works.

Amy celebrates her first prize in the Centenary School Art Competition with her drawing depicting “Celebrating 100 years: Technology and Friends”.

We aim to meet the needs of all our clients without jeopardising the quality of our service. Stricter participation requirements under funding guidelines has led to reduced flexibility in the support we can offer and also made it more difficult to balance compliance against disability standards. This has impacted our star ratings and we will continue discussions with our funding body to highlight these issues.

Over the next 12 months we will continue to work hard in meeting the life and career goals of more clients through our person centred approach to pre and post employment support. We will also focus on deaf youth initiatives to ensure that they can access successful employment pathways.

Funding for our Employment Service is received from the Commonwealth Department of Human Services.

IMPROVING YOUR WORKPLACE

Communication and access barriers occurred all too often for Heather in her Administration Position at a Printing Company. As a hard of hearing person Heather could not access general office chats and felt isolated from her colleagues. She was often startled by colleagues who approached her from behind and tapped her as she could not hear them approaching.

Heather’s employer noticed that morale had dropped significantly and contacted our Employment Service for advice. After consultation and utilising our deaf friendly guidelines checklist, we supported Heather and her employer to make adjustments so Heather could be an active and relaxed participant in her workplace. Modifications included changing the office layout so Heather does not have her back to the door and is able to see colleagues. Partitions were lowered allowing her to lipread conversations and a mirror was installed so that Heather could see who is approaching. Additionally, after some negotiations with the IT department an interoffice chat program was installed to improve communication across all departments, making the workplace much more inclusive for Heather. Feedback has been glowing from both Heather and her employer.



Translation Service - “Equity through understanding: translation and video production in Auslan”

The Translation Service provides expert advice in visual communications and produces Auslan translations of information for deaf people. The service is becoming increasingly busy as more and more agencies and organisations see our work and how it improves accessibility to information for deaf people.

We produced 19 translation projects for the National Relay Service, LawAccess information and Centrelink information about the Disability Support Pension, Australian Literacy Educator’s Association, Legal Aid, City of Sydney and Ageing Disability and Home Care among others. We were also successful in obtaining a grant from Parramatta City Council to provide information in Auslan about how to live more sustainably. Additionally, we were privileged to begin new projects with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and are pleased the Commission is committed to engaging deaf people in their vital work.

We are continually striving to ensure our organisational information is accessible. We carried out 12 internal projects during the year ranging from announcements and information about the 2nd World Federation of the Deaf Conference and the Crossing Borders Youth Camp, to information about grant opportunities and our advocacy position papers.

Community development activities this year saw 237 participants take part in activities held in Sydney and across NSW. We held 15 workshops on topics including first aid, using Power of Attorney and negotiation skills for the Deaf Professionals Network. These courses were well received, however, there is still an increasing demand for workshops in regional NSW.

Our systemic advocacy activities this year continued to focus on access to education. It is extremely important that deaf students are able to access the support necessary to complete their studies. We held awareness raising workshops and also lobbied the NSW Department of Education in relation to the NSW TAFE cuts.

We are extremely grateful to the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing Disability and Home Care and to the NSW Department of Human Services, Community Services who provided funding towards our work.

We welcomed new presenters and editors this year as the Translation team took on an increased number of new projects.



Sign Language Communications (SLC) NSW/ACT - “Equity through Auslan: effective communication in every area of life”

Deaf people use Auslan interpreters to assist them to participate in many areas of life. We are proud of our long history in providing a responsive and high-quality Auslan/English interpreting service to the Deaf Community throughout NSW. We also provide an emergency booking service for deaf residents in the ACT.

SLC provided interpreters for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) emergency disaster announcements in October 2013. A team of eight professional Auslan interpreters worked in shifts to cover daily media announcements made by NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, AFSM. Further discussions have been held with the RFS on how we can work together to ensure equal access to vital emergency information for the Deaf Community.

The demand for interpreting services has grown significantly over the past five years and we are fortunate that as well as our permanent interpreting staff we also have 155 active interpreters on our casual register based throughout NSW and the ACT. However, we are often challenged to fulfil all booking requests. This year we focused on utilising technology to increase our scope of interpreter provision. We are now able to offer off-site interpreters through video remote

While our improved marketing resulted in an increase in projects during the year, this highlighted our lack of resources as we were often stretched in meeting deadlines. We have recognised that we need more editors and training opportunities are being organised. We also reviewed the age and operating systems of our current equipment and plan to upgrade computer hardware and software as well as our camera equipment. Having access to improved technology will increase our efficiency and we look forward to these upgrades.

We continued our involvement in the national consortium project on the development of standards for Auslan Translation. The data has all been gathered and the final report is in the process of being written. We look forward to the report being used as a guide to further improve the quality and accessibility of our work.

interpreting (VRI), Skype and FaceTime. We will further promote the benefits of VRI to clients as we believe that improvements to internet speed will increase our ability to service those deaf people in regional and isolated areas. In October 2013 we signed an MOU with Bradley Reporting, who provide real-time captioning services for conferences, workshops, educational and employment situations. This enables us to broaden the communication access we offer to deaf and hard of hearing clients.

It takes between four and six years for an Auslan interpreter to finalise their career pathway. We promote Auslan interpreting as a career choice and provide a high standard of professional development and support for interpreters. During the year we continued to provide the John L Ferris Internship Program as well as other professional development opportunities in both metropolitan and regional areas.

Not all deaf people are familiar with or use Auslan. They may use regional, ethnic or age specific signs or they may have minimal or limited communication skills. Other deaf people may require specialist interpreting, such as those who are deafblind or have limited vision. SLC can offer the assistance of deaf relay interpreters who facilitate communication between an Auslan/English interpreter and the hearing client by using international sign, gestures or drawing to communicate with the client. The National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) officially recognised deaf interpreters in October 2013 and we were proud to support three deaf interpreters to successfully gain accreditation. We have been working closely with DEN to design training for deaf interpreters, including the study of ethics and how to avoid injuries. We were delighted to receive funding from Parramatta City Council, which will enable us to launch this course next year..

Kathy Wright, our Lead Mentor and professional interpreter, interprets for Terry Mader, General Manager Market, Workforce and Sector Development, National Disability Insurance Agency (photo courtesy of Daryl Charles Photography Pty Ltd).



Promotions and Information – “Equity through information: raising awareness, keeping you informed”

Successfully promoting our services and activities both within the Deaf Community and to a wider audience is one of the key aims for the Promotions and Information Department. Engaging Palin Communications last year helped us maximise our presence in mainstream media during our Centenary year, resulting in two TV segments, seven radio interviews and 23 print opportunities. We also received media coverage from the October bushfires when Auslan interpreters were used for live broadcasts for the first time.

The 2013 International Deaf Festival was held at Palm Grove, Darling Harbour with many people enjoying the festivities, including the presentation from the Thomas Pattison Signing Choir.

Our new website has been launched and provides improved accessibility features and navigational ease. We increased our average hits by unique visitors by 163% compared with the previous year.

We continue to use Facebook and Mailchimp to keep our stakeholders up to date with information and upcoming events. Staff and management are improving their skills at posting interesting content and encouraging engagement. Our number of posts has also increased. Our email is performing well with a high open rate of 38% compared to the Industry Global average of 21%. This indicates our 1,160 subscribers value and trust the information we share with them. Our Deaf Herald newsletter continued to be produced in an Auslan format each month and emailed rather than printed, greatly improving accessibility for our deaf audience.

Our partnerships with Parents of Deaf Children, Deaf Australia NSW, the Ephpheta Centre and ASLIA NSW continues to strengthen and during the year we collaborated on youth activities, workshops and special events throughout the National Week of Deaf People.

We had stalls at the M-Enabling Conference, the Carer’s Expo, the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf and International Day of People with Disability event in Parramatta which increased our exposure and helped to raise awareness among the general public about the services we provide.

During the year we continued to face greater competition through the increasing number of for-profit businesses entering the Auslan interpreting market. This is a major challenge as SLC continues to provide interpreting at no charge for certain life important events such as funerals. We are also the only provider which re-invests all profits into service improvements to benefit the Deaf Community. A review into the SLC National Alliance, established in 2009, is currently taking place and we will utilise the recommendations from the review to assist us in future planning, including investigating a more accessible online booking system to improve accessibility for our clients.



people which we aim to address with further marketing. During the year the Anne Mac Rae Technology Scheme which provides low cost computer equipment for clients was reviewed and updated with information on current technologies. We also trialled new products for our Baby Cry Alarm Scheme and were able to distribute these free to clients.

We have been working closer with Interlink, our external IT maintenance providers, to review our current computer hardware and software requirements. Moving to the external hosting of data storage commenced during the year, however, this has raised a number of unforeseen issues considerably delaying this project.

The launch of NDIS in July 2013 has brought many challenges. We successfully implemented an electronic Client Management System which has improved records management, however, our current accounting software is not suitable for the increased record keeping necessary under the NDIS model of funding. We plan to review alternative software and aim to implement this in early 2015.

The Operations area also has oversight of continuous improvement and quality control. As part of our policy review, we updated our privacy policy and procedures to reflect changes in legislation and criminal record checks are now implemented for all staff and some volunteers. We also increased accessibility to policies and procedures through a Wiki style platform.

We are extremely conscious of the risks involved in the operation of a wide range of services. All activities in departmental annual plans are reviewed utilising a risk management matrix. Any additional risks arising throughout the year are immediately flagged for action and reported to the Board of Directors. Other safeguards to manage risk include external financial audits, maintenance of a risk management register, inclusion of risk management within policies and procedures, annual updates to Code of Conducts and review of compliance to various legislative requirements. A formal complaints policy and procedures enables us to deal effectively with grievances when these occur. We also seek feedback through both internal and external surveys as well as informal feedback from clients to assist with continuous improvement.

In an effort to monitor our environmental impact we ensure that all regularly requested documents are available electronically and all electronic equipment is switched off at the end of the day in an effort to conserve electricity. We also recyle waste paper and print cartridges. We continued to work with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage in our commitment to the Sustainability Advantage program to boost our environmental performance. We have now completed three of eight sustainability modules.

We believe that deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people should have access to affordable smoke alarms with a strobe light, pillow shaker and beeper. This year we continued to promote the SASS program.

Our highlight this year was the successful International Deaf Festival held on 19 October at Palm Grove, Darling Harbour with stalls featuring deaf arts and crafts as well as information about deafness. This event was open to the public and we were delighted with the large crowd of hearing people who came along to support the Deaf Community. MC Rodney Adams hosted presentations by Google, our major sponsor, the TPS Signing Choir and a deaf drumming group from Robert Townson High School.

Students from Robert Townson High School thrilled festival-goers with their drumming performance.

Operations – “Equity through excellence in information and resource management”

Our major focus this year has been on improving efficiency and reducing overheads. We conducted a review of telecommunications providers as well as storage facility rental, both resulting in significant savings. We also implemented new technology such as an electronic sign in sheet, pool car booking system and call log. Voice phone calls are now answered back of house and a deaf Information and Referral Officer is responsible for meet and greet at reception.

Information and Referral Officers continued to broaden their roles and now are responsible for administering the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme (SASS). We plan to focus on further marketing of the SASS next year as intake among the Deaf Community has slowed. There is also general lack of awareness among hard of hearing



Human Resources

As an equal opportunity employer we are proud that deaf people are employed at all levels in our organisation. We currently have 25 deaf staff employed across our organisation. We also employ a number of deaf teachers, deaf support workers and deaf relay interpreters on a casual basis. Table A on page 14 provides additional information about our workforce.

We strive to remain an employer of choice, both within the deaf sector as well as the wider employment market and provide a range of support for staff, including deaf-friendly and family-friendly practices. Both Auslan and English are used and valued in our workplace. All our employees are required to have, or develop, Auslan skills as well as knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community. Auslan interpreters are always provided for both internal and external meetings and training courses. Staff contributions are recognised at Combined Staff Forums with both formal and informal recognition, and we annually award Certificates of Service to our staff with over five years service.

Having a skilled and professional workforce is vital to the success of our work. Each year employees update their personal development plan and identify areas for training as part of our performance review process. Staff attended a number of courses and workshops, both internal and external including First Aid, Payroll and Taxation, Auslan courses and NDIS training. Staff were also supported with study leave to undertake tertiary training at both undergraduate and postgraduate level; five of our senior staff are are currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Management (NFP) through the Australian Catholic University. Staff were also sponsored to attend Deaf specific conferences, such as the 2nd International Conference of the Deaf. We continued to build organisation capacity by providing opportunities for staff to act up in more senior roles.

During the year an annual Hazpak audit was conducted at all premises and WHS is a standing item for all staff meetings. Regular reviews on policies and procedures dealing with WHS are undertaken to help minimise risk to our staff. All company cars have ABS brakes, cruise control and airbags and we have policies in place which deal with fatigue management and long distance travel. This is particularly important for our staff involved in regional and outreach work. Our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through Rehab Management is available for staff who may wish to talk confidentially with a professional counsellor about areas of concern.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIESWe pride ourselves on being a learning environment which provides educational opportunities for the Deaf Community. We have hosted a number of work experience students, including university graduates, high school students and jobseekers.

Sienna was amazed at the bilingual and professional environment of the Deaf Society. She has expressed an interest in joining the Deaf Society’s Employment Services program to support her in obtaining work when she finishes high school.

Our staff are paid under the Modern Awards and those employees not covered by awards have their conditions of employment agreed to by contracts of employment. Last year we contributed 9.25% of salary for all eligible staff under the Superannuation Guarantee Levy. This will rise to 9.5% from 1 July 2014. The majority of staff contribute to HESTA and we also contribute to other funds based on employee preference. As a Public Benevolent Institution, we offer salary packaging to all permanent staff through Selectus, an external provider.

AOW provides students with additional skills including working with people who are deafblind or have low vision.



In common with other community based organisations, we face many competing priorities with limited financial resources. This year’s achievements were made possible by the team work of our dedicated staff, many of whom acted as volunteers for extra-curricular activities, including assisting at external events and participating in committees. The hard work of our staff made it possible for us to achieve 97% of our targets in this year’s annual plan. Without their dedication this would not be possible and it is important to acknowledge in this report that all their work is valued and makes a difference. A complete list of all staff members is available on our website www.deafsocietynsw.org.au

We greatly appreciate the time, energy and expertise so generously given by all our volunteers. Ninety-nine volunteers assisted with a range of Centenary events, including the WFD Conference and the development

of the Deaf History website. Volunteers also provided assistance for community activities and events, Auslan courses and acted as guides and relay interpreters for people who are deafblind. As well as providing strategic support and governance many of our Board members also volunteered and actively supported various committees established to organise our Centenary in 2013. We appreciate the time, energy and expertise so generously given by all our volunteers.

“I’ve learnt and gained many skills and qualifications while working at DSNSW. I’ve been supported financially and through study leave to up-skill. From this I’ve been able to take on more challenging work and more responsibility. I’m incredibly thankful for all the skills that I’ve gained from working here”.

- Positive feedback from a staff member as part of our annual staff survey.

OUR PEOPLE

Our achievements during the year reflect the dedication and professionalism of all our staff in working towards our vision “Equity for Deaf People”.

The “Thank You” barbecue recognised the much needed assistance provided by members of the Deaf Community during our Centenary year.



Table A - Employee Information Summary

2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Part-time

Executive 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 - 3 -

Administration, Marketing, Quality Assurance 7 1 5 2 4 4 6 2 6 3

Advocacy and Community Development 1 2 2 1 2 1 - - - -

Service Development and Special Projects - 4 2 2 1 1 - - - -

Consumer and Community Services 4 10 6 8 5 10 5 10 6 10

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 2 4 4 4 3 8 3 3 4 3

Deaf Education Network 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 5 2 6

Employment Service 8 1 7 1 6 1 7 0 5 1

NRS - Outreach Service 0 0 4 1 4 1 4 1 5 3

Total 26 25 34 24 29 31 31 21 31 26

Salaries and Wages $3,248,381 $3,660,987 $3,536,620 $3,367,514 $3,264,449

Workers’ Compensation $51,912 $62,966 $75,951 $56,971 $51,319

Superannuation $293,269 $339,925 $322,318 $288,622 $283,245

Total $3,593,562 $4,063,878 $3,934,889 $3,713,107 $3,599,013

Total Expenditure $5,845,567 $5,772,900 $5,363,365 $4,907,310 $4,878,474

Percentage of Total Expenditure 62% 70% 73% 75% 73%

Number of years service20 years

+15 years

+10 years

+5-9

years2-4

years< 2 year Total

Casual Teachers

Casual Interpreters

2 0 5 19 11 14 51 38 155

Deaf/Hard of Hearing 49% Female 75%

Hearing 51% Male 25%

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chief Executive Officer

CommunityServices

EmploymentServices

Advocacy &Community

DevelopmentFinance

Promotions&

Information

Director of Operations

Quality &Engagement

DeafEducationNetwork

Sign LanguageCommunications

NSW/ACTAdministration

Director of Finance and Communications (Maternity Leave)



The Deaf Society of NSW is a non-profit organisation providing quality services for deaf people and their families as well as the wider community. Our services are funded by government grants, sponsorship and contributions from supporters, income earned from investments and fees charged for services rendered. As a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity, the Deaf Society is accountable to our clients, members, donors and supporters, the Commonwealth and State Governments, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission.

Our voluntary Board of Directors is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting. Membership is open to anyone who agrees to abide by our Constitution and pay a $10.00 membership fee. One-third of Directors retire at each AGM at the conclusion of their three year term and may stand for re-election. Our 100th AGM was held in the Treasury Room, Sydney Town Hall, on 20 October 2013 where the Annual Report and audited financial statements were presented to members and supporters. Todd Wright and Glenn Welldon were re-elected at this meeting, and Tony Gorringe and Breda Carty announced their retirement. Members moved a vote of thanks to Tony and Breda. Breda was awarded Life Membership in recognition of her tireless contirubtions to both the Deaf Society and the Deaf Community. Successful Board composition is vital in achieving our strategic goals. Following a review of existing skills and expertise, we identified areas which require additional support to assist in achieving our priorities.

Following an external recruitment process, David Atkinson, Ramsina Lee, David Parker and Julie Tait were appointed to fill casual vacancies on the Board on 25 March 2014.They will stand for election at the 2014

AGM. We will continue our endeavours to ensure that deaf people are substaintally represented on the Board and to develop a strong, skilled independent Board. Qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and appointment details of our Board, comprising a President and ten Directors, are set out on page 21 of this Report.

Our Board operates under the same rules and obligations as other companies. Directors are required to complete annual performance self-appraisals and integrity statements, any Director unable to meet the requirements of these documents must offer to resign from the Board. A major review of existing governance policies and procedures took place in early 2013 where a number of existing policies and procedures were amended. Additional policies covering CEO Recruitment, fraud prevention and responsible persons declarations, as well as a policy review schedule, have been adopted.

During the year seven Board meetings were held where Directors monitored operational, financial and investment results and ensured that the Deaf Society continued to meet its obligations as a company limited by guarantee.

As well as providing strategic leadership, financial and investment management, the Board is also responsible for recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer who is accountable for the operating performance monitored through key reporting processes.

As a not-for-profit Board, our Directors are keenly focused on sustainability, particularly in the current climate of changes to funding models and future modes of service delivery. We will continue Board development to ensure we remain well-positioned for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Office Bearers and Directors at the Centenary Reception at Government HouseBack Row (LtoR): Sue Rae, Anthony Gorringe, Breda Carty, Todd Wright, Glenn Welldon, Sharon Everson (CEO) Front Row (LtoR) Gillian Mahony, Nola Colefax, OAM (Vice Patron), Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, AC, CVO, Governor of NSW (Patron), Ken Deacon (Chair) and Vivek Prabhu (Treasurer).



I’d like to congratulate the management team and staff of the Deaf Society of New South Wales for delivering a strong financial result for 2014. This year the Society delivered a profit before significant items of $209,999 (2013: $5,667), with the result after significant items being a profit of $343,569

(2013: loss $273,647). Total comprehensive income for the year (after including the change in market value of investments held) totalled $1,182,595 (2013: $754,983).

Revenues grew for the fifth consecutive year to $6,055,566 (2013: $5,778,567). At the end of the financial year, the Society reported an increase in net assets of $1,070,039 (2013: $684,302), bringing total net assets to $16,453,912 (2013: $15,383,873). I would sincerely like to thank our supporters and commend the efforts of our Directors and staff that made these results possible.

I would like to acknowledge the financial assistance received from the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments, on which the Society heavily relies, representing 46.5% of total revenues. The net income from fundraising initiatives this year was $35,701 (2013: $29,224). I would like to thank those individuals and organisations for their donations.

In early 2012, the Finance and Audit Committee took steps to improve the governance processes regarding the Society’s investments. As Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, I led the process of formalising the Society’s investment objectives and guidelines in an Investment Policy Statement (IPS), which was endorsed by the Board. Additionally, the IPS also provided a framework for the selection, appointment and review of investment managers.

The 2014 financial year marks the second full year since the Society appointed its investment advisors (Deutsche Bank and JB Were). During the year, income generated from investments totalled $812,383 (2013: $824,301), with the value of investments held rising by $839,026 (2013: $1,028,630), supplemented by realised gains of $42,096 (2013: realised losses $313,314) on the sale of some investments.

I’m pleased to report that the investment return (including franking credits) on the Society’s externally managed investment portfolio for the year, was approximately 11.75%, comfortably exceeding the CPI +5% (8.0%) objective set out in the Investment Policy. This was a particularly strong result in the context of a low interest rate environment, in which the Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the official cash rate (in August 2013) from 2.75% to 2.50%.

In 2013, to further strengthen the Society’s governance framework for financial reporting, I led the formalisation of an Audit Policy outlining the selection, appointment and rotation process for the Society’s auditors. Subsequently, recognising the extended period of time over which the Society’s previous auditors had been engaged, as a matter of good governance the Board recommended the auditor be rotated and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu were appointed as auditors at last year’s AGM.

In previous years movement in the market value of investments available for sale has been reflected in the profit and loss as a significant item. The difference in market value is now reflected in the valuation reserve and unrealised movements in the market value will not be reflected in the profit and loss until sold. An amount of $27,200 taken up as a liability prior to 2013 was also written back during the year. These corrections are reflected in the comparison figures for the 2013 year within the financial statements.

This year’s total comprehensive income of $1,182,595 continues to build on the solid financial base of the Society, ensuring its capacity to continue providing services to the Deaf Community. Along with the Society’s participation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) NSW trial site in the Hunter, the Board continues to manage the Society’s response to the transition in government funding from a block funded model to a person centred approach to funding under NDIS.

Vivek PrabhuTREASURER

29 September 2014

Commonwealth Government

16%

NSW/ACT State Governments

30.5% Sundry Grants

2%

Fees for Service35%

Fundraising/ Sponsorship

Investments13.5%

Other

0.5%

2.5%

TREASURER’S REPORT

2013/2014 Analysis of Operating Income by Source and Cost Centre



TABLE I2013-2014 ANALYSIS OF OPERATING INCOME BY SOURCE AND COST CENTRE

INCOME TOTAL C’WEALTH NSW/ACT STATE

SUNDRY GRANTS

FEES FOR SERVICE

FUND RAISING/

SPONSORSHP

INVEST-MENTS OTHER

Governance 851,189 - - - 4,068 - 812,382 34,739

Fundraising 39,544 - - - - 37,463 - 2,081

Consumer and Community Services 746,671 - 711,989 - 23,164 - - 11,518

Advocacy and Community Development 293,408 - 291,090 - 210 - - 2,108

Service Development and Special Projects 1,059,327 - 297,930 93,727 545,446 - - 122,224

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,219,439 - 20,683 - 1,198,094 - - 662

Translation Service 78,102 - - 10,000 68,080 - - 22

Deaf Education Network 783,066 - 523,288 - 258,241 - - 1,537

Employment Service 984,820 967,449 - 1,096 16,275 - - -

Total 6,055,566 967,449 1,844,980 104,823 2,113,578 37,463 812,382 174,891

Percentage 100 16 30.5 2 35 0.5 13.5 2.5

TABLE 2 - FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS2013-2014 SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE BY SERVICE AREAINCOME 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

$ % $ % $ % $ % $ %Governance 851,189 14 850,298 14.5 964,643 17 918,651 18 1,039,738 21

Fundraising 39,544 0.5 34,515 1 37,057 0.5 48,750 1 40,366 1

Consumer and Community Services 746,671 12.5 695,255 12 667,059 11.5 1,001,581 20 861,233 17

Advocacy and Community Development 293,408 5 322,084 5.5 282,473 5 - -

Service Development and Special Projects 1,059,327 17.5 610,510 10.5 484,782 8.5 - -

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,219,439 20 1,177,195 20.5 1,237,884 21.5 1,330,027 26 1,119,679 22.5

Translation Service 78,102 1 65,218 1 - - -

Deaf Education Network 783,066 13 699,275 12 682,580 12 670,504 13 763,104 15

Employment Service 984,820 16.5 842,891 14.5 945,691 16.5 705,512 14 600,760 12

National Relay Service - Outreach Service - 481,326 8.5 441,727 7.5 387,651 8 559,559 11

Sub total 6,055,566 100 5,778,567 100 5,743,896 100 5,062,676 100 4,984,439 100

Operating Surplus 209,999 5,667 380,531 155,366 105,965

Total 5,845,567 5,772,900 5,363,365 4,907,310 4,878,474

EXPENDITURE 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010$ % $ % $ % $ % $ %

Governance 431,915 7 345,935 5.5 361,151 6.5 350,423 7 517,229 10.5

Fundraising 3,844 0.5 5,291 0.5 17,286 0.5 13,654 0.5 17,464 0.5

Consumer and Community Services 1,105,437 19 1,063,308 18.5 1,033,484 19 1,566,140 32 1,430,386 29

Advocacy and Community Development 316,564 5.5 386,534 6.5 336,267 6 - -

Service Development and Special Projects 1,077,815 18.5 648,491 11 462,324 8.5 - -

Sign Language Communications NSW/ACT 1,239,443 21 1,203,964 21 1,205,732 23 1,284,655 26 1,056,519 21

Translation Service 80,773 1.5 82,587 1.5 - - - -

Deaf Education Network 731,541 12.5 767,191 13 706,779 13 670,467 14 731,074 15

Employment Service 858,235 14.5 829,510 14.5 813,221 15 634,320 12.5 566243 12

National Relay Service - Outreach Service - 440,089 7.5 427,121 8 387,651 8 559,559 11.5

Total 5,845,567 100 5,772,900 100 5,363,365 100 4,907,310 100 4,878,474 100

Grants previously reflected in the CCS and DEN cost centres were transferred to Advocacy and Community Development in 2011/12 following the establishment of this new Department.Service Development and Special Projects was established as a new cost centre during 2011/2012. Income and expenditure for this area was previously reflected in CCS.Translation Service income and expenditure was previously included in SLC.The NRS-Outreach Service sub-contract with WestWood Spice concluded on 30 June 2013.



ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Contents Page

Corporate Information 18

Directors’ Report 19

Auditor’s Declaration of Independence 20

Directors’ Qualifications, Experience and Special Responsibilities 21

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 22

Statement of Financial Position 22

Statement of Changes in Equity 23

Statement of Cash Flows 23

Notes to the Financial Statements 24

Information and Declarations under the Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991 (NSW) 32

Responsible Persons Declaration 32

Independent Audit Report 33

Unaudited Statement of Income and Expenditure 35

Corporate Information

ABN 21 952 195 236

Directors David AtkinsonKenneth DeaconRamsina LeeGillian Frances MahonyAlastair James McEwinDavid ParkerVivek PrabhuSusanne Alexandra RaeJulie TaitGlenn WelldonTodd James Wright

Company SecretarySharon Everson

Registered Office and Principal Place of BusinessSuite 401 Level 469 Phillip StreetParramatta NSW 2150

BankersCommonwealth Bank of Australia94 Audley RoadPetersham NSW 2049

Investment ManagersJBWere Level 42, Governor Phillip Tower1 Farrar Place Sydney NSW 2000

Deutsche Bank AGDeutsche Bank PlaceLevel 16Corner Phillip and Hunter Streets Sydney NSW 2000

AuditorDeloitte Touche TohmatsuGrosvenor Place225 George Street Sydney NSW 2000



DIRECTORS’ REPORTYour directors present this report to members of The Deaf Society of New South Wales for the financial year ended 30 June 2014.

DirectorsThe names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of this report are:

Date elected / Appointed Number eligible to attend

Number attended

David Atkinson 25 March 2014 2 2

Breda Carty 29 November 2008 (resigned 20 October 2013) 2 1

Kenneth Deacon 30 August 2006 7 6

Anthony Alan Gorringe 24 November 2007 (resigned 20 October 2013) 2 2

Ramsina Lee 25 March 2014 2 2

Gillian Frances Mahony 27 November 2010 7 3

Alastair McEwin 29 November 2008 7 7

David Parker 25 March 2014 2 1

Vivek Prabhu 30 June 2011 7 7

Susanne Alexandra Rae 2 January 2001 7 7

Julie Tait 25 March 2014 2 1

Glenn Welldon 2 October 2007 7 7

Todd James Wright 27 November 2010 7 7

Details of directors’ qualifications, experience and special responsibilities can be found on page 21 of this report.

Company SecretarySharon Everson, Chief Executive Officer, held the position of company secretary at the end of the financial year. Ms Everson has worked for The Deaf Society of New South Wales for 37 years, performing accounting and management roles. Sharon Everson was appointed company secretary on 25 October 1999.

Short and Long-Term Objectives and StrategyThe Deaf Society’s short and long term objective is to ensure equity for deaf people by working in partnership with the Deaf Community to enhance the quality of life of deaf people, strengthen the community and advocate for changes that will ensure fundamental rights and freedoms. The Deaf Society’s strategies for achieving this objective focus on three key result areas:

1. Provision of high quality flexible and responsive services and programs2. Promotion of Deaf culture and development of the Deaf Community; and 3. Leadership by example.

Principal ActivitiesThe Deaf Society continued to provide core services in the traditional areas of need, such as welfare and counselling, community development, information, interpreting provision, advocacy, education and training and employment support. Services were provided through the main office in Parramatta, six regional offices and a number of outreach services. As a Registered Training Organisation, the Society continued to offer training services to both Deaf and hearing students. Funding for all of the above activities came from appeals, donations, bequests, investment income, fees for services rendered, grants and subsidies from Local, State and Commonwealth Governments.There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year. During the year the Society celebrated its Centenary, which included hosting of the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf.Current Service Agreements with the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care will expire at 30 June 2015. The Deaf Society has reviewed its preparedness to continue operations while the Commonwealth and State Governments review funding their future obligations to people with a disability as part of the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We believe our existing reserves and diversity of income will enable us meet future risks to operations.

Performance MeasuresKey directions in the Strategic Plan focus on community development, including human rights and deaf leadership, systemic advocacy, evaluation and improvement in service quality and building partnerships. Three key result areas have been established along with associated goals and KPIs. These are provision of high quality, flexible and responsive services and programs, promotion of Deaf culture and development of the Deaf Community and leadership by example.Directors monitor the effectiveness of activities in achieving KPIs through quarterly reports against identified strategies. The Strategic Plan is reviewed on an annual basis, with additional strategies and detailed indicators developed for each year.



Operating ResultThe profit for the financial year was $343,569 (2013: Loss $273,647). The Society is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax.Included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is an increment in fair value of financial assets of $839,026 which has been recorded through the available-for-sale revalution reserve in equity. This increment in fair value of financial assets has created total comprehensive income for the year of $1,182,595.

Interested DirectorsDuring the year two directors, Ken Deacon and David Parker, provided sessional teaching work during the year for DEN for which they received payment at market rates.

Members’ GuaranteeIn accordance with the Society’s constitution, each member is liable:• to contribute to the property of the Society in the event of the Society being wound up while they are a Member of the Society or within

one year after they cease to be a Member of the Society;• for payment of the debts and liabilities of the Society (contracted before they cease to be a Member of the Society);• to the costs, charges and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves, such

amount as may be required not exceeding $2.00.

Auditor’s IndependenceThe auditor’s declaration of independence appears on page 6 and forms part of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2014.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.On behalf of the directors:

Alastair McEwin Vivek PrabhuPresident TreasurerSydney, 30th September 2014

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu A.B.N. 74 490 121 060 Grosvenor Place 225 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box N250 Grosvenor Place Sydney NSW 1220 Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 9322 7000 Fax: +61 (0) 2 9322 7001 www.deloitte.com.au

30 September 2014 Dear Board Members

The Deaf Society of New South Wales In accordance with Subdivision 60-C Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of The Deaf Society of New South Wales. As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of The Deaf Society of New South Wales for the financial year ended 30 June 2014, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

(i) the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours sincerely DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU Gaile Pearce Partner Chartered Accountants

The Board of Directors The Deaf Society of New South Wales Level 4 69 Philip Street Parramatta NSW 2150



DIRECTORS’ QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1

Name Qualifications Experience Special Responsibilities

D Atkinson Dip Law (Solicitors’ Administration Board)

Solicitor

B Carty PhD, MA, Dip Ed, BA(retired 20 October 2013)

Lecturer in Special EducationMember of the Board since November 2008Member, National Australian Association of Teachers of the DeafMember, Deaf History International

Chair of Centenary Sub-Committee

K Deacon JP Grad Cert Management Diploma in AuslanCert IV in Assessment and Workplace TrainingCert IV in Business GovernanceCert IV in Frontline Management

Member of the Board since August 2006Manager, Engineering

Chairperson of the BoardMember of the Finance & Audit Sub-CommitteeMember of the Centenary Sub-Committee

A A Gorringe JP Assoc Dip Bus(retired 20 October 2013)

Finance Officer (Retired)Member of the Board since November 2007President, Deaf Lawn Bowls NSWSecretary, International Deaf Lawn Bowls Federation

Life Member

R Lee BA, GAICD Senior Human Resources Manager

G F Mahony B Laws (Hons 1) Dip Interpreting (Auslan), BA

Barrister-at-LawMember, New Barristers’ CommitteeMember of the Board since October 2010

A McEwin MBA, LL.B, BA Director, Community Legal Centres NSW Member of the Board since November 2008Chairperson, Australian Theatre of the DeafMember, NSW Department of Justice’s Disability Advisory CommitteeCoordinator, World Federation of the Deaf Expert Group on Human Rights

PresidentMember, Finance & Audit Sub-CommitteeMember, Centenary Sub-Committee

D Parker B Eng (Electrical), Diploma of Auslan Community Liaison Officer

V Prabhu B Bus, FCA, F Fin, MBA, GAICD Deputy Head of Credit & Fixed Income, PerpetualMember Diversity Council, PerpetualBoard Member & Treasurer, Chair Management & Finance Committee, NCOSSBoard Member, Member Audit & Risk Sub-Committee, Hume Community Housing AssociationElected Councillor, HCFMember Funds and Asset Management Industry Council, FINSIAMember of the Board since June 2011

TreasurerChair of Finance & Audit Sub- Committee

S A Rae MA (NY), BA, Dip Ed (Syd) Member of the Board since November 2000Educational Administrator (retired)

Deputy ChairMember, Finance & Audit Sub-Committee

J Tait B Ed, Grad Dip (Hearing Impaired), NAATI Paraprofessional Interpreter

Teacher/Consultant for students who are deaf, TAFE NSW

G A Welldon Cert IV Business (Frontline Management)Cert IV Information and TechnologyCert IV Workplace Training and AssessmentCert IV Business (Governance)

Member of the Board since October 2007Customer Service Consultant One Path (Subsidiary ANZ Bank)

Member, Centenary Sub-Committee

T J Wright B EngDip Management

Line 1 Manager, IBM AustraliaElected to the Board October 2010Board Member, Deaf Australia

Deputy ChairMember, Centenary Sub-Committee

1 Unless otherwise stated, all Directors are financial members.



The statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and the statement of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Note 2014 2013$ $

Revenue 3 6,055,566 5,778,567

Less:

Employee benefits expense 5 3,590,188 4,063,878

Depreciation expense 76,620 81,184

Bad and doubtful debts impairment expense - (8,000)

Motor vehicle expenses 61,958 53,378

Rental expenses 430,724 431,017

Travel expenses 67,202 123,218

Fundraising expenses 3,844 5,291

Other expenses 1,615,031 1,022,934

5,845,567 5,772,900

Profit for the year before significant items 209,999 5,667

Significant items gain/(loss) 6 133,570 (279,314)

Profit/(loss) for the year after significant items 343,569 (273,647)

Other comprehensive income

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss - -

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 839,026 1,028,630

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 1,182,595 754,983

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2014Note 2014 2013

$ $Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 15 5,243,744 6,525,687

Trade and other receivables 7 693,937 763,487

Total Current Assets 5,937,681 7,289,174

Non Current Assets

Financial assets 8 12,386,694 10,046,048

Property, plant and equipment 9 292,821 315,859

Total Non Current Assets 12,679,515 10,361,907

Total Assets 18,617,196 17,651,081

Current Liabilities

Financial liabilities 10 1,595,949 1,688,979

Provisions 11 368,813 374,526

Total Current Liabilities 1,964,762 2,063,505

Non Current Liabilities

Provisions 11 198,522 203,703

Total Non Current Liabilities 198,522 203,703

Total Liabilities 2,163,284 2,267,208

Net Assets 16,453,912 15,383,873

Equity

Reserves 7,071,795 6,345,325

Accumulated surplus 9,382,117 9,038,548

Total Equity 16,453,912 15,383,873



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Accumulated Surplus

Available-For-Sale Reserve

Service Development

Reserve

Workplace Reserve

Capital Profits Reserve

Centenary Reserve Total

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Balance at 30 June 2012 9,312,195 (467,682) 201,839 - 5,524,460 128,759 14,699,571

Utilised in the year - - (11,591) - - (59,090) (70,681)

Loss attributable to the Society (273,647) - - - - - (273,647)

Other comprehensive income for the year - 1,028,630 - - - - 1,028,630

Balance at 30 June 2013 9,038,548 560,948 190,248 - 5,524,460 69,669 15,383,873

Transfer (66,500) - - 66,500 - - -

Utilised in the year - - (42,887) - - (69,669) (112,556)

Profit attributable to the Society 343,569 - - - - - 343,569

Other comprehensive income for the year - 839,026 - - - - 839,026

Balance at 30 June 2014 9,315,617 1,399,974 147,361 66,500 5,524,460 - 16,453,912

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Note 2014 2013$ $

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Grants received 3,602,060 2,175,944

Interest received 90,838 264,503

Receipts from activities 2,333,578 2,453,621

Bequests 128,937 34,000

Payments to suppliers and employees (5,484,897) (5,396,970)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 16 670,516 (468,902)

Cash Flows From Investment Activities

Proceeds from the sale of assets 208,190 41,600

Payments for property, plant and equipment (144,439) (102,536)

Distrubutions received 609,242 555,547

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments 4,298,483 2,348,070

Payment for available-for-sale investments (6,923,935) (9,485,100)

Net cash outflow from investment activities (1,952,459) (6,642,419)

Net decrease in cash held (1,281,943) (7,111,321)

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 6,525,687 13,637,008

Cash at the end of the financial year 15 5,243,744 6,525,687

The statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

1. Corporate informationThe financial statements of the Deaf Society of New South Wales for the year ended 30 June 2014 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 30 September 2014.The Society is incorporated under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and is a company limited by guarantee.

2. Summary of accounting policies(a) Basis of preparation

The general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and Australian Accounting Standards, including Australian Accounting Interpretations. The Society is a not for profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards..The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on the basis of historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Society’s functional currency.

Adoption of New & Revised Accounting Standards

Standards and Interpretations affecting amounts reported in the current periodIn the current year, the company has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current annual reporting .

Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet effectiveAt the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the Standards and Interpretations listed below were in issue but not yet effective. The potential impact of the new or revised Standards and Interpretations has not yet been determined, but is not expected to be material.

Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adoptedAt balance date a number of revisions to Accounting Standards adopted by the AASB had been issued but not yet operative and have not been early adopted by The Deaf Society of New South Wales. The following is a list of these standards which are relevant to The Deaf Society of New South Wales:

Standard/Interpretation

Effective for annual reporting periods

beginning on or after

Expected to be initially

applied in the financial year

ending

• AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, and the relevant amending standards 1 January 2017 30 June 2018

• AASB 1031 ‘Materiality’ (2013) 1 January 2014 30 June 2015

• AASB 2012-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities’

1 January 2014 30 June 2015

• AASB 2-13-3’ ‘Amendments to AASB 136 – Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets ’


• AASB 2013-4 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting’


• AASB 2013-5 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Investment Entities’ 1 January 2014 30 June 2015

• AASB 2013-9 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual Framework Materiality and Financial Instruments


• AASB 2014-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ -Part A: ‘Annual Improvements 2010-2012 and 2011-2013 Cycles’ - Part B: ‘Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to AASB 119)’ - Part C: ‘Materiality’

1 July 2014 30 June 2015

• AASB 2014-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ – Part D: ‘Consequential Amendments arising from AASB14’


• AASB 2014-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Standards – Part E: ‘Financial Instruments’ 1 January 2015 30 June 2016

• AASB 14 ‘Regulatory Deferral Accounts’ 1 January 2016 30 June 2017

• Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations (Amendments to IFRS 11) 1 January 2016 30 June 2017

• Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation (amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38)


• IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ 1 January 2017 30 June 2018



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

(b) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptionsThe preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates.The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data obtained both externally and within the Society.The Society has entered into leases of premises and office equipment as disclosed in Note 12. Management has determined that all of the risks and rewards of ownership of these premises and equipment remain with the lessor and has therefore classified the leases as operating leases.The Society maintains a portfolio of securities with a carrying value of $12,386,694 (2013: $10,046,048) at the end of the reporting period. These values at year end represent an appreciation to the extent of 13% (2013: 6%) above cost. The directors have no reason to believe that these values will materially change in the next 12 months.

(c) Revenue recognitionGrant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the Society obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the Society and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied.When grant revenue is received whereby the Society incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor.Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend and distribution revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.The gain or loss on disposal of all non-current assets and available-for-sale financial investments is determined as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the time of the disposal and the net proceeds on disposal. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(d) ExpenditureAll expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular category they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

(e) Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(f) Trade and other receivablesTrade receivables, which comprise amounts due from the sales of merchandise and from services provided, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less any allowance for any uncollectable amounts. Normal terms of settlement vary from seven to 90 days. The carrying amount of the receivable is deemed to reflect fair value.An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that the Society will not be able to collect the debts. Bad debts are written off when identified.

(g) Property, plant and equipmentEach class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair values as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Depreciated replacement cost is used to determine value in use. Depreciated replacement cost is the current replacement cost of an item of plant and equipment less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation to date, calculated on the basis of such costs. Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset is then written down to its recoverable amount.Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows and when the Society would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an assets class, the Society estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the class of assets belong.DepreciationThe depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line basis over the asset’s useful life to the Society commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation RateFurniture and fittings 10%Office equipment 20%Computer equipment 50%Motor vehicles 20%



Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.

(h) Financial InstrumentsInitial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Society becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Society commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs. Classification and subsequent measurementFinancial instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.ImpairmentAt the end of each reporting period, the Society assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.Loans and receivablesLoans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost.Loans and receivables are included in current assets, except for those that are not expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period, which will be classified as non-current assets.Held-to-maturity investmentsHeld-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the Society’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost.Held-to-maturity investments are included in non-current assets, except for those which are expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period.If during the period the Society sold or reclassified more than an insignificant amount of the held-to-maturity investments before maturity, the entire held-to-maturity investment would be tainted and reclassified as available-for-sale.Available-for-sale financial assetsAvailable-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not capable of being classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments as well as fixed income securities. Some derivative assets are included in the reported values but are of an insignificant value.Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those which are expected to be disposed of within 12 months after the end of the reporting period.

(i) Trade creditors and other payablesTrade payables and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Society prior the end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value.

(j) Deferred incomeThe liability for deferred income is the unutilised amounts of grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered or conditions are fulfilled and when control passess to the company. The services are usually provided or the conditions usually fulfilled within 12 months of receipt of the grant. Where the amount received is in respect of services to be provided over a period that exceeds 12 months after the reporting date or the conditions will only be stratified more than 12 months after the reporting date, the liability is discounted and presented as non-current.

(k) Employee benefitsEmployee benefits comprise wages and salaries, annual leave, non-accumulating sick leave and long service leave and contributions to superannuation plans.Provision is made for the Society’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employee may not satisfy vesting requirements.

(l) TaxationIncome TaxThe Society is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax. The exemption has been confirmed by the Australian Taxation Office.

(m) 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 Australian Taxation Office, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense.Receivables and payables are recognised inclusive of GST.The net amount of GST recoverable from or payable to the Australian Taxation Office is included as part of the receivables or payables.The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from or payable to the Australian Taxation Office is classified as operating cash flows.



Note 2014 2013$ $

3. RevenueGrants and subsidies 2,922,045 2,575,788

Donations and appeals 37,463 34,515

Fees for service 2,108,799 2,113,189

Distributions/dividends received 498,992 274,378

Imputation credits received 112,303 77,791


Sponsorship - 38,627

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment 25,756 5,421

Transfer – Provisions 102,112 164,503

Other 47,008 22,223

6,055,566 5,778,567

4. ExpensesAuditors’ remuneration

Auditing the Society’s financial statements 33,000 22,000

33,000 22,000

5. Employee benefits expenseWages and salaries 3,240,902 3,619,660

Superannuation contributions 293,269 339,925

Insurances 50,784 62,966

Employee benefit provisions 5,233 41,327

3,590,188 4,063,878

6. Significant items

Bequests 91,474 34,000

Gain/(loss) on disposal of investments 42,096 (313,314)

133,570 (279,314)

7. Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables 270,343 363,842

Less: Provision for impairment 2,000 2,000

268,343 361,842

Other receivables 425,594 401,645

Total current trade and other receivables 693,937 763,487

Movement in the provision for impairment of receivables is as follows:

Provision for impairment - opening 2,000 10,000

Charge for year - -

Written off - (8,000)

Provision for impairment - closing 2,000 2,000

(i) Provision for impairment of receivables Current trade receivables are generally on 30-day terms. These receivables are assessed for recoverability and a provision for impairment is recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual trade receivable is impaired. These amounts have been included in other expense items.

(ii) Credit risk — trade and other receivablesThe Society does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the terms and conditions agreed between the Society and the customer or counter party to the transaction. Receivables that are past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining solvency of the debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the Society. The Society does not hold any financial assets whose terms have been renegotiated, but which would otherwise be past due or impaired.



Note 2014 2013$ $

8. Financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets at fair value

Shares and units in listed corporations under management:

(Cost: $10,938,398, 2013: $9,485,101) 12,386,694 10,046,048

12,386,694 10,046,048

9. Property, plant and equipment

Furniture and fittings – at cost 209,975 200,437

Less accumulated depreciation 110,108 91,901

99,867 108,536

Office equipment – at cost 176,578 182,717


17,084 16,191

Computer equipment – at cost 50,431 50,431


- -

Motor vehicles – at cost 224,577 291,728


175,870 191,132

Total property, plant and equipment 292,821 315,859

Movements in Carrying AmountsMovement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year

Furniture and Fittings

Office Equipment

Computer Equipment

Motor

VehiclesTotal

$ $ $ $ $

2014

Balance at the beginning of the year 108,536 16,191 - 191,132 315,859

Additions at cost 9,538 12,860 - 122,041 144,439

Disposals - - - (90,857) (90,857)

Revaluation increment - - - - -

Depreciation expense (18,207) (11,967) - (46,446) (76,620)

Carrying amount at end of year 99,867 17,084 - 175,870 292,821

2013

Balance at the beginning of the year 126,609 27,714 - 176,364 330,687

Additions at cost - - - 102,536 102,536

Disposals - - - (36,180) (36,180)

Revaluation increment - - - - -

Depreciation expense (18,073) (11,523) - (51,588) (81,184)

Carrying amount at end of year 108,536 16,191 - 191,132 315,859



Note 2014 2013$ $

10. Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables 503,666 244,142

Grants received in advance 1,092,283 1,444,837

1,595,949 1,688,979

11. Provisions

Current

Employee benefits 272,013 277,726

Provision for Deaf Community Centre 96,800 96,800

368,813 374,526

Non Current

Employee benefits 198,522 203,703

198,522 203,703

Provision for long-term employee benefits

A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to long service leave. In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits have been included in Note 2(k) to this report.

12. Commitments and contingencies

Operating lease commitments

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements

Payable — minimum lease payments

not later than 12 months 304,357 355,340

later than 12 months but not later than 5 years 45,425 327,765

349,782 683,105

The property lease commitments are non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements with a maximum five-year term. Increase in lease commitments may occur in line with CPI.

Parramatta leased premisesThe Society has provided a security deposit guarantee in favour of Henrik Nominees Pty Limited in respect of the Parramatta leased premises to cover any default. The maximum liability will not exceed 163,115 163,115

The Kenneth W Tribe Fellowship FundThe Society acts as trustee of the Kenneth W Tribe Fellowship Fund which provides grants to Deaf students to encourage their educational pursuits. As trustee, the Society is responsible for the continuing management of the invested funds and to make good any loss. At the end of the year, the total funds invested and accordingly the

maximum contingent loss, amounted to: 209,280 208,226

At reporting date, the Society has no commitments for capital expenditure, not otherwise reported in the financial statements.

13. Related party transactionsThe directors act in an honorary capacity and receive no compensation for their services. There were no transactions with director related entities during the year.

14. Events after the reporting periodThe Deaf Society of NSW has negotiated a new lease for its headquarters at Level 4, 69 Phillip Street, Parramatta, for a further five year period from 1 May 2015.No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or might significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in subsequent financial years.



Note 2014 2013$ $

15. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank 189,015 1,407,811

Cash at bank – donations 24,758 99,224

Cash on deposit 5,027,921 5,016,692

Cash on hand 2,050 1,960

5,243,744 6,525,687

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash included cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

16 Reconciliation of net surplus for the year to net cash flows from operations

Net surplus for the year 343,570 (273,647)

Non cash flows:

Depreciation 76,620 81,184

Doubtful Debts - (8,000)

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment (25,756) (5,421)

(Gain)/Loss on sale of investments (42,096) 313,314

Service Development Reserve - (11,591

Centenary Reserve expenditure - (59,090)

Changes in assets and liabilities

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables 69,550 (56,485)

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 259,523 (449,316)

Increase / (decrease) in employee benefits (10,895) 150

Net cash flow from operations 670,516 (468,902)

17. Financial risk managementThe company’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short-term and long-term investments, derivatives, accounts receivable and payable. The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows:

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 15 5,243,744 6,525,687

Trade and other receivables 7 693,937 763,487

Available-for-sale financial assets:

At fair value 8 12,386,694 10,046,048

Total Financial Assets 18,324,375 17,335,222

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables/grants in advance 10 1,595,949 1,688,979

Total Financial Liabilities 1,595,949 1,688,979

(a) Financial Risk Management PoliciesConsisting of senior board members, the finance and audit sub-committee’s overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the Society in meeting its financial targets, whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the finance and audit sub-committee on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.Specific financial risk exposures and management The main risks the Society is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk relating to interest rate risk and equity and derivative price risk. The Society’s policies for managing each of these risks are summarised below. The policies are subject to Board approval and are reviewed regularly.



Interest rate risk The Society is exposed to interest rate fluctuations on its cash at bank and cash on deposit investments. The Society actively monitors interest rates for cash at bank and on deposit to optimise interest income. The Society accepts the risk in relation to fixed interest securities as they are held to generate income on surplus funds.Liquidity risk The Society manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate liquid funds are maintained.Credit riskThe Society is exposed to credit risk in respect of amounts receivable and in respect of funds deposited with banks and other financial institutions. The majority of amounts receivable are due from government departments and any amounts outstanding beyond the contracted period are followed up. Funds deposited with banks and other financial institutions are approved by the Board. At the reporting date the Society does not have any material credit risk exposures to any single receivable or group of receivables.Market price riskMarket price risk is the risk that the Society’s operations will be adversely affected by a significant adverse fluctuation on the value of its available for sale investments. The Society has engaged JB Were and Deutsche Bank to advise on the management of its investment portfolio. The Board has approved risk and return parameters for investment in available-for-sale investments and receives reports from management and investment managers on a quarterly basis regarding the performance of the investment portfolio.

(b) Fair valuesCarrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements represent their net fair values, as determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in Note 2.

(c) Interest rate riskThe Society has an exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instruments value will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The effective weighted average interest rates on those financial assets and financial liabilities, is 3.45% for term deposits and 0.04% for operating accounts.

2014 2013Weighted Average Effective

Interest Rate

Floating Interest Rate

Non Interest Bearing Total

Weighted Average Effective

Interest Rate

Floating Interest Rate

Non Interest Bearing Total

Financial assets

Cash at bank 0.04 213,773 - 213,773 2.43 1,507,035 - 1,507,035

Cash on deposit 3.45 5,027,921 - 5,027,921 4.57 5,016,692 - 5,016,692

Cash on hand - 2,050 2,050 - 1,960 1,960

Trade and other receivables - 693,937 693,937 - 763,487 763,487

Investments subject to floating or fixed interest rates 3.44 4,859,428 - 4,859,428 3.07 5,831,951 - 5,831,951

Investments not subject to floating or fixed interest rates

- 7,527,265 7,527,265 - 4,214,097 4,214,097

10,101,122 8,223,252 18,324,374 12,355,678 4,979,544 17,335,222

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables 1,595,949 1,595,949 1,688,979 1,688,979

1,595,949 1,595,949 1,688,979 1,688,979

18. Economic dependencyThe Society is dependent upon the ongoing receipt of grants from Federal and State government departments to ensure the continuance of specific services to the Deaf Community.



INFORMATION AND DECLARATIONS TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT, 1991 (NSW)INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDRAISING APPEALS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Note 2014 2013$ $

Income

Annual mail appeal 22,967 25,619

Donations 14,496 8,526

Merchandise Sales 2,082 370

Total Fundraising Income 39,545 34,515

Expenditure

Postage, printing, stationery 3,844 5,291

Total Cost of Fundraising 3,844 5,291

Net Surplus 35,701 29,224

The surplus for the year is used to ameliorate the deficits incurred by the Society in providing vital services, in particular support for members of the Deaf Community and their families in rural and regional areas. In the 2014 year, these deficits amounted to $381,924 (2013: $555,770).

% %Total cost of fundraising on fundraising income 10 15Net surplus on fundraising income 90 85

Note: * Fundraising income excludes bequests, as it is not considered to represent income from active fundraising. * There were no fundraising activities conducted jointly with traders.

Declaration by the President in respect of fundraising appeals

I, Alastair McEwin, President of The Deaf Society of New South Wales declare, that in my opinion:

(a) The accounts give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of The Deaf Society of New South Wales with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(b) The statement of financial position gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(c) The provision of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) and the regulations under the Act;

(d) The conditions attached to the authority have been complied with; and

(e) The internal controls exercised by The Deaf Society of New South Wales are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the Society from any of its fundraising appeals.

Alastair McEwinPresidentSydney, 30 September 2014

RESPONSIBLE PERSONS’ DECLARATIONThe directors declare that:

(a) in the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; andin the directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991(NSW) including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the company.

(b) Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s.60.15 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.

On behalf of the directors

Alastair McEwin Vivek PrabhuPresident TreasurerSydney, 30th September 2014



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Independent Auditor’s Reportto the members of The Deaf Society of New South Wales

We have audited the accompanying financial report of The Deaf Society of New South Wales, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration as set out on pages 9 to 28. In addition, we have audited The Deaf Society of New South Wales’s compliance with specific requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 for the year ended 30 June 2014.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report and for Compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and for compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991. The directors are also responsible for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable compliance with requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s compliance with specific requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and 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 whether the entity has complied with specific requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the company’s compliance with specific requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of non-compliance with specific requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and 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 company’s compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view, 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 company’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.



Inherent Limitations

Because of the inherent limitations of any compliance procedure, it is possible that fraud, error, or non-compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 may occur and not be detected. An audit is not designed to detect all weaknesses in The Deaf Society of New South Wales compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 as an audit is not performed continuously throughout the period and the tests are performed on a sample basis.

Any projection of the evaluation of compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 to future periods is subject to the risk that the procedures, may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with them may deteriorate.

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

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.

Opinion

In our opinion:

(a) the financial report of The Deaf Society of New South Wales is in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including:

a. giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

b. complying with Australian Accounting Standards and with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Regulation 2013;

(a) the financial report agrees to the underlying financial records of The Deaf Society of New South Wales, that have been maintained, in all material respects, in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and its regulations for the year ended 30 June 2014; and

(b) monies received by The Deaf Society of New South Wales, as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year ended 30 June 2014, have been accounted for and applied, in all material respects, in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and its regulations.

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU

Gaile PearcePartnerChartered AccountantsSydney, 30 September 2014



UNAUDITEDSTATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

2014 2013$ $

Income

Governance

Distributions received 611,294 352,168


Fees for Service 4,068 15,363

Profit on sale of fixed assets 25,756 5,421

Membership fees 460 640

Sundry income 8,523 4,574

Fundraising

Donations and appeals 37,463 34,145

Sundry Income 2,081 370

Consumer and Community Services

Client Services Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services - Ageing Disability and Home Care 263,279 257,718

Fees for Service – National Disability Insurance Scheme 7,999 -

Fees for Service 15,165 15,629

Independent Living Skills Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services – Ageing Disability and Home Care 298,990 274,207

Attendant Care Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services - Ageing Disability and Home Care 63,500 61,328

Regional Services

Northern Rivers Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services – Ageing Disability and Home Care 86,220 84,398

Sundry Income 11,518 1,975

Advocacy & Community Development

Community Development Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services - Ageing Disability and Home Care 96,505 91,402

Youth and Families Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services 106,151 89,290

Community Education Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services - Ageing Disability and Home Care 88,434 79,902

Sponsorship - 26,519

Fees for Service 210 34,780

Sundry Income 2,108 191

Service Development

Fees for service 545,446 61,173

Centenary Reserve 22,040 59,090

Grant – Australia Communication Exchange 1,252 1,895

Grant – Deafness Foundation - 1,350

Grant – Commonwealth Department of the Environment 22,727 -

Grant – NSW Office of Communities 50,000 -

Grant – AusAid (ISSS) 8,748 -

Grant – NSW Department of Family & Community Services - Ageing Disability and Home Care 297,930 382,694

Grant – Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research & Technical Education 5,000 -

Grant – Parramatta City Council 5,000 3,063

Grant – Community Relations Commission 1,000 -

Grant – Seniors Week - 1,000

Grant – Snow Foundation - 5,911

Sponsorship - 6,991

Transfer – Provisions 10,065 75,822

Transfer – Service Development Fund 66,620 4,591

Sundry income 23,499 6,930



UNAUDITEDSTATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2014 2013$ $

Sign Language Communications (NSW/ACT)Fees for Service 1,198,094 1,156,452Grant – ACT Department of Disability Housing & Community 20,683 20,285Sundry Income 662 458

Translation ServiceFees for Service 68,080 55,218Grant – N R M A - 10,000Grant – Parramatta City Council 10,000 -Sundry income 22 -

DEN - Education and TrainingTraining and Course fees 258,241 291,568Grant – NSW Department of Education and Communities – Adult and Community Education 313,928 313,928Grant – NSW Department of Education and Communities – Strategic Skills Program 209,360 36,979Grant – NSW Department of Family and Community Services – Ageing Disability and Home Care - 49,727Transfer – Service Development Reserve - 7,000Sundry income 1,537 73

Employment and Workplace SupportGrant – Commonwealth Department of Human Services 967,449 810,711Fees for service 16,275 1,680Transfer – Provisions - 18,000Grant – Parramatta City Council 1,096 -Sundry Income - 12,500

National Relay Service Fees for service - 481,326

Total Income 6,055,566 5,778,567

ExpenditureFinancial administration, property expenses 431,915 345,935Appeals expenses 3,844 5,291

Consumer and Community ServicesSydney Metropolitan 326,568 308,186Independent Living Skills Program 351,880 329,904Attendant Care 77,092 66,554Regional Services – Outreach 78,981 74,117Hunter 87,801 87,602Northern Rivers 104,942 97,648Coffs Coast 38,517 39,348New England - 28,743South Coast 39,656 31,206

Advocacy and Community Development Youth and Families 107,301 135,079Community Education 88,940 81,714Community Liaison 120,323 169,741

Service DevelopmentSmoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme 304,958 382,694Program Development 202,247 203,243Centenary 570,610 62,554

Sign Language Communications 1,239,443 1,203,964Translation Service 80,773 82,587DEN - Education and Training 731,541 767,191Employment and Workplace Support 858,235 829,510National Relay Service - 440,089Total Expenditure 5,845,567 5,772,900

Profit from ordinary activities before significant items 209,999 5,667

HELPING US ACHIEVE 100 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITYThe generosity of our present and past supporters has made our work possible over the past 100 years. We place on record our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many, many people who make our work possible.

MAJOR DONATIONS AND SPONSORS


The Deaf Society of New South Wales Annual Report 2014

$15,000 and overJLDJS Foundation$2,000 and overCumeo Gibson FoundationS Everson$1,000 and overC AllenJ & K Bradley ReportingDeaf ButterfliesK W ForsythJ Shanahan$500 and overE HartP HartD JohnstonLions Club of Killarney Bateau Inc.

M MacArthurE M MurrayJ Shaw$100 and overAmor CorporationE AshV D BearD M BeaverP & A BenderA BlaylockO BolligerJ A BrenderR & D BrightA J Bush & SonsV CaradusCharlton Christian College

N ColefaxE CollingsE CornishD CurtinD A DavisDeaf Senior Citizens Group of SydneyDeaf Women’s GuildM A FurnerJ GambrillR J GarrardB W GlockemannJ GouldH E GrantP M GriffinN S Hardie & PM RileyJ Harland

D HendersonA M HertzbergHillscroft ManagementC V HoodR J HowsonP HumeL JohnsonN JonesLawson Women’s Bowling ClubR LeeB S D LemonT & K McKayMensdorff-PouillyR D MewburnF MueckeM Parker

V PhillipsK PigrimQuota Club of QuirindiJ RoachJ RosethT RossD RouvrayP RybaP ScarrSharon King Hearing CentresJ ShawJ M SouthwellWhelan Project Co. Pty LtdLN & L M WilcoxC WilhelmJ Wiseman

Members as at 30th June 2014AdelaideRoger AshworthDavid AtkinsonRoslyn BasedowMartin BuddEvelyn ChristieJudy ClewsMary CookGail CoxMargaret DaleMargaret DayKen DeaconGregory FaulksNorma GiuffreKay GorringeJohn GouldCharlene GraceJenny HannanPeter Hannan

Megan HannonLynette HartmanBob HermanKeith HintonInge JahnBrian JohnstonDennis JohnstonAlex JonesRosalie KassulkeGeorge KramsStephen LawlorJennifer LazarusRamsina LeeArthur LiberaleDavid LondonAnthony MacKrodtJennifer MaclaughlanGillian MahonyApenisa Matairavula

Alastair McEwinTrent McMillanDavid McQuigginAngie MichaelKevin MitchellJohn MooneyPatricia MuttonJitka NavratilHelen NicholsonRon NicholsonStephen NicholsonBetty O’BrienDavid ParkerFrank PetersonVivek PrabhuKerry PriemSue RaeThomas RobsonToni Rose Robson

Anne SmithElizabeth SpiresRobyn StantonWanda StewartJulie TaitCarol TileyAlison ToftHelen TrendosSheena WaltersJudith WatsonGlenn WelldonAnne WoodsKathy WrightTodd WrightTrent McMillanLife MembersColin AllenGeorge Barbouttis, OAMDr V D Bear, AM

Mr Ron BryantBreda CartyNola Colefax, OAMBarry DugganSharon EversonEthel GoffAnthony GorringeMichael HedleyA M Houen, AMAlexandra Hynes, AMPeter MillerHarry RobertsAdam Salzer, AMBrian SurteesRay ToddSteven TurnerRay Whitten

The Deaf Society of NSW is a Deductible Gift Recipient – donations of $2.00 or over are tax deductible.

CENTENARY SPONSORS

We would sincerely like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of our Centenary celebrations, including the WFD Conference: The NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Commonwealth Department of Social Services, AusAid, NSW Community

SGS Pacific were one of the generous sponsors of the 2nd World Federation of the Deaf Conference held in Sydney.

Relations Commission, SLC Communications Alliance (Australian Federation of Deaf Societies), National Auslan Interpreting Booking and Payment Service, Google, Hillscroft Printing Service, Bradley Reporting, Communication Republic Australian Communications Exchange, Brooks Pty Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Work Focus, Doremi Labs and SGS Pacific.

BEQUESTS

During the year the Deaf Society was fortunate to receive legacies from the following estates during the year:

Estate of the late Donald Stewart TrenneryEstate of the late Richard Bower HunterEstate of the late Rita Thelma SmithEstate of the late David Brandon

The Deaf Society of New South WalesLevel 4, 69 Phillip St, ParramattaPO Box 1300, Parramatta NSW 2124Ph: (02) 8833 3600TTY: (02) 8833 3691Fax: (02) 8833 3699Email: [email protected] Skype: deafsocietyofnswwww.deafsocietynsw.org.au

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