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8 June

2012

Annual

Report

President:

Ms Dorothy Lucardie RTO Manager

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

Vice President: Prof Barry Golding

School or Education University of Ballarat

Treasurer: George Papallo

OAM, JP

Secretary: Ros Currie

Manager, Nedlands Community Centre

Dr Allan Arnott Charles Darwin University

Dr Mark Brophy Director

Australian Study Circles Network

Mr Tony Dreise Research Scholar

CAEPR, ANU

Debra Parker National Learning &

Development Manager Morris Corporation Queensland

Helen Schwenke CEO, Lifelong Learning Council

Quuensland Inc Director, Earthling Entreprises

Denise OBrien Senior Executive Director- Adult

Learning Strategic Research, Box Hill Institute

Catherine Dunn Manager Policy Planning & Participation Western Australian Department of Training & Workforce Development

Nomination Statement: Throughout her career, Cath has had a

strong focus on adult learners and is committed to making education

more accessible for adult learners, particularly those experiencing

barriers to learning.

As manager of participation and equity policy in the WA Department of

Training and Workforce Development for the last ten years, she has led

the development of many initiatives related to accessible vocational

education and training (VET), foundation skills and adult community

education (ACE). She represents WA on national taskforces related to

foundation skills, ACE and equity. Through her direct experience with

funding programs, professional development and on-going research

and consultation, and from previous work for several years in TAFE

colleges, Cath has developed a broad perspective on adult learning and

extensive connections within the VET and ACE sectors, and community

and government organisations. She strongly supports community

based learning and its key role in connecting people of all ages to

others and their ideas, to their community, to skills and employment.

Sally Thompson Chief Executive Officer [email protected]

Michael Chalk Network & Web Support [email protected]

Catherine Devlin Professional Development & Networks Manager [email protected]

Raelene Hodge Membership & Admin Officer [email protected]

Roger Harris Editor, AJAL Centre for Research in Education, Equity & Work (CREEW) University of South Australia Holbrooks Road Underdale SA 5032 Phone: (08) 8302 6246 Fax: (08) 8302 6832

Ilka Tampke Communications Officer [email protected]

National Office Postal Address: PO Box 298, Flinders Street Melbourne VIC 8009 Fax: (03) 9652 0853 Phone: (03) 9652 0861 Email: [email protected] http://www.ala.asn.au Location Address: Level 4, CAE Bldg 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne Vic 8009

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52nd Annual General Meeting

Via Elluminate

Friday 8 June, 2012

1.00pm (EST)

1. Welcome

2. Apologies

3. Minutes of the previous meeting

4. Annual Report and Financial Statements

President’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

CEO’s Report

5. Election of Board members

6. General Business

6.1 Motion to be put:

“That ALA apply to become a Company Limited by Guarantee”

Minutes of the 51st Annual General Meeting

Monday 26 September at 4.15 pm at Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria

1. Welcome Dorothy Lucardie, current President welcomed members, with a special welcome to Peter Lavender our only UK member.

2. Present and Apologies Present: Dorothy Lucardie, Allan Arnott, Mark Brophy, George Papallo, Debra

Pinkerton, Helen Schwencke, J Roberto Guevara, Georgiana Poulter, Tony Brown, Brian Day, Wendel Richardson, Analiese Robertson, Mary Brennan, John McIntyre, Deirdre Baker, Pat Grosse, Christopher Carroll, Cindy Geyer, Peter Lavender, Michael Chalk, Donna Rooney In attendance: Sally Thompson, Raelene Hodge, Elaine Butler, Lyn Lormer, Helen Ebswoth, Greg Goudie, Lyn Wolff, Merial Clark

Apologies: Barry Golding, Ros Currie, Joy Wilson, Roger Morris, Barrie

Brennan, Christine McCall, Neville Crocombe, Angela Savage, John Borromeo

3. Minutes of the 50th Annual General Meeting held in Adelaide on Saturday 13th November 2010 Correction to the previous minutes to show that John McIntyre was in attendance. Moved: Allan Arnott Seconded: George Papallo

Motion: That the Minutes of the 50th Annual General Meeting, with the above amendment, be accepted Proposed: John McIntyre Seconded: Allan Arnott Carried

4. Reports

President’s Report – Dorothy Lucardie Attached Treasurer’s Report – George Papallo Attached

Motion: That the Treasurer’s Report and attached financial statements be accepted with the amendment to the spelling of Allan Arnott and the addition of Helen Schwenke to the Committee Members list. Proposed: George Papallo

Seconded: Deirdre Baker Carried

Chief Executive Officer’s Report – Sally Thompson Attached

5. Election of Board Members

The Returning Officer (Mark Brophy) advised members that the following members had been elected to the Board. Dorothy Lucardie (Return) Barry Golding (Return) Denise O’Brien

6. Business Arising

Members were briefed on the move of the office from Canberra to Melbourne

Members advised on the outcome of the suggestion to change name to “Lifelong and Lifewide Learning Australia”. The Board did not support a name change however it is now incorporated in our mission statement

ACE Aotearoa offered an invitation to increase the trans-Tasman partnership with the possibility of meeting together once a year to share learning experiences.

The meeting closed at 4.47 p.m.

2011-2012 has been a short year in our annual calendar as we finalise the transition

from financial to calendar year reporting.

Since our AGM in September ALA has secured funding for the next two years from

DEEWR and a continued contract with Broadband for Senior’s. This has been due to

the continued work of our CEO Sally Thompson and has provided a secure base for

ALA to continue to advocate for adult learners in Australia. The Board has established

a sub-committee that will work this year to further consolidate the financial security of

the organisation.

Our conference this year has the theme of Sustainability and is being hosted by Byron

Region Community College. We would like to encourage members to attend this

conference which has one day of presentations and the second day for discussion.

This is an opportunity for all participants to explore the ideas shared by presenters and

fellow delegates.

Sally Thompson has continued to shine in the position of CEO for ALA. Her excellent

conceptual and strategic skills are only matched by her enthusiasm and passion for

adult learning and on behalf of the Board I would like to express our appreciation of her

contribution to the organisation.

Board members have also focussed their attention on developing the advocacy agenda

for ALA attending a meeting and workshop in February 2012. I would like to thank all

Board members for their work over the year and particularly like to thank Ros Currie for

her contribution over the past two and a half years.

Dorothy Lucardie

Dear Members

Last year, on the Board’s advice and with your full support, we agreed to change the

ALA reporting year from a Financial Year (July to June) to a Calendar Year (January to

December). As predicted, the Balance Sheet for the current reporting period appears

alarming (a trading loss of $236,446). This is because we have most of our expenses

in this reporting period while most of the income we received was shown in the first half

of 2011 (January 1 – June 30). Obviously, to make full sense of this Report for the six

months ended December 2011, it needs to be read in conjunction with the previous

Report for the six months ended 30 June, 2011. This report showed a Revenue of

$670,692 and Balance at 30 June, 2011 of $456,962.

As discussed at last year’s AGM, all of our funding is paid on a Calendar Year. So, for

our next reporting year, January 2012 to December 2012, we will provide a much more

realistic Balance Sheet showing the DEEWR grant we have received and other

sources of funding. Our operating costs will be debited against our various sources of

funding to provide us all with a very meaningful account of how we have managed

ALA’s affairs for the year.

Confusing as it may appear, I am pleased to report that our costs are being very well

managed; a great tribute to our CEO Sally Thompson and her staff. Accounting

procedures have been improved and a number of reporting methods, including a more

comprehensive system of accrual accounting will be applied to prevent the dramatic

highs and lows we have experienced in the past. As at 31 December 2011, our total

equity is $388,574 which is very encouraging. Given that we have received significant

funds for 2012 and beyond and membership is growing steadily, we can feel confident

that ALA’s credibility as the national peak body for Adult Education will be clearly

recognised in 2012.

George Papallo OAM. JP

In the last 6 months, my work and that of the other ALA staff and Board has focused

around the 8 goals of our Strategic Plan, which are:

1. Provide high quality, timely advice to government and stakeholders.

2. Support the development of a research base for lifelong and lifewide learning.

3. Build a media profile and media capability.

4. Provide targeted communication and services to the various sub groups that

make up ALA’s broad membership.

5. Work with state, territory and Australian governments to represent the field and

further the mission of ALA.

6. Identify Board members, staff and others who will champion and build

relationships with international allies.

7. Develop good practice examples internationally for use in our policy advice and

advocacy work.

8. Expand the reach and impact of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning.

And also around our 8 areas of policy advice and advocacy:

1. Adult Literacy 2. Non-Formal Lifelong Learning 3. Family and Community Approaches to Indigenous Adult Education 4. Learning for Civic Participation 5. Learning that Supports an Aging Population 6. Adult Education in Regional and Rural Australia 7. Education pathways for disengaged young people. 8. A Strong Community Education (ACE) Sector

Fortunately in Chinese Astrology, 8 is a lucky number. Some highlights in the last 6

months have included:

- A successful conference hosted by the CAE in Melbourne with International

guest, Dr Peter Lavender along with a public forum held in Perth.

- The launch of the next iteration of the Broadband for Seniors project with greater

emphasis on professional development and support for tutors.

- Negotiation of a 2 ½ year funding agreement with DISIRTE (formerly DEEWR)

to provide professional development and policy advice on behalf of the ACE

sector generally and specifically around our 8 areas of advocacy.

- Continuing work with the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the University of

Ballarat School of Education on Later Life Learning and wellbeing including

participation in a public forum.

- The development of an Adult Literacy Policy Paper in conjunction with the

Australian Education Union as an advocacy tool.

Since the last Annual Report we welcomed Catherine Devlin as our new

Professional Development and Networks Officer. Catherine will be working on the

Broadband for Seniors program as well as developing the professional

development calendar for our members. She joins Michael Chalk who continues to

support us in providing a high quality online learning environment for our members,

Raelene Hodge who supports our current members and continues to grow the

membership base, Ilka Tampke, who has taken Quest and our web

communications to even higher levels of quality.

At the beginning of the year we bid farewell to Mary Hannan who has been with

ALA in a range of voluntary and paid capacity’s for more than 20 years. I often

referred to Mary as the “Corporate Memory” of ALA but she is much more than that.

She is perhaps the biggest single contributor to ALA’s success and longevity,

amongst a field of very passionate, hard working and supportive advocates. Mary

will be attending the conference in Byron Bay so members will have the opportunity

to catch up with her and thank her for her contribution.

We have also said farewell to two very longstanding contractors, Debbie Pearson,

who undertook our financial administration and Ken Ong and team from Osky

Interactive. Debbie stepped into ALA at a challenging time when we were

transferring systems from Canberra to Melbourne and managed the transition with

good cheer despite its many complications. She has now moved onto a new role at

RMIT. Ken and team provided high quality web services to ALA for many years

from their base in Canberra and are responsible for a quite sophisticated set of web

based membership functions.

I look forward to meeting with you all in Byron Bay at the conference in October.

Sally Thompson

Adult Learning Australia Incorporated

Financial Statements

For the Six Months ended 31 December 2011

Adult Learning Australia

- -

Statement of Comprehensive Income


Note 2011 2010-11

$ $ (Six Months) (Twelve Months)

Revenue

Employee Benefits Expense

Depreciation and Amortisation

Other Expenses

Profit I (Loss) before Income Tax

Total Comprehensive Income

98,361 670,692

130,236 213,471

187 156

204,294 293,830

2 (236,446) 163,235

(236,446) 163,235

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.


Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 December 2011

Current Assets

Note 2011 2010-11


Cash and Cash Equivalents 358,887 619,117

Trade and Other Receivables 4 34,643 2,915

Financial Assets 5 798 798

Total Current Assets 394,328 622,830

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment 6 8,573 2,190

Total Non-Current Assets 8,573 2,190

Total Assets 402,901 625,020

Current Liabilities

Trade and Other Payables 7 14,326 67,843

Short-Term Financial Liabilities 8 100,215

Total Current Liabilities 14,326 168,058

Total Liabilities 14,326 168,058

Net Assets 388,575 456,962

Equity

Reserves 9 381 381 Retained Profits 388,193 456,581

Total Equity 388,574 456,962



Statement of Changes in Equity


Retained Earnings

2011 2010-11


Balance at 1 July 2011 257,583

Profit Attributable to Members (236,446) 163,235

Movements during the Year 36,143

Balance at 31 December 2011 (236,446) 456, 580

Asset Revaluation Reserve Balance at 1 July 2011 Other Comprehensive Income

381 381

(236,065) 456,961

Balance at 31 December 2011

Note 2011 2010-11

$ $

(Six Months) (Twelve Months)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from Customers 86,887 488,741

Payments to Suppliers and Employees (340,142) (273,023)

Dividends Received 11

Interest Received 8,559 10,655

Net Cash Outflow from Operating Activities (256,576) 226,834

Net Increase in Cash Held (256,576) 226,834

Cash and Cash Equivalents as at 1 July 2011

561,708

335,324

Cash and Cash Equivalents as at 31 December 2011 305,132 561,708


These financial statements have not been subject to audit or review and should be read in

conjunction with the attached Compilation Report.


Statement of Cash

For the Six Months ended 31 December

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the

financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (ACT). The committee has

determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historic costs

and do not take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated,

current valuations of non-current assets.

The following material accmmting policies, which are consistent with the previous period

unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements.

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash 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 borrowings in current liabilities on the

balance sheet.

(b) Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the association's liability for employee benefits arising from services

rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been

measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.

(c) Property, Plant and Equipment

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

accumulated depreciation.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Leasehold Improvements

Leased Plant and Equipment

Office Equipment

20 %

20%

20 %


Notes to the Financial


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

(d) Trade and Other Receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at the transaction price (i.e. cost) and are

subsequently measured at cost less provision for impairment.

At the end of each reporting period, the carrying value of trade and other receivables are

reviewed to determine whether there is any objective evidence that the amounts are not

recoverable. If so, an impairment loss is recognised immediately in income and expenditure

statement.

(e) Investments

Investments held are immediately recognised at cost which includes transaction costs. They

are subsequently measured at fair value which is equivalent to their market bid price at the

end ofthe reporting period. Movements in fair value are recognised through an equity

reserve.

(f) Leases

Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the

ownership of the asset (but not the legal ownership) are transferred to the association, are

classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised by recognising an asset and a liability at the lower of the

amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum

lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated

between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter oftheir estimated useful

lives or the lease term.

(g) Revenue and Other Income

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking

into account any trade discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred

consideration is not discounted to present values when recognising revenue.

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

financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when

the right to receive a dividend has been established.

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

(h) Trade Payables

Trade payables are recognised at their transaction price. Trade payables are obligations on

the




basis of normal credit terms and do not bear interest.

(i) 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 (ATO).

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other

receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.




2. Profit

2011 2010-11

$ $

(Six Months) (Twelve Months)

Expenses

Purchases and Consumables Used

122,639

136,245

Employee Benefits Expense 118,446 168,925

Depreciation and Amortisation 187 156

Advertising 216 18,704

Bank Charges 1,668 2,881

Insurance 356 4,282

Postage 1,338 7,137

Printing & Stationery 4,454 10,350

Rent 7,114 21,429

Telephone 10,513 15,428

Other Expenses 55,996 105,408

322,927 490,945

3. Profit for the Year

Profit before income tax expense from continuing

operations includes the following specific expenses:

Charging as Expense

Operating Expenses 122,639 136,245 Bookkeeping Costs 11,880 7,058

Movements in Provisions

Depreciation

- Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment 187 156

Net Expenses Resulting from Movement in Provisions

187 156

Remuneration of the Auditor:-

- Audit Fees 1,682 2,550

1,682 2,550





2011 2010-11


4. Trade and Other Receivables

Current

Trade Debtors 3,035 3,035

Less Provision for Doubtful Debts (120) (120)

Provision for GST 31,728

34,643 2,915

Total Trade and Other Receivables 34,643 2,915

5. Financial Assets

Current Shares in Listed Companies

- Shares in Listed Companies 798 798

798 798

6. Property, Plant and Equipment

Plant and Equipment

Plant & Equipment

19,712

18,138 Less Accumulated Impairment 16,135 15,948

3,577 2,190

Office Furniture & Equipment

4,996

4,996

Total Plant and Equipment 8,573 2,190

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 8,573 2,190

7. Trade and Other Payables

Current

Trade Creditors 40,164 Other Creditors (1,432) 27,679

Total Trade and Other Payables (1,432) 67,843




2011 2010

$ $

8. Financial Liabilities

Current

Unexpended Grants 100,215

100,215

Total Financial Liabilities 100,215

9. Reserves

Asset Revaluation Reserve 381 381

381 381


These financial statements have not been subject to audit or review and should be read in

conjunction with the attached Compilation Report.


Independent Auditor's

to the Members of


Scope

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Adult Learning Australia Incorporated (the

association) which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2011, the

statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for

the year ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory

information, and the statement by members of the committee.

Committee's Responsibility for the Financial Report

The committee of the association is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives

a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian

Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act (ACT) and for such internal

control as the committee determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report

that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

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

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

comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the

audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

The procedures included examination on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other

disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant

accounting estimates. These procedures have been taken to form an opinion as to whether, in all

material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian

Accounting Standards and Statutory requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with

our understanding of the Association's position and the results of its operations.

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

to the Members of


Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report of Adult Learning Australia Incorporated is in accordance with the

Associations Incorporation Act (ACT), including:

1. giving a true and fair view of the Association's financial position as at 31 December

2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

n. complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian

Accounting Interpretations).

Simon Jones & Co

Certified Practising Accountant

Suite 23, Levell, 2-14 Station Place, Werribee, VIC 3030

Peter Worn, Regd Co Auditor, Regn: 10510

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