rosies youth mission inc. annual report...

“ Friends on the Street, in the Courts, in Youth Detention and in the Prisons.”

Rosies Youth Mission Inc.

Annual Report

2015/2016

ROSIES ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16

Table of Contents * Rosies Story 3

The Rosies Vision 4

The Rosies Mission

Our Guiding Principles

The Rosies Prayer 5

Word from The OMI Provincial 6

Organizational Details 7

Rosies Board Chair Report 9

Rosies General Manager Report 11

Rosies Chaplain Report 17

Branch Outreach listing 18

Treasurer’s Report 19

Marketing and Fundraising Report 22

Membership 25

Major Donors list 26

Audited Financial Statements ATTACHED


The Rosies Story

Rosies Youth Mission Inc is an initiative of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a Catholic religious order. In 1975 Father Tom Shortall OMI established Rosies Victoria. In response to a large number of holidaying youth, he set up a coffee shop/drop in centre in a parish house in Rosebud, Victoria. The centre became an important youth outreach in the parish, and was called ― Rosies after Rosebud. The focus of this outreach was based on the Oblates’ dedication to the marginalized.

The success of Rosies in Victoria resulted in the Oblates expanding Rosies into Queensland in 1987 supporting high school students celebrating Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast. It was during this outreach that Rosies came into contact with the homeless and was called to act.

From these humble beginnings, Rosies in Queensland has extended its missionary work to include providing friendship and support to marginalized and disadvantaged people on the streets, in the courts, youth detention, and prisons. Today, we still play a major role at Schoolies, and the Street Retreat Program for senior High School students who experience and are educated in homelessness.

Rosies has grown from an organization that was dedicated to helping school leavers once a year, to providing friendship to the marginalized in our community. Rosies is non-preaching and non-discriminatory, reaching out to people from all walks of life and various backgrounds, who are hungry for the support and friendship that is unique to Rosies. Our solution is…to the lonely we offer friendship and community…to those isolated we offer inclusion…to the rejected we offer acceptance.

Rosies is a very simple ministry, and yet very powerful. We are known for being: “Friends on the Street, in the courts, youth detention and prison outreach services”. Rosies reaches out to an estimated 1,430 homeless people each week through regular outreach services.

Rosies currently operates in Brisbane, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Mareeba/Atherton, Toowoomba, and Wynnum Manly.

I was hungry and you fed me, Thirsty and you gave me a drink;

I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, Naked and you clothed me;

I was sick and you took care of me, In prison and you visited me.

Matthew 25:35-36


The Rosies Vision Rosies is a community of people sharing the Oblate spirit

of daring.

Inspired by the Gospel, Rosies reaches out to those most

abandoned, is present with them, and offering them

experiences of community and belonging.

The Rosies Mission

To offer times of presence with others through:

Street outreach

Court support

Women’s prison visitation

Youth detention visitation

Schoolies week program

Street retreat program

Caravan park visitation

Our Guiding Principles

Through our presence in all our operations and relationships we value and:

o foster people’s self worth and dignity;

o reach out to people where they are, accept them as

they are, and welcome them into our community;

o stand in solidarity with and, offer hope to, those

who experience isolation, loneliness and alienation

o model a more Christian, just and humane society.


The Rosies Prayer

O Jesus,

make our hearts so human

that others may feel at home with us,

so like Yours

that others may feel at home with You,

so forgetful of self

that we might simply become the

place where You and they meet,

in the power of Your love and

the joy of Your friendship,

Amen


Letter from the Oblate Provincial

Verbal report to AGM Fr Peter Daly OMI Provincial Oblates of Mary Immaculate


Rosies Youth Mission Inc. Organizational Details

Rosies Youth Mission Inc is a public benevolent institution, with charitable gift status and is exempt from income tax. It is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld). Rosies is governed by a management committee (Board of Governance). Rosies Constitution is available on the web-site www.rosies.org.au.

Board of Governance Mr John Scoble Chair Mr Russell Thirgood Secretary Mr Matthew Kearney (1) Secretary Mrs Robyn Hunt Treasurer Ms Lisa Eastment Director MS Heidi Monsour Director Fr Michael Twigg OMI Director Mr Mark Wilson (2) Director Mr Gordon Price (3) Director (1) Resigned December 2015 (2) Appointed to casual Vacancy April 2016 (3) Resigned March 2016

Patrons His Excellency General The Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC Patron in Chief Mrs Leenen Forde AC Auditors Peter I. Price & Associates

Solicitors Clarke Kann Lawyers

Bankers Commonwealth Bank

Insurers Catholic Church Insurances Australian Business Number 68 041 152 768 Incorporation Number 6576 Deductible Gift Recipient 29 November 1989 Public Benevolent Institution 29 November 1989 Income Tax Exempt Charity CH 1146

Registered Office 109 North Road Wynnum West, QLD 4178 PO Box 908 Wynnum QLD 4178 Phone: 07 3396 4267 Fax: 07 3396 3205 Hotline: 1300 ROSIES

(767 347)

Email: [email protected] Web:

http://www.rosies.org.au

State Support Office Staff Andrew O’Brien General Manager Cathy Kay Marketing and

Fundraising Manager Cathy Lindsay Volunteer and Outreach

Programs Coordinator Christian Pradayrol Communications Officer Lee McKaskill Finance Officer Michele Wichura* Volunteer Administrator Daneilia Davies** Office Administrator *Position made redundant December 2015

**position made redundant August 2015

http://www.rosies.org.au/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rosies.org.au/


Branch Coordinators and locations Cairns Branch

Lyall Forde — Coordinator 22 Aplin St, Cairns QLD 4870 (Note: Susan Doye was Coordinator from July to December 2015)

Sunshine Coast Branch

Carolyn Wilson —Coordinator Caloundra Catholic Parish 61 Edmond Street, Caloundra QLD 4551 Caboolture Branch

Helen Mangano—Coordinator Burpengary Catholic Parish 72a Dunbeath Drive, Burpengary QLD 4505 Brisbane Branch Leigh Cusack - Coordinator Justice Place 5 Abingdon Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Logan/Beenleigh Branch Margaret Harvey—Coordinator St Paul ‘s Parish 3 St Paul ‘s Drive, Woodridge QLD 4114 Gold Coast Branch

Wendy Coe—Coordinator Rosies Drop-In Centre Cnr Hicks & Davenport Sts, Southport QLD 4215 Toowoomba Branch

Jon Martlew – Coordinator (resigned 21 June 2016) Toowoomba Rosies Advisory Committee Cathedral Parish, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ipswich Branch Barry Rienecker – Coordinator Immaculate Heart Presbytery 22 Old Toowoomba Rd, Leichhardt, Qld 4305 (Elise Cullen-Malezer was Coordinator from July- December 2015) Mareeba/Atherton Branch

Anne Serra – Coordinator St Thomas ‘s Priory 57 Constance St, Mareeba, Qld 4880 Wynnum Manly Branch Bruce Corrie – Coordinator


Report from the Rosies Board Chair

I am pleased to present my third report as the Chair of Rosies Board of

Governance. This year has seen a period of consolidation and new growth.

There have been a number of significant personnel changes at all levels in the

organization:

Board member Matthew Kearney transferred to Sydney and was replaced by Lisa Eastment. Fellow Board member Gordon Price resigned and was replaced by Mark Wilson. Russell Thirgood assumed the Secretary role. Our

meetings moved to McCullough Robertson, who also kindly provide our Minutes Secretary as a staff development activity.

Among the staff, we were joined by Cathy Kay as Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Christian Pradayrol as Communications Officer and Cathy Lindsay as Volunteer and Outreach Program Coordinator.

At Branch coordination level, changes occurred at Toowoomba, Brisbane and Cairns.

At the Volunteer level, we have a similar number of active volunteers (930 at June 2016) as recorded a year ago however a cleansing of some out of date records suggest the 2015 figure would have been approximately 850 thus giving a 10% increase this year.

At outreach level, we commenced new locations at Nerang and Atherton and significantly advanced plans for Wynnum (well implemented at the time of this report).

While these changes all impacted temporarily the support for our patrons on the street, I am

proud of the collective Rosies team that we have managed our way through these changes and

emerged on the other side an even stronger service.

At a governance level, my focus and that of the Board has been to continually strengthen the

support to our outreaches, our patrons and our now 1,100 volunteers. We can look back on the

year with some pride and satisfaction. Highlights included:

Renewal of the 2016-2018 strategic plan

Continuing improvement in the operation of the Board and its sub-committees

A stronger and more professional staff support team

Systems improvements in accounting and information storage and retrieval

A greater focus on risk management

Considerable progress in fundraising, and

A modest financial surplus for the second year in a row

Significant improvements were made, or have been commenced, at an operational level. A

significant improvement to volunteer enquiry management, review of staff roles, increase and

ongoing renewal of our vehicular fleet, commencement of outreach coordinator meetings, web

site upgrades and changes in outreach venues are among notable improvements. We also

participated in the Q1 Stairway challenge again, which proved to be a beneficial fundraising

event as Rosies was the charity of choice. Further details of these operational improvements will

be covered in the staff reports included herein.


We are fortunate to retain our two noteworthy Patrons. I thank Mrs Leneen Forde and Sir Peter

Cosgrove for their continued support and encouragement. Sir Peter joined us at a reception and

outreach in May which provided an opportunity for volunteers and our street friends to meet

with him. His visit was featured on the front page of the Catholic Leader.

The Oblates are constant in their spiritual, financial and emotional support to our work. I thank

our Chaplain, Fr John David Chodagirif OMI, Board Member Fr Michael Twigg OMI, the former

Provincial Fr Leo Mifsud OMI and the new Provincial Fr Peter Daly. Fr John David has been a rock

of spiritual support and seems to average about 15-20 outreaches per month on the streets. I

thank Fr Christian Fini OMI for his contribution particularly his advocacy for the foundation-style

investment. I also thank the staff of Iona College for the assistance they have provided

throughout the year.

My fellow Board members have supported and encouraged me at all times and have never failed

to step up to the tasks that I have asked them to undertake. Our Board discussions are forthright

and enthusiastic and I couldn’t ask for more than that. I am greatly appreciative of their

support and the quality of their experience and contribution.

As already mentioned, Rosies is very fortunate to have a strong, professional team of staff.

Andrew O’Brien is now in his second year and has brought strong management skills and a deep

faith to his job. He has developed strong working relationships with volunteers, staff and the

Board. The Wynnum based staff have done a fantastic job under regular work pressure. They are

strongly committed to the Rosies cause and work hard to support our outreaches. To each of

them, I extend my warmest thanks. Special mention should once again be made of Wendy Coe

who guides our largest outreach at Gold Coast with vigour and outstanding commitment.

Of course, all of the above would achieve little if it were not for the continued generosity of

spirit of our 1,100+ volunteers. I am continually amazed and gratified at the enthusiasm,

dedication and selflessness displayed by you all. With you on outreach are more than 1,500

teachers and school students from our student engagement program. Many, many thanks to all of

you. Thanks especially to former outreach coordinators Jon Martlew (Toowoomba) and Melissa

Milton (Cairns) and to current Gold Coast Drop-in Centre Coordinator Richard Zinn for your long

and dedicated service.

The Rosies brand is in good shape. 850 people expressed an interest in volunteering last year.

Many businesses asked to partner with Rosies to establish social outreach programs for their

staff. We continue to attract unsolicited donations from a wide variety of individuals,

businesses, clubs and foundations. All of us have an important role to play to protect and

strengthen the Rosies brand so that we can continue our work with our friends on the street.

May you travel with the Lord Jesus in your heart, and the example of St Eugene de Mazenod and

St Mary McKillop in your mind.

John Scoble

Rosies Board Chair


General Manager’s Report

In February this year I had the honour and pleasure of presenting Margaret ??, long term volunteer and

octogenarian with a small plaque to recognize her incredible dedication and example in the service of

Rosies’ Logan Branch. If there is one word to describe Margaret, and it is applicable across our whole

volunteer cohort, it is humility. There are a number of others of similar vintage and service to whom

I hope to make presentations in the coming year.

I present this report in humble awareness not only of the enormous value of our volunteers’ efforts but

also in the inherent dignity of those we encounter on the street and from who we experience the

simple joys of friendship.

Now for some details about our activity over the last year.

Our mission The scope of mission (street vans, courthouse, Youth Detention and Women’s Correctional Centres’

visitation, drop-in centre) did not change during the year however there was an increase in the number

of weekly outreaches:

Gold Coast added one night at Nerang, and

Atherton was commenced

Wynnum Manly Branch was established with outreaches commencing in July 2016

Our quarterly newsletters are themed to highlight the needs of our patrons (friends on the street) as

we can best understand them. What we do know is that they are changing and including a broader

demographic with increasingly complex causes. On the other hand, our offering of friendship is

welcomed by all-comers.

Access to suitable outreach locations is becoming more challenging evidenced during the year by the

need to secure new locations in Brisbane, Cairns, Logan, and Mareeba. Our Branch Coordinators and

other volunteers have given substantial additional time and expertise to resolve these issues. We

continue to be grateful for the positive efforts of the respective local governments in facilitating our

ongoing services.

In 2015-16 we made solid progress in implementing the strategic plan for outreach expansion including

development of two different outreach types in Wynnum Manly and discussions with the Registrar at

Caboolture Courthouse.

Our volunteers

The essence of our mission is the encounter between our volunteers and our patrons. I join with the

Chair in expressing great admiration and appreciation to all our 930 volunteers. Their dedication and

joyful spirit is the secret to our sustainability. Their infectious enthusiasm combined with our

prominent brand and positioning in public spaces, draws others to join us, resulting in demographic

diversity as shown in the tables below.

We have streamlined our volunteer enquiry process whereby enquirers are guaranteed a training


spot and thus a rostered position providing they meet the basic criteria and commitments. This

has enabled more timely and clearer communication, less frustration from enquirers, and

improved roster management. Next year we will develop an intake calendar to further enhance

the enquiry process and make best use of training resources.

Volunteer Trends

The

number of enquiries were deliberately controlled to ensure enquirers had a strong chance of becoming active. The

level of enquiry has not diminished. Many records were de-activated as people had left over the years but not officially

notified us. The number of trained volunteers included 100 for the new Wynnum Manly Branch.

Volunteer years of service

Volunteer age distribution

Age range Number % of total Number % of total

18-29 165 20% 177 22%

30-39 145 17% 123 15%

40-49 149 18% 152 18%

50-59 187 22% 174 21%

60-69 143 17% 139 17%

70+ 48 6% 58 7%

TOTAL 837* 100% 823 100% *we do not have dob records for all volunteers and thus the total is less than the total cohort

Safety

No injuries were recorded in the year. The number of recorded NOW events (incidents where the team

has abandoned the outreach due to safety concerns) increased in 2015-16 with 4 NOW events recorded

in the last quarter. Additional awareness and Team Leader training is scheduled in 2016-17.

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 % change

in last year

Active Volunteers 700 850 930 931 930 -

Inquiries 1183 1084 1272 2014 850 -120%

Resignations 146 184 170 186 175 -4%

Removed old data 197

Trained 243 370 333 320 545 +70%

2015 2016

Years served Number % of total Number % of total

Less than 1 yr 320 34% 495 53%

1 – 2 yrs 128 14% 165 18%

2 – 3 yrs 68 7% 80 9%

3 -4 yrs 56 6% 53 6%

More than 4 yrs 234 25% 136 15%

TOTAL 931 100% 930 100%


Training

Training continues to be largely conducted by Coordinators or experienced Team leaders and their

extra efforts are greatly appreciated. Cath Lindsay, Volunteer Coordinator trained the new cohort of

Wynnum Manly volunteers.

An emphasis in 2016 will be to revitalize Team Leader training.

Coordinators

Our Coordinators are the pillars of Rosies. The commitment and passion they display is extraordinary.

We held a very productive and enjoyable Coordinators’ forum in April at the State Support office. Given

changes to staffing and Coordinators this was particularly useful in revisiting the mission and key

operating principles of Rosies as well as introducing new technologies (Ipad reports) to streamline

reporting. Workplace, health and safety matters also provoked much discussion, recognizing the

inherent risks of outreaching on the street.

Team Leaders

I also acknowledge our more than 100 Team Leaders who ensure that as friends ‘we always turn up’.

They play an integral role in as ‘culture holders and makers’. It is important we give them valuable

support and ongoing development which will be a priority in the coming year.

Partners on the street

We have many wonderful not-for-profit partners who provide complementary outreach services to our

mission. Vital Connection and Street Doctors, Muslim communities in Logan and Cairns, RRT in

Toowoomba just to name a few. This cooperation is a wonderful contribution to modeling a more

inclusive and neighbourly society.

Specialist volunteer services

During the year we have been fortunate to engage people both at Branch level and in State Office

to provide specialist services on a pro-bono basis. These services cover procurement, media and

communications, database management, trades etc. I won’t mention individual names in order

not to miss anyone but they know who they are.

Champion volunteers

Some volunteers give enormously of their time and again I wish to acknowledge them generally

because they number in the dozens. These volunteers give more than a day per week and are

integral to our smooth running.

Deceased Volunteers

We were very saddened to lose a number of volunteers due to untimely deaths, including Joseph

Hill, Philip Logan and Lise Rosenthal. Many volunteers were able to attend their funerals and the

prayers of all Rosies is with them and their loved ones.

Outreach partners A significant development in the last year has been the growth in collaborating services joining Rosies

on the Street. Street Doctors have faithfully delivered bulk-billed GP services for nearly 3 years. Their

superb mobile service is highly regarded.


The easily identifiable Orange Sky Laundry join us in Logan, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and

Ipswich. A wide array of religious and secular organizations provide meals and other services in

conjunction with us.

Our staff We were pleased to welcome Cath Lindsay to the staff in April 2016 as Volunteer and Outreach Program

Coordinator. Cath, a former school principal, brings a wealth of skills and experience, including working

with many disadvantaged students and families. Her energy and focus has brought tremendous

organizational efficiency and effective branch communication.

Thanks to Cathy Kay and Christian for their professionalism and initiative as we redeveloped our

marketing and fundraising strategies and tools; and to Lee McKaskill for her excellent finance work. I

also thank those, listed in the Organizational Details (p7) who completed their employment with Rosies

during the year. Particular mention should be made of Michele Wichura who diligently administered

our volunteer program for 7 years and her husband Carl who provided valuable database support.

Our generous supporters

Landlords

It is important we give thanks to the following organizations for giving homes (free or at nominal cost)

to Rosies during the year.

Place Function Landlord Rosies Office State Office Iona College Limited

Justice Place, Woolloongabba Brisbane Outreach Room Sisters of Mercy

Emma Miller Place + Rotary Park, Aspley

Brisbane Outreach Venue Brisbane City Council

Cathedral of St Stephen Brisbane Outreach Venue Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

Wacol Detention Centre Brisbane Outreach Venue Qld Govt Dept of Justice

St Eugene’s Church, Burpengary Caboolture Outreach Room Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Caboolture Car Park Caboolture Outreach Venue Moreton Bay Regional Council

St Monica’s Meeting Rm Cairns Cairns Outreach Room St Monica’s Parish, Cairns

City Library Grounds, Cairns Cairns Outreach Venue Cairns City Council

Hicks St Car Park, Southport Gold Coast Outreach Room Gold Coast City Council

Southport Courts Gold Coast Outreach Venue Qld Govt Dept of Justice

Numinbah Women’s Prison Gold Coast Outreach Venue Qld Govt Dept of Corrections

Sykes Park, Southport + Hicks St Car Park, Southport + The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise + Bischof Pioneer Park, Nerang + Southport Car Park

Gold Coast Outreach Venues Gold Coast City Council

Leichardt Parish, Leichardt Ipswich Outreach Room Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Ipswich

Queens Park, Ipswich Ipswich Outreach Venue Ipswich City Council


Nicholas Street, Ipswich Ipswich Outreach Venue Ipswich City Council

St Paul’s Rosie Room Logan Outreach Room St Paul’s Parish Logan

St Joseph’s Office, Beenleigh Logan Outreach Room St Joseph’s School Tobruk

Beenleigh Train Station Logan Outreach Venue Qld Rail

Woodridge Train Station Logan Outreach Venue Qld Rail

Logan

Beenleigh Court Logan Outreach Venue Qld Govt Dept of Justice

St Thomas Priory, Mareeba Mareeba Outreach Room Mareeba Catholic Parish

Arnold Park, Mareeba Mareeba Outreach Venue Mareeba Regional Council

Caloundra Parish Meeting Rm Sunshine Coast Outreach Room Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Caloundra

Felicity Place, Caloundra And Happy Valley, Caloundra

Sunshine Coast Outreach Venue Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Rosies Room, Neil St, Tmba Toowoomba Outreach Room Sister of Mercy

Harlaxton Park, Toowoomba Clewley Park, Toowoomba Ruthven Street, Toowoomba

Toowoomba Outreach Venues Toowoomba City Council

Donors

Firstly, I express our deep gratitude to all donors for their generosity. It is obvious from the letters

and notes accompanying many donations that their giving is a real sacrifice and we are diligent in

using their donations with purpose and efficiency. A list of donors of $5,000 or more is provided

in Appendix 1.

We are unable to provide comprehensive information on the many in-kind donations but

acknowledge the enormous contribution they make to the lives of our patrons. In-kind donors

include many schools, small businesses, community organizations and individuals.

I acknowledge particularly the support of Biopak who supplied us with our cup requirements

commencing in December 2015 with monthly deliveries to Wynnum. This type of support not only

saves cash outlays but significantly reduces our administrative and logistical activity.

Donors are regularly acknowledged in our quarterly newsletters, web-site and social media.

Major Events

Our Coordinators have been active during the year in promoting and attending fundraising events

held by supporting organizations and individuals. Two major Charity of Choice events should be

noted:

- Q1 Stair Challenge sponsored by Ardent Leisure (SkyPoint and Dreamworld) and organized by Activ8change which raised a net of over $55,000

- Governor-General reception in May 2016 which included many volunteers and supports was a marvelous occasion to celebrate our mission and thank many contributors

Grants

We appreciate the support of:

1. Gold Coast Mayoress Charity Foundation $30,000 2. Logan Mayoress Community Service Committee Inc $ 5,000 3. Community Grants $31,200


Other stakeholders It is also important to acknowledge other stakeholders who are essential to the goodwill Rosies

has in the community and thus our sustainability. These include:

Schools in the Student Engagement Program

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

Catholic Diocese of Cairns

Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba

Queensland Police Service

Local governments in the various regions

The Catholic Leader

Hot Tomato, Gold Coast

Gold Coast Bulletin

Cairns Bulletin

Toowoomba Chronicle

Our resources

Vans

Rosies operates a fleet of 18 vans with servicing organized on a local basis. The low travel rates

in some outreaches, requires regular checking and charging of batteries.

Outfitting by Safe-t-ride (at Molendinar) of a new van for Brisbane was completed in May 2016.

This increases our fleet of larger vans and the stylish fit-out have proven to be a hit with

volunteers. The vans are safe, comfortable, convenient, and allow for a variety of storage needs.

The stainless-steel serveries are excellent.

ICT

Iona College IT department provides a full support service for our office needs which is a significant

contribution and very convenient being located on the same premises. Good progress has been

made to update our office applications.

Storage

Iona College also provides three storage sheds which enables us to store items for extended periods

of time, which is incredibly valuable due to the periodic nature of in-kind donations.

You can see that Rosies connects in many different ways across Queensland. These connections

are personal and reflect the essence of who we are. It becomes clearer to me each day that Rosies

is not so much a human service as a dynamic of human encounters.

Andrew O’Brien

General Manager

November 2016


Report from the Chaplain

To be delivered in person

Fr John David Chodagiri OMI

Chaplain

Rosies Queensland


Branch activity reports are provided separately as available and posted on the web-site.


Treasurer’s Annual Finance Report 2016

At Rosies Friends on the Street, we have once again continued to go from strength

to strength this year as a result of the hard efforts of all concerned in developing

new relationships and strengthening existing relationships with donors, churches

and schools. The Board of Rosies recognize the extreme generosity of people with

their prayers for those we serve and for ourselves, for the time expended by

volunteers and the money donated by our generous benefactors. We appreciate and offer our

sincere thanks to all who have continued to support us over this year – private, corporate and

community donors.

Statement of Financial Performance

Income 2016 2015 VARIANCE Donations/Appeals 760,686 842,749 82,063 Interest & Dividends 19,128 4,901 14,227 Revenue Ordinary Activities 779,814 847,650 67,836 Grants 109,585 67,378 42,207 Total Revenue 889,399 915,028 25,629 Total Expenditure 757,384 831,136 73,752 Net Surplus $132,015 $83,892 $48,123

Statement of Financial Position

Balance Sheet 2016 2015 VARIANCE Current Assets 263,150 315,037 51,887 Non-Current Assets 529,509 428,931 100,578 Current Liabilities 105,623 188,947 83,324 Total Equity $687,036 $555,021 $132,015

Our thanks also go to the large number of schools who have continued to raise money and goods

for our mission and in thanksgiving for their involvement in the School Retreat Program that we

offer throughout the State in a number of our Outreaches. Your participation and support is

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valued and very much appreciated.

We want to acknowledge the enormous number of donations in kind that are supplied to Rosies

on a daily basis in all areas from bakeries, supermarkets, fruit & vegetable outlets, other

charities, wholesale meat outlets, hotels, restaurants and numerous small operations. Without

your support in this area, Rosies would not be capable of continuing to operate on the day to day

basis that we have been able to.

There have been a number of large donations from Foundations and individuals throughout the

year and I can assure you that these have continued to come at a time when they have been in

the most need so we thank you for your continued generosity toward us and also thank God for

the many graces bestowed.

In this Year of Mercy, we continued to grow our Outreach across Queensland to some of the most

vulnerable people in society, the homeless, marginalized, disadvantaged youth and those in our

prisons and court systems. We established a new Branch in Wynnum and were extremely

pleased and grateful for the support of the Wynnum community in this process. We now have

Outreaches in the following centres: Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise, Southport including Drop-In

Centre and Courthouse, Nerang, Numinbah Prison), Brisbane, Cairns, Mareeba, Atherton, Logan,

Beenleigh, Caloundra, Ipswich, Toowoomba and Caboolture and Wynnum.

Solvency Declaration and Liquidity Position

I confirm that Rosies Youth Mission Incorporated remains in a solid cash position and as Treasurer I am of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Current Ratio/Working Capital Ratio (Current Assets/Current Liabilities) 2016 2.49:1 (2015 1.67:1) – shows the ability to satisfy contingencies and uncertainties.

Conclusion In this Year of Mercy and also in the 200th year of the Founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate by St. Eugene de Mazenod and coming up to our 30th year since the Oblates founded and have supported Rosies, we acknowledge that this has been a very graced and rewarding year for all Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Rosies board members, volunteers, office staff, loyal donors and supporters and the most important people in our Rosies community, those we serve – some of the most vulnerable in society. This could not have happened without your continued monetary and spiritual commitment and support. My thanks and the thanks of the Board go to Andrew O’Brien, our General Manager, and Lee Mckasill, our bookkeeper, for the work that they do in producing the Financial Statements each month in a timely manner for presentation to the Board, addressing all queries on a professional basis. It has been a pleasure. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the other office staff Cath Lindsay (Volunteer Coordinator) Cathy Kay (Marketing and Fundraising) Christian Pradayrol (Communication/Media) and all office volunteers and thank them, as all involved impact on the eventual outcome of the Statement of Performance. Once again the Board, chaired by John Scoble, has demonstrated dedication and courage and have been willing to make tough decisions where needed- great leadership John. Fr John David, our Chaplain, has demonstrated a commitment to Rosies that has been a true inspiration to us all and we thank you Fr John for your graced presence.


May all have a very merry Christmas with family and friends, celebrating the Christ child as well as the gifts we receive and may we all continue to receive many blessings as a result of your continued support of Rosies in our mission of Outreaching to those in society who have the most need of love and support. Mercy blessings in this Year of Mercy

Robyn Hunt B Bus FCA Hon. Treasurer – Rosies Board 23 October 2016


Marketing & Fundraising Report

Thank you…you make the difference

Over the last year, with the help of our many supporters, Rosies provided over 1,000 friends –

who were homeless, at risk, or simply lonely – each week with a cuppa and a chat with our

volunteer friend. Thanks to our supporters, Rosies distributed donated items including a bite to

each for each of our friends, over 1,200 blankets, thousands of hygiene products, 120 plus

backpack beds, and more. Rosies also started outreach services in Nerang, Atherton, and

Wynnum Manly in July.

Major donors, regular giving, and significant pledges (over -3-5 years) enable Rosies the

flexibility to plan for our future and respond to unexpected needs and ensure our sustainability.

Thank you to these wonderful supporters too. Many have received out thanks in our newsletters

and are listed again here. Many wish to remain anonymous. We would like to make special

mention of the following major key stakeholder support.

1. Government Grants

Department of Communities, Child Safety & Disability Services (Qld) o Gold Coast schoolies safety program for recharge zone $2,750

Department of Social Services (Cwlth) o Volunteer training and support $28,143

2. Major gifts ($5,000 or greater) Please note that while our many friends might not be able to say thanks themselves, Rosies endeavours to do so. We cannot thank everyone and acknowledge here but a few in the listing on p25.

3. Other stakeholders

All our wonderful schools, including those participating in our Student Engagement (Outreach) Program

Support from various media outlets including The Catholic Leader, Hot Tomato 102.9FM, Gold Coast Bulletin, Toowoomba Chronicle, The Courier Mail, Quest Community News, Cairns Bulletin, and the Wynnum Manly Herald.

Events & Celebrations

1. Local branch activities

Our Branch coordinators were active as always during the year in promoting and attending various local fundraising events as well as holding many of their own. Special mention to the many Rotary and Lions Clubs and more who kindly support our local branch activities. Thank you also to the many individuals, groups, businesses and more for supporting our annual Christmas on the Street celebrations in our local communities.


2. Major partner activities

Rosies would also like to make a special note of thanks to our cuppa partner, BioPak who kindly provided cups for our many friends on the street throughout the year. This really does make a difference to our many friends.

Sunstate Cement and their suppliers kindly nominated Rosies as charity partner for their golf day providing seed funding to recruit and train our volunteers to set up our new Wynnum Manly Branch. Thank you also Anglican Parish of St Paul in Manly kindly provided our outreach room.

On the Gold Coast, where we have our largest number services since commencing there in 1987, Rosies was charity of choice for a number of major partner activities. This included but was not limited to Active8Change & Skypoint’s Q1 Stair Challenge 2016 for second and final year; LJ Hooker Gold Coast Stakes Day; Surfers Paradise Alliance’s (SPA) events including Carols on the Beach and Viva; Cross Promotions International’s food drive; and Hot Tomato 102.9FM and Neweys Dry Cleaners winter coat drive to name just a few.

Rosies was pleased to participate, as the longest servicing community organisation (now 29 years) with State Government and the Gold Coast City Council’s schoolies safety program. Our volunteers, provided free water while interacting and reassuring teenagers, were trained to respond to of offer support, information, and referral to other services if need be.

3. Reception with our Patrons Rosies was honoured to have the ongoing support of our Patrons representing our many

friends, His Excellency the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) Governor-General of

the Commonwealth of Australia and the Honourable Mrs Leneen Fords AC.

Their Excellencies, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove most kindly attended our

Reception to thank our 150 Rosies invited representatives and major supporters. It was an

absolute privilege to be joined by their Excellencies at our nearby outreach following the

Reception.

The event was held at the Cathedral of St Stephen’s precinct on Saturday, 21 May 2016. The

date of the Reception was of particular significance to Rosies as it was the feast day of St

Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

The Honourable Mrs Forde sent her warmest regards and thanks to all who were able to

attend and to all of Rosies friends who, like herself could not attend. Rosies is deeply

grateful and inspired by the ongoing support of our Patrons. Thank you.

4. OMI Celebrations Rosies was honoured to celebrate the of founding of our Missionary Oblates of Mary

Immaculate celebration of their 200th anniversary, 1816-2106 throughout the year. Special


mention was included within all of our online and hard copy collateral. Rosies community

attended celebratory masses and were encouraged to take a moment of contemplative

action, to reflect before taking positive action, and take inspiration in St Eugene’s spirit of

daring in their everyday lives. Rosies will mark our own major milestone anniversary next

year when we will celebrate 30 years of friendship with everyone.

Communication & Marketing Materials

5. Organisation-wide Our online and hard copy materials were updated, predominantly in house, to better reflect

our mission and support for our many friends, as well as how our wider community is able to

support. Materials updated included, although were not limited to, our About Rosies

brochure and inserts about making donations large and small, a fact sheet with statistics, a

new prayer card, and our newsletters to include all of Branch content all of which are

available online.

Considerable work has also been undertaken to update our website and Facebook pages.

Rosies was thrilled to release a video that is available for viewing on both for viewing.

Special thanks to FIRME who kindly went above and beyond developing our new video. Thank

you to all those who took part in filming this short video, staff, friends, and volunteers alike.

Although only Rosies Brisbane and Gold Coast branches featured in this first edition of the

video, we would like to emphasise the ongoing effort to acknowledge the amazing work of all

our volunteers.

This work will also enable Rosies to provide more digital based communications and

activities, essential in today’s ever changing technological landscape.

6. Local community support Branches and outreach information pages were also updated online. New community

fundraising and donations information and resources were developed to help ensure Rosies

was better able to inform, engage, and support our local communities with all of their

activities. Rosies is about our presence of community and friendship. It’s amazing how a

simple cuppa, bite to eat, and a chat with our own sphere of influence of family, friends,

and colleagues to raise awareness and funds can make such a difference.

Rosies team was pleased to support our local community with lead in activities to develop

our new Wynnum Manly Branch. Sunstate Cement and their suppliers held a charity golf day

that provided seed funding to recruit and train almost 100 volunteers.


Financial Members 2015/16

Life Members Theresa Sheppard, Robert Boardman

Oblate Members Ordinary Members

Rev Eric Alleaume Ron Bird Rev John Archbold Carmel Burgess

Rev Dcn Casmir Arul Sharon Cass-Edwards Rev Andrew Chen Lisa Eastment

Rev John Chodagiri Joyce Farrugia Rev Anthony Colbert Tom Frank Rev Austin Cooper Lynn Gaggin Rev Peter Daly Wally Gaggin Rev Kevin Davine Maureen Gay Rev Harry Dyer Stephen P Gorrie Most Rev Mark Edwards Margaret Harvey

Rev Subash Fernando Robyn Hunt Rev Christian Fini Heather Hutcheon Rev James Fitzpatrick Matthew Kearney

Rev David Raj Francis Gerard Liddy

Rev Asad Gill David McCabe Rev Brian Harris Heidi Monsour Rev Don Hughes Andrew O’Brien

Rev Matthewraj Jayaraj Mark Robba Rev Lewy Keelty Marie Roberts Rev Ian Macintosh Mark Ryan Rev Donal Madigan Peter Ryan Rev Anthony Maher Robyn Ryan Rev Vincent McGillicuddy John Scoble Rev John McGinty Kathleen Swan Rev Michael McMahon Cheryl Taylor Rev Leo Mifsud Russell Thirgood Rev Patrick Moroney John Toigo Rev Bernard O’Brien Eveleen Waters

Rev John O’Doherty Carolyn Wilson Rev William Ousley Mark Wilson Rev Slawek Plonka

Rev Sebastian Ramesh Rev Vincent Ryan Rev David Shelton Rev John Sherman Rev Daniel Swewc Rev Michael Twigg


APPENDIX A

MAJOR DONORS/GRANTORS ($5,000 or greater)

Iona College, Lindum Flannery Foundation Gold Coast Mayoress Charity Foundation Dept of Social Services (C’wealth) Sunstate Cement Ltd LJ Hooker (Gold Coast) Biopak Est of Mary Margaret Wylie Daryl and Carole Pryke Presentation Sisters -Society (Qld) PARE Medical Services Wal Giugni Martin Paterson Busy at Work Aston Milan Homes (AMF) Foundation Rotary Club of Jindalee Dept of Communities (Qld) CM and JA Whitehouse Foundation OntheNet Northern Recruitment Missionary Franciscan Sisters Heran Building Group Patricia Griffin Dr Cynthia Fisher Don Barton OAM Karen and Gavin Bird 5 donors in this category chose to remain anonymous.

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