habitat for humanity australia annual report 2011

Annual Report 2011

A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Our vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Annual Report 2011 | 01

About Habitat for Humanity Australia ................................................................ 02

Our achievements this year .................................................................................... 03

A message from our Chair ....................................................................................... 04

Our Board of Directors ..............................................................................................06

A message from our CEO .......................................................................................... 10

Celebrating International Women’s Day, hand in hand ....................................11

Our achievements in Australia .................................................................................12

Home partner case study ..........................................................................................14

Our achievements overseas .................................................................................... 16

Our Global Village program.......................................................................................18

Many hands make light work .................................................................................... 19

A wealth of support .................................................................................................... 20

Our partners ....................................................................................................................21

Our year in fi gures .......................................................................................................22

Summarised fi nancial report ...................................................................................24

Show your support ........................................................................................................31

ACFID CodeHabitat for Humanity Australia is a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct – a voluntary industry code. The Code requires non-government development organisations to meet high standards of corporate governance, public accountability and fi nancial management. Habitat for Humanity Australia’s adherence to the Code demonstrates its commitment to ethical practice in our operations in Australia and internationally.

Habitat for Humanity Australia has a process for handling complaints. Should you have a complaint please direct this to the CEO, Jo Brennan, on 1800 885 599 or [email protected]. For more information please visit www.acfi d.asn.au.

This document can also be viewed at www.habitat.org.au

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Habitat for Humanity is in the business of building homes, communities and hope, and is the world’s number one not-for-profi t provider of housing for low-income families in need. Established in 1976 as a Christian-based humanitarian organisation, Habitat for Humanity has changed lives around the world.Today, Habitat for Humanity works in thousands of communities and has built, rehabilitated and repaired over 500,000 homes, sheltering more than 2 million people. Currently, every 7 minutes, a family has a better home and a better life thanks to Habitat for Humanity and its volunteers and partners. Habitat for Humanity Australia, as part of the Habitat for Humanity International network, plays a vital role in supporting families and communities in Australia and Asia.

We believe it all starts at homeWe believe a stable, secure home creates the foundation for change, giving people the opportunity to be healthier, happier and more secure, and for children to be better nourished and better educated. We believe building a decent home is much more than bricks and mortar – it provides real hope for the future.

We provide a hand-up not a hand-outWe give families a hand-up not a hand-out by building homes and communities in partnership with families both in Australia and overseas. They put in labour and a deposit, and we assist with the expertise and fi nancing. Importantly, as the no-profi t loan is repaid, it helps to fi nance even more homes for people in need, so with Habitat your dollar goes further.

We do more than houses We don’t just provide a roof – we build communities. We address water supply and sanitation issues, provide health and education in some communities, as well as fi nancial literacy and livelihood training.

About Habitat for Humanity Australia



11 Australian families achieved the dream of home ownership.

Over 40 projects are in the pipeline in Australia.

Brush with Kindness assisted 35 families in Queensland and Victoria in response to natural disasters.

We worked in partnership with families and communities in 6 countries across Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

353 households across Asia were assisted through the provision of core housing, home repair and rehabilitation.

383 volunteers joined the Global Village program and travelled overseas to help build homes alongside families in Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Fiji.

100 Australian women travelled to Nepal to celebrate the Centenary of International Women’s Day and assist 250 female-headed households.

Our achievements this year


04 | Habitat for Humanity Australia



A message from our ChairChris Franks

At Habitat for Humanity Australia we bring happiness, hope and a new life to thousands of families every year. We achieve this by going beyond the limits of what we think is possible on a daily basis. There is no better place to see this in action than on a Habitat build and in the past year, I’ve been to builds in Australia, Cambodia and Nepal. It is a real privilege to build alongside the new homeowners who know their lives are about to change for the better, and to be humbled by their gratitude and hard work.

I never cease to be surprised at just how much our small and dedicated team achieve. They bring a diverse range of skills and expertise and have again made an immense contribution. We are grateful for their willingness to give hope for a brighter and safer future to thousands of families. On behalf of the Board I want to particularly thank our energetic and committed CEO Jo Brennan who has led this keen and skilled team to reshape and reinvigorate Habitat for Humanity Australia.

Thank you to the directors of the Habitat Australia Board who bring deep knowledge, broad experience and signifi cant expertise to help grow our organisation. They give signifi cant time and

fund their own travel and accommodation to attend meetings; this is a major commitment and contribution for our interstate directors. In addition directors make signifi cant donations to support Habitat Australia’s growth.

Thank you sincerely to our recently retired directors who gave us a hand-up to a new level of professionalism and capability in the past year, especially David Benn whose vision shaped Habitat for Humanity Australia. David left to take a well-deserved trip with his wife Carolyn after a long and distinguished involvement with the organisation.

As we enter a new year, Habitat for Humanity Australia is working effi ciently and ready to go beyond the limits of its size to reach more families, share more stories of our work and achieve fi nancial sustainability. We face those challenges with confi dence and optimism, and we have a strong ally in God who is with us as we build, supporting us in our endeavours.



Chris Franks (Chair)

Chris was appointed Director of Habitat for Humanity Australia in 2008 and elected Chair in 2010. She was Chair of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), was on its Code of Conduct Committee from 2002-2008, and received the inaugural ACFID Award for Outstanding Service to the Aid and Development Sector in 2006. Chris currently runs a consulting company and is a non-Executive Director of CUA and CUA Health, Chair of the CUA Sustainability Committee and Chair of Creditcorp Insurance Pty. Other not-for-profi t roles include past Chair of the NSW Charities Ministerial Advisory Committee and executive or board roles with National Heart Foundation, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Oxfam, Save the Children NSW and the Australian Consumers’ Association - CHOICE.

Suellen Holmes(Treasurer and Secretary)

Suellen is a CPA and Chartered Secretary with experience across public practice, commerce and the not-for-profi t sector. She is Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee and Treasurer and Secretary of Habitat for Humanity Australia. Suellen also holds other current governance positions as Company Secretary and Director of Business & Finance for the Australian Industry Trade College on the Gold Coast, Committee Member on the Capital Advisory Committee for the Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority and Treasurer on the Committee of Management of Elevation Church and Elevation Care.

Robyn FitzRoyRobyn is a governance and board performance specialist, offering these services as Principal of her own company. Robyn brings considerable fi nancial, marketing, strategy and risk management skills to the Habitat for Humanity Australia Board to which she was appointed in 2010. She is also Chair of WealthPortal Pty Ltd. Robyn is a former Executive Director of Macquarie Bank and a former director of Cuscal where she chaired the Board Governance Committee. Other roles include the facilitation and writing of courses for the Australian Institute of Company Directors and adviser to various Director Nomination Committees. In 2001, Robyn won the Women in Management Achiever of the Year Award.

Our Board of DirectorsHabitat for Humanity Australia is governed by a board of voluntary directors who are elected and appointed by members at the Annual General Meeting for two-year terms. The constitution sets limits on the maximum period that directors may serve on the board. There are currently nine appointed directors on the Board of Habitat for Humanity Australia.



Natalie FullerNatalie has been actively involved with Habitat for Humanity since 2001 leading Global Village teams and participating in Jimmy Carter builds. She is also a Board member of Habitat for Humanity South Australia. She has 30 years experience in community development and social planning and has held senior positions in state and local government and the private and non-government sectors. Natalie has extensive experience in engaging communities and assessing human service planning requirements of greenfi eld housing developments and urban infi ll mixed use redevelopments. In 1998 Natalie established her own consultancy fi rm and is currently undertaking a PhD that examines skilled migration to Australia.

Colin GoodallColin is an FCA, CTA. Chair of Sindicatum Holdings, a sustainable energy company, based in Singapore and Senior Non-Executive Director of Lamprell plc, a Dubai-based construction company listed on the London market. He is also Chair of Golden Horde Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based company exploring coal bed methane prospects in Mongolia, and newly appointed Non-Executive Director of AFEX holdings, an exploration company operating in West Africa. In 1999 Colin retired from BP as a senior member of management after a long career in Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Russia. He advised Peabody Trust, the largest provider of social housing in greater London on fi nancial restructuring and participated in the reorganisation and fundraising of a charity that established and runs a school for street children in Guatemala.

Shannon HoodShannon began his career as a manufacturing engineer with Skilled Engineering. During this time he trained as an accountant and then worked as a management consultant with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in Melbourne, Adelaide and Tokyo. In 2003 Shannon studied theology and ministry. He now oversees vocational education training for the Lutheran Church of Australia and provides pastoral care for the South Australian State Emergency Service. He is a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation of Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.



Hugh MartinHugh is Executive Director of Vivas Lend Lease with over 30 years experience in the property industry, internationally and in Australia. He was the Chief Executive Offi cer of the most successful joint venture between Mirvac and Lend Lease in the development, construction and sale of the Olympic Village, now known as the suburb of Newington in Sydney. During its development, design innovation – in terms of sustainability – was achieved through the use of photo-voltaic cells, grey water and in particular recycling construction materials on site. Many of these initiatives created a new standard for residential community development in Australia.

Paul MulroneySince January 2001 Paul has been a Children’s Court magistrate in New South Wales. He is currently Chairman of Habitat for Humanity, New South Wales, and was previously a member of the Habitat for Humanity Australia Board from 2001 to 2005. Prior to his appointment as a magistrate, he worked for more than 20 years as a lawyer for Legal Aid. Paul has been an alternate commissioner of the NSW Legal Aid Commission, a member of the Criminal Law Committee of the NSW Law Society, a trade union delegate, President of the University of NSW Students Union, member of the University of NSW Council and a management committee member of a number of community groups. Paul is a Church Council member and Elder of the Market Place Uniting Church in Bondi Junction. He is also a lay preacher.

Doug TalbertDoug is a solicitor and banker with extensive knowledge of property fi nancing and construction. He has been involved on all sides of the property industry and currently owns a successful property management business. Doug is involved in a range of charities and not-for-profi t organisations including The Housing Connection (past President), The Machado Joseph Foundation (Treasurer), Calvary Health Care (Board Member) and Habitat for Humanity Australia. Doug also works as a carer for aged people and volunteers at Greenwich Hospital and the MS Society. His particular concerns are for the disenfranchised, the disabled and the aged. Doug holds degrees in economics, law and ethics.

Our Board of Directors (cont.)



Thanks to Directors retiring this year

David W Benn (Immediate past Chair)

David brought his signifi cant expertise and skills to Habitat for Humanity Australia, gained during an illustrious career in international banking, fi nance, funds management, consulting and IT contracting. His community leadership roles included Chairman of the Fulbright Commission, President of the American Club, Sydney, Chairman of the Parish Council of St Stephen’s Church, Sydney, and a number of other charitable and community organisations.

David served on the Board for nine years, including two as Chair. During this time he built a stronger organisation that is well placed to service communities in both Australia and Asia. David worked tirelessly and Habitat for Humanity Australia today is a testament to his skills, professionalism and expertise.

The Board would like to thank David for the signifi cant contribution he made and his cheerful leadership. We are delighted that he remains a member, a strong supporter and an advocate for the work of Habitat for Humanity.

Graeme SinclairGraeme brought more than 30 years experience in accounting, investment and wealth management services to Habitat Australia. From the Myer Family Group, Graeme continues to be involved with Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

Zlatko TodorcevskiZlatko is the Chief Financial Offi cer of Oil Search Limited. He brought tremendous depth and breadth of experience in international fi nancial matters to Habitat Australia, and served as Company Secretary.

Sue Baker-FinchSue was a Director of the Illawarra Business Chamber, Wollongong City Centre Limited, as well as Habitat for Humanity Australia.

Peter SchulzePeter is Chairman of AFA Interactive. He chaired the International Programs Advisory Committee, taking the organisation through its initial AusAID accreditation. Peter is currently Chairman of Habitat for Humanity South Australia.

Hon. Kerry J Bartlett Kerry completed 12 years in Federal Parliament as the Member for Macquarie, including serving as the Chief Government Whip prior to joining the Habitat for Humanity Australia Board. He left to undertake ongoing leadership roles in a number of community organisations.



It has been an amazing year at Habitat for Humanity Australia. Each time I visit our projects and meet our project partners, I am moved by the signifi cance of building homes, communities and most importantly, hope – and when we build hope, we build a future. Being part of this and sharing the experience of working with others on-site has been a great privilege.There have been two standout activities this year. We launched our most signifi cant campaign yet, the 1,000 Homes for Hope appeal with the ambitious target of building 1,000 homes for 1,000 of the poorest families across our region. We are already one third of the way there and are working hard to ensure we meet this goal.

In March, we celebrated the centenary of International Women’s Day with the Hand in Hand Build in Nepal. We brought together 100 women from across Australia who raised funds to support this project and provide homes, toilets, clean water, and sanitation and livelihood training for more than 250 female-headed families over the next two years. These women marked their commitment by travelling to Nepal and building the fi rst ten homes hand in hand with the partner families on International Women’s Day itself.

We can’t do any of the work we do without our partners. I want to especially acknowledge QBE LMI; we celebrated ten years of partnership in 2011. QBE LMI have demonstrated their ongoing commitment in our community, working to make a difference in people’s lives through their invaluable support over the past ten years.

Our cash fl ow shows that locally raised funds increased by more than $320,000 this year. Additionally, in line with plans to become self-suffi cient, Habitat for Humanity International’s funding reduced, meaning we raised a total of $500,000 more than last year.

This is a pleasing outcome of the team’s hard work, which translates into more funds being invested in projects in the coming fi nancial year.

Habitat for Humanity Australia is about working hand in hand with families, helping them to overcome fi nancial and social obstacles, and often intolerance and discrimination. I am very proud of the work that Habitat for Humanity Australia has done in helping change the world for the better.

A message from our CEO Jo Brennan



In March 2011, 100 women, mainly from Australia, travelled to Nepal to help build the fi rst ten houses for 250 female-headed households. When Janette van Kernebeek fi rst heard about the trip, she thought it would be a good opportunity to get actively involved, get her hands dirty and make a positive contribution to the lives of Nepalese women. The Hand in Hand Build saw teams of ten women per house build a new home in fi ve days, with the assistance of home partners and local tradespersons.

“Initially, I was unsure how we would be perceived by the local community, but working with the local Habitat staff and seeing their projects fi rsthand it was easy to see how our money was being carefully managed and spent for the benefi t of the broader community. Working with locals, I was encouraged to see that Habitat for Humanity is helping to build a sustainable workforce, by helping to support the livelihoods of local masons and carpenters, bringing numerous benefi ts to a broader community.”

Janette considers her time as a volunteer with Hand in Hand in Nepal as a life-changing experience. In particular, getting to live and breathe Nepalese culture, working hard to ensure the team was able to hand over a house at the end of the week and getting to meet other women from diverse backgrounds were highlights. During the build, she worked in dedicated teams surrounded by inspiring women and while fundraising for the build, she was humbled by the amazing generosity of friends, family and colleagues.

“I’d like to return to Nepal to help fi nish the last ten houses of the planned 250 and revisit the Itahari community. It really was an emotional journey – to be hugged every day by our home partner Sakuntala and her young four-year-old son and knowing we were building them a safe and secure home. I would defi nitely encourage others to do a build with Habitat.”

Celebrating International Women’s Day,hand in handJanette van Kernebeek –Hand in Hand volunteer

“It was easy to see how our money was being carefully managed and spent for the benefi t of the community.”



Habitat for Humanity Australia reached a major milestone this year, building its 100th home. A total of 105 new homes have been built for families living in housing distress in Australia. Our work is only made possible by the generous support of partners, sponsors and volunteers. A heartfelt thank-you goes to everyone involved.

We also celebrated our ten-year partnership with QBE LMI, a signifi cant milestone, and we look forward to many more years of working together to build better futures for more families.

In New South WalesThis year Habitat for Humanity New South Wales continued to provide a ‘hand-up’ for families, completing two new homes as part of the Bidwill Blitz project, each taking 12 days from slab to completion. Our foundation sponsor QBE LMI and realestate. com.au made this achievement possible as well as the tireless efforts of family partners and volunteers. Two Sudanese war-torn, refugee families are now proud homeowners.

April 2011 saw the launch of a partnership between HFH NSW, TAFE and Junee jail – the Junee Prison Build. Supporters made commitments of cash, goods and services exceeding $185,000. Three houses will be built by inmates inside the jail in 2011 and transported to Habitat land in Junee and elsewhere in the Riverina.

“QBE LMI is delighted to celebrate our ten-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Our focus as a foundation partner is about providing opportunities for families who have gone through hardship. Habitat Australia offers us a unique opportunity to contribute to the community and share in the same values that everyone has a right to a safe and decent place to live. Our people enjoy getting involved in lots of hands-on voluntary work both here and around Asia and we look forward to continuing this important work together.” – Ian Graham, CEO, QBE LMI.

Our achievements in AustraliaAngela Emmerton – Australian Program Manager



In QueenslandHabitat for Humanity Queensland responded to the Queensland fl oods in January by implementing the Brush with Kindness program in partnership with ACC International Relief. The program helped repair the homes of families devastated by the fl oods and to get their lives back on track. Habitat International Disaster Corp volunteers assisted with this mammoth task.

Habitat volunteers also assisted The Renovators television show with repair works for a family affected by the fl oods.

In South AustraliaIt has been a great year for Habitat for Humanity South Australia with four houses handed over, four under construction and the commencement of the Edgecombe Neighbourhood Rejuvenation Project in Davoren Park where 15 houses will be built over the next three years.

Key partnerships were formed with schools (St Patricks Technical College, Para West, Craigmore High School and Fremont Elizabeth High), providing many students with construction training on Habitat projects. Many unemployed people are gaining skills and work experience on Habitat sites through a partnership with ASK Employment and Training Prospects. The Copley Development Project continues in SA’s far north and we expect this to lead to housing outcomes for Indigenous people in 2012/2013.

The highlight of the year was presenting partner families with the keys to their new home. For us it was a thrill – for the families it was a life-changer. Without the extraordinary help of donors, supporters and volunteers none of this would have been possible.

In VictoriaThe past year has been a very rewarding one for Habitat for Humanity Victoria with four new homes provided at Warragul and Wyndham Vale for families in need of a safe and decent place to live.

The Yea Project – our response to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfi res – progressed throughout the year with planning permission for 25 new family homes approved. Infrastructure plans were submitted, bringing families affected by bushfi res closer to experiencing housing security once again.

More than 25 Brush with Kindness projects were completed, thanks to the help of our faithful volunteers. Over 675 individuals, groups and corporate team members volunteered more than 4300 hours of labour, helping families affected by the 2009 bushfi res. Volunteers are also actively involved in helping us to run the ReStore bargain centres at Ringwood and at Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula.

In Western AustraliaHabitat for Humanity Western Australia completed its fi rst house at the end of 2010 and has acquired land to build three new homes. Habitat WA is expanding its horizons and looking at opportunities to build in Port Hedland, Karratha, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury.

“Owning my own home means a great deal to me; our family as a whole has a sense of identity.” – Habitat for Humanity Australia Home Partner


Phea, Phnom Penh Project, CambodiaPhea is 31 and married with a 17-year-old daughter and four-year-old son. She has now lived in her Habitat home for nearly a year. Habitat for Humanity provided a loan for the house, as well as water, sanitation and nutrition training, and the government granted the land.

The home is situated on a busy corner. The bottom fl oor and patio area are used for work, while the top fl oor – accessible via a ladder – is where the family lives and sleeps.

Phea has set up a shop selling petrol, sugar cane, drinks, cosmetics and cigarettes. She also does laundry and sells water. Phea’s daughter assists her with the shop and the work at home. Phea said that all this would not have been possible without their Habitat home.

The new house has given Phea’s family safety and economic security. They have since been able to purchase a plot of land in Trapaing Anchanh, where her daughter’s house will be built.

Home partnercase study



“This leading-edge framework allows us to more clearly track the real changes that our projects make in people’s lives.”

The international programs improve the lives of women, men and children around Asia. In his role, James has the privilege of witnessing these changes fi rsthand.

Strengthening our program in AsiaHabitat for Humanity Australia’s energetic and focused international program’s team had both a successful and rewarding year, growing and strengthening the program. The Australian community, through Habitat for Humanity Australia, is supporting communities with projects in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam. We developed comprehensive country strategies to ensure the projects we support remain strategic and intentional throughout the year. This process has also strengthened our relationship with country partners.

Establishing our partnership with AusAIDHabitat for Humanity Australia successfully used its fi rst round of AusAID funding in a water, sanitation and hygiene project in the north of Bangladesh. We look forward to developing our relationship with AusAID further in the coming year.

Increasing our disaster management capacityWith the ever-increasing incidence of natural disasters, particularly in Asia, we have strengthened our disaster management capacity and will continue to develop our processes.

Improving development effectiveness Throughout the year, Habitat for Humanity Australia developed a Poverty Alleviation Performance Measurement Framework in order to articulate the effectiveness of the programs we support. This leading-edge framework allows us to more clearly track the real changes that our projects make in people’s lives.

Our achievements overseasJames Schell – International Program Manager



This year, the assistance provided by Habitat Australia and the Australian community helped to improve living conditions for thousands of families across Asia.

Shelter SecurityThe living conditions of 353 families improved considerably through the provision of core houses, house repairs and rehabilitations. Families involved in Habitat Australia projects report having a strong increase in their sense of security, community and well-being.

Community Health1,689 families have improved access to water and sanitation facilities and 5,731 community members have increased knowledge on safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices. Community members now feel there is a strong increase in their levels of health after being involved in Habitat Australia projects.

Economic Security600 families participated in a range of income generation and fi nancial literacy training sessions, which have positively engaged community members and increased their skills and knowledge.

Community Empowerment178 community members participated in governance and life skills training. In particular, this actively engaged women within the community and increased their skill base.

Education200 students in Afghanistan are attending school in permanent classrooms built by Habitat for Humanity Australia as opposed to makeshift tents. According to community members, our relocation projects have also resulted in strong increases in school attendance rates.



The Global Village program gives Habitat’s supporters the opportunity to go out into the ‘fi eld’ and see Habitat’s work in action. This year was the biggest yet for Global Village with nearly 400 willing and determined team members travelling to seven countries and building homes for over 30 families. Our Global Village participants are extraordinary people and their contribution to Habitat’s work is greatly appreciated, both in Australia and the destination country.

By travelling overseas, Global Village team members have the opportunity to see fi rsthand the difference a safe and decent home makes to the lives of families in need. Global Village teams work alongside the family whose home they are helping to build. By sharing the hard work, a local meal and a few jokes along the way, team members soon understand the hope that this gesture of generosity can bring to the lives of people in need.

This year, we organised the largest Australian Global Village build to date. When our international programs team identifi ed a community of families in Nepal who needed our support, the team jumped at the opportunity to fund this project through a special event build. The Hand in Hand Build, which took place in Itahari, was a huge success with a team of 100 women building ten homes in one week.

It is with generous and open hearts that our Global Village team members travel and change the world. These special supporters are more than just volunteers – they must meet a fundraising target for the project, which helps to drive the important work that Habitat does both in Australia and around the world. Through Global Village, you can combine your passion for Habitat’s development activities in a meaningful and hands-on way. Be part of the solution – visit www.habitat.org.au/globalvillage today!.

Our Global Village ProgramAlexandra Mar - Global Village Manager

“The Hand in Hand build was a huge success with a team of 100 women building ten homes in one week.”



Several years ago, Jon Blackwell travelled to Cambodia with Habitat Australia as a team member and built just outside Phnom Phen. At the time, he was the CEO of WorkCover in New South Wales, where he formed a team. They have since built homes in Nepal, the Philippines and Mongolia. Jon’s philosophy is that many of us are already fortunate enough in the West and have an obligation to help those less so. Like many of us, he’s given to charities but wanted to see for himself what happens to that money, and he says that a Global Village trip gives you that opportunity – “you get hands-on involvement!”

“The wonderful thing about Global Village is that you get to work with families. I love travelling, but there’s a big difference between being a tourist and

doing a build where you get to meet the family and their kids. You really get to know the local people and you donate your time and put in your own labour. It’s hard work! I’ve never had an easy build, but you feel as if you’ve left something behind – it’s a personal achievement.”

“There’s a big difference between being a tourist and doing a build where you get to meet the family and their kids.”

Many hands make light workJon Blackwell – Global Village team leader



The Fundraising and Marketing program took a big leap forward in 2011 with 111% growth in revenue from individual supporters. We also welcomed nine new partners during the year: realestate.com.au, Jord, MLC Foundation, RiskWise, Vietnam Airlines, Delta Airlines, ACA Research, Reborn and Steelcase. Supporters and donors generously contributed $3.9 million, taking us another step closer to our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.We set an ambitious target and launched our biggest fundraising appeal yet, 1,000 Homes for Hope. Our goal is to build 1,000 additional homes by the end of 2013 and implement 1,000 holistic housing solutions by the end of 2011. We are pleased to say that we have already built 275 homes and are well on our way to achieving our target.

A gala event with Angela Catterns and Wendy Harmer raised more than $55,000 towards our 1,000 Homes for Hope Appeal. We also launched our signature event, High Tea for Habitat, which encourages people around Australia to host a high tea at work or at home and a media event was held to mark World Habitat Day and offi cially launch High Tea for Habitat during October.

Our new branding was rolled out and includes fi ve new icons representing shelter, water and sanitation, health, education and livelihood support to demonstrate the holistic work we do.

We welcomed over 3,000 new supporters and were delighted to grow the number of HopeBuilder monthly donors. It is through the support of individuals like these that we are able to continue our mission to build more homes for families in need.

Thanks to the continued generosity of our supporters, we have been able to build an additional 275 homes for families across Asia, which has given them hope for a brighter future. I hope that you continue to support us in our target.

A wealthof supportLaura Carniato – Marketing andFundraising Manager



Habitat for Humanity Australia values the generosity of its corporate partners. Without this essential support we could not fulfi l our mission of building homes, communities and hope for families in Australia and overseas.

Our Partners

Major Partners

National Gift in Kind Partners

Foundation Partner

Principal Partners



Habitat for Humanity Australia is committed to fi nancial management and transparency. The organisation adheres to the high standards of corporate governance set out in the ACFID Code of Conduct and Australian Accounting Standards.Despite the long-term effects of the Global Financial Crisis, donations increased by 7.1% to $ 3.9 million. This enabled Habitat for Humanity Australia to maintain its program expenditure and engage in strategic long-term projects.

These long-term projects resulted in lower expenditure and revenue recognition this year. The benefi ts of this will be realised next year as these funds are used to build more homes and communities in our region.

Building fi nance capacity around the regionA highlight this year has been visits by the fi nance team to Nepal, Bangladesh and Indonesia. These visits have built the capacity of the teams in these countries by providing training to program and fi nance staff, as well as helping the Habitat Australia team manage the projects in country. The visits also helped raise the capacity of the entire Habitat for Humanity network and provide greater assurance for our donors.

% How the funds were raised42 • Individuals

24 • Corporates

13 • Foreign grants

9 • Trusts & foundations

8 • Others

4 • AusAID

Our year in fi gures Chandra Sharma – Finance Manager



% How the funds were spent64 • Program expenditure

24 • Fundraising cost

11 • Administration cost

1 • Finance cost

100 TotalNote: Expenditure ratios refl ect proportion to total expenditure less non-cash items.



Summarised fi nancial reportFor the year ended 30 June 2011 The summarised fi nancial report has been prepared in accordance with the ACFID code of conduct. For full information on the Code please refer to the ACFID Code of Conduct Guidance Document available at www.acfi d.asn.au.The summarised fi nancial report is an extract from the full fi nancial report. The full fi nancial report is available on the Habitat for Humanity Australia website www.habitat.org.au or on request.

Independent Auditor’s Report on the Summary Financial Report The accompanying summary financial report, which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2011, the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement and table of cash movements for designated purposes for the year then ended, are derived from the audited financial report of Habitat for Humanity Australia for the year ended 30 June 2011. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on that financial report in our report dated 20 October 2011.

The summary financial report does not contain all the disclosures required by the Corporations Act 2001. Reading the summary financial report, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial report of Habitat for Humanity Australia.

Directors’ responsibility for the Summary Financial Report The directors are responsible for the preparation of the summary financial report in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial report based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Auditing Standard ASA 810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Opinion

In our opinion, the summary financial report derived from the audited financial report of Habitat for Humanity Australia for the year ended 30 June 2011 is consistent, in all material respects, with that audited financial report, in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The summary financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors' financial reporting responsibilities under the ACFID Code of Conduct. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

Ernst & Young Sydney 20 October 2011



Income StatementFor the year ended 30 June 2011

2011 2010$ $

REVENUEDonations and Gifts

- Monetary 2,673,666 2,918,583

- Non-monetary 108,308 131,278

Bequests and Legacies - -

Grants

- AusAID 150,000 -

- Other overseas 494,498 682,891

Investment Income 77,462 66,725

Other Income 4,039 15,138

Revenue for Int'l, Political and Religious Proselytisation Programs - -

TOTAL REVENUE 3,507,973 3,814,614

EXPENDITURE

International Aid and Development Programs ExpenditureInternational Programs

- Funds to international programs 1,205,417 1,462,810

- Program support costs 494,728 381,916

Community Education 10,507 -

Fundraising Costs

- Public 887,471 656,573

- Government, multilateral and private 7,047 105,546

Acountability and Administration 425,139 403,964

Non-monetary Expenditure -

- Depreciation 1,432 17,841

- Exchange Loss 34,018 19,246

Finance Costs 19,392 16,326

Total International Aid and Development Programs Expenditure 3,085,151 3,064,222

Expenditure for Int'l, Political or Religious Proselytisation Programs - -

Domestic Programs Expenditure Program expenditure and support cost 474,571 478,548

Non-monetary Expenditure

- NPV Charge on loan to Affi liates & former Affi liates 2,023 220,338

- Australian Affi liates Loans write off - 166,952

- Contributed services 86,258 131,278

- Amortisation of Lease Incentive - -

Total Domestic Programs Expenditure 562,852 997,116

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3,648,003 4,061,338

EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER REVENUE (140,030) (246,723)



Balance SheetFor the year ended 30 June 2011

2011 2010

$ $

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 1,115,762 749,329

Trade and other receivables 179,403 342,759

Other fi nancial assets - loans and receivables 64,149 58,508

Total Current Assets 1,359,314 1,150,596

Non-Current Assets

Other fi nancial assets - loans and receivables 265,258 279,353

Property, plant and equipment 1,532 2,964

Total Non-Current Assets 266,790 282,317

TOTAL ASSETS 1,626,104 1,432,913

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 111,447 59,063

Borrowings - -

Current tax liabilities 9,590 27,448

Lease Incentive Liability 21,128 21,128

Provisions 46,947 25,796

Deferred revenue 694,261 417,874

Total Current Liabilities 883,373 551,309

Non Current Liabilities

Other fi nancial liabilities 13,283 12,126

Total Non Current Liabilities 13,283 12,126

TOTAL LIABILITIES 896,656 563,435

NET ASSETS 729,448 869,478

EQUITY

Retained Earnings 729,448 869,478

TOTAL EQUITY 729,448 869,478

At the end of fi nancial year Habitat for Humanity Australia had no balance for following items:Current Assets : Inventories and Assets Held for SaleNon-current Assets: Trade and other receivables, Investment Properties and IntangiblesCurrent Liabilities: Other fi nancial liabilities and Other Non-current liabilities: Provisions and BorrowingsEquity: Reserves



Statement of Changes in EquityFor the year ended 30 June 2011

Retained Earnings

As at 30 June 2009 $

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year 1,116,201

Excess of expenditure over revenue for 2010 (246,723)

Other amounts transferred (to) or from reserves -

As at 30 June 2010 869,478

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year 869,478

Excess of expenditure over revenue for 2011 (140,030)

Other amounts transferred (to) or from reserves -

As at 30 June 2011 729,448

Note: There are no adjustments or changes due to items for example, adoption of new accounting standards and items in other comprehensive income. There are also no transfers to Reserves.

Table of Cash Movements for the Designated PurposesCash Movements for the year ended 30 June 2011

Cash available at beginning

of year ($)

Cash raised during

year ($)

Cash disbursed during

year ($)

Cash available at end of year ($)

Designated purposes

Designated purposes - Overseas Program 492,411 1,313,491 1,205,417 600,485

Designated purposes - Domestic Program 147,410 470,464 474,571 143,303

Other purposes 109,508 2,106,750 1,844,284 371,974

Total 749,329 3,890,704 3,524,272 1,115,762

Cash Movements for the year ended 30 June 2010

Cash available at beginning

of year ($)

Cash raised during

year ($)

Cash disbursed during

year ($)

Cash available at end of year ($)

Designated purposes

Designated purposes - Overseas Program 460,583 1,550,041 1,518,213 492,411

Designated purposes - Domestic Program 43,587 477,687 373,864 147,410

Other purposes 181,054 1,602,990 1,674,536 109,508

Total 685,224 3,630,718 3,566,613 749,329


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Cash Flow StatementFor the year ended 30 June 2011

2011 2010

$ $

Cash fl ows from operating activities

Receipts from customers 3,761,947 3,567,006

Payments to suppliers and employees (3,449,203) (3,610,041)

Interest received 33,489 15,898

Finance Cost (19,392) (16,326)

Net cash fl ows from/used in operating activities 326,841 (43,463)

Cash fl ows from investing activities

Loans provided to affi liates - -

Repayment of loans by affi liates 39,592 154,614

Purchase of property, plant and equipment - -

Receipt from property, plant and equipment - -

Net cash fl ows from investing activities 39,592 154,614

Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities

Receipt of loans - -

Repayments of loans - (47,046)

Net cash fl ows from/(used in) fi nancing activities - (47,046)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 366,433 64,105

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 749,329 685,224

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,115,762 749,329



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Make a DonationMake a one-off donation to support

an appeal of your choice. This way you can vary the amount to suit what you can afford, with amounts fully tax deductible.

VolunteerThere’s nothing like getting your hands dirty to know you’re making a difference. Help

build homes for families within Australia or travel overseas with our Global Village program. Alternatively, contact your local Habitat for Humanity Australia State Affi liate offi ce and fi nd out how you can help. Volunteer your spare time to help out in our offi ces or in promoting our various programs.

Become a Corporate Partner

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FundraiseThere are lots of ways to raise funds and

support our building program. Some popular ideas include: hosting a dinner party or trivia night, holding a raffl e or auction, clearing out your trash and turning it into cash with a garage sale or asking your friends to sponsor you in an event and directing your funds to Habitat for Humanity Australia. Many companies like to support their employees fundraising efforts by matching the funds they raise, so ask your company if they would consider this.

Become a ‘HopeBuilder’Our HopeBuilders sign up to make a regular

monthly donation from their bank account or credit card. HopeBuilders are the backbone of Habitat for Humanity and provide ongoing support to our building program. HopeBuilders receive recognition in our annual honour booklet, as well as merchandise and regular updates.

Include us in your WillHabitat for Humanity ‘Legacy Builders’

have included us in their Wills, knowing that the funds will help to create an enduring legacy of hope enabling some of the poorest families in the world build safe and decent homes.

Show your support Habitat for Humanity supporters come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life and from all over the world. You can get involved with Habitat for Humanity in a range of different ways – from raising funds to making donations; and of course getting your hands dirty actually volunteering to build a Habitat home locally or internationally. The choice is yours. What unites us is a belief in a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

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For their assistance producing the 2011 Annual Report, we would like to thank…

• Auditors - Ernst & Young• Design - Sensory Creative• Printer - Dobson’s Printing• Paper supplier - Spicers

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