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Annual Report CCS Disability Action Nelson Marlborough Inc 2015/16

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ContentsLocal Committee Report 3

Regional Manager's Report 4

Regional Representative's Report 5

Our Services 6

Nelson Report 8

Marlborough Report 9

Our Stories 10

Financial Summary 12

Our People 15

Our Supporters 16

Contact Us Nelson 03 548 4479 or 0800 227 2255 [email protected] 65 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 PO Box 586, Nelson 7040

Marlborough 03 578 1170 or 0800 227 2255 [email protected] 9 Sinclair Street, Blenheim 7201 PO Box 533, Blenheim 7240 www.facebook.com/ccsDisabilityAction www.Twitter.com/ccsDisabilityA http://nz.linkedin.com/company/ccs-disability-action www.UpperSouth.ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz Registered Charity Number: CC28565

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ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16

2 CCS DISABILITY ACTION

IT IS MY pleasure to introduce the 2016 Annual Report for the Local Committee of CCS Disability Action Nelson Marlborough.

In November, we held an induction meeting for a number of new members. This year, we welcomed Sally Rout, Liz Koppert, Viveyan Rose Tuhimata-Weke, Ryan Smith, Reverend Kevin Thompson and Contessa Popata. I wish to thank Wendy Coutts for helping to run this induction.

We have had some good, lively meetings throughout the year. Our Committee meetings have been held in Blenheim during the year, and the Committee includes members from both Blenheim and Nelson areas.

I would like to thank our Regional Representative, Richard Buchanan, for his guidance and help throughout the year.

The Committee is always keen to hear from consumers and their families about any issues that are affecting them, so please feel free to contact the Branch or any members of the Committee at any time.

We are also keen to hear from anyone who would like to join the Committee.

I wish to thank our Chief Executive, David Matthews, for all his work on behalf of the organisation.

I also wish to thank our Acting Regional Manager, Janine Richards, for all her work throughout the year.

I want to thank Paula Cohen, Blenheim Team Leader, and Barbara Gould, Nelson Team Leader, for all their work and their support throughout the year.

And I also wish to thank all the staff who are working in Blenheim and Nelson offices: we really appreciate all your efforts on our behalf.

Thank you to all Committee members for your hard work during the year.

I look forward to serving CCS Disability Action in the future.

Report

David ClodeLocal Committee Chair

Local Committee

INCLUDING ALL PEOPLE 3



WE HAVE CELEBRATED over 80 years of work to ensure disabled people and their families/whānau have been supported in a way that promotes inclusion in our communities, and to allow for the leadership of disabled people to guide our thinking around how they want to be supported. The work of the Branch is outlined in the service summaries that follow.

The past year has brought about exciting yet challenging times. Nationally and locally, we have seen pockets of change that in some respects have created some unsettledness in the sector.

As an organisation, we have had to work hard to ensure we are ready for any changes that face us, so we can remain sustainable and continue to provide quality supports for those we work for and with. In these changes, we also need to be flexible and meet the needs of people and the communities in which we live.

In the meantime, as we continue to strive ahead, our Branch remains strong and innovative in its approach as we continue to be true to our mission, vision and values of “including all people”.

On behalf of the Branch, I would like to thank the following people who have contributed to our successes over the past year:• People we support and their families/

whānau, without whom we wouldn’t be

the organisation that we are today• Our Local Committee, without whose

guidance and support we wouldn’t have been able to do the work we do for people in the community

• Our staff, who have continued to work hard during a time of change to ensure people we support and their families are given choice and control over their supports

• Our Branch Team Leaders, Barbara Gould and Paula Cohen, and our regional staff, who have provided amazing leadership to their teams

• Our volunteers, funders and sponsors, without whom we wouldn’t have been able to do what we have done

• Our Branch members of CCS Disability Action

• Our Regional Representative on the National Board, Richard Buchanan, who has continued to keep us connected both locally and nationally. Thank you to everyone who has made

this year, and the many years before that, a success!

Report

Janine RichardsActing Regional Manager

Regional Manager's


ReportRegional Representative's

IT HAS BEEN another busy 12 months for all Local Advisory, Local Executive and Local Committees throughout the Upper South Region. From July to December last year, we saw many excellent events held as part of our 80th celebrations and I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those involved who worked hard to ensure the occasion was marked appropriately throughout the region. As we reflect on last year’s celebrations and how far we have come, we also look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I often ask myself, “Eighty years on and what have we achieved?” There are many things we can be proud of, like increased inclusion of disabled people in society, better health services, increased opportunities in education and employment – the list goes on. But equally we still have a long way to go, I believe, until we can truly say that we live in a fully inclusive society.

With increasing demands on people’s time in this day and age, it is fantastic that so many people continue to give their time and energy to supporting the work of CCS Disability Action throughout the Upper South Region, which takes in the Nelson Marlborough, Canterbury West Coast and South Canterbury Branches. I acknowledge the commitment of all those people who give their time to serve as governance for CCS Disability Action and

thank you for your dedication.I would also like to acknowledge the

support and contribution made by John Brandts-Giesen and Michael Keyse to the Canterbury West Coast Branch of the organisation. Both John and Michael have resigned from the Canterbury West Coast Local Executive Committee. John has been involved with the Branch for 29 years and Michael for 34 years, both offering their knowledge and wisdom as excellent stewards of the Branch finances over this time. John and Michael served as General Committee and LEC members. During this time, John was also a member of the National Board. John and Michael are Life Members of the Branch and the national organisation. Thank you both for all that you have contributed to CCS Disability Action, and we wish you well for the future.

I look forward to another challenging and exciting year ahead for our organisation and encourage you to get involved in your local committee to assist us in achieving great things for disabled people, their families and communities.

Richard Buchanan Upper South Regional Representative

Our ServicesMSD Supported Employment

Another tough year for this contract work, with employers indicating they are too busy to train and support employment of disabled people, and clearly not appreciating the great employees they would get. We are working on new ideas to increase awareness and interest, including hosting a ‘Give It a Go’ working group in Nelson, which brings together other agencies and employers with the common interest of providing employment opportunities for disabled people.

Numbers of people we supportAssisted with seeking work Blenheim 31 Nelson 35Placed into work in the yearBlenheim 6Nelson 5Additionally, a further 7 have been

placed into work where the hours are less than can include them in this contract.

MSD Youth TransitionNumbers vary each year with this work,

based on how many young people who qualify for the special ORS funding are preparing to leave school. We therefore see reduced figures this year, which is not a reflection on the work of the teams.

Current numbers Blenheim 0 Nelson 1

MSD Very High NeedsThis contract provides support for

people post-Transition, where the person qualifies for a high level of support. Each individual is eligible for a limited pot of funding, and the chosen provider works with them and their family to agree on activities that meet their interests and abilities, and choosing how the funds are best used.

Current numbersBlenheim 1 Nelson 2

MoH Supported LivingWe have seen some fluctuation in this

contract work as people opt to move to Individualised Funding packages, giving them both the control and the responsibility for their own support. However, the excellent relationship we have with our local Needs Assessors means we continue to receive referrals, albeit those with more challenging and complex support needs.

Current numbersBlenheim 21Nelson 26


Contract Report Summary Nelson MarlboroughFor the year July 2015 to June 2016

MoH Supported LifestylesUnder 19We continue to provide a range of

supports under this contract, from giving information, introducing families to other professionals, providing advocacy and practical support and, more noticeably, supporting families for a variety of reasons, including basics such as food, clothing, fire wood or, as was noted in this period, assistance with modifying the home where Enable funding does not apply. For Marlborough, the Children’s Action Team has been rolled out by the Ministry and this contract has been funding all the work related to this.

Numbers of families supportedBlenheim 20 Nelson 34

In addition, Nelson has supported 8 children age 0-5 years and their families through the Little Stars Playgroup. The Swimming Group has not been running this year due to the refurbishment of the pool and lack of any other suitable facilities, but should be back next year.

Over 19 There is no specific funding allocated

for this category within the contract, so numbers are small:

Blenheim 2 Nelson 2

MSD National VocationalThis contract provides support for

people to participate in activities within their community and those of a vocational nature, such as accessing services and training. This provides for people to be supported by a Community Support Worker. Our Branch has a small allocation from the regional figure for this work, so numbers are small.

Blenheim 8Nelson 7

Short Breaks (formerly known as Home to Home)

This contract applied to Blenheim only, and was discontinued in September 2015.

Mobility Parking Permits

Marlborough NelsonLong term 109 250Short term 13 53Corporate 8 3Visitor 1 2Totals 131 308


Nelson Report

WE CLOSE ANOTHER busy, challenging and exciting year, which sees little change to the staff in Nelson’s team, apart from the addition of Helen McDonnell as our new Children, Youth and Families Service Coordinator and some new Community Support Workers. The team you will now meet at the Nelson office include Barbara Gould as Branch Team Leader, and Service Coordinators – Dave Whitehurst for Supported Employment and Youth Transition, Michelle Van der Hoeven for Supported Living and Community Participation and Helen, as mentioned above.

So, what has been happening in the last year?• We held a BBQ at our office to mark

the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was attended by people we connect with and members of the community. A great community awareness event, which was enjoyed by around 55 people.

• We delivered training to the first year Nursing Students around disability awareness, especially of hidden disabilities. It was good to hear that an outcome of our training was the addition of a question on the triage form around disability.

• We have joined the Chamber of Commerce and attended a meeting with Nicky Wagner, Minister for Disability

Issues, at which she told the group about Project 300. This project was to increase employment of people with disabilities in Christchurch, and some good outcomes were reported. From this knowledge, we have set up a Working Group in Nelson to pilot our own ‘Give It a Go’ project. Employers reading this are encouraged and welcomed to make contact and work with us.

• We have presented at a number of places and events to raise awareness of CCS Disability Action, including at Work and Income, a number of local schools, and at Community and Whānau meetings.As we look forward to the next year,

I want to thank our wonderful Nelson/Marlborough combined Local Committee governance for the huge commitment they make in both time and dedication to our organisation. I want to thank all the people who allow us into your lives to work with you.

Finally, I want to acknowledge the Nelson staff team for their hard work and commitment, and their support of me as we work to open new doors and opportunities for disabled people.

Barbara GouldBranch Team Leader



THE SEASONS CHANGE and we do not know what to expect, as spring flowers are popping into bloom in winter. The term ‘climate change’ is tossed about. I can relate this to the disability environment. We carry on, doing what we can to make the best lives possible for people with disabilities.

The year’s changes have meant more choice for people we support. The year 2015 saw Individualised Funding become the flavour for Marlborough. Our office has embraced this, collaborating with other individuals and agencies to support people’s choices.

The trend has been towards more complex referrals, requiring time investment to formulate goals and support plans with people and their families and meshing well with our new “My Plan” tool. Some hours have been reduced, reflecting changing needs as people step into more independence.

The highlight of the year was our 80th anniversary celebration. Mayor Alistair Sowman attended, and also people we support, employers under our Supported Employment contract, our staff and representatives from agencies we link with. A cake was cut by David Clode, who received Life Membership in recognition of his services to CCS Disability Action. Appreciation awards were presented to respite carer, Tim Healey; Chris and Chilli

from Marlborough Taxis; Driving Instructor, Heather Richards; gym staff, Jo and Charlie; and employer, Vinnie Redwood, from Omega Seafood Ltd.

I thank Janine Richards, Acting Regional Manager, for her innovative oversight of the Marlborough Team. I know that Janine also has other roles, so this will have been a challenging year for her. We have all enjoyed her leadership and humour.

Under the Māori Strategic Framework, we have built a solid relationship with Te Piki Oranga. Weekly waiata sessions, including CCS DA’s own “Ngā Taonga Korero”, led by Margie Crosby and Karena Martin, facilitate our learning. This year’s goal is Taiopenga Festival participation. Thanks to Ripeka Houkamau for making this happen and collaborating with us.

Quarterly presentations have drawn staff together, engaging and communicating as a team. Staffing is stable, with individual strengths and contributions valued. Thank you for your part in making CCS Disability Action what it is.

Overall, it has been a busy year with much change and many excellent outcomes for people we support.

Marlborough Report

Paula CohenBranch Team Leader


My name is ZechariahMy childhood was relatively normal.

We moved around a bit. I have three sisters and one brother. Dad worked at an orchard and Mum stayed home (she used to work at a store called Deka before it closed down).

It was pretty normal until school. I and the rest of my siblings were being home-schooled. I noticed early on that the others always seemed to pick up on things much quicker than me and things that I thought I’d learnt just seemed to flow out of my head like water with a sieve.

When I was younger I used to forget things that I had learned and sometimes when I was going to say something I would forget it.

Sometimes I would remember it after a few hours but a lot of the time it would just go entirely.

It used to agitate me a lot before we discovered the truth.

Mum must have noticed it too, because she eventually decided to get me checked.

Turns out I have something called dyspraxia. My goal is to become an author. As a child I always loved books. I spent a lot of my days reading. Then I found Harry Potter.

When I read the first book, that was when I decided that I wanted to try writing.

With the help of an Open Wananga course called Papa Kupu, I’ve been improving my writing skills to become an author and I’m hoping to continue learning to write.

Zechariah Follows



Blenheim’s 80th Anniversary CelebrationsWhile Nelson had marked the 80th anniversary milestone earlier in 2015, this financial year saw Blenheim get right into the festivities also, as described here by Pam Nicholls.

Over 120 people celebrated Blenheim’s 80th anniversary at a Wine & Cheese evening, including the Mayor, local employers, community agencies and groups, people we support and our staff.

Local Committee Chair, David Clode, welcomed everyone. Then the National Board President, Kim Willetts, gave an overview of CCS Disability Action and national governance, followed by our CEO, David Matthews, speaking on local communities’ involvement. The Mayor, Alistair Sowman, considered community support and inclusion of people with impairments, focusing on employment in Marlborough. Anneke Thwaites gifted her song, “Safety in Numbers”, for the occasion. Commemorative artwork was presented and the “Figures of Diversity” installation was unveiled – 160 small clay figures representing diversity and inclusion within a population, each made by someone connected with our organisation.

There was even a video presentation of our first paid employee, Dawn Neal. Then Wendy Coutts QSM, Local Committee member and former National President, spoke on “The Journey – Being a Volunteer”. We heard from Blenheim’s Team Leader, Paula Cohen, on Supported Employment and employers Vinnie Redwood from Omega Seafoods and PlaceMakers’ Rodger Cullen also spoke. Staff presented Appreciation Awards to Tim Healey for respite care, Marlborough Taxis, gym staff at Stadium 2000, Heather Richards,

a driving instructor, and Vinnie Redwood, for their outstanding contributions.

A New Zealand-shaped cake was cut, and a toast made to CCS Disability Action and Rotary New Zealand, whose impetus around children with polio all those years ago saw the creation of our organisation.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller


Pam NichollsBlenheim

Summarised Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

Revenue: Our revenue was received from

2% Bequests & Legacies

82% Government Contracts

2% Investments

6% Other Revenue

6% Other Contracts & Grants

2% Funds Raised by CCSDA

Society 2016 $

Society 2015$

Our Operating Revenue Was 954,060 1,034,047

Our Expenditure Was 997,584 1,033,540

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Bequests,

Gains on Investments and Gains on Sale of Assets (43,524) 507

Bequests Received 19,792 4,555

Social Innovation Fund Donation (991) (227)

Capital Grants 3,733 0

Realised Gains on Sale of Assets 3,725 4,058

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE (17,265) 8,893

Summarised Statement of Changes in Equity

Opening Society funds as at 1 July 2015 1,102,218 1,093,325

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense (17,265) 8,893

CLOSING SOCIETY FUNDS AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 1,084,953 1,102,218

Financial Summary For the year ended 30 June 2016

Graph rounded to nearest percentage point



1% Programme Costs

75% Staff costs inc training and development

7% Other Costs

4% Property

6% Travel And Accommodation

4% IT

3% Depreciation

Expenditure: Our funds were spent on

Summarised Statement of Financial PositionSociety 2016

$ Society 2015

$

Current Assets 634,397 671,184

Non-Current Assets 562,963 552,289

Total Assets 1,197,360 1,223,473

Current Liabilities 112,407 121,255

Non-Current Liabilities 0 0

Total Liabilities 112,407 121,255

NET ASSETS 1,084,953 1,102,218

REPRESENTED BY: Society Funds 1,084,953 1,102,218

Cashflows from Operating Activities 2,570 89,474

Cashflows from Investing Activities (2,041) 1,026

Opening Cash and Bank Balances 190,647 100,147

TOTAL CASH AND BANK BALANCES 191,176 190,647

Summarised Statement of Cash Flows

Graph rounded to nearest percentage point


Notes to the Financial Summary of CCS Disability Action (Nelson Marlborough Branch) Incorporated

Current Assets are assets that are cash or expected to be converted into cash within 12 months.

Non-Current Assets include assets where the cost is allocated over a number of years, as well as investments.

Current Liabilities are bills that are due to creditors, suppliers and employees.

Equity (Society Funds) is the residual interest in the assets of the organisation after deducting all the liabilities. It balances to the Net Assets.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities is the change in cash position resulting from the sale or purchase of assets and any gains (or losses) from investments.

Cash Flow from Operating Activities are core business activities which provide the majority of an organisation’s cash flow.

Operating Revenue is the money brought into an organisation.

Operating Expenses is the ongoing cost for running the Society.

Realised Gain is a gain resulting from selling an asset at a price higher than the original purchase price.

Unrealised Gain is a profit position, resulting from any type of investment, which has yet to be cashed in.

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense is the result of all operations of the Society during the year.

Some Financial TermsA SUMMARY OF the CCS Disability Action (Nelson Marlborugh Branch) Incorporated and its subsidiary (the Group) audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 is shown in the Financial Summary section of this annual report. The summary financial statements have been prepared in accordance with PBE FRS-43 summary financial statements.

The full financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Tier 2 PBE Accounting Standards as issued by the New Zealand External Reporting Board.

The summary financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

The amounts stated in these financial statements have been extracted from the full financial statements of the Society dated 4th October 2016, of which an unqualified opinion was given by our auditors, Crowe Horwath New Zealand Audit Partnership. Copies of these are available from the Society. This summary has been authorised by Janine Richards, Regional Manager on 4th October 2016 and has not been audited.

The summary financial statements do not include all disclosures provided in the full financial statements and cannot be expected to provide as complete an understanding as provided by the full financial statements of the Group.

The summarised financial statements should be read in conjunction with the statement of accounting policies and notes to the full audited financial statements.



37 staff members

2 staff members with 10 years or more

service

257 people we support,

including those on information only

439 Mobility Parking

permits issued, not including online renewals

150 financial members

40 Life Members

The Year in Numbers

Our People Local Committee• David Clode (Chair)• Wendy Coutts (LEC Chair)• Michelle Clucas (LEC)• Glenys Fry (until October 2015)• Nikky Gorton (until October 2015)• Liz Koppert• Jarod McClintock• Contessa Popata• Sally Rout (LEC)• Ryan Smith• Rev Canon Kevin Thompson• Viveyan Rose Tuhimata-Weke

Regional Representative to the National Board• Richard Buchanan

Patron• Sydney Blechynden

Branch-Appointed Life Members• Sydney Blechynden• David Clode• Wendy Coutts QSM• William Miles• Peter Murray

Regional Manager• Janine Richards (Acting)

Team Leaders• Paula Cohen• Barbara Gould

Notes to the Financial Summary of CCS Disability Action (Nelson Marlborough Branch) Incorporated

Grants, Trusts and Foundations• NZ Lottery Board• COGS• Marlborough District Council• Nelson City Council• The Lion Foundation• CL Turner Trust• Pub Charity• Pelorus Trust• Te Pou

CCS Disability Action is grateful for the support received from government and other agencies, Life Members, donors, individuals, trusts and foundations during the year. We could not offer the range

or number of services without their support.

Our Supporters

Bequests• Elma Strath Ward Charitable Trust• Edna Mavis Stuart Estate• Mary Mavis Cameron Estate• D & I Withers Trust

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