Annual Report 2012 - Communify

President’s Report
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Communify I together we can
This year has been special on a number of fronts –
not least of which was the successful completion
of two long standing projects – the renovation
of the Paddington Day Respite Centre and
construction of 55 Waterworks Road.
These projects showcase what Communify is
capable of achieving, through strategic partnering.
These were major undertakings for an organisation
the size of Communify.
The adoption of a client focused approach, and
careful tailoring of services around the needs of an
individual, allows staff to identify gaps in service
delivery and respond accordingly. Earlier this year
the Mental Health Team identified hoarding and
squalor as a growing area in mental health and have
researched best practice models from overseas to
better support the need of this client base.
The Management Committee has again focused on
lifting governance and compliance arrangements
and has brought in experts to assist with Risk
Management, Workplace Health & Safety and
Business Planning. Program specific Risk Registers
have been developed and integrated into the
overarching risk management strategy to reduce/
mitigate risk exposure across the organisation.
No two years are ever the same at Communify as it
strives to meet the changing needs of community
members. The ability to rapidly respond to and
embrace change is one of Communify’s great
strengths. It is this flexibility that will be called upon
in the next 12 months as we position ourselves to
respond to major changes in aged care funding.
A communication working party has been
specifically formed, and alliances with other peak
bodies to increase our advocacy efforts around
this issue.
There is no doubt in my mind that Communify is
a truly extraordinary organisation and is made so
because the passion and dedication shown on a
daily basis by staff and volunteers. In this fast-paced
world, these extraordinary people care enough to
want to make a difference. They are the strength
behind Communify. Thank you.
Gabrielle Dorward
President
Communify Management Committee
Management Committee
1. Peter Matic – Committee Member
2. Janet Marshall – secretary
3. Cate Clifford – Committee Member
4. Wendy Mulcahy – Committee Member
5. Michael Farrington – treasurer
6. Judith Hunt – Committee Member
7. Cherylee Treloar – vice president
8. Karen Dare – general manager
9. Gabrielle Dorward – president