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Our Journey
Annual Review 2012
‘The S
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He c yM
s Quentin Bryce
Special Olympics Australia
Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive Contents
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Special Olympics Australia............................................................................ 1
PO Box 62, Concord West 2138
From the Chair................................................................................................ 2
Telephone: 02 8116 9833 From the CEO.................................................................................................. 3
Toll Free: 1300 225 762 From the ASC.................................................................................................. 3
Email: info@specialolympics.com.au
Advancing Quality Sports and Competition............................................. 4
Web: www.specialolympics.com.au
Building Community Partnerships.............................................................. 8
Charitable Status Connecting Fans and Funds........................................................................10
Developing a Strong Leadership and Volunteer Culture...................... 15
Special Olympics Australia is a charity
with tax-exempt and deductible Establishing Sustainable Capabilities....................................................... 16
gift-recipient status granted by the Around the States........................................................................................ 17
Australian Taxation Office. We are Working Together........................................................................................20
registered with the Department Partners & Supporters.................................................................................21
of Gaming and Racing under the Our Programs................................................................................................22
Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991. Financial Information...................................................................................24
Our national fundraising licence
Cover Photo: Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO,
number is CFN14503 and our Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia with athletes Mel Eustace
ABN is 28 050 738 728. and Chris Bunton at the launch announcement of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Games. Ms Bryce is Patron of Special Olympics Australia. Photo by Peter Muhlbock,
Reporting Period Special Olympics Australia.
This Annual Review was published Back Cover Photo: Jan White (centre) looks after a houseful of Special Olympics
by Special Olympics Australia in athletes with her partner Marie Jones in Victoria. Jan’s daughter Heather, and twins
May 2013 and covers our activities Steven and Paul are all in the program. She looks after them, their partners and other
local athletes, while still regularly volunteering in the Special Olympics program.
from 1 January–31 December 2012. Photo by News Australia.
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Madeleine Elphick was one of our star athletes
in the IGA Future Champions campaign and she
showed her champion form when she returned
home from her first major competition – the
Junior National Games – with three gold and
two silver medals. Photo by Peter Muhlbock,
Special Olympics Australia.
Special Olympics Australia
About Us Our History The Future
Like our Olympic and Paralympic In 1963, Eunice Kennedy Shriver There are an estimated 500,000
counterparts, Special Olympics invited 75 children with an intellectual Australians living with an intellectual
believes in the power of sport to disability into her backyard to explore disability.
change lives. But we are very separate their talents through sport.
Every two hours another Australian
organisations who fulfil our vision in
This backyard camp quickly gained child is diagnosed and we have over
different ways.
momentum and Special Olympics 1,000 families on our waiting list.
While the Olympics and Paralympics was born.
To ensure we are able to provide
celebrate elite athletes, Special
Today, the global Special Olympics quality sports and lifestyle programs
Olympics is dedicated to supporting
movement supports over 4 million to as many athletes as possible a
people with an intellectual disability
athletes in 170 countries. clear road map for success has been
to reach their full potential through
outlined in our National Strategy
regular sports training and quality In Australia, Special Olympics has been
2012-2015.
competition, and we cater for people transforming the lives of people with
of all ages, all abilities and at all levels an intellectual disability since 1976, This strategy is centred on a framework
of competition. but we are at a critical point where we that allows us to give people with an
need more help to meet the demand intellectual disability opportunity,
People with an intellectual disability
for our services. choice and the possibility to reach
are recognised by the World Health
their personal best through sport.
Organisation (WHO) as the largest
disability community in the world, and
they are considered to be one of the
most socially-isolated groups. Our Strategic Framework 2012-2015
But through sport and a holistic
approach to athlete wellbeing, we are
breaking down barriers and allowing
people with an intellectual disability
to achieve their best.
As a registered charity, we rely on
an army of dedicated volunteers to
deliver our multi-sports program
and we are one of the most effective
grassroots social change movements
in the world.
Develop
‘Special Oly
a Strong Establish
mpics
makes m
e feel
like a cha
mpion.’
Madeleine Elphick, NSW
1
From the Chair
‘The practice of sport is a human right. So, I was delighted to see athletes Every week, 3,000 of these selfless
Every individual must have the possibility with an intellectual disability individuals give up their time to
of practising sport, without discrimination welcomed back into Paralympic provide some 22,000 annual training
of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, competition after a twelve-year and competition sessions. In all, they
which requires mutual understanding absence, and proud that some of our give an incredible 18,000 volunteer
with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and athletes were selected to represent hours per week and we could not exist
fair play.’ Olympic Charter Australia at the Games. This is just without them.
one of the many pathways that we
In 2012, the London Olympic and Whether they are a local coach or sit
encourage them to follow, but it is
Paralympic Games captured the on a committee, whether they are
the many benefits of regular sports
eyes of the sporting world in a way running a raffle or providing transport
participation that is our focus.
that only these two flagship events for athletes to attend training, it’s
can. But while this festival of sport Special Olympics exists to bring the those at the grassroots level who are
captured a large audience for a short joy of sport and social inclusion to driving our organisation forward.
period of time, millions of athletes as many athletes with an intellectual
To all athletes, families, partners,
with an intellectual disability around disability as possible, whether they
volunteers and coaches I say thank
the world continued to quietly achieve want to win a gold medal or have a
you. You make Special Olympics a
their personal best through the kick-around at regular training.
worthwhile and inspiring organisation
Special Olympics sporting program. It is with that in mind that we to be part of.
These athletes face many barriers launched our second, four-year
Thank you also to my colleagues on
to sports participation, which seems national strategy, which has a very
the National Board, the National
astounding here in Australia where clear purpose: to have at least 10,000
Council, State and Regional
sport is part of our daily lifestyle and athletes with an intellectual disability
Committees, and National and State
ingrained in our cultural identity. participating in our sports and
Selection Committees who provide
lifestyle programs by the end of 2015.
the framework for action.
The National Strategy 2012-2015,
Of course, we are also grateful to our
plots our pathway to success and
Principal Partner the Australian Sports
brings a clear vision to our team as
Commission for supporting our vision
we work together towards a common
that all Australians should be able to
goal, the health and well-being of
participate in sport at their level of
athletes and the many potential
choice. This belief is also expressed
athletes who could benefit from sport
by our key partners: IGA, Cisco,
and social activities.
Turnaround Management Association
Integral to our model are the inspiring (TMA), Law Enforcement Torch Run
and committed volunteers who (LETR), Gloria Jean’s Coffees, SAS and
deliver our program. News Australia.
Next year is shaping up to be one
of our busiest, and we look forward
to working collaboratively with our
stakeholders to achieve success.
The power of Special Olympics is
something very dear to my heart
as I have two sons in the program,
volunteer in my local Special Olympics
program and in the Special Olympics
spirit of fun and friendship, I also made
a special appearance at the Junior
National Games (photo opposite).
Mark Streeting
Chair
Special Olympics Australia
Special Olympics Australia Chairman, Mark Streeting had a close
encounter with our mascot Soey the Joey, at the Junior National
2 Games. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia.
From the CEO From the ASC
2012 was an incredible year for I am proud that in selecting our
Special Olympics Australia with many Australian team, we had many more
achievements, fabulous competitions athletes to choose from because,
across the country and exciting in accordance with our National
new developments, including the Strategy, we have increased our Message from the Australian Sports Commission
announcement that Australia will host athlete numbers. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has two core goals -
ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting
the inaugural Special Olympic Asia Many of our 7,726 participants are arena, and increasing Australians’ participation in sport.
Pacific Games 2013. young athletes who are following
These two clear objectives are mutually reinforcing –
international success inspires Australians to participate in sport,
This will be the largest event for a lifelong journey of sports and greater participation helps nurture our future champions.
Sport not only inspires and unites, it also promotes community
people with an intellectual disability participation and better health. involvement, cohesion and active lifestyles.
to be held in Australia, and we will I met one of these young champions Australians are inspired by success on the world sporting
stage – it’s central to who we are as a nation. The 2012
field our largest national team ever. at the Special Olympics Junior London Olympics showed that the standards required for elite
international success keep increasing relentlessly. Traditional
In December 2013, over 400 National Games. His name is Tristan competitors keep getting better, and rising countries have
Aussie athletes with an intellectual Grunsell. At just eight years of age, become forces to be reckoned with in many of our stronghold
sports. If we want to continue to enjoy the success we expect,
Tristan has infectious confidence and
disability will celebrate sport, ability, we need to respond to this new environment in circumstances
is wise beyond his years. where Government funding for high performance sport is likely
acceptance and friendship with 2,000 to be constrained at current levels.
athletes from over 32 countries… At the Closing Ceremony of the This means we need to raise the bar ourselves in everything
in our backyard. Games, I asked him why he liked we do in high performance sport - our talent identification and
development, coaching, sports science, use of technology and
The founder of our global Special Special Olympics and he said, ‘ innovation, and the management and administration structures
that support our athletes. It is fundamental to success that we
Olympics movement, Eunice Kennedy Special Olympics helps you do the set the same standards of excellence and accountability in all
Shriver started this momentum things you are capable of and that of these areas that we expect of our athletes on competition
day. The ASC, which is investing a record $170 million this year
when she invited 75 children with an means you can be outstanding.’ in high performance programs, has the responsibility to ensure
that we have high performance support structures in place to
intellectual disability into her own Tristan, you are outstanding, and so enable high performance sporting success. We have significant
backyard in 1963. are the thousands of other athletes work to do on these fronts. Our partner sports can expect
much sharper focus by the ASC in future on best practice
Now it is the time for Australian who share your perseverance and governance and administration, intellectual property ownership,
athlete management and support structures and general
athletes with an intellectual disability talents through our program accountabilities by the sports.
to shine. every week. Despite recent events that have impacted upon the integrity
of sport, it is important to emphasise that our commitment to
Thank you to the many Special elite international sporting success will never compromise our
Olympics Australia volunteers commitment to integrity in sport. Our belief in, and requirement
for sports to uphold, the values of fair and honest competition
who make this happen. is inviolable.
Importantly, the ASC is investing $120 million this year to
Gill Stapleton promote grassroots participation in sport throughout Australia
Chief Executive Officer and to continue a suite of successful national programs
such as the Active After-school Communities program.
Special Olympics Australia Increased community sport participation has a profound
long term dividend, and remains a vital objective of the ASC
notwithstanding the challenges in high performance sport.
The ASC looks forward to working in collaboration with the
sport sector to encourage more people into sport and to drive
Australia’s continued sporting success.
Mr John Wylie AM
Chairman
Board of the Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission
is investing $120 million this year to
promote grassroots participation in
sport throughout Australia. Increased
community sport participation has a
profound long term dividend, and
remains a vital objective of the ASC.
Gill Stapleton, Special Olympics Australia CEO was inspired
by the words of eight-year-old Special Olympics competitor,
Tristan Grunsell (Hunter Valley, NSW). Photo by Peter
Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. 3
Advancing Quality Sport and Competition
We pride ourselves on providing regular The Community Sports Link Program
sport, quality competition pathways now operates in all Special Olympics ATHLETES
and lifestyle programs for athletes with
an intellectual disability and in 2012
states and territories and continues
to attract corporate volunteers who 7,726
our sports calendar was packed with enjoy the accessibility of the event-
based model. 2011-2012 CHANGE
opportunities, giving athletes plenty of
choice in how they participate in the +35%
Special Olympics Australia program. Advancing Sports Partnerships +1,956
Special Olympics Australia works
Increasing Participation closely with our Principal Partner,
the Australian Sports Commission,
In 2012, we increased the number of
as well as state and national sports
athletes participating in our year-round
sports program from 5,770 to 7,726.
organisations and disability partners, ATHLETE GROWTH
to maintain best practice, strengthen
While this puts us in reach of our target
of 10,000 athletes by 2015, high non-
competition pathways, celebrate 2012 7,726
success and develop partnerships that
participation rates remain a challenge.
promote sport for all. 2011 5,770
Growth In All Sports Nationally we have strong
relationships with:
2010 4,186
The increase in athlete numbers was
felt across all of our sixteen official − Basketball Australia 2009 3,672
sports. Ten pin bowling, aquatics (Helping Hoops)
(swimming) and basketball remain 2008 2,717
our top three sports, with the largest − Bocce Federation of Australia
growth in participation seen in alpine − Cricket Australia (In2 Cricket)
skiing, snowboarding, gymnastics
and tennis. Equestrian is our newest − Disabled WinterSport Australia 2015 TARGET
sport and is now offered in six states.
Outside of our official sports, some
− Football Federation Australia 10,000
local programs also offer popular
recreational activities such as dance.
− Golf Australia
Athletes
− Gymnastics Australia
Creating Communities − Sailability
Special Olympics Australia accredited − Softball Australia
ATHLETES BY REGION
five new regional programs in 2012 − Swimming Australia WA ACT
increasing our number of local 6% 2%
programs to 57. Although we do − Tennis Australia NSW
not have an official program in the − Tenpin Bowling Australia VIC 28%
Northern Territory we welcomed 20%
eight affiliated athletes to the Junior − Yachting Australia.
National Games, thanks to our
Star Support for Swimmers
long-term partnership with Total REGION NT
Recreation NT. The team returned Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist
ACCREDITED
PROGRAMS
57
POPULAR SPORTS
% of participating athletes
Athletics
5%
Football Tenpin
Bowling
6% 26%
Tennis
7%
SPORTS
Basketball
19% Aquatics
21%
HIGHEST % GROWTH
2012 INCREASE
Winter Sports* 57%
Gymnastics 38%
Tennis 32%
*Winter Sports includes Alpine skiing,
figure skating and snowboarding.
Six-year old Cairns local, Josh had never
experienced Special Olympics until his sister
heard a radio ad promoting the Trans Tasman
Tournament in Cairns in October 2012. So she
brought him along to the athletics competition,
where to their delight Josh was invited to
participate in a unified relay.
Photo by WinkiPoP Media. 5
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Advancing Quality Sport and Competition (continued)
Expanding Opportunities World Winter Games Junior National Games
We continue to provide quality In May 2012, we announced that five Over 250 athletes with an intellectual
competition pathways to those athletes and three officials would disability aged fifteen and under
athletes who wish to compete and represent Australia at the Special participated in the Junior National
because of our divisioning process – Olympics World Winter Games 2013 Games in Newcastle NSW from 6-10
which allows athletes to compete in South Korea. This is the first time December 2012. They came from all
with those of similar ability – an Australian team has been selected states and territories and competed
athletes of all abilities can access to compete in snow sports at a World in aquatics (swimming), athletics,
our competition pathways. Winter Games and only the second basketball, cricket, football (soccer)
time Special Olympics Australia has and tennis. The Games were declared
Asia Pacific Games attended the event. The first was in open by Michael Gallacher, Minister
In March, Newcastle NSW was 1997, when we sent a floor-hockey for Police and Emergency Services,
announced as the host-city for the team to Canada. In preparation and Minister for the Hunter.
inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific for these Games, the team was
While this was the third Junior
Games in 2013. At the Games, 2,000 supported by Disabled WinterSport
National Games there were a number
Special Olympics athletes from over Australia (DWA).
of firsts. For the first time:
32 countries will compete across nine Australia is now hoping to field a team
sports. Team Australia will be our − athletes participated in a
at the 2017 World Winter Games to
largest national team ever with 400 non-competitive event prior to
be held in Austria. These Games are
athletes and more than 100 officials. competition to experience new
expected to attract 3,000 athletes
skills and prepare for competition
from 110 countries.
Other New Pathways − GymAbility sessions were made
Two other major competitions have Trans Tasman Tournament available to all athletes
been added to our 2013 competition From 8-12 October 2012, the second − a unified basketball game was
calendar thanks to partnerships Trans Tasman Tournament, opened by held at the Closing Ceremony
secured in 2012. Because of funding Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary
from the ACT Government and Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, − a 400m track time was endorsed
Canberra 100 the inaugural Canberra was held in Cairns, Queensland. At the by Athletics Australia as a
Centenary Swimming Competition tournament over 300 athletes with an national record
will be held for over 400 athletes intellectual disability from Australia − Special Olympics athlete leaders
from Australia and Japan. Special and New Zealand competed in acted as team officials, mentors
Olympics South Australia will also host athletics, basketball, football (soccer) and ambassadors.
a national 20/20 Cricket Tournament and tenpin bowling. The purpose
thanks to a partnership with Cricket of the Trans Tasman Tournament is The financial success of the event will
South Australia and there are plans to provide more opportunities for see funds invested into programs in
to make this an annual event. athletes to compete in our most the local area and we expect many of
popular sports. We are pleased the volunteers to fill roles at the Asia
that the 2012 event generated a Pacific Games.
surplus that will be invested into
the new Special Olympics Far North World Summer Games
Queensland program. Los Angeles, USA has been announced
as the host city for the next Special
Macau Golf International Olympics World Summer Games
In July 2012, four athletes and three in 2015. The Australian team to
officials represented Australia at the compete at the Games will be
inaugural Special Olympics Macau selected based on performances at
Golf International and six athletes the Special Olympics National Games
and three officials were selected to in Melbourne in 2014. These National
represent Australia at the 2013 event, Games will be our biggest ever with
expanding competition pathways over 1,000 athletes.
for Australian golfers with an
intellectual disability.
Twelve-year old Chloe Powick from Central Coast NSW has been participating in Special Olympics Australia
for five years and is a keen footballer. She also enjoys a range of our other sports and recreational activities,
including dance. Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special Olympics Australia. 7
Building Community Partnerships
Our holistic approach to athlete well- − ‘Rusty’ Nelligan (Western − Western Australia has expanded
being includes the provision of health, Australia) and Steven White their university-based program
leadership and youth initiatives which (Victoria) were awarded the to offer cooking and healthy
we deliver in partnership with corporate, EKS Award, an annual award eating classes
community and disability groups, as well to recognise the work of
− A national Facebook page was
as government agencies. athlete leaders
launched to promote, share and
− NSW, Queensland and South celebrate the achievements of
Creating Leaders Australia included senior athlete leaders.
Through our Athlete Leadership athletes as team officials in
Programs (ALPs), Special Olympics their delegations for the Junior Improving Health
athletes develop skills that help them National Games The Healthy Athletes program gives
build confidence, gain independence, Special Olympics athletes access to
− Eight enthusiastic athlete
get jobs and become mentors and free professional health screenings so
ambassadors were highly visible
leaders within their communities. that they can be physically fit to train,
at the Junior National Games,
64 athletes across Australia graduated speaking at the Opening Ceremony, compete and live life to the full.
from the leadership program in 2012 presenting medals and hosting VIPs In 2012, Healthy Athletes was held
and by 2015 we aim to have at least at the Junior National Games and
− NSW, Tasmania and Victoria
400 active athlete leaders. Notable at major events in Victoria, South
engaged university students to
achievements in 2012 were: Australia and the ACT. At the Junior
act as mentors and each state
− Queensland athlete Ben Haack, has held their first graduation National Games, there were over 170
was elected as the Athlete ceremony for athlete leaders screenings for eyes, teeth and feet.
Representative to the Board of Last year we welcomed two new
− A Special Olympics Australia
Special Olympics Australia Clinical Directors, Colleen Condon
representative attended a
− The National Board and all State fully-funded, international ALPs (Health Promotion) and Kerrie-Ann
and Territory Boards now have conference in Thailand to share Punshon (Special Smiles), bringing
a qualified athlete leader on best practice the number of internationally-trained
their committee Clinical Directors in Australia to seven.
8Cops Are Tops! Celebrating NDIS
In 2012, the Special Olympics On 26 October 2012, Special Olympics
community celebrated International Australia hosted a number of
Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) DisibiliTEA’s and advocacy campaigns
with a number activities across the to raise awareness of the National
country. Special Olympics Australia Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
celebrated the day with the start of
Special Olympics Australia supports
the Law Enforcement Torch Run for
the scheme with our Chair, Mark
the Junior National Games.
Streeting offering this endorsement,
Senator Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport; ‘We welcome the NDIS framework as
The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister it will enlarge the possibilities for a
for Employment and Workplace better, more complete and inclusive
‘Special O
Relations; and Senator Jan McLucas, life for people with an intellectual
lympics
makes me
feel proud.’
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities disability and we will continue to play
and Carers joined us at a ceremony in our role in this process.’
front of Parliament House in Canberra.
Craig Muhlb
Early Intervention ock, NSW
The first official Young Athletes
program was launched in Victoria in
The first Australian team to be selected for
February 2012 with another program
snow sports at a Special Olympics World
added to the state sports calendar Winter Games were: (L-R): Bryce Fuller
later in the year. Young Athletes is an (QLD), Nicole Bartley (QLD), Nicole Harris
innovative sports-play program for (NSW), Luke Forster (QLD), Craig Muhlbock
children with an intellectual disability (NSW). Photo by Peter Muhlbock, Special
aged between two and eight and was Olympics Australia.
made possible by volunteers from
Mattel. Based on these two pilots, and
available funding, the program will be
rolled out in other states.
9Connecting Fans and Funds
FUNDING INCOME Special Olympics Australia, and the Fundraising Events
Special Olympics Gold Coast Blue Fundraising events across the country
Brigade also teamed up with IGA to continue to raise much needed funds
Sports Other Income (Fees)
promote our national partnership at
Competitions
7% for the organisation and we thank
29% Down (39%) the annual IGA Expo. our many partners for the success of
Up 8%
New Gold Partner these events.
In 2012, Cisco Systems Australia joined Sports Lunch
us as a national gold partner with a The Turnaround Management
four-year commitment to provide Association (TMA) Sports Lunch has
INCOME integral IT solutions giving us the become a highlight of our annual
BY TYPE opportunity to carry out essential event calendar and in 2012 we
technical improvements across all celebrated eight years of this iconic
levels of the organisation. Cisco event. Together with TMA we now
staff are active in our corporate offer corporate business events and
Fundraising Revenue volunteering program too. networking functions in Brisbane,
Government & Grants
19% 45% Of the partnership, Richard Kitts, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which
Up 29%
Up 12% Vice-President Cisco Systems Australia raised over $175,000 for
and New Zealand said, ‘Our partnership our organisation last year.
% Share of income in 2012 with Special Olympics Australia Our friends at TMA have now raised
% Performance against 2011
creates many opportunities for over $1.3 million since
staff volunteering, engagement our official partnership
and team events across the country. began in 2006.
Special Olympics Australia continues Next year one of the biggest
to turn passive support into action by Laugh Out Loud
opportunities will be the Special Over 800 Sydney and
encouraging collaborative working Olympics Asia Pacific Games.’ Melbourne fans and business
relationships and mutually-beneficial
Law Enforcement Torch Run supporters started their day
partnerships which allow us to deliver
Outside of the many torch run with a laugh at our comedy
innovative marketing activities and
events our law enforcement partners breakfast supported
fundraising campaigns.
deliver across the country, the Law by ANZ and Lexus of
Enforcement Torch Run for Special Parramatta.
Partnerships Olympics generated $180,000 in
IGA Supports Future Champions Variety Dinner
donations for state programs in 2012. Our biggest annual
In August, IGA launched the Future
Champions campaign in support of Congratulations to Detective event is held in August
Special Olympics Australia and Little Superintendent Scott Whyte of the each year and the
Athletics Australia. The campaign, NSW Police Force on his election Special Olympics Dance
which showcased some of our to the Law Enforcement Torch Run Group are the stars
young Special Olympics athletes, International Executive Council as of the show.
ran for a three-week period across the Oceania Region Coordinator. Golf Days
television, radio, online media and This is a key role in a working In 2012, over ten
through in-store promotions. During partnership that began in the US in corporate golf days
the campaign the profits from the 1981 and has raised over $400 million continued to provide
purchase of specific IGA Signature for the global movement. an attractive way to
and catalogue products raised funds Corporate Volunteers fundraise. In October,
for both organisations and Special In 2012, more corporate supporters two major events held
Olympics Australia received $160,000 enjoyed volunteering at our Community in partnership with the
to support community sports and Sports Link events, including staff IGA/Cavallaro Group
schools programs. from Cisco Systems Australia, HP, News and Gloria Jean’s Coffees
According to Michele Teague, General Australia, Adecco Group, PwC, Sales raised $80,000 to support
Manager Marketing, Metcash Food Force, SAS, McGrathNichol, ANZ Bank, the national program as
& Grocery, ‘Our national Future Metcash IGA, Moore Stephens and well as local groups. Both
Champions promotion was a major Ferrier Hodgson. events are now part of our
success for the IGA business. Over annual fundraising calendar.
Volunteers from Bupa also supported Supporting these events is
1,427 stores supported the campaign over 100 young Special Olympics
to raise much needed funds to allow Srixon and Loudmouth Clothing
athletes to enjoy the Sanitarium who donate equipment for
more young athletes to discover their Weet-bix TRYathlon series in major
personal best.’ our golf events.
cities across Australia.
10Carl O’Farrell is an energetic teenager who loves swimming, football and tenpin bowling. Carl says he likes Special Olympics, ‘ because it makes me feel like other kids and I don’t have to worry about what I can’t do. I can compete to the best of my ability and make new friends.’ His proud dad is also a big fan of the program, and both continue to support our fundraising and awareness campaigns. They are shown here at the DisabiliTea held in Sydney Olympic Park and Carl was also one of the stars of the IGA Future Champions campaign. Photo by News Australia. 11
Connecting Fans and Funds (continued)
Grant Funding – $15,550 - Government of South Special Olympics Charity Cup
With a coordinated approach to grant Australia - Office for Recreation The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
submissions we were able to raise over and Sport vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL clash
$1.1 million across the organisation at ANZ Stadium in June 2012 was our
– $44,358 - State Government of
in 2012. Our new grants guideline first Special Olympics Charity Cup. Both
Victoria - Department of Planning
policies, toolkit and technology teams showed support for our athletes
and Community Development
continue to improve our success, and by asking fans to make a donation to
our tracking and acquittal processes – $33,000 - Healthway (WA) the corporate volunteers from SAS
are delivering accurate and transparent shaking buckets around the
reporting to our funding partners. Fundraising Campaigns stadium. The event was
Diversifying our funding and driving sponsored by Retravision.
Special Olympics Australia also
improved awareness of Special
secured $84,206 from the Australian
Olympics continues with our external Marketing & Communications
Government Department of Families, Award-Winning Communications
partnerships and appeals.
Housing, Community Services and Special Olympics Australia, in
Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for Kilimanjaro Challenge
collaboration with our long-term
volunteer development across Inspired by Salihin bin Sinai, the first
supporters at Sefiani Communications
seventeen regions. Special Olympics athlete from the
Group, were highly commended by the
Asia-Pacific region to climb to the
The St George Foundation also Public Relations Institute of Australia
peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa,
generously provided $114,000 for the (PRIA) at their annual awards for the
a team of Australians spent 2012
Junior National Games. successful launch announcement
training to match his achievement
of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific
while raising money for Special
State Government Olympics Australia. Board members,
Games, which was held at the Sydney
Relationships Opera House.
Mark Streeting and Kim Bryan
In 2012, building state government were just two of the adventurers. By hosting competitions of critical
relations and funding partnerships Collectively our team raised $92,000 mass, particularly in regional centres,
was crucial in developing local to support our programs. Special Olympics can extend our
programs and building volunteer partnership opportunities, create
Gift Voucher Books
capacity. Thank you to the following awareness and build more capacity
Sales of our Little Star gift voucher
for your contribution: to open doors.
books achieved 59% growth on 2011.
– $30,000 - ACT Government Of the $200,000+ raised for Special According to NSW Premier, Barry
Olympics, $101,608 was donated back O’Farrell, whose government have
– $10,000 - ACT Government -
to local programs to support sports provided funding of $1 million to host
Territory & Municipal Services -
development, volunteering, coaching the Games, ‘The economic impact of
Sport and Recreation
and athlete expenses. As a result of the Asia Pacific Games to Newcastle
– $1 million - NSW Government the program the national office have and the Hunter region is estimated at
for Special Olympics Asia received new athlete, volunteer and $10 million.’
Pacific Games supporter interest.
Our Patron
– $250,000 - Newcastle City Council Mater Lottery Special Olympics Australia is
for Special Olympics Asia An ongoing partnership with Mater proud to have Her Excellency, the
Pacific Games Lotteries was piloted in 2012 and honourable Ms Quentin Bryce AC,
is expected to raise much needed CVOA, Governor-General of the
– $17,185 - NSW Government Commonwealth of Australia as
funds to support Victoria and
Office of Communities, our Patron. Ms Bryce gives very
national development until 2016.
Sport and Recreation generously of her time to support
Online Fundraising Technology
– $200,000 - NSW Government Special Olympics athletes and we were
Donation and games appeals are
Family & Community Services, honoured that she made the official
just some of the campaigns running
Ageing, Disability and Home Care announcement that Australia would
through our in-house technology, with
host the inaugural Special Olympics
– $120,000 - Queensland the Trans Tasman Tournament and
Asia Pacific Games and that her
Government Department of the Junior National Games appeals
prominent public position ensured
National Parks, Recreation, raising over $65,000 in donations.
great media coverage of the event.
Sport and Racing Our technology tools are also being
Brady Lum, President of Special
used by our members and partners to
– $174,200 - Queensland Olympics International also shared a
support community fundraising.
Government - Office of Liquor video message.
and Gaming Regulation
If a picture says a thousand words there is no need to explain that young
athlete, Joshua Smith is proud of his achievements in Special Olympics.
12 This is where our funds go to. Photo by Geoff Windsor.Project Local
To give local programs a fundraising,
marketing and communications
channel to help them connect fans
and raise funds, Special Olympics
Australia launched an official web
page for each of our 57 accredited
regional programs. Through these
pages, people can donate directly to
their local Special Olympics sports
program. Toolkits were provided to
help regions promote their new web
presence, as well as maintain and
share local information with their
community and members.
Personal Best Creative
Our personal best marketing and
messaging platform translates the
spirit and goals of our athletes,
volunteers and supporters and
runs across all print, online and
communications resources. Thanks to
Cato Brand Partners the personal best
message has quickly become part of
our language across the organisation.
Social Media Success
Special Olympics Australia have
strategically used a variety of social
media channels to promote our
successes and share news so we were
delighted to be named as one of the
top ten not-for-profit online media
users in the Wirth Consulting report,
State of Social Media Use in Australian
Non-Profit Organisations.
13While athletes with an intellectual
disability are our focus, we couldn’t
deliver our programs without our
fantastic volunteers. Photo by
Ross Holmes, The Light Platform.
14Developing a Strong Leadership and Volunteer Culture
By working as a unified organisation, Volunteer Development Online Accreditation
celebrating our achievements and Special Olympics Australia are All regional and state Special Olympics
establishing clear processes we encourage looking to create a Volunteer Toolkit programs are reviewed every two
people to give freely of their time and training schedule based on the years to ensure that they meet our
and position ourselves as an attractive successful roll-out of these tools in accreditation policy and uphold
place for volunteer leaders. Victoria in 2012. This will include an the quality standards expected by
update of our online development the global organisation. In 2012,
Celebrating Athlete Leaders modules which have been accessed accreditation applications could be
Each year Special Olympics Australia by 4,000 unique users to date. completed online, which significantly
presents two key awards to celebrate reduced administration time and
A revamped Members Area of our
the dedication of volunteers and the paperwork for both volunteers
website has already been launched
determination and courage of athletes. and staff.
to assist volunteers in accessing
The EKS Award is presented to an important Special Olympics
athlete, or athletes, who have shown information, such as coaching guides,
great leadership skills both on and off policies and publications. Hall of Fame
the field. The award, named in honour 2012 Norm Maroney APM, OAM (NSW)
of Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS), the Volunteer Opportunities 2011 Robyn Cook OAM (VIC)
founder of the global Special Olympics Major competitions give Special 2010 Susan Grealy (QLD)
movement, is presented in September Olympics volunteers and coaches 2009 Rex Langthorne AM (NSW)
to coincide with EKS Day celebrations. opportunities to develop their team 2008 Alan Burke (VIC)
management skills, experience the 2007 Eric Jones OAM (VIC)
In 2012, we had two very deserving
thrill of being part of a representative 2007 Kurt Kraushofer OAM (VIC)
winners Steven White (Victoria) and
team and celebrate their role with 2006 Barry Easy OAM (NSW)
‘Rusty’ Nelligan (Western Australia).
athletes and fellow volunteers. As our 2006 Marian York (QLD)
Both athletes have participated
competition calendar grows, there 2005 Robyn Hanson OAM (TAS)
in Special Olympics for more than
are now plenty more opportunities to 2004 Anna-Louise Kassulke (QLD)
twenty years, they are active
be part of a delegation, whether that 2003 Jan Sharp OAM (VIC)
members of our Athlete Leadership
be at state, national or international 2002 Leon Burwell OAM (NSW)
Programs and have represented
level. And our National Selection 2001 Carol Tanner OAM (TAS)
Australia on the international stage.
Committee ensures that the selection 2000 Des Renford MBE, OHC (NSW)
Celebrating Volunteers of officials for these opportunities is
fair and transparent. EKS Award Winners
Norm Maroney from NSW is the
2012 Steven White (VIC)
fifteenth volunteer to be inducted
into the Special Olympics Australia
A Decade Of Selections 2012 Rusty Nelligan (WA)
In 2012, we celebrated ten years 2011 Andrew Williams (VIC)
Hall of Fame, an honour given annually
of the National Selection Committee, 2010 John Faulkner (QLD)
to a volunteer who has shown long-
which was established to ensure rigorous 2009 Saxon Graham (NSW)
term dedication to the organisation.
and transparent processes for team 2008 Gabrielle Clark (NSW)
Norm was a popular choice. His selections. This volunteer committee 2008 Kelly Wren (NSW)
nomination was not only supported also selects candidates for professional 2007 Christopher Farmer (SA)
by athletes, families and fellow development opportunities as well as
volunteers, but also by police the recipients of our key annual awards. Athlete Board
colleagues, including NSW Police Representatives
Commissioner Andrew Scipione. Making Volunteering Easier Ben Haack (National)
Norm was recognised for establishing Many of our volunteers wear Allister Peek (ACT)
and developing the Special Olympics multiple hats because they are Barry Cross (TAS)
Sydney South (NSW) program, passionate about what they do, but Jeff Knight (TAS)
creating a sustainable state we recognise that this can lead to Brad Osborne (WA)
committee in NSW, inspiring the volunteer burnout. So, through our Jason Nelson (NSW)
strong partnership with the Law new accreditation model we are Kale Files (VIC)
Enforcement Torch Run in NSW and developing a culture where volunteers Kim Flannigan (SA)
for his role on the inaugural National are encouraged to fill one role. Tom Roy (QLD)
Selection Committee, among many Not only will this support each
other notable achievements. volunteer in being able to manage
their tasks it also helps our
committees work most efficiently.
In addition, we are actively seeking
new volunteers through schools,
universities and corporate partners. 15Establishing Sustainable Capabilities
Working as a unified organisation, New Board Members
ensuring effective management and In 2012, we officially welcomed
financial processes are critical if we are Michael Hogan, Nigel Milan AM and
to reach our athlete growth target. Ben Haack to the Special Olympics
Australia Board of Directors. We
Our Structure also farewelled former Chair, Rex
With 3,000 volunteers and 57 regional Langthorne AO after serving the
committees we have a framework maximum term as a Board member
to deliver sport at a local level. and Jacinta Baldwin, former Vice-
Through seven state and territory Chair who resigned to pursue an
committees and staff we have overseas opportunity.
the administrative support for
these regions, and at a national Games Management
office level we organise In 2012, representatives from Special
and manage national and Olympics Australia welcomed
international competition colleagues from Special Olympics New
pathways, as well as Zealand and Special Olympics Samoa
service the key areas for a three-day training seminar on
of fundraising and the international Games Management
finance, governance, System (GMS). GMS is a competition
communications, tool that manages electronic entries,
marketing and divisioning, results and reporting
technology. and has been used effectively in
Australia at National and State Games.
Training was delivered by GMS-expert
Reuben Silva from Special Olympics
International supporting the global
plan to have all accredited programs
GMS-capable by mid-2013.
New Staff Policies
To maintain annual labour costs at
a minimum and implement policies
in areas that need to be covered,
a comprehensive Staff Handbook
was provided to all staff across the
country outlining a unified set of
procedures and requirements for
anyone employed by Special Olympics
Australia.
Financial Planning
To ensure that we are working
together in using the best
financial practice at all levels of
the organisation, Special Olympics
Australia rolled-out a national
Finance Manual to treasurers of all
state, territory and local programs,
which included templates for annual
budgeting. Annual budgets are now
required from all regions and states as
part of Special Olympics accreditation.
Adrian Salvatore (Victoria) in training for the Trans Tasman
16 Tournament in Cairns. Photo by News Australia.Around the States
New South Wales Queensland Victoria
‘Congratulations to all of our regions ‘This year, Queensland has seen ‘2012 was a successful year due to our
and the many dedicated volunteers exceptional growth in athletes, sports Board, state office and local regions
who give their time each week for the and regions. Nearly every weekend there working together. While there will
benefit of people with intellectual has been a regional sports competition never be a limit to what we want to
disability. As NSW Chair, I am proud to and next year we will host the first achieve for our athletes, everyone
see how far we have come over the past clustered State Games. This is possible should feel very proud of their
12 months and 2013 promises to be because coaches, committee members, efforts.’ Carl Walsh, Chair, Special
even better.’ Peter Wren, Chair Special staff and the State Board continue to Olympics Victoria.
Olympics NSW. work together.’ Greg Bartley, Chair,
Special Olympics Queensland. Highlights
Highlights
− Increased athlete numbers by 59%.
− Increased athlete numbers by 26%. Highlights
− Increased athlete numbers by 110%. − Held three multi-sports State
− Launched the North Coast and
Games, with one including a
Illawarra regions and welcomed − Launched two new regions in
back Central West. Healthy Athletes program.
Logan and Mackay.
− Launched our Annual Sports − Increased the number of regional
− Added four new sports to our weekly
Calendar with guests including competitions by 15%.
program, bringing our official sports
The Hon Graham Annesley MP to 13. − Sent state teams to the
Minister for Sport and Recreation.
− Hosted a State Games with ten Trans Tasman Tournament in
− Held our first multi-sports sports, thanks to Sunshine Coast Queensland and the Junior
State Games in Shoalhaven City Council. National Games in NSW.
with five sports.
− Hosted the second Trans Tasman − Launched our second Young
− Hosted the inaugural Trin Taber
Tournament in Cairns. Athletes program.
Cricket Cup due to a generous
donation of $200K from − Launched a winter sports program − Conducted 46 Community Sports
NSW Minister for Disability, in partnership with the Gold Link multi-week programs.
Andrew Constance. Coast Department of Sport and
Recreation with three Queensland − Hosted twelve corporate
− Held a Community Sports Link volunteering days with Adecco,
Grand Final Day at Allianz Stadium athletes selected to represent
Australia at the 2013 World Bupa and Booz&Co.
to celebrate International Day of
People with Disability. Winter Games. − Established a committee to
− Received $125,000 from our − Launched a sports program ensure fair selections for
partners at the Law Enforcement specifically for disability service state competitions.
Torch Run (LETR). providers.
− Rolled-out training of the
− Partnered with Commonwealth − Received funding to support Volunteer Management Toolkit
Bank to secure $9000 for 30 schools to take part in the to all regions.
Community Sports Link in western Community Sports Link program
and north-western Sydney. which will expand in 2013. − Congratulated Victorian athlete
Steven White who shared the
− Partnered with Newcastle − Congratulated Queensland
EKS Award for leadership.
Permanent to promote Community athlete Ben Haack who was
Sports Link in the Hunter region. elected to the National Board. − Held an inaugural Chinese New
− Congratulated former NSW Chair − Welcomed Tom Roy as the athlete Year Charity Football Shield.
Norm Moroney who was inducted representative to the Queensland − Received $123,000 in grant funding.
into the Special Olympics Australia State Board.
Hall of Fame. − Created a forum for regional
− Hosted twelve internships for Chairs to share ideas.
− Welcomed cricketer Pat Cummins university students at the
as a NSW Sports Ambassador. state office.
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‘There have been numerous successes
this year, but we’re especially pleased
to have increased athlete numbers,
particularly among young athletes
which has lowered our ageing athlete
demographic. Both volunteers and
athletes from all regions are to be
congratulated on their participation
and assistance in executing our
strategic plan.’ Peter Flood, Chair,
Special Olympics Tasmania
Highlights
− Increased athlete numbers by 13%.
− Hosted three multi-sports State
Games and three single sport
State Games.
− Held 27 Community Sports Link
events across all regions.
− Delivered 30 sports programs.
− Changed our ageing demographic,
with the majority of our athletes
now between 10-19 years of age.
− Held our first Athlete Leadership
Programs graduation ceremony.
− Relaunched the annual Carol
Tanner Award.
Patrick Francis from Special Olympics
Melbourne West loves tenpin bowling and
swimming, and in 2012 he represented Victoria
in bowling at the Trans Tasman Tournament
where he returned home with a bronze medal in
team competition. Outside of Special Olympics,
Patrick is also a talented and award-winning
artist. Photo by News Australia
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18 www.specialolympics.com.au/tasWestern Australia South Australia Australian Capital Territory
‘I would like to congratulate each and ‘2012 was a year of transition, but also ‘In the coming year we will start clubs
every one of you on your achievements of achievement. We have localised the in areas that do not have a Special
in 2012. Your prowess and passion have National Strategy to achieve growth Olympics program and move into
resulted in many great moments and and make a greater impact in our winter sports competition. We are also
a growing public profile for Special state. We are also developing great proud to host the Canberra Centenary
Olympics in WA.’ Canon Richard partnerships with the government Swimming Competition, a first of its
Pengelley, Chair, Special Olympics
and business community to create a kind, and our athletes can’t wait to take
Western Australia.
sustainable program. ’ Roseanne Healy, part in the Asia Pacific Games.’ Glenn
Chair, Special Olympics South Australia. Keys, Chair, Special Olympics ACT.
Highlights
− Increased athletes numbers by
Highlights Highlights
6.5% and volunteers by 52%.
− Increased athlete numbers by 18%. – Increased athlete numbers by 37%.
− Increased schools participation
in the Community Sports Link − Hosted 22 Community Sports Link − Added gymnastics and cricket to
program by 21%. events across every region directly the weekly sports program with
resulting in 62 new athletes. both sports funded by the state
− Increased individual student
− Hosted our first State of Origin sports organisations.
participation in the Community
Sports Link program by 33%. against Western Australia with − Hosted three multi-sports State
− Hosted the first multi-sports State athletes competing in five sports, Games with Healthy Athletes
Games overseen by a new State plus Healthy Athletes. included in our final event.
Management Committee. − Secured a partnership with Cricket − Received funding from the ACT
− Sent teams to the Victoria State South Australia to host a national Government to host the inaugural
Invitational Games, State of Origin cricket event in Adelaide in 2013. Canberra Centenary Swimming
in South Australia, Junior National − Realigned our regional Competition in 2013.
Games in NSW and Trans Tasman
boundaries to better fit with − Welcomed Wallabies star, Pat
Tournament in Queensland.
local government authorities and McCabe as a sports ambassador.
− Introduced a junior basketball create more local committees to
and soccer program. share the load. − Established a committee
to ensure fair selections of
− Hosted the first graduation for − Changed our ageing demographic athletes and officials for state
mentors and mentees in our with the majority of our athletes competitions.
Athlete Leadership Programs. now under 18 years of age.
− Continued our partnerships with
− Congratulated WA athlete, − Recruited a new skills-based board.
‘Rusty’ Nelligan who shared Bendigo Bank and the CFMEU, and
the EKS Award for leadership. added Westpac ACT as a partner.
− Congratulated WA mentor, Akram
Azimi who was named Young
ial Olympics h
Australian of the Year.
ec .’
‘Sp Patrick as changed my life
− Held an inaugural reception,
acknowledging athletes,
volunteers and supporters.
Fran
− Established a physical state office. cis, VIC
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Volunteers are the backbone of Special Tony McGrath Major General Mick
Olympics Australia and they contribute Tony is Partner and Chairman Slater AO DSC CSC
at all levels of the organisation from of McGrathNicol and brings Mick is the Australian
grassroots programs to state committees considerable financial Army’s Forces Commander
and the National Board. expertise and a network of and has held a broad
The National Board guide the strategic contacts to Special Olympics Australia. range of command, instructional and
direction of Special Olympics Australia He can be often found working on policy roles. Most recently, Mick led
and officially meet at least four times. the TMA Sports Lunch committee, the state-wide recovery from the
You will often spot them at a sporting attending a function or hosting a devastating Queensland floods.
competition or fundraising event too. fundraising event. Appointed April 2007. He’s a fan of Special Olympics and is
often seen at competitions. Appointed
Mark Streeting Robyn Sefiani October 2011.
(Chair) Robyn has over 27 years
experience in public Ben Haack
Mark is a partner with
relations and is Founder Ben is a Special Olympics
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
and Managing Director athlete, coach, volunteer
He has advised many
of Sefiani Communications Group. and leader, and brings vast
major corporations and government
Sefiani’s is an award-winning agency and experience to the Board.
departments on strategic and policy
Robyn and her staff have been sharing He has played sport at all levels, has
direction, pricing, marketing and
their expertise with Special Olympics served on regional and international
communications. Mark has two sons
Australia on a pro-bono basis since 2000. committees, and is an accomplished
in the program and is also a local
Appointed May 2008. speaker and advocate. Appointed
volunteer. Appointed April 2007.
May 2012.
Max Jackson Anna-Louise
(Vice Chair) Kassulke Michael Hogan
Anna-Louise is Service Michael brings a depth
Max is an experienced
Manager at Gold Coast of capability in the areas
consultant, providing
Recreation & Sport. She of public affairs, public
training and consultancy
is passionate about sport and Special profile management, policy
services to government-funded,
Olympics, and was instrumental analysis and government relations.
voluntary and private sector
in establishing Special Olympics He is a passionate believer in the work
organisations in Victoria. Max has
Queensland. She is a volunteer, athlete of Special Olympics Australia and has
been an active member of Special
mentor and has been Head of Delegation a son who has both participated and
Olympics for many years and was once
for two Australian teams competing at served in the organisation. Appointed
Chair of Special Olympics Victoria.
the World Games. Appointed April 2009. July 2012.
Appointed April 2007.
Kim Bryan Luke Sayers Nigel Milan AM
Luke is the National Nigel has a distinguished
Kim is Vice President,
Managing Partner and CEO background in media. His
Talent and Organisational
of PwC Australia where he roles as Chief Executive
Development at QR
leads the strategic direction Officer for SBS and the
National and has
of Australia’s largest and most respected Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
over twenty years experience in
professional services firm. Luke joined have connected him with some of the
communications and marketing,
Special Olympics to inspire people with most highest-profiled individuals in
with a particular interest in brand
an intellectual disability to achieve their Australia. Appointed July 2012.
development and cultural change.
best. Appointed June 2011.
She spent last year training to climb
Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money * Dr Jacinta Baldwin resigned during the
for Special Olympics Australia. Jon Scriven year and Rex Langthorne AM served
the maximum term.
Appointed April 2007. Jon is Group Executive,
People & Corporate
Services for Qantas where
he is responsible for
human resources as well as overseeing
the Office of the Chief Executive
Officer. He is looking forward to
helping us reach out to more athletes.
Appointed August 2011.
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