ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING COUNTRY FAMILIES THE SUPPORT MORE THAN YEARS

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1 20 18 ANNUAL REPORT MORE THAN 60 THEY YEARS OF GIVING COUNTRY FAMILIES THE SUPPORT NEED

2 CONTENTS ABOUT US ABOUT US 1 PRESIDENT S REPORT 2 THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS 3 OUR BRANCHES AND OFFICE BEARERS 4 LILIER LODGE, WAGGA WAGGA 6 HOW WE VE GROWN 8 KEEPING CONNECTED 9 MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10 OUR HIGHLIGHTS: DIRECTORS REPORT 14 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 18 AUDITOR S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 20 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT 21 WE VE GOT NSW COVERED 25 SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO NET RESULT 26 HOW TO GET INVOLVED 28 LIFE MEMBERS 29 Every country community, family and individual should have equitable access to cancer care and support services. Our mission is to assist country families affected by cancer by providing accommodation and practical support while building community based volunteer networks and raising awareness of inequities facing country people. At Can Assist we are committed to ensuring that all people in NSW, regardless of where they live, have access to cancer treatment and care. By providing support for accommodation and financial assistance to people from rural and regional NSW we ensure that country people are given the same opportunities and choices about the kind of treatment they receive as people in city centres. Our vision is that every country community, family and individual should have equitable access to cancer care and support services. Our values of equity, integrity, community and hope are the building blocks of all our activities. Just before Christmas, we received a request to assist a young man suffering from an aggressive cancer. He required a portable oxygen tank in order to travel for treatment. He spoke of the hot summers where he lived and said there were frequent power outages, leaving him afraid that his home oxygen system would not work without electricity. He was most grateful to receive assistance from us. Fantastic assistance during a very stressful time. Mr A, MANNING VALLEY This gentleman was in tears with all the help we gave him, he couldn t believe it. I said That s why we are doing what we are doing, everyone has their own story. Mr J, WAGGA WAGGA Mrs C, ORANGE BRANCH Can Assist helped me and my family with expenses and eased the financial burden. It was a great help and very much appreciated. Mrs N, DUBBO I can t thank you enough. It s just been so full-on the last two years thank you so much. A home away from home during the toughest of times for families. Wagga is blessed to have such a special place. Mr R, TEMORA I would like to express my gratitude for the financial and moral support we have received from Can Assist Hay. They work tirelessly to ensure that the journey of a cancer patient is made a little less confronting and it is amazing. Thank you for your continued support of myself and my family whilst undergoing treatment away from home. Mrs K, HAY CH, FINLEY CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

3 PRESIDENT S REPORT THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS Dear Friends, At Can Assist, our strength comes from our ability to work together. This 2018 Annual Report invites us to reflect deeply on your work grounded in the communities that matter to us. Thank you to all the branch volunteers across NSW working to advance the values and the vision and to the donors, who help support our efforts. This wonderful charity of Can Assist is truly a family, steeped in a proud history of 63 years. Thank you to my fellow volunteer board, Vicki Wade, Emma Phillips, Michael Jackson, Graeme Kruger and David Graham for devoting many hours this year to oversee the success of the governance of Can Assist. This wonderful charity of Can Assist is truly a family, steeped in a proud history of 63 years. A very humble and special thank you to Vicki Wade. Vicki is a member of the Griffith Branch and an active contributor for fundraising for the branch. Vicki leaves the board at this year s AGM, we are grateful for Vicki s contribution and tireless efforts. A special mention of her wise counsel as a Director since Director David Graham is moving from Moree to his home district of Wagga Wagga. As branch President of Can Assist Moree, David will be missed dearly. We look forward to both his and his dear family s safe arrival in Wagga Wagga. His valuable contribution to our Charity will continue, as a Director and a volunteer to the Wagga Wagga branch and Lilier Lodge. Thank you to the team at Lilier Lodge, to our volunteers and our joint venture partner CCNSW. As you read within these pages, the strong support for Lilier, and our expanded volunteer network has ensured the love and support for families will continue long into the future. Thank you to John Colvin and his family, who continues to serve as our patron. A wonderful family legacy, which we are proud to uphold. Thank you to SunRice, who graciously allow your Board to use the facilities of their Boardroom throughout the year. Recently I attended a funeral of someone very special and this poem was read in her honour as a volunteer to the Can Assist community. Beautiful words: Why be a volunteer: It s not for the money, it s not for the fame. It s not for any personal gain. It s just for love of fellowman. It s just to send a helping hand. That s something you cannot buy with wealth. It s not for the medals won with pride. It s for that feeling deep inside. It s that reward down in our heart. It s that feeling that you have been a part. Of helping others far and near that makes you be a volunteer. Vicki Meyer President We are incredibly lucky to have such a diverse group of financial supporters who share our vision. Each and every one of our supporters plays a vital role in enabling us to deliver our services to the people who need them most. Listed below are the trusts, foundations, government bodies, corporate and pro bono supporters, bequests and individual donors who have supported us in the 2017/18 financial year. Individual donors who have donated $1,000 or more are acknowledged by name. 000 Emergency Services Temora 1300 Wordswork Pty Ltd A Anderson Neil Ariah Park B&S Committee B Bathurst Cake Decorators Guild Bathurst Garden Club Bathurst Prostate Group BDCU Alliance Bank Beckers Family Funerals Berrima Dist. Indoor Bowling Association Berry Rural Co-op Society Bikers4Boobs Charity Run Temora Binalong Public School Boelgi Pastoral Co Bomaderry RSL Charity Trust Bowman Anne Bowral Country Women s Association Bowral Senior Citizens Welfare Association Bowral Women s Bowling Club Braithwaite Mark Browers Walk Bull Colin and Marg C CAF America Central Hotel Raffle Sellers CGM Fundraising Fund Choices Flooring Mittagong Clarence Colliery Employees Clarke Janine Club Taree Colvin John Commonwealth Bank Coleambally Commonwealth Bank Foundation Commonwealth Bank Guyra Commonwealth Bank Oberon Commonwealth Bank of Australia Centary Grant Conargo Hall Committee Conroy Frank Cootamundra Ex Servicemens Club Cootamundra Restorers Car Club Country Women s Association Vincentia Craft MD & CM Crain C Cudgegong Cruisers D Dean Woods Jam Night Deep Hole Fishing Club Deniliquin Florist Deniliquin Golf Club Deniliquin Rams Football and Netball Club Deniliquin Rovers Football and Netball Club Deniliquin Truck Show and Industry Expo Deniliquin West End Wine Walkabout Duncan Hill Properties and Ludo Dunedoo MPS Volunteer Group Duntryleague Golf Club Orange E E & D Gauntlet Trust Edward C Dunn Foundation Elephant and Castle Hotel Eleven FC Ernst and Young Foundation Essential Energy Evolution Mining F Fagg Gordon Faulder Richard FISH (Films in the Southern Highlands) Forshaw K G Glen Innes High School Yr 12 Glen Innes Opportunity Shop Globe Hotel Social Club Guyra Bowling Club H Harper June Herbert Smith Freehills Highlands Golf Club Highlands Singers HMJRLFC Hodges Veronica Homewood D I Illawarra Community Foundation Ivison Tessa J Jagger-Manners Josephine JCA Steel Fabrications K Katoomba and Upper Blue Mountains Bendigo Community Bank Kenny Martin Killarney Bike Classic L Leahey Tony and Lorie Leura Gardens Festival Committee Levins Family Foundation Liefting Family Trust Lions Club Coleambally Lions Club Cootamundra Lions Club Temora Lithgow Workmens Club LJ Hooker Lithgow LNCB NSW Women Bowlers Past Presidents Association Loveday Oliver M Mackay Mark Martin Wayne and Jan Meyer Vicki Miller Steve and Julie Mirool Silo Kick Challenge Estate of the Late David Morrice Moss Vale Campdraft Inc N National Servicemen s Association Southern Highlands O Oberon Council Oberon Tigers Rugby League Club OES Lithgow P Perpetual Foundation Perthville Mens Group Uniting Church Purtill Neville and Debbie Q Quota International Bathurst Branch Quota International Temora Branch R RedBerry Quilters Regency Ramblers Car Club Regional Australia Bank Guyra Riverina Fishing Classic Apex Club Rotary Club Cootamundra Rotary Club of Berry Inc Rotary Club of Goulburn Mulwaree Rotary Narrabri S S & C Sports Club Lady Bowlers Shoalhaven 000 Ball Committee Shoalhaven VW Club Sidney Myer Fund & the Myer Foundation Smiles Robyn Sore Butts Ride Southern Highlands Bridge Club Strawberry Fields Music Group Pty Ltd T Taree Tastefest Estate of the Late Phillip Templeman Tour De Rocks V Vale Ladies Club W Wagga Wagga City Council Wallerawang Warriors Football Club Walsh & Blair Lawyers Ward A West Wyalong Anglers Club West Wyalong Lions Club Whyte Seymour Women s Wellness Fund 2 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

4 OUR BRANCHES AND OFFICE BEARERS BRANCH PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Ardlethan Anne Henry Narelle Miell Jennifer Smyth Armidale Carol Higginbottom Kerrie Parsons Kerrie-Anne Pearson Balranald Jenny Blake Kirstyn Simpson Karen Norfolk Bathurst Genevieve Croaker Christine Bruce Val Rosconi Bega Valley Wendy Winson John Winson Brenda Montgomery Blayney Elizabeth Russ Susan Scott Margaret Matthews Blue Mountains Paul Eastment Brenda Heffernan Brenda Heffernan Coleambally Heather Hogan Penny Young Sue Hardy Condobolin Judy Price Laura Tickle Robyn Ries Cootamundra Beverly Withers Colleen Flynn Gloria Harris Deniliquin Kellie Crossley Paul O Donnell Danielle Scoullar Dubbo Frances Ellis Prudence Thompson Geraldine McMahon Dunedoo Philip Wentworth-Brown Hazel McMillan Julie Rowbotham Eurobodalla Allan McKendry Kim Young Cara Young Finley Janene Horneman Suellyn Staff Colleen Rockliff Forbes Maureen Field Maree Schrader John Schrader Glen Innes Maryn Burgess Maryn Burgess Paul Withers Goulburn & District Ian McMurdo Pauline McMurdo Bonita Armstrong Grenfell Juanita Bunn Andrew Hooper Michelle Rohan Griffith Olga Forner Ronald Anson Cassandra Turner Gundagai Phillip Smith Judith Pigram Anne Tickner Gunnedah Linda Lee Kate Knight Margaret Stevens Guyra Lyn Skinner Suzanne Adams Wendy Jackson Harden- Murrumburrah Monica O Connor Maryanne Fitzgerald Maxine Davis Hay Rebecca Bunyan Rebecca Bunyan Jane Griffiths Hillston Valerie Burgess Jenny Rose Jenny Moran Junee Natalie Phillips Maree Manning Graham Besley BRANCH PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Leeton Phyllis Guthrie Margaret Baulch Judy McLean Lithgow Maree Statham Lesley Townsend Ellen Staines Lockhart Kathleen Goodwin Stephen Goodwin John Irons Manning Valley Leanne Newman Bonita Lindfield Anne-Louise Jones Mid North Coast Jenny Smith Jenny Smith Jenny Smith Moree David Graham Naomi Burger Donna Boughton Mudgee James Pirie Janette Pirie Cheryl Stuart Narrabri Amanda Wales Jennifer Grant Neila Bourke Narrandera Marcelle Steele Neta Close Jean Charles Nyngan Lynette Webster Merrill Peterson Jenny Griffiths Oberon Brenda Armstrong Julie Booth Jenny McCarthy Orange Shirley Doherty Helen Corby Jennifer Bowen Parkes Narelle Schulze Adrianne Brown Patricia Bailey Peak Hill Sue Strahorn Pauline Allen Anne O Leary Shoalhaven Raymond Davey Raymond Davey David Boyle Southern Highlands Terence Hughes Michael Walker Jann Wadsworth Tamworth Jillian Grey Jillian Grey Jillian Grey Temora Janelle Green Kenneth Smith Lynn Hegarty Tocumwal Len Soule Gail Horan Margery Boyce Tumbarumba Marilyn Gilbert Robert Ayliffe Martin Brown Tumut Jan Sturt Wendy Symons Debbie Robinson Ungarie Kylie Ward Peter Ward Carol Rattey Uralla Lyn Welbourn Mary Ann Munsie Vicki McLean Wagga Wagga John Nixon Kevin Nisbet Hayden Minchin Werris Creek Jeanette Marr Yvonne Woods Warren Brown West Wyalong Darlene Lamb Jodie Quinn Julie Anthoness Yass Valley Melina Waters Geoffrey Frost Geoffrey Frost Young-Boorowa Penelope Nuthall Kaylene Windsor Gail Hanigan 4 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

5 LILIER LODGE WAGGA WAGGA Lilier Lodge is managed by Margaret Dalmau and assisted by Alison Casnave the Admin/ Bookkeeper, three casual Cleaners Greg, Frances and Heidi, and a small dedicated team of volunteers who have passionately provided an essential service to country cancer patients and their families. This year 1,347 people were accommodated in our facility, a 29.5% increase on the previous year. But we haven t stopped there, continual improvement has happened in all sorts of ways and with the kind generosity of local companies, organisations and volunteers. The removal in November of 72 conifer trees from around the perimeter of Lilier Lodge allowed us to brighten our views and provide more outdoor space. Thanks to the three tree companies Andrew Hamilton Riverina Tree Services, Kendells Tree Services, D&K Tree Services, and crane operator Riverina Crane Services, for their excellent work, all of which was provided free of charge. Continual improvement has happened in all sorts of ways and with the kind generosity of local companies, organisations and volunteers. Vounteers during the Garden Working Bee. Our new barbeque area proved by the Wagga Men s Shed. We started the year with new hallway blinds courtesy of West Wyalong Sew n Save, who were able to arrange a 50% discount with the supplier. The donation of The Honda Foundation Car in January has made all our guest stays a little easier, assisting them to access appointments, go shopping and have outings. Wagga Wagga Men s Shed members. Alison and Margaret with some of the tree removal workers. A volunteer during the Garden Working Bee. Lilier s hallway is looking great with the new blinds intalled. THIS YEAR The removal of conifers underway on the Liler Lodge perimeter. 1,347 on The donation of the Honda Foundation Car has helped to make our guest s stay a little easier. people were accommodated in our facility, a 29.5% increase the previous year A Garden Working Bee was held in May to plant native trees where the conifers were taken out and saw a number of volunteers and guests spend a day in our garden putting in 50 donated plants. The Lilier Lodge Volunteer Program started in February We now have a small team of ten dedicated volunteers to assist us at Lilier Lodge, with everything from cooking, driving guests, answering phones, photocopying, and gardening. The Wagga Men s Shed provided Lilier Lodge with a great new BBQ bench area, making it more attractive and allowing us to utilise our BBQ area all year round. The Guest Dinner program which commenced early 2017 has been well received by all guests. So much so that the dinners are becoming a social highlight for The community support for the lodge and its guests continues to go from strength to strength. our guests. It has also created opportunities for community groups to make use of our facilities and to support and give back to Lilier Lodge and our guests. The program s success has various local community groups hosting dinners on a weekly basis. The community support for the lodge and its guests continues to go from strength to strength. We sincerely thank all the individuals and groups that have supported Lilier Lodge over the year and had such a positive impact on our guests. We look forward to your continued support in the year to come. 6 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

6 HOW WE VE GROWN KEEPING CONNECTED The strength of Can Assist lies in its 55 strong branch network. Covering the length and breadth of NSW, these grass root volunteer branches are the reason why Can Assist has been so successful for so many years in assisting those in need. The selfless great work, within each branch, undertaken by our volunteers in looking after people in their community reflects and confirms the values we uphold of equity, integrity, community and hope. event notifications last financial year there were 435 notified branch events and 55 notified community events. Branch events included music or trivia nights, Melbourne cup lunches, football games, secret garden lunches and car shows; community events included debutant balls, Mexican fiestas, dancing with the stars and Gold Days. It is a testament to each branch s footprint that local businesses and communities support Can Assist so generously. Our Community The selfless great work, within each branch, undertaken by our volunteers in looking after people in their community reflects and confirms the values we uphold of equity, integrity, community and hope. The first country branch was formed in Forbes in January Since then our representation in regional communities continues to grow. Over the last year, we have welcomed two new branches, Can Assist Finley and Can Assist Tocumwal. As in 1956, it usually takes a personal experience of cancer or a specific interest for a new branch to form and we welcome and thank these branches in joining. Unfortunately, the need for assistance has not abated with over two million dollars in assisted payments made by our branches this last financial year. Through our branch network, we continue to assist in lifting the burden on country families who face reduced income and increased expenses because of their cancer diagnosis. The heavy lifting of fundraising is commendable by all branches especially as NSW has faced the ongoing tough drought conditions. The enthusiasm in planning and running events is respected and congratulated. All up, we received 490 Whilst all our tireless volunteers are worthy of recognition, there has been special recognition and thanks to those that have provided 10 years plus service. For those who have provided support beyond normal expectations we have extended honorary membership for all that they have done for Can Assist and within their communities. The Board were uplifted by their visit to Narrandera in May. Fourteen branches from across the Riverina gathered to meet the board members and discuss the efforts and challenges of the organisation and come up with ideas on how to survive into the future. The board thoroughly enjoys and benefits enormously from this contact with the branches and looks forward to future and continuing opportunities to do so. We thank our Can Assist branches for their solid support, and each volunteer for giving themselves selflessly to assist ensuring we remain present, relevant and meaningful to each community. Narrandera Board and Regional Meeting in May. 8 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

7 MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gabrielle Cusak Graeme Kruger Director since 2014 resigned August Gabrielle Cusack works in local government and is the Executive Officer of the Canberra Region Joint Organisation, which is a network including councils across South East NSW and the ACT. Gabrielle has a myriad of life experiences and has had an amazing career; working and living in the United States, as well as developing countries such as East Timor and the Solomon Islands. She has also worked in Federal politics as an adviser in the portfolio of regional development and local government. Gabrielle lives in Boorowa, South East NSW. She is passionate about economic development and identifying opportunities to grow rural and regional communities. Graeme moved to Australia in 2012 from New Zealand and took over the position of RGA Executive Director in Graeme has a post graduate qualification in conservation management and has extensive General Management and Governance experience ranging across the private and public sectors. His work history has spanned National Park Management, Marketing, Property and the Development sectors. He is well versed at working in competitive commercial environments through to membership and volunteer based organisations in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Graeme is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. David Graham Vicki Meyer David was born and raised in the Riverina town of Coolamon. Being raised in the country, he has a strong understanding of country communities and their struggle in reaching and receiving day to day medical care. David has been a director of Can Assist for four years. David is the Warehousing and Procurement Manager for the Moree Plains Shire and has held the role of President at Can Assist Moree Branch for the last five years. David s strong ethical backgrounds and beliefs have seen him be involved with numerous fundraising committees, clubs and charities. Among his club memberships, he has served as the President of Moree Lions Club, St Edwards Parents and Friends Association, St. Joseph s Parents and Friends Association and Secretary Coolamon Rovers Football Club. Vicki has 30 years experience in Agribusiness throughout NSW Riverina and is partner and Chief Executive Officer of Deniliquin Freighters. Her career encompasses Transport Operations Manager and Pivot Agent (grain trading and fertiliser); assigned at corporate level on Business Alignment Project Pivot Melbourne; Bendigo Bank Head Office Special Projects; setting up Community Banks Vic regional and metropolitan; Business Manager specialising in Change Management and business re-alignment. Vicki has previously been a director of Bendigo Community Bank Coleambally; Griffith Business Enterprise Centre and Murray Irrigation Limited. She was the Chairman of Homes Out West (NFP) and Deniliquin Council Finance and Audit. Vicki holds a private pilot licence, is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors, has completed Masters of the Boardroom and is a member of the Association of Certified International Grain Trading Company, Fraud Examiners. Michael Jackson Michael has a family owned farming and grazing enterprise which operates in the and prospective agriculture clients. He holds a Directorship with a small PDF company which Jim Phelan Guyra, Tamworth and Narromine districts. Michael is the Deputy Chair of Can assist and was part of the Finance and Audit Committee. He is the principal and owner of 3 Stock & Station/Real Estate businesses and a fuel and oil distribution company which are all based in Northern NSW. Michael has over 30 years invests in evolving internet companies and successfully helped one of those companies secure an ASX listing in Michael is a keen sportsman and has competed at a high level including playing hockey at last year s World Masters Games, held in Auckland. Michael is married to Wendy and has a son Matthew. Director since 2014 resigned November Jim has significant financial experience in the private and public sectors as well as being a Board Director and Company Secretary for several multinational engineering firms over the last decade. For 5.5 years until April 2014, Jim was a key executive on of NSW Health Infrastructure and its subsequent ongoing operations. In addition Jim was Chairman of the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) from June and a Director since Since 2014, Jim has been Secretary of Northern Sydney Committee Men of League. experience providing key services for existing the team responsible for the establishment 10 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

8 OUR HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Emma Phillips Emma has had a long career in Global owning properties in both Bathurst and Banking, working in both Sydney and New Cowra. She continues to have strong links to York for Citibank, ABN AMRO and Royal rural NSW and understands the importance Bank of Scotland. As a Managing Director of supporting rural communities, their wellbeing and access to appropriate medical she was primarily involved in working with large corporates in developing their risk support. In addition to this Emma has management strategies with respect to ongoing involvement in her local community their exposures to currency, interest rates and sporting associations. Emma holds a and commodities. Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Emma has a strong affinity with the land Company Directors. and rural centres with her family previously Dan Taylor Director since 2015 resigned November Dan s relationship with Can Assist Dan is Director and the CEO of spans over 10 years, first as a volunteer Alpin Advisory, a deals, performance and at the Jean Colvin Hospital to his current strategy firm focussing on small to medium position as a Director and Secretary, enterprises. Dan has over 20 years and most recently as Acting Treasurer. experience as a chartered accountant and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. $3.39m Was earned by our members from fundraising $2.03m Was given in financial assistance 1,347 9% Increase in assistance on the previous year 2,576 Members supported our work people were accommodated at Lilier Lodge, a 29.5% increase on the previous year Vicki Wade Vicki was born in Griffith and raised on her parent s farm at Rankins Springs, where her parents continue to farm today. She undertook most of her secondary education in Bathurst, completing year 12 at Griffith High School. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Canberra where she lived for 23 years working in both the private and public sectors prior to finding her career niche in the law. She returned to Griffith in 1996 and commenced with Noyce Salmon & D Aquino in She was made Partner in Her country based legal practice, is quite varied. While located in Griffith, she travels to Coleambally twice a month to attend clients. Vicki s previous Board experience is that of NEI (Ningana Griffith) who provide support, accommodation and work opportunities for people within the community with disabilities. Vicki has been a member of the Griffith Branch of Can Assist for a number of years. In 2010, Vicki was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. She travelled to Sydney for surgery (twice) and for radiation treatment at Macquarie University Hospital. 489 Local community events were registered with us throughout the year 80% Average occupancy at Lilier Lodge 12 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

9 DIRECTORS REPORT Your directors present the company s financial report for the year ended 30 June Directors The name of each person who has been a director during the period and to the date of this report, together with particulars of their qualifications and experience are: Ms V Meyer Appointed Director in June Appointed President and Chair in August Occupation Chief Executive Officer. Mr M Jackson Appointed Director in August Appointed Vice President in December Occupation Businessman, agricultural real estate, livestock & consulting. Mr D Graham Appointed Director in Occupation Manager. Mr G Kruger Appointed Director in Appointed Vice President in December Occupation Managing Director. Ms E Phillips Appointed Director in August Occupation Business Woman, Banker. Ms V Wade Appointed Director in June Occupation Solicitor. Ms G Cusack Appointed Director in August Resigned August Occupation Chief Executive Officer. Mr J Phelan Appointed Director in August Appointed Treasurer in December Resigned as Treasurer in December Resigned November Occupation Finance Director. Mr D Taylor Appointed Director in December Appointed Secretary in February Appointed Acting Treasurer in December Resigned November Occupation Chartered Accountant. The Directors and the Secretary have been in office since the start of the 12-month period to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. Principal Activities The principal activities of the company during the course of the period were: (a) to assist cancer patients and their families; (b) charitable fund-raising operations conducted by the Company s committees and country branches to ensure continued assistance for cancer patients, their families and carers; (c) the operation of Lilier Lodge in Wagga Wagga, in partnership with the Cancer Council of NSW, to provide accommodation for cancer patients and their families in the Riverina District; Review of Operations and Results The surplus for the year ended 30 June 2018 was $950,473 compared with a surplus of $408,436 for the year ended 30 June This increase of $542,037 when compared to the prior year is mainly attributed to an increase in revenue of $654,436. Revenue totalled $4,702,747 reflecting an increase of $654,436 when compared to the prior year. This increase is mainly attributed to an increase in fundraising ($298,530), managed funds distribution ($166,649) and donation income ($61,510) Operating expenses were $3,752,274 that is an increase of $112,399 when compared with the prior year. This was due to an increase in client assistance of $194,233 and employee expenses $58,403, offset by a reduction in fundraising expenses ($110,677). Matters Subsequent to the end of the Financial Year No other matters or circumstances have arisen since year-end, which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years. Members Liability The entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is an entity limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $5 each towards meeting any outstanding amounts and obligations of the entity. At 30 June 2018, the collective liability of 2826 members was $14,130. Short and Long Term Objectives Can Assist s primary short term objectives are the continued focus and promotion of Can Assist s mission to assist rural and regional cancer patients; providing clear and relevant operational support for existing branches to maximise their fundraising efforts and support their assistance capabilities; supporting the establishment of new branches and promoting fundraising, receipt of grants and donations. Community visits to rural and regional New South Wales during the past 12 months and continued consultation with members and volunteers across the organisation has seen significant progress in developing greater reach for our financial assistance and practical support. Our newest branches being Tocumwal, Wagga Wagga and Finley. By meeting these objectives, Can Assist delivers a sustainable business model, focused on further developing and enhancing our extensive branch network and community support. Our long-term objective is to continue to raise awareness of the inequities for country people dealing with cancer and grow both the group and individual support including grants, government, corporate, community and philanthropic support, in order for Can Assist to continue providing the financial assistance and practical support. Auditors Independence Declaration The lead auditor s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2018 has been received and can be found on page 20 of these Financial Statements. 14 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

10 Directors Meetings The number of Directors meetings and the number of meetings attended by each of the Directors during the period was: Aug Oct Nov March May Number held* Number attended Vicki Meyer yes yes yes yes yes 5 5 Michael Jackson yes yes yes yes yes 5 5 David Graham yes yes yes yes yes 5 5 Graeme Kruger yes apology yes yes yes 5 4 Emma Phillips yes yes yes yes yes 5 5 Vicki Wade yes yes yes apology apology 5 3 Dan Taylor yes yes yes n/a n/a 3 3 Gabrielle Cusack yes n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 1 Jim Phelan apology apology yes n/a n/a 3 1 *Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the Committee during the period. Signed in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of Directors at Sydney, NSW Responsible Persons Declaration In the opinion of the responsible persons of Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales (the Company): (a) the Company is not public accountable; (b) the financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 7 to 23* are in accordance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Company s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013; and (c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the responsible persons: V Meyer Director President G Kruger Director and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee Dated: 15 November 2018 V Meyer Director President G Kruger Director and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee Dated 30 October 2018 * The complete 2018 financial statements including all note disclosures are available 16 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. at or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

11 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the year ended 30 June 2018 In AUD Revenue 4,702,747 4,048,311 Audit and accounting fees (36,959) (37,228) Client assistance expenses (2,053,169) (1,858,936) Depreciation and amortization (90,863) (93,897) Atrium management fee (58,514) (52,372) Employee expenses (736,543) (678,140) Finance costs (3,770) (3,925) Fundraising expenses* (270,188) (380,865) Grant expenses** (20,655) Insurance expenses (34,280) (45,391) Legal expenses (47,456) Rental expenses**** (75,920) (61,415) Repairs and maintenance (6,165) (5,077) Other expenses*** (385,903) (354,518) Profit before income tax 950, ,436 Income tax expense Profit for the year 950, ,436 Other comprehensive income Unrealised gain/(loss) on available-for sale assets 342, ,795 Revaluation gain/(loss) on fixed assets 546,434 Total comprehensive income for the year 1,838, ,231 * Fundraising expenses comprises of expenditure across all 55 branches. ** Grant expenses comprises of grant acquittal expense for 2015 FACHSIA/DSS Volunteer money received. *** Other expenses includes but is not limited to consulting fees, board travel fees, computer expenses, staff recruitment costs, utilities and other administration costs. **** The straight-lining impact of any lease incentives such as rent free periods and discounted rent periods received over the course of any rental agreements has been deemed inconsequential in the current year. Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 30 June 2018 In AUD Retained earnings Avalable-forsale assets reserve Revaluation reserve Balance at 1 July ,477,742 (645,523) 17,832,219 Profit for the year 408, ,436 Other comprehensive Income Unrealised gain on available-for-sale assets 137, ,795 Total comprehensive Income 408, , ,231 Balance at 30 June ,886,178 (507,728) 18,378,450 Balance at 1 July ,886,178 (507,728) 18,378,450 Profit for the year 950, ,473 Other comprehensive Income Unrealised gain on available-for-sale assets 342, ,033 Revaluation gain/(loss) on fixed assets 546, ,434 Total comprehensive Income 950, , ,434 1,838,940 Balance at 30 June ,836,651 (165,695) 546,434 20,217,390 Total Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2018 In AUD Assets Cash and cash equivalents 7,838,182 7,116,963 Trade and other receivables 699, ,135 Other assets 27,967 35,901 Total current assets 8,565,780 7,675,999 Available for sale financial assets 10,232,539 9,825,850 Property, plant and equipment 1,553,287 1,067,710 Total non-current assets 11,785,826 10,893,560 Total assets 20,351,606 18,569,559 Liabilities Trade and other payables 80, ,007 Provisions 53,871 41,102 Total current liabilities 134, ,109 Total liabilities 134, ,109 Net assets 20,217,390 18,378,450 Equity Available for sale assets (165,695) (507,728) Fixed asset revaluation reserve 546,434 Retained Earnings 19,836,651 18,886,178 Total equity 20,217,390 18,378,450 Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 30 June 2018 In AUD Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers 3,756,359 3,570,392 Payment to suppliers and employees (3,714,633) (3,911,693) Dividends received 54,336 55,520 Bank charges (3,770) Interest received 119, ,680 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 211,876 (178,101) Cash flows from investing activities Payments for plant and equipment and intangibles (30,007) (8,267) Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments 604, ,373 Payments for available-for-sale investments (64,656) (57,610) Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 509, ,496 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 721, ,395 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,116,963 6,745,568 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 7,838,182 7,116, CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

12 AUDITOR S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT Auditor s Independence Declaration under subdivision 60-C section of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 To: the directors of Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 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. To the members of Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales Report on the audit of the Financial Report Qualified Opinion We have audited the Financial Report, of the Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales (the Company). In our opinion except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified opinion section of our report, the accompanying Financial Report of the Company is in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Act 2012, including: i. giving a true and fair view of the Company s financial position as at 30 June 2018, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year ended on that date; and ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation KPMG The Financial Report comprises: i. Statement of financial position as at 30 June ii. Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, Statement of changes in equity, and Statement of cash flows for the year then ended. Jonathan Rudman Partner Parramatta, 15 November 2018 iii. Notes including a summary of significant accounting policies. iv. Directors declaration. Basis for Qualified opinion Fundraising and donation revenue in the form of cash donations are a significant source of fundraising and donation revenue for the Company. The Company has determined that it is not practicable to maintain controls over the collection of cash donations prior to entry into its financial records. Accordingly, as the evidence available to us regarding fundraising and donation revenue from this source was limited, our audit procedures with respect to cash donations was restricted to the amounts recorded in the financial records. We therefore are unable to express an opinion whether the cash donations to the Company, reported in the accompanying Financial Report is complete. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified opinion. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the ACNC Act 2012 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 20 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

13 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT Other information Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor s Report. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information. The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor s Report was the Directors report. Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor s Report we have nothing to report. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. As described in the Basis for Qualified opinion section above, we were unable to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about the completeness of cash donations. Accordingly, we are unable to conclude whether or not the other information is materially misstated with respect to this matter. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The Directors are responsible for: i. Preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosures Requirements and the ACNC. ii. Preparing the Financial Report in accordance with Section 24(2) of the Charitable Fundraising (NSW) Act 1991 and Regulations. iii. Implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. iv. Assessing the Company s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report Our objective is: i. to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and ii. to issue an Auditor s Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report. As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: i. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. ii. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the Audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the registered Company s internal control. iii. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors. iv. Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the registered Company s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our Auditor s Report to the related disclosures in the Financial Report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our Auditor s Report. However, future events or conditions may cause the registered Company to cease to continue as a going concern. v. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the Financial Report, including the disclosures, and whether the Financial Report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the Directors committee members of the registered Company regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 22 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

14 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT WE VE GOT NSW COVERED In addition we have: Since 1955, Can Assist s network of branches have grown to over 55. These branches raise vital funds to provide direct support to those in their local communities affected by cancer. The Sydney office raises funds for all those who live in a community without a local Can Assist branch. i. Obtained an understanding of the internal control structure for fundraising appeal activities. ii. Examined on a test basis of evidence supporting compliance with the accounting and associated record keeping requirements for fundraising appeal activities pursuant to the Acts and Regulations. We have not audited on a continuous basis the accounting records relied upon for reporting on fundraising appeal activities. These do not necessarily reflect accounting adjustments after the event or normal year-end financial adjustments required for the preparation of Financial Report such as accruals, prepayments, provisioning and valuations. Opinion pursuant to the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW) 1991 In our opinion, except for the possible effects of matter described in the basis for qualified opinion paragraph: i. the Financial Report gives a true and fair view of the Company s financial result of fundraising appeal activities for the financial year ended 30 June 2018; ii. the Financial Report has been properly drawn up, and the associated records have been properly kept for the period from 01 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW) 1991 and Regulations; iii. money received as a result of fundraising appeal activities conducted during the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 has been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW) 1991 and Regulations; and iv. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. KPMG Jonathan Rudman Partner 15 November 2018 Due to travel and accommodation expenses, it can easily cost a country family affected by cancer up to five times more than a city family just to access treatment. The reality is that many country mums and dads simply can t afford treatment, let alone the weeks spent away from their family and work. RICHARD LAMB, MUDGEE Balranald Being a member of our local Can Assist branch gives me the opportunity to meet and greet so many people who have been affected by cancer. Our fund raising is ongoing to give most valued assistance to our local residents who are cancer suffers. It is so rewarding. Nyngan NOELA WILLIAMS, LITHGOW Dubbo Narrabri Gunnedah Werris Creek Dunedoo Moree Uralla Guyra Tamworth Peak Hill Mudgee Condobolin Parkes Hillston Forbes Orange Bathurst Ungarie Lithgow Blayney West Wyalong Blue Mountains Grenfell Oberon Hay Griffith Ardlethan Sydney Young-Boorowa Leeton Temora Southern Highlands Cootamundra Coleambally Harden Murrumburrah Narrandera Junee Shoalhaven Wagga Wagga Goulburn & District Deniliquin Lockhart Yass Valley Gundagai Finley Tumut Tocumwal Tumbarumba Glen Innes Armidale Mid North Coast Manning Valley Eurobodalla Bega Valley 24 CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT or upon request by ing admin@canassist.com.au. CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT

15 SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO NET RESULT Net Profit Before Net Profit/(Loss) Net Profit/(Loss) Net Profit Before Net Profit/(Loss) Net Profit/(Loss) Client Assistance Client Assistance Client Assistance Client Assistance Branch $ $ $ $ Branch $ $ $ $ Ardlethan 20, , , ,998 Armidale 61, , , ,058 Balranald 12, , , ,477 Bathurst 26, , , ,351 Bega Valley 63, , , ,322 Blayney 20, , ,906 Blue Mountains 8, , , ,663 Coleambally 44, , , ,966 Condobolin 20, , , ,220 Cootamundra 69, , , ,126 Deniliquin 57, , , ,742 Dubbo 35, , , ,081 Dunedoo 18, , , ,046 Eurobodalla 20, , , ,500 Finley 10, , Forbes 166, , , ,544 Glen Innes 20, , , ,715 Goulburn & District 52, , , ,304 Grenfell 4, , , ,910 Griffith 193, , , ,890 Gundagai 16, , , ,113 Gunnedah 35, , , ,203 Guyra 27, , , ,657 Harden-Murrumburrah 23, , , ,851 Hay 251, , , ,114 Hillston 31, , ,803 Junee 120, , , ,829 Leeton 82, , , Lithgow 72, , , ,207 Lockhart 6, , , Manning Valley 82, , , ,175 Mid North Coast , , ,373 Moree 21, , ,796 Mudgee 74, , , ,795 Narrabri 7, , , ,933 Narrandera 77, , , ,324 Nyngan 15, , , ,796 Oberon 33, , , ,544 Orange 33, , , ,898 Parkes 280, , , ,989 Peak Hill 16, , , ,663 Shoalhaven 37, , , ,200 Southern Highlands 92, , , ,492 Tamworth 25, , , ,944 Temora 78, , , ,675 Tocumwal 1, , Tumbarumba 19, , , ,620 Tumut 82, , , ,434 Ungarie 4, , , ,581 Uralla 24, , , ,170 Wagga Wagga 48, , , ,988 Werris Creek 34, , , ,259 West Wyalong 113, , , ,259 Yass Valley 103, , , ,754 Young-Boorowa 51, , , , CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT CAN ASSIST ANNUAL REPORT