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Annual Report 2010/2011Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust

VisionThe Queen Victoria Women’s Centre is a vibrant place and space; known, valued and used by women to shape the world they want for themselves and for the women of the future.

VAlues• Courage and bravery: we draw our inspiration from the founding women who

established the Queen Victoria Hospital and the women who fought to save part of the hospital and establish the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre.

• Equality: we are committed to advancing gender equity in all aspects of society.

• Integrity: we are open, honest and considerate in our relationships and professional and transparent in our actions and decisions.

• Respect: we are mindful of the diversity of the needs, aspirations and beliefs of the women and others with whom we engage.

sTRATegiC diReCTionThe Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust has developed a Strategic Plan for the period 2009-2012 with the following five objectives to guide the Centre’s work:

1. Provide responsible stewardship of the QV Women’s Centre through achieving financial, environmental and organisational sustainability

2. Optimise the current and future use of and access to the QV Women’s Centre by women and women’s organisations

3. Be recognised as a hub that supports women’s issues, ideas and leadership across ages, cultures, interests and localities

4. Work in partnership with women and women’s organisations to develop their capacity; and

5. Increase the community’s awareness of and support for the QV Women’s Centre.

Key AChieVemenTsThis year the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre has achieved the following key objectives:

• Successfully completed the Women’s Financial Literacy Program, a three-year pilot program which developed the financial know-how of almost 2,700 Victorian women.

• Developed and delivered three capacity building workshops to 99 women from diverse women’s organisations.

• Successfully secured funds for the SeeMe – Media Literacy project focused on promoting young women’s positive body image and media literacy in high schools.

• Provided free meeting room access in the CBD for 21 small and emerging women’s organisations.

• Installed the fourth panel of the Shilling Wall, honouring 99 inspirational women.

• Connected with over 8,000 women through the Centre’s programs and events.

• Completed the development of a long-term heritage and general maintenance plan for the Centre.

• Maintained a 98.5 per cent occupancy rate for all leasable space in the building.

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Accountable Officer’s Declaration 1

Year in Review 2

Chair’s Report 4

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 5

A Place and Space for Women 8

Centre Staff and Volunteers 11

Governance 12

Compliance 14

Financial Statements 17

Acknowledgements 32

Disclosure index 32

Building on a Rich History 33

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Accountable Officer’s Declaration

Dear Ministers

In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to submit to you the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust annual report for the year ended 30 June 2011.

Catherine Brown Chairperson Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust

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yeAR in ReVieWThe Queen Victoria Women’s Centre has steadily increased its engagement with women and women’s organisations while meeting its financial and compliance requirements. While, the number of Shilling Wall nominations received this year is below annual targets, the Trust has reviewed its fundraising strategy and has implemented improvements to fundraising systems that should improve future fundraising revenue. The increase in grants reflects the successful application for funds for several new projects, including the SeeMe Project.

Key Performance IndictorsDeveloping the Centre as a recognised hub that supports women’s issues, ideas and leadership across ages, cultures, interest and localities is a key strategic objective of the Trust.

Total annual increase in the number of women participating in events, training, programs and information distribution

2008-09 actual 4200 women

2009-10 10,565

2010-11 13,093

Annual target 2010-11 10,565

Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley (second from left), Catherine Brown (Chair), and guests; Sustainable Fashion Parade, September 2010. Photo: Kohienel

Green is the New Black Eco-Fashion Exhibition, September 2010. Photo: Kohienel

Catherine Brown (Chair), The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, and Helen Shepherd from BreaCan. Photo: Kelli Morris

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Key Performance Indicator Target 2010-11 Actual 2010-11 Result

Total annual increase in number of women participating in QVWC events, training, programs and information distribution

10,565 (5% increase)

13,093 Achieved

In-kind partnership support to women and women’s organisations in WPF areas*

At least 3 WPF areas

4 WPF areas Achieved

Value of in-kind partnership support to women and women’s organisations (property management and venue and gallery access)

$28,000 $32,245 Achieved

Number of women/year accessing Centre building in the evening and on weekends

700 3,759 Achieved

Percentage of participants satisfied with Centre’s educational workshops, seminars, programs, activities and events

85% 91% Achieved

Women’s organisations’ capacity building programs, educational workshops and seminars, events and information distribution:

• Number of WPF areas represented in those attending educational workshops and seminars

2 WPF areas 4 WPF areas Achieved

• Number of women participating 400 1,923 Achieved

• Number of women’s organisations participating 20 112 Achieved

Women’s Financial Literacy:• Number of state-wide workshops 27 27 Achieved

• Number of women participating in workshops 270 244 Not Achieved

• Number of seminars conducted 12 12 Achieved

• Number of women participating in seminars 360 602 Achieved

New Shilling Wall tributes to women 175 53 Not Achieved

Annual percentage increase in traffic to Women’s Financial Literacy web pages

43,000 page views 78,327 page views Achieved

Achievement and maintenance of occupancy for rental space (excluding function areas)

85% 99.9% Achieved

QV Women’s Centre tenant profile includes women’s organisations working in WPF areas

4 WPF areas 4 WPF areas Achieved

Raising of cash funds through fundraising efforts and achievement of in-kind sponsorship

$60,000 $95,030 Achieved

Securing of sponsorship and grants $65,000 $693,816 Achieved

* WPF refers to the Victorian Government’s ‘Women’s Policy Framework’ 2008-11.

As a statutory body that receives funding from the Victorian Government, the Centre meets a number of important performance criteria. The key indicators and results are summarised in the table below:

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Over the past year the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust has continued to focus on its strategic objectives, with a particular emphasis on increasing the Centre’s connections with women and on our stewardship of this wonderful heritage building. Words like ‘capacity building’ and ‘maintenance planning’ were used often during our meetings!A key strategy was to optimise the number of women using the Centre’s venues and participating in the Centre’s programs and events. Many women’s voices have echoed in the Centre’s halls and rooms as we have expanded our capacity building work, held new and established events, and worked on the development of the next stage of our work with young women and media literacy. Use of the building increased by 24 per cent and through our various programs and online services to almost 8,600 women from all walks of life connected in some way with the Centre.

During the year the Programs team worked on developing two new capacity building workshops and online resources for women’s organisations. The Funding Futures Kit was developed with the assistance of many Trust Members, and with Greenstone and Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. The Planning Women’s Projects has been piloted and will be further developed next year. We also delivered 27 women’s financial literacy workshops across Victoria and 12 women’s financial literacy seminars in partnership with WIRE, Women’s Information. The SeeMe – Media Literacy Project commenced in November and will be a major two-year project for the team. Working with young people and schools, the SeeMe Project is developing an interactive online media literacy resource that tackles body image, the ‘beauty’ myth and gender stereotyping in the media. The Project has been funded by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Department of Business and Innovation with contributions from the Trust and Industry groups.

The Women’s Space Program continued to provide meeting places for smaller or emerging women’s organisations with support from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.

We were delighted to welcome the Governor-General, the Hon. Quentin Bryce AC, to the Centre in September. She toured the building, meeting with many of the women’s organisations resident in the Centre and also with staff and Trust Members. We are very fortunate to have such a well-informed, caring and impressive woman as a role model for us.

The Centre contributed written submissions to two reviews: the Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act and the Review of the Code of Ethics for the Australian Association of National Advertisers – where our interest was particularly about positive body image and reducing violence.

Following the state election, we welcomed the Hon. Mary Wooldridge MP as the new Minister for Women’s Affairs (2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011). The Minister gave the International Women’s Day Oration and helped us celebrate the installation of another panel of the Shilling Wall, which celebrates the contribution of women.

We also farewelled the Hon. Maxine Morand MP, the former Minister for Women’s Affairs (1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010), who was responsible for funding the Centre’s work in women’s financial literacy, which has been a joint undertaking with the Office of Women’s Policy and WIRE – Women’s Information.

An event of note was the exciting Green Fashion Events, where guests were both educated and entertained about sustainable fashion. Irene Goonan was a key catalyst in this event and inspired us to rethink our attitude to fashion through reusing, reducing, refusing, repairing and recycling. The City of Melbourne was represented by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan Riley, and the Lady Mayoress, Emma Page Campbell.

As a key part of our stewardship role, the Trust has also given special attention to planning for the ongoing preservation and maintenance of our heritage building, which turns 100 in 2012. We engaged conservation architects, Lovell Chen, to prepare a

heritage maintenance plan, and PlanCost to assist us with costing the heritage and ongoing maintenance costs of the Centre. This important project indicates that the Trust will need to use some reserves and seek additional funding from government and philanthropy to ensure that this unique building is preserved in good condition for the current and future women of Victoria. This work will continue to be a focus for the next few years.

We are also exploring the concept of a Green Roof to enhance the Atrium on Level 5. Again, this will require more planning and funding to progress but we are inspired by the initial concept design prepared by Bent Architects.

Genevieve Webb, our former CEO, left the Centre in May and Rosa Dall’Armi from Resurgence has been leading the staff team as Interim CEO. The Trust is taking this opportunity to reflect carefully on the CEO position requirements as we embark on the Centre’s next stage of development.

I would like to thank all the organisations that share the Centre with us and all the operational staff for their outstanding contribution to the life of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre during the year. I would also like to acknowledge the thoughtful contribution of our former CEO, Genevieve Webb, and our Interim CEO, Rosa Dall‘Armi. The Trust Members themselves have all given a great deal of pro bono time and expertise beyond Trust meetings and I would like to thank them for their continued generosity and commitment. Each month, our voices echo in the Atrium as we meet to monitor the Centre’s current performance and plan for the future.

Catherine Brown Chairperson Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust

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In the twelve months under review, the Centre has hosted an amazing group of women, including the Australian Governor-General, the Victorian Minister for Women’s Affairs and the City of Melbourne’s Deputy Lord Mayor, as well as local government ministers and councillors. The Centre has also engaged with community workers and volunteers who make a real difference in the women’s sector and has been inspired by pioneering young women leaders – all of whom have gathered at the QV Women’s Centre to share the ideas and issues that are important to them.

The chance to listen to these inspirational women has been the highlight of 2010–11, but we have also undertaken substantial internal developments to ensure that the Centre continues to cater for the needs of Victorian women.

A range of events run by the Centre and affiliated organisations were hosted in the Centre’s venues this year, again demonstrating what a special space for women the Centre is. Three occasions stood out as flagship events at the QV Women’s Centre:

• The Green Fashion Events Series was the Centre’s contribution to Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. These events attracted to the Centre a new group of women who were interested in exploring the environmentally friendly fashion options on offer in Melbourne

• The annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Leadership Oration was strongly attended by women of all ages and political persuasions. This year’s event celebrated 100 years of IWD and the Leadership Oration was delivered by the new Minister for Women’s Affairs, the Hon. Mary Wooldridge; and

• The launch of the fourth Shilling Wall panel in April attracted over 200 guests, all of whom were eager to celebrate the achievements of the 99 newest Shilling Wall women.

Every year our capacity building programs become more popular, attracting large numbers of diverse women and women’s organisations to the Centre as they look to develop their skills and knowledge on a range of issues This year our programs team, led by Alex White, has achieved the following:

• The successful completion of a three- year pilot program delivering women’s financial literacy seminars and workshops across Victoria in partnership with the Office of Women’s Policy and WIRE- Women’s Information

• The continued development and delivery of three workshops seeking to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of women’s organisations to continue to achieve their objectives; and

• The successful securing of funds to pilot a new project aimed at promoting young women’s positive body image and media literacy in high schools.

This year we welcomed two new tenant organisations into our community, Ovarian Cancer Australia and Positive Women Vic. The continued contribution of the Centre’s tenants ensures that the Centre remains a place for all women in search of specific, professional support, ensuring the Centre remains a hub for all women.

The many achievements of 2010–11 would not have been possible if it were not for the dedication and hard work of the QV Women’s Centre staff and Trust. Their individual and collective contributions are sincerely appreciated.

The QV Women’s Centre is well placed to run an active program of events and capacity building programs in 2011–12 and to continue to engage with our tenant organisations and venue users. May the words of women continue to be shared and heard all around the Centre throughout the year ahead.

Rosa Dall’Armi Interim Chief Executive Officer (12 May 2011 – 30 June 2011) Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

Genevieve Webb Chief Executive Officer (1 July 2010 – 11 May 2011) Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

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Women’s Programs

Throughout 2010–11 the Centre has developed and delivered the following women–specific capacity building programs.

• Women’s Organisations Capacity Building Workshop Program: this program aims to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of grassroots women’s organisations and make a positive difference to the Victorian community. The Program, delivered in partnership with the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, includes a series of free workshops for women’s organisations and online workshop materials for both participant and public use via the Centre’s website.

This year over 85 women from 53 women’s organisations and groups participated in three ‘Working with Government’ workshops (two more than planned due to overwhelming demand); the pilot ‘Funding Futures’ workshop; and the pilot ‘Planning Women’s Projects’ workshop.

“The materials are invaluable and will be next to me at my desk for reference.” — Participant, 2011 Capacity Building Program.

• Women’s Financial Literacy Project (pilot): this three-year pilot program delivered topic-specific seminars and workshops aimed at increasing the financial skills, confidence and independence of women across Victoria. The pilot concluded at the end of 2010 and was delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Office of Women’s Policy and WIRE–Women’s Information.

Over the three years 2,678 Victorian women participated in the pilot that consisted of 81 free ‘Steps to securing your financial future’ workshops and 40 free ‘Women & money’ seminars in Melbourne, Traralgon and Geelong.

“In 2009/10 I was privileged to partnerwith the OWP and WIRE to lead thethird year of the Women’s FinancialLiteracy project for the QVWC. Thehigh demand for the Seminars andWorkshops clearly demonstrated thedesire for women to be more financiallysavvy and for that learning to takeplace in a safe environment. TheCentre witnessed firsthand how womenbecame more confident in dealing withissues such as debt, home ownershipand superannuation in what is anincreasingly complex financial world. Anecdotally, it was clear that whilemoney may not make you happy, puttingyourself in charge of your money cangive you more choice about how you live your life.” — Alex White, Programs Manager, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre.

• SeeMe Media Literacy Project: this project is the newest initiative by the QV Women’s Centre. It builds on the success of the Centre’s earlier media awareness program aimed at reducing body dissatisfaction among young women. SeeMe is working with young people and teachers to develop and pilot an interactive online media literacy web resource, which will be piloted in five Victorian Government, Catholic and independent schools. SeeMe will engage young women and men in the ICT design and development process of creating the web resource. The resource will be aligned to the English curriculum and the activities will unpack young people’s issues around the media’s manipulation of digital images and their unrealistic and narrow portrayals of ‘beauty’ ideals and gender stereotypes. The aim is to increase young people’s critical media literacy skills and resistance of media internalisation. SeeMe is supported by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and the Department of Business and Innovation (DBI).

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Green is the New Black Inaugral Runway Parade and Exhibition, September 2010. Photos: Kohienel

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Flagship eventsAs well as educational workshops and seminars, the QV Women’s Centre hosted a range of celebratory, fun events in an effort to develop community awareness that the QV Women’s Centre is a place and space for all women. The following events were the Centre’s flagship events for 2010–11:

• The Green Fashion Event Series was held in conjunction with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2010. As part of this series, the Centre curated an exhibition of sustainable fashion designs by future and emerging eco-designers and held two public sustainable fashion forums in the Women’s Gallery. An evening cocktail event was the highlight of the series, attracting over 130 women and featuring a panel of green fashion experts and a sustainable fashion parade.

“The event was professional, fun and Iloved being a part of it” — Tara Miller,participating eco-designer.

• International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated at the QV Women’s Centre for the second consecutive year with a leadership oration. The event, held in partnership with the City of Melbourne, attracted over 80 women to hear the Hon. Mary Wooldridge, Minister for Mental Health, Women’s Affairs and Community Services reflect on 100 years of IWD and women’s achievements over this time. The Centre also partnered with UN Women to host an exhibition in the Women’s Gallery that celebrates the past century of women’s development and gives the women of today the chance to display their future wishes for women on a public ‘wishing wall’.

“It was a really good feeling to be in a room full of passionate women fromall stages of life, some who’d madecountless contributions over decadesto their section of community and/orvaluable causes, and others who werejust starting out but were really keen to learn lots and hear inspirational stories.” — Jasmine Errey, IWD Oration attendee

• The fourth Shilling Wall Panel was launched in late April 2011 with over 200 Shilling Wall donors, nominees, friends, family and supporters coming together to celebrate the next 99 women to be honoured on the Shilling Wall. Seven Shilling Wall nominees and donors, including the Hon. Mary Wooldridge, shared their Shilling Wall stories with guests, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of women in our community.

“I am honoured to be recognised asdeserving to be included on the ShillingWall. I would like to commend the Queen Victorian Women’s Centre Trustfor the Shilling Wall initiative, and wishyou continuing success in the future.And also once again, I thank my friendsand colleagues for their generoussupport, in nominating my name to be put on the Shilling Wall.” — Marion Lau OAM, JP, Shilling Wall nominee and past QVWC Trust Member.

Thank you [for] a wonderful morning, and a really fantastic tribute to mydeceased sister. My grandson (eventhough he is only four years old) hastalked about the day constantly. What a lovely memory that hopefullywill be instilled in him of his great aunt.Thank you… and I applaud thewonderful work that you are doing.” — Maureen Cross, Shilling Wall Donor

• The Diverse Women Driving Melbourne event was held in July 2010 to celebrate the ongoing contributions of diverse women in our community and the nomination of 10 female commissioners to the Shilling Wall by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. A range of women from multicultural organisations, groups and networks were invited to the event and the Multicultural Choir completed the night with songs from around the globe.

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Family members at the Shilling Wall Panel Launch 2011. Photo: Kelli Morris

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Each year the QV Women’s Centre directly benefits over 10,000 women who participate in events, training, programs and information services provided at the Centre. Committed to optimising public benefit through access and use of the Centre facilities, the Trust manages: • Four venues in the Centre that cater for

conferences, training, events, networking and information sharing. The Centre venues are made available to women’s and not-for-profit organisations at discounted rates to ensure inclusion and accessibility

• The QV Women’s Gallery for the benefit of emerging women artists through the provision of free public exhibition space

• The Shilling Wall and Garden that provide a physical and virtual space to recognise and promote the diverse achievements of women from all walks of life; and

• A community of women’s organisations and women-focused businesses that offer a range of information, research and support services.

VenuesOver the last 12 months, the Centre’s four venue spaces have played host to over 460 events. Our continued effort to fulfil the community need for affordable and centrally located meeting spaces in a friendly environment has ensured that the Centre’s venues remain an attractive choice to clients from all sectors.

The Trust benefits grassroots women’s organisations and not-for-profit community organisations with over $62,227 per annum worth of in-kind and sponsorship support of services and/or activities held at the Centre. This includes discounts on tenancy and venue hire, free access to venues and the QV Women’s Gallery.

The QV Women’s Space ProgramThe task of finding affordable meeting spaces in the CBD has not become any easier over the last financial year. The QV Women’s Space, which was initially piloted at the Centre in 2010, continued in 2011 to provide free space to eligible small women’s groups, networks and organisations looking to share their ideas and issues.

The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation’s ongoing support for this project, as well as the Trust’s dedication to responsible stewardship at the Centre, have ensured that 21 women’s groups have been able to access the space, with appropriate furnishings needed to build their capacity to work with women.

“Young UN Women Australia —Melbourne Committee has been an eager participant of the QV Women’sSpace Program.As a not-for-profit and volunteer-ledorganisation we don’t have theresources to pay for our own permanent or semi-permanent meeting space. This is one of our biggestorganisational challenges as we organise and co-ordinate a largenumber of events each year. Our sub-committees (Issues and Policy, Education and Events) have benefitedcountless number of times from access to a free meeting space. Having a safe, well equipped andappropriate space for us to use whenwe need is also very important for theexecutive level of the organisation.Our executive team has frequently usedthe space to conduct 2-3 hour meetings.Moreover, the flexibility of access to thespace is a key part of its ability to meetour needs. The majority of ourvolunteers work or study full-time. Thus, access to the QV Women’s Spaceafter hours and on weekends is a vital need.

At Young UN Women Australia - Melbourne Committee, we are sopleased to be part of the program and we would happily endorse it to everyone working in this space. It has been an integral part of the functioning of the organisation andwithout it we would not have accessto a safe meeting place free of charge.For a volunteer-led organisation, with a large number of events to plan,this is integral to our success. We would like to pass on our thanks to the supporters of this program,and we hope that it can continue tosupport organisations like ours.” – Josie Swords, Young UN Women Australia – Melbourne Committee.

“Red Light Project is a small, feministorganisation comprised completely ofvolunteers. We have been so fortunate to have secured a regular fortnightlybooking of the Women’s Space at theQVWC and it has been a huge catalyst for us in terms of providing us with free meeting space in the city in awomen-only environment. This is another excellent example of theQVWC supporting women-led groups and a comfortable space for ourvolunteers to carry out our projects. Thanks QVWC for your support as we are without funding and cannotafford to pay expensive rates for meeting space. The Women’s Spaceis a private, secure and beautifulmeeting space and we are very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. It is such a fabulous opportunity and wehope to be able to meet there into the future! Thanks from all the women at Red Light Project.” – Katy Greenland, Red Light Project.

Venue users Access provided

External not-for-profit organisations 875.2 hours at reduced rates and 15.5 hours free access

QV Women’s Centre tenants 83.5 free hours and 606 discounted hours accessed as part of tenancy agreements

Women’s Space Program users (small women’s organisations)

Free access to meeting space for 21 women’s organisations, (4,515 hours)

Women’s Gallery (emerging women artists) Free exhibition space for 11 exhibitions

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Women’s GalleryThe QV Women’s Gallery continues to provide free access to female artists and women’s organisations exhibiting at the Centre. The in-kind value of this support is $650 per month, based on comparative rates at similar galleries. The following individuals, groups and organisations exhibited in the Women’s Gallery during 2010–11 free of charge:• Annie Finkelde• Anne Riggs• Chris Fry• Dimple Gupta • IWDA• Jennifer Cameron• Julia Bilecki• Janne Kearney• QVWC – Melbourne Spring Fashion Week• Rachael Hammond• The Long Walk• Victorian Multicultural Commission

“It’s so wonderful to have [had] theopportunity to show my work withoutthe expenses normally involved asnormally this just would not have beenpossible for me in a setting such as the QV Women’s Centre... Especially as the gallery space is in the CBD of Melbourne, is one of suchempowerment, integrity andopportunity for women and importantlyopen to the public. As an emergingartist I could not have done this withoutthe free space available...

The QVWC Women’s gallery has fulfilleda long held desire over many years toshow the sacred meaning of my work to women. Wow, a space just for women.How perfect. A dream come true...My yearning and my endless hoursof deep connection through paint...Especially as a woman my struggle for independence, self respect, graceand beauty, honour and knowing is the direct connection to the divinefeminine, the goddess in all her forms.To be able to express this with the gift of art she has flourished upon me, in a space just for women, means more than I could possibly say in words....

My experience with the QVWC heldthe deep respect and honour which isparamount to my work... I just wouldnever show my art in an environmentwhich did not support this... Thankyou QVWC for this wonderful opportunity... Blessings.” – Annette Cutelli, Anusha Art.

Women’s Space for our monthlysupport groups for women diagnosedwith ovarian cancer, and heldour “Afternoon Teal” (teal is theinternational colour for ovarian cancer)for patients and supporters duringFebruary’s Ovarian Cancer AwarenessMonth in the Atrium. We have alsotaken part in training sessionsfacilitated by the Queen VictoriaWomen’s Centre on public speaking, the media and working with government. Ovarian Cancer Australia has alsocollaborated with BreaCan, anothertenant. We held a joint informationsession on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment and are currentlyworking in partnership on a projectfunded by the Victorian government to educate and inform Victorian women diagnosed with a gynaecologicalcancer about the support options available to them, and work with other service providers in Victoriato develop better collaboration andintegration of services. The team at Ovarian Cancer Australia verymuch value being part of the QueenVictoria Women’s Centre and we lookforward to seeing the Centre and itscommunity develop and prosper.” – Annabel Davies, Chief Operating Officer, Ovarian Cancer Australia

Future building plans • Maintaining a Heritage Building:

The Trust commissioned qualified architect/heritage consultants, Lovell Chen Architects, to provide an assessment of the existing condition of the building and to provide recommendations regarding the required repair works and ongoing building maintenance activities. The result of this assessment is a comprehensive review of the building and clearly identified building repair works and ongoing building maintenance program. The assessment and maintenance program is informing the coming year’s priorities.

• Green Roof Project: Following an expression of interest process, Bent Architecture has developed a conceptual design with indicative costs for a Green Roof and function room upgrade to Level 5 of the building. The key objectives of this initiative are to: improve the attractiveness and utility of the Level 5 venue; improve the energy conservation within the building; continue to improve the environmental impact of the building; and to further develop community engagement opportunities through the attraction of visitors and community volunteer garden groups. The Trust is currently reviewing the conceptual design options and indicative costs.

TenancyThe Trust provides secure and affordable (discounted) tenancies to women’s organisations in the Centre. Although each tenant organisation is independently run, there is a strong sense of community that is actively fostered within the Centre, which provides mutual encouragement and assistance for women and women’s networks. Organisations within the Centre offer each other mutual support and work in collaboration on various project and programs.

“Ovarian Cancer Australia has been atenant of the Queen Victoria Women’sCentre since September 2010.We have very much enjoyed our newplace of residence – not only is it abeautiful building with an important and fascinating history, but it is alsohome to a community of like-minded and worthy organisations that are focused on supporting and benefiting women. Since moving in, Ovarian CancerAustralia has enjoyed using the building’s facilities – we use the

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Vita Health offers natural medicine health services with a team of friendly practitioners with expertise in: naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, osteopathy, myotherapy, massage and pregnancy massage.

WIRE – Women’s Information provides free and confidential information, support and referrals to all women of Victoria. Services include a state-wide telephone service 1300 134 130 from 9am to 5pm weekdays (interpreter service available); Women’s Information Centre (drop in 10.30am–5pm weekdays). All women are welcome to use free computer/ internet access, participate in free educational programs such as Job Club, and attend free monthly information seminars on women’s issues.

As a Registered Training Organisation, WIRE offers TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment program, Leadership and Governance courses, Telephone Support Worker Training program and accredited training in women-sensitive practice. WIRE also researches on and advocates for women’s issues such as women’s equal participation in the workforce, improving women’s financial literacy and security, and stopping violence against women.

Effective management of tenancy spaceProviding affordable office space to women’s organisations is an ongoing priority of the Trust. By maintaining a high occupancy level, we provide maximum access to the available space and ensure many women benefit from the Centre and its services.

Total leasable space during the 2010–11 financial year was 1,302 square metres and on average 98.5% of this space was leased over the year.

Ovarian Cancer Australia is the country’s leading organisation for ovarian cancer awareness and support. It is a national not-for-profit organisation founded in 2001 by people directly affected by ovarian cancer. Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of events, media campaigns and community activities to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our programs. We also hold a Teal Ribbon Day on the last Wednesday in February. Teal is the international colour of ovarian cancer.

Positive Women Victoria is a support and advocacy organisation for HIV-positive women. We understand that the issues faced by positive women are real and we provide a safe and comfortable environment that is completely confidential where women can discuss their needs. We provide peer support, referral and information, regular newsletters and member events, and opportunities for personal development.

URCOT conducts a wide range of research and organisational development activities for its clients. This work includes organisational enhancement, strategic thinking and planning, environmental scanning, organisational and work analysis and design, organisational learning and capability development and consultative work processes.

The Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition (VIRWC) is the peak body representing migrant and refugee women’s organisations across Victoria. It is committed to the goals of achieving cultural, social, economic, political, educational and sexual equality for all women. The VIRWC provides representation, capacity building support and advice for a range of organisations whose priority is the development and support of immigrant and refugee women. The VIRWC operates an integrated advice, referral, information and counselling service for multicultural women with or without permanent residency, including international students.

The Centre is home to the following women’s organisations:BreaCan is a unique information and support service for people throughout Victoria who are affected by breast cancer or a gynaecological cancer. A service of Women’s Health Victoria, BreaCan is committed to providing a women-focused service that is shaped by what women say. The Resource Centre presents a safe and welcoming environment where women are encouraged to drop in and talk with staff and trained volunteers who have personally experienced breast or a gynaecological cancer. BreaCan also offers regular free information sessions and women can browse and borrow from their extensive library.

CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault) is part of the Royal Women’s Hospital at Parkville.

It is a government-funded organisation that provides free and confidential services on a 24-hour basis. Services include an immediate crisis response to recent assaults; counselling, support and advocacy; support groups; professional consultations; community education and research.

Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) is a peak advocacy organisation committed to the rights of women and children to live free of violence. It comprises a membership of women’s family/domestic violence services operating across the state.

EMILY’s List Australia is a financial, political and personal support network for progressive Australian Labor Party women who are interested in running for public office and are committed to equity, childcare, equal pay, diversity and choice for women.

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Centre staffThe Centre staff team is a small group of dedicated professionals who strive to ensure that the Centre is a vibrant and engaging place and space for women. The personnel working in full-time and part-time roles during 2010–11 are:

• Rosa Dall’Armi – Interim Chief Executive Officer (May 2011 – July 2011)

• Genevieve Webb – Chief Executive Officer (February 2010 – May 2011)

• Jett Barker – Marketing and Communications Officer

• Rosalie Baylor – Administration Assistant (September 2009 – April 2011)

• Annie Finkelde – Project Officer, Capacity Building (March 2011 – June 2011)

• Dimple Gupta – Venues Coordinator (from January 2011)

• Lyn Hall – Project Officer, Financial Literacy (July 2009 – January 2011)

• Megan Lewis – Shilling Wall Coordinator• Mazeena Mahroof – Finance and Property

Operations Officer• Sarah Morris – Project Officer, SeeMe

Media Literacy (from February 2011)• Stephanie Newton – Customer Service

Officer (June 2010 – October 2010)• Michelle Walsh – Accountant• Alex White – Programs Manager • Shannon White – Customer Service

Officer (from November 2010)

VolunteersVolunteers play an important role in the work of the Centre and without their help, many key outcomes would be hard to achieve. Over this financial year volunteers have again participated in almost every aspect of the Centre’s activities. This includes membership of Trust Committees, working on the development of Capacity Building and Programs initiatives, helping with events, office administration, development of policies and procedures, ICT development, marketing and promotion. We would like to thank the following individuals for their voluntary support.

• Rosalie Baylor• Kylie Bodenham• Lucy Burrow• Sheila Byard• Alana Eden• Kristen Ettridge• Danae Flanagan• Samantha Gill• Irene Goonan• Dimple Gupta• Rachel Hayes • Natalie Kon-yu• Nabila Mahroof• Alanna Osborn• Fabia Pryor• Jeanette Wirt• Kate Gray• Catherine Heggen

Pro bono supporters• Business Analysts• Bent• Catholic Education Office Melbourne• City of Melbourne• Financial Planning Association of Victoria• Heather Wellington• Independent Schools Association• La Trobe University• Libby Fordham• Norton Rose• Office of Women’s Policy• Office for Youth• PrintBound• The Age• The Department of Education

and Early Childhood Development• Victorian ICT for Women

CenTRe sTAff And VolunTeeRs

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

TrustTrust Committees

- Finance- Programs- Building - Stategic Engagement

Chief Executive Officer

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre staff: Lyn Hall, Mazeena Mahroof, Kate Freeman, Genevieve Webb, Jett Barker, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Alexandra White. Absent: Stephanie Newton. Photo: Dr Kester Brown

Organisation structure

Customer Service- Venues- Reception

Communications and Marketing

- Events- Marketing- Fundraising

Finance and Property

- Tenancy- Finance- Property Management

Programs- Women’s Financial Literacy- Capacity Building- SeeMe

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Queen Victoria Women’s Centre TrustThe Trust was established under the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust Act 1994 to govern the Centre, which acts as a statutory authority consistent with the meaning of ‘public body’ in section 3 of the Financial Management Act 1994. The Trust comprises up to 12 members, appointed by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Women’s Affairs, to fulfill the following obligations as prescribed by the establishing Act:

• Manage the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust land and use it for the purposes of a facility known as the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

• Provide on the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust land, services and facilities for women including health information services, rest and meeting rooms, and other services and facilities

• Provide information in relation to the services and facilities provided by the Centre

• Provide for the management, operation, use and promotion of the Centre

• Provide for the efficient financial management of the QV Women’s Centre Trust land and Centre and seek funding for the Centre; and

• Undertake any other functions that are conferred on the QV Women’s Centre Trust by the Act.

The Trust is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. Members of the Trust meet on a monthly basis to fulfill the Centre’s strategic directions, policies and philosophy. The Trust Members are:

Catherine BrownChair, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust

Catherine has served as Chair of the Trust since 2007. As Chair, she is an active member of the Trust’s Finance, Audit and Governance Committee and attends other Trust Committee meetings as required. Catherine is a lawyer and consultant with a special interest in board and not for profit organisational development. Catherine worked in the not-for-profit sector for eleven years, including three years as CEO of the Brain Foundation, before establishing her own consulting firm and legal practice in 1999. She was appointed Chair of The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust in March 2010. Catherine was Deputy Chair of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital for nine years until June 2009. She is the author of Great Foundation, a 360º guide to building resilient and effective not-for-profit organisations, ACER 2010.

Michelle BeveridgeMember, Building Committee and Strategic Engagement Committee

Michelle is Executive Director, Operations for Open Universities Australia. She has held Chief Information Officer Positions in both the education and finance sectors and had a long career in various roles with Australia Post. She acts as Secretary of the Australian Computer Society Victoria and is a board

member of VERNet Pty Ltd. Michelle holds an MBA qualification from the Australian School of Business and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

Tamara BrezziChair, Building Committee

Tamara is a lawyer and town planner who practises in all aspects of town-planning law including major project developments, commercial and residential planning projects and local government work. She regularly appears in planning hearings at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and at Planning Panels Victoria. Tamara takes a practical approach to problems and she is passionate about her chosen field of expertise. Tamara is a board member of the International Women’s Development Agency and chairs the IWDA’s governance committee; she is the President of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association and is a committee member of the Housing Industry Association’s Planning Committee.

Maree DavidsonChair, Programs Committee

Maree runs a social change, communications and strategic planning consultancy. She has a background in education, community development, health promotion and marketing. Maree is on the board of the Melbourne Writers Festival, is an executive member of the National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB), a community director of the Public Transport Ombudsman board, a member of the Centre for Multicultural Youth board and is chair of the Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership Advisory Committee and of VECCI’s Carbon Down Industry Advisory Council.

Gaye HamiltonMember, Finance, Audit and Governance Committee

Gaye has a background in education, environmental and cultural sectors. She was Assistant Director Melbourne Zoo, and Director Werribee Open Range Zoo, with Zoos Victoria before being appointed Director, Scienceworks and Director, Museum Operations, with Museum Victoria. Now retired from full-time work, Gaye undertakes a range of part-time work and sits on several not-for-profit boards, including the Western Bulldogs Football Club, the Seaworks Foundation, the State Sport Centres Trust, the People and Parks Foundation and Zoos Victoria.

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Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust members: Gaye Hamilton, Josie Rizza, Vivienne Nguyen (to October 2010) Maree Davidson, Jean Ker Walsh, Michelle Beveridge, Tamara Brezzi, Kay Setches, Catherine Brown (Chair), Janet Wood. Absent: Laurie Bebbington. Photo: Dr Kester Brown

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goVeRnAnCeStrategic Plan including the Vision, Values and Strategic Direction that guide the development and management of the Centre. Heather Wellington was an inspiring and generous facilitator for this year’s strategic planning workshop.

Trust committeesMembers of the Trust meet regularly as committees to assist the Trust to meet its governance responsibilities and to oversee the implementation of the Trust’s Strategic Plan. There are currently four committees with responsibilities to monitor the implementation of relevant areas of the business plan, develop policies for approval by the Trust and provide expert advice to the Trust:• Finance, Audit and Governance Committee• Building Committee• Strategic Engagement Committee; and• Programs Committee.The role of each committee is set out in its terms of reference. The committees provide regular reports to Trust meetings, including recommendations to inform strategic decisions. Each committee includes at least two Trust Members and may invite external members of the public with suitable expertise to contribute. The type, terms of reference and composition of Trust committees were reviewed in April 2010.

The Trust acknowledges the important contribution of the external members of committees:• Kylie Bodenham - Finance, Audit

and Governance Committee (from September 2010)

• Samantha Gill - Finance, Audit and Governance Commitee (to September 2010)

• Kate Gray - Building Committee • Catherine Heggen - Building Committee

Kay SetchesMember, Strategic Engagement Committee

Kay was appointed to the Trust in mid-2005. She was born in Collingwood, where she attended state schools and worked in the retail sector as a worker and manager. She was the coordinator of a women’s refuge prior to being elected to the Victorian Parliament, where she served for over 10 years. As the State MP for Ringwood, Kay headed the Why Women’s Health? consultation, which helped establish a network of women health services in Victoria. Kay was a cabinet minister from 1988 to 1992, has served on a number of boards and was the first woman elected to the Victorian Women’s Trust. Kay has worked to get more women elected to Parliament.

Janet Wood (to May 2011)Member, Programs Committee

Janet grew up in Ballarat, spent many years outside Victoria and is now a resident of Gisborne. She has been a teacher, an executive director and a member of Commonwealth administrative tribunals. Janet recently completed six years as Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Council of Senior Victorians. She has recently retired as the Chairperson of Uniting Aged Care (Victoria and Tasmania), is the President of COTA (Victoria) and is a chair or member of other health/aged related committees.

Trust Strategic PlanningThe Trust set the Centre’s strategic direction, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders including the Victorian Government, setting policies and ensuring that other governance responsibilities are met. The Trust periodically reviews its

Jean Ker WalshChair, Strategic Engagement Committee

Jean is a strategic communications and issues management specialist. Her career experience is as a broadcast journalist, public sector communications manager, corporate relations executive and media consultant. In addition to her Trust role, Jean is a director and chair of the board of Hanover Welfare Services, a not-for-profit agency working with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Previous directorships include Australian Volunteers International and Footscray Community Arts Centre. Jean holds a BA (Journalism) and an MLitt (Cultural Studies).

Vivienne Nguyen (to October 2010)Member, Programs Committee

Vivienne Nguyen is the Group Head of Diversity at ANZ, responsible for the diversity portfolio at a global level. She had many years in financial services before joining ANZ in 2004, and held a number of roles in Retail and Risk prior to her current appointment. She holds a Masters of Applied Finance from University of Melbourne. Viv is a keen advocate for community participation, particularly youth leadership in the Vietnamese and other non-English speaking communities. She is a former commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and a Director of Western Health.

Josie RizzaChair, Finance, Audit and Governance Committee

Josie is the Chair of the Trust’s Finance, Governance and Audit Committee. Josie is a chartered accountant with her own consultancy practice and has extensive experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, strategic and general management, risk management and corporate governance. This has included work with Arthur Andersen as a specialist in corporate and international taxation, Clayton Utz providing advice to the Royal Commission on the collapse of the Tricontinental Bank and Rio Tinto as a taxation specialist in international corporate tax planning. Josie is currently the Chair of Tweddle Child and Family Health Services, a director at Austin Health and Chair of the Finance and Resources Committee and a member of the Audit Committee for the Department of Treasury and Finance. Previous board experience includes as a director at the Eye and Ear Hospital.

Trust Attendance

Trust Member Eligible to attend Meetings attendedBrown Catherine 11 11Beveridge Michelle 11 9Brezzi Tamara 4 3Davidson Maree 11 9Hamilton Gaye 8 8Ker Walsh Jean 11 8Nguyen Vivienne 4 0 (on leave)

Rizza Josie 11 10Setches Kay 11 6Wood Janet 10 8

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In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Report of Operations for the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust for the year ended 30 June 2011.

Catherine Brown Chair Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust 30 June 2011

Building Act 1993The Trust takes an approach of continuous improvement towards ensuring it is compliant with the building and maintenance provision of the Building Act 1993 including the maintenance of air-conditioning systems and lifts, building safety and compliance with the Building Code of Australia as it applies to heritage buildings.

Community inclusivenessA broad range of strategies promote the inclusiveness of Centre activities. The Trust’s primary role is to provide venues, information and support to women and women’s organisations. It also ensures that activities, services and programs conducted or supported by the Trust are welcoming to those from diverse cultures, young people and Indigenous communities, with a number of activities and services designed to address the specific needs of disadvantaged sectors of the community.

DiversityA key value of the Trust is respect, defined as being mindful of the diversity of the needs, aspirations and beliefs of those with whom we engage. In line with the Government’s emphasis on fostering inclusion and the requirements of the Multicultural Victoria Act 2004, the Centre’s programs, policies and services reflect this commitment in working to provide a vibrant women’s space for women and women’s organisations to gather, exchange ideas, take action and achieve their goals.

Employment and conduct principlesThe Trust is committed to applying merit and equity principles when appointing staff. The selection processes ensure that applications are assessed and evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of the key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination.

Environmental sustainability initiativesThe Trust is strongly committed to reducing the Centre’s carbon footprint. The nature of the Centre building does pose a number of challenges in relation to energy use. Having introduced energy-saving globes and water saving devices, the Trust is now actively exploring further sustainability initiatives that will improve the overall energy efficiency of the building.

The Trust continues to use its website as its primary mode of publication. Regular newsletters are distributed electronically. Key publications such as the Annual Report and workshop materials are printed using 75–100% recycled resource paper.

The Centre continues to implement a waste recycling program and has improved the monitoring and reporting on water and energy usage.

Freedom of InformationThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI) allows the public a right of access to documents held by the Centre, including strategic and administrative documentation. An application fee of $22.70 applies at the time of this report’s publication. A decision to release information under the Act is made by an Authorised Officer. The Trust has determined that its Authorised Officer is the current Chief Executive Officer who can be contacted on 8668 8100 or via manager@qvwc.org.au.

For the 12 months ended 30 June 2011, the Trust received no requests for information under FOI. No requests went to internal review or are in process with VCAT.

Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament passed the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 requiring public bodies and departments to report on the implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP). Departments and public bodies are required to apply VIPP in all tenders over $3 million in metropolitan Melbourne and $1 million in regional Victoria.

The Trust entered into zero contracts of this kind.

Independent auditThe independent audit is undertaken by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office. The audit report is initially presented to the Finance, Audit and Governance Committee and then to the Trust.

Merit and equityThe Trust is committed to ensuring that all decisions in the organisation are based on merit, that equal opportunity is provided in employment and that staff are provided with processes to review unfair or unreasonable treatment. Staff members are expected to provide responsive service that meets the needs of women, women’s organisations and other members of the public, act impartially, display integrity, avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest, and show accountability for their actions.

National competition policyCompetitive neutrality seeks to enable fair competition between government and private sector businesses. Any advantages or disadvantages that government businesses may experience, simply as a result of government ownership, should be neutralised. The Centre continues to implement and apply this principle in business undertakings.

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Occupational health and safetyThe health and wellbeing of staff and the safety of building users are a standing agenda item for the Centre’s regular staff meetings, as well as at the regular tenant meetings. Incidents, hazards and potential dangers are tracked and investigated and action taken to address problems identified.

Financial support received from the Office of Women’s Policy last financial year has continued to help the Centre to undertake some critical safety improvements, including the creation and training of an Occupational Health and Safety Officer and accessibility improvements to the Centre’s major stairwell.

The Centre continued its contract with First 5 Minutes to provide QVWC staff and tenants with high-level fire safety and emergency response training. Three annual warden training sessions were provided to all building fire wardens, as well as a full simulated evacuation.

Privacy ActThe Trust received no request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 in this financial year.

Reporting proceduresDisclosure of improper conduct or detrimental action by the Trust or its employees may be made to the Protected Disclosure Coordinator or the Ombudsman Victoria.

The Protected Disclosure Coordinator Alex White 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Tel: (03) 98668 8102 Email: alex.white@qvwc.org.au

The Ombudsman Victoria Mr George Brouwer Level 9, 459 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Tel: (03) 9613 6222 Email: ombudvic@ombudsman.vic.gov.au

Further Information: Written guidelines outlining the system for reporting disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by the Trust or its employees are available on request for public perusal.

Whistleblowers Protection ActThe Whistleblowers Protection Act of 2001 encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to people who make disclosures in accordance with the Act establishing a system for matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.

The Trust is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices. It supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct that involves a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety

or the environment. The Trust will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure.

Contracts below $100,000 (Disclosure index)

Contractors 2010-11

appiChar $6,250

Bent $11,377

Cleanforce $36,583

Greenstone $3,100

ICT Matters $33,250

Lovel Chen $11,886

Plan Cost $4,200

Q-Tec $1,890

Shivam Technology $499

Past and present Victorian Ministers for Women’s Affairs at the Shilling Wall Launch 2011: The Hon Mary Delahunty 2002 to 2006, the Hon Mary Wooldridge, and the Hon Maxine Morand, 2007 to 2010. Photo: Kelli Morris

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC visits the QVWC, September 2010. Photo: Kelli Morris

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Attestation on compliance with Australian/New Zealand Risk Management StandardI, Catherine Brown, certify that the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust has risk management processes in place consistent with the Australian/ New Zealand Risk Management standard and an internal control system is in place that enables the executive to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. The Finance, Audit and Governance Committee verifies this assurance that the risk profile of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre has been critically reviewed within the last 12 months.

Catherine Brown Chairperson Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust 22 August 2011

Additional Trust information available on requestIn compliance with the requirements of the Standing Direction of the Minister for Finance, details in respect of the items listed below have been retained by the Trust and are available to the relevant Ministers, Members of Parliament and the public on request (subject to Freedom of Information requirements):

• A statement that declares pecuniary interests have been duly completed by all relevant officers of the QV Women’s Centre Trust

• Details of shares held by senior officers as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary

• Details of publications produced by the QV Women’s Centre Trust about the activities of the Trust and where they can be obtained

• Details of any major external reviews carried out in respect of the operation of the QV Women’s Centre Trust for its services, including services that are administered

• Details of any major external review carried out in respect of the operation of the QV Women’s Centre Trust

• Details of any other research and development activities undertaken by the QV Women’s Centre Trust that are not otherwise covered either in the Report of Operations or in a document which contains the financial report and Report of Operations

• Details of overseas travel undertaken including a summary of the objective and outcomes of each visit

• Details of major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the QV Women’s Centre Trust to develop community awareness of the services provided by the QV Women’s Centre Trust

• Details of assessment and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health and safety of employees, not otherwise detailed in the Report of Operations

• A general statement on industrial relations within the Centre, the purposes of each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved.

The information is available on written request from

Chief Executive Officer Tel: 03 8668 8103 Email: manager@qvwc.org.au

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT for the Year ended 30 June 2011

Contents• Accountable Officer’s and

Chief Executive Officer’s Declaration• Auditor-General’s Report• Comprehensive Operating Statement• Balance Sheet• Statement of Changes in Equity• Cash Flow Statement• Notes to the Annual Financial Report

This financial report covers the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust as a single entity. The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust was established under the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Act 1994.

Its principal address is: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel: 03 8668 8100 Email: admin@qvwc.org.au

finAnCiAl sTATemenTsQueen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust ABN: 61 006 499 231

Accountable Officer’s and Chief Executive Officer’s DeclarationThe attached financial statements for the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust have been prepared in accordance with Standing Directions 4.2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions and Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretation and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the Comprehensive Operating Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement and accompanying notes presents fairly the financial transactions during the year ended 30 June 2011 and the financial position of the Trust as at 30 June 2011.

At the time of signing we are not aware of any circumstance that would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.

We authorise the attached financial statements for issue on this date.

Catherine Brown Chairperson Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust Ground Floor, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000

22 August 2011

Rosa Dall’Armi Interim Chief Executive Officer Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Ground Floor, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000

22 August 2011

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Comprehensive operating statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Income from transactionsNote 2011

$2010

$

Income from Government 2 333,300 354,500

Grant project revenue 2 611,356 149,737

Rental income 2 499,740 445,869

Other income 2 151,490 86,818

Total income from transactions 1,595,886 1,036,924

Expenses from transactions

Employee expenses 3 (617,708) (587,766)

Depreciation 4 (205,286) (224,310)

Supplies and services 5 (460,086) (359,456)

Total expenses from transactions (1,283,080) (1,171,532)

Net result from transactions 312,806 (134,608)

Other economic flows included in net result - -

Other gains/(losses) from revaluation of Long Service Leave

Total other economic flows included in net result

Other non-owner changes in equity - -

Comprehensive Result 312,806 (134,608)

Note: The Comprehensive Operating Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Balance sheet as at 30 June 2011

Current assets Note2011

$2010

$

Cash and cash equivalents 6 1,077,938 522,857

Trade and other receivables 7 25,996 56,124

Prepayments 3,043 8,236

Total current assets 1,106,977 587,218

Non-current assets

Land and buildings 8 17,603,062 17,742,335

Plant, equipment and furniture 8 79,404 126,667

Total non-current assets 17,682,466 17,869,002

Total assets 18,789,443 18,456,218

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 9 120,402 112,249

Trust funds and deposits 15,400 15,400

Unearned income - 372

Employee benefits provision 10 20,396 17,519

Total current liabilities 156,197 145,541

Non-current liabilities

Trust funds and deposits 13,695 6,186

Employee benefits provision 10 2,651 400

Total non-current liabilities 16,346 6,586

Total liabilities 172,543 152,127

Net assets 18,616,900 18,304,091

Equity

Contributed equity 11 4,200,000 4,200,000

Surpluses 11 16,509,429 16,376,006

Accumulated deficit 11 (2,092,529) (2,271,914)

Total equity 18,616,900 18,304,092

Contingent assets and contingent liabilities 17

Commitments for expenditure 18

Note: The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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statement of Changes in equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note TotalAccumulated

Deficit

Asset Revaluation

Surplus

Carried Forward

Donations Monies

ReserveGeneral Surplus

Contributed Capital

20112011

$2011

$2011

$2011

$2011

$2011

$

Balance at 1 July 2010 11 18,304,092 (2,271,914) 16,191,962 90,767 93,277 4,200,000

Net amount transferred to/(from) surpluses

11 133,423 - - 26,962 106,461 -

Net asset revaluation increment/(decrement)

11 - - - - - -

Net income recognised directly in equity

133,423 - - 26,962 106,461 -

Comprehensive result for the year

11 312,806 312,806 - - - -

Net transfer to surpluses 11 (133,423) (133,423) - - - -

Total recognised income and expense

312,806 179,383 - 26,962 106,461 -

Capital contributed during the year

11 - - - - - -

Balance at 30 June 2011 11 18,616,898 (2,092,531) 16,191,962 117,729 199,738 4,200,000

20102010

$2010

$2010

$2010

$2010

$2010

$

Balance at 1 July 2009 11 18,438,700 (2,047,603) 16,191,962 69,341 25,000 4,200,000

Net amount transferred to surpluses

11 89,703 - - 21,426 68,277 -

Net asset revaluation increment/(decrement)

11 - - - - - -

Net income recognised directly in equity

89,703 - - 21,426 68,277 -

Comprehensive result for the year

11 (134,608) (134,608) - - - -

Net transfer to surpluses 11 (89,703) (89,703) - - - -

Total recognised income and expense

(134,608) (224,311) - 21,426 68,277 -

Capital contributed during the year

11 - - - - - -

Balance at 30 June 2010 11 18,304,092 (2,271,914) 16,191,962 90,767 93,277 4,200,000

Note: The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Cash flow statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note 2011 $

2010 $

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from Government 1,030,627 504,237

Receipts in the course of operations 570,934 502,316

Interest received 17,537 10,540

Payments to suppliers and employees (1,045,176) (941,277)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 16 573,922 75,816

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment (18,841) (39,464)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities (18,841) (39,464)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 555,081 36,352

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 522,857 486,505

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 6 1,077,938 522,857

Note: The Cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTE 1 SuMMARy OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOuNTING POlICIES

a) Statement of complianceThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA) and applicable Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) which include Interpretations, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.

b) Basis of Accounting preparation and measurementThe accrual basis of accounting has been applied in the preparation of these financial statements whereby assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses are recognised in the reporting period to which they relate, regardless of when cash is received or paid.

These financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, the functional and presentation currency of the Trust.

The application of AAS, judgements, estimates and assumptions are required to be made about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from the other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on professional judgements derived from historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. There have been no significant assumptions, judgements and estimates made in the current financial year.

This report has been prepared on a historical cost basis except for the revaluation of certain non-financial assets and financial instruments.

c) Rounding of amountsFigures in the financial statements may not equate due to rounding.

d) Income from transactions:Revenue recognitionRevenues are recognised at fair value of the consideration received net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

Grant and sponsorship revenueGrants and sponsorships are recognised as revenue when invoices are raised.

During the year $480,000 of revenue was received and recognised for the SeeMe project. At 30 June 2011 $95,329.99 of this money had been expensed with $384,670.01 unspent to be utilised in the coming financial year. This amount is included in the comprehensive result at 30 June 2011.

Rental income from leased office space and room hireRental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of service rendered through the provision of the leased asset.

DonationsDonations are recognised as revenue when received. If donations are for a special purpose, they may be appropriated to a reserve, such as the Donations Monies reserve.

Donations in kindDuring the year the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust was the grateful recipient of pro bono support from individuals and companies.

InterestInterest is recognised when it is received.

e) Expenses from transactions:Employee expenses(i) Wages, salaries and annual leaveThese expenses include all costs related to employment (other than superannuation which is accounted for separately) including wages and salaries, fringe benefits tax, leave entitlements, redundancy payment and WorkCover premiums.

(ii) SuperannuationThe amount recognised in the comprehensive operating statement in relation to employer contributions for members of defined benefit superannuation plans is simply the employer contributions that are paid or payable to these plans during the reporting period. The level of these contributions will vary depending upon the relevant rules of each plan, and is based upon actuarial advice.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipmentDepreciation is generally calculated on a straight line basis at rates that allocate the asset’s value, less any estimated residual value (excluding land), over its estimated useful life to the Trust. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, and adjustments made where appropriate. Effective from 1 July 2007 the useful life of the building was changed from 40 years to 100 years. The Shilling Wall monument has a remaining life of 40 years effective 1 July 2008. The useful lives for the financial years ending 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2010 are as follows:

2011 2010

Buildings 100 years 100 years

Plant and equipment

3-15 years 3-15 years

Shilling Wall Monument

40 years 40 years

Building improvements

10 years 10 years

Major spares purchased specifically for particular asset are capitalised and depreciated on the same basis as the asset to which they relate.

Supplies and servicesSupplies and services expenses are recognised as an expense in the reporting period in which they are incurred. The carrying amounts of any inventories held for distribution are expensed when distributed.

Goods and services taxIncome, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or part of an item of expense. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is included as part of receivables or payables in the Balance Sheet.

Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.

Income tax The income of the Trust is exempt from income tax under Subsection 50-25 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (as amended).

Bad and doubtful receivablesCollectability of debts is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off and classified as an expense.

f) Other economic flows included in net result:Disposal of non-financial assetsAny gain or loss on the sale of non-financial assets is recognised at the date that control of the asset is passed to the buyer and is determined after deducting from the proceeds the carrying value of the asset at that time.

Other economic flows (impairment of financial assets-provision for doubtful receivables)A provision for doubtful receivables is raised when some doubt as to collection exists. This is classified as other economic flows included in the net result.

g) Financial assetsCash and Cash EquivalentsCash and Cash Equivalents comprise short-term deposits that are readily convertible to cash on hand and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be presented by the Trust’s suppliers and creditors.

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Trade and other receivables All receivables are recognised at the amounts receivable as they are due for settlement in no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

h) Non-financial assetsPrepaymentsOther non-financial assets include prepayments which represent payments in advance of receipt of goods or services or that part of expenditure made in one accounting period covering a term extending beyond that period.

Other non-financial assetsSubsequent to the initial recognition as assets, non-financial physical assets, are measured at fair value. The fair value of plant and equipment is normally determined by reference to the assets depreciated replacement cost. For these assets, the existing depreciated historical cost is generally a reasonable proxy for depreciated replacement cost because of the short useful lives of the assets concerned.Revaluations are made with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset does not differ materially from its fair value at the reporting date. Revaluations are assessed annually and supplemented by independent assessments, at least every five years. Revaluations are conducted in accordance with the Victorian Government Policy. - Revaluation of Non-Current Physical Assets (FRD 103D).

Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation surplus, except that, to the extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously recognised as an expense in the net result, the increment is recognised immediately as revenue in the net result.

Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the net result, except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of assets, they are debited directly to the asset revaluation surplus.

Revaluation increments and decrements are offset against one another within a class of non-financial assets.

i) liabilitiesTrade and other payablesThese amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Trust prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

unearned IncomeUnearned income represents rental income invoiced in advance of the reporting date.

Employee benefits provisionsLiabilities for wages, salaries, and annual leave expected to be settled within 12

months of the reporting date are recognised as current liabilities in Note 10 and measured at the rates paid or payable.

Liability for Long Service Leave is recognised in the non-current provision for employee benefits as no employees are entitled to receive long service leave during the next 12 months.

j) Financial instrumentsFinancial instruments arise out of contractual agreements that give rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

Categories of non-derivative financial instruments

loans and receivablesLoans and receivables are financial instrument assets with fixed and determinable payments that are not quoted on an active market. These assets are recognised at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial measurement, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

Loans and receivables category includes cash and cash equivalents (refer note 1g), trade receivables, loans and other receivables, but not statutory receivables.

Available-for-sale financial assetsAvailable-for-sale financial assets are those designated as available-for-sale or not classified in any other category of financial instrument asset.

Such assets are initially recognised at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value, recognised in other economic flows.

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit and lossFinancial assets are categorised as fair value through profit and loss at trade date if they are classified as held for trading or designated as such upon initial recognition.

Financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss are initially measured at fair value and attributable transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Subsequently, any changes in fair value are recognised in the net result as other economic flows. Any dividend or interest on a financial asset is recognised in the net result from transactions.

Financial liabilities at amortised costFinancial instrument liabilities are initially recognised on the date they are originated. They are initially measured at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial instruments are measured at amortised cost with any difference between the initial recognised amount and the redemption value being recognised

in profit and loss over the period of the interest-bearing liability, using the effective interest rate method.

Financial instrument liabilities measured at amortised cost include all payables, deposits held and advances received, and interest-bearing arrangements other than those designated at fair value through profit and loss.

k) EquityContributed capitalConsistent with Interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities appropriations for additions to net assets have been designated as contributed capital. Other transfers that are in the nature of contributions or distributions have also been designated as contributed capital.

General surplus The Trust created a general surplus in 2009 with an initial allocation of $25,000. The general surplus has been created to provide for expenditures that cannot be met from normal income sources.

l) Contingent assets and contingent liabilitiesContingent assets and contingent liabilities are not recognised in the balance sheet, but are disclosed by way of a note and, if quantifiable, are measured at nominal value. Contingent assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of GST receivable or payable respectively.

m) Commitments for expenditureCommitments are disclosed at their nominal value and inclusive of the goods and services tax (GST) payable. In addition, where it is considered appropriate and provides additional relevant information to users, the net present values of significant individual projects are stated.

n) Operating lease receivablesRental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

All incentives for the agreement of a new or renewed operating lease are recognised as an integral part of the net consideration agreed for the use of the leased asset, irrespective of the incentive’s nature or form or the timing of payments.

In the event that lease incentives are given to the lessee, the aggregate cost of incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental income over the lease term, on a straight-line basis unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern over which the economic benefit of the leased asset is diminished.

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NOTE 2 INCOME FROM TRANSACTIONS

a) Income from Government

Grant revenue from Office of Women's Policy 333,300 354,500

Project revenue 611,356 149,737

Total income from Government 944,656 504,237

b) Rental income

Rental from leased office space 411,175 363,449

Rental from room hire 88,564 82,420

Total rental income 499,740 445,869

c) Other income

Other grants 80,972 37,003

Council grants 5,000 10,000

Donations 40,402 25,954

Sundry income 7,580 3,322

Interest Received 17,537 10,540

Total other income 151,490 86,819

Total income from transactions 1,595,886 1,036,925

Expenses from transactions

NOTE 3 EMPlOyEE ExPENSES

Salaries and wages 495,961 457,271

Superannuation and workcover expenses 44,537 43,230

Contractors and outplacement fees 41,656 47,050

Sitting fees 27,156 36,018

Staff training & recruitment 8,398 4,197

Total employee expenses 617,708 587,766

NOTE 4 DEPRECIATION

Buildings 150,872 150,779

Plant and equipment 54,414 73,532

Total depreciation 205,286 224,310

NOTE 5 SuPPlIES AND SERVICES

Office costs 183,870 59,107

Programs, Events & Marketing 73,342 122,799

Professional services 13,671 16,203

Building and maintenance 189,204 161,347

Total supplies and services expenses 460,086 359,456

NOTE 6 CASH AND CASH EQuIVAlENTS

Cash and cash equivalents 1,077,938 522,857

Total cash and cash equivalents 1,077,938 522,857

2011 $

2010 $

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NOTE 7 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABlES

Current receivables

Contractual

Trade debtors 20,924 37,651

Other debtors 2,501 5,000

Less: Provision for doubtful receivables - -

23,425 42,651

Statutory

GST Recoverables 2,571 13,473

Total current trade and other receivables 25,996 56,124

Notes:(i) Refer to Note 12 for maturity analysis of contractual trade and other receivables.(ii) Refer to Note 12 for the nature and extent of risk arising from trade and other receivables.

NOTE 8 PROPERTy, PlANT & EQuIPMENT

land

At managment valuation 30 June 2008 3,875,000 3,875,000

Total land at fair value 3,875,000 3,875,000

Buildings

At independent valuation as at 30 June 2007 13,631,000 13,631,000

Improvements to building 69,770 69,770

Shilling Building Improvements 355,714 344,116

Shilling Wall Monument 97,124 97,124

Shilling Wall Garden 174,221 174,221

Less: Accumulated depreciation (599,767) (448,895)

Total Buildings at fair value 13,728,062 13,867,335

Total land and buildings at fair value 17,603,062 17,742,335

Plant, equipment and furniture

Plant, equipment and furniture at cost at beginning of year 494,321 487,171

Less: Accumulated depreciation (414,917) (360,504)

Total plant, equipment and furniture 79,404 126,667

Net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment 17,682,466 17,869,002

An independent valuation of the buildings was performed by UrbisJHD for the period ending 30 June 2007. UrbisJHD were instructed by the Valuer-General of Victoria on behalf of the Department for Victorian Communities to undertake the valuation. The valuers are certified practising valuers and members of the Victorian Property Institute. The next revaluation will take place in the financial year 2011/12.

2011 $

2010 $

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTE 8a MOVEMENTS IN CARRyING AMOuNT

Reconciliations of the movements in carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment at 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 are set out below.

Movements in carrying amounts

land$

Buildings$

Plant equipment & furniture

$Total

$

Opening balance at 1 July 2009 3,875,000 14,300,233 463,704 18,638,937

Additions - 15,997 23,467 39,464

Disposals - - - -

Depreciation and amortisation - (448,895) (360,504) (809,399)

Balance at 30 June 2010 3,875,000 13,867,335 126,667 17,869,002

Opening balance at 1 July 2010 3,875,000 13,867,335 126,667 17,869,002

Additions - 11,690 7,151 18,841

Disposals - - - -

Depreciation and amortisation - (150,872) (54,414) (205,286)

Balance at 30 June 2011 3,875,000 13,728,153 79,404 17,682,557

NOTE 9 TRADE AND OTHER PAyABlES

Current payables2011

$2010

$

Contractual

Trade creditors 49,832 25,451

Accrued expenses 53,037 56,362

102,869 81,812

Statutory

Superannuation liability for employees 2,553 92

Taxes payable 14,980 30,344

17,533 30,436

Total current trade and other payables 120,402 112,249

Notes:(i) Refer to Note 12 for maturity analysis of trade and other payables.(ii) Refer to Note 12 for the nature and extent of risk arising from trade and other payables.

NOTE 10 EMPlOyEE BENEFITS-PROVISION

Current Provisions

Employee benefits - annual leave

Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months 20,396 17,519

Total current provisions 20,396 17,519

Non-current Provisions

Employee benefits-Long service leave

Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months - -

Conditional and expected to be received after 12 months 2,651 400

Total non-current provisions 2,651 400

Total employee benefits provisions 23,047 17,919

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2011 $

2010 $

Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

Employee Numbers Number Number

Number of employees at end of financial year 7 8

Employees' Superannuation Funds

Superannuation contributions for the reporting period are included as part of the salaries and associated costs in the Comprehensive Operating statement of the Trust.

Contributions for the year

Contributions outstanding at year end

2011 $

2010 $

2011 $

2010 $

CareSuper 11,965 13,120 598 -

Hesta 7,742 4,184 959 -

Recruitment Super 4,778 4,720 367 -

Uni Super 6,057 4,879 393 -

Wealthtrac Super Fund 10,328 4,423 - -

VicSuper 266 6,198 - -

Other 640 5,246 236 92

Total 41,776 42,770 2,553 92

The basis for contributions are determined by the various schemes.

The above amounts were measured as at 30 June of each year, or in the case of employer contributions they relate to the years ended 30 June.

NOTE 11 EQuITy AND MOVEMENTS IN EQuITy

(a) Asset revaluation surplus

Asset revaluation surplus at beginning of financial year 16,191,962 16,191,962

Increment/(decrement) - land - -

Increment/(decrement) - buildings - -

Asset revaluation surplus at end of financial year 16,191,962 16,191,962

(b) Carried forward donations monies surplus

Carried forward donation monies surplus at beginning of financial year 90,767 69,341

Transfer (to)/from accumulated surplus/deficit 26,962 21,426

Carried forward donation monies surplus at end of financial year 117,729 90,767

(c) General surplus

General surplus at beginning of financial year 93,277 25,000

Transfer (to)/from accumulated surplus/deficit 106,461 68,277

General surplus at end of financial year 199,738 93,277

Total surpluses 16,509,429 16,376,006

(d) Contributed equity

Contributed equity at beginning of financial year 4,200,000 4,200,000

Increase during the period - -

Contributed equity at end of financial year 4,200,000 4,200,000

(e) Accumulated surplus/(deficit)

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) at beginning of financial year (2,271,914) (2,047,603)

Comprehensive result for the period 312,806 (134,608)

Tranfer to/from surpluses (133,423) (89,703)

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) at end of financial year (2,092,531) (2,271,914)

2011 $

2010 $

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(f) Nature and purpose of reserves

Asset revaluation surplus The asset revaluation surplus is used to record increments on the revaluation of land and buildings, as described in accounting policy note 1(h).

Carried forward grant and donation monies surplusesGrants and donations are reported in the Comprehensive Operating Statement in the period in which they are received, and to the extent that monies are not spent, carried forward grant and donation monies surpluses are used to record grant and donation monies to be matched for management purposes against expenditure in future periods.

General surplusThe general surplus has been created to provide for expenditures that cannot be met from normal income sources.

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTE 12 FINANCIAl INSTRuMENTS

(a) Categorisation of financial assets and financial liabilities

2011

Contractual financial assets-loans and

receivables$

Contractual financial liabilities at

amortised cost$

Total$

Contractual financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 1,077,938 - 1,077,938

Trade and other receivables 23,425 - 23,425

Total contractual financial assets 1,101,363 - 1,101,363

Contractual financial liabilities

Trade and other payables - 102,869 102,869

Total contractual financial liabilities - 102,869 102,869

2010

Contractual financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 522,857 522,857

Trade and other receivables 42,651 - 42,651

Total contractual financial assets 565,508 - 565,508

Contractual financial liabilities

Trade and other payables - 81,812 81,812

Total contractual financial liabilities - 81,812 81,812

(b) Net holding gain/(loss) on financial instruments by category

2011

Net holdinggain/loss

$

Total interestincome/

(expense)$

Fee income/

(expense)$

Impairmentloss

$Total

$

Contractual financial assets

Financial assets -loans and receivables - 17,537 - - 17,537

Total contractual financial assets - 17,537 - - 17,537

Contractual financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at amortised cost - - - - -

Total contractual financial liabilities - - - - -

2010

Contractual financial assets

Financial assets -loans and receivables - 10,540 - - 10,540

Total contractual financial assets - 10,540 - - 10,540

Contractual financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at amortised cost - - - - -

Total contractual financial liabilities - - - - -

(c) Credit risk exposureThe credit risk on financial assets of the Trust which have been recognsied in the Balance Sheeet is generally the carrying amount, net of any provisions for receivables.

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

Ageing analysis of contractual financial assets

2011

Carryingamount

$

Not past due and not

impaired$

Past dueless than

1 month$

1-3 months$

3 months - 1 year

$1-5 years

$

Receivables

Trade and other receivables 23,425 15,199 2,153 6,073

Total 23,425 15,199 2,153 6,073 - -

2010

Receivables

Trade and other receivables 42,651 15,507 17,425 9,719

Total 42,651 15,507 17,425 9,719 - -

(d) liquidity risk table

Maturity analysis of contractual financial liabilities

2011

Carryingamount

$

Nominal amount

$

less than 1 month

$1-3 months

$

3 months - 1 year

$1-5 years

$5+ years

$

Payables

Trade and other payables 102,869 102,869 102,869 - - - -

Total 102,869 102,869 102,869 - - - -

2010

Payables

Trade and other payables 81,812 81,812 81,812 - - - -

Total 81,812 81,812 81,812 - - - -

Fair value of financial assets and liabilitiesThe fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and financial liabilities of the Trust approximates their carrying amounts.

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

(e) Interest risk exposure

The Trust’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods is set out in the following table. Exposures arise predominantly from assets and liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the Trust intends to hold fixed rate assets and liabilities to maturity.

Fixed Rate Non-interest bearing Total Total

Financial assets2011

$2010

$2011

$2010

$2011

$2010

$

Cash and cash equivalents 1,077,938 522,857 - - 1,077,938 522,857

Trade and other receivables - - 23,425 42,651 23,425 42,651

1,077,938 522,857 23,425 42,651 1,101,363 565,508

Weighted average effective interest rate 4.6% 5.4%

Fixed Rate Non-interest bearing Total Total

Financial liabilities2011

$2010

$2011

$2010

$2011

$2010

$

Trade and other payables - - 102,869 81,812 102,869 81,812

- - 102,869 81,812 102,869 81,812

Net financial assets/(liabilities) 998,495 483,696

Sensitivity Analysis (market risk disclosure)Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust’s market exposure arises primarily through interest rate risk, and it does not have, or intend to whave, exposure to foreign currency risk or other price risk. Interest rate risk may only arise through financial asset holdings held at variable interest rates.

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust considers its financial liabilities to be its payables and other liabilities, and does not currently have any interest bearing liabilities in its balance sheet. These are not subject to market risk.

Taking into account past performance, future expectations, economic forecast and management’s knowledge and experience of the financial markets, the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust believes the following movements are reasonably possible over 12 months, assuming a shift of +2% and -1% in market interest rates from year end.

The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust exposure to interest rate risk is set out in the following table:

Interest Rate Risk

2011Carrying amount

$

-1%Net result

$

-1%Equity

$

+2%Net result

$

+2%Equity

$

Cash and cash equivalents 1,077,938 (10,779) (10,779) 21,559 21,559

Trade and other receivables 23,425 - - - -

Total (decrease)/increase 1,101,363 (10,779) (10,779) 21,559 21,559

2010

Cash and cash equivalents 522,857 (5,229) (5,229) 10,457 10,457

Trade and other receivables 42,651 - - - -

Total (decrease)/increase 565,508 (5,229) (5,229) 10,457 10,457

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Notes to the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTE 13 RESPONSIBlE PERSONS

The persons who held position of Minister and Accountable Officer in the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust were as follows:

Minister for Women’s Affairs The Hon Maxine Morand MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010

The Hon Mary Wooldridge MP 2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011

Amounts relating to Ministers are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Chairperson Catherine Brown July 2010 to June 2011

Members Laurie Bebbington * July 2010 to July 2010

Michelle Beveridge July 2010 to June 2011

Tamara Brezzi July 2010 to June 2011

Maree Davidson July 2010 to June 2011

Gaye Hamilton July 2010 to June 2011

Jean Ker Walsh July 2010 to June 2011

Vivienne Nguyen ** July 2010 to August 2010

Josie Rizza July 2010 to June 2011

Kay Setches July 2010 to June 2011

Janet Wood July 2010 to June 2011

*Resigned as a Trust member 22 July 2010**Resigned as a Trust member whilst on maternity leave

Chief Executive Officer Genevieve Webb*** July 2010 to May 2011

Chief Executive Officer (Interim) Rosa Dall’Armi May 2011 to June 2011

***Resigned as Chief Executive Officer effective 11 May 2011

NOTE 14 REMuNERATION OF ExECuTIVES

Remuneration received or receivable by Responsible Persons in connection with the management of the Trust during the reporting period was in the ranges:

2011No.

2010 No.

$0 - $9,999 11 11

$50,000 - $59,999 1

$60,000 - $69,999 1

$110,000- $119,999 1

Number of persons 12 13

Total remuneration $141,912 $158,480

Other related party transactionsOther related transactions and loans requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report.

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NOTE 15 REMuNERATION OF AuDITORS2011

$2010

$

Audit fees paid or payable to the Victorian Auditor-General's Office for the audit of the Trust's financial report 12,000 12,000

Total Remuneration of auditors 12,000 12,000

NOTE 16 RECONCIlIATION OF NET RESulT TO NET CASH FlOW FROM OPERATING ACTVITIES

Net result for the period 312,806 (134,607)

Non cash movements

Depreciation 205,286 224,311

Change in operating assets and liabilities

(Increase)/decrease in receivables 44,260 (21,259)

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments 5,191 (8,236)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors and accruals 1,252 9,185

Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits provision 5,126 6,423

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities 573,922 75,817

NOTE 17 CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT lIABIlITIES

There were no contingent assets or contingent liabilities at the reporting date.

NOTE 18 COMMITMENTS FOR ExPENDITuRE

There were no commitments for expenditure at the reporting date.

NOTE 19 OPERATING lEASE COMMITMENTS RECEIVABlE

At reporting date, the total revenue contracted but not yet recognised in the financial report is as follows:

Operating lease commitments receivable:

- No later than one year 309,587 344,967

- Later than one year but no later than five years 195,680 354,536

Total operating lease commitments receivable 505,267 699,503

NOTE 20 SuBSEQuENT EVENTS

There has been no event after reporting date that requires disclosure.

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The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:

Grant and sponsorship• Helen Macpherson Smith Trust• Jo Fisher• Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation• Multimedia Victoria• Victorian Council of Social Service• Victorian Government• WorkSafe

Project Partners• City of Melbourne• EMILY’s List• Greenstone Group• Ripple Effect• National Foundation

for Australian Women• Office of Women’s Policy• Victorian Government• WIRE – Women’s Information

Other supporters• Sheila Byard• Financial Planning

Association of Australia• Heritage Victoria• Norton Rose• PrintBound• Salesforce• TryBooking• Vertical Response• QV Property Management

Shilling Wall nominatorsAction Research Issues Association Inc, Kathy Alexander, Jacinta Allan, Susie Allanson, Jean Allison, Joanne Bailey, Rosemary Balmford, Jenny Beacham, Marilyn Beaumont, Petra Begnell, Mary Bluett, Roxanne Boubis, Breast Cancer Action Group (BCAG) Victoria, Susan Brennan, Denise Brett, Marianne Broadbent, Colin Brooks, Catherine Brown, Kester Brown, Rachelle Buchbinder, Russell Byard, Sheila Byard, Dorothy Byrne, John Cain, Antony Calabro, Annette Chidzey, Heather Cobham, Robin Coleman, Liz Conor, Jo-Anne Cooper, Andrea Coote, Catherine Crock, Anne Cutler, Liliana D’Ambrosio, Giselle Darling, Maree Davidson, Carolyn Davis, Fiona Dearn, Mary Delahunty, Marilyn Devlin, Catherine Dow, Judith Downes, Joanne Duncan, Maree Edwards, Heather-Anne Field, Brian Fitt, Footscray SIPW’s, Libby Fordham, Robert Fordham, Giuliana Fuscaldo, Neilma Gantner, Sherryl Garbutt, Linelle Gibson, Jenny Grayling, Robyn Gregory, John Grigg, Gaye Hamilton, Margaret Harrison, Karen Hayes, Joan Heard, Jill Hennessy, Geoffrey Hoare, Meghan Hoare, Caroline Hogg, Mark Hollingsworth, Philomena Horsley, Hutch Hatice Hussein, International Alliance of Women, Cheryl Iser, Ann Jackson, Kate Jackson, Jenny Barbour & Associates Pty Ltd, Pam Jones, Margaret Keegel, Tony Keenan, James King, Katherine Kingsbury, Janine Kirk, Joan Kirner, Sharon Knight, Sandra Kozelj, Jeanette Large, Liberal Women’s Council, Billie Lindsay, Jenny Macklin, Pamela Macklin, Karen Martin, Philip Mayers, Maree McEvoy, Rebecca McGrath, Susan McKeand Humphries, Susan Méra, John Merritt, Jenny Mikakos, Maxine Morand, Leonie Morgan, Chloe Munro, Kate Nash, Vivian Nguyen, Wade Noonan, Maree Overall, Meredith Peace, Patti Peirce, Christine Penfold (née Hibberd), Megan Phelan, Julie Marion Prentice, Elizabeth Proust, Peg Randell, Margaret Ray, Mavis Robertson, Mary Ross, Robin Rowe, Rysia Rozen, Madeleine Sanders, Kay Setches, Vicki Shields, Helen Silver, Brigitte Smith, Nola Squire, St Hilda’s College, Helen Szoke, Janet Taylor, Gayle Tierney, Helen Tippett, Denis Toner, Jane Toner, Madeline Toner, Elva Tout, UNICEF Victorian Committee, Jo Wainer, Andrea Waters, Genevieve Webb, Geraldine Webb, David White, Alex White, Pamela Williams, Stacy Williams, Annie Woodger, Barbara Worcester

Disclosure indexThe Annual Report of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre is prepared in accordance with all relevant Victorian legislation. This index has been prepared to facilitate identification of our compliance with these statutory disclosure requirements.

Disclosure index item

Page number

Significant changes in financial position

20-24

Major changes or factors affecting performance

4-5

Nature and range of services provided

6-10

Manner of establishment and responsible Minister

34

Objectives, functions, power and duties

12

Community inclusiveness 14

Diversity 14

Merit and equity 14

Employment and conduct principles

14

Occupational health and safety 15

Building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993

14

Environmental sustainability initiative

14

Privacy Act 1982 15

WhistleBlowers Protection Act 2001

15

Freedom of Information Act 1982

14

Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy

14

National Competition Policy 14

Details of consultancies >$100,000 and total number of cost of those < $100,000 compliance

15

Compliance framework for major contracts

15

Subsequent event which will affect operations in future events

35

Availability of other information 16

Workforce data – two-year period statement

34

ACKnoWledgemenTs

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A group of women known as the ‘Ginger Group’, as part of Victoria’s imminent 150th anniversary celebrations, initially suggested a Melbourne-based women’s centre to the State Government. Simultaneously, the Queen Victoria Hospital Action Campaign was fighting the demolition of the historical buildings on Lonsdale Street that had, in 1946, following the relocation of the Melbourne Hospital, housed the first Australian hospital run for women, by women. These two campaigns were destined to come together and by 1987 they had joined forces in an effort to conserve a significant part of women’s history and establish a place and space for the women of the future in the old site of the Queen Victoria Hospital.

In 1989, a historical bill finally allocated one tower of the hospital for a women’s centre and the central tower facing Lonsdale Street was later deemed most suitable. The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust was established as a statutory authority under the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Act in 1994 and the Centre opened its doors in 1996.

To this day the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust is inspired by the women who established the first Australian hospital for women, by women and by those who fought for the creation of this Centre.

A life well foughtMs Thelma Prior joined the workforce at the age of 14, was fighting for the right of working women by the age of 15 and continued to advocate for the rights of women until her death.

Throughout her life, Thelma fought for higher junior wages, women’s rights to childcare, women’s rights to special leave to carry out family caring responsibilities, and maternity leave.

In the early 1980s, Thelma joined the campaign to save the Queen Victoria Hospital for the women of Victoria, climbing onto the roof of one of the towers in support. If this high-flying protest was not impressive enough, Thelma, having contracted polio as a child, wore a heavy calliper on her leg. However, she never allowed this to stop her.

This year her family and friends, through a nomination to the Shilling Wall, duly acknowledged Thelma Pryor’s contributions. It is the remarkable stories of women such as Thelma that inspire the QV Women’s Centre to continue to provide a place and space for women. It is an honour to celebrate Thelma’s achievements through the Shilling Wall.

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