2015 Annual Report

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Chairman’s Report 01

Our Patron and our Board 03

Chief Executive Report 04

A spotlight on the regions 06

A History of Achievement 10

2015 Financial Report 12

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Chairman’s Report

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The 2014-2015 year brings to a close a significant period in the services CLASS provides to people

with disability in many of the regional and outer metropolitan areas of South Australia. The year

was one of preparation for our merger with like-minded Community Lifestyles in the Murraylands

who have very similar values and history to CLASS’.

Bringing together two organisations is not a decision which was made lightly. So much needed to

be considered, and it took the respective Boards many months to come to a decision, weighing up

all the benefits and costs that ensured clients and staff would ultimately benefit from the decision.

The merger signifies a chapter in the next stage of our ongoing steadfast commitment to people

in regional areas living inclusive, independent lives in their community.

Our clients, families and local communities will still know us as CLASS and Community Lifestyles

respectively. Into the future, we will look to how we can better reflect the benefits that the merger

will provide clients, their families and carers and our broader communities.

The merger will create South Australia’s largest regionally based, not-for-profit disability services

provider, employing more than 350 individuals and supporting over 500 people living with

disability and their families. We will also be focusing our attention on being an employer of choice.

I thank the CLASS and Community Lifestyles teams for their dedication and hard work to ensure a

smooth merger. Together with the respective Boards, they have never lost sight of the overarching

objective of ensuring we build an organisation with the sole aim of supporting clients through the

delivery of high quality services.

The merger reinforces our vision of ‘Together We Achieve’. Our focus is, and always will be, on

quality service delivery enabling people with disability to live the life they want. Working in

partnership and collaboration with clients, families and the communities we serve, has been the

cornerstone for our achievements over the years as outlined in our History of Achievement article

within the report.

It is also on this note that I wish to thank my Board and past Board members for their commitment

and valued input throughout CLASS’ history – the organisation would not be where it is today, if

not for their guidance.

To our team of exceptional staff led by Mark Kulinski - your unwavering commitment to client

wellbeing and your professionalism stands us apart, thank you.

In closing, I trust you share my excitement and look forward to embarking on this journey. A journey

where we take the learnings from our collective experience, our enthusiasm for what the future

holds and our expectation of what we can achieve and work together to make the lives of clients

the best they can be.

Yours sincerely,

Bill Rowe

Chairman

Chairman’s Report (continued)

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Board Members

Bill RoweChairman

Garry Ashworth Brad Butler Mike Galea

Rex Keily AM, JPwas appointed as a

Board member on

30 September 2014

Bill Spencer Heather Webster Jonty Whiteheadresigned as a Board

member on

14 April 2015

Patron

His Excellency the

Honourable

Hieu Van Le AO

Governor of South Australia

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Chief Executive Report

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What a year it has been! In some ways it only feels like yesterday that I was reporting on the

2013-2014 year and in other ways, it feels that this year seems so much longer than others.

We have packed so much in the year that we can collectively be proud of:

• We continue to receive feedback from clients and families regarding the high satisfaction of the

services we provide

• We successfully undertook our external service excellence audit

• We expanded our services, including two supported accommodation services as a result of a

very competitive procurement process

• we were successful in being the only South Australian organisation (and one of eleven

organisations, nationally) to receive a grant to enhance co-designed services for people with

disability

• We undertook many family forums and staff roadshows, across the state, that will support the

development of future plans and inform our continuous improvement processes

• Our new Hills Day Services and Client Services Centre was opened in Mount Barker on 8 Stephen

St providing a state-of-the-art facility for our staff and clients in the Adelaide Hills region

• We migrated to Office 365 and implemented Sharepoint which will greatly support productivity

• Staff represented CLASS at professional development forums and presented how CLASS is

leading the way, in so many ways, with regards to service delivery

• Staff undertook Mental Health First Aid and resilience training, enhancing the professional

support to our clients

• We reviewed how we provide services and have put plans in place that will see the quality of

service delivery taken to even new heights

• We welcomed new clients to CLASS, as our reputation for quality service delivery continues to

grow, and

• CLASS welcomed numerous visitors to tour our facilities, including from the NDIA and members

of parliament, who are all keen to learn from us

In looking back, it cannot go unmentioned that we have also felt loss. Colleagues have left CLASS

to pursue new opportunities and we have lost colleagues and clients due to illness. It is only fitting

that we pay tribute to them all and thank them for the indelible impression that they have left on

us and CLASS.

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Undoubtedly, we will be faced with challenges moving forward. We have talked much about the

changing and challenging face of the community sector. With the merger, we will be in a stronger

position to face them. We will continue to build on our strong foundations to ensure that our clients

receive the highest quality support to help them achieve their aims and have valued roles within

their local communities.

I have every confidence in our ability to rise to any challenge. The challenge of learning new ways

of how we work and support clients to help them achieve their dreams, the challenge of increased

competition and the challenge of ensuring we maintain a strong supporter base who will help us

continually improve services to clients.

It is on this note that I thank our supporters, our funders, staff, clients, families and the Board– it

is our ability to collaborate to achieve positive outcomes together that makes us unique.

Yours sincerely,

Mark Kulinski

Chief Executive

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Kangaroo Island

The Kangaroo Island team had a busy year facilitating the implementation of Person Centred Active

Support plans to support clients achieve their individual goals. More clients are now involved in

their local community including actively attending the local gym which has led to improved fitness

and health outcomes.

Other client achievements have included:

• Volunteering at a local garden centre to feed and look after the animals and help in the

maintenance of the plants in the garden

• Securing part-time work in a busy retail setting

• Volunteering at the local Op Shop and delivering meals to elderly members in the local

community

• Increased critical road safety skills of our clients

The significant aspect of all of these achievements is that they are taking place in the local

community, where clients are building their independent living skills and being valued members

of their community.

We sincerely thank the Kangaroo Island Council, who this year supported us with a Community

Partnership Grant which was used to purchase a Table Tennis Table, Bean Bags, a Picnic Basket,

Lego and a variety of games for the clients at the Kingscote Holiday Respite House to enjoy.

Kingscote Holiday Respite House continues to grow in popularity as it provides an experience like

no other for people with disabilities. With access to world renowned attractions, guests are

supported by our team of caring professionals who support their unique needs. Kingscote Holiday

Respite House caters separately for children, family and adult respite.

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Adelaide Hills

It has been another busy and successful year in the Adelaide Hills with the Breakfast Club program

soaring to new heights. Currently numerous clients are involved in the program which produces

over 80 breakfast bars per week which are donated to the Eastern Fleurieu Junior School for their

students who attend school without breakfast. The success of this program is seeing it being setup

in Goolwa also.

This year, our Mt Barker Client Services Centre was opened on 8 Stephen St by our Patron, His

Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO, Governor of South Australia. The opening was a huge

success with clients, family members, staff, and local council and business all in attendance.

This is a purposely renovated accessible centre that has provided the Hills Day Services Team with

far superior facilities and the Client Services Team with a collaborative working space. Hills Day

Services clients have expressed how much more they now enjoy cooking in the large, versatile

kitchen and participating in a range of activities including art and music.

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A spotlight on the regions (continued)

Fleurieu Peninsula

One of the big developments in the Fleurieu

Peninsula this year was the renovation of

Myranth House in Strathalbyn. Contributors to

this project were the Julia Farr Foundation,

Alexandrina Council and Good 360 Australia.

Without these project partners this significant

and needed development would not have

been possible.

The external redevelopment has seen the

removal of superfluous trees and shrubs to allow for the development of an impressive ramp and

garden. This has improved the accessibility to the venue significantly as well as the aesthetic appeal

of the venue to clients and passers-by.

The interior refurbishment is continuing and is coming along beautifully. New bedding has been

purchased along with blinds, curtains, photos and furniture. Clients and staff have already

expressed how much they like the new look enhancing Myranth House’s already strong reputation

as a quality bed and breakfast style respite service.

Riverland

The Riverland team has been successful in implementing many new initiatives. One that has been

particularly successful is the Recycling Program. The Recycling Program involves clients partnering

with local businesses to collect recyclable goods. The tremendous amount of local support

continues to grow.

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Carrying on from the Recycling Program, clients in the Riverland have begun recycling paper and

turning it into Fire Bricks for people to burn in their wood fires. This has grown into a successful

enterprise which the clients enjoy being a part of and which the customers receive a quality

product.

South East

The South East team have been working at a feverish pace, establishing much needed

Accommodation Services throughout the year. With clients now settling into their new homes, they

have expressed their overwhelming happiness in now having a place to call home and being able

to start working toward their individual goals.

Independent Living Skills were a key focus throughout the year with clients achieving their

individual goals towards independent living. Clients have learnt budgeting, cooking and home

management skills, just to name a few, and were even supported to start their own business.

Southern Metro

Southern Metro Day Services are coming to the end of their second year in their new venue at

30B Beach Road, Christies Beach. The enviable location of this venue which offers convenient

access to the beach has been of great benefit to our clients and staff. Our staff and clients frequently

go for walks along the beach and seaside providing therapeutic relief and important physical

exercise.

Being part of community has been a big focus for the year. The Southern Metro team have worked

with the local community, raising the awareness of the opportunities for children with disability

leaving school. That support was also extended to the clients of new local Accommodation

Services that were established during the year. These new services are now supporting clients to

live independently in their local community and work towards their personal goals.

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CLASS has a long and proud history of achieving since forming in 1983. Below is a snap shot of

achievements throughout the years. These achievements would not have been able to be realised

without the incredible support of clients, families, staff, funders and community and business

partners. To all that have been involved in supporting clients realise their dreams of independence

and inclusion – thank you!

A History of Achievement

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1983CLASS is formed with six

clients and one car by a

group of concerned

parents, living in

Strathalbyn South

Australia, looking for

recreational activities for

their children with

disabilities.

1995CLASS Reach Recreation

Program is established to

strengthen families by

providing information and

developing support

networks for parents and

siblings of children with

disability. The program

runs more than 150 camps

annually.

1996CLASS now provides

services to 20 clients

over a 400km

geographical area.

1998The ‘Moving On’

program supports

better independence

for clients.

2005Turnover reaches

$1 million per annum. 2006CLASS host the

Tri-State Games

attracting

hundreds of

competitors with

disability to

Strathalbyn and

transitional

accommodation

services

commence.

2007The Victor Harbor

Respite and In-home

Support Services

commence. CLASS is

the first to receive

funding to support

young people in

residential aged

care move into

accommodation

better suited to

their needs.

2008Attendant

Care

Service

commences.

2009Day services on

Kangaroo Island

commence and the

Client Advisory Group

is established.

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200443 staff provides

services to 97 clients

across 6,000kms and is

only 1 of 2 organisations

to receive Silver Level

Service Excellence status

in South Australia.

Annual funding reaches

more than $800,000.

2015Services are provided to

more than 400 clients

and turnover exceeds

$11 million per annum.

1999CLASS now supports

people in Victor Harbor

to Lobethal and has more

than 35 clients. CLASS

merges with Town and

Country Community

Access to broaden the

range of services to

clients.

2001The Weekender

program, offering

participants the

ability to enjoy

weekends with their

friends and peers, is

established.

2010In-home support

services double in size

due to overwhelming

demand and the positive

outcomes achieved by

clients.

2011Accommodation

services in Renmark

commence.

2012New Accommodation

services on the South

Coast and Millicent

established. Day

Services expand to

Renmark, Millicent and

Goolwa. A Microbusiness

program is delivered in

the Riverland, Kangaroo

Island, Adelaide Hills,

Strathalbyn and Victor

Harbor areas.

2003Over 5,000 hours of

volunteer support is

provided during the

year.

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Community Living and Support Services Inc

Extract from the Financial Statements

Statement of Financial PositionAs At 30 June 2015

2015 2014

$ $

Assets

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 1,672,945 1,377,089

Trade and other receivables 815,717 616,482

Other financial assets 1,247 1,178

Other assets 775 24,347

Property, plant and equipment 1,264,366 -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,755,050 2,019,096

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment - 1,238,258

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS - 1,238,258

TOTAL ASSETS 3,755,050 3,257,354

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 995,229 1,012,203

Financial liabilities - 141,140

Employee benefits 756,428 343,595

Other financial liabilities 218,458 285,662

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,970,115 1,782,600

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities - 6,835

Employee benefits - 190,391

TOTAL NON-CURRENT

LIABILITIES - 197,226

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,970,115 1,979,826

NET ASSETS 1,784,935 1,277,528

EQUITY

Reserves 152,428 81,557

Retained earnings 1,632,507 1,195,971

1,784,935 1,277,528

TOTAL EQUITY 1,784,935 1,277,528

A copy of the full set of Financial Statements and Audit Report is available upon request from CLASS

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Community Living and Support Services Inc

Extract from the Financial Statements

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the Year Ended 30 June 2015

2015 2014

$ $

Revenue 12,699,287 10,326,179

Other income 409,715 157,036

Employee benefits expense (11,010,765) (8,782,851)

Depreciation and amortisation expense (176,657) (192,161)

Other expenses (1,443,254) (1,197,693)

Surplus for the year 478,326 310,510

Other comprehensive income for the year - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 478,326 310,510

A copy of the full set of Financial Statements and Audit Report is available upon request from CLASS

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