2018

ANNUAL

REPORT

10 YEARS OF CONNECTION IN COMMUNITITES

Executive Summary

Leadership and innovation influences KSF and the last ten years has enabled us to see ourselves as re-payers and communitarians enjoying the experience of giving and helping and supporting others We

have can learnt from the experiences of waling with others and feel honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to do so thereby playing a part and having a social impact

We love the fact that we can intersect and bring worlds together and believe in using our skills for good gives us the conviction to continue

Over the last ten years we feel included and permitted to participate we have helped communities in the culmination of whatrsquos important we have made others smile and we are all agreed that models of good

philanthropy ensure community empowerment and innovation

The 2018 year has provided us with a timely opportunity to look back at what we have done who we have engaged with and the

impact we have had over the last 10 years

Who we areKindred Spirits Foundation is a humanitarian community-focused

organisation engaging assisting and strengthening local communities across Australia

We support local projects that have the potential to transform communities encouraging and strengthening the people of those communities by addressing the social and environmental issues

affecting the quality of life

Together with our partners we aim to build the capacity for communities to recognise challenges and create long term

differences and solutions We connect people within their own communities by the provision of tools resources and local support ndash

including funding mentoring guidance culturally appropriate engagement and networking opportunities and professional and

business assistance

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people as the First Nations Peoples of

Australia and acknowledge and pay our respects to the past present and emerging

Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and recognise their connection

to country community and culture

Directorsrsquo Reflections

Everyday of the past 10 years has been my honour and privilege to be a Director of KSF I could never have imagined the amount of work we would have undertaken and the wide range of groups we have assisted over this period Community support is a core value of mine personally and being a part of KSF has allowed me to be very actively involved at all levels of philanthropic community service The measure of our success has been the smiling faces and incredible appreciation we have received from so many disadvantaged people and communities I have also learnt so much and grown over this period and continue to be inspired particularly by our Founder Rhonda wo is an incredible and yet humble humanitarian

Kathy Havers

It was a joy to celebrate KSFrsquos tenth birthday with the many amazing organisations who have become part of the KSF family since 2008 The day of celebration reinforced so strongly the importance of relationships and the fun we have at the grass roots where many great friendships are forgedThese relationships are built on our core values of trust respect diversity social inclusion transparency and two-way communication We could see the value of the KSF relationships and community during our anniversary celebrations After all our relationships become the agents for social changeOver the past few years the culture of many major national organisations has failed customers and communities alike Royal Commissions into Sexual Assault and the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services industry have uncovered poor governance and unethical behaviour Our ABC Cricket Australia even my beloved Bombers were all damaged through questionable governance and greedy organisational decisions These circumstances remind us about the imperative for strong values-based governance and the importance of creating value for our customers collaborators and beneficiaries - whether we work in the private sector with a foundation or a community organisation They also highlight the necessity of corporate giving and philanthropy ndash to support the communities that support us and to build a culture of care within our organisations KSF strives to achieve strong ethical governance This is fundamental to the way we support grass roots organisations communities and individuals We continue our pledge - to listen to our communities and to remain true to our shared values

Rhonda Renwick Founder

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

10 YEARS OF CONNECTION IN COMMUNITITES

Executive Summary

Leadership and innovation influences KSF and the last ten years has enabled us to see ourselves as re-payers and communitarians enjoying the experience of giving and helping and supporting others We

have can learnt from the experiences of waling with others and feel honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to do so thereby playing a part and having a social impact

We love the fact that we can intersect and bring worlds together and believe in using our skills for good gives us the conviction to continue

Over the last ten years we feel included and permitted to participate we have helped communities in the culmination of whatrsquos important we have made others smile and we are all agreed that models of good

philanthropy ensure community empowerment and innovation

The 2018 year has provided us with a timely opportunity to look back at what we have done who we have engaged with and the

impact we have had over the last 10 years

Who we areKindred Spirits Foundation is a humanitarian community-focused

organisation engaging assisting and strengthening local communities across Australia

We support local projects that have the potential to transform communities encouraging and strengthening the people of those communities by addressing the social and environmental issues

affecting the quality of life

Together with our partners we aim to build the capacity for communities to recognise challenges and create long term

differences and solutions We connect people within their own communities by the provision of tools resources and local support ndash

including funding mentoring guidance culturally appropriate engagement and networking opportunities and professional and

business assistance

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people as the First Nations Peoples of

Australia and acknowledge and pay our respects to the past present and emerging

Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and recognise their connection

to country community and culture

Directorsrsquo Reflections

Everyday of the past 10 years has been my honour and privilege to be a Director of KSF I could never have imagined the amount of work we would have undertaken and the wide range of groups we have assisted over this period Community support is a core value of mine personally and being a part of KSF has allowed me to be very actively involved at all levels of philanthropic community service The measure of our success has been the smiling faces and incredible appreciation we have received from so many disadvantaged people and communities I have also learnt so much and grown over this period and continue to be inspired particularly by our Founder Rhonda wo is an incredible and yet humble humanitarian

Kathy Havers

It was a joy to celebrate KSFrsquos tenth birthday with the many amazing organisations who have become part of the KSF family since 2008 The day of celebration reinforced so strongly the importance of relationships and the fun we have at the grass roots where many great friendships are forgedThese relationships are built on our core values of trust respect diversity social inclusion transparency and two-way communication We could see the value of the KSF relationships and community during our anniversary celebrations After all our relationships become the agents for social changeOver the past few years the culture of many major national organisations has failed customers and communities alike Royal Commissions into Sexual Assault and the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services industry have uncovered poor governance and unethical behaviour Our ABC Cricket Australia even my beloved Bombers were all damaged through questionable governance and greedy organisational decisions These circumstances remind us about the imperative for strong values-based governance and the importance of creating value for our customers collaborators and beneficiaries - whether we work in the private sector with a foundation or a community organisation They also highlight the necessity of corporate giving and philanthropy ndash to support the communities that support us and to build a culture of care within our organisations KSF strives to achieve strong ethical governance This is fundamental to the way we support grass roots organisations communities and individuals We continue our pledge - to listen to our communities and to remain true to our shared values

Rhonda Renwick Founder

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

Executive Summary

Leadership and innovation influences KSF and the last ten years has enabled us to see ourselves as re-payers and communitarians enjoying the experience of giving and helping and supporting others We

have can learnt from the experiences of waling with others and feel honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to do so thereby playing a part and having a social impact

We love the fact that we can intersect and bring worlds together and believe in using our skills for good gives us the conviction to continue

Over the last ten years we feel included and permitted to participate we have helped communities in the culmination of whatrsquos important we have made others smile and we are all agreed that models of good

philanthropy ensure community empowerment and innovation

The 2018 year has provided us with a timely opportunity to look back at what we have done who we have engaged with and the

impact we have had over the last 10 years

Who we areKindred Spirits Foundation is a humanitarian community-focused

organisation engaging assisting and strengthening local communities across Australia

We support local projects that have the potential to transform communities encouraging and strengthening the people of those communities by addressing the social and environmental issues

affecting the quality of life

Together with our partners we aim to build the capacity for communities to recognise challenges and create long term

differences and solutions We connect people within their own communities by the provision of tools resources and local support ndash

including funding mentoring guidance culturally appropriate engagement and networking opportunities and professional and

business assistance

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people as the First Nations Peoples of

Australia and acknowledge and pay our respects to the past present and emerging

Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and recognise their connection

to country community and culture

Directorsrsquo Reflections

Everyday of the past 10 years has been my honour and privilege to be a Director of KSF I could never have imagined the amount of work we would have undertaken and the wide range of groups we have assisted over this period Community support is a core value of mine personally and being a part of KSF has allowed me to be very actively involved at all levels of philanthropic community service The measure of our success has been the smiling faces and incredible appreciation we have received from so many disadvantaged people and communities I have also learnt so much and grown over this period and continue to be inspired particularly by our Founder Rhonda wo is an incredible and yet humble humanitarian

Kathy Havers

It was a joy to celebrate KSFrsquos tenth birthday with the many amazing organisations who have become part of the KSF family since 2008 The day of celebration reinforced so strongly the importance of relationships and the fun we have at the grass roots where many great friendships are forgedThese relationships are built on our core values of trust respect diversity social inclusion transparency and two-way communication We could see the value of the KSF relationships and community during our anniversary celebrations After all our relationships become the agents for social changeOver the past few years the culture of many major national organisations has failed customers and communities alike Royal Commissions into Sexual Assault and the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services industry have uncovered poor governance and unethical behaviour Our ABC Cricket Australia even my beloved Bombers were all damaged through questionable governance and greedy organisational decisions These circumstances remind us about the imperative for strong values-based governance and the importance of creating value for our customers collaborators and beneficiaries - whether we work in the private sector with a foundation or a community organisation They also highlight the necessity of corporate giving and philanthropy ndash to support the communities that support us and to build a culture of care within our organisations KSF strives to achieve strong ethical governance This is fundamental to the way we support grass roots organisations communities and individuals We continue our pledge - to listen to our communities and to remain true to our shared values

Rhonda Renwick Founder

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

Who we areKindred Spirits Foundation is a humanitarian community-focused

organisation engaging assisting and strengthening local communities across Australia

We support local projects that have the potential to transform communities encouraging and strengthening the people of those communities by addressing the social and environmental issues

affecting the quality of life

Together with our partners we aim to build the capacity for communities to recognise challenges and create long term

differences and solutions We connect people within their own communities by the provision of tools resources and local support ndash

including funding mentoring guidance culturally appropriate engagement and networking opportunities and professional and

business assistance

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people as the First Nations Peoples of

Australia and acknowledge and pay our respects to the past present and emerging

Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and recognise their connection

to country community and culture

Directorsrsquo Reflections

Everyday of the past 10 years has been my honour and privilege to be a Director of KSF I could never have imagined the amount of work we would have undertaken and the wide range of groups we have assisted over this period Community support is a core value of mine personally and being a part of KSF has allowed me to be very actively involved at all levels of philanthropic community service The measure of our success has been the smiling faces and incredible appreciation we have received from so many disadvantaged people and communities I have also learnt so much and grown over this period and continue to be inspired particularly by our Founder Rhonda wo is an incredible and yet humble humanitarian

Kathy Havers

It was a joy to celebrate KSFrsquos tenth birthday with the many amazing organisations who have become part of the KSF family since 2008 The day of celebration reinforced so strongly the importance of relationships and the fun we have at the grass roots where many great friendships are forgedThese relationships are built on our core values of trust respect diversity social inclusion transparency and two-way communication We could see the value of the KSF relationships and community during our anniversary celebrations After all our relationships become the agents for social changeOver the past few years the culture of many major national organisations has failed customers and communities alike Royal Commissions into Sexual Assault and the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services industry have uncovered poor governance and unethical behaviour Our ABC Cricket Australia even my beloved Bombers were all damaged through questionable governance and greedy organisational decisions These circumstances remind us about the imperative for strong values-based governance and the importance of creating value for our customers collaborators and beneficiaries - whether we work in the private sector with a foundation or a community organisation They also highlight the necessity of corporate giving and philanthropy ndash to support the communities that support us and to build a culture of care within our organisations KSF strives to achieve strong ethical governance This is fundamental to the way we support grass roots organisations communities and individuals We continue our pledge - to listen to our communities and to remain true to our shared values

Rhonda Renwick Founder

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

Directorsrsquo Reflections

Everyday of the past 10 years has been my honour and privilege to be a Director of KSF I could never have imagined the amount of work we would have undertaken and the wide range of groups we have assisted over this period Community support is a core value of mine personally and being a part of KSF has allowed me to be very actively involved at all levels of philanthropic community service The measure of our success has been the smiling faces and incredible appreciation we have received from so many disadvantaged people and communities I have also learnt so much and grown over this period and continue to be inspired particularly by our Founder Rhonda wo is an incredible and yet humble humanitarian

Kathy Havers

It was a joy to celebrate KSFrsquos tenth birthday with the many amazing organisations who have become part of the KSF family since 2008 The day of celebration reinforced so strongly the importance of relationships and the fun we have at the grass roots where many great friendships are forgedThese relationships are built on our core values of trust respect diversity social inclusion transparency and two-way communication We could see the value of the KSF relationships and community during our anniversary celebrations After all our relationships become the agents for social changeOver the past few years the culture of many major national organisations has failed customers and communities alike Royal Commissions into Sexual Assault and the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services industry have uncovered poor governance and unethical behaviour Our ABC Cricket Australia even my beloved Bombers were all damaged through questionable governance and greedy organisational decisions These circumstances remind us about the imperative for strong values-based governance and the importance of creating value for our customers collaborators and beneficiaries - whether we work in the private sector with a foundation or a community organisation They also highlight the necessity of corporate giving and philanthropy ndash to support the communities that support us and to build a culture of care within our organisations KSF strives to achieve strong ethical governance This is fundamental to the way we support grass roots organisations communities and individuals We continue our pledge - to listen to our communities and to remain true to our shared values

Rhonda Renwick Founder

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

Financial Report

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

The Past Year - Reflection2017 ndash 2018 as our tenth year has given us time to identify and

prioritise key program areas by developing strategies that review past programs and partnerships

This has enabled us to identify activities and assess plans and checklists against values mission and vision other programs point of difference and our relationships We are now able to ensure a solid

investment mix whilst ensuring on-going communications and response to immediate needs

We have been able to build a database of other funders and identify key contacts in order to build relationship over time allowing us to monitor and set varying levels of investment dependent on need and

priorityWe have worked to increase our public engagement profile and partnerships and spent some time on our

communication and engagement channels in order to move the foundation forward

We realise that innovation comes out of reflection To this end we have challenged ourselves by holding strategic planning days to ensure we can build and maintain investments and contributions whilst reviewing

our longer term sustainability and our succession planning

It has been a huge tenth year but together we have been able to define our purpose our broad and and comprehensive tactics and our future as a caring and hands-on foundation

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

The Past Year ndash A CelebrationldquoIt was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing

incredible work with communities in Australia with warm and loving support of the Kindred Spirits Foundationrdquo

It was a grey day in the Latrobe Valley but not in Traralgon not on Queens Parade where the wide doors of VRI Hall stood open

spilling the warmth of this community celebration into the morning streets The joy the diversity the sparkling of hope all

made possible by the communities empowered by the support of ten-year-old philanthropic organisation Kindred Spirits

Foundation

We saw a day long birthday party with each food and information laden table a history of accomplishment from the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley (UMSLV) cultural display and offering of home cooked

delicacies the United Way Dolly Pardon Imagination Library childrenrsquos book display to the wonders of the Kakadu Plum enterprise to the offered materials by the Tripodi family of Traralgon whose late husband dad and uncle Vince had the original idea for the Big Red Bus allowing those who require dialysis the chance to

have a holiday whilst still receiving treatment

There were stilt walkers from the Womenrsquos Circus a Kakadu plum cordial making demonstration by young people from Wadeye in the Northern Territory working at the Dumu Balcony Cafeacute a social enterprise in Bright north east

Victoria Sale of Interrentye traditional healing products from Akeyulerre Healing Centre Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and native herbs and spices from Natif It was very special to have the Frog Hollow-Wurreranginy

community in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia join us in spirit asking for contributions to their crowd funding campaign to build an Early learning Centre

Of great importance to Kindred Spirits were stalls for people to join the Val-You Reading community and the launch of the Traralgon East Community Connect Community Lunches Recipe Book Lots of Sarahrsquos homemade soup and

Kelliersquos cookies which were very popular

The venue was full of First Australians new Australians rural and urban young and old wanting to tell to show everyone what Kindred Spirit had made possible but the real emphasis of the day was on what communities could do when respected with support The laughter of children from so many backgrounds the sweep of creative change the

generosity of each to each filled the hall What does hope look like in this often difficult timemdashit was there in that hall concrete responsible and visionary

ldquoWhat a truly uniting day was had yesterday in the celebration of your ten years As a representative of Gippsland Farmer Relief I was made warmly welcome and partook of the special stories of endurance challenges and

achievements The outcome of GFR being the recipient of a solid amount of money to help the farmers was stunning Thank you Rhonda and team for this eye-opening day and you ever present motivation and guidance to so many

ldquoMargaret Palmer

Thank you to all those involved in organising this fantastic and moving event both on the organising committee and helping on the day to create a true celebration Most importantly however let us thank and congratulate Rhonda as

founder and Ann Kathy Gregor Krissy and Bec as directors for helping change the lives and dreams of many

communities over the last 10 years

10 Year Celebration ndash Social MediaWhat a truly uniting day was had yesterday in the celebration of your ten years As Guest representing Gippsland Farmer Relief Iwas made warmly welcome and partook of special stories of endurance challenges and achievements The food was divine and

plentiful The outcome of GFR being the recipient of a nice sum of money to help the farmers was stunning Thank you Rhonda and team for the eye opening day and your ever present motivation and guidance to so many Bless you all

Marg Palmer

Kindred Spirits Foundation celebrated its 10th birthday at The VRI Hall yesterday - in the best possible way - showcasing its incredible community projects amp programs Traralgon East Community Connect Project Val-You Reading Program THE Kakadu

Plum enterprise - the list goes on Community capacity enriching people centred work of KSF Rhonda Renwick amp her team are absolutely amazing amp inspiring

Congratulations amp looking forward to supporting KSF in anyway I can over the next 10 wonderfulMelina Bath MP

Big thanks to the amazing Kindred Spirits for having us on the weekend to share in their 10 year celebrations This year through the generous support of Kindred Spirits we were able to offer scholarships to our New Women program helping those facing

barriers to access classes Thanks Kindred Spirits we LOVE your work - heres to another 10 yearsWomenrsquos Circus

Congratulations Kindred Spirits Enterprise on your 10th Year Anniversary Rhonda and Ann yoursquore an inspiration in all that you do To all those behind the scenes at Kindred Spirits your amazing

It was so wonderful to be surrounded by people doing incredible work for communities in Australia with the warm and loving support of The Kindred Spirits Fun and memorable day Ill never forget

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Communities we have worked with over the last ten years

Community Partners

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