VIBRANTSUSTAINABLEINCLUSIVECOMMUNITIES

COMMUNITIES NSW ANNUAL REPORT 2009-10

Including the Annual Reports ofThe Children’s GuardianResponsible Gambling FundSydney World Masters Games Organising CommitteeWestern Sydney Parklands TrustCasino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority

2 Letter of Submission Communities NSW Annual Report 2009-10

Dear Ministers

It is my pleasure to submit to you, for presentation to the Parliament, the Communities NSW Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2010.

The Annual Report, in my opinion, has been prepared in full compliance with the requirements of the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985, the Annual Reports (Departments) Regulation 2010 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

Yours sincerely

Carol MillsDirector-General

The Hon J. Hatzistergos, MLCAttorney GeneralMinister for CitizenshipMinister for Regulatory ReformLevel 33 Governor Macquarie Tower1 Farrer PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000

The Hon L. Burney, MPMinister for the State PlanMinister for Community ServicesLevel 30 Governor Macquarie Tower1 Farrer PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000

The Hon D. Borger, MPMinister for RoadsMinister for Western SydneyLevel 37 Governor Macquarie Tower1 Farrer PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000

The Hon P. Primrose, MLCMinister for AgeingMinister for Disability ServicesMinister for VolunteeringMinister for YouthLevel 33 Governor Macquarie Tower1 Farrer PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000

The Hon K. Greene, MPMinister for Gaming and RacingMinister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Major EventsLevel 1152 Phillip StreetSYDNEY NSW 2000

The Hon V. Judge, MPMinister for Fair TradingMinister for the ArtsLevel 36 Governor Macquarie Tower1 Farrer PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000

LETTER OF SUBMISSION

CommunitiesNSWAnnualReport2009-10Section 1

RUNNING HEADANNUAL REPORT2009–10CommunitiesNSW(CNSW)supportsthedevelopmentofvibrant,sustainableandinclusivecommunitiesacrossNSW.

WeaimtoimprovethequalityoflifeforpeopleinNSW.

Ourculturalinstitutions,sport,recreationandentertainmentvenues,parklandsandcommunitydevelopmentandregulatoryagenciesallworktogethertoimprovethequalityoflifeforthepeopleofNSW.ThecreationofCNSWprovidesanimportantopportunitytoachievemoreforourcommunitythroughincreasingtheprogramswedeliverandthefacilitiesavailableandimprovingefficiencyandeffectivenessthroughsharedservices,infrastructureandknowledge.

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2 Director-General’sreport

4 Overview

5 Whatwedo

5 Whoweare

6 Ourstakeholders

7 Reportingframework

8 Performancesummary

10 Financialsummary

11 Corporategovernance

14 Yearinreview

19 ArtsandCultureCluster

22 CommunityDevelopment(includingRegulation)Cluster

24 Sport,RecreationandParklandsCluster

28 Reviewofoperations

29 Chapter1:Engagedandliveablecommunities

48 Chapter2:Safercommunities

62 Chapter3:Enterprisingcommunities

74 Chapter4:Ourbusinessenhancementandcorporateservicesimprovementstrategies

80 Financialstatements

138 Appendices

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TheDepartmentisuniqueinthedegreetowhichitprovidesservices,facilitiesandopportunitiestopeopleacrosstheState,irrespectiveofage,gender,orindividualcircumstances.Over14.5millionpeoplevisitedourparklandsandstadiumsthisyear,and9.5millionpeoplevisitedSydneyOlympicPark.Inaddition,4.6millionpeoplevisitedthemajorculturalinstitutions,including235000studentsinbookedgroups.AcrossNSW,1.7millionvolunteersgave241millionhoursofservice.Weestimatethat,eachyear,CNSWhas50millioncustomercontacts,face-to-faceandonline.Westriveforexcellenceinallofthese.

OurDepartment’soverallaimistobuildsocialcapitalandcreatevibrant,sustainableandinclusivecommunities.Weworktoensurethatpeoplehavefacilitiestoenableparticipationandprogramstoencourageengagementinarts,sportandrecreation.Thelibraries,artsandculturalcentres,

stadiums,parks,sportsgroundsandamenitiesthatwesupportarecrucialtoourcities,townsandregionsinfrastructureandmakethemmuchmoreliveable.

CNSWgenerates37percentoftherevenuerequiredtoprovidetheservicesitoffers.Inaddition,theDepartmentdirectlycontributestotheState’seconomy.Theeventsandperformanceswesupportandtheheritageassetswemaintainareimportantdrawcards.Forexample,SydneyFestivalFirstNightbrought250000peopleintothecityin2010andgenerated$8.6millionforSydneyCBDbusinesses.

TheDepartmentsustainstheState’spositionasleadingAustraliainthecreativeindustries.Thesehavegrownattwicetherateofotherindustries,andtodayemploy50percentmorepeoplethanagricultureandasmanyasthefinancialservicessector.OurDepartmentiscommittedtoensuringthatdesign,filmandtheperformingandvisual

artscontinuetoflourish.Thedigitisationofcollectionsandthedevelopmentofsocialmediainmuseums,galleriesandtheStateLibraryofNSW,aremakingtheState’sculturalarchivesmoreaccessibletostudentsandthegeneralpublic.Awards,fellowships,andprizesrecogniseandrewardexcellence.SupportofartsandculturalorganisationsandtheirprogramsreinforcethereputationofSydneyandNSWasthe“creativehub”ofAustralia.

TheDepartmentisalsokeentodevelopprogramsaimedatyoungaudiences.Aparticularlysuccessfulinitiativein2009-10wasthePremier’sAdventureChallenge,whichgavefreeentrytoprimaryschoolchildrenduringdesignatedholidaysandatweekends.Thiswasenthusiasticallyembracedby69museumsandgalleriesacrossNSW.Over68,000passportswereissued,andinstitutionssawnewaudiencesandincreasesinattendance.

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IampleasedtopresentthefirstannualreportforCNSW.TheformationoftheDepartmentinJuly2009broughttogetheragenciesanddivisionsthatfocusonservingthecommunity.Togetherweincreaseopportunitiestoparticipateinarts,culturalandrecreationprograms,accessourState’srichculturalheritageandenjoythefacilitiesprovidedbyourparksandstadiums.Atthesametime,weworktosupporttheinterestsofchildrenandyoungpeopleandregulatetheliquor,gaming,racingandcharityindustries.

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Aswellasencouragingpeopletoparticipateincommunitylife,theDepartmentdevelopsspecificstrategiesforthosethatneedassistance.Bybringingtogetherkeystakeholdersandtakingaholisticapproach,weareworkingtoreducealcohol-relatedviolenceandantisocialbehaviourinfivepopularentertainmentprecincts.Ournewstrategy,HassleFreeNights,isalreadydemonstratingpositiveresults,withpracticalsolutionssuchasPrecinctLiquorAccordsandimprovedlatenighttransport.

Thisyear,wehavecontinuedtoensurethatWesternSydney–thefastestgrowingregionintheState,withtheyoungestandmostculturallydiversepopulation–hasaccesstothebestfacilitiesandservices.CapitalworksatWesternSydneyParklands,ParramattaParkandRouseHillHouseandFarmhavesignificantlyimprovedvisitorfacilities.Ourgrantsprogramsalsoprovidestrongsupporttosportsfacilities,artsandculturalorganisationsand

sport,recreationandartsprograms.

CNSWhasamajorroleinprotectingchildrenandyoungpeople.ThroughtheworkoftheChildren’sGuardianwepromotetheinterestsofchildreninout-of-homecare.TheCommissionforChildrenandYoungPeoplestrengthenedtheWorkingWithChildrenCheckprocessin2009-10.WorkingwiththeNSWYouthAdvisoryCouncilitalsoco-hostedaYouthHomelessnessForumtoidentifystrategiestopreventyoungpeoplefrombecominghomeless.

Finally,IampleasedtoincludethelastreportfortheWorldMastersGamesinourannualreport.Heldfrom10-18October2009,theGamesattracted28,091athletesin285eventsatover70venues.ThiswasamagnificentachievementbytheOrganisingCommittee,staffandvolunteers.ItdeservedlywonthepraiseofthePresidentoftheInternationalMastersGames

Association,whodescribedthemas“absolutelythebestgamesever”.Importantly,theGamesalsoput$60millionbackintotheeconomy.

Thishasbeenayearofsignificantreformsandchangeand,lookingbackatourworkduring2009-10,Iwouldparticularlyliketothankstafffortheircommitmenttoourcommonpurpose:ensuringvibrant,inclusiveandsustainablecommunitiesforthepeopleofNSW.

CarolMillsDirector-General

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WhatwedoCNSWsupportsthedevelopmentofvibrant,sustainableandinclusivecommunities,andfostersopportunitiesforpeopletoenjoymoreactive,rewardingandfulfillinglives.Ourculturalinstitutions,sport,recreationandentertainmentvenues,parklandsandcommunitydevelopmentandregulatoryagenciesallworktogethertoimprovepeople’squalityoflife.ThecreationofCNSWhasprovidedanimportantopportunitytoachievemoreforourcommunitythroughincreasingtheprogramswedeliver,thefacilitiesavailable,andbyimprovingefficiencyandeffectivenessthroughsharingservices,infrastructureandknowledge.Weaimto:

StrengthenopportunitiesforpeopleacrossNewSouthWalestobecomeinvolvedintheircommunities

Promotetheinterestsofspecificpopulationgroupsandcommunitiesincludingchildrenandyoungpeople,peoplefromculturallydiversebackgroundsandresidentsofWesternSydney

Increaseopportunitiesforparticipationinthearts,culture,recreationandsportatalllevels

Investinfacilitiesandcommunity,culturalandsportinginfrastructure

Supportenterpriseandemployment,particularlyinthecreative,sporting,recreation,eventsandhospitalityindustriesandthroughpromotionofvolunteeringasapathwaytowork

Enhancecommunitysafetyandwellbeingbyregulatingandpromotingresponsibleliquor,gaming,racingandcharitableindustrypracticesandresponsiblemanagementofevents

Deliversustainablemanagementofculturallyandhistoricallysignificantparklands,assetsandprecincts

Enableeconomicallysustainablehospitalityandentertainmentsectors,balancedwithappropriateharm-minimisationstrategies

Expandtherevenueraisingandpartneringcapabilitiesofkeyagencieswithintheportfolio.

WhoweareThisisthefirstAnnualReportforCNSW,adepartmentthattouchesthelivesofalmostallresidentsofNewSouthWales,contributingtothewellbeingofdiversecommunitiesandthedevelopmentofchildrenandyoungpeople,particularlythroughsportandrecreationandartsandculture.TheDepartmentalsoworkstowardsachievingsafercommunitiesbyregulatingsectorssuchasliquor,gaming,charitableindustriesandchild-relatedemployment.

CreatedinJuly2009,CNSWismadeupof24agenciesanddivisions.ArtsNSW,theOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing,SportandRecreation,theOfficeofWesternSydney,theOfficeforVolunteeringandCorporateStrategyandServicesdivisionmakeupthecoreofCNSW.Someoftheotherportfolioagenciesarestatutoryauthorities,includingthreemajorStateparklands,threestadiumshostingStateandregionalsportingandentertainmentevents,andsixoftheState’smajorculturalinstitutions.CNSW’scoredivisionsarerepresentedin

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thisAnnualReport.Theportfolioadministersassetsvaluedatover$10billion.

Theagencieswithintheportfolioworkcloselytogetherinthreeclustergroups.

TheArtsandCulturecluster: ArtsNSW ArtGalleryofNSW AustralianMuseum HistoricHousesTrustofNSW

MuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences

StateLibraryofNSW SydneyOperaHouse.

TheSport,RecreationandParklandscluster:

CentennialParkandMooreParkTrust

HunterRegionSportingVenuesAuthority

IllawarraVenuesAuthority ParramattaParkTrust

ParramattaStadiumTrust SportandRecreation SydneyOlympicParkAuthority

WesternSydneyParklandsTrust.

TheCommunityDevelopment(includingRegulation)cluster:

Casino,LiquorandGamingControlAuthority

CommissionforChildrenandYoungPeople

CommunityRelationsCommission

OfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing

OfficeforVolunteering OfficeofWesternSydney TheChildren’sGuardian.

TheSydneyCricketandSportsGroundTrustandtheNSWInstituteofSportalsoformpartoftheportfolio,asdidthe2009SydneyWorldMastersGamesOrganisingCommittee.

OurstakeholdersCNSWisresponsibleforabroadrangeofpolicies,programs,servicesandfacilitiesthatenrichthelivesofpeopleacrosstheState.Wesupportworld-classstandardsandachievementsintheartsandsportwhilealsocontributingtolocalsportingclubsandcommunityinfrastructure.TheDepartmentworkswithlocalcommunities,awidearrayofindustrypartnersandotherGovernmentagenciestoachieveourgoalsofmaximisingopportunitiesforparticipationinthearts,culture,entertainmentandsportandactiverecreation,andsupportingthegrowthandsustainabilityoftheseindustries.Wepartnerwithschools,tertiaryeducationprovidersandotherorganisationstoprovideeducationprogramsandactivitiesandtocontributetolifelonglearning.WealsoworkcloselywithindustrygroupsandoperatorsandGovernmentagenciestoregulatetheliquor,gaming,racingandcharitysectors.

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ReportingframeworkTheCNSWJointServicesPlan,togetherwiththeDepartment’sResultsandServicesPlan,formedthebasisofourreportingframeworkfor2009–10.

Our visionVibrant,inclusiveandsustainablecommunitiesacrossNewSouthWales.

Our valuesOurprograms,servicesandregulatoryactivitiesaregovernedbythefollowingconsiderations:

Customer-focused Partnershipapproaches Equityofaccess Excellenceandinnovation Integrity Valueformoneyinservicedeliveryandinvestments.

Our resultsOurstrategieshavebeenchosentoachievethefollowingresults:

Engagedandliveablecommunities

Safercommunities Enterprisingcommunities.

ThisAnnualReportincludesareviewofactivitiesacrosstheportfolioin2009-10.Thestatutoryauthoritiesarerequiredtoproducetheirownannualreports,sointhisreportthereisagreaterfocusontheoperationsandachievementsofthecoredivisionsoftheDepartment.

OurDepartmentcontributestotheNSWStatePlanCNSWisamajorcontributortothedeliveryoftheNSWStatePlan.TheDepartmentisaleadagencyforkeytargetsundertheStatePlanpriority,‘Strongercommunities’,whichrecognisesthatparticipationandengagementimprovesourqualityoflifeandcontributestostrongersocialcohesionandincreasedharmony.By2016ourkeyprioritiesandtargetsundertheStatePlanareto:

Increasetheproportionofthetotalcommunityinvolvedinvolunteeringby10percent

IncreasethenumberofvisitstoNSWGovernmentparksby20percent

Increasethenumberofpeopleparticipatinginsportingactivitiesandphysicalactivityby10percent

Increasevisitstoandparticipationinartsandculturalactivityby10percent.

CNSWcontributestootherpriorityareasundertheStatePlan.Inparticular,weworkcloselywiththeNSWPoliceForceandotheragenciestoimprovecommunitywellbeingandkeeppeoplesafebyreducinglevelsofantisocialbehaviourassociatedwithalcoholmisuse.WeworkwithHealthNSWtoimprovecommunityandindividualhealththroughreducingriskdrinkingbehaviour;anddisseminatinginformationthroughourStatenetworkoflibrariestohelpreducetobacco,alcoholandillicitdruguse.

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PerformancesummaryThefollowingtableprovidesanoverviewoftheDepartment’sperformancein2009–10.TheseresultindicatorsweredevelopedfortheResultsandServicesPlan.Resultsforpreviousyearshavebeenprovidedwherepossible.

Result indicators2006–07

result2007–08

result2008–09

result2009–10

result2009–10

target Comment

Rateofvolunteeringinartsandincoaching,officiatingandcommitteemembershipinsports1(2005-06result:10.8%)

n.a n.a n.a. n.a Increase Achieved.ThedatarefertothevolunteerrateoftheNSWpopulation,agedover18.The2005–6figureof10.8percentwasfromthe2006AustralianBureauofStatistics(ABS)General Social Survey,comprising1.3percentforartsand9.5percentforsportandrecreation.Thenextsurveyisduein2011.

Percentagereductionperannumofalcohol-relatedcrimeinhotspotlocations

7.4% 2.2% 3.0% 10.2% Decrease Achieved. Complianceactivitieswereconductedin24hotspotlocalareacommandsthroughoutNewSouthWales.Datarelatestoalcohol-relatedassaults,butdoesnotincludedomesticviolencematters.

Reductioninassaultsonlicensedpremisesinhotspotareas

3.4% 14.3% 12.0% 8.2% 10% decrease

over 4 years

Targetexceeded.

Numberofartsorganisationssupportedinpartnershipwithfederaland/orlocalgovernments

120 129 144 152 Increase Achieved.

Numberofwhole-of-Governmentprioritycommunitiesinwhichsportandrecreationisinvolved

20 20 20 20 Maintain Achieved.“Prioritycommunities”areidentifiedbyGovernmentpolicy.

Numberofadultsparticipatinginindividualandorganisedculturalactivity

780000 800000 800000 800000 10% increase by 2016

ABSundertakestheWork inSelected Culture and Leisure Activities Surveyeveryfouryears.Themostrecentdataarefrom2007-08.Intermediatevaluesareestimates.

Newresearchusingadifferentdefinitionofparticipationsuggeststhatthefiguremaybemuchgreater,upto1.5millionpeople2.

Numberofadultsattendingculturalvenues(million)

4.4 4.5 4.5 4.5 10% increase by 2016

ThemostrecentABSdataisavailablefromtheAttendance at Selected Cultural Venues and Events 2005–06report,whichestimated4.4millionpeoplelivinginNewSouthWalesattendedaselectedculturalvenueoreventatleastonceduringthe12monthsbeforeinterviewin2005–06.Intermediatevaluesareestimates.

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Result indicators2006–07

result2007–08

result2008–09

result2009–10

result2009–10

target Comment

Percentageofadultsinorganisedandnon-organisedsportandactiverecreationthreeormoretimesaweek

41.4% 42.5% 49.3% 46.3% 10% increase by 2016

Targetexceeded.Thisindicatormeasuresparticipationinsportorphysicalactivityatleastthreetimesperweek,whichisneededtoachieveahealth-enhancingbenefit.

The2008-09figuremayhavebeeninflated,duetoadifferenceindatacollectionmethodology.

Rateofparticipationofwomeninorganisedsport

35.0% 34.2% 35.7% 37.1% 1% increase per annum

Goodprogress.

PercentageofindividualswhoreportadecreaseingamblingproblemsuptosixmonthsafteraccessingResponsibleGamblingFundtreatment

>80.0% 90.0% 90.0% 92.0% > 65% Targetexceeded.

IncreaseinnumberofpeopleexperiencingSportandRecreationCentreprograms

183160 188226 192195 194085 Increase Achieved.

Increaseinonlinetransactionsasproportionofalltransactions(forregulatoryservicesintheOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing)

75.0% 56.0% 91.2% 88.8% > 75% of all transactions done online

Targetexceeded.Thisachievementreflectstheincreasedavailabilityofonlineservices.

Numberofparticipantsinindustryeducationandtrainingworkshopsandconferences(SportandRecreation)

8300 37413 31062 66459 Increase Achieved.Thegrowthinnumbersinrecentyearsreflectsamovetowardsbuildingthecapacityoflocalcommunitiestomanagetheirsportingandactiverecreationneeds.

Decreaseintotalcostofworkers’compensationclaims:

Decrease in cost of

claims

Achieved.Littlechangeinthenumberofclaims,butthetimeneededoffworktodealwithinjuries,andtheaveragecostperclaimdecreasedsignificantly.

claimssubmitted n.a. 56 51 54

claimantsneedingtimeoffwork n.a. 30 23 22

hourstaken n.a. 1982 3878 1553

averagecostofclaim n.a. $4672 $8095 $4023

1 Althoughactionsareplannedtoincreasevolunteerrolesincoaching,officiatingandcommitteemembership,theonlyavailabledataalsoincludeothersupportrolesinsport.

2 Census of Population and Housing NSW 2006,ABS,andfindingsfromNSW Arts Consumers, Global and Marketing Business Research Consultancy, June 2010.

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RevenueWhere does the money come from? RevenuefortheCNSWportfoliomainlycomesfromtheNSWGovernment.Revenueisalsoraisedthroughentryfees,concessionsandleases,andchargesforprogramsandservicesprovidedbytheDepartment,culturalinstitutions,parks,stadiumsandsportingvenues.

ExpenditureWhere is the money spent? TheCNSWportfolio’sexpenditurecoversstaffingandotherongoingoperations,andgrantstosporting,arts,culturalandindustryorganisationsandlocalgovernment.Expenditurealsocoversmaintenanceofproperties,collections,plantandequipment,anddepreciation.

Total Assets – $11.5 billionTheCNSWportfoliohascare,controlandmanagementofsubstantialassets,withover$10.8billioninassetinfrastructuresandotheritemsofproperty,plantandequipment.

Net Assets – $11.3 billionTheCNSWportfolioisinastrongfinancialpositionwithover$11.3billioninnetassets.Currentassetsexceedcurrentliabilitiesby$211million.

FurtherdetailsareoutlinedinthefinancialstatementsforthecoreofCNSWandinthefinancialstatementsintheannualreportsofthestatutoryauthoritieswithintheportfolio.

Note:Thedataonthispagehavenotbeenaudited.

2009-10 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

TOTALREVENUE

$834MILLION

TOTALASSETS

$11.5BILLION

TOTALEXPENDITURE

$827MILLION

Government contributions 63%

Total revenue $834 million

Sales of goodsand services 23%

Other income 14%

Employee related 36%

Depreciation and amortisation 15%

Grants and subsidies 16%

Other operating 33%

Totalexpenditure$827million

Totalrevenue$834million

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OurgovernancemodelrecognisesthatwithintheDepartmentthereareareasofspecialisationaswellasmajorcommonalities.Threeinternalclustergroupsensurethatmechanismsareinplacetohelpusworktogethertoachieveourpriorities.

TheDepartment’skeymanagementstrategiesincludecorporateplanning,performancereporting,andassurancesystemsforconformanceandcompliancewithstatutoryandotherrequirements.Theunderlyingprinciplesrecognisetheneedforclearrolesandresponsibilities,transparent,accountableandethicaldecision-making,respectforthelawandhighprobitystandards.

BoardofManagementAnew,expandedBoardofManagementcommencedinFebruary2010.EachclustergroupisrepresentedontheBoard,whichmeetsmonthlytomanagetheaffairsofCNSWandsupportstheDirector-GeneralinachievingtheDepartment’sgoals.TheBoardischairedbytheDirector-General,andmembersare:

CarolMills,Director-General,BEc,BA(Hons),ExecutiveDevelopmentCert,MasterofPublicPolicy

MaryDarwell,ExecutiveDirector,ArtsNSW,MasterofLaws,BachelorofLaws,BA(Hons)

ElizabethTydd,ExecutiveDirector,OfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing,MasterofLaws,BachelorofLaws,AssociateDiplomaofSocialWelfare,Neurological/SurgicalPostBasicCertificate,GeneralNursingCertificate

DarrylClout,GeneralManager,SportandRecreation

JanettMilligan,ActingExecutiveDirector,CorporateStrategyandServices,CNSW,MBA,BSocScience(Hons)

StepanKerkyasharianAM,ChiefExecutiveOfficer,CommunityRelationsCommission

AlanMarsh,ChiefExecutiveOfficer,SydneyOlympicParkAuthority,Bbus,MBA,CPA,PublicAdministrationCertificate

KerrynBoland,TheChildren’sGuardian

(representingCommunityDevelopment),LLB,GraduateDiplomaofLegalPractice

LukeColeman,Manager,ParramattaStadiumTrust(representingSport,RecreationandParklands),DiplomaofGovernment(FinancialServices),DiplomaofGovernment(ProjectManagement)

FrankHowarth,Director,AustralianMuseum(representingArtsandCulture),MasterofScienceandSociety.

UntilFebruary2010theDirector-GeneralwassupportedbyanExecutiveCommittee,whichincludedtheheadsofthemajordivisions:

CarolMills,Director-General MaryDarwell,ExecutiveDirector,ArtsNSW

MichaelFoggo,Commissioner,OfficerofLiquor,GamingandRacing(from7/12/2009),DiplomaofLaw

ElizabethTydd,ExecutiveDirector,OfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing(from7/12/2009)

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DarrylClout,GeneralManager,SportandRecreation

AndrewKuti,Director,CorporateServices,CNSW,BEc,FCPA,ASIA

JanettMilligan,ActingExecutiveDirector,CorporateStrategyandServices,CNSW.

Theheadsoftheculturalinstitutions,parksandstadiumswithintheDepartmentalportfolio,whilenotmembersoftheExecutiveCommittee,wereinvitedtoattendmeetings.

ExecutiveappointmentsMichaelFoggo,CommissioneroftheDepartment’sOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacingdivision,retiredon24July2009.ElizabethTydd,thenewExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing,wasappointedon7December2009.

RiskmanagementRiskmanagementisessentialtogoodcorporategovernanceandinvolvesimplementingeffectiveplanninganddecision-makingprocesses,andbuildingorganisationalstructurestoprotectagainstnegativeevents.TheDepartmentiscommittedtoariskmanagementapproachtoimplementstrategiesthataddressbothinternalandexternalriskstoitsoperations.ForfurtherinformationontheDepartment’sriskmanagementandinsuranceseeAppendix14.

StatementofresponsibilityAsDirector-GeneralofCNSW,Ihaveworkedwiththeseniorexecutive,managementandotheremployeestohaveinplaceriskmanagementandinternalcontrolprocessesdesignedtoprovidetransparencyandaccountability,ensurethattheDepartmentoperatestothehigheststandardsapplicable,usesresourcesefficientlyandmeetsitsobjectives.

Theseprocessesincludestrategicplanning,organisationalperformancemonitoring,controlsonuseofmonetaryandphysicalresources,divisionofresponsibilities,engagingexternalassessmentandadvicewhereappropriate,andmanaginganoutsourcedinternalauditfunctionthatfocusesonfinancialandoperationalrisks.

Tothebestofmyknowledge,thissystemofriskmanagementandinternalcontroloperatedsatisfactorilyduringtheyear.

CarolMillsDirector-General

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ThecomingtogetherofCommunitiesNSWpresentednewopportunitiestoincreasethevisibility,excellence,impactandefficiencyoftheworkcarriedoutacrossourmuseums,galleries,librariesandheritageproperties,oursporting,recreationandentertainmentvenues,ourparklandsandinourotherpolicyandadvocacyroles.

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Stafffromacrosstheportfoliocontributedsubstantialenergy,interestandideastothedevelopmentofanoperatingframeworkfortheportfolio,thenewJointServicePlan,whichguidesourstrategicandbusinessplanning.

CNSWmanagesthediverseportfoliothroughthreeclustergroups.Aselectionoftheirkeyachievementsin2009-10isoutlinedbelow.ThereviewofoperationssectionofthisAnnualReportprovidesfurtherdetailsonthesuccessoftheDepartment’scoredivisionsinachievingourgoals,whilethestatutoryauthoritieseachpreparetheirownannualreportsthatcanbeaccessedthroughtheCNSWwebsitewww.communities.nsw.gov.au

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Division

NSWGovernmentfunding2009-10

NumberofservicestothecommunityRecurrent

$’000Capital$’000

ArtsandCulturecluster

ArtsNSW 51797 3223 1689applicationsforfundingprocessed,a14percentincreasefrom2008-09

$49.3milliongrantedtoover250organisationsandindividualsfor465projects,including:

— over$25millionforactivitiesinSydney,including$3.3millioninWesternSydney

— over$5.5millionforactivitiesinregionalNewSouthWales

— over$14.6forState-wideartsactivities.

ArtGalleryofNewSouthWales

20686 15470 overonemillionvisitorstotheArtGallery,including:

— 85100studentsfromschoolsandtertiaryinstitutions

— 149000attendeesatlectures,talksandscreenings

9600visitorstotheBrettWhitelyStudio

269000visitorstoArtGalleryregionaltours

over1.7millionvisitorstotheGallery’swebsite.

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Division

NSWGovernmentfunding2009-10

NumberofservicestothecommunityRecurrent

$’000Capital$’000

ArtsandCulturecluster

AustralianMuseum 22481 2842 over370000visitors,including:

— 39000inschoolgroups

— 119400attendingspecialexhibitions

1817daysspentbyvisitingresearchersworkingonthecollections

46000scientificresearchersaccessedthecollectiondataon-line

9.3millionvisitstotheMuseum’swebsite

63000schoolstudentsreceivedtheMuseuminaBoxprogramattheirschool

138articlespublishedinrefereedscientificjournals.

HistoricHousesTrustofNewSouthWales

19086 2047 1millionvisitstogroundsofhistoricproperties

159000visitstomuseums

59000schoolchildrenattendededucationprograms

17000visitedtravellingexhibitions

450000visitstowebsites.

MuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences

28310 3868 670000visitors,including:

— 470000tothePowerhouseMuseum

— 180000totheSydneyObservatory,thehighestannualfigureever

— 17000tothePowerhouseDiscoveryCentre,thehighestannualfigureever

— 52000schoolchildren

170000visitorstoseventravellingexhibitionsinNewSouthWalesand114000visitorsinotherstates

19700attendeesatworkshops,seminars,lecturesandpresentations

10millionvisitstotheMuseum’swebsites.

StateLibraryofNewSouthWales

58133 16438 800000visitorstotheLibrary,including100000visitstospecialexhibitions

2millionvisitstowebsites

230000studentsreceivedinformationservices.

SydneyOperaHouse 43456 0 1.3millionpeopleattended1679performances,including60000attended308performancesofourYoungAudienceProgram

300000peopletookaguidedtour

over50000peopleattendedtheSydneyOperaHouseOpenDay.

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Division

NSWGovernmentfunding2009-10

NumberofservicestothecommunityRecurrent

$’000Capital$’000

CommunityDevelopmentcluster

OfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing

34119 1888 15000licensedpremises,almost200raceclubsand5200charitableorganisationsregulated

over1700fundraisingauthoritiesissuedtocharitableorganisations

over77500gamingmachineauthorisationsgranted,with96.7percentprocessedon-line

89ResponsibleServiceofAlcoholontheFrontLineworkshopsheld

148LiquorAccordsoperating,withover5000licenseesasmembers.

CasinoLiquorandGamingControlAuthority

7127 70 625regulatoryapprovalsandemployeelicensesgranted

165infringementnoticesissued.

CommissionforChildrenandYoungPeople

13418 502 over72700WorkingWithChildrenbackgroundchecksprocessed,including1500ChecksforpeopleinemploymentforwhichcheckingbecamemandatoryinMarch2010.

CommunityRelationsCommission

11944 50 97percentofpublicsectoragenciescompliantwiththeEthnicAffairsPriorityStatementprogram

47000interpretingandtranslationservicesprovided

4newlanguagesavailableforlanguageservices,increasingthetotalto100languages

54newinterpretersandtranslatorsaddedtopanels,including4Auslaninterpreters.

TheChildren’sGuardian 3306 38 48agenciesaccreditedtoprovidestatutoryout-of-homecare;24agenciesregisteredtoprovidevoluntaryout-of-homecare

1322casefileauditsundertakenofchildrenandyoungpeopleincare

171applicationsforauthoritiestoemploychildrenapproved.

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Division

NSWGovernmentfunding2009-10

NumberofservicestothecommunityRecurrent

$’000Capital$’000

Sport,RecreationandParklandscluster

SportandRecreation 68472 10535 194000peopleattendedSportandRecreationCentreprograms,including76000childreninoutdooreducationprograms

22500Indigenouspeopleattendedregionalsportandrecreationprograms

$21.1millioningrantsforover870sportandrecreationprojects.

CentennialParkandMooreParkTrust

1637 2900 over10millionvisitors,including:

— 6millionvisitorstotheparklandsopenspace

— 4millionvisitorstotheMooreParksportingandentertainmentprecinct

— 206000attendeesatmajoreventsintheparklands

— 513000participantsinorganisedsportingcompetitions

330000visitstothewebsite.

HunterRegionSportingVenuesAuthority

0* 0 over826000peopleattended236events.

IllawarraVenuesAuthority

0* 1800 over270000peopleattended87events,including:

— 128200attendeesat35eventsatWINStadium

— 143800attendeesat52eventsatWINEntertainmentCentre.

ParramattaParkTrust 4465 0 1.7millionvisitors,including:

— 23300childreninschoolgroups

— 25000visitorsinsportinggroups

— 148000peopleatmajorpublicevents

— 13000peopleatprivateorcommercialevents.

ParramattaStadiumTrust

0* 0 152000peopleattendedevents,including:

— 139000atsportingevents

— 11000attheHinduDeepavaliFair,anIndianculturalfestival

— 1700attendedtheunder-18dancefestival,Springbreak

— 11000attendedSuperCrossMotorracing.

SydneyOlympicParkAuthority

34196 11145 9.5millionvisitors,including:

— 2.2millionvisitorstotheparklands

— 1.1millionattendeesatconcerts

— 1.6millionattendeesatmajorsportsevents

— 1.1millionparticipantsinsportingactivities

— 900000attendeesatbusinessorcommercialevents

— 900000attendeesattheRoyalEasterShow.

WesternSydneyParklandsTrust

9588 0 over1.6millionvisitors.

* Thisagencyisself-fundingthroughrevenueraisedbyitsmanagementoftheassetsandservicesitadministersonbehalfofthegovernment.

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ArtsandCultureClusterTheArtsandCultureclusterrepresentsthemajorculturalinstitutionsinNewSouthWalesaswellastheprincipalartspolicyandfundingagency,ArtsNSW.Over4.6millionvisitsweremadetoourculturalinstitutionsin2009-10.AfurtheronemillionpeopleparticipatedinartsandculturaleventsinregionalNewSouthWales.Thecollectionsandbuildingsmanagedbytheculturalinstitutionsarevaluedatover$6.5billionandprovideauniquearchiveofourhistoryandcontemporaryculture.Inrecentyears,ArtsNSWandtheculturalinstitutionshavedevelopednewinitiativestostrengthenartsandculturalprogramsandfacilitiesinWesternSydneyandregionalNewSouthWales.

ArtsNSWsupportstheartssector,leadingpolicydevelopmentandprovidinggrantstoover250artsorganisationsacrosstheState.During2009-10thenewArtsFundingProgramwasfinalised,withover460projectssupported.ArtsNSW

encouragesparticipationintheartsandculture,supportinglargecommunityeventssuchastheSydneyFestival,whichattractedoveronemillionpeopleinJanuary2010,including250000peopletoitsFirstNightprograms.ArtsNSWalsotargetssomeactivitiesatparticulargroups,suchasencouragingprimaryschoolchildrentovisit69culturalvenuesinSydneyandregionalNewSouthWalesthroughinitiatingtheKidsAdventurePassport.RegionalArtsBoardsarefundedtosupportartsandcultureacrossNewSouthWales.FurtherinformationonArtsNSWcanbefoundinthereviewofoperationssection.

TheArtGalleryofNewSouthWalescollects,conserves,interpretsanddisplaysworksofart,withaspecialemphasisontheartistictraditionsofAustraliaanditsneighbouringregions.During2009-10,theGallerylaunchedaneweducationprogramforschoolstudentsandcontinueditsacquisitionofAustralianartworkforpublicdisplay.InMarch2010theGleesonO’KeefeFoundationprovided

fundsfortheGallerytoacquireagreatAustralianpainting–SidneyNolan’sFirst-class marksman,1946.ThisisanexceptionallyrareandimportantmasterpiecebyapaintercreditedwithrevolutionisingthewayweseetheAustralianlandscape.InApriltheNSWMinisterfortheArts,theHonVirginiaJudgeMP,launchedOpenGallery,aneweducationprogramforYear7VisualArtsstudentsandteachersthatencouragesongoingengagementwiththevisualarts.EachweekoneschoolspendsadayattheGalleryforfree,withatouroftheGallery’spermanentcollection,adiscussionandlunch.Thirtyschoolsayearwillparticipateoverthenextthreeyears.TheGalleryhasbeenactivelydevelopingmajornewexhibitionspacestoopenearlyin2011.Itisalsoprogrammingfutureexhibitions,which,overthenextfouryears,willbringsomeoftheworld’sgreatartworkstoNSWaudiences.

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TheAustralianMuseumisAustralia’sleadingnaturalandculturalhistorymuseum.Ithasastrongregionalpresencethroughpartnershipsandoutreachprogramsandaimstoprovidegreateraccesstoitscollections,researchandprograms.TheMuseumpresentedavariedprogramofexhibitionsandpublicprogramsover2009-10,includingWildlife Photographer of the Year, Yiloga! Tiwi Footy, Alive!, Art of the PharaohsandBody-Pacifica.ItalsopublishedscientificcollectiondataontheinternetaspartoftheAtlasofLivingAustralia;andparticipatedintheBushBlitzprogram,Australia’slargestnaturediscoveryproject.Theenthusiasticpublicresponsetotheexhibitionprogramandtoscientificandculturalresourcesbeingmadeavailableonlinewasreflectedinvisitornumbers,withtheMuseumreceivingmorethan370000physicalvisitors,a16percentincreasefrom2008-09,andoverninemillionvirtualusersessions.

TheHistoricHousesTrustofNewSouthWalesmanagessitesofhistoricalandculturalimportancethattellastoryaboutthehistoryanddevelopmentofNewSouthWales.During2009-10,theTrustrestoredaschoolhouseanddevelopedaneweducationcentreatRouseHillHouseandFarm.Theschoolhouse,withitscarefullyrestoredinteriorandfurnishings,andreproductionsofteachingtextsandtools,willgivetoday’sstudentsauniqueinsightintolifeinthe1800s.Togetherwiththeeducationcentre,thiswillprovideamuch-neededfacilityinanareawithpreviouslylimitedculturalprovision.Itisexpectedtoreachupto200000studentsfromWesternSydney.TheTrustalsolaunchedthetravellingexhibitionBuilt for the Bush,withsome8000peoplevisitingtheexhibitionatAlburyCityLibraryMuseumandtheMuseumoftheRiverinainWaggaWagga.Eachvenueincorporatedtheircollectionsintothedisplay,resultinginahigh-qualityeducationalexperiencethatraisedawarenessofour

regionalheritage,andwonthe2010HeritageAwardforConservation.

TheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciencescomprisesthePowerhouseMuseum,thePowerhouseDiscoveryCentreatCastleHill,theSydneyObservatoryandtheNSWMigrationHeritageCentre.TheMuseumadoptsinnovativeapproachestoexhibitionandprogramdevelopment,promotinganunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenhumaningenuityandthedevelopmentoftechnology,andfocusingonpeoplewhoseideashavechangedthewaywelive.During2009-10innovativeexhibitionsincludedOdditoreum,acollaborationwithaward-winningchildren’sauthorShaunTan;andFrockstars,apartnershipbetweentheMuseumandIMGFashion.OnlineusagewasalsosignificantthroughtheMuseum’swebsite,Flickrcommons,blogsandotherwebinterfaces,withtwomillionvisitsrecordedtotheMuseum’sphotographiccollectiononFlickrcommonsalone.

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TheStateLibraryofNewSouthWalescollectsandprovidesreferenceandresearchinformationservices.Itscollectionisvaluedatover$2billionandincludesbooks,maps,manuscripts,pictures,photographs,ephemera,journalsandrareobjects.In2009-10theMitchellLibrarycelebrateditscentenarywithaprogramdesignedtoincreaseaccesstotheLibrary’sservicesandresources.Anonlineexhibitiongavethepublicarareglimpseofournation’shistory,foundationdocumentsandobjects.TheLibraryworkedcloselywithanumberoforganisationstodelivertheprogram,includingotherStateculturalinstitutionssuchastheHistoricHousesTrustofNSW,theAustralianMuseumandtheMuseumofAppliedArtsandSciences.TheLibraryalsoestablishedaCommunityLearningServicesBranchtodevelop,deliverandevaluatehigh-quality,responsivelearningprogramsforK-12studentsandteachers,lifelonglearnersandchildrenandfamilies.Exhibitionvisitsincreasedsignificantly,withover100000peoplevisitingspecialexhibitions.

TheSydneyOperaHousestagesnearly1700performancesayear,withaudiencesofmorethan1.3million.Afurthersevenmillionpeoplevisitthesite.In2009-10theAccessibilityandWesternFoyersproject,fundedbya$38milliongrantfromtheNSWGovernment,wascompleted.InlinewiththeUtzondesignprinciples,thenewWesternFoyerspacenowcreativelyblendswiththeexternalcolonnadeandimprovesaccessibilityforallmembersofthecommunity.TheinauguralSydneyOperaHouseOpenDayattracted55000peopleandincludedliveentertainmentandfreetoursofthebuilding.LargenumbersofOperaHousestaffvolunteered,ensuringtheeventwasasuccess.OpenDaypartner,theNationalAustraliaBank,sponsoredentertainmentincludingperformancesbytheGondwanaNationalIndigenousChildren’sChoirandtheSydneyChildren’sChoir.

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CommunityDevelopment(includingRegulation)ClusterTheCommunityDevelopmentclusterrepresentssomeoftheState’smajorregulatoryauthorities,regulatingarangeofactivitiesincludingliquorsales,gaming,racing,charitablefundraising,providersofout-of-homecaretochildren,adoption,employmentofchildrenintheentertainmentindustry,andtheemploymentofpeopleworkingwithchildren.Italsoprovidesspecialisedsupportfor,andpromotestheinterestsof,childrenandyoungpeople,peoplefromculturallydiversebackgrounds,volunteersandthecommunityofWesternSydney.

TheOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacingimplementstheregulatoryframeworkandprovideslicensing,regulation,educationandinformationservicesfortheliquor,gaming,racingandcharityindustries,andcontributestothedevelopmentofrelatedindustriessuchaslivemusic,entertainment,tourismandhospitality.Majorachievementsfor2009-10includeleadingpolicyinitiativesformanagingantisocialbehaviourrelatingtolicensedpremises,implementingamendmentstotheliquorlawstoreducealcohol-relatedviolenceandantisocialbehaviourandplayingakeyroleinthesaleofNSWLotteries.

TheOfficeforVolunteeringmonitors,overseesandimplementstheNSWGovernment’sStatePlanvolunteeringcommitmentsandcoordinatescross-Governmentstrategiesandinitiativesthatsupportvolunteering.In2009-10theOfficeorganisedamajorforumonenvironmentalvolunteering,attractingmorethan150participantsfromover100Governmentagenciesandcommunityorganisations.TheforumenabledvolunteersandrelevantGovernmentandnon-governmentstafftofocusonkeyissuesinrecruitment,retention,trainingandmanagementofvolunteers.

TheOfficeofWesternSydneyprovidespolicyadviceandinformationtotheMinisterforWesternSydneyandassistsCNSWinthedeliveryofimprovedservicesandsupporttothisregion.During2009-10threeUrbanParksandOpenSpacesforumswereconvenedbytheOffice,enabling14WesternSydneycouncilsandotherstakeholderstodiscussrevitalisingparksintheregion.ThisisakeyconcerninWesternSydney,whereincreasedhousingandemploymentisleadingtosignificantpopulationgrowth.Throughtheforums,theOfficeenabledCouncilsandcommunitiestofocusoncreatingmoreuseableurbanspacesforactiverecreation.

TheCasino,LiquorandGamingControlAuthorityperformsregulatoryandotherdecision-makingfunctionsonbehalfoftheGovernmentforcasino,liquorandgamingmachinesandregisteredclubs,withthesupportoftheOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacing.Itmaintainsandadministerssystemsforthelicensing,supervisionandcontrolofthecasino,andcontributestotheregulationofthesale,supplyandconsumptionofliquor.TheAuthorityalsofostersresponsibleconductinrelationtoalcoholandgambling,focusingonreducingtheharmassociatedwithabuseofalcoholandgamblingtopromotesafetyinthecommunity.

TheCommissionforChildrenandYoungPeoplemakesrecommendationsonlaws,policies,practicesandservicesthataffectchildrenandyoungpeople,conductschild-relatedresearchandmanagestheWorkingWithChildrenCheckprocessinNewSouthWales.Thisprocesswassignificantlystrengthenedin2009-10toensurethesafetyandwellbeingofchildren.Itprovidesapre-employmentcriminalhistorycheckforchild-relatedemployment.TheCommissionalsoco-hostedaYouthHomelessnessForuminpartnershipwiththeNSWYouthAdvisoryCouncil,helpingtoidentifyandpromotestrategiesandsolutionstopreventyoungpeoplebecominghomeless.Itwasauniqueandimportant

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opportunityforyoungpeopleaffectedbyhomelessnesstohavetheirviewsheardbyGovernmentandthepeopleandorganisationsthatprovideservicesandsupporttothem.TheForumidentifiedinnovativepolicyresponsesaimedatbothpreventingandreducingyouthhomelessness.

TheCommunityRelationsCommissionforamulticulturalNewSouthWalesprovidesadvicetotheStateGovernmentonmulticulturalpolicy,supportscommunityactivitiesandofferstranslationservices.In2009-10,47000professionalinterpretingandtranslatingassignmentswereperformed.TheCommissionwasproactiveinworkingwithinternationalstudentsduringtheyear,coordinatingthePremier’sconsultations,organisingforumsanddevelopinginformationresources.Theseactionshelpedtosupportinternationalstudents,defusetensionsandfacilitatedialoguebetweenstudentsandtheStateGovernment.In2009,theCommissionbeganimplementingrecommendationsfromthe

reviewoftheEthnicAffairsPrioritiesStatementprogram.Thiswide-rangingreviewaffirmedandrevitalisedtheprogram,developinganewoutcomes-basedframeworkandimproveddatacollection.ThenameoftheprogramwaschangedtotheMulticulturalPoliciesandServicesProgramtobetterreflectitsintent,whichistoassistpeoplefromdifferentlinguistic,religious,racialandethnicbackgroundstoaccessandparticipateinrelevantactivitiesandprogramsadministeredbytheNSWGovernment.

TheChildren’sGuardianpromotesandsafeguardsthebestinterestsandrightsofchildrenandyoungpeoplebyregulatingtheprovisionofout-of-homecareandadoptionservices,andtheemploymentofchildrenundertheageof15inentertainment,exhibition,stillphotographyordoor-to-doorsales,orchildrenundertheageof16foranytypeofmodelling.In2009-10,TheChildren’sGuardianreviewedtheNSWOut-of-HomeCareStandardsandtheaccreditationofagenciesprovidingthisservice.Asa

result,theStandardshavebeenstreamlined,withcompliancenowassessedon-site,anincreasedfocusonoutcomesforchildrenandreducedduplicationandredtape.Theagencyalsodevelopedasecureweb-basedregisterformanagingvoluntaryout-of-homecare,asrecommendedbytheNSWGovernment’s‘Keep Them Safe’report.Thiswillimprovetheconsistencyandqualityofintake,assessment,careplanningandinter-agencycoordinationarrangementstoimprovetheexperienceforchildrenandyoungpeopleandtheirfamilies.Itwillalsoensurethatchildrenandyoungpeopleinlongertermvoluntaryout-of-homecarebenefitfromcarethatisappropriatelysupervisedandplanned,andthatagenciescollaboratemoreeffectivelyinprovidingthatcare.

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Sport,RecreationandParklandsClusterTheSport,RecreationandParklandsclusterrepresentssomeoftheState’smajorurbanparklandsandstadiumsandeventscentresaswellastheprincipalsportandrecreationpolicyandfundingfunctionsforNewSouthWales.Agencieswithinthisclustermanagemajorsportandentertainmentfacilities,includingformerOlympicvenues,and11regionalSportandRecreationCentres.Over15millionpeoplevisitedtheparklands,attendedsportsandentertainmenteventsatthestadiumsandparticipatedineducationandspecialinterestprograms.Takentogethertheagencyanddivisionassetsarevaluedatover$3.5billion.

SportandRecreationsupportsthesectorthroughgrantstosportsbodiesforfacilitiesandprograms,anddeliverssport,recreationandeducationprograms.In2009-10over194000peopleattendedourSportandRecreationCentres,with76000primaryandhighschoolstudentsparticipatinginoutdooreducationatschoolcamps,analmostfourpercentincreaseonthepreviousyear.Thisyearsportandrecreationgrantprogramswerereviewedtoensurecontinuingbenefitstotheindustryandthebroadercommunity.Asaresulttheywerestreamlinedintothreeprograms,withsignificantreductionsinredtapeandincreasedefficiencies.

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TheCentennialParkandMooreParkTrustplansandmanagestheCentennialParklandsasaplaceofnationalsignificancefortheenjoyment,socialconnectionandwellbeingofthecommunity.Itisestimatedthatover10millionvisitsaremadetotheParklandsannually.In2009-10theEducationPrecinct,whichincludedtheParklands’firstall-weathereducationalfacility,acommunitynurseryandarecycledgarden,wasopened.Inthepastyearmorethan14000participantswereinvolvedintheTrust’seducationandvisitorprograms.TheTrustwasallocated$17.2millionoverfouryearsfromNSWTreasurytoconservetheParklands’environmentandheritage,improvefacilitiesandupgradetheTrust’svisitorinformationservices.Thefirstyearoftheprogramwasdeliveredin2009-10andincludedsignificantrepairsandrestorations.ExamplesincludedtherefurbishmentoffoursportsfieldsinQueensParkandanewsharedpedestriancyclewayonClevelandStreetSouthinMoorePark,whichwillformakeylinkintheregionalcyclenetwork.

TheHunterRegionSportingVenuesAuthorityoverseesandmanagessportingandentertainmentvenuesinNewcastle.In2009-10thesevenueshostedatotalof236sporting,entertainmentandracingevents,attractingover826000people.AmajorachievementfortheyearwastheredevelopmentoftheWesternStand,atEnergyAustraliaStadiuminNewcastle,fundedbyagrantof$60millionfromtheNSWGovernment.Theredevelopmentworkisscheduledforcompletioninearly2011.TheStadiumwillprovidethecommunitywithaninternational-standardfacilitycapableofhostingmajorsportingevents,community-basedsportandentertainmentandbusinessfunctions.TheStadiumhasbeenincludedaspartofAustralia’sFIFAWorldCupbidfor2022andwillhaveacapacityof33000withtheabilitytoincreasebyafurther10000shouldtheWorldCupbidbesuccessful.

TheIllawarraVenuesAuthorityoperatestwoadjoiningvenuesinWollongong–the6000-seatindoorWINEntertainmentCentreandthe20000-capacityoutdoorWINStadium.Thesevenuesarehiredbyeventpromoters,localorganisationsandsportingteamstostageavarietyofentertainment,cultural,internationalandamateursportingeventsthroughouttheyear.InOctober2009theNSWGovernmentapprovedagrantof$28.9milliontoreplacetheageingWesternGrandstandatWINStadiumandrefurbishsomeassociatedareasoftheSouthernGrandstand.WorkcommencedinMay.In2009-10theStadiumhosted35events,includingrugbyleague,rugbyunionandfootball,attractingover128000people.TheEntertainmentCentrehosted52eventsrangingfrommusicconcerts,tradeandotherexhibitions,corporatecharitydinnersandsportingevents,withover143000participants.

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ParramattaParkTrustmanagesavitalpublicrecreationareaandconservesthehistoriclandscape,buildingsandstructures.Highlightsof2009-10includedtheconservationofthe1880sPittStreetironandsteelpalisadeboundaryfenceandtheuseoftheParkforcommunityeventssuchastheA.R.RahmanConcert,ParramattaParkMovieMarathon,AustraliaDaycelebrations,SydneySymphonyinParramattaParkandtheMother’sDayClassic.Theseeventsattracted131000people,anddemonstratedacommitmenttoprovidingaccesstoqualityeventsinWesternSydneyandtotheuseoftheParkforthebroadercommunity.TheA.R.RahmanConcertwasamajoreventwithintheSydneyFestival,andthelargestheldoutsidecentralSydney.

TheParramattaStadiumTrustmanagesthismulti-purposevenuethathostssportingandcommunityactivitiesandotherentertainmentattractions,withover152000peopleattendingin2009-10.139000peopleattendedsportingeventsincludinghomegamesfortheParramattaRugbyLeagueteam,andamateurandinternationalfixturesforrugbyunionandfootball.OtherhighlightsincludedtheHinduDeepavaliFestivalinOctober,attendedby11000people,providinganopportunityforparticipationfromthelocalIndiancommunity;andtheAustralasianSupercrossChampionshipsinNovember,whichisnowestablishedasanannualevent,attracting11000people.Acarparkextensioncompletedin2010providedanewspaceforstagingmarkets,fairsandotherprograms,resultingingreatercommunityuse,andincreasedrevenueandversatility.

TheSydneyOlympicParkAuthorityhasadiverseroleinoversightinganddevelopingtheHomebushOlympicSite,ensuringitcontinuestobeanactiveandvibranttowncentrewithinmetropolitanSydneyandapremiumdestinationforcultural,entertainment,recreationandsportingevents.During2009-10theAuthorityranasuccessfuleventsprogramwith9.5millionvisitorstotheParkinthe2009calendaryear,asixpercentincreaseonthepreviousyear.ThisreflectedthesuccessofactivitiessuchastheAC/DCconcertseries,SydneyRoyalEasterShowandsportingeventsincludingtheNationalRugbyLeagueGrandFinalSeries,AustralianFootballLeagueandRugbyUniongamesandtheV8Supercarrace.GeneralvisitationtotheParkisalsoincreasing.In2009-10theStateGovernmentapprovedtheSydneyOlympicMasterPlan2030,whichprovidesaframeworkforthecontinueddevelopmentofthePark’scommercial,education,recreationandresidentialgrowth,settingthetargetof50000residents,studentsandworkersby2030.

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TheWesternSydneyParklandsTrustmanagestheWesternSydneyParklandscorridor,ensuringitisaccessibletothepublicandprotectingitsnaturalvalues.Majorachievementsover2009-10includedextensiveexpansionoftheParkland’swalkingandcyclingtracks,thedevelopmentofanewpublicparkatBungaribeeandthecontinuationoftheTrust’sannualbiorestoration

program,whichaimstorestorehigh-qualitybushlandandcreateanother750haofbushlandoverthelongterm.ThiswillprovidetheresidentsofWesternSydneywithgreateraccesstotheParklandsanditsrecreationalfacilities,aswellasenhancingtheprotectionoftherareandendangeredCumberlandPlainWoodland.In2009-10over1.6millionpeoplevisitedtheParklands.

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CHAPTER 1: ENGAGEDANDLIVEABLECOMMUNITIES

CNSWbuildsstrongercommunitiesandincreasessocialcapitalbybringingtogetherthearts,sportandrecreation,whichincludesmuseums,galleries,parksandsportingfacilities.Theprogramswerun,thepeopleweserveandtheissuesweaddressallencouragecommunityconnections.Manydirectlyincreaseunderstandingofdifferentcultureswhileothersengagemarginalisedindividualsandgroupsinmainstreamactivities.Childrenandyoungpeopleareaparticularfocusaswerecognisetheimportanceofincreasingopportunitiesfortheirparticipationandengagement.

Theartsareimportantinthemselves,butparticipationintheartsalsoallowsustocreatetogether,discoversharedunderstandingsandcelebratecommonanddiverseheritage.Thisreinforcessocialbondsandconnectscommunities.Sportandactiverecreationbringpeopletogetherthroughparticipationinteamsandgroupactivitiesandinrunninglocalsportingclubs.Volunteering,whichisfundamentaltocommunitysportingandculturalactivities,strengthensthesenseofcommunityasvolunteerspledgetheirtime,interestandeffort.Organisedsportalsocontributestoasenseofmeaningthroughidentificationwithacommunitysportingteam.

$40MILLIONINCAPITALGRANTSTOTHESTATE’SKEYCULTURALINSTITUTIONS

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MorepeopleactivelyparticipatingandengagingincommunityactivitiesOneofCNSW’skeygoalsistoencourageandactivelysupportparticipationincommunityactivities.TheDepartmentiscommittedtoimprovingaccesstothearts,sportandrecreation,includingtheatres,writers’centres,museums,galleries,parksandsportingfacilities.Opportunitiesaresoughttoencouragevolunteering,socialinteractionandthecohesionthatdevelopswhenpeoplecometogetherandexpressthemselvesthroughartforms,sportsorcommunalactivities.

ItisimportanttoprovidetheseopportunitiestoeveryoneinNewSouthWales,regardlessofage,location,backgroundandeconomiccircumstances.Appropriateculturalpremisesandsportingandrecreationalfacilitiesencourageparticipation,andareessentialtodeliverprogramscateringfordifferingagesandinterests.

Encouraging participation in the arts and culture

Fosteringparticipationintheartsthroughfunding

CNSW,throughArtsNSW,fundsactivitiesacrossallartforms,inmetropolitanandregionalareas.Inthisfinancialyearitdistributedover$49.3milliontomorethan250organisationsacrosstheState,including$5.5milliontosupporttheartsinregionalandruralNewSouthWales,$3.3millionforWesternSydneyandover$550000tosupportartsandeducationprograms.

ThebreadthoforganisationsfundedthroughthesegrantsreflectsthestrengthandscaleoftheartssectorinNSW.Therewasadditionalfundingforregionalartsofficersandgalleries,educationandregionalconservatoriums.Continuedfundingalloweddisadvantagedandremoteschoolstogainaccesstoartsandculturalactivities.Fellowshipsandscholarshipsenabledartistsfromarangeofdisciplinestotakepartininnovative,challengingandeducationalprograms.Fundedinitiativesincluded:

SydneyFestival,Australia’slargestandmostimportantcontemporaryartsfestival.IttakesplaceinJanuaryeachyearwitharoundonemillionSydneysidersandvisitorsattendingFestivalevents.Theprogramspansallartformsincludingdance,theatre,music,visualartsandlargescale,freeoutdoorevents.The2010FirstNighteventattractedover250000peopleatsixcentralSydneyvenues,includingHydeParkandtheDomain.TheFestivalalsodeliverssignificanteconomicbenefitstoNewSouthWalesthroughincreasedbusinesstohotels,restaurantsandmanyotherbusinessesandretailers.

TheSmArtprogram(SportmeetsArt),anAccordbetweenCNSWandGriffithCityCouncil,isaninnovativeprograminGriffith.In2009-10morethan1000youngpeopletookpartinarts,recreationandculturalactivitiesthroughtheatre,art,design,musicandcircusprojects.Theprogrammadearts,sportandrecreationaffordableandaccessibletoyoungpeopleandprovided

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apositivechannelfortheirenergyandenthusiasmduringtheschoolholidays.

TheConnectEdArtsprogram,anartsandeducationprogramthatincreasesparticipationinandaccesstotheartsbyNSWprimaryandhighschoolstudents.Itincludesticketsubsidiesforstudentsfromdisadvantagedschoolstoattendtheatre,musicorartisticeventsandperformances,especiallythoseassociatedwithmainstreameventssuchastheSydneyWriters’Festival,theBiennaleofSydneyandtheSydneySymphony.Morethan27500studentsand480teacherstookpartinthe2010program.

Encouraging greater participation by people in Western SydneyTheDepartmentworkswithagenciesinWesternSydneytoidentifyandovercomebarrierstoparticipationincommunityevents.Newandongoingprojectsprovideadditionalsupportandhelpimprovesocialinclusionandcommunityharmony.

ThissuccessfulprogramencouragedfamiliesandchildrentovisittheState’sartgalleriesandmuseums.LaunchedinJuly2009,theChallengeusedanincentiveschemecalledtheKids’AdventurePassporttosupportprimaryschoolchildrenvisitingNSWculturalvenues.

ArtsNSWworkedcloselywiththeDepartment’ssixculturalinstitutionsand69small-to-mediumgalleriesandmuseumstoimplementtheChallenge.Itdistributedover68000passports,whichgaveprimaryschoolchildrenfreeadmissiononweekends,publicholidaysandduringschoolholidays.DuringFosterCareWeek,ArtsNSWprovided200Kids’AdventurePassportstoTheChildren’sGuardiantodistribute.

Over2500childrenreceivedaPremier’scertificateforvisitingatleastthreevenues.Ofthese,300receivedfamilypassesdonatedbytheAustralianMuseum,theSydneyOperaHouse,andtheWesternPlainsandTarongaZoos.Parentswereenthusiasticabouttheevent,stating:

“DuringtheJulyschoolholidaysmychildren(threegirls)andIwenttofivemuseumsintotal.Itwasgreatitmadeitaffordable,somethingIwasn’tinapositiontodopreviously.”

“ThankyouforawonderfulideaandformakingexploringSydneyaffordableforfamilies.TheSundayFundayandAdventureChallengehavetakenustoplaceswewouldotherwisenothavegoneto.”

“Weallenjoyedafantasticdayinthecity.Premier’sAdventureChallenge…letmysondiscovermanydifferentthingsfrommuseumsandgalleries.Iwillbringhimtovisitagainandtoothermuseums.”

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TheOfficeofWesternSydneyplaysakeycoordinationrole,workingwithGovernmentandnon-governmentorganisationsacrosstheregiontodevelopwhole-of-Departmentprojectsandinitiatives.Projectsunderdevelopmentin2009-10included:

AWesternSydneystatisticalprofiletoimproveinformationontheregionanditscommunity,tobelaunchedin2011

Trainingtohelpcommunitygroups,particularlythosefromnon-Englishspeakingbackgrounds,successfullyorganiseandruntheirownevents.DevelopmentpartnersincludetheSydneyOlympicParkAuthorityandtheParramattaParkTrust.

WesternSydneyAudienceReport–Who Doesn’t Attend and Why?

ArtsNSWcommissionedaresearchstudytoidentifybarriers,perceptionsandattitudestoparticipationintheartsbyresidentsofWesternSydney,particularlythosefromculturallydiversecommunities.Thegreatest

barrierswereperceivedcostofattendance,followedbyworkandfamilycommitmentsandlackofculturallyappropriateevents.Inaddition,themajorityofpeopleinterviewedappearedunawareofthevarietyofculturalopportunitiesavailableintheirarea.

ThereportlookedatattendanceratesmeasuredbytheABS.Between2002and2006,ABSsurveysrevealedthatthegap(betweenWesternSydneyandtherestofSydney)narrowedfromoverninepercenttolessthansixpercent.In2005-06,81.8percentofWesternSydneyresidentsreportedvisitingatleastoneculturalvenueinthepreviousyear,comparedto87.3percentfortherestofSydney.ArtsNSWhasraisedthekeyfindingsofthisreportwithmajorperformingartscompanies,peakbodiesandculturalinstitutionswithaWesternSydneyfootprint,aswellasWesternSydneycouncilsandorganisations,toencouragefurtherworkonstrategiestoeffectivelyengageWesternSydneyaudiences.ArtsNSW

alsocommissionedfurtherresearchintowhyWesternSydneyresidentschoosetoattendculturaleventsandvenuesintheCBDandnotWesternSydney.ThefindingsofthisreportwillinformfutureplanningforculturalactivitiesinWesternSydney.

TheWesternSydneyChildren’sandYoungPeople’sLiteratureProject

Thisprojectbroughthigh-qualityliteratureprogramstothechildrenandyoungpeopleofWesternSydney.FundedbyArtsNSWinpartnershipwithBlacktownCityCouncil,theprojectusedreadingandwritingprojectstoconnectchildrenandyoungpeopletotheircommunityandheritage.Sincetheproject’sinceptionin2008morethan2000youngpeoplehavebenefitedfrombeingabletotakepartinliterature-basedprogramsandevents.ThisyeartheprojecttourednineWesternSydneyhighschools.TheprojectalsoestablishedaWesternSydneyReadingCircleandcommunity-focusedstorytellingandwritingprojects,includingStrictly

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SamoanStorytellingandMigrantStories,inpartnershipwithPenrithCityCouncil.

Encouraging participation in sport and recreation

Sportandrecreationfunding

ToencouragesportandrecreationparticipationacrossNewSouthWales,SportandRecreationprovidedover$21.1milliontoorganisationsforprogramsandfacilitiesduring2009-10.Fundingwasallocatedthroughprogramsincluding:

UndertheSportandRecreationParticipationProgram:120communityprojectssharedin$850000forlocalprogramsthatwillincreaselevelsofphysicalactivity,suchas:

— $10000forTharawalAboriginalCorporation’scommunityexerciseclassesinCampbelltown— $2100fortheTemoraUnitedSoccerClub,abusforplayersattendingout-of-towncompetitionmatches— $10000fortheMacleayNetballAssociationtosubsidiseclubregistration

feesforlowincomeearners.

UndertheSportandRecreationFacilityGrantprogram,over$9.1millionwasinvestedtoimprovemorethan400sportingfacilitiesforlocalcouncilsandnot-for-profitsportandcommunitygroups

UndertheDisabilitySportAssistanceProgram,$360000wasprovidedtoimproveopportunitiesforpeoplewithadisabilitytoparticipateinsportandphysicalactivity.

Accesstosportandrecreationinformation

Ifpeoplehaveaccesstousefulinformationonsportandrecreation,itencouragesthemtoparticipate.During2009-10,initiativeswere:

TheSchool Sports Directory 2010,whichwasdistributedtoaround3500schools.Initsthirdedition,theDirectoryoutlinestheprogramsandservicesStatesportingorganisationsoffertoschools

TheHealthyKidswebsite(www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au),visitedbyalmost143000users,providesresourcesandideasonphysicalactivityandhealthyeatingforchildrenandisajointinitiativeofCNSW,theNationalHeartFoundationandtheNSWDepartmentsofHealthandEducationandTraining

TheTowards Inclusionguides,outliningwaystomakesportandrecreationmoreaccessibletopeoplewithadisability.Separateguidesaretargetedatpeoplewithadisability,sportandrecreationprovidersandStatesportingorganisations

A“howto”guidetorunningaSportintheNeighbourhoodprogram,basedonthesuccessfulcommunity-runsportsprograminBateauBaywherevolunteerscoordinateweeklyactivitiesforyoungpeopleinthelocalpark.Theguidewillhelpothercommunitiesdevelopsimilarsustainablegrassrootssportsprograms.

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SportandRecreationCentres

In2009-10,over194000peoplevisitedthe11SportandRecreationCentresacrossNewSouthWales.Centresprovidethechanceforpeopleofallagestobeactive,enjoytheoutdoors,developskillsandparticipateinthecommunity.Keyprogramsduringtheyearincluded:

Schoolcamps:76000primaryandhighschoolstudentstookpartincampsdesignedtoassistexperiential

learning,developsocialskillsandindependence,challengethemselvesandenjoythebenefitsofanactivelifestyle

Holidaycamps:4770childrentookpartinchildren’sholidaycamps,whichcreatedasafeandfunenvironmentforchildrentotrynewrecreationactivities,meetfriendsandboostself-confidence.Afurther3225childrenandtheirfamiliesparticipatedinfamilycampsalsoheldduringtheschoolholidays.

Table1:SportandRecreationCentrestatistics

2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10NumberofpeopleattendingSportandRecreationCentreprograms

183160 188226 192195 194085

NumberofpeopleattendingprogramsatformerOlympicvenues(theSydneyInternationalEquestrian,RegattaandShootingCentres)

526535 494724* 520503 549483

ResidentialclientsparticipatinginOutdoorEducationPrograms(OEP)

72306 75560 73182 76190

ResidentialclientsparticipatinginoutdoorrecreationprogramsotherthanOEP

58936 59000 63537 58258

NumberofpeoplewithadisabilityattendingSportandRecreationCentreprograms

3150 3152 2650 3059

NumberofpeopleidentifyingasIndigenousattendingSportandRecreationCentreprograms

2700 3407 3058 3035

NumberofpeopleidentifyingasIndigenousattendingregionalSportandRecreationprograms

26008 19303 23017 22559

NumberofpeoplefromculturallydiversecommunitiesattendingSportandRecreationCentreprograms

13108 11567 12836 16808

NumberofpeoplefromculturallydiversecommunitiesattendingregionalSportandRecreationprograms

4699 4610 3935 6290

* AttendanceattheSydneyInternationalEquestrianCentrewasaffectedbytheequineinfluenzaoutbreakin2007-08.

EventingisAustralia’smostsuccessfulequestriandisciplineattheOlympicGames,withAustraliawinninggoldinBarcelona,AtlantaandSydney,andsilverinBeijing.TheThreeDayEventisanimportantfeatureonthenationalequestriancalendarforridersseekingtorepresenttheircountryatworldeventsandOlympicGames.

AustralianriderswerejoinedbycompetitorsfromIndia,Indonesia,Japan,SouthKorea,Malaysia,NewZealandandThailand,andaround3000spectators.Competitornumbershaveincreasedsignificantly,from140in2007to175in2009.

Thiseventprovidedvolunteers,officialsandjudgeswithopportunitiestoworkwithinternational-levelofficials.Theeventincludedtwomajorinternationalseminars,aVeterinarianCourseandaCourseDesignerandOfficialsCourse,providingfurtherprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities.

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Supportingeliteandgrassrootsparticipationthroughourinternationalvenues

TheSydneyInternationalEquestrian,ShootingandRegattaCentresarebasedinWesternSydneyandadministeredbyCNSW’sSportandRecreationdivision.Theyhostandorganiseeventsforallstandardsofparticipation.

TheSydneyInternationalEquestrianCentrehostedeventsandprograms:

— Equestrianclassesandclinicsforallagesandskilllevels— Majoreventsontheinternationalandnationalequestriancalendar,suchastheSydneyInternationalThreeDayEvent,NationalDressageChampionships,ISSSummerShowjumpingClassic,SydneyCDIDressageandtheFEIEventingWorldCup(fiveinternationaland14nationalequestrianevents)— EquestrianAustralia,Para-equestrianandNSWInstituteofSporthighperformanceprogramsforover550eliteridersandcoaches— Educationprogramsforcoachesandjudges,andcoursedesignprograms— CommunityeventsincludingtheMacarthurTriathlonClub’swinterduathloncalendar,andtheannualBlackStumpmusicandartsfestivalwith15000participants.

TheSydneyInternationalShootingCentre,integraltotheinternationalshootingcircuit,hostedthesemajoreventsandprograms:

— The2009SydneyWorldMastersGames,attracting1500competitorsinshooting,the2009ContinentalOceaniaChampionships,2009PistolStateChampionships,2010TargetRifleAustraliaNationalsandthe2010WorldCup— TheSafetyAwarenessTrainingprogram,inwhichparticipantnumbershavequadrupledintwoyears,to272in2009-10.Theprogramraneverythreeweeksandensuresparticipantsandspectatorsareawareofcriticalsafetyissuessuchasthesafestorageoffirearmsforthepublic— TheTryShootingprogram,whichallowspeopletotrythesportwithoutcompletingasafetycourseorjoiningaclub.Thisprogramsaw850participantsin2009-10,a56percentincreaseon2008-09.

TheSydneyInternationalRegattaCentre,withover458800peoplevisitingthisversatileWesternSydneyvenueduring2009-10.Majoractivitiesincluded:

— Supportingelitesportthroughprogramsandservicesfortalentedandeliteathletes,includingthosewithadisability

— HostingnationalandStateevents,includingrowing,canoeing,long-distanceswimming,cyclingandtriathlon.

Eventbookingsincreasedby32percentduringtheyear.ThevenuehostedmajorcommunityeventsincludingAustraliaDay(20000visitors),HeadoftheRiver(19000visitors),WorldMastersGames(5000participants)andtheDefQon.1dancemusicfestival(15000visitors).Othereventswere:

— RotaryYouthDriverAwarenessProgram,withnearly5900participantstakingpartinthisroadsafetyeducationprogramforyoungdrivers— Sailabilityprograms,forpeoplewithadisability,operatedtwice-weekly,aswellasschoolholidayprograms.

TheRegattaCentrewasalsoopentothegeneralpublicforrecreationandsocialeventssuchastheFishingWorkshopsforAsianFamiliesprogram.OrganisedinpartnershipwithIndustryandInvestmentNSWandtheAsianWomenatWorkorganisation,fishingworkshopswereconductedforChineseandVietnamesefamiliesfromtheBlacktownandPenrithareas.WithhelpfromtheCentre’scommunityfishingvolunteers,theworkshopspromotedsafefishing,especiallyforchildren,andsustainablefishingpractices.

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Supporting participation by young people TherearemorethanonemillionyoungpeopleinNewSouthWales,makingupover17percentofthepopulation.CNSWprovidesandpromotesopportunitiesforyoungpeopletoparticipateintheircommunitiesinavarietyofways.

Supportingyoungpeopleintheartsandculture

CNSW,throughourArtsNSWdivision,providesfundingandworksinpartnershipwithartsorganisationstoprovideopportunitiesforyoungpeopletobecomeengagedwiththearts.

TheCreativeEducationPartnershipsArtistsinSchoolsprogram,apartnershipbetweenArtsNSW,theAustraliaCouncilandtheNSWDepartmentofEducationandTraining,connectsstudents,teachers,parentsandthewiderschoolcommunitywithprofessionalartiststoenrichschoolartsprogramsandencouragefutureartistsandaudiencesinallartforms.Forexample,13artistswereplacedinschools,includingfourinWesternSydneyandeightinNSWregionalareas.Theseresidenciesprovidedqualityartseducationforstudents,professionaldevelopmentforteachersandartists,andopportunitiesforemergingartiststoworkwithyoungpeople.

Workingwithgovernmenttosupportyoungpeople

TheNSWYouthAdvisoryCouncil,supportedbytheDepartment,advisestheGovernmentonmattersofconcerntoyoungpeople,andpoliciesandprogramsaimedatyoungpeople.TheCouncilhas12membersaged12-25years,appointedbytheMinisterforYouth.ItprovidesachannelofcommunicationbetweenthecommunityandtheGovernmentandholdsconsultationswithyoungpeopleandcommunitygroupsonissuesofinterest.InAugust2009,theCouncilreportedtotheMinisteronyouthhomelessness.Thereportsummarisedtheviewsofhomelessyoungpeopleandcontainedrecommendationstopreventyoungpeoplebecominghomeless.Itrecommendedmoreflexibleeducationoptionsforyoungpeopleinunstablehousingsituations.ThereportwillhelpinfluencetheimplementationoftheGovernment’sHomelessnessActionPlanandtheKeep Them Safereformstrategyforthechildprotectionsystem.

NationalYouthWeek(10-18April),aneventorganisedandmanagedbyyoungpeople,involvedmorethan170000youngpeople,900eventsandactivitiesand150localcouncilsacrosstheState.2010markedYouthWeek’s22ndyear,providinganopportunityforyoungpeople(12-25years)toexpresstheirideas,raisemattersofconcern,actonissuesthat

ToacknowledgetheconsiderablecommitmentofcouncilsinhelpingyoungpeopleplanandcoordinateYouthWeekprogramsandactivities,theNSWGovernmentpresentsfourawardsaspartoftheannualLocalGovernmentWeekAwards.FinalistsandwinnerswerechosenbymembersoftheNSWYouthWeekYoungPeople’sAdvisoryCommittee.2010winnerswere:

PortMacquarieHastingsCouncilforthebestongoingcommitmenttolocalYouthWeekprograms

LakeMacquarieCityCouncilforthemostinnovativeYouthWeekprogram

UrallaShireCouncilforbestsmallcouncilwiththemostoutstandingYouthWeekprogram

FairfieldCityCouncilforthebestlocalYouthWeekProgram.

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affecttheirlives,andcreateentertainment.Itisalsoanopportunityforthewidercommunitytolistentoyoungpeopleandcelebratethepositivecontributionstheymake.Activitiesincludedsportingprograms,forums,debatesandconcerts.Highlightsfor2009-10were:

— YouthStageattheRoyalEasterShow,whichhostedyouthfriendlyactivitiesandenabledyoungperformerstoshowcasetheirtalents— YouthFestivalLawnsfeaturingIndigenoushiphopandFreestyleFootballworkshops— YouthRock,astatewideyouthbandcompetitioncoordinatedbythestudentsandstaffatBelmoreBoysHighSchool— Grantsforlocalmentalhealthprojects,sponsoredbybeyondblue,whichenabledyoungpeopletoraiseawarenessofmentalhealthissuesaffectingyoungpeople— Adesigncompetition,judgedbytheYouthWeekYoungPeople’sAdvisoryCommittee.

BetterFuturesprogram

Duringtheyear,CNSWassumedresponsibilityforBetterFutures,apreventionandearlyinterventionprogramtoimproveoutcomesforyoungpeopleaged9-18years,particularlythosewhoaredisadvantaged.BetterFuturesaimsto:

Developresilienceandskillsforahealthy,safeandproductiveadultlife

Improverelationshipswithfamilies,friendsandcommunities

Improveskillstoseeksupportandresources

Continueorimproveengagementineducationand/oremployment

Encourageinvolvementinsport,recreationandculturalactivities.

BetterFuturesfundingof$3.5millionwasprovidedtocommunityorganisations,localgovernmentandschools,forover50projectsoperatinginareasofhighneed.Anadditional$2millionwillbeallocatedtoBetterFuturesin2010-11aspartofaYouthPackageannouncedbythePremier,

theHonKristinaKeneallyMP,inJune2010.

Youngpeopleincommunitysport

TheYouthServicesToolkitisanonlineresourcetoengagemoreyoungpeopleincommunitysport.Itisusedbycommunityandyouthorganisationstotrainyoungpeopleonhowtoruncommunitysportingactivitiesandevents.Launchedin2010inCobar,theprojectisajointinitiativeofSportandRecreation,theDepartmentofHumanServices,MurdiPaakiYoungleadersandTAFENSW–WesternInstitute.TheToolkitisnowbeingusedbyTAFE,schoolsandyouthserviceproviders.Afullevaluationwillbecompletedin2010-11.

Supporting and promoting volunteersCNSWiscommittedtopromotingandsupportingvolunteersandvolunteering.Community-basedsport,charities,theartsandmanyculturalinstitutionslargelydependonhelpfromvolunteers.Volunteeringpromoteshealthylifestyles,buildsselfesteemandincreasessocialawareness.

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Inmid-2010theDepartment’sOfficeofVolunteeringcommencedworkonaNSWVolunteeringStrategytoincreaseparticipationinvolunteering,especiallybyunder-representedgroupssuchaspeoplefromlowersocio-economic,AboriginalandCulturallyandLinguisticallyDiverse(CALD)backgroundsandpeoplewithadisability.

Encouraginghighschoolstudentstovolunteer

TheGovernment’sStudentVolunteeringProgramforYears9and10commencedin2009-10.Itwillboostthenumbersof15-16–year-oldvolunteersinNewSouthWales.

TheProgramexposesyoungpeopletocommunityvolunteeringandencourageslifelongengagement.Pilotedin20schoolsin2009-10,itisbeingextendedtootherpublicsecondaryschoolsover2010,withmorethan50percentofschoolsregisteringtotakepart.

THE YEAR AHEAD Participationinthearts–Anadditional$3.5millionforartsgrantswillbeavailabletosupportartsandartsorganisationsacrossNewSouthWales,particularlysmalltomediumorganisations.ThefundingwillalsoincreasesupportforIndigenousartistsacrosstheStateandsupportthefurtherstrategicdevelopmentoftheNSWartsandcreativeindustries.

Quickresponsefundingof$300000willbeavailabletosupportartistsandartsadministratorstoattendnationalandinternationalevents,helpingthemengagewithnewaudiences,improveperformanceandproductionstandardsandpromotethesectornationallyandinternationally.

Highlyskilledandculturallydiversevolunteers–AVolunteerUtilisationprojectwillbeconductedinSydney,toidentifysuccessfactorsinprogramsforengaginghighlyskilled,culturallydiversevolunteers.Thisresearchwillhelpdevelopa“BenefitsKit”,whichwillincludedocumentationandtrainingfororganisations.

TheCentreforVolunteeringisresponsiblefortheVolunteeroftheYearAward,theonlystatewideprogramopentoallsectorsofvolunteering.AsPatronoftheAwards,theMinisterforVolunteering,theHonPeterPrimroseMLC,provided$15000in2010towardstheAwards,whichrecogniseandpromotevolunteeringandtherangeofvolunteeractivitiesavailable.

Regionalwinnersareacknowledgedlocallyandrecognisedataceremonyfornominees,wherefinalwinnersareannounced.TheMinisterpresentswinnerswiththeirAwardsatareception.NominationshavegrownmarkedlysincetheAwardswereestablished,from170participantstwoyearsago,toover800in2009-10.

2009NSWVolunteeroftheYearAwardwinners

LizMullinarAM,2009VolunteeroftheYearHaydenZammit,2009YouthVolunteeroftheYearTheaBatterham,2009SeniorVolunteeroftheYearNigelDearinger,2009EmployeeVolunteeroftheYearTimehelpHolroydTeam,2009NSWVolunteerTeamoftheYear

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Cultural,sportandrecreationalexperiencesarerelevantandaccessibletoadiverserangeofpeopleCNSWencouragesallmembersofthecommunitytoenrichtheirlivesbyparticipatingincultural,sportandrecreationalactivities.TheDepartmentregularlyreviewsandexpandsitscultural,sportandrecreationpoliciesandprogramstoensurethatallsectionsandregionsofthecommunityarewellservedbythemandabletoparticipate,regardlessofage,culturalbackground,disabilityorhealthissues.

Aparticularfocusisgiventothedevelopmentofprogramsforculturallyandlinguisticallydiversecommunities,Indigenouscommunities,peoplewithadisabilityandyoungpeople,particularlythoseatrisk.Peopleofallagesandneedsshouldhavetheopportunitytochooseactivitiesthatbringenjoymentandsatisfactiontotheirlives.

Reports and reviews

DevelopingtheNSWAboriginalArtsandCulturalStrategy

Supportforartsandculturaldevelopmenthelpsbuildcommunityresilience,cohesionandeconomicwellbeing.CNSW,throughArtsNSW,isleadingthedevelopmentofanAboriginalArtsandCulturalStrategyinpartnershipwiththeState’sculturalinstitutions,theDepartmentofHumanServicesandDepartmentofIndustryandInvestment.

TheStrategywillfosteravibrantAboriginalartsandculturesectorwithmoreopportunitiestoparticipatein,shareandstrengthenAboriginalculturethroughart,anddevelopcareersandbusinessesinthesector.Itwillresearchandactonissuesincluding:

ParticipationofAboriginalpeopleinart

RecognitionofNSWAboriginalartsandcultureinmainstreamartsevents

PartnershipswithGovernmentandnon-governmentagencies

EmploymentofAboriginalpeopleinculturalinstitutionsandcreativeindustries.

Implementationofthestrategywillcommenceinlate2010.

SportandRecreationgrantprogramreview

During2009-10SportandRecreationreviewedtheeffectivenessofitsgrantprograms.Changeswereintroducedtofocusgrantson:

Reducingbarrierstoparticipationinsportandrecreation

Increasingandpromotingtheimportanceofparticipation

Supportingachievementatalllevels

Supportingthedevelopmentoffacilities.

Fundingprogramshavebeenconsolidatedintothreecoreprograms–theFacilityGrantDevelopmentProgram,SportandAthleteDevelopmentProgramandParticipationGrantProgram.

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Encouraging regional participation in the arts and cultureRegionalNewSouthWalesishometo1.7millionpeople.CNSWhasastrongpresencethroughtheregionalofficesofSportandRecreation,theOfficeofLiquor,GamingandRacingandtheCommunityRelationsCommission.TheDepartmentalsoprovidesfundingandpracticalsupport.Forexample,ArtsNSWfundsandworksthroughRegionalArtsBoardsmadeupoflocalgovernmentandcommunityrepresentatives.TheState’sculturalinstitutionsalsomounttravellingexhibitionsthatallowaccesstotheircollectionsthroughlocalmuseums,galleriesandlibrariesacrossNewSouthWales.

Supportingregionalartsthroughincreasedfunding

TheRegionalArtsBoardsanddevelopmentofficersservealmost100localgovernmentareasandtheunincorporatedareaoffar-westernNewSouthWales–about90percentoftheState’slandarea.

RegionalArtsBoardsgeneratesignificanteconomicbenefitsfortheircommunities.TheyalsoleverageinvestmentfromtheNSWGovernmenttoobtainadditionalfundingfrombothartsandnon-artsagencies.

ArtsNSWincreasedannualprogramfundingforeachBoard,from$80000to$100000eachyearandenteredintotriennialfundingagreementstoencouragestabilityandforwardplanning.Boardsalsoattractedover$1millioninfurtherfundingforartsandculturalprojectsinregionalNewSouthWales.

NSWregionalconservatoriumsprovidemusicactivitiesforstudentsandcommunitymembersofallages.The2010RegionalConservatoriumArtsFundingProgramfundedprofessionalmusicperformancesandartsdevelopmentinregionalandruralareas.Atotalof33projectswasfunded,witheachregionalconservatoriumreceivingsupportforatleastoneproject.Thissupportedprofessionalandartisticdevelopmentforregionalmusiciansandenabledmorepeopletoparticipateinregionalactivities.

Encouraging regional participation in sport and recreationTheSportandRecreationdivisionofCNSWhasregionalofficesaroundtheStateworkinglocallytomeettheneedsofregionalandruralcommunities.Examplesin2009-10were:

TheWesternSportsDevelopmentTours,runwithStatesportingorganisations,providedsportskillsclinicsandworkshopsto1900peopleinwesternNewSouthWales.Thisyeartheteamtravelled10000kilometres,visiting17remotecommunitiesincludingTibooburra,Packsaddle,IvanhoeandWhiteCliffs.Peopleparticipatedinbasketball,golf,tennis,netballandAustralianFootballLeague.

AdultsfromAfricaandBhutan,nowlivinginAlbury,tookpartinaspeciallydesignedRefugeeAdultLearntoSwimprogram.OrganisedbySportandRecreationandtheMurrayValleySanctuaryRefugeegroup,theprogramdevelopedessentialwatersafetyskillsfor24participants.

ESTABLISHMENTOFANEWREGIONALARTSBOARD

InJune2010theMinisterfortheArtsannouncedthecreationofaWesternRiverinaRegionalArtsBoardtoservethecommunitiesofGriffith,NarranderaandLeeton.Withsupportfromcouncils,thisBoardwillexpandopportunitiesforlocalpeopletoenjoytheartsandsharetheirknowledgeandexperienceoflivingandworkinginregionalNewSouthWales.ThisbringsthenumberofRegionalArtsBoardsintheStateto14,withthenetworkservicingalmost1200localartsandculturalgroups.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Thirteenyoungathletesfromfar-westernNewSouthWaleswereawardedscholarshipsworthatotalof$11000undertheLoneStarScholarshipScheme.TheSchemehelpstalentedathletesaged12-18yearscompeteatregional,stateandnationalevents.

Working with culturally diverse communities – Multicultural Policies and ServicesCNSWfostersinclusiveandsustainablecommunities.Theprogramswerun,thepeopleweserveandtheissuesweaddressallencouragecommunityconnections.Manycontributeto,oraddressunderstanding,orengagementwithdifferentcultures.

Artsandculture

Duringtheyear,over$2.4millionwasprovidedtoartsorganisationsthatsupportethniccommunities,multiculturalartsandculturalactivities,including:

SydneyFestival,whichhostedafreeoutdooreventatParramattaPark,theA.R.Rahmanperformance

InformationandCulturalExchange,whichsupportsartistsfromculturallydiversebackgrounds,receivedfundingtowardsitsannualoperatingcostsandforthe2010ArabFilmFestival

FairfieldCityCouncil,whichreceivedfundingforcreatingandpresentingtheVietnamese

IntergenerationalComedyTheatreProject

MusicaViva’sCaféCarnivaleprogram,whichprovidesemploymentopportunitiesanddevelopsaudiencesformusiciansfromculturallydiversebackgrounds,presented70concertstoover16000people

TheJewishFilmFoundationofAustralia,whichreceivedfundingforthe2010FestivalofJewishCinema

NorthernRiversConservatoriumArtsCentre,whichheldtheMusicArcadiaseriesofworldandcontemporarymusicconcerts

AsianAustralianArtistsAssociation(4A),amultidisciplinaryartsorganisationthatpromotesagreaterunderstandingofdiverseAsianculturesthroughthearts.

Liquor,gaming,racingandcharities

TheResponsibleGamblingFundhelpspeopletoovercomegamblingproblemsthrougheducationandtreatment.In2009-10about10percent(over$1.3million)oftheFund’sincomewasallocatedtosixCALDspecificgamblingtreatmentandsupportservices:AuburnAsianWelfareCentre,ArabCouncilAustralia;GreekWelfareCentre,VietnameseCommunityinAustralia,Co.As.It.ItalianAssociationofAssistance,andSydneyWestAreaHealthService’sMulticulturalProblemGamblingService.

RuralNewSouthWaleswashithardbyfloodinginMarch2010.GoodoogaintheState’sfarnorth-west,withasmallpopulation,wascutoffbythefloodsformanyweeks.CNSWwasthekeyagencyprovidingsupporttothecommunitythroughdiversionaryprogramstomaintainmoraleandreduceanxiety.

Withhelpfromlocalcommunityandsportinggroups,theSportandRecreationdivisionrespondedwithatwo-weekprogramofsportingactivitiesincludingcircusskills,netball,rugbyleagueandtouchfootball.Youngpeopleandadultswerealsoofferedsports-relatedtraininginteammanagementandIndigenousGames.Over560localpeopleparticipated,whichhelpedtoliftthespiritsofGoodoogaduringadifficulttime.

LIFTINGTHESPIRITSOFGOODOOGA

42 Chapter 1: Engaged and liveable communities CommunitiesNSWAnnualReport2009-10

NewplayerinformationbrochuresweredevelopedandmadeavailableatallgamblingvenuesinNewSouthWalesinArabic,Chinese,Korean,TurkishandVietnamese.TheFundalsolaunchedproblemgamblingawarenesscampaignsinArabic,Vietnamese,Chinese,ItalianandGreek.Allfivecampaignsusedadvertising,directmail,mediarelationsandcommunitytalkstoraiseawa