2008 EW Tipping Annual Report and calendar

LEADERSHIP: THE TIME IS NOW! 

Our PURPOSE 

The EW Tipping Foundation is a non-profit organisation supporting 

individuals, families, and communities throughout Victoria. 

The Foundation began as a disability organisation 

and maintains a strong focus in this area, while also undertaking 

projects and services in children, family 

and older person’s services. 

Peter enjoys himself at the annual EW Tipping Foundation Christmas barbecue 

Together with our network partners (Vista and i-GAIN Quality Learning), 

and our project partners, we provide: 

• support to people of any age with a disability, including physical, 

intellectual, sensory or psychiatric, including people with 

acquired brain injury 

• support to people who are ageing (eg frail aged, dementia) 

• support to children requiring out-of-home or crisis care 

• support to families and other carers who need respite 

• accredited training 

• leadership development 

We focus on the individual. We work with one person at a 

time to learn what it is they want to do in their life, and 

support them to achieve it. 

We also work to change attitudes and raise community 

expectations so that everyone, no matter what their ability, 

is welcomed in the community. 

The Foundation’s vision is independence, choice and 

community for all. 

EW Tipping Foundation: 2008 Annual Report and 2009 Calendar 2

HIGHLIGHTS of our year 

Together with the people we support and the communities we 

work with, 2008 has been a year of achievement for our network. 

We have: 

• increased the number of people we support by over 60% 

• completed construction of the Moorabool Respite Facility at Bacchus 

Marsh, and have begun offering respite to families in the region (p.24) 

• developed our Hub and Spoke model. By cooperating and sharing 

resources with local community organisations we increase our 

combined efficiency and strengthen our shared vision 

and missions (p.30) 

• developed an alliance with i-GAIN Quality Learning, a Gippsland 

organisation which provides training, disability support and leadership 

programs (p.6) 

• substantially increased our support, through Vista, providing 

support to children requiring crisis support and out-of-home care, 

including sibling groups 

• fostered community capital through a low-cost loan 

to the Frankston Peninsula Carers Group for their new 

accommodation facility at Hastings (p.10) 

• provided support to older carers through the Ageing Carers 

Initiative, the National Respite for Carers Program and 

the new Respite for Older Carers project in four regions 

(pp.8 & 28) 

• continued with our innovative auspiced projects such as 

DirectLife, Yoorooga and WinAccom (p.20) 

• received a grant from the Victorian Government’s 

Sustainability Fund for our innovative SustainAbility Project, 

which fosters environmental action for people with disabilities 

living in group housing (p.12) 

• continued our support of National Disability Services and 

Disability Professionals Victoria 

• introduced our Leadership Development Program (p.4) 

The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC, 

officially opened the Moorabool Respite Facility on 

28 August. The Governor and Mrs de Kretser are 

pictured (left) with Richard Dent, CEO and Astro from 

the Puppy Raising Program; (above) the Governor is 

pictured with Andrea Jacka, Moorabool Team Leader, 

and respite service user, Vonkie. 

The importance of QUALITY 

One of the most important aspects of our organization is our focus on 

providing quality services for the people we support. 

This focus on quality enables us to identify and meet the needs of the people 

we support and measure their satisfaction with our services. 

Early in 2008, we appointed Rebecca Bradshaw and Sarah Wright, 

who form our Systems and Quality team. “Our aim is to always support 

the achievement of the best possible outcomes for people we 

support,” Sarah said. 

“Quality is about the people we support, their families, our staff and 

systems,” said Rebecca. “Quality is everyone’s business.” 



Our Team of LEADERS 

We are able to deliver high quality services 

to people we support because of our great 

staff team. 

Staff achievements and leadership in 2008 include: 

• Ashleigh Wilkie, EWTF disability support 

worker, received the University of Ballarat 

Vice Chancellor Award at her graduation 

• Mandy Littlehales, EWTF team leader, had 

her image and story in the “Care to make a 

Difference” exhibition by the Victorian Council 

of Social Services 

• Jenny Hammett, i-GAIN Chief Executive 

Officer, received the Department of Human 

Services Ethel Temby Scholarship to study 

community inclusion of people with disabilities 

in North America 

• Carolynne Smith, EWTF Area Manager, 

and Caroline Sarah, EWTF Ageing 

Carers Initiative Coordinator, both 

received NDS Distinguished Service 

Awards for their outstanding 

contribution. Carolynne has 

challenged traditional cultures and 

models in Shared Supported 

Accommodation; and Caroline has 

galvanised the families and carers 

she works with in this multi-agency 

project through the ‘power of 

story-telling’ and shared 

experiences. 

Congratulations to all these individuals, 

and to all our staff for their work 

throughout the year. 

Leadership Development Program 2008 

Our inaugural Leadership Development Program 2008 

has allowed 10 of our leadership team to hear from 

leaders across the community such as Ann Barker 

MP; Kellie Watson, Sustainability Victoria; Richard 

Bluck, Executive Director Leadership Victoria; 

Professor Rob Adams, Urban Design Melbourne 

Caroline Sarah and 

Carolynne Smith, 

winners of 2008 

NDS Distinguished 

Service Awards. 

Ashleigh Wilkie, who is a direct 

support worker at two of our 

Ballarat houses, has been studying 

case management, a Diploma in 

Community Service Management, 

and Certificate IV in Aged Care. 

She also has Certificates IV in 

Alcohol and Drugs, Youth Work, 

Mental Health and Disability. 

She says working at EW Tipping 

Foundation is challenging and 

enjoyable. “I like helping people 

out and see them achieve things, 

and know that I have been a part 

of it,” she said. 

Leadership Program participants had fun 

while learning about environmental issues 

during their field trip to CERES Community 

Environment Park. 

City Council. Our emerging leaders have found the 

seven sessions stimulating, inspiring and challenging: 

“Our speakers have brought a wealth of knowledge, 

skill and experiences to share with us. The program 

has developed my confidence in my role as a leader. 

It has been insightful and inspiring.” 


Our FINANCES 

The EW Tipping Foundation, in 

conjunction with Vista (formerly Victorian 

Person Centred Services) and i-GAIN 

Quality Learning, provides support to 

over 1300 people across Victoria. 

The Foundation continues to be in 

good financial health. Payments to the 

Foundation and network partners from 

Government, from people choosing us 

to provide their services, from donors 

and from other sources reached more 

than $24 million in 2007-08. 

Funding Source 

Funding Expenditure 

Government 

Other 

Contract, Brokered & Fees 

Donations & Investments 

EWTF Network: Member Service Expenditures 2000-2009 

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Salaries & On-Costs 

Service Support 

Communication 

Property Expenses 

Service Participant 

Vehicles & Travel 

We recorded a responsible operating 

surplus, almost all of which is being 

invested in a range of new capital and 

service development projects, as well 

as increasing our infrastructure to be 

able to support such rapid growth. 

The Foundation engaged accounting 

firm Saward Dawson to undertake a 

full audit of our financial activities for 

the 2007-08 financial years. 

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Jeff raised approximately $100 for ‘Shave for a 

Cure’. “I enjoy getting involved in fundraisers 

that are for a good cause,” he said. 

With responsible reserves and 

well-established, efficient infrastructure, 

the Foundation is well placed to 

continue our vision and mission. 

The graphs and statements on this page are 

intended to be easy-to-read summaries of key 

financial indicators. For a full financial statement, 

please contact us. Note that in 2008 a number of 

services previously subcontracted by EWTF 

Residential were transferred to Vista. 

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“…we can share ideas, improve practice, and raise efficiency…” 

GAINING an ally 


i-GAIN Quality Learning 

and the EW Tipping 

Foundation have both been 

providing community 

services in Gippsland for 

more than 30 years. 

Early in 2008, we 

announced our intention 

to form an alliance from 

1 July, leading the way in 

showing how community 

groups can work together. 

i-GAIN, a registered training 

organization, provides 

educational and training 

services, disability services, 

and auspices the renowned 

Gippsland Community 

Leadership Program. 

“We believe there are 

significant benefits in this 

alliance for the communities 

we support,” said i-GAIN 

Chief Executive Officer 

Jenny Hammett. 

“These include expanding, 

developing and increasing 

the effectiveness of our 

services. It also means we 

can share ideas, improve 

practice, and raise 

efficiency which will allow 

us to invest more funding 

into services.” 

As part of the alliance, 

the two organisations are 

planning a ground-breaking 

– perhaps world first – 

project looking at best 

practice in disability day 

programs. This project aims 

to pilot best practice in 

disability services in 

Gippsland, providing new 

opportunities for people 

with disabilities. 

The Gippsland Community Leadership Program 

provides a unique opportunity for participants to 

develop influence and foster a community vision. 


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TERRY’S Tuesdays 

Terry and James head out to the course for their weekly game of golf 

Terry Meade of Ballarat looks forward to Tuesdays with 

a passion. 

It’s the day he gets out to play several hours of golf with 

his Vista staff member, James. 

Terry receives five hours of support every week from Vista 

as part of its federally-funded dementia support program, 

leading the way in showing how creative support can be. 

Terry, 83, was diagnosed with dementia after suffering a 

stroke nearly two years ago. 

Until then, he had been very active. “When we were told 

the support hours were for whatever Terry wanted to do, 

I knew that he really wanted to try and continue to play 

golf,” said his wife Jill. 

Every Tuesday, Terry and James head out for a round on 

the golf course, often playing up to 18 holes. 

“Golf gives Terry a sense of normalcy in his daily life; 

a sense of achievement in completing a round,” said Jill. 

“It also keeps him physically and mentally alert.” 

For Terry, it’s also a chance for some male company. 

“James is very attuned to my way of thinking,” said Terry. 

“We suit each other really well.” 

For Jill, it’s a break from caring. “I was just beginning to 

feel like I never had a break,” she said. “The program has 

been great for both of us.” 

Vista’s support means the world to Jill and Terry 


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A SECURE future 

“Either we can stay victims of 

the system, or we can do 

something about it.” 

Those are the words of Marie 

Hell from the Frankston/ 

Peninsula Carers Association, 

which is determined to lead 

the way in building a new 

accommodation facility at 

Hastings to provide a home 

lifestyle and secure future for 

adults with intellectual disability. 

The group is aiming at 

something different; a mix of 

independent and shared living 

units together with supported 

accommodation that will provide 

a home for up to 15 people. 

It will also provide training in 

independent living skills, respite 

and carer support. 

“We listened to carers and 

people with disabilities and they 

all want a small community 

setting where the residents can 

live independently with on-site 

support,” said Marie. “It will also 

give people an opportunity to 

move from home to independent 

living.” 

Already, the group has obtained 

funding of $200,000 from the 

Mornington Peninsula Shire 

Council, and a low interest loan 

from the EW Tipping Foundation. 

CEO Richard Dent says that part 

of the role of the Foundation is 

showing leadership in fostering 

community capital. “This is a 

great project and we are proud 

to be able to support it,” he said. 


“There is great strength in communities working together. 

And we’re proud to help.” 

Phillip Maisey, David Graham and other members of the carers group meet with EW Tipping CEO Richard Dent and 

local Mayor Bev Colomb on the proposed site of the new facility. (Photo courtesy Fairfax Community Newspapers) 



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MARCH 



We can all be leaders for the ENVIRONMENT 

Maggie Riddington and Deb, a person 

we support through Vista, take the 

lead in environmental action through 

the “Earth to Earthlings” group in 

Warragul. The group helps to keep 

parks and gardens rubbish-free. 

Now everyone at EW Tipping 

Foundation can be a leader 

in taking action for our 

environment, through our 

innovative SustainAbility 

Project, which has 

been funded by the 

Victoria Government’s 

Sustainability Fund. 

Project Officer, Kate Lowe, 

is already working closely 

with residents and staff in our 

houses to look at ways that 

residents can choose to save 

energy and water and reduce 

waste. As well, people we 

support will be able to 

develop their own interests 

in areas such as creating 

veggie gardens, joining local 

community groups, or giving 

presentations and advice 

to other groups about what 

they have achieved. 

“This project will provide 

training and resources 

across all of our houses 

so that everyone can take 

part and find a way to 

contribute,” said Chief 

Executive Officer 

Richard Dent. 

“We will promote the project 

and share the materials 

we develop throughout 

the disability sector for 

other organisations to use. 

This is a great opportunity 

for people with disability 

to make a difference in the 

community,” said Richard. 

“The environment is 

everyone’s concern.” 

The Victorian Government Sustainability Fund supports innovative projects that foster 

sustainable resource use and have economic social benefits for Victorians. 

The Sustainability Fund is administered by the Victorian Treasurer and the Minister for 

Environment and Climate Change and managed on behalf of the Government by 

Sustainability Victoria. 

“The environment is everyone’s concern” 



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A FAMILY Affair 

It’s not very often that you 

have husband, wife and son 

on the same fundraising 

committee. 

Leo and Joan, and their son 

Sean, are all members of the 

EW Tipping Foundation 

Ballarat Committee, showing 

leadership, raising funds and 

increasing awareness for 

people with disabilities. 

The Callinans and other 

dedicated committee 

members have raised 

thousands of dollars through 

events like trivia nights and 

golf days, as well as raising 

awareness of disability issues. 

“There’ll never be enough 

resources for people with 

disabilities,” said Joan. “But I 

think things are getting better. 


“Leadership through Community Support” 

Their reason for involvement 

is very personal. Leo and 

Joan’s son, and Sean’s twin 

brother, Kieran, was one of 

the first residents in the 

EW Tipping shared supported 

house in Edwards Street, 

Ballarat, when it opened 

nine years ago. 

When Leo decided to step 

down as Chairman, Sean, 43, 

took over – keeping it in the 

family. 

“Really, the main issue is that 

people with disabilities just 

want to be treated normally. 

Kieran hates going out in a 

large group of people with 

disabilities, because they are 

always stared at. 

“If people can do one thing to 

help, it would be to just treat 

people with disabilities like 

everyone else.” 

The EW Tipping Foundation is a family affair for Joan, Kieran, Leo and Sean 


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Really GOOD FUN 

Clinton and Trevor prepare dinner in their shared unit 

It doesn’t matter what your 

age or ability, nearly everyone 

wants to be independent. 

Clinton and Trevor are 

enjoying life in their shared 

unit. They love getting out 

to watch footy games, going 

to the movies and meeting 

their friends. Clinton plays 

basketball on a regular basis, 

and during the day, they both 

work for Waverley Industries. 

“Their confidence has grown 

immensely,” said Project 

Coordinator Christine LaRive. 

“They now use public 

transport and taxis, they 

have basic budgeting skills, 

and they know when to ask 

for help.” 

“Living by ourselves means 

we have the freedom to 

choose to do what we want 

to do,” said Trevor. 

The two are members of the 

DirectLife project, auspiced by 

the EW Tipping Foundation 

and leading the way in 

promoting independence for 

people with disabilities. 

The pair are supported 

regularly by Vista staff, who 

assist with budgeting, paying 

bills, shopping for food and 

creating menus. 

“I would say to anybody in our 

position that it’s good to be 

out on your own. Find 

someone to move out with – 

it’s really good fun.” 

“We have the freedom 

to choose.” 


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CRUISING along 

“I had a ball.” 

Sun, sand, sea and lots of fun 

were the magic ingredients for 

a holiday for five people 

supported by the Foundation. 

Kevin, John, Penny, Kerry and 

Kim spent eight spectacular 

days cruising the South 

Pacific on board the Pacific 

Sun, visiting places like 

Noumea and the Isle of Pines. 

“I had a ball helping out with 

the shipboard survivor 

challenge and made a friend, 

Kelly, who won,” said Kerry. 

Others in the group enjoyed 

the trips to islands along the 

way, meeting the captain, 

the spa, and the four wheel 

drive tour. 

The holiday was a pilot project 

for the residents and staff who 

accompanied them. 

“In the past, the only option 

for people we support to go 

on holiday was to use a 

supported holiday with a 

specific disability tour 

provider,” said Senior 

Coordinator Joanne Ploog. 

“But we wanted more 

independence and choice, 

so we said ‘let’s go it alone’ ”. 

So a small group of friends 

were supported to have an 

independent holiday. 

Several months of planning 

went into the event, which 

became a reality in October 

2007. 

“The holiday was very 

affordable and it allowed the 

people we support to do the 

tours and activities they 

chose,” said Joanne. “It was 

all about the individual and for 

the individual.” 

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COOKING up a storm 

Cooking up a storm in the community kitchen are, from left, Brenda, Sam, Kate, staff member Glenys, Karen and Deb 

People with disabilities in West Gippsland have had a 

great chance to bond over dinner. 

The Yoorooga Project launched a six-month initiative, 

a community kitchen, with funding assistance from 

the EW Tipping Foundation as part of our aim to 

foster leadership in the disability sector. 

Participants were able to shop for ingredients, 

prepare and cook the meal, sit together to share their 

creation, and plan a meal for the following week. 

“The kitchen allowed people to learn skills not only 

in meal preparation, but also in nutrition, food 

handling, hygiene and safety, budgeting, teamwork, 

networking and shopping,” said Project Coordinator 

Kerryn Vaughan. 

“People living independently can become quite 

isolated and lonely, often causing depression. 

“We hope this project will create some 

genuine and long-lasting friendships.” 

Yoorooga is a family governed project that assists 

people with disabilities to live independently. It is 

directed by a Governance Group, funded by the 

Department of Human Services and auspiced by the 

EW Tipping Foundation. 

“…this project will create some genuine and 

long-lasting friendships” 


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Controlling your own money helps control your own destiny 

PILOTING payments 

The EW Tipping Foundation 

Corporate Services team took 

the lead this year in helping 

people take charge of their 

service. 

Financial Controller Katie 

Davies and her team 

participated in a Department of 

Human Services pilot called 

the “Direct Payments Project”. 

“The Department transferred 

an agreed amount of funding 

directly to a person with a 

disability, in line with an agreed 

plan,” said Katie. 

“The person with a disability 

then had more flexibility and 

control over their services. 

For instance, they could 

decide whether they wanted 

support on a public holiday, 

which would cost more 

because of penalty rates, 

or whether they would save 

that money and have a 

holiday later.” 

The pilot was a steep learning 

curve for both our Corporate 

Services team and the 

individuals being supported. 

“People learned just how 

complex the whole system is – 

things like WorkCover, sick 

leave, staffing issues,” said 

Katie. “But it was also a 

positive experience – it was 

empowering for the people 

we support to learn more 

about what we do, and we 

learnt how to communicate 

better in the process.” 

“After all, we want people to 

live their lives, not just receive 

support.” 

The Corporate Services team includes Rutika Manduskar, Effendy Wu, Sammi Shang, Suzy Rhodes, Katie Davies, 

Shehara Fernando, Rosy Wong and Ruth Hardman. 


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PEACE of mind 

Jules always had a smile for everyone 

Julian Vivian – better known as Jules – 

loved staying at our new respite house in 

Bacchus Marsh. 

“I love going there – I can go into my room 

to have some time to myself or I can do 

great stuff with my friends,” he said. 

His Mum Glenis said Jules’ first request after 

staying at the house was: “When can I go 

back?” He didn’t want to come home – 

he wanted to stay longer. 

For Glenis, the new house was a godsend. 

Jules’ complicated medical care, as well 

as his disability, meant that finding respite 

places for him as a young adult has 

been difficult. 

Over the past four years, Glenis has built 

a solid relationship with the EW Tipping 

Foundation, both as a member of the 

community committee leading the way in 

helping to build the new respite house, and 

as a mum whose son received support. 

“When I met Claire from Tipping and we 

arranged for carer support at home, I was 

a bit doubtful,” she said. “But Claire assured 

me there wouldn’t be any problems, and 

there never has been. The Tipping staff 

have been wonderful. I can’t speak highly 

enough of them – they have become our 

very dear friends.” 

Jules’ staff provided support several days 

a week, including activities at home and in 

the community. Many also work at the 

respite house. 

“It meant peace of mind for me,” said 

Glenis. “I knew I could go away and Jules 

would be cared for and well supported.” 

People we support sometimes have 

complex medical conditions: Julian died 

not long after this article was written. 

He is greatly missed by his family, friends 

and staff. This story is a tribute to Julian; 

he was just 21. 

“Respite meant peace of mind for me” 


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“This is a great example of how communities are becoming more inclusive” 

Partnerships and TEAMWORK 

Maree enjoys a swim with assistance from her staff member, Sarah 

Thanks to some great 

partnerships, Maree 

Bermingham has seen 

her dream of swimming 

come true. 

Because she uses a 

wheelchair, swimming has 

always been a difficult 

proposition for Maree. 

However, her support staff at 

the EW Tipping Foundation, 

with assistance from many 

others, have found a way to 

make it work. 

The team at the shared 

supported accommodation 

home in Maffra where Maree 

lives, formed strong 

partnerships with staff at the 

Maffra Swimming Pool and 

the George Gray Centre. 

“We were also able to identify 

some improvements in 

procedure, signage and 

equipment at the pool which 

would help not only Maree 

but also many others who 

access the hydrotherapy pool. 

The team at the pool were 

only too happy to help.” 

Maree is now able to swim 

on a regular basis, both with 

her staff at the EW Tipping 

Foundation and the George 

Gray Centre. 

“Everyone has worked 

together to make Maree’s 

goal a reality,” said Pauline. 

“This is a great example of 

how communities are 

becoming more and more 

inclusive. Maffra should 

be proud!” 

“We investigated safety issues 

with the pool management 

team, and we organised staff 

to complete a swimming 

certificate,” said staff member 

Pauline. 


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Nothing surer than CHANGE 


“The EW Tipping Foundation project helped open our eyes to the future” 

If the Loddon Mallee’s Ageing 

Carers Initiative had a “poster” 

family, it would probably be 

the Stubbings. 

Jo and her parents Bill and 

Theresa have been involved in 

the project since it began two 

years ago. 

The Initiative provides support 

and planning to older people 

who are caring for someone 

with a disability. 

“It really opened our eyes,” 

said Bill. “We never thought 

about what would happen to 

Jo when we died; I guess we 

just thought the family would 

look after her.” 

Now everyone in the family 

has an entirely different 

outlook. They have all shared 

in the planning of Jo’s future 

with facilitator David Silvagni, 

looking at options like shared 

supported accommodation or 

a family unit. 

Jo is also being supported 

once a fortnight to do trips 

and activities, developing her 

confidence and skills, and 

giving Bill and Theresa a break 

from their carers’ role. 

“I hope to move out of home 

one day, because I want to 

live my life like everyone else,” 

said Jo. 

“When you’re caring for a 

child with a disability, you 

don’t like to think about the 

future but it’s terribly, terribly 

important that you do,” said 

Bill. “We all found it difficult to 

talk about at times, but the 

Initiative has led the way in 

steering us into a positive and 

definite direction. 

“What do they say – there’s 

nothing more definite than 

change?” 

Bill, Jo and Theresa feel more secure about the future thanks to the Ageing Carers Initiative 


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JANUARY ’09 



GOVERNANCE 

Our Board of Governance comprises 

community members who volunteer 

their time, skills and experience to 

support and resource our mission. 

The Board oversees the running 

of the Foundation, monitoring 

our mission and finances, being 

ambassadors in the community, 

fostering innovation and leadership, 

and providing specialist perspectives 

and support. 

Frank Cullen (Chair) 

Dorothy Graff 

(Deputy Chair) BA, 

Grad Dip Pers Admin 

Terry Arundell Dip AII 

OUR Hub and Spoke Model 

Developed in 2007, our Hub & Spoke Model combines the 

best of our $32M statewide strength with the best of local 

community connections. By cooperating and by sharing 

resources, we increase efficiency while strengthening our 

network members’ shared values and missions. 

Network Partners: organisations we are proud to have an integral relationship with 

Accredited Training, 

Community Leadership 

& Community 

Disability Services 

Residential & 

Respite Services 

Individualised 

Aged, Children 

& Disability 

Services 

Ernest Barr 

BA, D.Univ. (Latrobe) 

Corinna Dieters 

B.Ed, P.Dip Mgt 

Geoff Donovan 

B.Juris, LLB 

Central Support Services 

Corporate Support, 

Communications 

Quality, Fundraising, 

Human Resources, 

Sector Development 

Frankston 

Peninsula 

Carers 

Bernie Flood CPA John McKenna Linda Wilson 

M.Ed, Grad.Dip.Leg.Stud, 

B.AppSc. 

Project Partners: projects and organisations we are proud to auspice or support 


Our YEAR 

This year we focus on leading change. 

As a community organisation, we seek 

to influence and encourage positive 

change in the community. 

We seek 

inclusive, welcoming, understanding 

community attitudes 

families that are strengthened 

individuals taking up new 

opportunities 

individuals realising all their 

potential. 

Leading such change requires 

involvement and collaboration of many 

people and many organisations: and we 

have our part to play in making 

progress. We do this by working 

with communities, working 

with other organisations, 

supporting peak bodies 

and professional 

associations, working 

with individuals and 

families needing support, 

and developing our staff 

and volunteers. 

The EW Tipping Foundation 

is now the hub of a $32M 

network of community 

organisations. The network 

now supports well over 

1300 people, providing 

training, leadership development, 

child and youth services and aged 

care services, as well as our disability 

accommodation, homecare and other 

community services. 

And we have so much more to do. 

We are seeking more people who want to 

be supported by us. We are seeking other 

partners for our network: organisations 

with a local focus who want to benefit 

from our strength and infrastructure. 

We are seeking talented individuals 

to join our paid and volunteer teams. 

We are seeking community donations. 

We are seeking change in Victoria. 

Our network’s services have changed this 

year. Though our partner i-GAIN, we now 

have a substantial presence in industry 

training and a world-class community 

leadership program. Through our partner 

Vista we are now one of the largest 

providers of out-of-home care for young 

people. And although the Foundation has 

traditionally been a disability organisation, 

we are committed to offering a much 

broader range of community services, 

with disability comprising around 50% 

of our activity by 2012. 

We are supported by a wonderful team 

of committed, passionate, dedicated 

staff. Congratulations to each and every 

one of them and on behalf of all the 

people we support, we give them our 

heartfelt thanks. 

We thank also the many organisations 

and individuals who have helped us 

achieve our mission: the Department of 

Human Services, the Transport Accident 

Commission, the Department of Families 

Housing Community Services and 

Indigenous Affairs; community service 

groups; and our many donors, 

in particular those who have responded 

so well to our appeal for the Moorabool 

Respite Facility: 100% of every donated 

dollar goes to service enhancement and 

special service projects. 

Our Board is a dedicated team of 

community members who volunteer 

their time, skills and experience, to guide 

the Foundation. The Board ensures we 

uphold the values and philosophies 

that are so important to our identity 

as an organisation and which have 

inspired generations with the legacy 

of Bill Tipping. 

In 2008 two long-standing Board 

members – Ray Snell and Rex Hobson – 

retired, having served for 10 and 36 years 

respectively. We are profoundly grateful 

for their support over such a long period 

of time. We also welcome new Board 

members Ernest Barr, Corinna Dieters 

and Geoff Donovan, all of whom bring 

highly valued perspectives and skills. 

(left) Frank Cullen Chairman 

(right) Richard Dent Chief Executive Officer 

In 2009 we will be building our new 

strategic plans. We will be increasing 

our focus on service quality, workforce 

challenges, our environmental 

responsibility, fundraising, volunteers, and 

community relations. We will face new 

challenges and lead new changes. 

In doing so, we will continue to make a 

difference in people’s lives. Because we 

remain true to our vision: independence, 

choice and community for all. 


Our ORGANISATION 

OUR thanks 

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EW Tipping Foundation is a not-for-profit 

community organisation providing support to 

members of the Victorian community since 1970. 

The EW Tipping Foundation is named after 

EW (Bill) Tipping. Bill was a journalist for the 

Melbourne Herald who wrote passionately about 

people with disabilities and about other social 

issues. When Bill died, there was a 

large public meeting in Melbourne to form the 

EW Tipping Foundation. Today the Foundation 

continues to enjoy the support of many thousands 

of people across Victoria, including our 

distinguished patrons. 

A large team of people are responsible for 

delivering the services of the EW Tipping Foundation and our partner 

organizations. 

Together, we employ more than 1000 staff in a variety of roles ranging from our 

frontline team working directly with the people we support, to our management 

and support team assisting in the background. 

Our staff are supported by a range of equally committed volunteers, including 

our community committees, support groups, our Board and our Patrons: 

our Patron-in-Chief the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC; 

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE; and Dr Marjorie Tipping MBE. 

We thank our team across Victoria for showing exactly what can be achieved 

for people of all abilities! 

Our Patrons 

Strong support from many thousands of people has enabled us to 

continue to provide services for people across Victoria. We thank all 

of our donors, including corporate donors, for their support. 

We especially acknowledge the financial support received for the 

Moorabool Respite Facility from: 

Jack Brockhoff 

Foundation 

• The Danks Trust 

• The Marian and EH Flack Trust 

• The Sarah and Baillieu Myer Family Foundation 

• The Fred P Archer Charitable Trust 

• The William Angliss (Victoria) Charitable Fund 

• Pierce Armstrong Trust 

• The Diana Browne Trust 

• The Percy Baxter Charitable Trust 

• ANZ Trustees 

• Community Inclusion for the Disabled in Victoria – the Percy and 

Ruby Haddy Foundation 

• Charitable Purposes in Victoria – James R Harley Estate 

• the many people from the Moorabool Shire who have contributed 

goods, services and donations to the project, including service 

groups, businesses and the Shire Council. 

We also thank the following for their support of the Foundation: 

Alliance Strategic Research 

Harvey Norman Electrical, Cranbourne 

The Lions Club Wheelers Hill 

Website: www.tipping.org.au 

Email: info@tipping.org.au 

Central Support Office: 

15 Palmer Street, Oakleigh 3166 

Ph: 9564 1000 

Fax: 9568 4103 

110 Drummond Street, Oakleigh 3166 

Ph: 9564 1000 

Fax: 9564 1004 

71 Victoria Street, Warragul 3820 

Ph: 5622 7777 

Fax: 5622 2526 

613 Mair Street, Ballarat 3350 

Ph: 5331 5667 

Fax: 5332 4845 

58-60 Commercial Road, Morwell, 3840 

Ph: 5135 4300 

Fax: 5135 4399 

19 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo, 3550 

Ph/Fax: 5442 844 

Patron-in-Chief Professor 

David de Kretser AC 

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch 

AC DBE 

Dr Marjorie Tipping MBE 

ABN: 59 032 986 751 

Registered number: A0017280C 

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2008 EW Tipping Annual Report and calendar

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