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Cover Page

28th

ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 2010 to 2011

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.

To be presented to the members at the Annual General Meeting to be held at their

Training and Information Centre, 20 Creek Road, Lenah Valley Tasmania 7008

22nd October, 2011 at 11 am

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INDEX

Mission Statement Page 3 - 4

Sponsor Acknowledgement Page 4

State Councillors Page 5

Life Membership Page 6

Past Office Bearers Page 7

Certificates of Merit Page 8

President’s Annual Report Page 9 to 10

Minutes of 2010 AGM Pages 11 to 13

Auditor’s Report Page 14 to 17

Room Hire Page 18

Disability Awareness Training Page 19

Donations and Bequests Page 20

Our Thanks Page 21

All Terrain Wheelchairs Page 22

Membership Form Page 23

Notes Page 24

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our Vision is for a society that demonstrates it values and

respects people with a disability and provides equal access

to all aspects of community life.

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. is a consumer driven, peak

organisation of individuals and their organisations that advocates for

the advancement and full participation in the Tasmanian community of

people with disabilities.

Tasmanians with Disabilities works to improve the living standards and

fights for the rights of people with disabilities, both in Tasmania and

throughout Australia. We were established by people with disabilities

as Disabled Peoples’ International (Tasmania) Inc. in May 1983. In

1996 the name “Tasmanians with Disabilities” was adopted to more

accurately reflect its work. People without a disability are very

welcome as associate members, however, the Constitution ensures

that the organisation is controlled by and for people with disabilities.

The Organisation aims to achieve the following goals for people with

disabilities:

. the right to employment;

. equality of opportunity;

. the right to education;

. the right to rehabilitation;

. the right to recreational and social integration;

. the right to economic security;

. the right to independent living;

. the right to full participation in all the activities of

the wider community;

. the right to participate in any decision-making

processes affecting people with disabilities; and

. the right of those people who require advocates to

have the advocate of their own choice.

Tasmanians With Disabilities Inc has defined three priority areas to

concentrate on in the immediate future. They are:

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MISSION STATEMENT (Cont.)

· Education/Public Awareness;

· Disability Rights/Advocacy; and

· Communication/Partnerships.

We also recognise the need to Strengthen Our Organisation by:

· Improving practise and procedures;

· Responding to members’ needs; and

· Providing opportunities for social interaction.

SPONSORS

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.

Would like to take this opportunity to thank those listed below

The Hobart City Council

Dept of Health & Human Services

Senator Carol Brown

Tasmanian Community Trust Fund

For their generous donations

and ongoing assistance during the past year.

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STATE COUNCILLORS

OFFICE HELD:

NAME:

PRESIDENT

Ms Jan Miller

VICE PRESIDENT

Mrs Margaret Davidson

SECRETARY

Mr David Gordon

TREASURER

Mr David Gordon

PUBLIC OFFICER

Mr David Gordon

NORTHERN

REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs Margaret Davidson

NORTHERN

REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs Val Emerson

SOUTHERN

REPRESENTATIVE

Mr Shane Fenner

SOUTHERN

REPRESENTATIVE

Mr Ken Baldock

ORGANISATIONAL

REPRESENTATIVE

Mr Peter Gordon

Tas Visually Impaired Children’s

Support Group

ORGANISATIONAL

REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs Margaret Davidson

Tasmanian Amputee Society

STATE COORDINATOR

Mrs Susan Baldock

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Year of Award

Name

1993

Barbara Strochnetter

1993

Robin Wilkinson AM

1996

Barry Smith

1996

Brian Adams

2001

Merran Thurley

2001

Steven McDonald

2010

Raymond (Ray) Coulson

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PAST OFFICE BEARERS

President Treasurer Secretary

1983/84

Robin Wilkinson

Paul Watkins/Murray L

Clarrie Strochnetter

1984/85

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1985/86

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1986/87

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1987/88

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1988/89

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1989/90

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1990/91

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

Clarrie Strochnetter

1991/92

Robin Wilkinson

John Newton

1992/93

Robin Wilkinson

David Davis

John Newton

1993/94

Alex Gregg

Barry Smith

John Newton

199 4/ 95

Madge Collis

Barry Smith

John Newton

1995/96

Alan Maher

Barry Smith

John Newton

1996/97

Robin Wilkinson AM

Barry Smith

John Newton

1997/98

Robin Wilkinson AM

Barry Smith

John Newton

1998/99

Robin Wilkinson AM

John Newton

1999/20

John Newton

Ann Storr

2000(4mths) Robin Wilkinson AM

John Newton

2000/01

Robin Wilkinson AM

John Newton GAM

John Newton OAM

2001/02

Meran Thurley

John Newton DAM

John Newton OAM

2002/03

Merran Thurley

John Newton DAM

John Newton CAM

2003/04

Merran Thurley

John Newton DAM

John Newton NM

Interim

Robin Wilkinson AM

2004/05

Merran Thurley

Steve McDonald

Robin Wilkinson AM

2005/06

Merran Thurley

Steve McDonald

Robin Wilkinson AM

2006/07

Merran Thurley

Steve McDonald

Robin Wilkinson AM

2007/08

Jan Miller

Steve McDonald/David Gordon

David Gordon

2008/09

Jan Miller

David Gordon

2009/ 10

Jan Miller

David Gordon

2010/11

Jan Miller

David Gordon

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CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

1993 Merran Thurley

June Harrold

Robert Palmer

John Thorne

City of Launceston Access Committee

City of Glenorchy

2000 Circular Head Council

City of Hobart

The Hon Raymond Bailey,

President Legislative Council

The Hon Michael Polley,

Speaker House of Assembly

The Hobart City Council Access Committee

Stephen Firth, Freeman Firth Architects

Roy Cordiner, Consultant Conservation Architect

Neil Shilitto, Architect

2002 Wyndarra Centre, Smithton

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I am pleased to present the Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. Annual

Report for 2010-2011.

This year we have participated in the continuing consultations about the

feasibility of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. We have run a

forum in conjunction with Physical Disability Australia (PDA) as we are a

member of that organisation. This forum gathered the views of our

members and others interested in the concept of a National Disability

Insurance Scheme for inclusion in PDA’s submission to the Productivity

Commission inquiry in to the feasibility of such a scheme.

We also worked with other national organisations (The Australian

Federation of Disability Organisations, and Blind Citizens Australia) by

supporting them in running forums in Hobart to gather information for

their submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry.

The four All-Terrain wheelchairs which Surf Life Saving Tasmania

manage on our behalf are proving to be very popular. Surf Life Saving

Tasmania have placed two of the chairs in the south of the state,, one

in the north and one in the northwest.

These chairs are designed for adults, and, when we found out that

there are similar chairs designed for children we put in a grant

application to the Tasmanian Community Fund for seven thousand five

hundred dollars to buy four of the children’s chairs. This application was

successful, and we are arranging for Surf Life Saving Tasmania to

manage the placement and hiring of them as they do with the four

chairs we already have.

We are pleased to work with Surf Life Saving Tasmania on this project,

and thank them for managing it for us.

Our website continues to be, along with our newsletter Taslink, our

most important means of communicating with members, and with the

wider community.

I Thank our Coordinator Susan Baldock for her work in maintaining our

website. I think we can be justly proud of it.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Cont.)

We are pleased to be working with one of our Organisational members the

Tasmanian Amputee Society Inc. helping them set up and maintain a website

for their organisation. We hope that they will find, as we have, that their

website becomes an important means of communicating with their members

and makes the wider community more aware of their work.

It is pleasing to note that the number of organisations and groups using our

centre for meetings or social activities has increased this year.

State Council has met five times this year, four meetings by teleconference

and one combined teleconference and face to face meeting.

I thank the executive and members of state council for your work this year,

and a special thanks to our Coordinator Susan Baldock for her work and

support.

I also wish to thank all members of TwD who give their time to represent us in

many areas of the community here in Tasmania and nationally.

On the state level we are represented on the Hobart City Council, Clarence

City Council, Glenorchy City Council and Launceston City Council Access

Advisory Committees.

On the national level David Gordon is able to represent our interests as a

member of the board of Physical Disability Australia, and also through his

involvement with the Consumer Health Forum and the Australian

Communications Consumer Action Network.

On behalf of State Council and members I thank the Department of Health and

Human Services for their financial assistance.

I also thank The Tasmanian Community Fund and the other organisations and

individuals who have supported us this year.

Jan Miller.

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PREVIOUS MINUTES

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Tasmanians with

Disabilities Inc.

Held on the 11th of September 2010

at 20 Creek Road Lenah Valley and via teleconference with

Northern

Members assembled at Margaret Davidson’s residence.

The meeting commenced at 11.05 a.m.

In Attendance: Jan Miller, Terry leMay, David Gordon, Susan Baldock,

Shane Fenner, Sally Gordon, Ken Baldock, Ray Coulson, Margaret

Davidson, Merran Thurley, Judith Franklin, Aileen Atkins.

Apologies: Don and Winsome Morgan, Barry Smith, Peter Gordon, Val

Emerson and Jenny Fenner.

Moved: David Gordon

Seconded: Shane Fenner

That the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting of Tasmanians

With Disabilities Inc. held on the 12h of September 2009 be accepted.

All in favour

Motion carried.

President’s Report

The President, Jan Miller then read her Report for 2009-2010. Merran

Thurley commented on what a good report it was and Jan expressed how

she felt we were beginning to make a difference now.

She then moved and Merran Thurley seconded, that the Report be

accepted.

All in favour

Motion carried.

Financial Report

The Treasurer, David Gordon presented the Financial Report for 2009-

2010. David commented on the fact that our Disability Awareness

Training has dropped of a little, but this was due to the fact that other

Organisations had adopted the same idea.

He then moved, and Terry le May seconded that the Auditor’s Report

be accepted.

All in favour

Motion carried.

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PREVIOUS MINUTES (Cont.)

Election of Officers

Jan Miller then stood down. One nomination was received for each

position on State Council.

Susan Baldock read out the nominations –

President: Jan Miller, nominated by David Gordon, Seconded by Ken

Baldock.

Vice-president: Margaret Davidson, nominated by Merran Thurley,

seconded by Eileen McNally.

Secretary: David Gordon, nominated by Sally Gordon,

seconded by Ken Baldock.

Treasurer: David Gordon, nominated by Sally Gordon, seconded by

Ken Baldock.

Southern Representatives:

Shane Fenner, and Ken Baldock were nominated from the floor by David

Gordon, seconded by Ray Coulson.

Northern Representatives:

Valerie Emerson, nominated by Merran Thurley and seconded by

Margaret Davidson.

ORGANISATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES.

Tasmanian Amputee Society:

Margaret Davidson, nominated by David Gordon, seconded by Merran

Thurley.

TasVic:

Peter Gordon, nominated by David Gordon, seconded by Greg Curtin.

Moved: Ray Coulson

Seconded: Sally Gordon

That those people nominated be duly elected as 2010-2011 State

Council of Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.

All in favour

Motion carried.

Appointments:

Appointment of Public Officer:

Moved: Ray Coulson

Seconded: Shane Fenner

That David Gordon be appointed as Public Officer.

All in favour

Motion carried.

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PREVIOUS MINUTES (Cont.)

Appointment of Auditor:

Moved: David Gordon

Seconded: Merran Thurley

That Rendell Ridge be appointed again as our auditor for 2010-2011.

All in favour

Motion carried.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Jan Miller presented a Certificate of Merit to Ray Coulson in recognition

of his service to Tasmanians with disabilities. Ray thanked everyone and

said he was very pleased to be presented with such an award.

Shane Fenner commented on the fact that it was good to see that the

Financials were in surplus this year.

David Gordon commented that Organisations like Children with Disabilities

should perhaps be approached to join us. This to be discussed later at the

State Council Meeting.

The meeting closed at 11.29 am.

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AUDITOR’S REPORT

Independent auditor's report to members of Tasmanians With

Disabilities Inc.

I have audited the special purpose financial report of Tasmanians With

Disabilities Inc. for the year ended 30 June 2011.

Management Committee's Responsibility for the Financial Report

The Management Committee is responsible for preparation and fair

presentation of the special purpose financial report and information

contained therein. This responsibility includes establishing and

maintaining internal controls relevant to preparation and fair

presentation of the financial report that is free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying

appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that

are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor's Responsibility

My responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based

on my audit. I have conducted my audit in accordance with Australian

Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the

accounts are free of material misstatement. My procedures included

examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting amounts and other

disclosures in the accounts, and the evaluation of accounting policies

and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been

undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects,

the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with

Australian Accounting Concepts and Standards and other mandatory

professional reporting requirements (Urgent Issues Group Consensus

Views) (where applicable), and statutory requirements so as to present

a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Association's

financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows.

I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and

appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.

Independence

To the best of my knowledge and belief, there has been no

contravention of auditor independence and any applicable code of

professional conduct in relation to the audit.

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AUDITOR’S REPORT (Cont.)

Limitation of Scope

It is not practicable to establish complete accounting control over all

transactions processed by the Association from all of its activities.

Verification therefore has been limited to the transactions recorded

in the Association's financial records.

Audit Opinion

In my opinion, the special purpose financial report of Tasmanians

With Disabilities Inc. presents fairly in accordance with applicable

Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting

requirements in Australia the financial position of the Association

as at 30 June 2011 and the results of its operations for the year

then ended.

MAX PECK & ASSOCIATES

Rendell W. RIDGE

19 July 2011

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BALANCE SHEET

Tasmanians With Disabilities Inc Balance Sheet

as at 30 June 2011

2011

2010

Assets

Current Assets

Cash at bank

2,328

1,754

Term Deposits

114,636

127,020

GST Receivable

2,629

490

Total Current Assets

119,593

129,264

Non-Current Assets

Plant, Equipment at valuation

37,125

Deduct Depreciation Provision

-23,235

-20,305

Plant, Equipment at cost

72,956

69,004

Deduct Depreciation Provision

-38,275

-25,380

Total Non-Current Assets

48,571

60,444

Total Assets

168,164

189,708

Current Liabilities

Payroll Liabilities

237

794

Total Liabilities

237

794

Net Assets

$167,927

$188,914

Equity

Retained Earnings

188,914

186,098

Current Year Surplus

-20,987

2,816

Total Equity

$167,927

$188,914

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INCOME & EXPENDITURE

Tasmanians With Disabilities Inc Income Statement For year ended 30 June 2011

2011

2010

Income

Bequest

35,924

Donations

5,636

266

Grants DHHS

47,054

43,179

Interest: Bank

Interest: Deposit

4,560

3,507

Memberships

1,657

1,886

Reimbursements

4,400

4,777

Sundry Receipts

387

Training Grant: Treasury & Finance

875

Total Income

63,322

90,840

Expenditure

Advertising

2,661

550

Audit Fees

1,085

550

Cleaning, Maintenance

175

330

Depreciation

15,825

12,535

Equipment, Repairs

6,567

25,743

Insurance

5,782

2,673

Meetings

2,063

183

Office Requisites

2,230

3,726

PDA Reimbursement

3,434

Phone

2,120

2,205

Postage, Printing, Copying

3,023

3,216

Power

1,726

1,857

Sundry Payments

277

3,788

Training

909

484

Travel

720

916

Wages, Superannuation

34,974

28,620

Website

737

649

Total Expenditure

84,309

88,024

Operating Surplus for year

-20,987

2,816

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ROOM HIRE

TRAINING & INFORMATION CENTRE

Need an accessible venue to

conduct training, meetings or

conferences at a more affordable

price?

We can now offer you premises that provide:

. A drive through area where people can now alight from a vehicle at

the front door, with easy access to rooms.

. Digital/data projector and full size screen, dvd player, set top box

and entertainment system for use with laptop.

. Full hearing loop facilities.

. Heat pump ensuring adequate temperature to suit. Seating for up

to 70 people.

. 68cm televisions and DVD/VCR Combo. Seating for up to 10 people

in two adjacent rooms.

. Full Teleconferencing facilities.

. Electronic Whiteboard.

. Two fully accessible wheelchair friendly toilets.

. Full kitchen facilities and we can organise catering upon request.

. Bain Marie and bar setup for functions.

. Ample Parking

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DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING

Giving your work force the skills needed for a more

inclusive and equitable society

The object of this training is to increase awareness about people who have

a disability and to break down the barriers that exist in our society and

include the following -

· Options to suit your organisation’s specific needs.

· Qualified trainers who all have direct personal

experience of disability.

· Interactive and relevant.

· Training materials included for each participant.

Cost: (GST inclusive)

A full day course only $110.00 per person

Our classes usually number no more than 25 or less than 10 at a time and

may include the cost for two interpreters if available. Price also includes

training manuals and Certificate where applicable.

The training includes:

· Definition of disability

· Categories of disability

· Barriers to full participation in the community

· Discrimination; legislation and principles

· Rights and responsibilities

· Coping strategies

· Provision of service or assistance

· Training manual

· Certificate

For further information contact:

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc

Phone: (03) 6278 8023

E-mail: taswdis@southcom.com.au

Website: www.twd.org.au

“Improved access is better for everyone”

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DONATIONS & BEQUESTS

This Organisation operates on a small grant from the Tasmanian

Government and strives to assist those in the Community with a

disability to achieve and maintain an improved lifestyle. We mainly rely

on volunteers to achieve this aim along with any additional financial

assistance, therefore, any donations or bequests to Tasmanians with

Disabilities Inc. Will greatly assist us in this endeavour.

Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms………………………………………………………………………………

(Please print full name)

ADDRESS:……………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………POST CODE:…………

I enclose a donation of $………………………………..

I will consider making a bequest to Tasmanians With Disabilities Inc.

SIGNED:…………………………………………

DATE:………………………….

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OUR SINCERE THANKS

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.

would like to

acknowledge the contribution from the

Tasmanian Community Trust Fund

Surf Lifesaving Tasmania

without whose assistance it would not have been possible for them

to introduce to the Tasmanian Community four

All-terrain

Wheelchairs

For utilisation on Tasmanian Beaches with the assistance of the

Tasmanian Surf Lifesaving Society and all those associated with it

who patrol tirelessly -

We cannot thank you enough!

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ALL TERRAIN WHEELCHAIRS

Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. has, to date, provided 4 of these

adult units for use on our Tasmanian Beaches. It is hoped that by

introducing them to the public it will allow those in the Community who

have never experienced being in the water to now partake.

These units are ONLY available (at no cost) from various Tasmanian

Surf Lifesaving Venues, and can be organised for use by calling them

on contact slst@slst.asn.au or 03 62235555

Ergonomic design

. Comfortable

. Stylish and rugged construction

. Encourages correct posture

. Drain through mesh chair ( Enabling occupant to dry while seated )

. Light Weight ( 25 kg )

. Corrosion resistant. Full aluminium frame and construction, UV protected

Poly wheels.

. 100% Water friendly ( Simply hose off after salt water use )

. Removable footrest

. Fully and easily collapsible ( No tools required )

. Quick and easy to assemble

. Highly maneuverable ( Turns 360 degrees on the spot )

. High stability

. Suitable for all terrain types

. Large balloon tyres make light work of loose sand and give a smooth ride

over rough surfaces.

4 Children’s chairs

available upon request

4 Adult’s chairs

available upon request

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MEMBERSHIP FORM

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