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Life Without Barriers

ABN 15 101 252 171

Annual Financial Report 30 June 2020

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Contents

Page

Financial Statements

Directors' Report

3

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

8

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

9

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

10

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

11

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

12

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

13

Directors' Declaration

38

Independent Auditor’s Report

39

The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements of the Consolidated Group being Life Without Barriers (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2020.

1.General information

(a) Principal activities

The purpose of Life Without Barriers is to partner with people and change lives for the better. To achieve this, the principal activity of the Group during the financial year was providing a range of programs and services for people with disabilities, children and young people in crisis, people with mental health issues, aged care and support to refugees and asylum seekers. No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Short and long term objectives

The Board have been governing the strategy and associated strategic projects of the organisation in line with the vision for 2020:

· LEAD – Investing in our people;

· INNOVATE – Reshaping what’s possible;

· FOCUS – Strengthening our Core;

· ENHANCE – Reaching more and building together.

2020 was the final year of the organisation’s Vision 2020 Strategy. The next strategy was being finalised when COVID-19 emerged as a major focus for the organisation in March.

The development of the new strategy was paused in March when the organisation activated its Pandemic Response Plan and implemented a range of business continuity measures. Management acted quickly to ensure the organisation could continue to provide services safely during the pandemic. The actions taken included the safe delivery of community based activities, additional health and safety measures for support workers, travel restrictions and the closure of corporate offices across Australia to reduce the risk to the people we support. Management quickly adapted our service delivery models to ensure continuity of service in a COVID-19 safe environment, while transitioning office staff to working from home arrangements and focusing on supply chain management. Offices and day centres remained closed for the rest of the financial year and we continued to provide services in the home or remotely, in line with changes in Government regulations, public health orders and COVID-19 restrictions.

The Board received regular updates from management about the risk presented by COVID-19 in achieving financial targets for the year and to ensure the Group continued to be financially sustainable and operate as a going concern. The Group is not financially reliant on face-to-face fundraising events, donations, or volunteer activities so was not heavily impacted by restrictions that affect these areas.

In June 2020, the Board approved an organisational budget for the first quarter of the 2021 financial year in response to the uncertain impact of COVID-19 and to allow time for the organisation’s strategic plan to be revised to address the priorities for the remainder of 2021.

(b) Strategy for achieving short and long term objectives

The overall Vision 2020 guided the strategy in 2020. For the 2021 financial year, management have adopted a quarterly planning cycle to focus on high priority projects while remaining responsive to changes in the COVID-19 risk. We are well placed to respond to issues if they arise in 2021. A COVID Response Unit was launched in July 2020 to coordinate the ongoing activities to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to our people and those we support. The Board are reviewing the short term strategy for 2021 and the Strategy beyond that will be revised this year to incorporate changes in the internal and external environment as a result of COVID-19.

(c) Members’ guarantee

Life Without Barriers (parent) is a company limited by guarantee. In the event of, and for the purpose of winding up of the company, the amount capable of being called up from each member and any person or association who ceased to be a member in the year prior to the winding up is limited to $50, subject to the provisions of the Company's Constitution. At 30 June 2020 the collective liability of members was $450 (2019: $400).

(Life Without BarriersDirectors’ Reportfor the year ended 30 June 2020)

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1.General information (continued)

(d) Information of Directors

The following persons were Directors during the year and to the date of this report:

Terry Lawler AO

Chair of the Board

Term

July 2002 – current

Qualifications

BCom, FCA, FAICD, FAIM

Other Boards

Chair of Hunter Water Corporation. Chair of Peoplefusion. Member of the Board of

Ampcontrol Control Group. Chair of LWB QLD SBB.

Experience

Extensive experience as a chartered accountant providing business, internal audit,

operational and strategic advice.

Special Responsibilities

Chair. Member of the Finance and Audit Committee. Member of the Remuneration,

Nomination and Succession Committee. Member of the Risk Management Committee

Gillian Calvert AO

Deputy Chair of the Board

Term

February 2012 – current

Qualifications

MBA, BSW, BA

Other Boards

Chair of LWB Disability Services South Limited. Chair of LWB Disability Services Central

Limited. Chair of Women's Advisory Committee. Member of the Board of The Big Issue.

Experience

Extensive leadership experience in the human services sector, working across Government and non-Government, primarily in improving the lives of children and young people.

Commissioner for Children and Young People, New South Wales 1999-2009

Special responsibilities

Chair of the Practice Governance Committee. Member of the Risk Management Committee

Doug Dean AM

Director

Term

February 2016 – current

Qualifications

BCom, FCPA, FAIM, FAICD

Other Boards

Member of the Council of the University of Newcastle. Member of the Board of the Institute

of Transport and Logistics Studies. Member of the Board of the Mount Majura Wines (ACT) Ply Ltd. Member of the Board of Colorose Pty Ltd. Member of the Board of Sunshine Resorts Pty Ltd. Member of the Board of Sanspan Pty Ltd.

Experience

Extensive experience in business strategy and growthin Australia and overseas. Managing

Director/CEO Veolia Australia and New Zealand for 27 years

Anthony Deegan

Director

Term

November 2004 – current

Qualifications

B Com, LLB

Other Boards

Member of the Board of LWB QLD SBB.

Experience

Retired solicitor and former partner at Sparke Helmore. Experience in providing commercial

advice specialising in information communications technology and intellectual property.


Chair of the Risk Management Committee. Member of the Remuneration, Nomination and

Succession Committee

1.General information (continued)

(d)Information of Directors (continued)

Graeme Innes AM

Director

Term

May 2014 – current

Qualifications

LLB, FAICD

Other Boards

Chair of the Attitude Foundation. Member of the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority.

Chair of the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee. Chair of the Victorian Disability Services Act Advisory Council. Member of the NDIA's Pricing Reference Group. Member of the Board of the Jeffrey Blyth Foundation.

Member of the Board of JobFind LWB Pty Ltd.

Experience

Lawyer, mediator and director. Human Rights Practitioner for 30 years in NSW, Western

Australia and nationally. Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner from 2005 - 2014. During that time served as Australia's Human Rights Commissioner for three and a half years and as Race Discrimination Commissioner for two years. Received an honorary Doctorate of Human Rights from the University of Canberra in 2015, Victoria University 2016, University

of NSW in 2017 and Edith Cowan University in 2018.


Chair Remuneration, Nomination and Succession Committee

Jan Lowe

Director

Term

April 2004 – current

Qualifications

BA, DipEd, FUNSIA

Other Boards

Member of the Board of Every Voice Australia.

Experience

Extensive experience in senior Government roles in community services, social justice, higher

education and local Government, as well as in founding and overseeing social enterprises. Currently runs JLConsulting, a business that worksin organisational change, governance, workplace relations, international disability service relations and delivery of community services.


Member of the Remuneration, Nomination and Succession Committee

Tracey McCosker PSM

Director

Term

July 2002 – current

Qualifications

BCom, MAICD, MBA

Other Boards

None.

Experience

Extensive senior management experience in the public health sector. Chief Executive of NSW

Health Pathology. Tracey McCosker was awarded The Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list 2018.


Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee

Dr Helen Szoke AO

Director

Term

29 November 2019 – current

Qualifications

BA, GDip, PhD, Hon LLD, FIPA, GAICD, FAIIA, FIPAA

Other Boards

Member of the Council of the University of Melbourne, Member of the Judicial Commission

of Victoria, Chair of You Matter, Advisory Board Member and Ambassador, Climate Ready Project Griffith University, Member of the Asia Pacific Defence, Diplomacy and Development Dialogue.

Experience

Experience in public policy, social justice, human rights and discrimination. Previous, CEO of

Oxfam Australia, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner.

1. General information (continued)

(d)Information of Directors (continued)

Natalie Walker

Director

Term

September 2017 – current

Qualifications

BA Psychology and LLB

Other Boards

Member of the Board of Evolve Housing. Member of the Board of Telstra Foundation. Chair of Evolve FM. Member of the Board of the National Australia Bank's Indigenous Advisory Board. Member of the Board of Jawun. Member of the Board of Goodstart EarlyLearning.

Experience

Extensive experience across small business, government, not for profit and corporate sectors in various management and non-executive roles. Brings deep knowledge and expertise in social enterprise governance, leadership and operations, social policy design, impact investment, and creation of social impact. Founder of Supply Nation (formerly AIMSC) helping Australian organisations award more than $50 million worth of business to Indigenous suppliers. Founder and Managing Director of Inside Policy. In 2018, Natalie was appointed by the Prime Minister to be Australia's representative on the Business Women Leaders' Taskforce for the G20.


Member of the Practice Governance Committee.

2. Operating results and review of operations for the year

(a) Operating results

The surplus of the Group amounted to $6,140,000 (2019: surplus of $1,360,000). Net surplus amounts have been calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs). This is the first set of the Group’s annual financial statements in which AASB 16 Leases, AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of not-for- profit entities has been applied. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information has not been restated.

The 2020 results are therefore not directly comparable to prior years. Changes to significant accounting policies and the impact of applying the new standards are described in Note 3(k).

(b) Review of operations

A review of operations of the Group during the financial year shows a 27% increase in revenue from a continued expansion of services. Expenses for the year increased by 25%, mainly due to employee and other operational expenses as head count and associated activity were increased to meet the service delivery needs of the increased activity. This result includes the delivery of transferred services following the Victorian Government’s transition of disability services for a full financial year for the first time.

3. Other items

(a) Significant changes in state of affairs

There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of entities in the Group during the year.

(b) Future developments

The Group expects to continue geographical expansion of operations throughout Australia.

(c) Environmental issues

The Group's operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulations under a law of the Commonwealth or of a state or territory of Australia.

3.Other items (continued)

(d) Meetings of Directors

During the financial year, 13 meetings of Directors (plus committees of Directors) were held. Attendances at Board and sub-committee meetings by each director during the year were as follows:

Directors’ Meetings

Finance & Audit

Committee

Risk Management

Committee

Remuneration,

Nominations & Succession Committee

Practice Governance

Committee

Number eligible to

attend

Number attended

Number eligible to attend

Number attended


Number attended


Number attended


Number attended

T Lawler AO

13

13

6

6

2

1

6

6

-

-

G Calvert AO

13

13

-

-

4

4

-

-

4

4

D Dean AM

13

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

A Deegan

13

13

-

-

4

4

6

6

-

-

G Innes AM

13

12

-

-

-

-

6

6

-

-

J Lowe

13

11

-

-

-

-

6

5

-

-

T McCosker PSM

13

10

6

6

1

1

-

-

-

-

H Szoke AO

9

9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

N Walker

13

11

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

3

(e) Company secretary

Paula Head held the position of Company secretary at the end of the financial year.

(f) Indemnification and insurance of officers and auditors

During the year, the Group paid a premium to insure the Directors and trustees of all entities in the Group.

The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the Directors in their capacity as Directors of the entity and any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by the Directors in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities that arise from conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the Directors or the improper use by the Directors of their position or of any information to gain advantage for themselves or someone else to cause detriment to the entity.

(g) Auditor's independence declaration

The Auditor's Independence Declaration in accordance with section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, for the year ended 30 June 2020 has been received and can be found on page 8 of the financial report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Responsible Entities (Board of Directors):

Terry Lawler AO

Tracey McCosker PSM

Director – Chair

Director – Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee

Dated at Newcastle, this 25 day of September 2020

Auditor’s Independence Declaration under subdivision 60-C section 60-40 of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012To the Directors of Life Without Barriers

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Life Without Barriers for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 there have been:

i. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and

ii. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

KPMGDaniel Robinson

Partner

Sydney

25 September 2020

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KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

In thousands of dollars

Note

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Revenue

4

693,664

547,039

Other income

5

9,023

8,993

Revenue and other income

702,687

556,032

Employee benefits expense - service delivery

(344,815)

(303,421)

Service delivery costs

(189,732)

(112,471)

Employee benefits expense - administration and managerial

(56,097)

(54,052)

Depreciation and amortisation expense

(18,857)

(7,830)

Motor vehicle expenses

(8,187)

(8,208)

Property expenses

(21,315)

(26,140)

Travel and accommodation

(4,338)

(4,644)

Office expenses

(4,426)

(4,581)

Insurance

(15,934)

(13,340)

Recruitment and training

(4,020)

(4,039)

Other expenses

(28,960)

(17,200)

Total expenditure

(696,681)

(555,926)

Operating result

6,006

106

Finance income

1,797

2,278

Finance costs

(2,455)

(1,024)

Net finance income / (cost)

6

(658)

1,254

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees, net of tax

792

-

Surplus for the year

6,140

1,360

Other comprehensive income

Items that will be reclassified to surplus or deficit when specific conditions are met

Initial recognition of acquired defined benefit plans

(1,898)

-

Equity instruments at fair value through OCI - net change in fair value

(1,789)

670

Total comprehensive income for the year

2,453

2,030

The notes on pages 13 to 37 are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

(Life Without BarriersConsolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Incomefor the year ended 30 June 2020)

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Note

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

7

136,988

97,190

Trade and other receivables

8

42,983

38,146

Financial assets

9

23,668

12,777

Prepayments

2,464

2,660

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

206,103

150,773

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

10

52,701

37,890

Financial assets

9

18,649

14,315

Intangible assets

11

6,846

6,803

Trade and other receivables

8

4,934

4,473

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

83,130

63,481

TOTAL ASSETS

289,233

214,254

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

12

98,053

92,903

COVID-19 advance payment from NDIA and DHHS

2(b)

31,537

-

Employee benefits

13

35,500

28,908

Financial liabilities

14

17,125

5,849

Provisions

1,775

432

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

183,990

128,092

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES


12

12,132

3,366

Employee benefits

13

8,902

6,240

Financial liabilities

14

29,704

22,350

Provisions

860

1,074

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

51,598

33,030

TOTAL LIABILITIES

235,588

161,122

NET ASSETS

53,645

53,132

FUNDS

Special Purpose Funds - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islands Children’s Foundation

15

1,497

1,463

Reserves

16

3,081

7,796

Accumulated funds

17

49,067

43,873

TOTAL FUNDS

53,645

53,132


See Note 3(k). The Group has initially applied AASB 16 Leases at 1 July 2019. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information has not been restated.

(Life Without BarriersConsolidated Statement of Financial Positionfor the year ended 30 June 2020)

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 30 June 2020

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2019

Accumulated Funds

Special Purpose Funds - LWB Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islands Children’s Foundation

Defined Benefit Reserve

`

Financial Asset Reserve

Capital Assets Reserve

Acquisition Reserve

Total

(Opening retained earnings as at 1 July42,0741,499-3216,53767151,104Surplus for the year1,360-----1,354Transfer to/(from) special purpose funds439(36)--(403)--Other comprehensive income---670--674Balance at 30 June 201943,8731,463-9916,13467153,1322020Opening retained earnings as at 1 July43,8731,463-9916,13467153,132Adjustment for the initial application of(1,940)-----(1,940)Surplus for the year6,140-----6,140Transfer to/(from) special purpose funds99434--(357)(671)-Other comprehensive income--(1,898)(1,789)--(3,687)Balance at 30 June 202049,0671,497(1,898)(798)5,777-53,645)2018

2019

AASB 16


See Note 3(k). The Group has initially applied AASB 16 Leases at 1 July 2019. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information has not been restated.


Note

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from government grants and other income

736,083

575,000

Receipt from other organisations

26,206

24,766

Payments to suppliers and employees

(716,911)

(568,249)

Interest received

1,692

2,278

Net cash from operating activities

47,070

33,795

Cash flows from investment activities

Payments for property, plant & equipment

(7,322)

(8,960)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment

3,310

3,443

Payments for intangible assets

(2,117)

(1,321)

Payments for the investment of financial assets

(18,492)

(4,693)

Proceeds for the investment of financial assets

1,406

12,761

Net cash used in investment activities

(23,215)

1,230

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of Borrowings

(3,394)

(4,628)

Leases - interest expense

(1,200)

-

Leases - principal repayments

(11,000)

-

Receipt of COVID-19 prepayment from NDIA and DHHS

2(b)

31,537

-

Net cash used in financing activities

15,943

(4,628)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

39,798

30,397

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

97,190

66,793

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

136,988

97,190


(Life Without BarriersConsolidated Statement of Cash Flowsfor the year ended 30 June 2020)

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1. Reporting entity

Life Without Barriers (the “Company”) is a public company limited by guarantee and is recognised as a Public Benevolent Institution domiciled in Australia. The address of the Company’s registered office is 352 King Street NEWCASTLE NSW 2300.

The Company is a not-for-profit entity.

These consolidated financial statements comprise Life Without Barriers (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (together referred to as the “Group”) and are as at and for the year ended 30 June 2020.

2. Basis of preparation

(a) Basis of accounting

These consolidated financial statements are Tier 2 general purpose consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Act 2012. These consolidated financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements.

This is the first set of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements in which AASB 16 Leases, AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of not-for-profit entities has been applied.

Refer to Note 3(k) for changes in accounting policy.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 September 2020.

(b) Basis of measurement

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as equity securities, shareholder loans and investments in joint ventures and the social impact investment bond which are measured at fair value.

Interests in equity-accounted investees

The Group’s interests in equity-accounted investees comprise its interests in a joint venture. A joint venture is an arrangement in which the Group has joint control, whereby the Group has rights to the net assets of the arrangement, rather than rights to its assets and obligations for its liabilities. Interests in associates and the joint venture are accounted for using the equity method. They are initially recognised at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial

recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity accounted investees, until the date on which joint control ceases.

(c) Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Group’s functional currency.

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance with that instrument, all financial information presented in Australian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.

(d) Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020)

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2.Basis of preparation (continued)

(e) Note on the financial impact of COVID-19

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business.

While the long-term impact of COVID-19 is not known, the financial impact of COVID-19 in the financial year ended 30 June 2020 was limited and the Group did not meet the 15% reduction in income threshold for the Jobkeeper Payment support scheme. Since the rise of COVID-19 the Group has continued to operate in all States and Territories in Australia, and in New Zealand.

(f) Financial support from government and other funding bodies

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income includes the effect of temporary pricing changes made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) between 25 March and 30 June 2020 in response to COVID-19. These temporary measures included a 10% price increase on certain supports, extension of the notice period for cancelled services, and additional support coordination items which are available to all providers. The NDIA also extended the automatic renewal period from 28 days to 365 days for participants whose plans were due to expire during that period. The net financial impact of these additional measures is difficult to quantify as they were intended to assist providers in delivering services while complying with new government restrictions and medical regulations introduced in response to COVID-19, and the additional income is offset by a decline in income from supports delivered in the community and facilities, and additional COVID-19 costs associated with maintaining services and ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of clients and staff members.

During the year the Company received the following one-off payments in advance from the NDIA and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria:

· In April 2020 the NDIA paid $19,882,586 to be repaid in 6 equal instalments from 1 October 2020.

· In May 2020 the DHHS paid $11,654,432. The terms of repayment had not been confirmed by the DHHS at the reporting date.

The advance payments are short-term financing arrangements and are recognised on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as current liabilities and are not included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. The payments are disclosed separately in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

The Department of Health provided additional grant funding to the parent entity totalling $814,771 in relation to COVID- 19 expenses for Continuity of Support clients. At 30 June 2020, $18,204 had been recognised as revenue and $796,567 recorded as unspent funds at 30 June 2020.

(g) Assessment of impairment in response to COVID-19

Management completed an impairment assessment in response to COVID-19 and did not identify any tangible or intangible assets that are impaired at 30 June 2020.

Financial instruments were included on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at their fair values at 30 June 2020.

Revaluations of the Company’s investment portfolio are appropriately reflected through Other Comprehensive Income. An additional impairment charge of $390,000 was recognised in relation to the fair value of unsecured notes held in Virgin Australia Holdings Limited at 30 June 2020. The additional charge is included in unrealised losses in Other Comprehensive Income and represents the market value of the parent entity’s investment on 21 April 2020 when the issuing entity entered voluntary administration. Virgin Australia Holdings Limited was still in administration at the reporting date so the additional write down is considered prudent.

(h) Other financial impacts

COVID-19 has not had a significant material effect on the Company’s investment in subsidiaries or its joint venture.

The Group has not identified, or recognised an expense in relation to, any impairment of right-of-use leases assets at 30 June 2020.


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2. Basis of preparation (continued)

(i)Claims under the National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme (NRS) was established under Commonwealth legislation in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. The arrangements set out under the NRS include the processes for applicants to seek redress and set out the maximum liability at $150,000 per claim, plus costs. Life Without Barriers joined the NRS in June 2020.

At 30 June 2020, an expense of $1.5m was recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in relation to a provision for future claims under the NRS. At 30 June 2020, the Company had not been notified about any open claims made under the NRS so the provision represents a best estimate of the potential exposure to future claims.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements, unless otherwise indicated.

Financial instruments

(i) Recognition and initial measurement

Receivables are initially recognised when they originate. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

A financial asset or financial liability is initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured at the transaction price.

(ii) Classification and subsequent measurement Financial assets

On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured at: amortised cost; fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) or fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).

Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition, except if in the period the Group changes its business model for managing financial assets.

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:

· The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

· The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

On initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income (FVOCI). This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis.

Financial assets: Business model assessment

The Group makes an assessment of the objective of the business model in which a financial asset is held at a portfolio level because this best reflects the way the business is managed and information is provided to management. The information considered includes the stated policies and objectives for the portfolio and the operation of those policies in practice. This includes whether management’s strategy focuses on earning contractual interest income, frequency, volume and timing of sales of financial assets in prior periods, the reasons for such sales and expectations about future sales activity.

Financial assets that are held for trading or are managed and whose performance is evaluated on a fair value basis are measured at FVTPL. Financial assets that held for strategic purposes are measured at FVOCI.


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3.Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(a) Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets: Assessment whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest

For the purpose of this assessment, ‘principal’ is defined as the fair value of the financial asset on initial recognition. ‘Interest’ is defined as consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the principal amount outstanding during a particular period of time and for other basic lending risks and costs (e.g. liquidity risk and administrative costs), as well as a profit margin.

In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Group considers the contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition.

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses

Financial assets at amortised

cost

These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective

interest method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.

Equity investments at FVOCI

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognised as income in profit or loss unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the investment. Other net gains and losses are recognised in OCI and are

never reclassified to profit or loss.

(iii) Non-derivative financial liabilities – Measurement

Other non-derivative financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value less any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

(b) Property, plant and equipment

(i) Recognition and measurement

Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located.

When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognised net within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

(ii) Subsequent costs

The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised as property expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income as incurred.


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Notes to the financial statements



(b) Property, plant and equipment (continued)

(iii) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated over the depreciable amount, which is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual value.

Depreciation is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income on a straight- line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment, since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Land is not depreciated.

The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

Buildings

25-50 years

Leasehold improvements

3-40 years

Plant, furniture and equipment

3-10 years

Computer equipment

3-5 years

Motor Vehicles

5-10 years

Leased land

Lease term

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate.

(c) Intangible assets

(i) Computer software

Computer software is recognised as an intangible asset unless the software is integral to the operation of the related property, plant and equipment. Computer software treated as an intangible asset is initially recognised at cost and subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment loss (see note 3(d)(ii)).

(ii) Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure is recognised in property expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income as incurred.

(iii) Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated over the cost of the asset, or another amount substituted for cost, less its residual value. Amortisation is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income on a straight- line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets from the date they are available for use, since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

Computer software

3-5 years

Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate.

(d) Impairment

(i) Financial assets

The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortised cost and contract assets (e.g. bid costs).

The Group measures loss allowances at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating expected credit losses, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Group’s historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking information.

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(d) Impairment (continued)

Credit impaired financial assets

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit impaired. A financial asset is ‘credit impaired’ when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Presentation of allowance for expected credit losses in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Loss allowances for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the gross carrying value of the assets.

Write off

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off to the extent that there is no realistic prospect of recovery. This is generally the case when the Group determines that the debtor does not have assets or sources of income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the amounts subject to the write-off.

(ii) Non-financial assets

The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than inventories, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives or that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated each year at the same time.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash- generating unit”).

The Company’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the corporate asset belongs.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in impairment loss in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

Impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(e) Assets held for sale

Non-current assets that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use, are classified as held for sale. Immediately before classification as held for sale, the assets are remeasured in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies. Thereafter generally the assets are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell.

Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains or losses on re-measurement are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. Gains are not recognised in excess of any cumulative impairment loss.

Property, plant and equipment once classified as held for sale are not depreciated.

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(f) Employee benefits

(i) Defined contributions plans

Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as personnel expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the periods during which services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available.

(ii) Defined benefit superannuation plans

A defined benefit plan is a post-employment benefit plan other than a defined contribution plan. The cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position with a charge or credit recognised in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to surplus or deficit. Past service cost is recognised in surplus or deficit in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset.

The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Group’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

(iii) Other long-term employee benefits

The Company’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods plus related on-costs; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value and the fair value of any related assets is deducted.

The provision for employee benefits for long service is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates including related on-costs and expected settlement dates based on turnover history and is discounted using the rates attaching to national corporate bonds at reporting date which most closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities. The unwinding of the discount is treated as long service leave expense.

(iv) Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid if the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

(g) Provisions

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

(i) Make good

A make good provision is recognised when the Company enters into a lease contract that requires the property to be returned to the lessor in its original condition. The provision is based on the expected future cost of the refurbishment discounted to reflect current market assessments.

(ii) Restructuring – redundancies

A provision for restructuring is recognised when the Company has approved a detailed and formal restructuring plan, and the restructuring either has commenced or has been announced publicly. Future operating losses are not provided.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (3.) (Summary of significant accounting policies (continued))

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(h) Revenue

Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Group recognises revenue when it transfers control over a good or service to a customer.

Nature and timing of satisfaction of performance

obligations, including significant payment terms

Revenue Recognition Policies

Invoices for disability, child youth and family, aged care, immigration support, mental health and youth justice services are issued to customers as required and are

usually payable within 30 days.

Revenue is recognised over time as the services are provided based on the cost incurred.

These represent a series of services that are substantially the same that have the same pattern of transfer to our customers.

Contracted grant funding arrangements for disability, child youth and family, aged care, immigration support, mental health and youth justice services exist and are often subject to acquittal.

Revenue is recognised over time as the services are provided based on the cost incurred.

These represent a series of services that are substantially the same that have the same pattern of transfer to our customers.

Unspent funds received are retained and potentially returned via an acquittal process.

(i) Finance income and finance costs

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, and dividend income. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in finance income in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognised in finance income in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income on the date that the Company’s right to receive payment is established, which in the case of quoted securities is the ex-dividend date.

Finance costs comprise the unwinding of the discount on finance leases and interest expense on the loan which is recognised using the effective interest method.

(j) Income tax

The Company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(k) Change in accounting policies

The Group applied AASB 16 Leases, AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of not-for- profit entities from 1 July 2019. A number of other new standards are effective from 1 July 2019 but do not have a material effect on the Group’s financial statements.

AASB 16 Leases

AASB 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for lessees. As a result, the Group, as a lessee, has recognised right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing its obligations to make lease payments.

The Group has applied AASB 16 Leases using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initial application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 July 2019. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for the year ended 30 June 2019 is not restated – i.e. it is presented, as previously reported, under AASB 117 Leases and related interpretations. The details of the changes in accounting policies are disclosed below.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (3.) (Summary of significant accounting policies (continued))

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(i) Definition of a lease

Previously, the Group determined at contract inception whether an arrangement was or contained a lease under AASB Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease. The Group now assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease based on the definition of a lease. Under AASB 16, a contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

On transition to AASB 16, the Group elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. The Group applied AASB 16 Leases only to contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under AASB 117 and AASB Interpretation 4 were not reassessed. Therefore, the definition of a lease under AASB 16 Leases was applied only to contracts entered into or changed on or after 1 July 2019.

At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease and non-lease component on the basis of their relative stand-alone prices. For leases of properties in which it is a lessee, the Group has elected to separate non-lease components and will account for the lease and non-lease components of a lease. The Group relied on the assessment of whether leases are onerous immediately before application of AASB 16 Leases as an alternative to performing an impairment review.

(ii) As a lessee

The Group leases assets including items of property, plant & equipment, and motor vehicles. The Group previously classified leases as operating or finance leases based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred significantly all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying assets to the Group. Under AASB 16, the Group recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most of these leases – i.e. these leases are on-balance sheet.

The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability. The Group presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in ‘property, plant and equipment’ and lease liabilities in ‘loans and borrowings’ in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate for the portfolio of leases. Lease liabilities are presented in Note 14 Financial Liabilities.

The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index rate, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual guarantee, or as appropriate, changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or a termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

The Group has applied judgment to determine the lease term for some lease contracts in which it is a lessee that include renewal options. The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term, which significantly affects the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.

Previously, the Group classified property leases as operating leases under AASB 117. On transition, for these leases, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the Group’s incremental borrowing rate as at 1 July 2019. Right-of-use assets are measured at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments: the Group applied this approach to all other leases.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (3.) (Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)) ((k)) (Change in accounting policies (continued))

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The Group used the following practical expedients when applying AASB 16 to leases previously classified as operating leases under AASB 117:

· Did not recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases for which the lease term ends within 12 months of the date of initial application;

· Did not recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases of low value assets (e.g. IT equipment);

· Excluded initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application; and

· Used hindsight when determining the lease term.

(iii) Leases classified as finance leases under AASB 117

The Group leases a number of motor vehicles. These leases were previously classified as finance leases under AASB 117. For those finance leases, the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at 1 July 2019 were determined at the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability under AASB 117 immediately before that date.

(iv) As a lessor

Lessor accounting under AASB 16 is substantially unchanged from AASB 117. Lessors will continue to classify leases as either operating or finance leases using similar principles as in AASB 117.

(v) Impact on financial statements Impact on transition

On transition to AASB 16, the Group recognised additional right-of-use assets and additional lease liabilities. This had an impact on retained earnings. The impact on the transition is summarised below:

in thousands of dollars

1 July 2019

Right-of-use assets

29,893

Lease liabilities

(31,876)

Gain on transition

43

Accumulated funds

(1,940)

When measuring the lease liabilities for leases that were classified as operating leases, the Group discounted lease payments using its incremental borrowing rate at 1 July 2019. The weighted average discount rate applied was 3.95%.


1 July 2019

Non-cancellable operating lease commitment as at 30 June 2019

as disclosed in FY19 financial statements

19,535

Non-cancellable operating lease commitment as at 30 June 2019

not disclosed in FY19 financial statements

1,050

Cancellable operating lease commitment as at 30 June 2019 not

required to be disclosed in financial statements

9,010

Finance lease liabilities recognised as at 30 June 2019

6,163

Recognition exemption for leases with less than 12 months of lease term at transition

(2,704)

Recognition exemption for low value leases at transition

(1,132)

Discount using the incremental borrowing rate at 1 July 2019

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Lease liabilities recognised at 1 July 2019

31,876

Set out below are the carrying amounts of the Group’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities and the movements during the year.

Right of use

asset

Right of use

asset

Right of use

asset

Right of use

asset

Lease

Land and buildings

Motor Vehicles

Other equipment

Total

Liability


As at 1 July 2019

24,071

5,701

121

29,893

31,876

Additions

1,766

-

-

1,766

1,766

Disposals

(158)

(1,643)

-

(1,801)

(246)

Incentives Received

-

-

-

-

-

Depreciation expense

(8,781)

(1,361)

(97)

(10,239)

-

Interest expense

-

-

-

-

1,200

Payments

-

-

-

-

(12,206)

As at 30 June 2020

16,898

2,697

24

19,619

22,390

The Group recognised rent expense from short-term leases of $7.6m and low-value assets of $0.4m.

AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of not-for-profit entities

The Group has adopted AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of not-for-profit entities

for the first time in the current year with a date of initial application of 1 July 2019.

AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. It replaced AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and related interpretations. Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of the goods or services. Determining the timing of the transfer of control – at a point in time or over time – requires judgement.

AASB 1058 establishes a framework for determining income recognition requirements that apply to not-for-profit (NFP) entities, in conjunction with AASB 15. It replaced AASB 1004 Contributions and related interpretations.

The Group has adopted AASB 15 and AASB 1058 using the cumulative effect method (without practical expedients), with the effect of initially applying this standard recognised at the date of initial application (i.e. 1 July 2019). Accordingly, the information presented for 2019 has not been restated – i.e. it is presented, as previously reported, under AASB 118, AASB 111 and AASB 1004 and related interpretations. Additionally, the disclosure requirements in AASB 15 and AASB 1058 have not generally been applied to comparative information.

AASB 15 and AASB 1058 did not have a significant impact on the Group's accounting policies with respect to revenue streams. The Group has disaggregated revenue based on the funding source and nature of the revenue stream.

(l) New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted

There are no forthcoming standards and amendments that are expected to have a material impact on the Group in the current or future reporting periods, or on foreseeable future transactions.

(a) Disaggregation of revenue by program:


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Revenue

Disability

438,724

288,526

Family Support & Out of Home Care

188,762

194,425

Home & Community Care

26,614

18,386

Support to Refugees & Asylum Seekers

21,184

24,126

Mental Health

13,085

15,570

Homelessness

1,192

1,629

Youth Justice

4,103

4,377

Total Revenue

693,664

547,039

(b) Disaggregation of revenue by funding type:


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Revenue

State / Federal government grants

398,941

332,359

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) revenue

271,902

193,313

Resident and client income

15,720

12,720

Other organisations

7,101

8,647

Total Revenue

693,664

547,039

5.Other Income


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Other income

Dividend income

821

831

Charitable income and fundraising

126

37

Victoria government transition income

759

5,707

Contribution of assets from Victoria government transition

-

2,010

DCJ Tenancy income

1,115

-

NDIS Temporary Transition Payments

4,405

-

Impairment of a Liability

600

-

Other

1,197

408

Total Other income

9,023

8,993

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (4.) (Revenue)

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30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Interest income

1,797

2,278

Net finance income

1,797

2,278

Interest costs

1,255

1,024

Interest cost on lease liabilities

1,200

-

Net finance cost

2,455

1,024

Net finance income / (cost)

(658)

1,254

7. Cash and cash equivalents


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Cash at bank

136,823

97,054

Cash on hand

165

136

Total Cash and cash equivalents

136,988

97,190

8. Trade and other receivables


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

CURRENT

Trade receivables

47,250

37,981

Provision for impairment

(8,456)

(4,640)

Government grants receivable

729

2,955

Other receivables

3,460

1,850

Total current trade and other receivables

42,983

38,146

NON-CURRENT

Trade receivables

4,934

4,473

Total non-current trade and other receivables

4,934

4,473

Total Trade and other receivables

47,917

42,619

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (6.) (Net finance income / (cost))

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30 June 2020

30 June 2019

CURRENT

Term deposits

19,957

9,500

Shareholder loan to JobLife

550

-

Listed equity investments

3,161

3,277

Total current financial assets

23,668

12,777

NON-CURRENT

Bonds, at fair value

17,894

12,359

Investment in JobLife

755

441

Term deposits

-

1,515

Total non-current financial assets

18,649

14,315

Total Financial assets

42,317

27,092

(a)Listed equity investments

Listed equity investments are classified at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Listed equity instruments are re-valued based on quoted market value.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (9.) (Financial assets)

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10. Property, plant and equipment

(a)Movements in carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year:

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(in thousands of dollarsequipmentYear ended 30 June 2019Balance at 1 July 2019---10,6409,58332,48611,53164,240Additions1,766---3,9819,5672,60717,921Disposals(158)(1,643)-(570)(2,438)(4,208)(6,835)(15,852)Transfers-------0Recognition of right-of-use asset on initial application of AASB 1624,0715,701121--(10,211)(2,364)17,318Balance at 30 June 202025,6794,05812110,07011,12627,6344,93983,627Accumulated depreciationBalance at 1 July 2019---(1,108)(8,010)(11,484)(5,748)(26,350)Deprecation(8,781)(1,361)(97)(203)(1,459)(3,722)(1,160)(16,783)Disposals---1351,9272,1293,7527,943Transfers-----4,264-4,264Balance at 30 June 2020(8,781)(1,361)(97)(1,176)(7,542)(8,813)(3,156)(30,926)Carrying amountsAt 1 July 2019---9,5321,57321,0025,78337,890At 30 June 202016,8982,697248,8943,58418,8211,78352,701)Right-of-use asset- Property

Right-of-use- asset - Vehicles

Right-of-use- asset - Other

Land & Buildings

Leasehold improvements

Motor VehiclesPlant & Equipment

Total

11. Intangible assets

(a)Movements in carrying amounts

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of intangible assets between the beginning and the end of the current financial year:


Software

Development Costs

Intangible

assets under development

Total

Cost

Balance at 1 July 2019

14,771

2,023

16,794

Additions

2,633

1,985

4,618

Disposals

(19)

(2,170)

(2,189)

Balance at 30 June 2020

17,385

1,838

19,223

Accumulated amortisation

Balance at 1 July 2019

(9,991)

-

(9,991)

Amortisation

(2,074)

-

(2,074)

Disposals

(312)

-

(312)

Balance at 30 June 2020

(12,377)

-

(12,377)

Carrying amounts

At 1 July 2019

4,780

2,023

6,803

At 30 June 2020

5,008

1,838

6,846

12.



30 June 2020

30 June 2019

CURRENT

Trade payables

2,482

4,498

Grant funding deferred

41,085

43,799

Sundry payables and accrued expenses

41,264

34,314

Client monies

2,103

1,293

GST payable

2,466

1,807

Secondment leave payable

3,622

426

Workers compensation

5,031

6,766

Total current trade and other payables

98,053

92,903

NON-CURRENT

Trade payables

656

-

Workers compensation

11,476

3,366

Total non-current trade and other

payables

12,132

3,366

Total trade and other payables

110,185

96,269


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30 June 2020

30 June 2019

CURRENT

Annual leave

25,750

20,685

Long service leave

9,750

8,223

Total current employee benefits

35,500

28,908

NON-CURRENT

Long service leave

7,004

6,240

Defined benefits net liability

1,898

-

Total non-current employee benefits

8,902

6,240

Total employee benefits

44,402

35,148

(a) Defined contributions plans

The Group has paid contributions of $39,932,363 to defined contributions plans on behalf of employees for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: $29,165,14).

(b) Defined benefit superannuation plans

The Group inherited two defined benefit plans for transferred employees as part of the NSW Government’s divestment of disability services, with the net liability of the plans brought to account for the first time in the current year.

As at 30 June 2020 the plan had a net deficit of $1,898,474. There is no ability for new members to enter either of the plans. Employer contributions to the defined benefit plan are based on recommendations by the plan’s actuary on an annual basis.

14.Financial liabilities


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

CURRENT

Loans payable

-

203

Lease liabilities

11,687

3,306

Secured car loans

5,438

2,340

Total current financial liabilities

17,125

5,849

NON-CURRENT

Loans payable

1,868

1,868

Secured car loans

10,032

9,925

Lease liabilities

10,704

2,857

Bonds payable

7,100

7,700

Total non-current financial liabilities

29,704

22,350

Total Financial liabilities

46,829

28,199

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (13.) (Employee benefits)

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30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Special Purpose Funds – LWB Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islands Children’s Foundation

Balance at the beginning of the year

1,463

1,499

Transfer to/(from) special purpose funds

34

(36)

Total Special purpose funds

1,497

1,463

LWB Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islands Children’s Foundation Special Purpose Funds has been established with the specific aim of furtherance of the welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory. Any funds contributed to the Group in relation to this fund will be transferred from accumulated funds to Special Purpose Funds at the end of each year to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the purpose of the fund.

16.Reserves


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Grant capital reserve

Opening balance

6,136

6,539

Transfer to accumulated funds

(357)

(403)

Total Grant capital reserve

5,779

6,136

FVOCI financial asset reserve

Opening balance

995

321

Revaluation in the year

(1,789)

674

Total FVOCI financial asset reserve

(794)

995

Defined benefits reserve

Opening balance

-

-

Initial recognition in the year

(1,898)

-

Total Defined benefits reserve

(1,898)

-

Acquisition reserve

Opening balance

671

671

Transfer to accumulated funds

(671)

-

Total Acquisition reserve

-

671

Total Reserves

3,087

7,802

(a) Grant capital reserve

The capital grants reserve records the written down value of fixed assets purchased with grant funds.

(b) FVOCI financial asset reserve

Changes in the fair value of equity instruments are recognised in other comprehensive income.

(c) Acquisition reserve

The reserve relates to the total equity contributions from business combinations transferred to accumulated funds during financial year 2020.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (15.) (Special purpose funds)

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30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Accumulated surplus at the beginning of the year

43,873

42,074

Total surplus for the year

6,140

1,354

Transfer to special purpose funds

994

439

Adjustment for the initial application of AASB 16

(1,940)

-

Total Accumulated funds

49,067

43,873

18. Capital commitments

There were no capital commitments at 30 June 2020 (2019: nil).

19. Contingencies

(a) Contingent liabilities

The Group had the following contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period:


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Bank guarantees

1,927

1,917

Capital funding

7,064

7,064

Total

8,991

8,981

(i) Bank guarantees

The Group provides bank guarantees in relation to commercial leases. At reporting date, the entity is not likely to default on the leases. These guarantees are secured by a charge over term deposits valued at $3,000,000.

(ii) Capital funding

Capital funding received from Government departments has been used to purchase properties in Life Without Barriers sole name. The Government departments have lodged caveats or mortgages over the title for the normal life of the property, to protect their interest. If a property is sold within the caveat or mortgage period, using the express written approval of the department, then the capital amount provided must be repaid to the department. The Group has not breached any of the caveat or mortgage terms to date and is not likely to breach any terms or sell any properties in the foreseeable future.

(iii) High Court employee matter

Certain recent court decisions, not involving Life Without Barriers, regarding the correct application of various employee entitlements may have a financial impact on the Group. The Group does not consider the majority of the principles

relating to these Court decisions apply to the Group’s employment arrangements. No provision has therefore been recognised in relation to these matters at 30 June 2020.

(iv) Other claims

At 30 June 2020, Life Without Barriers had a contingent liability in relation to possible future claims made by former clients not covered by the National Redress Scheme disclosed in Note 2(i). Due to inconsistencies in the timing of claims coming to light and the unquantifiable impact of these claims, it is considered that any contingent liability from potential claims cannot be reliably estimated as at 30 June 2020.

(Life Without BarriersNotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2020) (17.) (Accumulated funds)

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20. Subsequent events

No adjusting or significant non-adjusting events have occurred since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or could significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.

On 2 August 2020, the Victorian government declared a state of disaster, announcing stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire with the rest of the State in stage 3 lockdowns. The restrictions have impacted the operation of services in Victoria whereby rostering has been analysed to restrict staff to a maximum of two work locations across the network, permits have been issued so staff may travel to work and the COVID enquiry hotline resources were increased to manage increased staff communications and enquiries. Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances and the significant increase in economic uncertainty, the related impact on the Group’s go forward consolidated results, cash flows and financial condition cannot be reasonably estimated at this stage, however Life Without Barriers is in negotiations with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and do not expect to be adversely impacted by the Government’s announcements.

21. Related parties

The Group's related parties are as follows:

(a) Key management personnel compensation

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity is considered key management personnel.

The key management personnel compensation was $5,508,000 for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: $4,279,000).

(b) Transactions with related parties

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

Property legal advice provided by Osborn Law, a firm in which Director, T Lawler, is father-in-law to a Partner. Amounts paid in 2020: $353,461 (2019: $159,416).

Waste removal services provided by Veolia, a company of which Director, D Dean, was previously the CEO and Managing Director. Amounts paid in 2020: $21,288 (2019: $21,286).


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22. Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) Disclosures


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Gross aggregate income received from fundraising:

Donations and gifts - monetary & non- monetary

126

37

Total

126

37

Direct expenditure associated with fundraising:

(1)

(1)

Net fundraising surplus applied in the

following manner:

Existing client programs

125

36

Total cost of fundraising appeals / Gross proceeds from fundraising appeals:

0.8%

2.7%

23. Parent entity disclosures

As at and throughout the financial year ending 30 June 2020, the parent entity of the Group was Life Without Barriers.


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Statement of Financial Position

ASSETS

Current Assets

183,133

130,293

Non-current assets

79,753

55,972

TOTAL ASSETS

262,886

186,265

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

177,735

113,500

Non-current liabilities

32,667

21,873

TOTAL LIABILITIES

210,402

138,051

TOTAL FUNDS

52,483

50,892

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Total surplus/(deficit) for the year

5,317

(105)

Total comprehensive income for the year

1,496

775

As at reporting date the parent had contingent liabilities which are consistent with those stated in Note 19 and had commitments which are consistent with those stated in Note 18.

The parent has provided a guarantee in relation to the debts of its subsidiary, Family and Youth Therapeutic Services Limited for a period of at least 12 months following the signing of the 30 June 2020 statutory financial report of the subsidiary.


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24. Controlled entities

(a) Subsidiaries

(i) Family and Youth Therapeutic Services Limited

Family and Youth Therapeutic Services Limited, controlled by Life Without Barriers (Australia) was incorporated on 26 June 2015. This entity has two Directors. These Directors hold either management or director positions within Life Without Barriers (Australia). In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all inter-entity balances, transactions and income arising within the Group are eliminated in full.

In the year ended 30 June 2020, Family and Youth Therapeutic Services Limited contributed $AUD 339,114 (2019:$AUD 329,110) to revenue and the surplus was $AUD 8,223 (2019: Surplus $AUD 1,771).

(ii) LWB QLD SBB Limited

LWB QLD SBB Limited, controlled by Life Without Barriers (Australia) was incorporated on 13 March 2017. This entity has three Directors. These Directors hold either management or director positions within Life Without Barriers (Australia). In the year ended 30 June 2020, LWB QLD SBB Limited contributed $3,219,863 (2019: $3,456,867) to revenue and the surplus was $58,361 (2019: $118,906).

(iii) LWB Disability Services South Limited and LWB Disability Services Central Limited

On 22 February 2018, Life Without Barriers became the sole member of LWB Disability Services South Limited (LDSS) and LWB Disability Services Central Limited (LDSC).

LDSS has three Directors. These Directors hold either management or director positions within Life Without Barriers (Australia). In the year ended 30 June 2020, LDSS contributed $24,121,068 (2019: $25,727,305) to revenue and the surplus was $96,408 (2019: $118,906).

LDSC has three Directors. These Directors hold either management or director positions within Life Without Barriers (Australia). In the year ended 30 June 2020, LDSS contributed $26,330,583 (2019: $26,680,554) to revenue and the surplus was $113,470 (2019: $140,560).

(iv) DUO Services Limited

On 1 July 2017, the entity become a controlled entity of Life Without Barriers. All directors of the company are appointed by Life Without Barriers and are members of the Life Without Barriers Executive Leadership team. In the year ended 30 June 2020, DUO Services Limited contributed $15,129,184 (2019: $14,300,526) to revenue and the surplus was $548,098 (2019: $1,081,291).


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25. Equity accounted investees


30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Equity-accounted investees

Interest in joint venture Jobfind LWB Pty Ltd

1,305

441

Total equity-accounted investees

1,305

441

(a) Jobfind LWB Pty Limited

Jobfind LWB Pty Limited (known as JobLife) is a joint venture between Life Without Barriers and Angus Knight Pty Limited. JobLife combines the employment services experience of Angus Knight with the social purpose program experience of Life Without Barriers, to provide individually tailored support to partner Australian employers with job seekers with disability to help them find and thrive in sustainable work. The joint venture has five Directors, two of whom are Directors or Executive Management of Life Without Barriers (Australia). The entity was incorporated on 23 August 2017.

The joint venture made a profit of $2.3m (2018: $0.3m loss) for the year-ended 30 June 2020. The balance of loans to the joint venture from Life Without Barriers at 30 June 2020 was $0.5m. As the entity has returned to profitability and repaid

$100,000 of the loan balance in the financial year, prior year impairment expenses of $0.2m relating to the loan were reversed at 30 June 2020. The Group has accounted for its share of the after-tax profit of JobLife in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

(b) Assura Limited

Assura Limited was a joint venture between Life Without Barriers and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. The joint venture had four Directors, two of whom are Directors of Life Without Barriers (Australia). The entity was incorporated on 29 November 2016 and there were no transactions in this entity during the period since incorporation to 30 June 2020. The entity was deregistered on 22 July 2020.

26. ACNC Disclosure

The financial statements are for Life Without Barriers (the Company) and its controlled entities (the Group). Of the six companies in the Group, five are registered with the ACNC and Family and Youth Therapeutic Services Limited is an entity incorporated and registered in New Zealand.

The ACNC has permitted the joint reporting of the ACNC registered entiti

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