WA Annual Report 2014-2015 - The Duke of Edinburgh`s Award WA

AUSTRALIA-WA
Marking the visit of
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE EDWARD,
EARL OF WESSEX KG GCVO
to Perth, Western Australia, 6th and 7th November 2014
Cover Photo: Kokoda Trek Award Participants from Youth Focus
Our Patron
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO
Governor of Western Australia
Our Vice Patron
Brother Olly Pickett
Our Board
Greg Stagbouer – Chairperson
Jennifer Chaplyn – Vice Chairperson
Michelle Saunders – Treasurer
Alex Kempthorne
Chaise McHenry
Michael McAnearney
Robert Somerville AM
Mike Ganon
Maria Saraceni
Our Team
Angela Skates – Executive Officer
Katie Brown – Development Manager /
Acting Executive Officer
Emma Pass – Development Officer
Katie Cox – Development and Relationship Manager
Delys Day – Administration Manager
Mark Enright – Accounts Manager
Contents:
The Award ................................................................... 2
Chairperson’s Report ................................................ 6
Executive Officer’s Report ........................................ 7
Patron .......................................................................... 9
Snap Shot of 2014-2015 ......................................... 12
Royal Visit ................................................................. 13
Strategic Plan ............................................................ 19
2014 Gold Award Ceremony ................................. 22
Kokoda Trek – Youth Focus ...................................... 28
Award Units and Award Leaders ..............................29
Gold Award Approval Panel .................................. 32
Muscular Dystrophy WA Award ............................ 33
Our Supporters ........................................................ 34
Financial Report ....................................................... 37
Emily Jiang, Gold Participant, Perth Modern School
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St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
Chairperson’s Report
I have had the great pleasure being the Chairperson of the Award in WA for the last year,
during this time we have achieved a number of significant milestones that I wish to share with
you as we begin this new year.
2014-2015 has seen the Award in Australia celebrate 53 years, growing through the years with
our amazing Participants, at all levels, and also our volunteers.
Our year involved the visit during November by His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of
Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and
Chair of the International Council, and in particular the Kings of Kitchen at the Crown in Perth.
Many of our past, present and hopefully future supporters joined in the culinary delight of a
degustation menu prepared by some of Australia’s top chefs and accompanied by fantastic
local wines. The celebrations continued with HRH in a Gold Award Ceremony, Recognition
of our Volunteers and culminated with a lunch at Frasers in King Park. These events not only
showcased the Award in Western Australia but also the dedication by our volunteers and staff
in organising these amazing events.
Our own journey is continuing with the ongoing growth of Award Units, Participant numbers
and the implementation and development of the Strategic Plan.
I am delighted that the Board has been further strengthened with the appointment of two
new Members, Maria Saraceni and Mike Ganon, during the course of the last year which adds
to the Award’s extensive range of skills and knowledge from various sectors.
Finally, I would like to thank our small team in the office for their dedication and hard work
over the past year as well as our growing number of supporters – both donors and volunteers
– on whose contributions the Award relies for its ability to support even more Participants.
The challenges that we face are not insurmountable if we continue to work together towards
the common goal of the continued success of the Award. I believe that this is a commitment
that we all share.
Greg Stagbouer
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Executive Officer’s Report
Everything that we do at Duke of Ed WA is
focused on our vision that all young people in
Western Australia are empowered to explore
their potential and achieve success through
participation in The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award. During 2014/2015, our
actions have been guided by this and have
resulted in a number of exciting results and
successes.
Whilst a large amount of work went into the
highly successful visit by His Royal Highness
The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO,
we continued to focus on growing the Award
as well as supporting our Award Leaders,
Volunteers and Participants. It was pleasing to
see an increase in young people completing
their Award and choosing to continue their
experience through registering for a higher
Award level.
Challenges to today’s young people have
never been greater. There are over 3 million
Australians aged 15-24 years, accounting
for approximately 13.3% of Australia’s total
population with young Australians twice as
more likely to be unemployed than adults.
Unfortunately completing a University
degree doesn’t guarantee a job in today’s
competitive labour market. Taking part in
the Award enables young people to develop
practical skills, behaviours and attitudes that
are valued by employers globally.
It is positive to see that many employers
and organisations are beginning to ask if
potential recruits have achieved a Duke of Ed
Award during the application process. This is
in recognition of the skills and experiences
gained through the Award journey and
we continue to work with organisations to
increase recognition and awareness of the
Award for the benefit of our Award holders.
To support this growth, the Duke of Ed WA
website was launched at www.dukeofedwa.
org.au The website has allowed for a
professional online presence that conveys
information on the Award in WA easily and
is accessible as a valuable resource for all
stakeholders both current and prospective.
Other social media very quickly followed with
Instagram and Facebook.
I must thank the Duke of Ed WA Board for
their commitment, advocacy and strategic
vision, in particular our Chair, and Vice Chair
for their mentoring, dedication and advice.
We have maintained a stable Board in the
past 12 months, which has allowed us a
solid year of implementing the strategic
direction of the organisation as re-established
in 2014. This has been a key focus for the
organisation in aligning our direction to meet
our key strategic priorities of Sustainability
and Growth, Reputation, and Capacity and
Capability.
We are in a better place to move forward
with the stability of the organisation and with
the firm financial footing we have been able
to establish.
In March 2015, the National Award Authority
(NAA) conducted a Licence/Quality Assurance
Policy Implementation visit to WA. During
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this time, assessment of WA governance and
management of the Award was conducted
by the Chief Executive Officer, Peter Kaye,
including visits to 3 Award Units: Hale School,
Kent Street Senior High School and Tranby
College to conduct
similar assessments. The feedback and
subsequent report received from NAA was
positive with the identified correction work
either being underway or readily acheiveable.
This very much substantiates the positive
progress of the Duke of Ed WA in its focus
on the strategic priority of Capacity and
Capability.
Our Executive Officer Angela Skates gave birth
to her third child and commenced maternity
leave in early November 2014 after an
exhaustive lead-up to the royal visit. Angela
has since resigned to pursue new challenges
and we thank her for her dedication and
passion for the Award.
I wish to thank and acknowledge the work
of previous team members, Emma Pass
– Development Officer and Ian Adams –
Accounts. Both Emma and Ian brought skills
valuable to the growth and development of
the Award in WA and we wish them well in
their chosen future paths.
We welcomed two new team members in
Katie Cox – Development and Relationship
Manager and Mark Enright – Accounts
Manager. Along with Delys Day –
Administration Manager, the team are
committed and passionate and I look forward
to leading them in my new role as Executive
Officer.
Enormous gratitude goes to those that have
supported the Award during the past year,
without whom The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award would not exist.
Our Award Leaders, Assessors, parents,
Ambassadors, World Fellows, Government
Partners and especially our Award
Participants are dedicated to a very special
purpose and I would like to extend a personal
thank you for making it such a pleasure to
come to work each day.
Katie Brown
Highlights
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Registrations and Award Unit numbers remained stable with completed Awards rising
to 404 (approx. 6% increase).
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Duke of Ed WA increasing online presence with the dedicated WA website, Facebook
and Instagram.
•
Visit to Perth of His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO.
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Kings of The Kitchen Gala Fundraising Dinner held at Crown Perth during HRH visit in November raising $50 000 to ensure financial support for less fortunate young people in WA to participate in, and achieve, their Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
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7 Gold Award Recipients, 12 Award Leaders and Award Supporters recognised during three events held during HRH visit in November at Fraser’s Kings Park.
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Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson, AO Governor of Western Australia agreed to be the new Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia (WA Division).
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Positive completion of Licence/Quality Assurance Policy Implementation assessment by National Award Authority.
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson, AO
Governor of Western Australia for The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (WA)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a wonderful initiative for encouraging
leadership development in young people. The Award recognises talented young Western
Australians who have shown an outstanding commitment to developing themselves, and to
giving service.
The standard of excellence required to receive such an Award is well known. In this time of
seeking jobs, one needs to differentiate oneself and stand out from the crowd, and future
employers regard the holding of an award as highly significant on a CV. It shows that person
to be determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic and to have that extra something which
makes a true leader.
More than 50,000 young Western Australians have entered into the Awards program since
1962, and I have no doubt that all have derived a lasting benefit which has shaped their
character and built self-confidence.
With a new visual identity, new and excellent WA Award Website and new Strategic Plan,
the Award in WA is growing from strength to strength, thanks to the amazing community
of stakeholders who support the program here in WA, including Award Leaders, schools
and community groups, Government Departments, other not for profit organisations,
Ambassadors and a vast range of youth service providers. I congratulate all those involved
in ensuring that The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award continues to make its vital
contribution to our future through our young people.
I am particularly impressed by the program’s goal setting (as all of us need to have goals),
and its encouragement of setting a realistic, achievable, time frame which promotes success.
However I think too often we fail to take pride in and reflect on our achievements, and I
encourage all Award recipients to take time to reflect and be proud of this achievement.
Through participating, Participants can discover a sense of adventure, often develop lifelong
friendships, and broaden horizons through the range of activities undertaken. I encourage
other young people to take up this exciting challenge.
GOVERNOR
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I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity of
travelling to the Solomon Islands for my Duke of Ed
Adventurous Journey. We visited a very remote school
on Mbokonimbeti Island called Siro Community High
School, and while we were there, helped to teach
English and Chemistry to the students. During free
time we would hand cut the grass on the oval and
then have a Hale vs Siro soccer match. We made lots
of new friends and I received two necklaces as gifts
from the students, mementos of the memories and
friendships formed over this trip. The money we raised
went straight into providing solar panels for generating
the school’s first electricity, a freezer for keeping
food at the school and a photocopier to be able to
create multiple copies of educational resources. I am
incredibly thankful towards the Award and everyone
who helps to run it for helping me to seize this
opportunity; it is sure to stay with me for the rest
of my life.
Troy Beckton, Silver Participant, Hale School
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SKILL
Encourages the development of personal
interests and practical and social skills.
Christ Church Grammar School Saxophone Ensemble Performing at 2014 HRH function
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Snap Shot of 2014-2015
Snapshot of 2014/2015
Snapshot of 2014/2015
Completions = 404
Award Units by Type
Completions = 404
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Voluntary Youth Organisations
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His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO
Visit to Perth
6-7 November 2014
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Foundation and Chair of the International Council visited Perth on 6 and 7 November 2014. To mark the visit, Duke of Ed
WA held a number of highly successful events.
The Kings of the Kitchen seven-course degustation Fundraising Gala Dinner was held at Crown Perth on Thursday 6
November and attended by 285 supporters. All money raised was to ensure financial support for less-fortunate young
people in Western Australia to participate in, and achieve, their Award. It also greatly assisted in positively profiling and
showcasing the Award in WA.
In attendance with His Royal Highness, was Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of Western
Australia, Hon Terry Waldron, MLA Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Shane L Stone AC PGDK QC Chairman, The
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, Mr Peter Kaye AM Chief Executive Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award – Australia.
Our special guests were
entertained by the Western
Australian Youth Jazz
Orchestra and then led into
the Ballroom by The Scotch
College Pipe Band.
MC for the evening, ‘Fast
Ed’ Halmagyi, set the scene
for the evening of fun and
excitement, interviewing
each Chef as they
introduced their course.
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During the evening, our guests were introduced to
three very special Awardee speakers, each telling the
story behind their Award experience, often moving
the guests to both tears and laughter.
• Anna Gray, Bronze Awardee completed her Award through the Disabilities Services Commission
• Sara Burke, Bronze Participant, completing her Award through Youth Focus
• Emerson Lievense, Bronze, Silver and Gold Awardee,
completed his Awards through Willetton Senior High School/WA Open Award Centre
Special guest Auctioneer, Peter Rowsthorn brought
the room to fever pitch bidding for the three highly
sought-after auction items:
Auction Item 1 - Trip to London to watch the 2015 Rugby World Cup
- Supplied by Travel Associates and Etihad Airways
- Valued at $25,000
Auction Item 2 - Mitsubishi Electric Grande French Door Fridge stocked with 42 bottles of the accompanying wine from the evening
- Supplied by Mitsubishi Australia
- Valued at $5,200
Auction Item 3 - Cabernet Sauvignon Immersion Experience, including ‘adoption’ of row from Old Block Vineyard for
12 months
- Supplied by Voyager Estate
- Valued at $8,820
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1st Course
Leif Huru – Nobu Perth
Sponsored by Crown Perth
Accompanying wine supplied by Alkoomi
2nd Course
Dany Angove – Leeuwin Estate
Sponsored by Gerard Daniels
Accompanying wine supplied by Leeuwin Estate Winery
3rd Course
Scott Brannigan – Balthazar Restaurant & Bar
Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Australia
Accompanying wine supplied by Pierro
4th Course
Chris Taylor – Fraser’s Kings Park
Sponsored by The Atlas-Brockman North West Infrastructure
Accompanying wine supplied by McHenry Hohnen Vintners
5th Course
Sean Marco – Crown Perth
Sponsored by The Tony & Gwenyth Lennon Family Foundation
Accompanying wine supplied by Moss Wood
6th Course
Stephen Clarke – Clarke’s of North Beach
Sponsored by Northern Star
Accompanying wine supplied by Vasse Felix Estate
7th Course
Hadleigh Troy – Restaurant Amusé
Sponsored by The West Australian and Seven Television
Accompanying wine supplied by Sambarino
Photo by Kelly Bucksey
A highlight of the evening was special guest
speaker, His Royal Highness, who spoke
passionately about the Award and the impact
it has on young people around the world.
Special mentions must go to:
Event Production - OMG Events - Events by Tony Salom
Strategic Marketing, PR and Advertising - Magnetize
Event Management & Styling - Known Associates Events
Event Table Design Sponsor - A Flamingo Surprise
Event Printing Sponsors - Minuteman Press Fremantle,
and Peterkin Premium Paper Merchant
On Friday 7 November, three very successful functions were held, introducing High Royal Highness to Award
Participants, Award Leaders, as well as supporters of the Award. All three functions were under the expert
Master of Ceremonies, Mr Robert Somerville AM, Board Member for the Duke of Ed WA.
During the Award Participant function, 7 young people were presented with their Gold Award and (1 special
Bronze Award to Anna Gray) and had the special honour of receiving their Award from His Royal Highness
and Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO the newly appointed Governor of Western Australia
and new patron of the Award in WA.
The Award Unit function saw 12 of our valuable Award Leaders receiving a Certificate of Recognition from
His Royal Highness.
Lastly, His Royal Highness attended a lunch at Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park under chef Chris Taylor. The
lunch was to acknowledge and thank the Award’s supporter and friends, and was certainly a positive end to
the royal visit. During the lunch, High Royal Highness was gifted with a book presenting Award stories from
Western Australian young people journeying through their Award experience.
Kings of the Kitchen Event Committee
Katie Brown
Melissa Howie
Alex Kempthorne
Tamara Kiragu
Madi Kyle
Tracey-Lee Edwards
Tony Salom
Angela Skates.
HRH being presented with a photo book recording the
Award in WA by Greg Stagbouer, WA Chairperson
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Entertainment across all three functions were provided
to a high standard and appreciated by all, by the
following Award Units:
Hale School Percussion
Christ Church Grammar School Saxophone Ensemble
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls Barbershop Singers
Sacred Heart Choir
Perth College String Quartet
The Friday functions were also attended by:
Hon Tony Simpson
MLA Minister for Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
Hon Shane L Stone
AC PGDK QC Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia
Mr Peter Kaye
AM Chief Executive Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia
Tony and Gwenyth Lennon, and Haniff and Roseline Kassim
World Fellows
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Ellen Williams
Gold Awardee
WA Open Award Centre
I had already done my Bronze and Silver Awards in school
and had always wanted to do my Gold Award but was
told that you had to wait until you were older. I was
battling depression, I couldn’t get a job, I had nothing to
do and no-one to talk to; the all-too-familiar darkness
was creeping in. The misery, the suicidal thoughts, the
hopelessness; down, down, down. Then one day, like a
volcano I exploded: enough was enough! I was not going
to let this stupid depression take me down again. At
that moment, pure, angry determination struck a chord
of inspiration: my dream of completing The Duke of
Edinburgh’s Gold Award came back to me and I picked
up the phone.
I rang up the WA Open Award Centre in early December
2013, with only a few weeks to go before my 24th
birthday! I was told that if I wanted to do The Award, I
needed to start right away because 25 years old was the
cut off age for completing!
Well, you can imagine the insane rush that ensued.
My life was a whirlwind of sea rescues, yoga and
pathfinder, oh and did I mention my panic over the cost
of an Adventurous Journey, and what the heck is
a Residential Project?!
I could’ve easily gone insane if I’d had the time to! I
worked extremely hard on my Award; if I took even one
sick day, I could jeopardise not finishing in time! So I went
on the Rescue boat ‘Nashira’ with a tummy illness, I went
to those radio operation shifts with my voice gone and
just ploughed through it without thinking. I went to my
game of pathfinder after a gruelling 6 hour boat trip to
Horrocks Bay and back to rescue someone, and managed
to stay awake and aware for just one hour.
My Residential Project and Adventurous Journey were
nowhere near as gruelling but just as challenging and
amazing. I am allergic to horses; what did I end up doing
for my Residential Project? Volunteering for a horse-andrider endurance national event: the Tom Quilty Gold Cup!
Not my thing at all but surprisingly fun and so different to
what I am used to!
My Adventurous Journey was the crowning jewel in my
wonderful world of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. I
managed to scrimp and save and take enough money out
of my grocery fund to pay for the journey of a lifetime:
Thailand! Wow, I have never seen anywhere as amazing
as the Kingdom of Thailand. With big golden Buddhas,
elephant rides and Tom Kha Gai Soup….mmmm. My
biggest challenge on my Thailand trip was to really make
it count for my Award. So I tried five different food types,
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learnt several new words, learnt a bit about Thailand’s
history and meditated in a Bangkok Temple for an hour!
Oh and braved my biggest fear...mosquitos… those evil
things can kill you!
I completed all of my necessary components by the end of
2014 just before my 25th birthday on the 30th December!
Wowwy….what a year….I collapsed in a heap of very
spent energy…Three weeks later after getting stressed
out, typing it all up nicely and including all the photos and
diary entries and getting everyone to sign my completed
book; I sent it away and prayed to whatever God or
Goddess was up there…
11th March 2015: I was sitting in class when I got the call
from Katie Brown…Ellen, the panel has finished judging
your Award….congratulations, they’re giving you the Gold
Award! Well…I barely heard or saw anything for the rest
of the day. I was on top of the world, roaring down at all
the nonbelievers and nay-sayers and my little inner-voice.
In the words of the little engine that could: Yes! I did it!
And it was worth it!
My sincerest thanks and gratitude to all those who put
up with my silly questions that they’d answered 3 times
already, and calmed me down when I panicked or wanted
to throw the towel in. My utmost gratitude to all those
who believed in this little engine that could!
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
(Duke of Ed) WA Strategic Plan
2014-2016
Our Strategic Priorities are….
Sustainability and Growth
We are committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to more
young Western Australians.
Reputation
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is known to be the
leading youth development program in Western Australia.
Capacity and Capability
Our people and our organisation have the capacity and
capability to deliver excellence in all areas of program and
service delivery. As individuals and as an organisation, we are
committed to, and responsible for the highest standards of
leadership, accountability and transparency in all elements of
our organisation.
Strategic Focus Areas
We will address our priorities by focusing on the development
and management of:
•
People and Resources
•
Systems and Processes
•
Opportunity and Risk
•
Stakeholder Relationships
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Strategic Objectives
1. Sustainability and Growth
1.1 Increase relationships with new and existing stakeholders; encouraging
stronger delivery partnerships, to enable more young people access to the
Award program.
1.2 Increase participation within Award Units and service delivery partners to
meet their organisation’s needs and objectives.
1.3 Ensure compliance and maintain accurate, clear and concise records.
1.4 Ensure appropriate financial capacity to support the Award’s growth and
expansion in Western Australia.
2. Reputation
2.1 Ensure all current and potential stakeholders understand the principles,
value and impact of the Award program to increase their support and
participation.
2.2 Recognise, thank and reward our stakeholders for their commitment and
efforts supporting young people involved in the Award program.
2.3 Develop and implement a review and evaluation framework to measure
and communicate the value and impact of Award program participation to
new and potential stakeholders.
2.4 Work with stakeholders to highlight the strengths and challenges for young
people in Western Australia to ensure young people have the resources,
services and support they require.
3. Capacity and Capability
3.1 Increase knowledge and understanding about Award program delivery and
participation for Award stakeholders.
3.2 Increase organisational capacity by investing in the learning and
development of our staff and volunteers.
3.3 Increase the management of opportunities and risks to build capacity and
increase sustainability.
3.4 Continue to improve governance across our organisation to ensure
accountability, transparency and sustainability.
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PHYSICAL
RECREATION
Encourages young people to participate in
sport and other physical recreation for the
improvement of health and fitness.
James Kelly Hale School, Bronze
Selina Warburton, East Fremantle Lacrosse Club, Silver
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Celebrating our Awardees and Volunteers
Gold Award Ceremony
Fraser’s Restaurant Kings Park, Friday 7 November 2014
Attended by His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO Chair of
the International Council of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and WA Patron
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO Governor of Western Australia.
The morning was the culmination of the hard work, commitment, determination and adventure
displayed by 7 outstanding young people who have all achieved their Gold Award. In addition to
the Gold Awardees, 12 Volunteer Award Leaders were recognised for their outstanding service
to the Award through their guidance, mentoring and inspiring young people to achieve.
Our Gold Award recipients are inspiring individuals who challenged themselves in the five
Sections of the Award, by pushing and developing themselves in all aspects of the Award
journey. It is important to recognise every young person that achieves any of the three levels of
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, as it is a personal challenge to that individual. No
matter the Activity, Section or task that a young person has committed to, it is about the journey
and achievements met along the way. Congratulations to all who have achieved The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award so far.
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Speech From Gold Award Ceremony
by Eloise Royans
GOLD AWARDEE
Friday, 7 November 2014
As one of this year’s Gold Award recipients I am delighted to
thank His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
KG GCVO on behalf of all guests for his attendance. It is a true
honour to have you as part of today’s formalities.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge further
special guests
• Governor of Western Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO
• The Hon. Shane Stone, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award in Australia
• Mr Peter Kaye AM, National Executive Officer of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia
• Mr Greg Stagbouer, Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia (WA)
My involvement with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International
Award began back in 2010. As a recent high school graduate I was
attracted to the opportunity of community involvement, personal
growth, and adventure that the Award would allow me to achieve.
My experiences just to name a few have ranged from sailing the Leeuwin, personally coordinating a local
environmental project, mentoring first year university students, and volunteering for three months in
Borneo’s Sabah region, with Raleigh International.
I’d like to emphasise my Raleigh experience as my most memorable by far, challenging me to step outside
my comfort zone, experience a different way of living, connect with other likeminded youth, and develop my
leadership and communication skills.
It was in Borneo while building a gravity feed water system and a community hall in isolated villages that I
had the ‘I never thought I could do this’ moment. I had experienced three months of the hardest personal
challenge I could have imagined, and through all the moments of doubt, I completed every obstacle that the
Raleigh experience had to offer.
For me this was only the Bronze Award, and on my return from Borneo, I knew that I would inevitably
embark on the Gold. Four years on and having completed my Award journey I am proud to be an advocate
for the benefits The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can have for young people. Youth are
challenged to play an active role within society and embrace the skills, confidence, and valuable networks
that come with doing so.
Having just completed my third year of full time university studies it goes to show that this Award can fit into
the lifestyle of any youth with the determination to discover their full potential.
I encourage all youth to take the challenge, have the ‘I never thought I could do this’ moment, and have fun
while making lifelong friends in the process.
I would like to end by congratulating my fellow Award recipients; you should be proud of your achievements.
Thank you.
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Congratulations to the following
Participants who were presented
with their Gold Award
Ms Rachel Foster
Award Unit: Willetton Senior High School
Award Leader: Ms Judy Gauci
Service: Assist at hospice
Physical Recreation: Badminton
Skill: Driving/Photography
Adventurous Journey: Trekking
through Vietnam
Residential Project: World Challenge
Cambodia Project Phase
Ms Emma Jenkin
Award Unit: Australian Army Cadets 502ACU
Award Leader: Mr Justin Brennan
Service: Active participation at ACU home
training nights
Physical Recreation: Riding
Skill: ACU Cadet Skills
Adventurous Journey: Australian Army Annual Camp
Residential Project: Australian Army Leadership Camp
Reflection: Getting recognized for an activity
outside of school was important to me, as it
provided a really good circuit breaker from
the intellectual strain of studying.
Ms Helen Jiang
Award Unit: Perth Modern School
Award Leader: Mr Allan Bertram
Service: Librarian Assistant
Physical Recreation: Dancing
Skill: Peer Education
Adventurous Journey: Trekked the Langtang
range in Nepal.
Residential Project: Community work at
Gokarna School in Nepal
Reflection: The highlight of the Award for
me was helping others with different means
whether directly during the Residential
Project or whilst my enjoyable times
volunteering.
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Mr Ayden Lee
Award Unit: South West Water Based Activities Centre
Award Leader: Mr Keith Woods
Service: Coaching
Physical Recreation: Hiking
Skill: Leadership Development
Adventurous Journey: Australian Army
Brigade AFX
Residential Project: Australian Army
Youth Camp
Reflection: The Award helped me to
re-order my life and move forward
from some very challenging personal
circumstances.
Ms Eloise Royans
Award Unit: Bridging the Gap
Award Leader: Mrs Katie Brown
Service: Mentoring
Physical Recreation: Walking
Skill: Cooking/Knitting
Adventurous Journey: Sailing voyage
with Leeuwin Sailing Foundation
Residential Project: Sailing voyage
with Leeuwin Sailing Foundation
Reflection: I am proud of the
achievements I made and know it is an
experience I will never forget.
Ms Joycelyn Siew
Award Unit: Universities Duke of Ed Club
Award Leader: Mr Chris Jackson
Service: Volunteering in church as a
youth leader and on the media team
Physical Recreation: Rock Climbing
Skill: Creative Writing
Adventurous Journey: Sea Kayaking
expedition to the Dampier Archipelago
Residential Project: Conservation
project in New Zealand: restoring
the Manawatu River and maintaining
Bushy Park Forest Reserve
Reflection: I have come out of the
Award a more adventurous and
confident person.
Ms Bronte Stagbouer
Award Unit: Applecross Senior High School
Award Leader: Mrs Katie Brown
Service: Coaching
Physical Recreation: Netball
Skill: Sailing
Adventurous Journey: Walked the Cape to
Cape Track
Residential Project: World Challenge Sri
Lanka Project Phase
Reflection: Overall, this experience was
amazing. It was fun, tiring, and it made me
feel like I was doing something that would
help others less fortunate than myself. It was
an eye opener and I won’t ever forget it.
Recognition to the following Award Leaders who were
presented with a Certificate of Recognition
Ken Allen - Christ Church Grammar School
Ken is the School Marshal and has been
an Award Leader since 2008. He is a
member of the Asia/Pacific Regional
Training Panel since 2011 and sat on the
WA Gold Award Approval Panel. Ken is
working with 133 Participants across all
three levels of the Award.
Scott Cox - Perth College
Scott is currently the Dean of Cocurricular at Perth College and has been
involved with the Award as an Award
Leader for 8 years through Perth College
and Geraldton Grammar School. Scott is
working with 122 Participants across all
three levels of the Award.
Paul Delane - Sacred Heart College
Paul is the Head of Outdoor Education at
Sacred Heart College and has been Award
Leader since 2010. He currently has 81
Participants active across two levels of
the Award.
Martin Dell – Guildford Grammar School
Martin has been Award Leader at
Guildford Grammar School for 7
years. Prior to that he was involved
with the Award at Repton School
and Lancing College in the UK as well
as at Aquinas College. Martin has
been involved since 1996 as an adult
helper, and completed his Bronze
Award in 1986, at Truro School.
Martin is working with 92 students at
Bronze, 2 at Silver and 2 at Gold.
Mark Dove - Tranby College
Mark is the Year 9 Form Teacher
and has been Award Leader at
Tranby College since 2008. Mark
is currently working with 73
Participants across all three levels
of the Award and is piloting the
Youth Award Leader program.
Katie Feutrill - Hale School
Chemistry Teacher and Assistant
Head of Hynes House, Katie has
been Award Leader at Hale School
since 2009. With nearly 300 students
participating at all three Award levels,
Hale School is the largest Award Unit
in Western Australia.
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Judy Gauci - Willetton Senior High School
Judy is Year 10 Coordinator and has
been Award Leader since 2010. Judy
is working with 89 students across all
three levels of the Award.
Bradley Riemann-Stewart St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Head of Outdoor Education and Award
Leader at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
since 2012. Bradley currently has 47
active Participants across all three levels
of the Award.
Margaret Hogan - Helena College
Margaret is the Business Studies Teacher
and has been Award Leader at Helena
College since 2012. She is currently
working with 125 Participants across all
three levels of the Award.
Tiffany McLean - John Tonkin College: Bush Rangers
Tiffany’s role at John Tonkin College is that
of Partnership Development Coordinator
and has been Award Leader for 5 years.
She currently has 25 students completing
the Bronze Award and 20 students
completing their Silver Award, with
approximately 100 students successfully
completing the Bronze Award over the 5
year period.
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The Reverend Tim Russell Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
The Reverend Tim Russell has been an
Award Leader at Bunbury Cathedral
Grammar School for the last 3 years
where he is a Pastoral Head of House
in the Secondary School. The Award
currently has 66 active Participants. In
2015 Tim moved to All Saints’ College,
Bull Creek, where he is continuing his
association with the Award in his role as
Head of Service Learning.
Keith Woods South West Water Based Activities Centre
Capt Keith Woods is an officer
with the South West Water Based
Activities Centre and has been an
Award Leader since 2010. Keith has
successfully led a large number of
Gold Awardees through their Awards.
ADVENTUROUS
JOURNEY
Encourages a sense of adventure and discovery whilst
undertaking a team journey or expedition. As part of a
small team, Participants plan, train for and undertake a
journey with a purpose in an unfamiliar environment.
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Kokoda Trek Project
Youth Focus
Through the generous support of Bill James and
the Flight Centre Foundation, 7 young people
along with 3 support staff from Youth Focus were
given the opportunity of a lifetime – to trek the
gruelling Kokoda Track during July 2014. The
Participants were able to use the 96km trek as
part of the Adventurous Journey Section of their
Award.
Youth Focus is an independent Western Australian
not-for-profit organisation working to prevent
youth suicide. Youth Focus works with young
people aged 12-25 to help them overcome issues
associated with depression, anxiety, self-harm
and suicidal thoughts through the provision of
free, unlimited and professional face-to-face
individual and family counselling and other
mental health services.
In the two and a half months lead up to the Trek,
the group were training twice a week under the
guidance of experienced fitness trainers to help
them prepare for the physical demands of the
Kokoda Track. Along with seeking and testing
equipment, entry visas and vaccinations, the
group were truly focused on successfully finishing
the trek as a team.
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With the support of each other, the young people
were able to complete the trek despite the adversity
they faced during the journey and in the words of Sara
Burke:
“All in all the experience was amazing. I feel like I’ve
connected more to my country, my family and myself.
I know I am stronger in so many ways than before.
I have made life long bonds and I have achieved
my goal. All of this has proven to me that I can do
anything I want to and Kokoda is just the start for
me.”
Award Participants:
Denham Ansell
Katrina Bailey
Hannah Becsi
Sara Burke
Max Harringer
Jordan Head
Kate Nichols
Youth Focus Support Staff:
Courtney Cochrane
Chris Harris
Kate McGill
Award Units and Award Leaders
We recognise and thank our Award Units and valuable Award Leaders, who have
been pillars of support and encouragement to the Award in Western Australia.
Tim Russell
All Saints’ College
(previously at Bunbury Cathedral)
FLTLT(AAFC) Mike Hampson
Australian Air Force Cadets 7th Wing
SGT(AAFC) Jeannette Payne
No 701 Sqn Bullsbrook
WOFF(AAFC) Helena Harrison-Brown
No 702 Sqn Cannington
FLTLT(AAFC) Samantha Brandstater
No 703 Sqn East Fremantle
FLGOFF(AAFC) Ben Firkins/
Michael Thomas
No 704 Sqn Madeley
CPL(AAFC) Hayden Spencer
No 705/711 Sqn Albany/
Geraldton
CPL(AAFC) Debra Hall
No 707 Sqn Mandurah
Natasha Lethorn
59 ACU Rockingham
FLGOFF(AAFC) Evert van Dijk/
SGT(AAFC) Rebecca Sturn
No 710 Sqn Bunbury
PLTOFF(AAFC) Mark Parr
No 713 Sqn Cannington
SGT(AAFC) Howard Allen
No 714 Sqn Karrakatta
PLTOFF(AAFC) Daniel Bishop
No 715 Sqn South Guildford
CAPT(AAC) Bill Raas
50 ACU Midland
CAPT (AAC) Alex Segler
52 ACU Battalion
Clee Avard/Mikala Downes
Bunbury Catholic College
CAPT(AAC) Lynette Dunham
52 ACU Armadale
Malliga Nallu/Jennifer Pritchard
Bush Rangers – Armadale ESC
CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes
53 ACU Wanneroo
Gary Thirwell
Bush Rangers –
Duncraig Senior High School
CAPT(AAC) Sue Taylor-Grills
55 ACU Kalgoorlie
CAPT(AAC) Lib Ricciardone
56 ACU Fremantle
CAPT(AAC) Sue Knight
57 ACU Morley
LT(AAC) Hannah Walker
501 ACU Como
LT(AAC) Ashleigh O’Connor
502 ACU Karrakatta
LT(AAC) Trudy Giles
503 ACU Esperance
CAPT(AAC) Paul Bloffwitch
505 ACU Albany
Trevor Hogan
509 ACU Lynwood
CAPT(AAC) Angela Hales
515 Bunbury
LT(AAC) Rondah Toms
518 ACU Katanning
Paul Whitehead
Bold Park Community School
Adam Wells
Broome Senior High School
Tiffany McLean
Bush Rangers –
John Tonkin College
Carol Henderson
Bush Rangers –
Kolbe Catholic College
Jenny Lockyer/Holly Coombe
Cannington Community ESC
Maria Maturana/Amy Thomas
Cecil Andrews Senior High School
Alison Taylor
Chisholm Catholic College
Ken Allen
Christ Church Grammar School
Jeff Herd
Churchlands Senior High School
Rebecca Morse
Communicare Academy
Linda Kenton/Scott Connery
Corpus Christi
Jemma Grieve
Crossroads West –
The Salvation Army
Leon Maag
Bunbury Cathedral
Grammar School
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Louise Mendi
Disabilities Services Commission
Anne Gilmore
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Samantha Rees
Santa Maria College
David Miller
East Fremantle Lacrosse Club
Simon Emmerson
Lumen Christi College
David Kyle
Scotch College
Denise Guymer/Fleta Walsh
Esperance Anglican
Community School
Sandra Smith
MacKillop Catholic College
Ryan Galambosi
South Coast Baptist College
Stefan Aspeling
Mandurah Baptist College
Keith Woods
South West Water Based
Activities Centre
Daniel Harrop
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Steve Treloar
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Jenni Winterbine
Geraldton Grammar School
Kim Richardson
Girl Guides Western Australia
Christine Farr
Girls’ Brigade WA
Angela Ferreira
Great Southern Grammar
Martin Dell
Guildford Grammar School
Katie Feutrill
Hale School
Michelle Langley
Hamilton Senior High School
Margaret Hogan
Helena College
Kathy Kania/Ioanna Amperiadis
Iona Presentation College
David Crawford
John Wollaston Anglican
Community School
Gail Ashton/Melissa Rasmussen
Kennedy Baptist College
Suzy Urbaniak
Kent Street Senior High School
Chris Whapples/Carin Havinga
Kingsway Christian College
Geoff Burrows
Kununurra District High School
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Beau Hemley
Mazenod College
Helen Robinson
MercyCare
Rob Kerr
Muscular Dystrophy WA
Andre Gauci
North Lake Senior Campus
Stephen Jones
Pathfinders (Livingston)
Scott McDonnell
Penrhos College
Scott Cox
Perth College
Allan Bertram/Greg Anderson/
Jill Venn
Perth Modern School
Peter Martin/Adam Halliday
Peter Carnley Anglican
Community School
Jeb Hendricks/Melody Linton
Peter Moyes Anglican
Community School
Liam Sullivan
Presbyterian Ladies’ College
Brock Tranter
Quinns Baptist College
Jo Lawler
Rockingham ESC
Kyra McGuinness/Kaitlyn Panzich
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Paul Delane/Declan Stack
Sacred Heart College
David and Sally Marshall
Sowilo Community High School
Kathy Kania
St George’s Anglican Grammar School
(Previously at Iona College)
Anna Freedman/Matt Berry/
Tom Ziebell
St Hilda’s Anglican School
for Girls
Lorna Beegan
St Mark’s Anglican Community School
Brad Riemann-Stewart
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Jennifer Finnon/Anna Griffin
Swan Valley Anglican
Community School
Andrew Bailey
The Boys’ Brigade
Victoria Harper
The King’s College
Mark Dove
Tranby College
Chris Jackson
Universities Duke of Edinburgh’s Club
Mark McDowell/Chris Charlton
Wesley College
Katie Brown/Katie Cox
Western Australian Open
Award Centre
Judy Gauci/Colleen Hayes
Willetton Senior High School
“I decided to begin the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award after hearing of my friend’s progress
with their Award. He had told me about the requirements of how one would need to set goals for
themselves outside of their comfort zone that were measurable and challenging and achieve these over a
period of time. This sounded like a fantastic opportunity that could give me an excuse to try some new and
exciting activities!
Overall, I think this has been a very worthwhile experience. In particular, the Service aspect of the
challenge appealed to me the most, combining my study in Occupational Therapy with my want to
give back to the community. I had decided to work alongside Brother Olly and the other members at
Wheelchairs for Kids, collaborating with the Wangara community to assemble wheelchairs that would be
shipped to under resourced countries. This challenge allowed me to meet with like-minded people while
engaging in an extremely rewarding activity. Additionally, this activity gave me the opportunity to further
my professional development and learn fundamental skills about wheelchair materials, positioning and the
need for mobility aids in developing countries.
Another memorable aspect of the Award was during my three-week Adventurous Journey where I
travelled with Joint Therapy Outreach measuring and fitting children in the Wheelchairs for Kids’ chairs.
This was such an important trip to me as it enabled me to see the full cycle of assembling, fitting and giving
the wheelchair to a child. To give this assistive equipment not only improved the child’s mobility but gave
them the opportunity to attend school, church and relieve pressure from their parents. So overall, the
provision of these wheelchairs would greatly improve the wellbeing and quality of life of the family unit.
Again, this Adventurous Journey also allowed me to further my own occupational therapy knowledge in
a rural setting as I moved between Port Vila and the villages of Malakula and Aniwa, reaching as many
children as one could during the three weeks abroad.
So I have nothing but thanks for the opportunity to undertake the Gold Award. Although I set out to
achieve measurable goals, the memories that I have taken away from each of the challenges cannot be
measured and hold a special place to me. For this, I have Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to thank
because without coming across this Award, I do not believe I would have strived for a true challenge that
has given me so much more than a badge.”
Bella Martini, Gold Participant
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Gold Award Approval Panel
The WA Gold Award Approval Panel continues to ensure and maintain the integrity of the
Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
The Panel has two main functions:
1.
2.
Approve Gold Award proposals submitted by registered Gold Award Participants prior to commencement
Final approval of completed Gold Awards
The Panel is made up of the following people who hold the position for a period
of 12 months:
• Board Chairman
• Executive Officer
• Invited member
• Gold Award Holder
The 2015 Panel Members:
• Greg Stagbouer – Chair, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia (WA Division)
• Angela Skates – Executive Officer, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia (WA Division)
• Allison Pember – Ex-Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leader, Perth College
• Kim Basanovic – Gold Award Holder (2006)
Appreciation and recognition to our previous Panel Members, Ken Allen, Award Leader
at Christ Church Grammar School, and Mimi Cho, Gold Awardee who stepped down in
December 2014.
The Gold Award Panel reviews Gold Award proposals and will be available for mentoring
discussions with Award Leaders and Assessors who are working with Gold Participants.
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Muscular Dystrophy Western Australia
In July 2013, Muscular Dystrophy Western
Australia (MDWA commenced offering
the Award in a WA ground breaking pilot
scheme that paved the way for many more
young people who live with a disability,
to engage in life changing experiences.
The Award was championed by six young
MDWA inspiring individuals in its first year.
Now in its second year, the Award at
MDWA is going from strength to strength
with new Bronze Award Participants
and their first Silver Award Participant,
Anthony Ambrosini.
Muscular dystrophy is a progressive
muscle wasting condition that steals the
independence of those it affects. The
ability to walk is lost at a young age,
breathing is compromised, a myriad of
health complications result, and life
span is reduced.
Anthony was a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award Participant in MDWA’s 2013 pilot
program where he first challenged and
pushed himself to take part and is now in
the process of striving further towards his
Silver Award.
MDWA and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, congratulates Anthony Ambrosini on his participation and
near completion of his Silver level Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
The Award has allowed him to get outside his comfort zone while completing the four Sections – Skill, Physical
Recreation, Service and an Adventurous Journey.
“This is the best thing I have ever done,” Anthony has said.
Anthony’s family, friends, the staff at MDWA and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award staff have all been
witness to his change.
Anthony shared, “I would encourage others to participate in the Award as it is challenging, inspiring and gets you out
of your comfort zone and doing things that you never thought you were able to do, even though you have muscular
dystrophy.”
Both The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and MDWA, do not believe that living with a disability should
restrict a young person’s opportunity to challenge themselves, pursue their dreams and achieve remarkable things.
Bronze Award Participants:
Josh Oldershaw
Aiden Jones
Sarah Kerr
Silver Award Participant:
Anthony Ambrosini
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Our Supporters
Our ability to ensure growth of the Award pro
possible through the financial support of our
Ambassadors, and community partners.
Our Supporters
We take this opportunity to thank and ackno
Our ability to ensure growth of the Award in Western Australia is only made possible
following:
through the financial support of our Government partners, WA World Fellows, WA
Ambassadors, and community partners.
We take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the extraordinary support from
the following:
Supporters
This service operates with the financial support of the
Department of Local Government and Communities
Friends
Leeuwin Ocean
Adventure
Foundation
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Bibbulmun Track
Foundation
Outward
Bound
Ambassadors
The Duke of Ed Ambassadors are both leaders and grass-root members of the community who use their
talent, position and/or network to promote the value, relevance and importance of the Award for young
people in Australia. Their support helps us to continue our work to expand and develop the Award
Australia-wide, especially supporting disadvantaged young people to participate and access
the program.
The Duke of Edinburgh Ambassador Program was launched in October 2009 by Her Excellency Prof.
Marie Bashir, NSW Governor, and HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, at a ceremony in Sydney.
Western Australian Based Ambassadors
Mrs and Mr Anne and Charlie Bontempo
Mr Andrew Forrest
Mr and Mrs Stephen and Kerrie Hauville
Mr and Mrs Hanniff and Roseline Kassim
Mr and Mrs Murray and Chaise McHenry
Mr and Mrs Ross and Jenny-lee Norgard
Mr and Mrs Christopher and Jenny Rowe
Mrs Patricia Bohnenn-Sproule
Mr and Mrs Greg and Lorraine Stagbouer
Mrs Joanna and Bruce (dec) Sturgess
Mr and Mrs Garth and Annie Wynne (Christ Church Grammar School)
World Fellow
The World Fellowship aims to provide a stable financial foundation for the development of the
International Award throughout the world. Through its support, the World Fellowship enables more
young people, particularly those in less prosperous circumstances, to benefit from participating in the
International Award.
The World Fellowship was created in 1987 to fund the work of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
International Association. There are over 300 Benefactors, Fellows, Young Fellows and members around
the world, personal and corporate, who play a vital part in helping more young people to benefit from
participating in the Award particularly those growing up in less prosperous countries with few other
opportunities of acquiring employable skills.
The World Fellowship is a unique, high-level global network that brings together Benefactors, Fellows,
Young Fellows and Members at Royal events and meetings around the world, including the World
Fellowship Anniversary Dinner, normally held in a London palace every June.
Western Australian Based World Fellows
Mr and Mrs Tony and Gwenyth Lennon
Mr and Mrs Haniff and Roseline Kassim
Mr Alun Legge
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Residential Project
Gold Award Level Only
To broaden your horizons and open
your eyes to the world.
Dom Emery, Hale School Global Vision International
(GVI) construction program at a temple in Laos
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It was great fun crossing Great Eastern Highway in
Mundaring looking like the Hunch Back of Notre Dame
during my Adventurous Journey! However if I had not
done the Duke of Ed I would not have had the pleasure
of doing that hike, I never would have walked across that
Highway looking like that and I probably would have never
even have done a hike. So now I can say I went on a hike,
had fun and did something very different.
Cassandra Lardner, Bronze Recipient and Silver Participant
The Girls’ Brigade WA
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The Duke of Edinburghʹs Award in Australia (WA Division) Inc.
ABN 31 619 327 859
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2015
2015
$
2014
$
Income
Participants Enrolment Fees
Donations Received
Grants ‐ NAA
Grants ‐Government
Interest Received
Other Revenue
Event Income
Total Income
147,235
44,616
26,256
152,786
7,033
50
188,614
566,590
142,457
22,926
8,984
171,343
4,133
4,383
354,226
Expenses
Advertising
Association NAA Fees
Bank Charges
Computer Expenses
Depreciation
Dues & Subscriptions
Electricity & Gas
Entertainment
Event Function Costs
Fines & Penalties
General Expenses
Gifts & Awards
Grant NNA Expenses
Insurance
Parking / Transport
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Recruitment
Regional Development & Volunteer Training
Repairs & Maintenance
Salaries & Wages
Staff Amenities
Superannuation Contributions
Telephone & Internet
Travel Expenses
Total Expenses
6,022
42,130
1,314
3,809
2,780
0
1,062
1,199
127,831
302
2,901
320
10,302
8,030
390
7,862
100
8,381
135
252,932
642
24,568
5,663
7,005
515,680
4,913
44,117
25
2,533
4,152
2,437
995
497
1,469
1,490
1,220
12,743
652
3,526
833
2,962
215
201,657
493
18,284
4,023
6,782
316,020
50,910
38,206
Accumulated Funds at the Beginning of The Year
185,033
146,827
Accumulated Members Funds at the End of The Year
235,943
185,033
Total Comprehensive Surplus for Year Ended
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements
The Duke of Edinburghʹs Award in Australia (WA Division) Inc.
ABN 31 619 327 859
Statement of Financial Position
For the year ended 30 June 2015
2015
$
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Total Current Assets
Non‐Current Assets
Property, Plant & Equipment
Total Non‐Current Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
Government Grants Received in Advance
Payroll and Tax Liabilities
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
Non‐Current Liabilities
Other Non‐Current Liabilities
Total Non‐Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Equity
Accumulated Members Funds
Total Equity
2014
$
229,467
30,100
4,398
263,965
248,550
21,508
270,058
812
812
2,380
2,380
264,777
272,438
9,603
13,003
6,228
28,834
2,608
14,840
48,757
12,227
8,973
87,405
0
-
0
-
28,834
87,405
235,943
185,033
235,943
185,033
235,943
185,033
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements
The Duke of Edinburghʹs Award in Australia (WA Division) Inc.
ABN 31 619 327 859
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2015
1.
Significant Accounting Policies
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia (WA Division) Inc. (the “Association”) is an association domiciled in Australia.
a) Statement of Compliance
The financial report is a non–statutory special purpose report, prepared for distribution to the members for the purpose of fulfilling the Board’s needs and the requirements of the “Associations Incorporations Act 1987 (WA)”. The special purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement aspects of applicable Australian Accounting Standards (“AASBs”) and does not include the relevant presentation and disclosure requirements of the AASBs. b) Basis of Preparation
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and has been prepared on the historical cost basis unless otherwise stated in the notes. Where applicable previous years results have been modified to enable comparison to current year results.
c)
Revenue
Income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Association and can be measured reliably. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised. Participant Enrolment Fees
Enrolment fees are recognised as income when the enrolment application is complete. Government Grants
Government Grants are recognised as income when the right to the income passes to the Association usually over the period to which the grant applies.
Interest
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, using the original effective interest rate of the instrument calculated at the acquisition or origination date.
Donations
Donations are recognised as income at the time of receipt.
d)
Income Tax
The Association is a not for profit entity and therefore is exempt from paying income tax under division 50 of the Income Assessment Act 1997. e)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits. f)
Office Equipment Office equipment is carried at cost less any accumulated depreciation.
Office equipment is depreciated over its useful life commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.
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The Duke of Edinburghʹs Award in Australia (WA Division) Inc.
ABN 31 619 327 859
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2015
g)
Trade and Other Receivables Receivables expected to be collected within the next reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non‐current assets
h)
Trade and Other Creditors
Trade and other creditors represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the Association that remain unpaid. i)
Government Grants Received in Advance
Grants that have been received during the year for a period extending beyond the balance date are pro‐rated on a time basis so that the proportion applying to future periods are taken to be received in advance.
j)
Provisions
Provision is made for the Association’s liability for annual leave arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. The provisions have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.
k)
GST
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet.
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For further information, please contact:
AUSTRALIA-WA
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia – WA
Suite 58, 102 Railway Street
West Perth WA 6005
Phone: + 61 8 9321 4179
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dukeofedwa.org.au
FREMANTLE