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Broadmeadows

 
Disability
Services
 
Eleventh
Annual
Report
 
2009
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2010
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Upon reflection of the last year, much energy and focus has been on 
expanding and developing sustainable partnerships that are mutually 
beneficial to Broadmeadows Disability Services (BDS) and the broader 
community. In this it has been a year of great opportunity in fostering 
community connectedness and true partnerships. 
The dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of staff and volunteers have 
been critical in enabling the organisation to further develop meaningful 
links with the local community. 
BDS has ended the year with a slight operating deficit of approximately 
$6,000. The Finance sub committee continues to monitor and evaluate 
budgets and manage investments. There has been a strong focus on the 
development of systems and administrative processes that provide for 
greater financial management and accountability across the organisation. 
The development of our organisation delegation document has resulted 
from this review as we move towards quality endorsement in 2012. 
There is a stringent approach to resource management providing greater 
capacity to build on the infrastructure in the organisation. In the last year 
we have completed a range of refurbishment and renovations throughout 
the building, the purchase of plant and equipment and the upgrade and 
replacement of the vehicles. We have been very successful in our 
partnerships and funding submissions for grants that support the 
development of our infrastructure. 
One cannot ignore the vast opportunities the organisation has gained from 
the continued development of our BEEEP project, supported by the 
recruitment of a Community Development Facilitator position. 
I would like to acknowledge the contributions of Phyllis Cremona who 
resigned from the Board in September due to ill-health. On behalf of the 
members of the Board, we wish her well and thank her sincerely for her 
unwavering devotion to our organisation. Lastly, I would like to thank the 
members of the Board of Broadmeadows Disability Services for their 
continued dedication and commitment. 
On behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to take this 
opportunity to thank members of the organisation, the people we support, 
families, carers, staff and volunteers for their dedication and passion. It is 
all of you who make our organisation a spirited community. 
As we review our current strategic goals and plan for the future, I would 
encourage you all to celebrate what we have achieved together. 
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Sue
Binger
 
(Chairperson)
 
Phyllis
Cremona
 

 
Michael
Grech
 

 
Rhonda
Hunter
 

 
Carmela
Lombardo
 

 
Bruce
McCurry
 

 
George
Zamola
 
(Deputy)
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A year of learning and taking advantage of opportunities has provided for some exciting 
highlights and challenges over the last 12 months. I would like to extend my thanks to all 
Members of the Board for their continued support, commitment and enthusiasm as we 
embraced the opportunities and faced those challenges. 
The new management structure comprising of the Client Service Manager, Program 
Development Manager and Community Development Facilitator has provided stronger 
capacity and greater strength from both an organisational and service perspective. This team 
has supported the strategic review of service delivery areas and germinated many opportunities throughout 
the year. The continued review of systems and processes has further developed a consistency of service 
delivery and experience for the people we support across all service delivery areas. 
I would like to thank those people who have contributed to the review of our services in any way over the last 
12 months. We have been able to learn a great deal from the information that you have provided to us along 
with ways to improve how we ask for, receive and use feedback in the future. As we increase our ability to 
listen and remain responsive to the people we support, it is critical that we improve our ability and processes 
to listen, hear and act upon what you tell us. 
The development of the BEEEP has provided a range of 
opportunities for BDS as an organisation and the individuals we 
support in partnership with our local community. These 
opportunities have resulted in a high level of activity and 
involvement in the site at BDS. The range of opportunities include 
the development of an access for all abilities garden, a horticulture 
therapy program, a parsley project, a partnership with Kangan 
Tafe, an energy audit, a social enterprise project and considerable 
site redevelopment. These have provided great opportunities for 
the members and staff of BDS and the broader community through 
creating volunteer opportunities and partnerships with local 
schools, Hume City Council and other community groups. 
BDS continues its commitment in building a skilled, experienced and committed work force. In the past year, 
whilst the implementation of the revised Community Support Worker agreement in December 2008 has 
provided greater flexibility in the workforce, it has posed a number of challenges. These particularly relate to 
the cost effectiveness of programs, operational systems and reform of practices and the cost of compliance. 
In past months, we have been working towards a review of the two existing industrial agreements with a 
focus on the development and implementation of a single industrial agreement . This agreement will aim to 
ensure the viability and sustainability of our organisation. 
A range of capital upgrades including replacement and refurbishment of furnishings and fittings, bathroom 
upgrades and modifications and a number of minor works have been undertaken jointly funded in part by 
DHS Minor Works. These include tinting of windows, landscaping, a car park upgrade, installation and 
connection of water tanks and some roof repairs. The organisation has also funded a security upgrade, a fire 
management upgrade and an IT systems upgrade. 
Once again it was an eventful year in terms of Fundraising. BDS continues to host a range of fundraising 
activities throughout the year with both staff and members 
actively involved. These have included the Footy Day and 
Easter Celebrations, Australians Biggest Morning Tea for the 
Cancer Council of Australia and Jeans For Genes supporting 
Genetic Research. These events were a great success in the 
spirit of true partnership with our broader community. 
My sincere thanks to the vibrant and enthusiastic staff, you the 
people we support, your families and the volunteers who make 
our organisation what it is. 
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It is with great pride that I look back at the achievements of the BEEEP over the last 12 months. The 
collection of ideas that formed the project have been explored, solidified and either implemented or well on 
their way to being so. This has been achieved with close consultation 
with the members, staff, and the board of BDS and the invaluable 
input of a host of volunteers. The foundations have been laid for 
many projects that I am sure will bear fruit in the coming years. 
The initial idea for a Community Garden has evolved into an Access 
All Abilities Garden after assessing the needs of the members of BDS 
and listening to the opinions and experiences of people like Steven 
Wells from Royal Talbot and the Horticultural Therapy Association of 
Victoria. A garden that is accessible to members of BDS with varying 
physical capabilities will provide an opportunity for both active and 
passive enjoyment of the space. An extensive consultation process 
has been undertaken which included members visiting various garden settings and their feedback being 
recorded by staff. With this information in hand, a design was finalised, costed and approved by the board. 
Alongside the development of the Access All Abilities Garden we have been working hard to improve and 
formalise the Horticulture activities that take place on site. This has involved researching various models and 
settling on using the Cultivating Quality resource produced by Thrive in the U.K. This document has 
influenced heavily how we have approached developing our own program and ensured that our members are 
benefiting from international best practise. 
The Parsley Project aims to give its participants the opportunity to see 
from start to finish the process of small scale agriculture and inturn 
give them a small financial reward. Using a format developed with the 
Thrive Standards a project delivery plan was developed for a term 
long program. This laid out instructions for each part of the enterprise 
which included researching, building and maintaining the wicking 
beds, recording the costs of materials, harvesting, delivering the 
produce and working out profit margins. Our community partner is 
Larder Fresh, a Falafel producer based in Preston who focus on using 
locally sourced ingredients. Other benefits include understanding the 
value of work, promoting BDS and most importantly showing the wider 
community the capabilities of our members. 
Another aim of BEEEP is to reduce the overall carbon footprint of BDS. The first step was to replace the 25 
year old electric hot water service with a solar gas boosted hot water system. Conservative estimates from 
Sustainability Victoria show this will achieve a minimum of 5% to 8% reduction in electricity used on site. The 
second measure was to tint some East facing windows, in summer this will significantly reduce the amount of 
glare and heat that is transferred through the window. To ensure that any further measures that are taken 
provide the best environmental and financial return BDS engaged the services of an RMIT student to conduct 
a full energy audit of the whole site. 
The Bright Sparks project is a social enterprise that aims to give members the opportunity to participate in the 
workforce, earn a fair days wage and assist in changing attitudes towards people with a disability. The 
enterprise will increase workplace safety by ensuring that organisations are fully compliant with legislation 
relating to the Testing and Tagging of Electrical items. A business 
plan has been developed and the business model refined and 
reshaped. The business will be trialled onsite over the next 12 
months. 
Big thanks to all those that have been involved in this projects 
especially Claire Hetzel, Chris Williams, Steven Wells, Richard 
Chan, Majella Grainger, Stephen Beavis, Jean marc Greco, Pablo 
Gimenez and Phil McKenzie. 
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A busy and productive year from both an operational and program development perspective in Client 
Services has enabled the strengthening of front line operational capacity across all service delivery areas. 
Day Services including the Intensive Support Program, Individual 
Support Packages, RASP and the Escapade Program continue to 
challenge the organisation to respond creatively to the individual 
needs of the people we support and their families. A more 
consistent approach to workforce management, policy and 
practice, systems development and budget management across all 
program areas has assisted in enhancing the experiences of all 
people who engage with our organisation. 
Recruitment and retention of staff and opportunities for 
professional development continue to be key focus areas. 
Recruitment drives have been conducted quarterly resulting in 
engagement of a number of highly experienced, qualified and dedicated staff. Our focus on engaging staff 
that have a range of skills and expertise to offer and special areas of interest aims to expand the 
opportunities of learning for members. Artists, Beauticians, Chefs, Carpenters and Horticulturalists have 
complimented the range of programs and activities we can offer. 
This year staff participated in a range of training initiatives including First Aid Level 2, CPR Refresher and 
Manual Handling Fire Safety Equipment Training and Medication Administration. A number of staff attended 
the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) 
Conference. Staff have also attended various workshops and in-service 
forums on topics to enhance service delivery skills including Quality 
and Outcome Standards, Community Gardens and Horticultural 
Therapy, Communication and Sensory Stimulation. 
Induction and orientation processes have been reviewed resulting in 
the development of streamlined processes across all program areas, 
including a focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the 
roles. The revised processes have proven to be not only more 
comprehensive but vastly more efficient in terms of their timing while 
improving the experiences of staff undertaking orientation and induction 
processes. 
Over the past twelve months there has been a strategic approach to evaluating and reviewing the operational 
capacity and financial viability across all program areas. This has included an operational review of the RASP 
and Escapade programs and a review of the Day Services program. Planning and implementation of these 
reviews has significantly informed the parameters for future planning and service development across the 
organisation. 
There has been a strong commitment and a keen focus on the continuous improvement and having the right 
supports and people, mechanisms and systems in place to be able to provide the quality of the service and 
outcomes expected by the people we support – as always, this work will be progressive. 
We continue to focus on supporting staff to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the Quality 
Framework, the development of quality measures and 
alignment of supports and capturing achievement towards 
outcomes for individuals. The challenging work in the coming 
months is to expand our capacity to increase the knowledge 
and understanding of the Quality Framework and Individual 
Support Packages for people we support and their families 
which will enable them to actively assist the organisation to 
continue to grow and learn. We look forward to working with 
VALID as they support us in increasing our capacity and 
processes to work actively with the people we support and their 
families. 
This work is continuous and provides valuable information to
drive service development and review but most importantly, it informs all we do with the individuals we 
support. 
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Escapade respite programs are as ever popular and in high demand, indicative of the fact that it is a truly 
valued service by families and the people we support. The program 
provides a combination of weekend and school holiday respite 
activities for adults and children with a range of support needs, 
including individuals requiring 1:1 support on a Fee for Service basis. 
This Financial year the program provided 11,206 hours of support to 
over 100 individuals, receiving a total of 19 new referrals throughout 
the year. During school holidays program, as many as 10 individuals 
who require intensive 1:1 supports have been provided respite 
activities. The availability and energy of our vibrant team of support 
workers has been vital in enabling these levels of service to be 
provided. 
As always the activities are the highlight of all that we do. We have really focused on the true integration and 
participation of individuals in the life of the community offering a wide range of social and recreational 
activities all over metropolitan Melbourne. The most popular 
with the children have included visits to places of interest 
including the Melbourne Aquarium, Science Works, the 
Melbourne Zoo, local festivals and activities including Karaoke, 
Fishing, Community Markets, visits to Play Centres, Roller-blading 
and Bowling. Adult groups have enjoyed evening 
Social Dinners, Discos and Live Music Venues, Karaoke 
evenings, various Sporting Activities such as Bowling and 
Footy Games. Visits to places of interest such as the Ballarat 
Wildlife Park, the Zoo and Geelong Water Park have also been 
popular. 
The approach to the review of respite services was one of 
consultation and collaboration with individuals and their 
families. In early September 2009 a number of Information and Consultation Sessions were conducted with 
families and service users, followed by a feedback survey. The attendance was fantastic and the information 
was well received by families and individuals. 
The forums provided the opportunity for BDS Management to showcase a range of information on the 
operations, resources and the long term planning for the Escapade Program. Most importantly it provided the 
opportunity for families to be involved in discussions, provide input and feedback on their opinions and 
preferences. The feedback provided to us informed and resulted in a review of activity scheduling providing a 
more efficient and sustainable service with minimum impact for individuals. We wish to acknowledge the 
participation of those people who worked with us to provide such a positive and sustainable outcome. 

 
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RASP has been an active and consistent program this year with a continued focus on the provision of 
community recreational, social activities and pre vocational activities, 
all of which are community based. Programs have operated 
predominantly on weekdays with the inclusion of the popular monthly 
social dinner. 
Overall the 2009/2010 financial year we have provided a total of 
8,656 hours of support to 35 individuals. 
Recreational activities such as evening dinner groups, Billiards and 
Bowling have been well attended in the last 12 months. RASP 
continues to offer pre-vocational opportunities to individuals who have
an expressed interest in this area. The Members from Darebin 
Lodge (Supported Accommodation Facility) have undertaken 
gardening and maintenance works for a range of customers in 
the Northern region. These gentleman are enthusiastic and 
committed to the work that they undertake and take great pride 
in seeing a job well done while forming strong social networks 
in the process. 
A key piece of work undertaken this year was the Strategic 
Operational Review of the RASP Program. The review was 
conducted with a focus on the analysis of the imminent re-tender 
of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) contract. 
Pending the tender process, the information attained in the 
review will inform further discussion with the Board to 
determine the future of the RASP Program. This will be a key focus in planning for the coming year. 
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The ISP Program provides support to individuals in a range of settings, including their family home and 
independent living arrangements. The supports are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individuals 
and range from providing personal care and assistance, social and recreational activities and life skills 
development in various settings. 
This Financial year there has been a strong focus on reviewing 
individuals support packages in line with individual support plans 
based on the activities and supports that individuals require. Reviews 
have involved the active engagement of individuals, their families and 
networks and close collaboration with planners, funding bodies and 
allied professionals to ensure the right supports are in place. 
There is a need for continuous monitoring and review which requires 
consistent commitment and collaboration from all parties involved. 
We have worked steadfastly in ensuring that individuals and their 
families understand the nature of Individualised funding and what their 
opportunities and options are in ensuring they have the support they require. We will continue to work with 
DHS, the people we support and their families to establish a common understanding of the parameters and 
possibilities of individualised funding package allocations. Whilst this has been a challenge at times, it has 
resulted in positive outcomes for individuals, who can truly be more self-directed about the lifestyle they want 
and how this is best achieved. 
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It has been a very busy year in the Day Services, full of opportunities which have been truly driven and 
embraced by the individuals we support. The Members continue to be at the forefront of all that we do and 
achieve and continue to aspire to achieve. There has been a continued focus on quality improvement aligned 
with a strategic approach to the development of processes and systems for monitoring and reviewing the 
outcomes for individuals and their achievements and the supports which 
we provide. 
Mid year, a comprehensive review of the Day Services Programs and 
activity planning and resources allocated was undertaken. The main aim 
was to expand on the existing opportunities and redirect the focus to 
include a greater range of activities within a more equitable distribution of 
resources across the program. This was a key piece of work with a strong 
focus on getting the right supports for individuals and assuring that people 
were positively engaging in activities of their choice. 
New programs have provided fresh opportunities. Daily Programs have 
been restructured and operate all day, maximising the activity time 
significantly. There has been particular focus on the realignment of centre
based programs. Cooking and Art Programs now operate five days 
per week to accommodate the needs of people with varied skills and 
support needs, a range of Art and Craft Programs and a tuck shop 
once a week. 
There has been an increase in communication and computer 
programs aligned with literacy, lifelong learning and pre vocational 
skills development. These are hugely popular and individuals have 
shown real dedication to the active literacy learning groups. Music 
Programs also operate five days a week with a music therapist one 
day a week over 2 sessions, a musical performer another day and 
various Karaoke, disco and musical percussion sessions. 
There continues to be a huge interest in sports and recreational activities within the local community. Netball, 
footy and bowling are very popular with many of our members being active team players at local community 
venues. Swimming and Sailability has once again been very popular with individuals enjoying many a day 
sailing at Jack Roper Reserve and various venues including Albert Park Lake, supported by the dedicated 
commitment of volunteers and BDS staff. 
The development of the BEEEP project at BDS has offered a range of 
fantastic opportunities for individuals in the Day Services Program, many 
whom have truly embraced the opportunities, very proudly taking carriage 
of a range of gardening, nursery and horticulture activities at BDS. 
Through the development of the Horticulture Therapy Program some great 
opportunities have arisen for Members. Between December and January 
a total of 30 Members accessed a number of sensory gardens located 
within reasonable proximity to BDS. The objective of these visits were to 
gain greater incite into successful community gardens, providing Members 
with ideas that can be developed here at BDS. 
Members have been actively involved in the planning and initial 
development of the Access for All Abilities Garden which should be 
completed early next year. The Horticulture Therapy Program operates 2 days per week with individuals 
learning basic horticultural knowledge, engaged in plant propagation and planting. 
Gardening programs continue to be popular providing many and varied opportunities for members to develop 
their skills in gardening and horticulture. These activities have been running four days per week consisting of 
Garden Club (Learning based program) and Work Crew (Practical work component). This provides Members 
an opportunity to learn about items such as OH&S in Garden Club and then put learnt skills into practice 
during Work Crew. Currently approximately 22 members are actively participating in either or both of these 
groups once per week to develop skills in OH&S and better understand how to use the equipment. The edible 
garden is well established with many of the individuals taking great pride in their produce which is used in the 
cooking program regularly. 
Students from Broadmeadows Special Developmental School (BSDS) continue to be supported by their 
teachers and BDS Members onsite while participating in gardening and horticulture programs here at BDS. 
We are in the process of finalizing a partnership with Kangan Batman TAFE to offer a number of components 
of the Certificate 1 in Work Education course to our Members 
who have expressed a very keen interest in being involved. 
This will be a great opportunity that we look forward to in the 
coming year. 
The Intensive Support Program currently provides supports to 
12 individuals who require intensive levels of support. The team 
comprises 11 core dedicated staff who work across the 
program with all individuals. Individuals enjoy predominantly a 
range of community based recreational and educational 
activities of their choice, art and cookery activities. In the 
interest of building their social networks and relations with 
peers, individuals enjoyed some great group outings including a
day out at the Geelong Water Park and a classic river cruise down the Yarra. Friday Night Social Group has 
once again been hugely popular. Members participated in a variety of sporting and musical events including 
Babba, Rock Legends, Cold Chisel, AC/DC and the Rock Goddess Show and evenings at AFL games. 
In July this year the Jeans for Genes annual fundraising event was held at BDS. This was a great event 
involving families and the local community. We had the honor of the event sponsored by our local 
Woolworths Hume Distribution Centre who made a significant contribution of foodstuffs for the morning tea. 
Staff from Woolworths attended the event. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Woolworths. BDS 
raised and donated funds for the charity which supports research into childhood genetic disorders. 
The highlight of September was the Annual Churinga Bombers V’s Brimbank 
Bulldogs Football match. Tony Azzopardi was awarded a medal and voucher from 
Rebel Sports, for being ‘Best on Ground’. Tony was overwhelmed by his win which 
was duly honored and congratulated by all his team mates. 
Once again Members participated in The Great Race Victoria, organised by 
Greyhound Racing Victoria. It was an exciting event this year in that the greyhound 
sponsored by BDS won the first heat at the Meadows. The Members enjoyed the 
community spirit and being part of such a community event. 
Our performing drama group “Dream on Productions” have had another busy and energizing year. Mid year 
they enjoyed a weekend at the “Dramarama” Camp in Maryborough, participating in various drama 
workshops. The group forged a strong partnership with Carinya Society culminating in a duel performance at 
the Awakenings Festival in Horsham last year where they performed “shipwrecked on a tropical island” 
followed by big celebrations at the Awakenings Ball. 
The Member Reference Group continues to be an active and focused group, with active membership and 
representation on the Northern Client Network run by VALID. This has afforded individuals with some great 
opportunities for self expression and attendance at forums and workshops on various informative topics. 20 
Members attended the Human Rights Forum held at the Hume 
Global Learning Centre in December 2009, an initiative of the 
Hume Council. 
In building and sustaining partnerships with our local 
community a number of VCAL students from the local Penola 
College participated in work experience placement at BDS. It 
was a great experience for both the students and our Members 
who worked in a range of activities alongside each other from 
Penola College participating in Work Experience here at BDS. 
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My name is Dwaine and this is my story. I have been at BDS for over a year and 
I have been working hard. It’s really good for me. I am very happy at BDS. 
Before I came to BDS I was at Broadmeadows Special Development School. I 
used to go to the gym at “Broadie” and do weights. I worked hard there for years. 
I remember my first day at BDS. I got the bus to BDS. I was excited and a little 
bit nervous seeing all my mates from the old school. 
I like the things I do at BDS, like mowing the lawns, whipper snipping, doing 
clean up and gardening work. This is what I like to do. I work at BRITE the other 
3 days a week. I like all my mates here, all the boys, I have lots of mates. 
I like going out with staff, I like coming to BDS and I have fun at BDS. It’s a good laugh. I like working here 
with the men and the boys and I help other people out. 
In the future I would like to go to work at Dysons Bus Depot, maybe doing some bus cleaning. For now, I am 
happy at BDS.
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Abela
 
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Baker
 



 
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Ingham

 
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Hume
 
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Morando
 
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Nicol
 
 
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Townsend
 
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  • 2. 22225555 YYYYeeeeaaaarrrrssss AAAAtttttttteeeennnnddddaaaannnncccceeee Frank Faba 22220000 YYYYeeeeaaaarrrrssss AAAAtttttttteeeennnnddddaaaannnncccceeee Mary Bretherton Phillip Falsone Tracey Ford 22220000 YYYYeeeeaaaarrrrssss SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeee Eveline Hoctor 11115555 YYYYeeeeaaaarrrrssss AAAAtttttttteeeennnnddddaaaannnncccceeee Robert Pingel 11110000 YYYYeeeeaaaarrrrssss AAAAtttttttteeeennnnddddaaaannnncccceeee Andrew Elkhawand Sam Garcia Benney Jamou Louise Mallon Nhan Nguyen
  • 3. FromFFFrrrooommm tttthhhheeee CCCChhhhaaaaiiiirrrrppppeeeerrrrssssoooonnnn Upon reflection of the last year, much energy and focus has been on expanding and developing sustainable partnerships that are mutually beneficial to Broadmeadows Disability Services (BDS) and the broader community. In this it has been a year of great opportunity in fostering community connectedness and true partnerships. The dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of staff and volunteers have been critical in enabling the organisation to further develop meaningful links with the local community. BDS has ended the year with a slight operating deficit of approximately $6,000. The Finance sub committee continues to monitor and evaluate budgets and manage investments. There has been a strong focus on the development of systems and administrative processes that provide for greater financial management and accountability across the organisation. The development of our organisation delegation document has resulted from this review as we move towards quality endorsement in 2012. There is a stringent approach to resource management providing greater capacity to build on the infrastructure in the organisation. In the last year we have completed a range of refurbishment and renovations throughout the building, the purchase of plant and equipment and the upgrade and replacement of the vehicles. We have been very successful in our partnerships and funding submissions for grants that support the development of our infrastructure. One cannot ignore the vast opportunities the organisation has gained from the continued development of our BEEEP project, supported by the recruitment of a Community Development Facilitator position. I would like to acknowledge the contributions of Phyllis Cremona who resigned from the Board in September due to ill-health. On behalf of the members of the Board, we wish her well and thank her sincerely for her unwavering devotion to our organisation. Lastly, I would like to thank the members of the Board of Broadmeadows Disability Services for their continued dedication and commitment. On behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the organisation, the people we support, families, carers, staff and volunteers for their dedication and passion. It is all of you who make our organisation a spirited community. As we review our current strategic goals and plan for the future, I would encourage you all to celebrate what we have achieved together. SSSSuuuueeee BBBBiiiinnnnggggeeeerrrr Sue Binger (Chairperson) Phyllis Cremona Michael Grech Rhonda Hunter Carmela Lombardo Bruce McCurry George Zamola (Deputy)
  • 4. FFFFrrrroooommmm tttthhhheeee CCCCEEEEOOOO - AAAA yyyyeeeeaaaarrrr ooooffff LLLLeeeeaaaarrrrnnnniiiinnnngggg aaaannnndddd OOOOppppppppoooorrrrttttuuuunnnniiiittttiiiieeeessss A year of learning and taking advantage of opportunities has provided for some exciting highlights and challenges over the last 12 months. I would like to extend my thanks to all Members of the Board for their continued support, commitment and enthusiasm as we embraced the opportunities and faced those challenges. The new management structure comprising of the Client Service Manager, Program Development Manager and Community Development Facilitator has provided stronger capacity and greater strength from both an organisational and service perspective. This team has supported the strategic review of service delivery areas and germinated many opportunities throughout the year. The continued review of systems and processes has further developed a consistency of service delivery and experience for the people we support across all service delivery areas. I would like to thank those people who have contributed to the review of our services in any way over the last 12 months. We have been able to learn a great deal from the information that you have provided to us along with ways to improve how we ask for, receive and use feedback in the future. As we increase our ability to listen and remain responsive to the people we support, it is critical that we improve our ability and processes to listen, hear and act upon what you tell us. The development of the BEEEP has provided a range of opportunities for BDS as an organisation and the individuals we support in partnership with our local community. These opportunities have resulted in a high level of activity and involvement in the site at BDS. The range of opportunities include the development of an access for all abilities garden, a horticulture therapy program, a parsley project, a partnership with Kangan Tafe, an energy audit, a social enterprise project and considerable site redevelopment. These have provided great opportunities for the members and staff of BDS and the broader community through creating volunteer opportunities and partnerships with local schools, Hume City Council and other community groups. BDS continues its commitment in building a skilled, experienced and committed work force. In the past year, whilst the implementation of the revised Community Support Worker agreement in December 2008 has provided greater flexibility in the workforce, it has posed a number of challenges. These particularly relate to the cost effectiveness of programs, operational systems and reform of practices and the cost of compliance. In past months, we have been working towards a review of the two existing industrial agreements with a focus on the development and implementation of a single industrial agreement . This agreement will aim to ensure the viability and sustainability of our organisation. A range of capital upgrades including replacement and refurbishment of furnishings and fittings, bathroom upgrades and modifications and a number of minor works have been undertaken jointly funded in part by DHS Minor Works. These include tinting of windows, landscaping, a car park upgrade, installation and connection of water tanks and some roof repairs. The organisation has also funded a security upgrade, a fire management upgrade and an IT systems upgrade. Once again it was an eventful year in terms of Fundraising. BDS continues to host a range of fundraising activities throughout the year with both staff and members actively involved. These have included the Footy Day and Easter Celebrations, Australians Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council of Australia and Jeans For Genes supporting Genetic Research. These events were a great success in the spirit of true partnership with our broader community. My sincere thanks to the vibrant and enthusiastic staff, you the people we support, your families and the volunteers who make our organisation what it is. BBBBaaaarrrrbbbb vvvvaaaannnn ddddeeeennnn VVVVlllleeeekkkkkkkkeeeerrrrtttt
  • 5. Broadmeadows Environment Enterprise EmploymentBBBrrroooaaadddmmmeeeaaadddooowwwsssEEEnnnvvviiirrrooonnnmmmeeennntttEEEnnnttteeerrrppprrriiissseeeEEEmmmpppllloooyyymmmeeennnttt PPPPrrrrooooggggrrrraaaammmm ((((BBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPP)))) It is with great pride that I look back at the achievements of the BEEEP over the last 12 months. The collection of ideas that formed the project have been explored, solidified and either implemented or well on their way to being so. This has been achieved with close consultation with the members, staff, and the board of BDS and the invaluable input of a host of volunteers. The foundations have been laid for many projects that I am sure will bear fruit in the coming years. The initial idea for a Community Garden has evolved into an Access All Abilities Garden after assessing the needs of the members of BDS and listening to the opinions and experiences of people like Steven Wells from Royal Talbot and the Horticultural Therapy Association of Victoria. A garden that is accessible to members of BDS with varying physical capabilities will provide an opportunity for both active and passive enjoyment of the space. An extensive consultation process has been undertaken which included members visiting various garden settings and their feedback being recorded by staff. With this information in hand, a design was finalised, costed and approved by the board. Alongside the development of the Access All Abilities Garden we have been working hard to improve and formalise the Horticulture activities that take place on site. This has involved researching various models and settling on using the Cultivating Quality resource produced by Thrive in the U.K. This document has influenced heavily how we have approached developing our own program and ensured that our members are benefiting from international best practise. The Parsley Project aims to give its participants the opportunity to see from start to finish the process of small scale agriculture and inturn give them a small financial reward. Using a format developed with the Thrive Standards a project delivery plan was developed for a term long program. This laid out instructions for each part of the enterprise which included researching, building and maintaining the wicking beds, recording the costs of materials, harvesting, delivering the produce and working out profit margins. Our community partner is Larder Fresh, a Falafel producer based in Preston who focus on using locally sourced ingredients. Other benefits include understanding the value of work, promoting BDS and most importantly showing the wider community the capabilities of our members. Another aim of BEEEP is to reduce the overall carbon footprint of BDS. The first step was to replace the 25 year old electric hot water service with a solar gas boosted hot water system. Conservative estimates from Sustainability Victoria show this will achieve a minimum of 5% to 8% reduction in electricity used on site. The second measure was to tint some East facing windows, in summer this will significantly reduce the amount of glare and heat that is transferred through the window. To ensure that any further measures that are taken provide the best environmental and financial return BDS engaged the services of an RMIT student to conduct a full energy audit of the whole site. The Bright Sparks project is a social enterprise that aims to give members the opportunity to participate in the workforce, earn a fair days wage and assist in changing attitudes towards people with a disability. The enterprise will increase workplace safety by ensuring that organisations are fully compliant with legislation relating to the Testing and Tagging of Electrical items. A business plan has been developed and the business model refined and reshaped. The business will be trialled onsite over the next 12 months. Big thanks to all those that have been involved in this projects especially Claire Hetzel, Chris Williams, Steven Wells, Richard Chan, Majella Grainger, Stephen Beavis, Jean marc Greco, Pablo Gimenez and Phil McKenzie. BBBBeeeennnn NNNNeeeeiiiillll
  • 6. CCCClllliiiieeeennnntttt SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeeessss A busy and productive year from both an operational and program development perspective in Client Services has enabled the strengthening of front line operational capacity across all service delivery areas. Day Services including the Intensive Support Program, Individual Support Packages, RASP and the Escapade Program continue to challenge the organisation to respond creatively to the individual needs of the people we support and their families. A more consistent approach to workforce management, policy and practice, systems development and budget management across all program areas has assisted in enhancing the experiences of all people who engage with our organisation. Recruitment and retention of staff and opportunities for professional development continue to be key focus areas. Recruitment drives have been conducted quarterly resulting in engagement of a number of highly experienced, qualified and dedicated staff. Our focus on engaging staff that have a range of skills and expertise to offer and special areas of interest aims to expand the opportunities of learning for members. Artists, Beauticians, Chefs, Carpenters and Horticulturalists have complimented the range of programs and activities we can offer. This year staff participated in a range of training initiatives including First Aid Level 2, CPR Refresher and Manual Handling Fire Safety Equipment Training and Medication Administration. A number of staff attended the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference. Staff have also attended various workshops and in-service forums on topics to enhance service delivery skills including Quality and Outcome Standards, Community Gardens and Horticultural Therapy, Communication and Sensory Stimulation. Induction and orientation processes have been reviewed resulting in the development of streamlined processes across all program areas, including a focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the roles. The revised processes have proven to be not only more comprehensive but vastly more efficient in terms of their timing while improving the experiences of staff undertaking orientation and induction processes. Over the past twelve months there has been a strategic approach to evaluating and reviewing the operational capacity and financial viability across all program areas. This has included an operational review of the RASP and Escapade programs and a review of the Day Services program. Planning and implementation of these reviews has significantly informed the parameters for future planning and service development across the organisation. There has been a strong commitment and a keen focus on the continuous improvement and having the right supports and people, mechanisms and systems in place to be able to provide the quality of the service and outcomes expected by the people we support – as always, this work will be progressive. We continue to focus on supporting staff to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the Quality Framework, the development of quality measures and alignment of supports and capturing achievement towards outcomes for individuals. The challenging work in the coming months is to expand our capacity to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Quality Framework and Individual Support Packages for people we support and their families which will enable them to actively assist the organisation to continue to grow and learn. We look forward to working with VALID as they support us in increasing our capacity and processes to work actively with the people we support and their families. This work is continuous and provides valuable information to
  • 7. drive service development and review but most importantly, it informs all we do with the individuals we support. Escapade RespiteEEEssscccaaapppaaadddeeeRRReeessspppiiittteee SSSSuuuuppppppppoooorrrrtttt SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeeessss Escapade respite programs are as ever popular and in high demand, indicative of the fact that it is a truly valued service by families and the people we support. The program provides a combination of weekend and school holiday respite activities for adults and children with a range of support needs, including individuals requiring 1:1 support on a Fee for Service basis. This Financial year the program provided 11,206 hours of support to over 100 individuals, receiving a total of 19 new referrals throughout the year. During school holidays program, as many as 10 individuals who require intensive 1:1 supports have been provided respite activities. The availability and energy of our vibrant team of support workers has been vital in enabling these levels of service to be provided. As always the activities are the highlight of all that we do. We have really focused on the true integration and participation of individuals in the life of the community offering a wide range of social and recreational activities all over metropolitan Melbourne. The most popular with the children have included visits to places of interest including the Melbourne Aquarium, Science Works, the Melbourne Zoo, local festivals and activities including Karaoke, Fishing, Community Markets, visits to Play Centres, Roller-blading and Bowling. Adult groups have enjoyed evening Social Dinners, Discos and Live Music Venues, Karaoke evenings, various Sporting Activities such as Bowling and Footy Games. Visits to places of interest such as the Ballarat Wildlife Park, the Zoo and Geelong Water Park have also been popular. The approach to the review of respite services was one of consultation and collaboration with individuals and their families. In early September 2009 a number of Information and Consultation Sessions were conducted with families and service users, followed by a feedback survey. The attendance was fantastic and the information was well received by families and individuals. The forums provided the opportunity for BDS Management to showcase a range of information on the operations, resources and the long term planning for the Escapade Program. Most importantly it provided the opportunity for families to be involved in discussions, provide input and feedback on their opinions and preferences. The feedback provided to us informed and resulted in a review of activity scheduling providing a more efficient and sustainable service with minimum impact for individuals. We wish to acknowledge the participation of those people who worked with us to provide such a positive and sustainable outcome. RRRRAAAASSSSPPPP RASP has been an active and consistent program this year with a continued focus on the provision of community recreational, social activities and pre vocational activities, all of which are community based. Programs have operated predominantly on weekdays with the inclusion of the popular monthly social dinner. Overall the 2009/2010 financial year we have provided a total of 8,656 hours of support to 35 individuals. Recreational activities such as evening dinner groups, Billiards and Bowling have been well attended in the last 12 months. RASP continues to offer pre-vocational opportunities to individuals who have
  • 8. an expressed interest in this area. The Members from Darebin Lodge (Supported Accommodation Facility) have undertaken gardening and maintenance works for a range of customers in the Northern region. These gentleman are enthusiastic and committed to the work that they undertake and take great pride in seeing a job well done while forming strong social networks in the process. A key piece of work undertaken this year was the Strategic Operational Review of the RASP Program. The review was conducted with a focus on the analysis of the imminent re-tender of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) contract. Pending the tender process, the information attained in the review will inform further discussion with the Board to determine the future of the RASP Program. This will be a key focus in planning for the coming year. IndividualisedIIInnndddiiivvviiiddduuuaaallliiissseeeddd SSSSuuuuppppppppoooorrrrttttssss ((((IIIISSSSPPPP)))) The ISP Program provides support to individuals in a range of settings, including their family home and independent living arrangements. The supports are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individuals and range from providing personal care and assistance, social and recreational activities and life skills development in various settings. This Financial year there has been a strong focus on reviewing individuals support packages in line with individual support plans based on the activities and supports that individuals require. Reviews have involved the active engagement of individuals, their families and networks and close collaboration with planners, funding bodies and allied professionals to ensure the right supports are in place. There is a need for continuous monitoring and review which requires consistent commitment and collaboration from all parties involved. We have worked steadfastly in ensuring that individuals and their families understand the nature of Individualised funding and what their opportunities and options are in ensuring they have the support they require. We will continue to work with DHS, the people we support and their families to establish a common understanding of the parameters and possibilities of individualised funding package allocations. Whilst this has been a challenge at times, it has resulted in positive outcomes for individuals, who can truly be more self-directed about the lifestyle they want and how this is best achieved. DDDDaaaayyyy SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeeessss It has been a very busy year in the Day Services, full of opportunities which have been truly driven and embraced by the individuals we support. The Members continue to be at the forefront of all that we do and achieve and continue to aspire to achieve. There has been a continued focus on quality improvement aligned with a strategic approach to the development of processes and systems for monitoring and reviewing the outcomes for individuals and their achievements and the supports which we provide. Mid year, a comprehensive review of the Day Services Programs and activity planning and resources allocated was undertaken. The main aim was to expand on the existing opportunities and redirect the focus to include a greater range of activities within a more equitable distribution of resources across the program. This was a key piece of work with a strong focus on getting the right supports for individuals and assuring that people were positively engaging in activities of their choice. New programs have provided fresh opportunities. Daily Programs have been restructured and operate all day, maximising the activity time significantly. There has been particular focus on the realignment of centre
  • 9. based programs. Cooking and Art Programs now operate five days per week to accommodate the needs of people with varied skills and support needs, a range of Art and Craft Programs and a tuck shop once a week. There has been an increase in communication and computer programs aligned with literacy, lifelong learning and pre vocational skills development. These are hugely popular and individuals have shown real dedication to the active literacy learning groups. Music Programs also operate five days a week with a music therapist one day a week over 2 sessions, a musical performer another day and various Karaoke, disco and musical percussion sessions. There continues to be a huge interest in sports and recreational activities within the local community. Netball, footy and bowling are very popular with many of our members being active team players at local community venues. Swimming and Sailability has once again been very popular with individuals enjoying many a day sailing at Jack Roper Reserve and various venues including Albert Park Lake, supported by the dedicated commitment of volunteers and BDS staff. The development of the BEEEP project at BDS has offered a range of fantastic opportunities for individuals in the Day Services Program, many whom have truly embraced the opportunities, very proudly taking carriage of a range of gardening, nursery and horticulture activities at BDS. Through the development of the Horticulture Therapy Program some great opportunities have arisen for Members. Between December and January a total of 30 Members accessed a number of sensory gardens located within reasonable proximity to BDS. The objective of these visits were to gain greater incite into successful community gardens, providing Members with ideas that can be developed here at BDS. Members have been actively involved in the planning and initial development of the Access for All Abilities Garden which should be completed early next year. The Horticulture Therapy Program operates 2 days per week with individuals learning basic horticultural knowledge, engaged in plant propagation and planting. Gardening programs continue to be popular providing many and varied opportunities for members to develop their skills in gardening and horticulture. These activities have been running four days per week consisting of Garden Club (Learning based program) and Work Crew (Practical work component). This provides Members an opportunity to learn about items such as OH&S in Garden Club and then put learnt skills into practice during Work Crew. Currently approximately 22 members are actively participating in either or both of these groups once per week to develop skills in OH&S and better understand how to use the equipment. The edible garden is well established with many of the individuals taking great pride in their produce which is used in the cooking program regularly. Students from Broadmeadows Special Developmental School (BSDS) continue to be supported by their teachers and BDS Members onsite while participating in gardening and horticulture programs here at BDS. We are in the process of finalizing a partnership with Kangan Batman TAFE to offer a number of components of the Certificate 1 in Work Education course to our Members who have expressed a very keen interest in being involved. This will be a great opportunity that we look forward to in the coming year. The Intensive Support Program currently provides supports to 12 individuals who require intensive levels of support. The team comprises 11 core dedicated staff who work across the program with all individuals. Individuals enjoy predominantly a range of community based recreational and educational activities of their choice, art and cookery activities. In the interest of building their social networks and relations with peers, individuals enjoyed some great group outings including a
  • 10. day out at the Geelong Water Park and a classic river cruise down the Yarra. Friday Night Social Group has once again been hugely popular. Members participated in a variety of sporting and musical events including Babba, Rock Legends, Cold Chisel, AC/DC and the Rock Goddess Show and evenings at AFL games. In July this year the Jeans for Genes annual fundraising event was held at BDS. This was a great event involving families and the local community. We had the honor of the event sponsored by our local Woolworths Hume Distribution Centre who made a significant contribution of foodstuffs for the morning tea. Staff from Woolworths attended the event. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Woolworths. BDS raised and donated funds for the charity which supports research into childhood genetic disorders. The highlight of September was the Annual Churinga Bombers V’s Brimbank Bulldogs Football match. Tony Azzopardi was awarded a medal and voucher from Rebel Sports, for being ‘Best on Ground’. Tony was overwhelmed by his win which was duly honored and congratulated by all his team mates. Once again Members participated in The Great Race Victoria, organised by Greyhound Racing Victoria. It was an exciting event this year in that the greyhound sponsored by BDS won the first heat at the Meadows. The Members enjoyed the community spirit and being part of such a community event. Our performing drama group “Dream on Productions” have had another busy and energizing year. Mid year they enjoyed a weekend at the “Dramarama” Camp in Maryborough, participating in various drama workshops. The group forged a strong partnership with Carinya Society culminating in a duel performance at the Awakenings Festival in Horsham last year where they performed “shipwrecked on a tropical island” followed by big celebrations at the Awakenings Ball. The Member Reference Group continues to be an active and focused group, with active membership and representation on the Northern Client Network run by VALID. This has afforded individuals with some great opportunities for self expression and attendance at forums and workshops on various informative topics. 20 Members attended the Human Rights Forum held at the Hume Global Learning Centre in December 2009, an initiative of the Hume Council. In building and sustaining partnerships with our local community a number of VCAL students from the local Penola College participated in work experience placement at BDS. It was a great experience for both the students and our Members who worked in a range of activities alongside each other from Penola College participating in Work Experience here at BDS. GGGGeeeerrrraaaallllddddiiiinnnneeee LLLLoooonnnngggg My name is Dwaine and this is my story. I have been at BDS for over a year and I have been working hard. It’s really good for me. I am very happy at BDS. Before I came to BDS I was at Broadmeadows Special Development School. I used to go to the gym at “Broadie” and do weights. I worked hard there for years. I remember my first day at BDS. I got the bus to BDS. I was excited and a little bit nervous seeing all my mates from the old school. I like the things I do at BDS, like mowing the lawns, whipper snipping, doing clean up and gardening work. This is what I like to do. I work at BRITE the other 3 days a week. I like all my mates here, all the boys, I have lots of mates. I like going out with staff, I like coming to BDS and I have fun at BDS. It’s a good laugh. I like working here with the men and the boys and I help other people out. In the future I would like to go to work at Dysons Bus Depot, maybe doing some bus cleaning. For now, I am happy at BDS.
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