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COMMUNITY REPORT 2013

nib foundation will make a positive and lasting impact on nationwide health issues by funding innovative and practical approaches

to improving the health of Australian communities, with a particular focus on

carers and young people.

1nib foundation COMMUNITY REPORT 2013

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4FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS

6INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE

12EMPOWERING CARERS

16SUPPORTING THE HUNTER

18GOVERNANCE AND GRANTS

20PARTNERSHIPS

FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERCONTENTS

2 nib foundation COMMUNITY REPORT 2013

This year nib foundation celebrates its fifth anniversary of grant making.

It has been a remarkable journey with more than $10 million committed in grant funding helping to establish 50 unique partnerships with Australian charities.

We feel privileged to have shared the often sad but always inspiring stories of the individuals that participate in the variety of programs delivered through our charity partners. These include:

` the “butterfly children” who live with the rare skin condition, EB, and now have a dedicated national nurse advocating for their needs;

` young, at-risk Victorian women who conquered the physical challenge of life at Typo Station and have since turned their lives around; and

` young people with a disability who have gained so much enjoyment, self-esteem and independence though their participation in the Hunter’s first wheelchair rugby league competition.

In financial year 2013, we watched with a great sense of satisfaction as some of our early national partnerships ‘graduated’. For example, our multi-year funding support of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales has allowed them to formalise, pilot and evaluate their grassroots program On Fire!

in four regions throughout the state. The program can now be replicated in other communities and has gained Federal Government funding for young carers living in families affected by mental illness, an area that has historically been poorly supported.

We are also pleased to announce our continuing national partnership with CanTeen’s Counselling Service. Following the outstanding success of their three-year pilot, we are delighted to fund the continuation of the program in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland as well its expansion into Western Australia. The program will now also be open to young cancer patients, as well as offspring, bereaved offspring and siblings.

The CanTeen partnership is a great illustration of what we set out to achieve with our national grants - close, long-term, flexible partnerships that support programs that are innovative, fill a gap in existing services, and ultimately, have the potential to replicate and scale.

Our Community Grants program continues to deliver practical health and wellbeing improvements in areas including youth mental health, family and youth disadvantage, chronic and rare disease, disability and food security.

In FY13, we announced 11 new community partnerships that are already bringing about real change at a local level.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Evaluation plays a key role in building an evidence base for innovative approaches to entrenched health problems. This year we have seen the results of several important evaluations.

The Hunter Institute of Mental Health’s evaluation of the Partners in Depression group-based mental health prevention program, reaffirmed the value of supporting people who care for someone experiencing depression. Likewise, preliminary results from the Gidget Foundation’s Emotional Wellbeing Project at North Shore Private Hospital demonstrates the importance of dedicated antenatal mental health screening for the early intervention of perinatal depression and anxiety.

In FY13, we continued to manage the foundation corpus to ensure the original $25 million donation from nib health funds provides health benefits to the community for 20 to 25 years. We currently distribute up to $2 million annually, depending on investment returns, and will look to maintain this level of grant making into the future. The balance of the corpus at April 2013 was $23.8 million.

Looking forward, our priority is to continue to identify ways we can make a tangible difference to our community’s health and wellbeing by supporting programs that raise awareness, build resilience, increase access to information and foster social connections.

We would like to thank our dedicated Board of Directors for their counsel and guidance throughout the year, as well as for their enthusiasm and commitment to the causes we support.

Lastly, to our partners, thank you. We never cease to be amazed by the tireless energy and devotion of our charity partners and the volunteers who are the heart of many of these organisations. We applaud the exceptional work that you do every day to improve the health and wellbeing of people across the country.

Keith Lynch Chairman

Amy Tribe Executive Officer


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COMMITTED FUNDING

` NATIONAL $5,119,196

` NSW $3,569,388

` VIC $1,217,560

` QLD $276,614

` WA $253,407

` TAS $1,360

51 PROJECTS SUPPORTED TO DATE THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA

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“The joy on their faces as they participate has to be seen to be believed.”

Janine Wilmott, Teacher


INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE

THE SONG ROOM

Tuned in for Life

Arts engagement is proven to have a direct impact on increasing a student’s chances of success in school and gaining employment later in life.

With the Hunter region experiencing a relatively high proportion of early school leavers compared to the rest of New South Wales (52.5% versus 43.5%) we saw an opportunity to support the implementation in the Hunter of The Song Room’s unique, targeted program, Tuned in for Life.

A 40-week arts and music in-school workshop program has been established for 120 disadvantaged students and their teachers at three Hunter schools.

The program, which features drama and African drumming, focuses on increasing student social and emotional wellbeing through improved self-esteem, love of learning and resilience.

Additionally, a Teacher Mentoring program is embedding key skills and resources in the school’s learning programs to assist future students.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AUSTRALIA

Community Sports Link

People with a disability often face physical and social barriers when attempting to participate in sports, which can lead to isolation and health issues.

Special Olympics Australia’s successful Community Sports Link program breaks down these barriers to participation by providing sports activities, skills development, competition opportunities and social activities.

Our funding has supported the expansion of the program in both metropolitan and regional Western Australia. This has enabled almost 1,000 primary and secondary students with a disability to try a range of sports at a grass roots level in a friendly and welcoming environment.

In addition to introducing students with a disability to new sports and physical activities, the program also highlights participants’ sporting abilities, while providing ongoing programs at local sports clubs that the students can filter into immediately.

“I was absolutely amazed at the level of participation and engagement that was achieved by all students at all ability levels.”School Teacher, Western Australia


STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

Livewire

Seriously-ill teenagers are often the most socially isolated young people due to their hospitalisation.

Starlight’s unique Livewire program transforms their hospital experience into a more positive one by providing ward-based activities, special workshops and a space for these young people to connect with their peers, explore new interests and enhance their skills.

Our three-year national funding partnership is helping to address the need for age-specific, in-hospital activities by successfully integrating the innovative program into these paediatric hospitals:

` Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth ` Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne ` The Children’s Hospital, Westmead ` Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick ` Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane ` The John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle

In its first year of operation, Livewire has had more than 11,000 visits from hospitalised young people. In addition, almost 500 creative workshops featuring drama, cooking, photography, dance, trivia nights and music events have been held by professional facilitators during special adolescent-only sessions.

The program helps participants through a difficult time in their lives and has gained the overwhelming support of hospital staff, young people and their families.

THE BLACK DOG INSTITUTE

HeadStrong

With up to 75% of mental health issues emerging during adolescence there is a real need to increase the understanding of mood disorders among teenagers.

The Black Dog Institute’s unique school-based mental health program, HeadStrong, uses a series of engaging, humorous cartoon images to help teachers effectively deal with a topic that has traditionally been difficult to teach.

Specifically designed to engage young people, the resource provides teenagers with an increased knowledge of mood disorders, their symptoms, as well as how and when to seek help, and how to build resilience.

With our support HeadStrong is being tailored to meet the curriculum requirements of each state, allowing the resource to be responsive to the unique needs of high school students and teachers across the country.

Since our national partnership began in 2011, the resource has already been customised for the Queensland and Western Australian curriculum and more than 200 teachers have participated in training that will in turn support their delivery of the program to local students.

The national rollout will continue in financial year 2014, with the program to begin in Victoria and Tasmania.

“Relevant and practical for applying in the classroom. The pictures are absolutely amazing!” Teacher, Queensland


“They really do help each patient in the most important way by making them laugh, smile and feel special.”

Livewire patient, 18


“Counselling has helped me to reflect and given me tools

to cope with sad emotions.”

Female, 24, whose mother died from cancer


CANTEEN

CanTeen Counselling Service

Every year around 23,000 young people are confronted by a cancer diagnosis, whether it is their own or that of a parent, brother or sister. For these young people life becomes overwhelmingly complicated and they are at increased risk of developing depression, stress and anxiety.

Our multi-year grant funding since 2010 has enabled CanTeen to provide for the first time a range of targeted, age-specific services to improve the wellbeing, resilience and coping mechanisms of these offspring.

To date, the three-year CanTeen Counselling Service pilot has:

` conducted more than 2,000 face-to-face, telephone and online counselling sessions;

` distributed 18,000 copies of the unique Now What? information resource; and

` provided respite and peer support to more than 1,300 offspring during CanTeen camps.

Following the outstanding success of the pilot program, we are pleased to be extending our national partnership, which will maintain the program in its existing east coast states for a further two years and support its expansion into Western Australia. The program will now also be available to young cancer patients and siblings, in addition to offspring and bereaved offspring.

FAMILY PLANNING QUEENSLAND

Youth Partners Sexual Health and Relationships Education Program

Research shows that young people may be at higher risk of being in an unhealthy relationship and/or being involved in risky behaviours if they are Indigenous, same sex attracted, ‘in care’, have a disability, or are outside mainstream schooling.

The Youth Partners Sexual Health and Relationships Education Program helps reduce these risks for vulnerable young people in the Sunshine Coast region by mobilising young people to support and educate their peers for healthy relationships and better sexual and reproductive health.

Over the past 12 months, partnerships have been established with five local youth organisations leading to almost 20 youth workers and mentors participating in nationally recognised sexual health training. They will now deliver the sexual health and life skills development education program to groups of young people aged 13 to 19 years.

The sessions aim to increase their knowledge, enhance personal skills and provide a platform for young people to talk about sexual health issues.

“A great project that will increase community awareness, education and overall wellness.” Youth Worker, Sunshine Coast


ASSOCIATION OF GENETIC SUPPORT OF AUSTRALASIA

Unmet Needs in the Rare Disease Community

Caring for someone with a rare disease can be intensely isolating and often results in financial and social disadvantage.

The Hunter has been identified by the Association of Genetic Support of Australasia as having limited services resulting in a lack of access for families and carers of people with a rare disease in the region.

To help provide greater support and information for these carers, we are supporting the Unmet Needs in the Rare Disease Community project, which aims to gain an understanding of the challenges and access issues experienced in the area.

Carers will be invited to provide their thoughts on current services, network with other carers and find out more information about services that are available.

The project’s results will identify appropriate solutions to the issues experienced, helping to shape the future provision of services and support in the region.

“Most of the time families are told to expect the worst and then there is no support.” Michelle Sowter, parent and carer

ASSISTANCE DOGS AUSTRALIA

Assistance Dogs Training

Assistance Dogs provide daily support to people with physical disabilities, helping to provide greater freedom which leads to an enhanced quality of life.

Labradors and Golden Retrievers are trained to international standards and learn to respond to more than 50 basic commands, including sit, down, here and visit (where the dog comes to the recipient for a hug).

In addition the Assistance Dogs assist with practical tasks such as opening and closing doors and cupboards, picking up dropped items and getting clothes from the washing machine.

The independence, love and companionship provided by Assistance Dogs can also reduce the need for a full-time human carer, leading to improved relationships between family and friends of the recipients.

Our funding is helping to train two puppies that will be given to recipients free of charge. Our hope is they will provide increased mobility, self-confidence and freedom to their recipients for the next 10 years or more.

EMPOWERING CARERS


“The person receiving an Assistance Dog will gain more freedom and independence because the dog can perform unmanageable tasks, previously performed by a human carer.”

Richard Lord (Top Dog), Assistance Dogs Australia


“For the first time (since my daughter was born) I feel relief, you completely understand exactly what I am saying.”

Judy, Mother of 3 year-old daughter with upper limb deficiency


LIMBS 4 LIFE

Carers, Children and Youth Program

The number of children across Australia with limb loss or difference continues to grow, with around 100 children born with limb deficiency each year.

The Carers, Children and Youth Program has been developed to provide much needed support and information to Victorian families who have a child that is born with, or develops a limb difference.

Over the past 12 months, extensive consultation has been held with families, health professionals and volunteers to identify the challenges facing carers and the best ways to address their needs.

An inclusive program of activities, education sessions, parent networking sessions and family events is now underway, with resources also developed for health services in the region.

Peer support will be featured throughout the program with Limbs 4 Life drawing on their experience in delivering their successful adult peer support program.

Families new to limb loss will be matched with trained volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience. This will allow them to ask questions and discuss issues that only someone who has been through a similar experience can answer.

SPINAL INJURIES ASSOCIATION

Discovering the Power in Me

People who sustain a spinal cord injury have their lives changed in a split second, without warning or a chance to prepare. Apart from huge physical challenges, they are suddenly faced with having to re-evaluate their life, identity and place in the world.

The Discovering the Power in Me program helps rehabilitate the mind and spirit by offering practical tools and techniques that focus on the emotional and mental ramifications of a spinal cord injury.

More than 70 participants and their carers have already attended the two-day workshop, which has provided them with the strength and fortitude to re-focus their life journey.

In 2013, with our continued funding support, the program is being extended to an additional four locations across Queensland.

‘I can now have the tools to tackle everything and reach my potential, and in turn, help my beautiful daughter reach hers.” Mother of participant


HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures

Up to 53% of young people under the age of 18 in the Hunter New England region use tobacco and alcohol which can lead to lifelong health problems.

Researchers at the University of Newcastle and HMRI are trialling a new approach to reducing such risk-taking behaviours among youth by testing the effectiveness of a resilience focused intervention.

More than 10,000 students from 30 local high schools are already participating in this four-year research program by completing baseline surveys to benchmark current behaviours and guide the development of intervention strategies.

Implementation of these strategies into the schools’ curriculum, teaching and learning models is now underway throughout the region. This involves focusing on social skills that build resilience, including self-efficacy, empathy, problem solving, self-awareness, goal setting, communication and co-operation.

“The program is empowering students to take control of the improvement of culture within the school. They never cease to amaze me as they step into leadership roles and perform at an exceptional level.” Robyn Leggatt, Relieving Principal, Swansea High School

OZHARVEST NEWCASTLE

Food Rescue Program

OzHarvest Newcastle’s unique food rescue program helps meet the demand for food relief in the Hunter region.

Our ongoing partnership since its establishment in the Hunter in 2010 has helped the social enterprise achieve the following key highlights:

` almost 500,000 kilograms of food collected, equating to more than 1.6 million meals;

` partnerships developed with 79 recipient agencies; and

` relationships established with 158 food donors.

Following these outstanding results, we are pleased to announce we are continuing funding support for OzHarvest’s vital service locally.

To help improve the food security of more vulnerable residents in the region, we are providing additional funding support that will assist the charity to extend its service to the Lower Hunter region.

OzHarvest Newcastle aims to establish relationships with 12 new food donors and 12 new recipient agencies in the Lower Hunter during 2013 which will see an additional 50,000 meals delivered annually to residents in Cessnock and Maitland.

SUPPORTING THE HUNTER


“The provision of food has been a great blessing to us and has meant we have been able to support many people in the centre.”

Scott Pilgram, BCS Hunter Services


GOVERNANCE

nib foundation is a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF)that provides funding support to Australian not-for-profits with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

The nib foundation limited Board is an independent legal entity that comprises of five Non-Executive Directors. The Board includes a range of business and community representatives with an interest in the health and wellbeing of the Australian community and in particular, the Hunter region.

The Board meets each quarter to set the foundation’s strategic direction, guide investment decisions and also play a major role in the selection and ongoing monitoring of our partners.

The Board has three standing committees (Investment Committee, Due Diligence Committee and Partner Selection Committee) and has delegated certain responsibilities to these standing committees.

HOW WE ARE FUNDED

nib foundation was established in 2008 following a $25 million donation from nib health funds which was raised through the issue of new shares at the time of listing nib on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in November 2007.

Our corpus is invested and being managed to allow us to continue to support community health benefits for 20 to 25 years.

Since inception, the foundation has committed more than $10 million to 51 partnerships. The corpus balance at April 2013 was $23.8 million.

OUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Each year, we aim to provide up to $2 million in funding to support a range of National Partnerships and Community Grants.

Our support is focused on young people and carers, funding programs that provide unique and practical approaches to improving health outcomes.

An advocate in supporting healthy communities, we aim to support programs that are sustainable to ensure they will make a positive impact on the lives of Australians now and for future generations.

The foundation welcomes all enquiries regarding funding programs and potential project ideas. Please contact the foundation office on (02) 4914 1773 or [email protected]

More information about funding eligibility, assessment criteria and the grant application process can be found at our website nibfoundation.com.au

GOVERNANCE AND GRANTS


NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

` Multi-year grants of up to $500,000 per year, for a period of generally three years

` Address issues of a significant regional and/or national prevalence

` Potential partners are identified by a proactive approach. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted

` Charities must have the expertise and capacity to develop and deliver programs that address a clearly identified need

` Programs must have the opportunity to scale and replicate

` Research is not generally funded, however, projects that include an evaluation component are welcomed

` Funding support during 2013 & 2014 will focus on helping our current national partners maintain and expand their programs. The foundation will not be seeking to establish new national partnerships through this period

COMMUNITY GRANTS

` Funding of up to $50,000 for projects that run for up to 12 months

` Open application-based annual Community Grant round held mid-year

` Aim to support locally-based initiatives which will make a practical, positive and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of communities around Australia


Assistance Dogs Australia Ltd Assistance Dogs Training $35,200

Association of Genetic Support of Australasia Unmet Needs in the Rare Disease Community $25,000

Community Programs Inc Clarence Valley Adolescent Mental Health Pilot Program (continued) $6,000

Family Planning Queensland Youth Partners Sexual Health and Relationships Education Project $50,000

Hunter New England Local Health District EduCare Support Service i-care Young Carer Program $16,018

OzHarvest Newcastle Food Rescue Program - Expansion to the Lower Hunter $50,000

Riding for the Disabled Riders and Horses Tweed Valley Centre New South Wales $6,300

Special Olympics Australia Community Sports Link Western Australia $23,000

Spinal Injuries Association Discovering the Power in Me (continued) $20,000

Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation Positive Kids Camp Goodtime $23,900

The Song Room Tuned in for Life - Arts and Wellbeing Project $40,880

NATIONAL PARTNERS

CanTeen CanTeen Counselling Service $1,490,000

Foundation House Building a Positive Future for Youth from Refugee Backgrounds $351,000

Gidget Foundation Emotional Wellbeing Project $241,000

Hunter Institute Mental Health Partners in Depression $1,499,932

Hunter Medical Research Institute Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures $1,420,000

Limbs 4 Life Carers, Children and Youth Program $499,490

Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales Inc. On Fire! Program $586,136

Starlight Children's Foundation Livewire $1,494,064

The Black Dog Institute Headstrong Project National Rollout $500,000

2009 - 2011 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre Young Autoimmune Persons Education Project $88,486

Beresfield and District Community Care Cooking for You and Me $13,250

Brainlink Carer Education and Support Program $69,060

Catholic Community Services Living Conditions Program $99,901

Centacare If Only Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program $8,290

Community Programs Inc Adolescent Mental Health Pilot Program $17,500

2012 COMMUNITY PARTNERS


Connectability Australia Sport and More: Hunter Wheelchair Rugby League Competition $24,256

Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales Northern New South Wales Outreach Support Service $28,127

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Cystic Fibrosis Community Based Physiotherapy Pilot Program $65,628

Deaf Children Australia Deaf Girls Circle $28,010

DEBRA Australia National Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Nurse $100,000

Easy Care Gardening Inc Car Wraps for two gardening trucks asking for more volunteers $6,000

Epilepsy Action Australia Newcastle Hunter Epilepsy Program $82,110

Evolve Young Women's Program $100,000

Firstchance Inc. Drama Club $38,114

Home-Start Family Services Australia Eat, Move, Live Program $99,818

Kids are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre Inc. Kids are Kids, Know How $9,335

Mater Foundation Refugee Women as Health Leaders $86,640

Mayumarri Healing Centre Rebuilding Effort $35,000

Media Access Australia e-Inclusion resources to support seniors with disabilities in Western Australia $28,018

OzHarvest Newcastle Food Rescue Program $130,000

Red Cross Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund $50,000

Self Help Workshop Inc Breakfast Club $1,360

Spinal Injuries Association Discovering the Power in Me $46,056

St Patrick's Community Support Centre St Patrick’s Health Clinic Kwinana $93,054

Surf Life Saving Western Australia Life Saving Skills Training and Education Program for Rural and Remote Communities of Western Australia $100,000

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation Buddy Bags Program Hunter Region $99,960

The Australian Children's Music Foundation Youth at Risk Music Programs Victoria $100,000

The Black Dog Institute Advancing early identification, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders $100,000

The Nicholas Trust Paediatric Palliative Care for Northern New South Wales $100,000

University Of Newcastle Family Action Centre Skills for Learning, Skills for Life: Rock and Water Program $77,527

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Satellite Tracking System $60,105

Whitelion Young Women's Hepatitis C Awareness Program $20,000

Youth Off The Streets Holborow House Clinical Program $60,000

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