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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A I Vision, Mission, Goals 03 From the Chair 04 II N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 From the Director 06 NICA 2012 Highlights 08 Academic Programs 10 NICA Graduates 14 NICA Performance Program 18 NICA Team 24 NICA’s National Presence 26 NICA’s International Presence 28 NICA in the Community 30 Media and Marketing 32 CircaNICA 36 NICA Supporters 40 Financial Statements 41 C O N T E N T S ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 1 M I S S I O N V I S I O N NICA will be an internationally renowned Australian Centre of Excellence in education, training, performance and research in contemporary circus. Excellence NICA will foster passion, creativity, and a high level of skill in its graduates who will be recognised as inspiring circus artists. Innovation NICA will deliver innovative training programs to talented students, whose work will re-imagine circus and provide stimulating, evocative and sometimes challenging performances. G O A L S Drive excellence and support world class endeavour in the education and training of circus artists. Establish a strong regional, national and international presence. Build a robust and sustainable organisation. Engage with industry and the wider community. Leadership NICA graduates and staff will take leadership roles in shaping the Australian circus arts industry. ACCESS NICA will provide opportunities for a wide range of participants in its courses, workshops and performance program. 2 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 3 FROM THE CHAIR Much of the Board’s focus in 2012 was around ensuring that any change to NICA’s governance arrangements would not impact upon its ability to continue as a sustainable organisation, committed to training Australia’s talented circus artists. It is my pleasure to present the 2012 Annual Report for the National Institute of Circus Arts. Since its establishment, NICA has been a fully owned subsidiary of Swinburne University of Technology. This year marked the beginning of a new phase for NICA, when the University announced that they had taken the decision to refocus their activities around specific discipline areas, which did not include NICA’s programs. It was agreed with Swinburne that the Board would embark upon separating the subsidiary relationship and move NICA towards independence in order to pursue its own mission. Swinburne agreed that it would still provide the accreditation and academic governance for NICA’s courses. NICA has been working closely with the State and Federal Governments and Swinburne University, to establish NICA as a fully independent company with the expectation that this goal will be achieved in mid 2013. 4 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 As part of Swinburne’s move to separate, two of the Swinburne appointed Directors, Ms Linda Brown and Dr Nicolette Lee resigned from the Board in 2012, and I thank them for the contribution that they made to the Board and NICA. I would particularly like to thank Nicolette for the support and advice she continued to share in relation to the reaccreditation of NICA’s Bachelor of Circus Arts. The Board was pleased that the Swinburne Academic Senate reaccredited this course in December 2012. As has been the case in previous years, NICA’s achievements in 2012 aligned strongly with its mission of Excellence, Innovation and Leadership. The Board and I continue to marvel at the extraordinary and varied performances of the NICA students. NICA’s international profile continued to build, with the Director, Pamela Creed and the Head of Circus, Lu Guang Rong being invited to present at forums and representing NICA at a number of national and international events in Australia, China, Montreal and France. In particular, the work that NICA has developed over several years in the area of safety standards in training circus artists is significant. In recognition of this, Lu Guang Rong was invited by the Chinese Acrobatics Association to address a major conference and conduct a series of professional development workshops for Chinese circus teachers. I would like to acknowledge our major funder and key stakeholder, the Australian Government, for their continued commitment to supporting the training of Australian circus artists through the Cultural Development Program. I also acknowledge the importance of the partnership with Swinburne University who continued to provide in-kind support to NICA in 2012. The Richard Pratt Creative Fellowship is highly valued by NICA and once again supported teachers to engage with the international circus community at various festivals and has supported students’ participation in the annual study tour. These activities and international visits from guest teachers are a valuable enrichment for our students and staff. I express gratitude to my fellow Directors for their support and work in what has been both a challenging and exciting point in NICA’s history. Much is still to do, but the company has strong foundations and many supporters to carry us forward. On behalf of all of the Board, I congratulate CEO, Pamela Creed, all the dedicated NICA teachers, staff and inspiring students for another successful year. The Hon Rod Kemp Chair ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 5 FROM THE D I RECTO R Perhaps it is timely that at the beginning of NICA’s second decade, we embark upon the transition to independence from Swinburne University. NICA’s Board, staff and students have valued the in-kind support and services provided to NICA by Swinburne in its first phase. NICA has drafted a new constitution, which will be adopted when NICA separates from Swinburne in 2013. NICA and the Board are committed to ensuring the company continues to offer high level arts training into the future. A major task in 2012 was the reaccreditation of the Bachelor of Circus Arts. The degree course was endorsed for accreditation by the Swinburne Academic Senate in December. A bridging program was established to enable enrolled students to move from the existing courses to the new Associate Degree and Degree when they are implemented in 2014. NICA worked with other circus training networks internationally in 2012. Head of Circus, Lu Guang Rong, was invited to China to present circus safety seminars and workshops to Chinese circus trainers as a guest of the Chinese Acrobatics Association. He also participated in the FEDEC’s international straps workshop in Montreal, while I had the privilege of participating in the FEDEC Directors’ Focus Group Workshops during the Circa Festival in Auch, France. The performance program in 2012 was rich and varied. The student performances, Lucy and the Lost Boy, Made to Fit and Circus Showcase, drew favourable reviews and positive audience responses. The third year student ensemble, Lucy and the 6 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Lost Boy, attracted new audiences with its unique blend of musical score, beautiful animations and circus. It was a pleasure to watch the students in the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Circus Arts perform at the Victorian State School Spectacular and at the Australian Training Awards at Etihad stadium. This group also had the privilege to perform to Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. In December, the NICA Youth Circus Finale featured over 140 young participants from the community circus program. This activity draws an eager crowd of supporters and NICA is grateful for the City of Stonnington’s support of this event. A group of second year Bachelor of Circus Arts students and two teachers participated in a study tour to attend the Circa Festival in France. In addition to seeing many outstanding contemporary circus shows, five students also performed in the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools’ the Circle as part of that festival. NICA is indebted to the Richard Pratt Creative Fellowship for supporting this international study tour. NICA graduates Leigh Marning and Daniel Power represented NICA in the prestigious Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China, and received an artist award for excellence. Many graduates gained performance contracts in 2012 with Circus Oz, Circa, Strange Fruit, Opera Australia and Carnival Australia (P&O Cruise Ships). Graduates also performed in the London Olympic Games Cultural Program and the Torch Relay. NICA partnered with Swinburne Information and Communication Technology students to develop a prototype Circus Trainer App that enables students to record their training on a mobile phone and obtain feedback in order to correct or refine their technique. It is hoped that this innovative teaching tool will be further developed in partnership with Swinburne in 2013. 2012 has been another full and satisfying year due to the dedicated teachers, staff, and inspiring students who strive each day to push themselves in pursuit of their dreams to perform and entertain. On their behalf, I thank the supporters who have contributed to making their time at NICA valuable and enriching. I thank the Board for their continued support and the extensive work they have undertaken at this time of change to ensure that NICA will continue as a strong and robust organisation into the future. In particular I acknowledge the NICA Chair, The Honourable Rod Kemp, for his stewardship in 2012, and for his tireless commitment, enthusiasm and persistence. Pamela Creed Director & CEO ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 7 N I C A 2 012 HIGHLIGHTS NICA participates in the Heath Ledger Young Artists Oral History Project by the National Film & Sound Archive. The longitudinal study is a first of its kind and documents the expectations and aspirations of emerging artists as they embark on their chosen professional careers. Renowned UK director, Emma Rice, from ground-breaking theatre company Kneehigh presents to NICA students and staff as part of the Artist in Conversation series. JAN FEB NICA Director & CEO attends meetings with international counterparts from the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC) in France and attends the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris. NICA presents at the National Youth Circus Symposium in Bathurst and the Circularity Contemporary Circus Festival. NICA presents National Circus Safety Workshops to the Chinese circus industry at the invitation of the Chinese Acrobatics Association and the Shanghai Circus School. MAR APR NICA supports research to develop a Circus Trainer App in partnership with post-graduate Swinburne University of Technology ICT students. NICA attends conference of the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC) in Montreal. Lucy & the Lost Boy, devised and directed by Helpmann Awardwinning Australian director, Sally Richardson, reaches new audiences by integrating street art inspired projections. MAY JUN Certificate III and Certificate IV in Circus Arts students perform at the annual Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Graduate company, Three High Acrobatics win first prize in the 2012 Circus Showdown at Gasworks Arts Park, Melbourne. CircaNICA provides two artists to work with award-winning art and design practice, Eness, on their distribution pitch for the motion pictures The Hobbit and The Great Gatsby. Infra-red trackers monitored the performers’ movements then digitally enhanced and projected them as 3D animations in real time. JUL AUG NICA participates in the National Youth Circus Symposium hosted by Westside Circus in partnership with the Australian Circus and Physical Theatre Association. Graduates perform in The Exhibitionists as part of the cultural program of the London Olympic Games and participate in the Torch Relay. NICA second year students travel to France on an International Study Tour supported by the Pratt Foundation’s Richard Pratt Creative Fellowship and perform in the Circle as part of the Circa Festival in Auch, France. Graduates receive trophy for their performance at the Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China. NICA graduate company, Pants Down Circus, wins Melbourne Fringe Festival Award. SEP OCT Made to Fit, featuring NICA’s second year Bachelor of Circus Arts students, plays to packed houses. Certificate III and Certificate IV in Circus Arts students perform in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular at Hisense Arena. Bachelor of Circus Arts gains re-accreditation. NICA’s Community Circus classes culminate in the Youth Circus Finale and features 140 of NICA’s youngest circus artists performing on the stage of the NICA National Circus Centre. The event is supported by the City of Stonnington. NOV DEC VCASS students undertaking the Certificate III in Circus Arts at NICA participate in the Performing Arts showcase at VCASS for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during their Melbourne visit. NICA students perform at the Australian Training Awards in the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium, a high-profile annual event sponsored by the Australian Government. 2012 Circus Showcase, featuring NICA’s graduating artists, gives audiences the chance to see the circus stars of tomorrow and receives public and critical acclaim. 8 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 9 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Graduation Ceremony & Student Awards Dr Jonathon Welch AM delivered the keynote address at an emotional ceremony at which graduands were presented with their Bachelor of Circus Arts degree certificates and students’ awards were announced. Bachelor of Circus Arts Advanced Diploma of Circus Arts Diploma of Circus Arts Certificate IV in Circus Arts Certificate III in Circus Arts New course accreditation NICA maintained a strong focus on ensuring the quality of its academic programs in 2012 with a commitment to teaching and learning and staff professional development. The central focus has been supporting staff to be informed and prepared for the changing educational environment in Higher Education. NICA was very pleased that the new Associate Degree in Circus Arts and Bachelor of Circus Arts degree were accredited in December by the Swinburne University Academic Senate. The new courses will be implemented in 2014. NICA continues to benchmark its teaching and learning against world best practice in circus training, and continues to work with international colleagues exchanging ideas around teaching circus artists. Auditions A total of 108 young people auditioned for NICA’s accredited courses. Of these, twenty-six applicants, who came from across all Australian states, Brazil, USA and Mexico, were successful in gaining entry into the first year of the Bachelor of Circus Arts. 10 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Welch was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009 and is the founder of the School of Hard Knocks Institute. Staff, students, NICA board, student award sponsors and stakeholders attending the event were moved and inspired to hear Dr Welch speak about his achievements throughout his extraordinary musical career and his tireless dedication in giving back to the community. Artists in Conversation Held monthly, the Artists in Conversation seminars connected the NICA community with practicing artists and provided an opportunity for students and staff to engage with artists about the creation of their work. The informal conversation format was an ideal platform for knowledge-sharing and presented staff and students with the opportunity to explore current ideas around creating contemporary work. The NICA Achievement Award, presented to students who strive for excellence in their pursuit of becoming an outstanding Australian artist, was awarded to Tamika Ball and Liam de Jong. A number of renowned artists contributed to these sessions including Emma Rice, Sally Richardson, Antonella Casella, and Kate Fryer. Student Intake – JANUARY 2012 15 Certificate III in Circus Arts The Absolute Physiotherapy Award for Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology was presented to Felicia Lannan. 16 Certificate IV in Circus Arts 27 Diploma of Circus Arts (1st year) 27 Advanced Diploma of Circus Arts (2nd year) 19 Bachelor of Circus Arts (3rd year) Total The May Wirth Award and Con Colleano Award, sponsored by Theatre Tours Australia, recognise male and female students with the highest academic results in the first year. The awards were presented to Alexis Hedrick and Darcy Meaker respectively. 104 The Sir Rupert Hamer Award, presented by The Honourable Rod Kemp to students for their dedication and outstanding achievement, was awarded to Rosita Hendry and Rowan Thomas. The 2012 Circus Oz Award, recognising artists who encapsulate the spirit of collaboration, was awarded to Jaimi Luhrmann. ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Certificate III & Certificate IV in Circus Arts Supporting Research: NICA & Swinburne ICT Partnership The Certificate III in Circus Arts offered students completing Year 11 or 12 the opportunity to combine circus training at NICA with academic studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS). The Certificate IV in Circus Arts is a one-year full-time preparatory vocational qualification. NICA partnered with a team of postgraduate Information & Communication Technologies students from Swinburne University to create a prototype Circus Trainer App for use with androidequipped mobile phones. This innovative technology, still in the early phases of development, aims to assist circus students to evaluate their position and the relative angles of body parts that need to be corrected. A demonstration of a skill is recorded and uploaded from a hand-held device to a server. The Circus Trainer App then assesses the uploaded vision against pre-defined rules established from a standard skill performed by a demonstrator, and sends the processed vision back to the hand-held device, highlighting any improvements to be made to the student’s technique. VCASS students undertaking the Certificate III in Circus Arts were invited to be part of the Performing Arts Showcase at VCASS for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during their Melbourne visit. Certificate III in Circus Arts and Certificate IV in Circus Arts students were invited to perform at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular for the second consecutive year. This showcase is one of the largest performing arts events in Australia and was held at Hisense Arena. It featured 30 circus artists performing alongside an 80-piece orchestra, 1500-voice choir, 1400 mass dancers, 23 lead vocalists, 40 principal dancers, 40 ensemble dancers, and 18 backing vocalists. NICA’s Certificate III and Certificate IV in Circus Arts students also performed at the annual Victorian Education Excellence Awards which showcased the outstanding achievements and practice of early childhood and school teachers, leaders and education support officers in Victorian Government Schools. The students worked with creative director, Neill Gladwin, and their circus trainers on a spectacular aerial and acrobatic act which they performed at the prestigious awards ceremony at Crown Palladium. 12 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 13 NICA G R A D UAT ES CIRCA x 8 Cirque du Soleil Allegria TOM TOM CREW SolyCirco Circus Festival Winter Garten STRANGE FRUIT x7 x4 x2 RUSSIA CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AMALUNA UK CANADA EUROPE JAPAN USA CIRCA CIRCUS OZ x7 x4 S.E. ASIA CHINA UAE x3 x3 FERRARI WORLD x3 x3 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL O and ELVIS In 2012 graduates were working across the globe As a result of an extensive survey of all NICA graduates, we can report a significant increase in the number of NICA artists employed by international companies. Of these, Cirque du Soleil continues to be a major employer with four graduates working in their long-running permanent shows; O, Alegria, Elvis, Iris and Amaluna. Franco Dragone, whose vision is spearheading a new artform that combines circus, opera and musical, employed three graduates for the internationally-acclaimed House of Dancing Water in Macau, China. Also in 2012, a new long-term contract was forged with Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi who employed three graduates. south AMERICA x5 LE GRAND CIRQUE STRANGE FRUIT FESTIVAL MONDIAL DU CIRQUE DE DEMAIN x3 The number of new and independent companies has increased since 2011, indicating both a growth in the market place for original contemporary circus and the emergence of a new breed of circus artists to meet that demand. N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 AUSTRALIA x 10 Flipside Circus Slack Taxi x 16 New Zealand Fringe Festival Circus Quirkus x7 x3 Slack Taxi Hoopla Festival The Sydney Festival Pacha at Ivy x 26 x 25 x5 x 13 Cirkidz Adelaide Fringe Festival Royal Adelaide Show Slack Taxi CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA x3 Circa Circus Oz Global Creatures Lennon Brothers Circus Silvers Circus Strange Fruit La Soiree LA SOIREE CIRCUS SPACE NO FIT STATE CIRCUS PICCADILLY CIRCUS THE EXHIBITIONISTS (LONDON OLYMPICS) x5 x3 Sandfly Circus Slack Taxi Perth Fringe Festival CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IRIS Dragone House of Dancing Water STRANGE FRUIT x 15 Voyage DE LA VIE BEN 10 SOUTH AFRICA x3 DISNEYLAND (HK) CLUB MED SAPANA CIRCUS x2 x 13 14 Universal Studios Kinoshita Circus LE NOIR Ben 10 KAGE King Kong Opera Australia Red Bennies Melbourne Fringe Festival Slack Taxi Melbourne International Arts Festival x 49 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 15 NICA G R A D UAT ES SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS Daniel Power and Leigh Marning were invited to compete in the Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China. They were awarded the Yellow Crane of Excellence trophy for their duo aerial hoop act titled One Beautiful Evening. Jess Niven, Tayo Wilson and Emma Shepherd performed in The Exhibitionists, an international ensemble of emerging circus artists who presented site-specific outdoor circus installations as part of the Cultural Program of the Olympic Games. Stan Ricketson participated in the Torch Relay of the London Olympic Games. Pants Down Circus, a new circus company established by four 2009 NICA graduates won the award for Best Circus performance at the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Co-founder Hannah Cryle also won the award for Best Emerging Circus Performer. Three 2011 NICA graduates founded Three High Acrobatics and toured their show Knock Off around Australia and at the New Zealand Fringe Festival. The company won first prize in the 2012 Circus Showdown at Gasworks Arts Park, Melbourne. Emma Sergeant, previously with Circa, formed the company Casus in 2011 with four other professional circus artists. In 2012 they toured their critically acclaimed debut work Knee Deep to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, L’Europeen in Paris and the Woodford Folk Festival. Following his performance in Le Grand Cirque’s Adrenaline at the Sydney Opera House in 2011, Thom Worrell performed at the SolyCirco festival in Sylt, Germany, and also received an Engagement Award for his aerial hoop act at the legendary Wintergarten theatre in Berlin. NICA graduates Jess Love and Marawa Ibrahim continued touring internationally with La Soiree. They returned to Melbourne to perform the show in the 2012 Melbourne Festival after a record-breaking season at the Sydney Opera House. Critically acclaimed Australian contemporary circus company, Circa, whose cast comprises predominantly NICA graduates, won a Helpmann Award and an Export Award. Emma Henshall continued working for Cirque du Soleil’s Iris and also performed at the Academy Awards. After Iris closed, Emma was contracted a second time for Cirque du Soleil’s O at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. 16 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 17 NICA PERFORM ANCE PROGRAM Lucy and the Lost Boy 13 – 23 June 2012 NICA National Circus Centre Award-winning Australian physical theatre and circus director, Sally Richardson, returned to NICA to create Lucy and the Lost Boy in collaboration with NICA’s third year students. Set amongst the evocative and bold street art of Melbourne’s iconic laneways, the innovative production combined circus with visually stunning video projections by Australian media artist Olaf Meyer and sound design by David Franzke. Audience numbers: 2791 NICA’s 2012 production is a collaboration of physical and visual art that reaches from the ground to the towering ceiling, making for a multi-level, three-dimensional theatre experience. It’s funny, sad, funky and edgy, with enough restraint that you can take your kids – who may get inspired to run away and join the circus, or better still, finish school and study circus arts at NICA Karen Coombs, Stage Whispers, 18 June 2012 18 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 19 NICA PERFORM ANCE PROGRAM Described back in 2008 as ‘the future of circus’, NICA’s exceptional second year talent prove why they’re worthy of that accolade. Vivienne Mah, Australian Stage, 15 September 2012 Made to Fit 12 – 22 September NICA National Circus Centre Made to Fit, directed by Megan Jones and Meredith Kitchen, held a mirror up to our expectations and desire to fit in. The twenty-seven second year students explored the boundaries of social norms while testing their own physical limitations. Audience numbers: 1852 20 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 21 NICA PERFORM ANCE PROGRAM Stellar circus arts possess a rare combination of skill, pacing and pathos. These students are on their way to finding this elusive mix. Stephanie Glickman, Herald Sun, 26 November 2012 Circus Showcase 2012 22 November – 1 December Circus Showcase 2012 was directed by Meredith Kitchen and featured solo and duo performances by NICA’s graduating students. The show presented an entertaining variety of high-level contemporary circus ranging from the most breath-taking aerials to hilarious comedy acrobatics and impossibly graceful tightwire routines. Audience numbers: 2736 22 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 23 NICA TEAM NICA Board of Directors Chair The Hon Rod Kemp Directors Mr Andrew Guild Mr Ross Mollison Mr Bryan Rossi Ms Kate Shelmerdine Mr David Stevens Ms Mary Stuart Executive and Administration Director & CEO Pamela Creed Acting General Manager Emily O’Connor Head of Circus Studies & Diploma Year Coordinator Lu Guang Rong Head of Performance Studies & Bachelor Year Coordinator Megan Jones Marketing & Communications Executive Maria Rizzo Executive Assistant Tania Mariani Finance Officer Shashwat Patel 24 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Student Administration Kim Postill SESSIONAL TEACHING STAFF HEALTH & INJURY PREVENTION TEAM • Nanjing, China – International Circus Clown Festival VOLUNTARY WORK UNDERTAKEN BY STAFF Administration Assistant Clare Toms Sports Medical Practitioner Dr Kathy Yu • Shanghai, China – National Circus Safety Workshops Principal Physiotherapist Dr David Munro • Taiwan, China – International Drama and Performing Arts Forum Aerials trainer Kathryn Niesche toured remote Indigenous Warlpiri communities in the Northern Territory as a volunteer performer with a humanitarian clown troupe and World Vision. Advanced Diploma Year Coordinator Vasily Ivanov Jens Altheimer Dr Kim Baston Jacqui Louder Rosalind Mackay Jasmin Meaker Stephen Morgante Dr David Munro James Pratt Donna Stevens Mel Stevenson Certificate IV Coordinator Tegan Carmichael OPERATIONS Strength & Conditioning Coach Annie Alderson Special Projects / Admin Assistant Georgia Mill EDUCATION TEAM Certificate III Coordinator Meredith Kitchen Senior Educators Fiona James (H.Ed) Candice Williams (TAFE) TEACHING STAFF Lincoln Barros Stephen Burton Charlie Cheng Qi Jin Cui Mathew Daniels Liudmila Druzhina Arturo Gomez Martine Howard Konstantin Ibraguimov Kathryn Niesche Daniel Power Lu Rong Ludwig Schukin Tarn Scully Earl Shatford Julian Wisdom Jing Jing Xue Aaron Walker Avan Whaite Diana Zhang Business Development Manager Marko Mykyta Technical Manager Eduard Ingles Riggers Andrew Bright Margot Storm COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS CircaNICA Agent Liz Louden Social Circus Trainer Andrea Ousley Short Course Coordinator Paula McKaskill Commercial Operations Administrative Assistant Tarah Carey Physiotherapists Penny Dayan Joanna Rashleigh • Wuhan, China – Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China Sports Psychologist Jacqui Louder National Myotherapists Southern School of Natural Therapies • Adelaide Fringe Festival • Australian Physiotherapy Association (Vic), Melbourne • Catapult Youth Circus Festival, Bathurst CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS, FORUMS • Circularity Contemporary Circus Festival, Melbourne Staff and students participated in professional development and industry engagement activities. • Melbourne Juggling Convention International • Auch, France – Circa Festival and the Circle performance program for members of the FEDEC • Melbourne Fringe Festival • National Youth Circus Symposium, Melbourne • Perth Passing Convention • Sydney Juggling Convention • Woodford Folk Festival, Qld Social Circus Trainer, Andrea Ousley, worked as the Artistic Director of The Red Nose Foundation Hidung Merah, a not-for-profit organisation in Jakarta, Indonesia. NICA VOLUNTEERS NICA continued to participate in the Work Experience program and offered placements to 15 secondary school students. Many of these successfully auditioned for entry into NICA’s accredited courses in 2013. Marketing interns contributed to the success of marketing, social media and public relations campaigns by supporting the Marketing Department and CircaNICA. They gained real-world experience and received one-onone mentoring from the Marketing Executive and CircaNICA Agent. • Auch, France – Directors’ Workshops, European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC) Placements 2012 NUMBER HOURS • Finland – European Juggling Convention Work experience students 15 375 Marketing interns 3 407 Front of house volunteers (students) 51 336 Front of house volunteers (staff) 10 88 Total 79 1206 • Montreal, Canada – FEDEC conference ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 25 N I C A’ S N AT I O N A L PRESENCE NICA continued to build on its relationships with the circus and performing arts industries as well as other training and education providers in order to meet its goal of driving excellence to enhance the educational, vocational and artistic outcomes of is students and graduates. NICA is one of eight arts training institutions that comprise the Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Excellence, together with the Australian Ballet School, National Institute of Dramatic Arts, Australian National Academy of Music, Australian Youth Orchestra, Australian Film Television & Radio School, Flying Fruit Fly Circus and the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association. National circus industry engagement Circularity Contemporary Circus Festival National Youth Circus Symposium Presented by the Women’s Circus in April, the Circularity Contemporary Circus Festival brought circus and community together across three arts venues in Footscray to explore and challenge ideas about circus. In July, NICA took part in the National Youth Circus Symposium hosted by Westside Circus in partnership with the Australian Circus and Physical Theatre Association (ACAPTA). The program included free forums to encourage participants to share, debate and understand the changing world of circus. NICA Director & CEO, Pamela Creed, was on a panel comprising leading educators and circus visionaries from Australian community and youth circuses to discuss the Australian circus and physical theatre ecosystem. Social Circus Trainer, Andrea Ousley, presented on career pathways. The three-day event brought together managers, trainers and educators from youth circus organisations across Australia to discuss developments in the sector, support professional development for trainers and identify career pathways for students. Catapult Youth Circus Festival In April, NICA Director, Pamela Creed, and Social Circus Trainer, Andrea Ousley, also attended the Catapult Youth Circus Festival in Bathurst, NSW and presented on global perspectives.Established in 2005, Catapult’s intention is to create a performance and skill development platform for the growing number of youth circus and physical theatre troupes in Australia. Many of these troupes are linked to schools and this festival aims to support the increasing importance of circus and physical theatre activity in the secondary school curricula. 26 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 27 N I C A’ S I N T ERN AT I O N A L PRESENCE International Study Tour & Performance at the Circle, Auch NICA is Australia’s only member in the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC). For the sixth consecutive year, the FEDEC hosted Encounters, a series of events, presentations and meetings that provided opportunities for exchange between the ten member schools as part of Circa, an international circus festival in Auch, France. As part of NICA’s international study tour, fourteen second year students travelled to France to attend the Circa festival. A number of the students performed in the Circle which is a performance program for members of the FEDEC schools. The tour also included Toulouse and Paris where students saw performances by circus schools and leading contemporary circus companies from France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The Richard Pratt Creative Fellowship from the Pratt Foundation supported the International Study Tour & performance at the Circle. The Fellowship celebrates Richard Pratt’s involvement with NICA and his contribution to the Arts, and enables NICA to engage with national and international communities. NICA COLLABORATES ON CIRCUS TRAINING MANUAL “The experience motivated me to train harder. Seeing the bigger picture and witnessing other students from many parts of the world who are of the same age produce a particular level of skill and technique was really good to see and has encouraged me to push myself harder.” Lu Guang Rong attended a conference in Montreal hosted by the National Circus School of Canada to develop an Aerial Straps manual for use by all members of the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC). 2012 London Olympic Games Four CircaNICA artists were selected to join an international ensemble of emerging circus artists to perform as part of the 2012 London Olympic Games held from 2 July to 5 August. Titled The Exhibitionists, the project was funded by the Arts Council of England in partnership with Roadhouse, London. CircaNICA received support from Arts Victoria through the International Cultural Exchange Grant to assist with the artists’ travel expenses. NICA presents National Circus Safety Workshops in China In recognition of NICA’s leadership in circus safety standards and teaching, Head of Circus Studies, Lu Guang Rong, was invited to China to present National Circus Safety Workshops to the Chinese Acrobatics Association and the Shanghai Circus School. Guang Rong’s insights into Australian circus safety standards were well received and the discussions facilitated a greater recognition of Chinese and international circus safety standards. Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China NICA graduates Daniel Power and Leigh Marning represented NICA and Australia at the Wuhan International Acrobatic Art Festival of China. This is the third occasion NICA has been invited to submit an act for selection at the biannual festival. They were awarded the Yellow Crane of Excellence trophy for their act titled One Beautiful Evening. NICA provided support through training, rehearsal space, travel, accommodation and marketing. Tim Rutty, Second Year Student 28 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 29 nica I N T H E COM MUNIT Y Community circus PROGRAM Over 1460 people participated in NICA’s recreational and leisure classes. Over 30 short courses were offered in 8-10 week blocks and these appealed to a wide range of children, teenagers and adults. Workshops for schools AND the community “The feedback from the students has been fantastic and just what I had hoped for. They really enjoyed the trainers NICA continued to deliver the benefits of circus training to the community through tailored workshops. and thought they were exciting and supportive and great to work with.” A total of 18 one-day workshops were conducted for clients including secondary schools, not-for-profit organisations, accounting firms, and retail giant, the Good Guys. Under the guidance of NICA trainers and graduates, participants shared the challenge of learning new circus skills in a fun and supportive environment, and developed confidence, mutual trust, leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Martin Croft, The University of Melbourne, 22/06/2012 “They were very surprised and all enjoyed the different activities and I turned out to be not too bad at juggling! I am going to buy myself juggling balls for Christmas.” Deanne Riddington, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, 18/12/2012 community statistics 2012 “Everyone had a great time although there are a few sore people today!” 2012 Community program participants by age Jacqueline Weedon, The Good Guys, Fri 14/12/2012 NICA Youth Circus Finale Sponsored by the City of Stonnington since 2005, the 2012 NICA Youth Circus Finale was titled Little Monsters and focused on all things creepy and spooky. Cr Claude Ullin from the City of Stonnington addressed a supportive and enthusiastic audience of over 400 at the NICA National Circus Centre. The annual show brought together over 140 students from NICAmites, NICAdets, Circus Teens, Aerial Teens and Advanced AerialTeens. Each group enthralled audience members with their performance and circus skills under the direction of award winning NICA graduate Hannah Cryle. CORPORATE Workshops Mischief, Motivation, Attitude, a Melbourne-based company, requested a team building experience for their client as part of a reward and recognition program for employees. Seventy adults experienced circus for the first time and participated in a range of activities including trampoline, trapeze, tightwire, juggling, hula hoops and human pyramids. At the end of the workshop, participants were rewarded with a short performance by graduate company, Pants Down Circus. NICA partnerships AND sponsored projects Social Circus program sponsored by the City of Stonnington NICA received a City of Stonnington Community Program Grant for the third consecutive year to further enhance outreach work with youth from the Councilrun Prahran Adventure Playground. The program took place over nine weeks in Term 4 and culminated in a performance to family members on the stage of the NICA National Circus Centre. 30 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Australian Training Awards Nineteen NICA students performed at the Australian Training Awards at Etihad Stadium. Sponsored by the Australian Government, the annual awards recognise and reward innovation in vocational education and training. 5 1% • Under 6 – 11 43% • 12 – 17 16% • 18+ 40% • The 20 minute performance featured a jazzy hula hoop number, adagio, roué cyr, hand-balancing and an acrobatic swing-dance finale. ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 31 MEDIA AND MARKETING The impressive skills, inspirational artistry and vibrancy of NICA’s circus artists consistently attracts media to feature student performances and the Bachelor of Circus Arts auditions across print, online, radio and television. NICA partners with Mollison Communications, whose other major clients include Cirque du Soleil (Australiawide big top tours), Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Dance Company, Spiegelworld and the Arts Centre, to secure editorial, reviews and listings across arts and entertainment as well as mainstream media nationally. The NICA website, equipped with eCommerce capabilities, continues to be a powerful marketing tool. The number of unique visitors has risen to 40,242 since the site’s redevelopment in 2011. NICA continues to distribute its monthly eNewsletter to over 7000 subscribers. NICA’s Facebook page connects audience members, prospective students and industry performers across the globe with NICA’s students, graduates, trainers and staff, and has proven to be an effective low-cost tool to reach an elusive demographic. Facebook and Twitter are used to promote student performances, circus classes, holiday programs, workshops and masterclasses, audition information and discount offers, as well as to share achievements, media reviews and photos from performances and tours. 32 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 33 Online Television Online mentions increased from 2011 and accounted for 69% of all media coverage. A video interview by reporter Kate Evans was filmed for viewing on The Age website, mobile and tablet devices. It featured guest director & deviser Sally Richardson talking about Lucy and the Lost Boy and included footage of NICA students rehearsing in a local lane-way with street art. The video news story was syndicated to other Fairfax sites including The Sydney Morning Herald, WA Today, the Canberra Times, Drive.com.au and Domain.com.au. In a news story on ABC TV in Western Australia, the reporter cites the exponential growth of community circus as an uniquely Australian phenomenon and suggests that NICA, along with Circus Oz and Flying Fruit Fly Circus, have contributed to the growth of the circus industry in Australia. Print Following the global trend away from print publications towards online distribution of news, current affairs and entertainment, mentions of NICA in print decreased from 2011. Over 100 student performers and graduates were profiled in community newspapers across Australia, increasing ticket sales and raising awareness of NICA’s accredited courses and the opportunities for careers in the ever-growing circus and physical theatre industry. Media statistics 2012 Radio State-wide and Community radio stations continued to play a key role in distributing information about NICA student performances and the Bachelor of Circus Arts auditions. Students were interviewed on xx programs, providing valuable media training and the directors of the shows shared their insights on the creation process. The directors of the shows shared their insights on the creation process and students gained valuable media training by being interviewed live to air, in-studio and over the phone. 34 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 NICA hosted a series of live weather crosses on the TODAY Show breakfast program on the Nine Network and a short feature about NICA aired on Network Seven’s Saturday Disney program. In addition to TV coverage of NICA, a number of second year students, calling themselves Circotic reached the semi finals of Australia’s Got Talent on Network Seven. Daniel Golding and Daniel Power also appeared in Everybody Dance Now, and Tamika Ball and Liam DeJong were heat winners of that television series on the Ten Network. NICA teacher Meredith Kitchen was filmed being introduced to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on the ABC TV news coverage of the Royals’ tour of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School at which the Certificate III in Circus Arts students performed. Media statistics 2012 69% • Online • Print 21% 8% • Radio • Television 2% ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 35 C irca nica Ferrari World, Farah Leisure Centre, Abu Dhabi CircaNICA continued to lead the way as Australia’s premier supplier of contemporary circus entertainment. Representing graduate artists and industry professionals, the agency provides talent solutions for short and long-term contracts, produces commissioned performances, and secures preferred-supplier relationships with corporate clients, event agencies and venues across Australia. Key Contracts 2012 CircaNICA performers Bryan Talaga, Nicola Cairns, David Coombs and Tomek Wiwatowski were placed in long-term contracts in Ferrari World’s Red Show. Eness Multimedia Performance Ben 10 Tours CircaNICA worked with award-winning art and design practice, Eness, who required two circus artists as part of their distribution pitch for the motion pictures The Hobbit and The Great Gatsby. Infra-red trackers monitored the performers’ movements which were then digitally enhanced and projected as 3D animations in real time. Four CircaNICA artists toured Australia, New Zealand and Kuala Lumpur with the children’s show Ben 10, produced by Life Like Touring. In 2012, CircaNICA secured 155 contracts providing artists and creative services for production companies, corporate functions, private parties, festivals, outdoor events, film and television. The following case studies demonstrate the wide range of clients and their requirements. The Exhibitionists, London Olympics The Exhibtionists was directed by Sue Broadway and produced by Di Robson Events & Arts Management (Dream). The ensemble delivered a series of short choreographed dance works as well as a mixture of site-specific acrobatics and aerial pieces. Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Awards Night CircaNICA was commissioned to create a sleek and contemporary performance inspired by architectural and building designs for the annual AIQS Infinite Value Awards at Maia, Docklands. CircaNICA forged a partnership with Dream to facilitate four emerging Victorian circus performers to participate and received an Arts Victoria Cultural Exchange Grant to assist with their travel costs. An estimated 200,000 people saw the live performance on Exhibition Road and Piccadilly Circus. The collaboration was a chance for CircaNICA to build its international profile and foster overseas employment opportunities for its artists. Big Tops for Little Tots CircaNICA’s production Big Tops for Little Tots performed two shows at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong. The musical circus show for 3-8 year olds premiered at the Melbourne Circus Festival in September 2011 and featured three NICA graduates and two final year NICA students. 36 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 37 Long-term contracts MAD Foundation Annual Gala Ball – 5 November 2012 ABC TV Toombak Indigenous Productions, Marngrook Footy Show The MAD Foundation raises funds to help disadvantaged children and young people. Ben 10, Australia, New Zealand and Kuala Lumpur tour “Thanks Elizabeth. It was just absolutely Girton Grammar School, Bendigo fantastic and your performers were once Carnival Australia, Pacific Sun Cruise Ship again excellent.” Crown Casino, Melbourne Ferrari World, UAE Richard Briggs, MAD Foundation F1RST Tax & Duty Free, Melbourne International Airport Global Creatures (6 graduates contracted for world premiere of King Kong in 2013) Southern Health Annual Staff Ball – 6 October 2012 Heathmont Traders Association “The event was a wonderful success and Highpoint Shopping Centre I’m delighted with the outcome. Your suggestions and feedback have helped me put together what I think was an amazing show, and I truly appreciate it.” Phoebe Reid, Monash Health Foundation, CircaNica Spiegeltent, Wonderland Fun Park Client Sectors CircaNICA artists were engaged to perform across the following industry sectors in 2012. Southern Health Marriner Group Christmas function – 17 December 2012 “The event was a huge success and I think the acts were a fantastic addition to the night’s entertainment. They did a fantastic job and the crowd loved it.” Emily Wright, Marriner Group 38 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 and event companies 46% • Corporate 14% • Private Arts and entertainment 10% • Education 10% • Government 6% • Film and TV 5% • Not for profit and charities 5% • Festivals 3% • Sport 1% • ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 39 nica SUPPORTERS The National Institute of Circus Arts is supported by the Australian Government F I N A N C I A L EVENT sponsors Partnerships Student Award Sponsors Circus Oz | Theatre Tours Australia | Absolute Physiotherapy | Swinburne University of Technology 40 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 S T A T E M E N T S 42 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 43 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 General Information National Institute of Circus Arts Limited (NICA) is an Australian Public Company limited by guarantee and was established on 27 October 1998 pursuant to the general authority contained in the Swinburne University of Technology Act 1992, superseded by the Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010. The responsible Minister is the Hon. Peter Hall MP, Minister for Higher Education and Skills. Remuneration of the responsible Minister is disclosed in the financial report of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Other relevant interests are declared in the Register of Members interests which is completed by each member of the Parliament. NICA is a centre of excellence dedicated to developing and nurturing Australia’s most talented young contemporary circus and physical theatre performers. NICA is a member of the Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Excellence. The objectives of the Company are to provide quality education and training in circus arts and physical theatre and thereby enhance the cultural development of the Australian arts industry. NICA offers a three year nested vocational degree program which equips graduates with the skills to establish successful careers in the national and international circus arts industry. The Company’s community and commercial activities increase community, industry and stakeholder awareness of circus arts. NICA is committed to the growth of the industry by identifying new markets, and developing strategic partnerships which will enhance opportunities for performance and circus innovation. In 2012 NICA offered a Certificate III in Circus Arts and a Certificate IV in Circus Arts, complementing the Bachelor of Circus Arts. The three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts currently incorporates a Diploma of Circus Arts and an Advanced Diploma of Circus Arts. These were successfully reaccredited in 2012. In 2012 NICA continued to demonstrate its place as the premier provider of contemporary circus training and education in Australia, providing opportunities to students and staff to participate in study tours, attendance at the Auch Festival du Cirque, and three showcase events put on for the public this year. NICA conducts social circus activities with local, national and international groups through its partnership with Cirque du Soleil. These activities attracted additional funds from various sources, including corporate, philanthropic and corporate donors. NICA also initiated a review into the future of the organisation, designed to transform NICA into an organisation that will meet the challenges facing NICA specifically and the education industry generally. This has included the indication by Swinburne University that it will not fund NICA beyond June 2013. NICA engaged additional consultants in 2012 to support the development of a Transition Plan to prepare NICA ‘s way forward post Swinburne’s separation in 2013. NICA also sought independent legal advice around areas to do with the transition, and to support the development of a new constitution. This extra expense was not budgeted for, and has adversely impacted the financial results. NICA continued extensive professional development around teaching and learning for its teachers in 2012, and engaged 1.8 additional senior educators to assist with quality assurance, compliancy across both TAFE and Higher Education programs, and curriculum development. A number of staff completed formal studies and accredited training in 2012. NICA alumni artists performed and competed representing Australia and NICA at the Acrobatic Festival in Wuhan, in China. They were awarded an Artist Award. Lu Gong Rong delivered a series of workshops in China on safety in the Circus Space. The 2012 performance season attracted large audience numbers with positive press coverage. Community programs numbers fell in 2012. Over 100 young people performed in the annual community show. NICA acknowledges the support from the Government through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Office for the Arts; Skills Victoria, and in-kind support from Swinburne University. 44 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 45 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 REPORT OF OPERATIONS REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 NICA’s Future Administrative Structure For NICA to continue to operate in its current structure beyond June 2013, access to additional funding is required. Submissions have been made to Federal and State Government, however outcomes will not be clear until May 2013. Directors are monitoring the financial situation closely, and will take action once future funding becomes clear. Should no further sources of funding be identified, the withdrawal of support by Swinburne would cast doubt on the ability of NICA to continue as a going concern. The organisation structure of the Company is as follows: Director / CEO Executive Assistant Management has developed a detailed strategic plan on how it intends to mitigate this event and continue as a going concern, and is currently in the process of managing this through its Transition project. Should this project be unsuccessful, there is a doubt that NICA will be able to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of events. To mitigate this, Swinburne has provided a Letter of Comfort whereby in the event a decision is taken to wind up the Company, Swinburne will ensure that NICA’s debts will be paid as and when they fall due, and provide support through the winding up process. Head of Circus General Manager (Corporate Affairs) Business Development Manager Head of Performance Student Administration Officer Production Staff Program Coordinators Finance Officer Short Courses & Social Circus Senior Educators Administration Assistant CircaNICA Administrative Structure Directors The Directors of the Company in office during the financial year and at the date of this report were: Mr Andrew Guild Marketing Executive Mr Bryan Rossi Ms Linda Brown (resigned 10/02/12) Mr Rod Kemp Trainers & Teachers Mr Ross Mollison Ms Kate Shelmerdine Ms Nicolette Lee (resigned 10/02/12) Workforce Data 2012 Ms Mary Stuart Mr David Stevens (appointed 28/08/12) Full Time Part Time 2011 Casual * Total Full Time Part Time Casual * Total Male 16 10 114 140 12 9 92 113 Professor Iain Wallace (As of October 2003) Female 20 6 102 128 13 5 72 90 Mr Frank Bannon (As of June 2003) Total 36 16 216 268 25 14 164 203 Associates of the Institute Mr Mark St Leon (As of June 2003) Chief Executive Officer Ms Pam Creed Company Secretary Mr Thomas Rowan (Appointed 26 October 2006) Qualifications:BA , LLB (Melb) *Casuals include teaching staff for the CircaNICA Agency, Short Course and Community programs, and other NICA activities. 104 students participated in the core program of NICA in 2012. Merit and Equity Policy The Company applies the merit and equity policy which is under the umbrella of Swinburne University of Technology and includes policies relating to anti-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, harassment and victimisation. Occupational Health and Safety The Company complies with relevant occupational health and safety legislation through adherence to the policies of Swinburne University of Technology. Freedom of Information There have been no requests in 2012 under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (2011, nil). 46 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 47 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 REPORT OF OPERATIONS DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Whistleblowers Protection Your Directors present their report on the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2012. The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the Swinburne University of Technology Act (Vic, 2010 as amended), the Corporations Act (Cth, 2001), and the Financial Management Act (Vic, 1994) The Company complies with policies and procedures in relation to the protection under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001. The Company did not receive any applications in 2012 (2011, nil ). Directors Relevant Financial and Other Information The names and details of the Directors of the Company in office during the financial year or at the date of this report are: Operating Performance and Financial Position Name: Experience: Mr Andrew Guild Director since February 2000 Arts production and performance expertise Director, Theatre Tours Australia Name: Qualifications: Experience: Ms Kate Shelmerdine BA (Swin) Director since January 2007 Arts funding management & governance expertise Name: Qualifications: Experience: Ms Mary Stuart (Appointed 14/9/2011) BA (Monash), Dip Ed (Monash) Government relations, industrial relations, Industry development, Best Practice expertise Name: Qualifications: Experience: Ms Nicolette Lee (resigned 10/02/2012) BA Hons (Brighton) MA (Brighton) PhD. (Swin) Background in professional design practice, Academic programs, several qualifications in education Name: Qualifications: Experience: Mr David Stevens (appointed 28/08/2012) BCom (Melb), FCPA, CTA Experience in the public and private sectors providing fiscal/economic reform and public policy advice Name: Qualifications: Experience: Mr Ross Mollison BEc (Monash) Director since November 2000 Marketing, advertising, and public relations expertise Director, The Production Company Name: Qualifications: Experience: Mr Bryan Rossi BEc(La Trobe), Grd Dip BIS(Swin), MMT(Melb), CPA, GAICD Director since August 2009 CFO, Finance Department, Swinburne University of Technology Extensive experience in financial management in Higher Education Name: Qualifications: Experience: Ms Linda Brown (resigned 10/02/2012) MSC, DMS (MMU); BA (Public Policy); PGCE, AICD Dip Corporate Affairs Director since August 2009 Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Director TAFE Swinburne Name: Qualifications: Experience: The Hon. Rod Kemp B.Com (University of Melbourne) Director since October 2009 Former Federal Minister for the Arts and extensive experience in economics, government and corporate relations 2008 $000 2009 $000 2010 $000 2011 $000 2012 $000 Revenue 4,040 4,691 5,151 5,400 5,337 Expenses 4,437 4,892 5,144 5,526 5,423 (397) (201) 7 (126) (86) 2,122 1,957 1,984 1,872 1,803 351 341 360 374 374 1,771 1,616 1,624 1,498 1,429 Surplus/(Deficit) Assets Liabilities Equity Operational and Budgetary Objectives The Company’s operational and budgetary plans and objectives for 2012 were consistent with the Company’s objectives as stated in the Director’s report. Building and Compliance The Company complies with relevant legislation through adherence to the policies of Swinburne University of Technology. Compliance with National Competition Policy The Company complies with relevant legislation through adherence to the policies of Swinburne University of Technology. Audit Committee The Company falls under the ambit of the Swinburne University of Technology Audit and Risk Committee. Consultancies During 2012 there were no consultancies. (2011, nil). Director Mr Bryan Rossi Date Signed: 21/02/13 Prahran 48 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Director Mr Rod Kemp Date Signed: 22/02/13 Prahran FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 49 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 DIRECTORS’ REPORT DIRECTORS’ REport FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Company Secretary: Directors’ Benefits Mr Thomas Rowan (Appointed 26 October 2006) Qualifications: BA , LLB (Melb) Principal Activities The Company provides training in circus arts. It was incorporated on 27 October 1998 and commenced operations in 1999. It is a company limited by guarantee. Review of Operations No Director has received or become entitled to receive any benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the Company’s accounts, or the fixed salaries of Directors who are full-time employees of the Company or a related corporation) by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with a Director or with a firm of which he/she is a member, or with a Company in which he/she has a substantial financial interest. Meetings of Directors There were 7 meetings of Directors during the financial year. Attendances were: The financial report has been prepared for the year ended 31 December 2012. The 2012 operating deficit is $86,227 (2011 deficit $126,139). Number Eligible to Attend Number Attended Taxation Ms Mary Stuart 7 7 The Company is exempt from income tax. Ms Nicolette Lee (resigned 10/02/2012) 0 0 Dividends Mr Andrew Guild 7 5 Not applicable, the Company is limited by Guarantee. Mr Ross Mollison 7 2 Significant Changes in the State of Affairs Ms Kate Shelmerdine 7 7 For NICA to continue to operate in its current structure beyond June 2013, access to additional funding is required. Submissions have been made to Federal and State Government, however outcomes will not be clear until May 2013. Directors are monitoring the financial situation closely, and will take action once future funding becomes clear. It is clear that should no further sources of funding be identified, the withdrawal of support by Swinburne would cast doubt on the ability of NICA to continue as a going concern. Mr Bryan Rossi 7 6 Ms Linda Brown (resigned 10/02/2012) 0 0 Mr Rod Kemp 7 7 Management has developed a detailed strategic plan on how it intends to mitigate this event and continue as a going concern, and is currently in the process of managing this through its Transition project. Should this project be unsuccessful, there is a doubt that NICA will be able to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of events. Mr David Stevens (appointed 28/08/2012) 3 3 To mitigate this, Swinburne has provided a Letter of Comfort whereby it will ensure that in the event a decision is taken to wind up the Company, Swinburne will ensure that NICA’s debts will be paid as and when they fall due, and provide support through the winding up process. Events Subsequent to Balance Date There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction, or event of a material or unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors, to affect substantially the operations of the Company, the result of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years. Likely Developments and Expected Results of Operations The company expects to return a positive result in 2013. Environmental Regulation The Directors are of the opinion that the Company has complied with all relevant environmental legislation so far as it concerns the operations of the entity. Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance The parent entity, Swinburne University of Technology, maintains Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that provides redress to the Company to the extent that it is permitted under law to indemnify Directors and officers for wrongful acts committed in the course of their duties. Proceedings on behalf of Company No person has applied for leave of a Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. Rounding of Amounts The Company is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, dated 10 July 1998, and in accordance with that Class Order amounts in the Directors’ report and the financial report are rounded to the nearest dollar. Economic Dependency The company’s principle source of funding is grant revenue from the Federal Government Arts Portfolio. The company also receives financial support from the parent entity, Swinburne University of Technology. This support will cease from 1 July 2013. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Indemnifying Officer or Auditor The company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of the Company or a related body corporate: indemnified or made any relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability incurred as an officer, including costs and expenses in successfully defending legal proceedings; or paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability incurred as an officer for the cost or expenses to defend legal proceedings; with the exception of the following matter: During or since the financial year the company has paid premiums to insure each of the responsible persons, which excludes the external auditor, against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of an officer of the Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The amount of the premium was paid as part of an overall insurance charge by the Company’s parent entity, Swinburne University of Technology. 50 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Director Mr Bryan Rossi Date Signed: 21/02/13 Prahran Director Mr Rod Kemp Date Signed: 22/02/13 Prahran FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 51 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION AUDITOR-GENERAL’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 The Directors of the Company declare that: To the members of the National Institute of Circus Arts Limited 1.The financial report of the National Institute of Circus Arts as set out on pages 54 to 76: The Auditor - General’s independence is established by the Victorian Constitution Act 1975. (a)complies with Australian accounting standards as detailed in Note 1 to the financial statements and the Corporations Act 2001, and (b)complies with section 44 of the Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010, as amended, part 9 of the Directions of the Victorian Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, Australian Accounting Standards, and Corporations Regulations, and The Auditor - General, an independent officer of the Victorian parliament, is not subject to direction by any person about the way in which his powers are to be exercised. Under the Audit Act 1994, the Auditor General is the auditor of each public authority and for the purposes of conducting an audit has access to all documents and property, and may report to parliament any matters which the Auditor - General considers appropriate. (c)gives a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 December 2012 and of the Company’s performance for the year ended on that date. Independence Declaration I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: (a) no contraventions of auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 2.In the directors’ opinion, as at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 3.We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the financial report to be misleading or inaccurate. Dr Peter Frost Acting Auditor - General This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. Director Mr Bryan Rossi . Date Signed: 21/02/13 Prahran 52 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Director Mr Rod Kemp Date Signed: 22/02/13 Prahran FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 53 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 INCOME STATEMENT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 2012 $ 2011 $ 4.1 5,336,898 5,400,088 Revenue from continuing operations Expenses from continuing operations Employee expenses 4.2 Note 2012 $ 2011 $ Cash and cash equivalents 5 69,905 146,215 6 469,520 427,668 539,425 573,883 7 1,107,355 1,177,541 15(d) 156,527 120,220 Total Non-Current Assets 1,263,882 1,297,761 Total Assets 1,803,307 1,871,644 Current Assets 3,451,668 3,373,574 Other current assets Communications 16,514 16,403 Total Current Assets Promotion expense 91,424 155,248 Production cost 91,736 185,813 323,237 269,863 Repairs and maintenance (buildings) 10,064 19,230 Repairs and maintenance (equipment) 40,408 29,679 Consumables 76,096 73,423 Travel expenses 83,829 82,857 Equipment 44,093 30,534 Professional service fee Depreciation 4.2 95,160 157,995 Other expenses 4.2 1,086,457 1,119,508 Audit fee 4.2 12,439 12,100 5,423,125 5,526,227 (86,227) (126,139) Net operating result for the year The above Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment Inter company receivables Current Liabilities Accrued expenses 10 12,201 26,188 Employee benefits 9 302,945 310,862 315,146 337,050 59,119 36,699 59,119 36,699 374,265 373,749 1,429,042 1,497,895 Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Employee benefits 9 Total Non-Current Liabilities Total Liabilities STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note Net operating result for the year 2012 $ 2011 $ (86,227) (126,139) Reserves 11 114,735 97,361 Retained earnings / (accumulated losses) 12 1,314,307 1,400,534 1,429,042 1,497,895 TOTAL EQUITY Other comprehensive income after income tax: Gain (loss) on revaluation of land and buildings EQUITY 11 17,374 - Total comprehensive income for the year (68,853) (126,139) Total comprehensive income attributable to NICA (68,853) (126,139) The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. The above Statement of Comprehesive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 54 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 55 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note Balance at 1 January 2011 Retained Earnings $ General Reserves $ Total $ 1,526,673 97,361 1,624,034 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) Net operating result for the year 12 (126,139) - (126,139) Other comprehensive income for the year 11 - - - 1,400,534 97,361 1,497,895 Balance at 31 December 2011 Net operating result for the year 12 (86,227) - (86,227) Other comprehensive income for the year 11 - 17,374 17,374 1,314,307 114,735 1,429,042 Balance at 31 December 2012 The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 2012 $ 2011 $ 5,109,279 5,038,913 23,287 33,436 471,044 605,069 (235,900) (222,149) Payments to Employees (3,437,165) (3,348,902) Payments to suppliers (inclusive of GST) (1,999,255) (2,075,387) (68,710) 30,980 (7,600) (19,516) - - (7,600) (19,516) (Repayment)/Proceeds from borrowings - - Net cash inflow/( outflow ) from financing activities - - Net increase/( decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (76,310) 11,464 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 146,215 134,751 69,905 146,215 Note Interest received Other revenue Receipt/(payment) of GST from/(to) ATO Net cash inflow/( outflow) from operating activities 17 Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Receipts from disposals Net cash ( outflow ) from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 5/16 The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 56 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 57 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Page note 1: Statutory Reporting Requirements Note Contents 1 Statutory Reporting Requirements 2 Significant Accounting Policies 59– 64 3 Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies 65– 66 4 Income and Expenditure from Continuing Operations 67 5 Cash and Cash Equivalents 68 6 Other Current Assets 68 7 Property, Plant and Equipment 68– 69 8 Non-interest Bearing Liabilities 70 9 Employee benefits 10 Other Current Liabilities 71 11 Reserves 71 12 Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Losses) 71 13 Segment Information 72 14 Company Structure 72 15 Related Party Disclosure 16 Reconciliation of Cash 75 The preparation of the financial report in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the National Institute of Circus Arts accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial report, are the valuation of non-current assets (such as buildings). The Company obtains external advice in the calculation of these estimates. 17 Reconciliation of Net Operating Result for the Year to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities 75 Presentation of financial statements 18 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 75 19 Operating Lease Commitments 76 20 Capital Commitments 76 21 Superannuation Funds 76 The presentation requirements have been applied for the entire reporting period and comparative information has been represented to also comply with the revised AASB 101. 22 Company Details 76 (b)Revenue Recognition 23 Events Occurring after Balance Date 76 24 Subsequent Events 76 25 Economic Dependency 76 Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of duties and taxes paid. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows: - Government financial assistance revenue is recognised in the year to which funding relates as determined by the bodies providing the financial assistance. - Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. - Fees and Charges: Fees include amounts received or receivable in respect of consulting and course delivery. Consulting revenue is recognised after completion of the service and clients have been invoiced. Fees relating to course delivery are recognised in the year in which courses commence. 59 70–71 72–74 T he financial report of the National Circus Arts Limited for the year ended 31 December 2012 has been prepared pursuant to section 44 of the Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010, as amended, the Financial Management Act 1994, and the Corporations Act 2001. note 2: Significant Accounting Policies The National Institute of Circus Arts Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report. (a)Basis of Preparation This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, and Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010, the Financial Management Act 1994, and the Corporations Act 2001. Historical cost convention The financial report has been prepared on accrual basis, under the historical cost convention, as modified by the evaluation of certain classes of property, plant and equipment to fair value. Critical accounting estimates The Company has applied the revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements (2007) from 1 January 2009. The revised AASB 101 require all income and expenses to be presented in either one statement - the statement of comprehensive income, or two statements - an income statement and a statement of comprehensive income. The Company has presented all income and expenses in two statements - an income statement and a statement of comprehensive income. (c)Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short - term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position. 58 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 59 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (cont.) note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (cont.) (d)Other Financial Assets Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the Company provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting period, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the statement of financial position. Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost less provision for doubtful debts. Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 30 days following end of month of invoice. Collectibility of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts, which are known to be uncollectible, are written off. A provision for doubtful receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. (e)Trade and other Payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the entity prior to the end of the financial year, which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days following end of month of invoice. (f) Employee Benefits (i) Wages and salaries, annual leave, and sick leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave, and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised as a liability at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. Liabilities which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made by the University in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. As it is probable that leave entitlements, which are non-vesting, will exceed leave taken, no liability is deemed to have existed as at 31 December 2012 (2011, nil). (ii) Long service leave The liability for long service leave is recognised and is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. The Company determines that portion expected to be paid in the year which is measured at nominal value and the remainder measured at net present value. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. (iii) Performance Bonus A liability for employee benefits in the form of performance bonuses are recognised in employee entitlements when there is no realistic alternative but to settle the liability and at least one of the following conditions is met: there are formal terms for determining the amount of the benefit; the amounts to be paid are determined before the time of completion of the financial report; or past practice gives clear evidence of the amount of the obligation. Liabilities for performance bonuses are expected to be settled within 12 months and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled. 60 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (iv) Superannuation The amount charged to the income statement in respect of superannuation represents the contributions made by the entity to the superannuation plans in respect to the current services of current entity staff. Superannuation contributions are made to the plans based on the relevant rules of each plan. (v) Employee benefit oncosts Employee benefit oncosts, including payroll tax, are recognised and included in employee benefit liabilities and costs when the employee benefits to which they relate are recognised as liabilities. (g)Non-Current Physical Assets National Institute of Circus Arts does not own Land. Buildings improvements are measured at the amounts for which assets could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The Company has adopted the Valuers approach for the classification of building components which are based on specifications issued by the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. The Building and building components have therefore been re-classified under the following categories: Structure/Shell/Building Fabric: inclusive of substructure, columns, floor, upper floors, staircases, roof, external walls, windows. Site Engineering Services and central plant: inclusive of roads, footpaths, paved areas, boundary walls, covered ways, fencing, gates, outbuildings, landscaping improvements, external stormwater drainage, external water supply, external gas, fire protection, electricity, communications, and special services. Fit out: inclusive of external doors, internal walls, ceilings, fitments (incl. wall and floor coverings), sanitary fixtures and special equipment. Trunk Reticulated Building Systems: inclusive of lifts, escalators, walkways, cranes, hoists etc., centralised energy, and other. The Company incorporates different depreciation rates, based on estimated useful lives, for items of plant within buildings as follows: Buildings42 Years(2011: 42 years) Site Engineering Services and central plant 42 years (2011: 42 years) Fit out17 years(2011: 17 years) Trunk Reticulated Building Systems 25 years (2011: 25 years) Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the income statement. When revalued assets are sold, it is company policy to transfer the amounts included in the relevant asset revaluation reserve in respect of those assets to retained earnings. Leasehold improvements are measured at fair value. Plant and equipment are measured at fair value. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method to allocate the cost or revalued amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 61 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (cont.) note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (cont.) (m) Australian Accounting Standards, Amendments and Interpretations issued but not yet effective Revaluations The Company revalues its Building improvements every three years, with the last scheduled independent revaluation completed in December 2012. The fair value of the asset class is reviewed on an annual basis and amended if any material variations exist. Revaluation increments or decrements arise from differences between an asset’s carrying value or fair value. The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods and which the Company has decided not to early adopt. A discussion of those future requirements and their impact on the Company is as follows: Revaluation increments are credited directly to equity in an asset revaluation reserve, except that, to the extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously recognised as an expense in determining the net result, the increment is recognised as revenue in determining the net result. -AASB 9 Financial Instruments, Recognition and Measurement for reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. This standard simplifies requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets resulting from phase 1 of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39, Financial Instruments, Recognition and Measurement. The detail of impact is still being assessed by the Company. Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the net result, except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in an asset revaluation reserve in respect of the same class of assets, they are debited to the revaluation reserve. Revaluation increments and revaluation decrements relating to individual assets within each specific class of property, plant and equipment are offset against one another within that class but are not offset in respect of assets in different classes. -AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 2010–2: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements [AASB 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 101, 102, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 116, 117, 119, 121, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 1050 & 1052 and Interpretations 2, 4, 5, 15, 17, 127, 129 & 1052] and AASB 2011–6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Relief from Consolidation, the Equity Method and Proportionate Consolidation – Reduced Disclosure Requirements [AASB 127, AASB 128 & AASB 131] (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 July 2013). This standard establishes a differential financial reporting framework consisting of two tiers of reporting requirements for preparing general purpose financial statements. There is currently no decision that reduced reporting requirements will be implemented by the Company. (h) Acquisition of Assets The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all acquisitions of assets (including business combinations) regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, shares issued, or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. (i) Impairment of Assets All assets are assessed annually for indicators of impairment. If there is an indication of impairment, the asset concerned is tested as to whether its carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. Where an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, the difference is written-off as an expense in the income statement except to the extent that the write-down can be debited to an asset revaluation reserve amount applicable to that class of asset. (j) Income Tax The National Institute of Circus Arts Ltd is exempt from income tax pursuant to section 23(e) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, as amended. (k) Web Site Costs Costs in relation to web sites controlled by the Company are charged as expenses in the year in which they are incurred unless they relate to the acquisition of an asset, in which case they are capitalised and amortised over the period of expected benefits. Generally, costs in relation to feasibility studies during the planning phase of a web site, and ongoing costs of maintenance during the operating phase are considered to be expenses. Costs incurred in building or enhancing a web site, to the extent that they represent probable future economic benefits controlled by the entity that can be reliably measured, are capitalised as an asset and amortised over the period of the expected benefits which vary from three to five years. (l) Rounding of Amounts The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the financial report. Amounts in the financial report have been rounded in accordance with that Class Order to the nearest dollar. -AASB 2009 -11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (AASB 1,3,4,5,7,101,102,108,112, 118,120,121,127,128,131,132, 136,139,1023 and 1038 and interpretations 10 and 12) applicable for reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. This standard gives effect to consequential changes arising from the issuance of AASB 9. The detail of impact is still being assessed by the Company. -AASB 2010 -2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements (RDR) for reporting periods beginning on 1 July 2013. These amendments introduce reduced disclosure requirements for application by certain types of entities and do not affect financial measurement or recognition and are not expected to have any impact on the financial result or financial position of the Company. -AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2010) (AASB 1,3,4,5,7,101, 102,108,112,118,120,121,127,128,131,132,136,137,139,1023 and 1038 and interpretations 2,5,10,12,19 and 127) applicable for reporting period beginning from 1 January 2013. This standard relates to the introduction of AASB 9 Financial Instruments. The detail of impact is still being assessed by the Company. -AASB 2011-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Trans Tasman Convergence Project - Reduced Disclosure Requirements (RDR) for reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013 affecting standards AASB 101 and AASB 1054. The objective of the amendment is to include some additional disclosure from the Trans Tasman Convergence Project and to reduce disclosure requirements for entities preparing general purpose financial statements under Australian Accounting Standards Reduced Disclosure Requirements (RDR). There is currently no decision that reduced reporting requirements will be implemented by the Company. - AASB 2011-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Orderly adoption of changes to the ABS GFS Manual and Related Amendments affecting AASB 1049 for reporing periods beginning on 1 July 2012. This amends AASB 1049 to clarify the definition of the ABS GFS Manual and to facilitate the adoption of changes to the ABS GFS Manual and related disclosures. This amendment provides clarification to users on the version of the GFS Manual to be used and what to disclose if the latest GFS Manual is not used. This amendment will have no impact on performance measurement. - AASB 2011-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management Personnel Disclosure Requirements [AASB 124] for reporting periods beginning on 1 July 2013. This Standard amends AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures by removing the disclosure requirements in AASB 124 in relation to individual key management personnel (KMP). No significant impact is expected from these consequential amendments on entity reporting. 62 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 63 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (cont.) note 3: Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies - AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 [AASB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 200911,2010-7, 101, 102, 108, 110, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 128, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 1004,1023 and 1038 and Interpretations 2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 131 and 132]. This amending Standard makes consequential changes to a range of Standards and Interpretations arising from the issuance of AASB 13. In particular, this Standard replaces the existing definition and guidance of fair value measurements in other Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations. Applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. Disclosures for fair value measurements using unobservable inputs is potentially onerous, and may increase disclosures for assets measured using depreciated replacement cost. T he Company’s activities are exposed to the following risks which are managed by the central treasury section within the Corporate Finance department of Swinburne University of Technology. - AASB 2011-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income [AASB 1, 5, 7, 101, 112, 120, 121, 132, 133, 134, 1039 and 1049]. The main change resulting from this Standard is a requirement for entities to group items presented in other comprehensive income on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss in a subsequent period (reclassification adjustments).Applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 July 2012. This amending Standard may change the current presentation of ‘Other economic flows – other movements in equity’ to groupings on the basis of whether the components are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss in subsequent periods. No other significant impact is expected. - AASB 2011-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 119 (September 2011) [AASB 1, AASB 8, AASB 101, AASB 124, AASB 134, AASB 1049 and AASB 2011-8 and Interpretation 14]. This Standard makes consequential changes to a range of other Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretation arising from the issuance of AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. No significant impact is expected from these consequential amendments. - AASB 2012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities [AASB 7 and AASB 132]. This Standard amends the required disclosures in AASB 7 to include information that will enable users of an entity’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the entity’s financial position. Applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. No significant impact is expected from these amendments. (a) Market Risk. (i) Interest rate risk The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to short to medium term investments. (b) Credit Risk The Company does not have any material or significant credit risk exposure to any group of receivables. (c)Liquidity Risk The Company’s objective is to maintain a level of liquidity in relation to the funding of its operations. Recognised financial instruments Note Accounting policies 5 Cash at bank is carried at the principal amount. Interest received on any bank balance is recognised as income when the bank account is credited. Interest receivable at balance date is accounted for by crediting revenue and debiting Accrued Income in the statement of financial position. Interest is paid monthly, at the prevailing bank rate, based on the average credit balance in the bank account. Debtors are carried at the nominal amounts due less any provision for doubtful debts and impairment. A doubtful debts provision is made for any amounts which are considered unlikely to be collectable, or are impaired. Credit is allowed for a 30 day term. Payables are recognised for future amounts to be paid in respect of goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Company. Settlement of payables is normally effected 30 days after the end of the month the debt is incurred. Financial Assets Cash Assets Receivables – debtors - AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities [AASB 132]. This Standard adds application guidance to AASB 132 to address inconsistencies identified in applying some of the offsetting criteria of AASB 132. Applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2014. No significant impact is expected from these amendments. - AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Annual Improvements 2009–2011 Cycle [AASB 1, AASB 101, AASB 116, AASB 132 and AASB 134 and Interpretation 2]. This Standard makes amendments to various standards as a consequence of the issuance of International Financial Reporting Standard Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2009–2011 Cycle by the International Accounting Standards Board in May 2012. Applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013. No significant impact is expected from these amendments. Terms and conditions Payables 10 The company does not anticipate early adoption of any of the above Australian Accounting Standards or Interpretations. 64 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 65 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 note 3: Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (cont.) Note 4: Income and expenditure from continuing operations 2012 $ 2011 $ 1,154,503 1,053,181 Donations, scholarships, and sponsorships 107,431 274,206 Other operating receipts 471,044 605,069 2,235,103 2,022,000 610,168 676,196 (d) Summarised sensitivity analysis 2012 Analysis 4.1 Revenue from operating activities The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk. Fees and charges Interest rate risk ‑2% Carrying amount $’000 Result $’000 2% Equity $’000 Result $’000 Equity $’000 Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Total Increase/Decrease Commonwealth Government grants Victorian Government grants Swinburne University of Technology Grant 735,362 736,000 5,313,611 5,366,652 Revenue from non-operating activities 70 70 (1) (1) (1) 1 (1) 1 1 Interest 1 Total revenue from continuing operations 23,287 33,436 5,336,898 5,400,088 4.2 Expenses from continuing operations 2011 Analysis Employee benefits The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk. Salaries Interest rate risk ‑2% Carrying amount $’000 Result $’000 2% Equity $’000 Result $’000 Equity $’000 2,790,252 2,795,892 Superannuation 270,574 255,529 Payroll Tax 173,383 157,936 Annual leave 180,648 131,974 3,414,857 3,341,331 Total employee benefits Other employee related costs Financial Assets Work cover Cash and Total employee expenses Cash Equivalents 146 (3) (3) 3 3 Total Increase/Decrease 146 (3) (3) 3 3 36,811 32,243 3,451,668 3,373,574 68,974 68,582 621 621 Depreciation of non-current assets Building improvements Leasehold improvements Office furniture and equipment 25,565 88,792 Total depreciation expense 95,160 157,995 131,971 127,358 of Technology in supporting the entity 735,362 736,000 Staff Development 167,258 148,773 Other expenses Rental expense on operating leases Overhead cost incurred by Swinburne University Other expenses Total other expenditure 51,866 107,377 1,086,457 1,119,508 12,439 12,100 - - 12,439 12,100 Audit fee Auditor-General of Victoria Other fee Total audit fee 66 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 67 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 5: Cash and cash equivalents Note 7: Property Plant and Equipment (cont) 2012 $ 2011 $ Cash at bank and in hand 69,905 146,215 Total cash and cash equivalents 69,905 146,215 a) Reconciliation to cash at the end of the year Balances as per cash flow statement 69,905 69,905 2012 Additions Leasehold Improvements $ Office Furniture & Equipment $ Total 1,104,144 21,128 52,269 1,177,541 7,600 - - 7,600 $ Disposals - - - - 146,215 Impairment of Assets - - - - Revaluation Increments/ (Decrements) Bank accounts consist of an operating account and Public Fund accounts all of which generate interest. Interest on average credit balance in the bank is calculated at the prevailing bank rate at 4.70% (2011: 4.40%). Note 6: Other Current Assets Depreciation Expense Carrying amount at 31 December 2012 23,268 Accrued Income 415,000 404,400 Total Other Current Assets 469,520 427,668 Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount - - 17,374 (621) (25,565) (95,160) 1,060,144 20,507 26,704 1,107,355 1,282,540 25,455 758,882 2,066,877 (178,396) (4,327) (706,613) (889,336) 1,104,144 21,128 52,269 1,177,541 1,255,458 25,455 751,120 2,032,033 At 31 December 2012 Fair value Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount Note 7: Property Plant and Equipment 17,374 (68,974) At 1 January 2012 Fair value 54,520 Building improvements Building Improvements $ 146,215 b) Cash at bank and on hand Prepayments Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year: Carrying amount at 1 January 2012 The above figures are reconciled to cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement as follows: Balances as above (a) Movements in carrying amounts (195,314) (4,948) (724,416) (924,678) 1,060,144 20,507 26,704 1,107,355 Building Improvements $ Leasehold Improvements $ Office Furniture & Equipment $ Total 1,172,726 21,749 127,394 1,321,869 - - 19,516 19,516 1,255,458 1,282,540 (195,314) (178,396) 1,060,144 1,104,144 Leasehold Improvements 25,455 25,455 less accumulated depreciation (4,948) (4,327) Disposals - - (5,849) (5,849) 21,128 Impairment of Assets - - - - less accumulated depreciation 2011 Carrying amount at 1 January 2011 20,507 Office furniture and equipment 751,120 758,882 less accumulated depreciation (724,416) (706,613) 26,704 52,269 1,107,355 1,177,541 Total Property Plant and Equipment Additions Revaluation Increments/(Decrements) Depreciation Expense Carrying amount at 31 December 2011 $ - - - - (68,582) (621) (88,792) (157,995) 1,104,144 21,128 52,269 1,177,541 1,282,540 25,455 745,215 2,053,210 (109,814) (3,706) (617,821) (731,341) 1,172,726 21,749 127,394 1,321,869 1,282,540 25,455 758,882 2,066,877 (178,396) (4,327) (706,613) (889,336) 1,104,144 21,128 52,269 1,177,541 At 1 January 2011 Fair value Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount At 31 December 2011 Fair value Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount 68 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 69 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 8: Non-interest bearing liabilities Note 9: Employee Benefits (cont.) 2012 $ 2011 $ The liability for Annual Leave is calculated at the nominal value of expected payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Where employees have significant annual leave balances, an estimate is made of the probability of leave to be taken within 12 months and beyond 12 months. Amounts payable to parent entity - - Total Non-current Payables - - The liability for Long Service Leave is calculated as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Long Service Leave is available to be taken after 10 years of service but is historically taken much later. However, the Company allows for long service leave to be taken on a pro-rata basis on termination after 7 year of service. Non-current payables Note 9: Employee Benefits Accrued salaries is the proportion of unpaid salaries due to employees as at the end of the reporting year due to fortnightly pay periods extending beyond the reporting date. This figure is re-assessed on an annual basis and brought to account accordingly at year end. Current Annual Leave 131,930 150,831 27,049 37,328 Long service leave 143,965 122,703 Total Current 302,944 310,862 Long service leave 59,119 36,699 Total Non-Current 59,119 36,699 302,944 310,862 59,119 36,699 362,063 347,561 Performance Pays Non-Current Aggregate carrying amount Current Non-Current Total Employee Benefits Long service leave 102,905 131,933 31,672 26,995 134,578 158,928 Long service leave Employee numbers during the reporting year 29,025 18,898 112,293 95,708 141,317 114,606 268 203 The following assumptions were adopted in measuring the present value of long service leave entitlements: 70 N I C A Accrued expenses 12,200 26,188 Total Other Current Liabilities 12,200 26,188 114,735 97,361 114,735 97,361 Balance at 1 January 97,361 97,361 Movements in the year 17,374 - 114,735 97,361 1,400,534 1,526,673 (86,227) (126,139) 1,314,307 1,400,534 Note 11: Reserves Asset revaluation reserve Building Improvements Asset revaluation reserve - Buildings Improvements The asset revaluation reserve is used to record asset revaluation increments and decrements in the value of non-current physical assets. Note 12: Retained Earnings / (Accumulated Losses) Retained earnings at 1 January Net operating result attributable to members Weighted average increase in employee costs 4.00% 4.00% Weighted average discount rates 3.49% 3.49% ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2011 $ Balance at 31 December Current Provisions expected to be settled after more than 12 months Annual Leave 2012 $ Movements in Reserves Current Provisions expected to be settled within 12 months Annual Leave Note 10: Other Current Liabilities Retained earnings at 31 December FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 71 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 13: Segment Information Note 15: Related Party Disclosure (cont.) The Company operates in the educational sector in the state of Victoria. Note 14: Company Structure The Company’s ultimate parent entity is Swinburne University of Technology. Income received or due and receivable by the directors of the Company, including amounts received, or due and receivable from related corporations. 2012 $ 2011 $ 788,554 1,268,616 Note 15: Related Party Disclosures Included in the number of directors whose remuneration bands disclosed below are three directors who are employees of Swinburne University of Technology and thus their salary is paid by the University. (a) Directors Number of directors whose remuneration was within the following bands: The names of the persons who were directors of National Institute of Circus Arts Ltd during the financial year were: Nil - $9,999 7 7 Ms Mary Stuart Ms Nicolette Lee (resigned 10/02/2012) Mr Andrew Guild Mr Ross Mollison Ms Kate Shelmerdine Mr Bryan Rossi Ms Linda Brown (resigned 10/02/2012) Mr Rod Kemp Mr David Stevens (appointed 28/08/2012) $350,000 - $359,999 - 1 $360,000 - $369,999 1 - $410,000 - $419,999 - 1 $420,000 - $429,999 1 - $500,000 - $509,999 - 1 9 10 691,655 938,865 96,899 111,111 Termination benefits - 218,640 Total Remuneration 788,554 1,268,616 Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits There were no other transactions with directors, or other related parties of a director during the year (2011, nil). (b) Minister The name of the person who was the Responsible Person during the financial year was: - Hon. Peter Hall MLC, Minister for Higher Education and Skills. Remuneration of the Minister is disclosed in the financial report of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Other relevant interests are declared in the Register of Member’s Interests which each member of the Parliament completes. 72 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 73 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 15: Related Party Disclosure (cont.) Note 16: Reconciliation of Cash (c) Executive officers’ remuneration (a) Reconciliation of cash The number of executive officers, other than responsible persons, whose total remuneration falls within the specified bands above $100,000 are as follows: Cash at the end of the financial year, as shown in the cash flows statement, is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows: Total Renumeration $ 2012 $ 2011 $ 2012 2011 220,000 - 229,999 1 1 Cash at bank 69,905 146,215 Total numbers 1 1 Cash at the end of the financial year 69,905 146,215 The Company has no credit stand-by arrangements or loan facilities at 31 December 2012 (2011,nil). Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Total Remuneration 2012 $ 2011 $ 198,403 195,310 31,002 27,665 229,405 222,975 (d) Related party transactions Other transactions and loans have been considered in terms of the disclosure requirements specified under the Directions of the Minister for Finance these are as follows: Note 17: Reconciliation of net operating result for the year to net cash flows from operating activities Net operating result for the year (86,227) (126,139) Depreciation 95,160 157,995 Loss of Asset - 5,849 Decrease/(increase) current assets (41,852) (8,494) Decrease/(increase) in Intercompany receivables (36,307) (11,739) 14,503 24,672 Add/( less ) Non-Cash Flows in Net Operating result Changes in Assets and Liabilities 2012 $ 2011 $ Income received from Swinburne University of Technology 735,362 736,000 (Decrease)/increase in employee benefits Expenditure paid to Swinburne University of Technology 735,362 736,000 (Decrease)/increase in other current liabilities (13,987) (11,164) Amount receivable from Swinburne University of Technology 156,527 120,220 Net Cash flows from Operating Activities (68,710) 30,980 Note 18: Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets Quantifiable contingent liabilities There were no quantifiable contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2012 (2011, nil). Unquantifiable contingent liabilities There were no unquanitifiable contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2012 (2011, nil). Unquantifiable contingent assets The Company had no unquantifiable contingent assets as at 31 December 2012 (2011, nil). 74 N I C A ANNUAL REPORT 2012 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT 2012 N I C A 75 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS LIMITED. ABN 80 084 913 235 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Note 19: Operating Lease Commitments Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements: 2012 $ Payable: no later than 1 year later than 1 year but not later than 5 years later than 5 years 2011 $ 149,849 53,236 478,579 112,946 - - 572,624 166,182 Note 20: Capital Commitments There are no capital commitments as at 31 December 2012 (2011, nil). Note 21: Superannuation Funds The National Institute of Circus Arts employees are member of various superannuation funds. Employer contribution rate is 9% (2011, 9%). In 2012 contributions made were $270,574 (2011: $255,529). There were no outstanding contributions at year-end and no loans to the entity from the schemes. Note 22: Company Details The registered office of the National Institute of Circus Arts Ltd is: 144 High Street Prahran VIC 3181 Note 23: Events Occurring after Balance Date No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the reporting year which significantly affect or may significantly affect the operations of the entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years. Note 24: Subsequent Events There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction, or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors, to affect substantially the operations of the Company, the result of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years. Note 25: Economic Dependency The Company’s principle source of funding is grant revenue from the Federal Government Arts Portfolio. The Company also receives financial support from the parent entity, Swinburne University of Technology. This support will cease from 1 July 2013. Swinburne has provided a Letter of Comfort whereby in the event a decision is taken to wind up the Company, Swinburne will ensure that NICA’s debts will be paid as and when they fall due, and provide support through the winding up process. 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