OH_Annual_Report_200.. - Odyssey House

The children ofOdysseyour missionOdyssey House McGrath Foundation is a not forprofit organisation dedicated to the provision ofa dynamic and diverse range of services to theclient populations who utilise our services. Ourprograms assist the participating individualsovercome their dependencies upon harmfulexternal agents by empowering them throughthe concept of self-help and the ability tointegrate, live within and contribute to thecommunity at large.contentswhat we do 2who we serve / our performance 3our history 4resident’s story - alex 5chairman’s report 6at a glance 7chief executive officer’s report 8working with the community 10resident’s story - hanh 11our supporters / list of major supporters 12resident’s story - michelle 13in the press 14assessment & referral centre 15counselling services 16withdrawal unit 17residential treatment program 18parents & children’s program 19progressive learning centre 20after care program 21our staff 22organisational structure 23board of directors 24financial report 27ODYSSEY HOUSE12006ANNUAL REPORT

Damien ponders hisfuture with hisdaughterwhat we doOdyssey House provides a range of services which include:• Admissions Intake Centre• Assessment and Referral Centre• Withdrawal Unit• Drug and alcohol counselling• Gambling counselling• Parents and Children’s program• Residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs,including professional vocation and educational services• After Care programThe treatment methods used at Odyssey House are uniquein that we treat problematic drug misuse and its attendantbehaviours as symptomatic of underlying problems.The Odyssey House rehabilitation and counselling programsare not easy. All participating clients undergoing the processof rehabilitation must work hard, change any negativeattitudes and values and actively participate in all aspects ofthe program.There are five basic rules that all Odyssey House residentsand staff must follow. They are: no alcohol or other drugs,no violence, no sex, no stealing and no gambling. Violationof these rules may result in exclusion from the program.The value system that all residents must follow is based onlove, trust, honesty, responsibility and concern.The concepts by which Odyssey House residents live includesuch basic beliefs as:• Drugs are just the symptom of underlying problems.• Everything received at Odyssey House must be earned.• The basis for treatment is to take responsibility forproblems – self help.• Personal responsibility and honesty are vital.• Being popular is less important than being respected.Odyssey House prepares individuals who have hadsubstance misuse problems to become productive membersof the community in which they live. This journey, whichcan be long and difficult, is worth it in the end.The residential treatment program at Odyssey House appliesa comprehensive rehabilitation approach to drug, alcoholand gambling addiction in order for personal growth toreplace dependency.Every resident involved in the program must confront thereasons why they resorted to a drug-using lifestyle.Residents are also taught alternative ways of dealing withthe ups and downs of daily life.ODYSSEY HOUSE22006ANNUAL REPORT

The Odyssey Housekitchen crew at theirweekly meetingwho we serveDuring the 2005-2006 financial year, OdysseyHouse helped 614 individuals who were admittedinto the alcohol and other drug rehabilitationprograms.The breakdown of the age groups of clients whoentered the residential facility was:18 - 25 years - 33%26 - 30 years - 23%31 - 35 years - 16%36 - 40 years - 10%4l years and over - 18%In total, there were 436 males and 178 femaleswho enrolled at either the Withdrawal Unit or theResidential Program.Drug addiction is experienced by people from allwalks of life. Graduates from the Odyssey Houseresidential program include nurses, doctors, publicservice workers, builders, teachers, businesspeople, labourers and drug and alcohol workers.Odyssey House has helped these people tobecome productive members of society.our performanceDuring the 2005 - 2006 financial year, 614individuals were admitted into the drug andalcohol programs at Odyssey House.Of these, 360 people were admitted to theWithdrawal Unit and 254 people were admitteddirectly into the residential program at Eagle Vale.The majority of clients admitted into the OdysseyHouse rehabilitation programs throughout theyear were 18 - 25 years of age.The principle drug of concern of clients enteringthe residential program throughout the year was:Heroin - 31%Alcohol - 28%Amphetamines - 15%Cannabis - 14%Methadone - 7%Cocaine - 2%Other - 2%Benzodiazepines - 1%Forty-four per cent of clients who completed theWithdrawal Unit program entered the OdysseyHouse residential program.ODYSSEY HOUSE32006ANNUAL REPORT

Allen and Ben arepart of the Koorigroupour historyOdyssey House McGrath Foundation was founded on 30October, 1977 by Sydney businessman, Walter McGrath. MrMcGrath's son James had died of a heroin overdose and as atestament to James, Walter McGrath committed himself tofinding a program to help other young people who sufferedfrom the same problems as his son.Despite protests from a few people in the local community,Odyssey House was able to overcome concerns by honest andopen communication. Today, Odyssey House is a shiningexample of what can be accomplished through dedication,hard work and a focus on relevant service delivery.After receiving a small grant from the NSW Department ofHealth, Walter travelled to the United States where he viewedseveral programs for the rehabilitation of drug addiction. Hesettled on the Odyssey House Program as one which he feltwould be transferable to the Australian culture and its society.Odyssey House opened its therapeutic community doors on30 October, 1977. From humble beginnings the program hasgrown and prospered. The first residents to enroll at OdysseyHouse in 1977 were housed in tents obtained from the armybase at the Holsworthy Barracks. The residents slept on bunksmade of rough-hewn timber. There were five dedicatedindividuals who made up the first staff contingent.ODYSSEY HOUSE42006ANNUAL REPORT

Alex making hisspeech at hisgraduationresidents story - alexNineteen year old Alex grew up on the far north coast ofNSW with his older brother in what seemed like paradise.There was however a darker side to paradise and Alexdeveloped a liking for smoking cannabis at an early age.“I tried marijuana for the first time and loved it. It made meforget about all the things I was already suppressingwithout even trying, and I think that in some way it helpedme feel secure with who I was.” Alex’s drug use acceleratedand diversified over time.“By the time I completed the program, I felt confidentabout the direction I wanted my life to take and the valueson which to build that life.” Alex is now in a stablerelationship and working for a high profile firm in thefinance industry. “My family relationships are the strongestthey have ever been. I have a strong belief in myself and myfuture and that is due largely to what I learned in OdysseyHouse. Drugs and the lawlessness that go with them arenow behind me and I have a future”.By the time he reached High School he was selling drugs.“My drug use escalated and my relationships with both myfamily and those close to me suffered. Two exams short ofcompleting my HSC, my brother and I were arrested fornumerous drug offences and I found myself on remand inGrafton Gaol. The reality of my situation came crushingdown around me. I had been living in a dream world;thinking I was invincible.”“This event proved to be a catalyst for bringing my familytogether. Up until this time, I had very little involvementwith much of my family. It was amazing how the familyrallied around my brother and I when we were arrested.After four months we were given bail and came to OdysseyHouse.”“At first I saw Odyssey House as a ticket out of gaol. I felt Icould not trust anyone except my brother and this madethings difficult. After a while I started to change the way Iviewed the program and started to participate morehonestly. With this shift I started to enjoy being here. Iaccepted that things needed to be earned and I started toappreciate the things I had rather than taking them forgranted as I used to do.”“Letting go of beliefs was definitely not an easy task, andat times I felt like I was a ‘bare nothing’ of a human being.At this stage I didn’t find it hard to trust what people weretelling me because I had living proof right in front of me -everyday. I also had nothing to lose and a great life togain.”ODYSSEY HOUSE52006ANNUAL REPORT

L to R: Eric Dodd,Ross Grant andJames Pittschairman’s reportThe 2005/2006 financial year has been a period of solidgrowth for Odyssey House, building on the strongfoundations that have been laid in previous years.The Board has undergone significant change with thedeparture of David Williams and long-serving member JohnButcher, along with my two preceding Chairmen, MauriceGreen and Allan Rogers. I wish to thank them all for theirdedication and commitment to Odyssey House which hasallowed us to continue to provide support to the vital workof James Pitts and his dedicated team.Late last year the 28th Open Day was held at the Eagle Valefacility which was attended by a large number of family,friends and supporters of the programs of Odyssey. It wasa very good opportunity to observe at first hand the newfacilities that so many have worked towards establishingover the previous years.Odyssey House was nominated for the BRIEF program(Better Relationships in Every Family) at the National Drugand Alcohol Awards in the “Excellence in Treatment”category and received the runner-up award recognition.This is a significant acknowledgement from the NationalDrug and Alcohol Awards of the effectiveness and highquality of the programs being undertaken by Odyssey.We were granted rights this year to conduct theassessments for the Magistrates Early Referral intoTreatment (MERIT) program by Waverley Local Court.This is also very significant given that it is the first time anon-government organisation has been awarded such anopportunity.Several very successful fundraising functions were onceagain held during the year with our Annual Rugby Dinnerraising more funds than ever before and providing avaluable insight into the workings of Odyssey to a widecross-section of the community. Real Men Cook and theAustralian Fund Managers Awards Dinner similarly raisedvital funds and awareness.Further changes to the Board included the appointments ofnew Directors Craig Knowles, Stuart Grimshaw, SusanBennett and Cathy Doyle during the financial year, withJohn Coughlan, Bianca Tulich and Tim Green joining sincethe end of the financial year. I would like to thank all theBoard members for their tireless support and I believe weare well placed to deal with the future challenges facingOdyssey.Finally, I would like to thank James Pitts and his team whocontinue to extend themselves and produce an excellentprogram that is so critical for our community’s wellbeing.The Board and I look forward to working with the executiveteam in the year ahead.Eric R DoddChairmanOdyssey House McGrath FoundationODYSSEY HOUSE62006ANNUAL REPORT

Allen playing thedidgeridoo for theresidentsat a glance• The family intervention program “Better Relationships InEvery Family: (BRIEF) received national recognition. Itfinished as runner up in the “Excellence In Treatment”category at this year’s National Drug and Alcohol Awardsheld in Sydney, June 2006.• In partnership with Street Wize Comics and MissionAustralia, we produced a series of drug and alcoholeducational playing cards titled “Polyz” which targetedyouth in the Polynesian community.• We were invited by the Alcohol Education andRehabilitation Foundation (AERF) to do a presentation onour After Care program at their Community ForumWorkshop in May, 2006. The After Care program waschosen by the AERF as an example of the successfulpartnership between non government and governmentorganisations. The AERF provided funding for the AfterCare program for the first 3 years of its existence.• Odyssey developed a specific intervention for theincreasing number of young people entering the program.Titled “Young Adult Group” it features challenging,interactive and fun activities for its participants. Apresentation of the program was made at the 5th AnnualYoung People’s Drug and Alcohol Conference held in Juneat Randwick Convention Centre.ODYSSEY HOUSE72006ANNUAL REPORT

James Pitts, CEOchief executive officer’s reportOdyssey House has been providing services to young men,women and their dependent children suffering the ill effectsof their alcohol and other drug and problematic behavioursfor 29 years. No one year is the same and the challengemay vary slightly, but the crucial challenge is always to beable to meet the legitimate needs of the people who utiliseour services.Due to the changing needs of the population we serve,we have had to adjust our programming to accommodatea more chaotic and needy population.Drug use trends do not alter significantly from year to year.However, this year has seen an increase in the number ofpeople who came to our residential program for treatmentwho nominated amphetamines as their principal drug ofconcern. While each drug class has its own properties, ourapproach has always been a holistic one which focuses onthe underlying causes of drug misuse. Individuals affectedby amphetamines present to treatment with mental healthproblems due to their use of the drug. Some of thesymptoms include depression, psychotic like symptoms,aggressive and/or violent behaviour and a reluctance toengage in treatment.Further to the change in the client profile of those who useamphetamines has been the increase in the number ofpresentations of people with co-occurring mental healthand alcohol and other drugs problems. Odyssey has alwayshad a capacity to assist this population but, in recent yearsthe frequency of these presentations has increased from anaverage of 15% of the resident population to over 30%this year! In order to meet the increase in demand, staffhave had to receive additional training as to what areappropriate interventions. We have also introduced specificgroup interventions to assist individuals to gain a betterunderstanding of how their mental health condition effectstheir overall program participation. Lastly, we haveincreased the level of psychiatric consultancy within theprogram, and sought greater co-operation from the mentalhealth profession within our local community to assist us.These issues have a profound impact upon our ability toprovide adequate, if not quality services to this demandingpopulation. This factor was highlighted when we held ourMilton Luger One Day Forum on co-morbidity (alcohol anddrugs and mental health problems). Each of the speakersindicated the difficulties in service provision for this group.In spite of the challenges in meeting the legitimate needs ofour changing population we had a productive year. Ourservices to assist families were recognised at the NationalDrug and Alcohol Awards held on Sydney in June. Our“Better Relationships In Every Family” program was runnerupin the “Excellence In Treatment” category. We wererepresented in a number of policy making bodies in thealcohol and other drugs field. These included: The Alcoholand Other Drug Council of Australia (ADCA); the Networkof Alcohol and Other Drugs (NADA) of New South Wales;the Quality in Treatment (QIT) Committee of the Centre forDrugs and Alcohol of New South Wales Health.Our work extended to the greater community as we liaisedwith the Campbelltown City Council on their StrategicYouth Strategy. We acted as expert consultants withStreetwize Comic and SWYPE (Mission Australia) to developa deck of playing cards whose focus was alcohol and otherdrugs issues within the Polynesian community on youthdrug taking.We acted as liaison with other drug and alcohol services(Bankstown, Blacktown) to assist in the development ofservices for youth. We participated in the local FishersGhost Festival through our choir who also sang at shoppingcentres and senior citizens facilities throughout the year.This gave those who heard them an appreciation of thedifferent facets of drug rehabilitation.ODYSSEY HOUSE82006ANNUAL REPORT

James Pitts (CEO)and Kerry Waters(PLC Principal)So despite the changes to our population, we have beenable to continue our legacy of quality service provisiondespite the challenges we face. The testament to ourability to provide quality services is the continued support ofindividuals, government and Foundations and otherinstitutions that have provided much needed resources insupport of our mission. To each and every one we extendour heartfelt thanks on behalf of the many young men,women and their dependent children who have been thebeneficiaries of their generosity.Lastly, but certainly not least I wish to extend my thanks tothe Odyssey House staff who work tirelessly to assistindividuals to find a way to overcome the obstacles whichhave tethered them to behaviour which had been, untilOdyssey, self defeating and non productive.James A. Pitts, M.A.Chief Executive OfficerOdyssey House McGrath FoundationODYSSEY HOUSE92006ANNUAL REPORT

Leanne looks forwardto spending moretime with herchildrenworking with the community• We hosted the third annual “Milton Luger One DayForum” at our main treatment facility in Eagle Vale.Speakers included Dr Ian Webster, President, AlcoholEducation and Rehabilitation Foundation; Dr JohnHoward, Ted Noffs Foundation; Jo Lunn, Kedesh House;and James Pitts, CEO Odyssey House. The topic of theforum was co-morbidity.• Odyssey House was represented on the CampbelltownCity Council’s Youth Strategy Working Party.• We continued to provide speaking engagements andtechnological transfer opportunities to communityorganisations, service clubs and corporate entitiesinforming them of relevant issues within the alcohol andother drugs field.• Over 400 visitors attended our annual “Open Day” inOctober, 2005 which commemorates the founding ofOdyssey House.• Staff continued to promote the cultural diversity of ourresident population, as well as that within the localcommunity.• The Odyssey House choir composed of residents and staffperformed at numerous community functions, localshopping centres and senior citizen facilities during thecourse of the year.• We designed and piloted an alcohol and other drugsworkshop targeting teenagers of different culturalbackgrounds in conjunction with the Airds YouthResource Centre, Bankstown Pacific Island Council HolidayProgram and the Uniting Church Tongan Conference.ODYSSEY HOUSE102006ANNUAL REPORT

Hanh says "Now Ihave a passion forlife, to live life to itsfullest!"resident’s story - hanhHanh was born in the southern NSW city of Wollongong. He wasthe youngest of several children born into a Vietnamese family. Thefamily had moved to Australia in the late 1970's as refugees fromVietnam. Hanh's family emphasised to the children the need to gaina place in the community through hard work and educationalendeavour. Hanh was very good in school, attaining his HSC as hewas proficient in information technology. Consequently aftergraduating from high school he was able to gain a position withTelstra.Hanh had met his girlfriend in high school and they had been goingout together since that time. After Hanh had completed hisprobationary period at Telstra, and had been able to secureappropriate accommodation, he and his girlfriend moved outtogether. As in the lives of most young couples, they hadaspirations to get married and raise a family. That dream wasshattered one evening when a drunk driver collided with the vehiclethey were in and his girlfriend was killed. Hanh was devastatedfollowing this event. He felt he had nothing to live for; as well asthe shame associated with the accident. He felt responsible for whathad happened to his girlfriend, even though the accident was ruledas no fault of his. Subjectively, he felt he didn't take care of her. Hehad expected from a very early age to take on a great deal ofresponsibility for the welfare of others.As a result of the accident, and the many conflicting feelings he hadsurrounding it, Hanh started to isolate and drift towards a drugusing crowd. They convinced him he would be better off if hestarted to use heroin because it would assist him in overcoming hisgrief. Hanh started to use heroin and found it did ease theemotional conflict and pain that he was experiencing. He found iteasier to cope, and consequently became more engrossed in theactivity of injecting heroin. Unfortunately, most of the hard workhe had put in to advancing his career at Telstra started todeteriorate as his heroin habit took on greater proportions. Itreached a period where he had to spend $300 / $400 per day onhis habit. He lost everything, including the unit he had secured, hisjob, all of his friends, and had become more and more disengagedfrom his family.Hanh's family thought he was grieving over the loss of his girlfriend,but as he had reached the depths of despair, he decided to tellthem what actually had happened. This was a big step for himbecause it was totally counter to the Vietnamese culture. However,the family, who had been close knit since they had been inAustralia, came together to help. They were able to obtain thecontact details of the Odyssey House Withdrawal Unit from theinternet, and the next day Hanh was admitted.Hanh felt out of place initially due to his Vietnamese culture, butquickly settled in well due to a lot of encouragement from thesenior residents and staff. Odyssey is cognisant of the culturaldifferences of many of the residents who utilise our services, but wedo not feel pity for anyone as a result. After Hanh had completedhis detoxification, he started to feel that he wanted to live again.He started doing little things around the facility in his job function inHouse Operations, and engaged in the educational program at theProgressive Learning Centre. His job gave him time to reflect andeventually he was able to write a letter to his girlfriend posthumously.According to Hanh, this was a big breakthrough, as it afforded himan opportunity to say things to his girlfriend that he had not had anopportunity to say due to her sudden death.Hanh says during his progress in the program that he learnt fromeveryone he came in contact with. He gained more motivation tocomplete the program as he progressed through the various levels.He felt level three was a turning point for him as he had the task oftaking on much more responsibility for the welfare of others. Thistask allowed him to share his own experiences, and also in areciprocal way to find out more about the people he wasresponsible for.Hanh was the House Supervisor at the main facility, which is themost senior position a resident can hold at Odyssey House. He hasa great deal of responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of the dailyschedule are adhered to and projects are carried out. Hanh nowsays that as he is nearing the end of his Odyssey he is veryinterested in a position within the social welfare field. He feelsstrongly that he would like to help other people. However, he isalso conscious that is a long term goal and plans to seek workwithin the IT field, in which he is already competent.His immediate plans are to move out with one of his peers, Peter, asthey have gone through the program together, and have been verysupportive of one another due to many common issues they have.Hanh now says that even though he is feeling somewhatuncomfortable, unsure and afraid, those feelings are overtaken byhis feeling that he is in a position where he can live, where previousto Odyssey House his life had stopped. Hanh say's “Now I have apassion for life, to live life to its fullest!”ODYSSEY HOUSE112006ANNUAL REPORT

TV Presenters,Sporting Heroes,Radio Personalitiesand CelebrityChefs all make RealMen Cook a fun dayfor all involvedour supportersThe financial support Odyssey House receivedfrom individual donors, trusts, corporateorganisations, clubs and other groups throughoutthe year was extraordinary and enabled theresidents to move one step closer to their goal ofa drug free existence.Odyssey House requires support from thecorporate sector, and the general community.Although government funding has increased it hasnot kept pace with the demands and costs ofquality service delivery. To maintain our servicedelivery we require additional assistance.Odyssey House McGrath Foundation has anAuthority to Fundraise. Each year we raise fundsthrough special events, sponsorships, corporateappeals and donations and corporate partnerships.The monies raised from these endeavours are vitalto the long term viability of Odyssey and itsservices. The residents of Odyssey House mustovercome their difficulties with substance misuse.“They alone must do it, but they can’t do italone”.We thank all of our supporters for their generosityand commitment to our mission and the people itserves.list of major supportersRobert AlbertAustralian Youth & Health FoundationPaul BinstedSir Ron BrierleyGordon CairnsThe Caledonia FoundationCentre For Drugs And AlcoholDavid CoeJohn DavidDepartment Of Health And AgeingMark FesqRoss GrantAntony GreenMaurice GreenStuart GrimshawChris GrubbIan HardyMichael HawkerPeter HuntKPMGJohn Lamble FoundationLiangrove FoundationW & S LoewenthalRoger Massy-GreeneMacquarie Bank FoundationRodney & Judith O'Neil FoundationIan ReidMaurice RenshawMcDonalds RestaurantsPeter RitchieAllan Rogers AMGary SmokerRussell TateUnited Way SydneyVero Insurance LimitedVictor Smorgon Charitable FundVincent Fairfax Family FoundationODYSSEY HOUSE122006ANNUAL REPORT

The best is yet tocome for Michelleresident’s story - michelleMichelle, as is the case with so many of our residents, had avery chaotic and disjointed life. There was always a lot ofconflict in her home due to arguments between her motherand father. There was a great deal of tension and uncertaintywhich resulted finally in her parents’ separation when Michellewas 14. Life did not improve as her mother engaged in aseries of relationships with men who were abusive and violent.Michelle was often used as the “buffer” by her mother toforestall the onset of the violent interactions with her partnerof the moment.Michelle fled from the ongoing violence by staying away fromhome as much as possible, meeting other young people whohad similar backgrounds. She started to drink alcohol sociallyinitially, but this behaviour escalated quickly. She eventuallymet the man who was to be the father of her three childrenwhen she was 16 years old. Michelle moved in with him andbecame pregnant with her first child at 18 years of age.Michelle's life mirrored that of her mother in her choice ofpartner. He was emotionally abusive towards Michelle as heput her down consistently saying she “was no good” and“couldn't do anything”. Michelle coped with this latestonslaught on her self-esteem by increasing her drinking in orderto avoid the hurtful things said about her. By this stage shehad two other children to cope with as well.Due to Michelle's total reliance upon alcohol to cope with herpartner's dissatisfaction with her, he initiated mediation to gaincustody of the children. Michelle was convinced by her partnershe had no chance of maintaining custody of her 3 children,and she agreed to have her partner take custody of them.Michelle was lost without her children and her life, already outof control, careened from crisis to crisis as alcohol became themost important relationship she now had. As a result shedropped out of TAFE where she was doing a course inhospitality, however she was able to maintain her job whichwas in a pub of all places!Michelle drank before, during and after work. She lied to herchildren as to why she couldn't visit them saying she had towork. In reality Michelle was so ashamed of her physicalappearance and her emotional state she couldn't bear to haveher children see her. According to Michelle, “I couldn't feelanything emotionally. I passed out a lot and was miserable.I got to the stage I didn't want to live and decided to take ahalf box of sleeping pills. I woke up the next day feelingworse because I couldn't kill myself!”After a succession of failed suicide attempts, hospitalisation,and stops at detox units, Michelle had lost everything. Herfriends, family members, material possessions were all gone.Her physical health was in a parlous state as her blood pressurewas through the roof and she suffered from anxiety so great itparalysed her. A drug and alcohol counsellor convinced her toseek help. Michelle entered Odyssey House in September,2005.Upon entering the program Michelle was overwhelmed,insecure and intimidated by the environment and the people init. She was an observer for a number of weeks before shegained the courage to get involved. She still felt she didn't fitin, was always the last person to participate in groups, andwas a “people pleaser” generally. According to Michelle theturning point came when her group leader asked her why shewent to such great lengths to be accepted as it was a subtleway of manipulating people? This put Michelle on the rightpath although as she states “It was only a small one!” In spiteof its size it gave Michelle a road to become involved and shestarted to progress through the program rapidly. Shefunctioned well but had a lot of work to do on her familyissues which had such a bearing on her self esteem. Michellestarted a “Domestic Violence” course which was held inCampbelltown to assist her.She became the person in charge of the kitchen and relishedthe challenge not to become isolated in that compactenvironment. She learned to overcome her tendency to isolateby accepting who she is, which enabled other residents toaccept her. As opposed to her earlier involvement in theprogram, Michelle views herself as being as important asanyone else.Her dream for the future is to become a social worker.Michelle has developed confidence in her own abilities. As wesay in Odyssey through the Rule of Three:By first doing I proved it could be done;The second doing followed with ease;The third slipped by unnoticed, I had a habit of living!Michelle has learned to dream and the rest will follow as a result.ODYSSEY HOUSE132006ANNUAL REPORT

The Mother Housestill has its heritage,yet it houses state ofthe art facilities tocater for theresidentsin the pressODYSSEY HOUSE142006ANNUAL REPORT

staff and residentsworking together likeone big happy familyassessment and referral centreA four to six week assessment program assists staff andclients in deciding the most appropriate method oftreatment for the problems of each individual. During thisperiod a complete assessment is made of each person’smedical, physical, psychological, educational and vocationalhistory.The client develops, with staff and peers, a long and shorttermtreatment plan. At the end of the assessment, twooptions are available. The person may choose to enter intoa subsequent treatment service at Odyssey House, includingeither the residential program or the non-residentialcounselling programs, as deemed suitable. Alternatively, areferral is made to a different type of service that is deemedsuitable to meet the individual needs of that person.Odyssey House accepts referrals from suburban, regionaland rural New South Wales and other states.Health agencies, medical professionals, parents, counsellors,court personnel, the judiciary, police and family membersare just some of the people involved in referring individualsto Odyssey House. There are also many self-referred clients.Odyssey House is closely linked to professional groups suchas the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies, theAustralasian Therapeutic Communities Association, theWorld Federation of Therapeutic Communities, the LawSociety of NSW, as well as the Alcohol and Other DrugsCouncil of Australia.Highlights• Upgrade of the office facilities through the acquisition ofnew office furniture and computers.• Addition of educational resources to assist newerresidents to the program better understand programconcepts.• Establishment of an Occupational Health and Safety(OH&S) committee which is part of the overall OH&Scommittee. All members (15) were trained andaccredited over the course of the year.• Addition of new clinical interventions for Koori residents,Mingu Yabun group; Young Adults group, for residentsaged 18-25; and establishment of a Dual Diagnosis groupto assist residents with mental health issues.• Staff attended training workshops on:- Sexual abuse training- Human Resources Management- Policy and Procedure writing- Australian Treatment Outcome Study – datacollection- Drug and alcohol issues in Middle Eastern culture.Major works took place to upgrade the bathroom andshowers; to test and tag all electrical appliances; establishedan entertainment centre with DVD, amplifier and soundsystem.ODYSSEY HOUSE152006ANNUAL REPORT

Staff member HongLu cooking the BBQon Open Daycounselling servicesCounselling Services has continued to provide qualityservices (during 2005 - 2006) to the community. Thiscommunity based agency, provides counselling services forpeople with alcohol, drug or gambling problems who donot need residential care. Counselling can assist individualsto understand the underlying reasons for their use of drugs,alcohol or gambling. It then assists them in developingmore positive coping skills and improved self esteem to useas a barrier to further problematic behaviour.Counselling Services has been supported during the lastfinancial year by Tabcorp.Services offered by this program include:• Telephone, family and individual counsellingHighlights• Client numbers have remained steady throughout theyear with the average time spent in counselling being6-8 weeks.• Other non government agencies are our main source ofreferral for gambling clients.• Staff have conducted a series of Drug, Alcohol andGambling Education Groups for community agencies.Each set of groups runs for a 7 week period.• Staff have undertaken professional development activitiesto ensure that the services we offer to the communitycontinue to be of a high standard.• Group counselling and educational seminars• Specialised gambling counselling• Relapse prevention and social skills training• Vocational trainingODYSSEY HOUSE162006ANNUAL REPORT

Some aboriginal artcreated by theresidents of Odysseywithdrawal unitThe Odyssey House Withdrawal Unit is housed in a state-ofthe-artfacility. The rural setting provides an idealenvironment of privacy and comfort, which helps the menand women who are attempting to be drug free bydetoxifying from a range of licit and illicit drugs andalcohol. The Withdrawal Unit is able to accommodate up to13 people in need of medically supervised detoxification.Qualified nurses staff the unit on a 24 hour basis. All clientsare reviewed and assessed by a doctor to determine anappropriate detoxification regime. The program lasts fromseven to ten days and includes a social and medicalassessment and an individually suited withdrawal regime aswell as supportive individual and group counselling.Participants are also taught relaxation techniques andreceive educational information on relapse prevention.Highlights• 360 people were admitted to the unit and 158 peoplecompleted their episode of care.• Nursing staff upgraded their credentials throughadditional training opportunities. Another staff memberobtained their alcohol and other drug Certificate IV atTAFE.• We added a drug and alcohol counsellor to the staffcontingent at the unit who has a degree in psychologyand Masters Degree in Counselling.• A new Administrator was appointed to head up the unit.His name is Terrence Hooker and he adds continuedstability to the unit.ODYSSEY HOUSE172006ANNUAL REPORT

The Open DayGraduationCeremony wasstanding room onlyresidential treatment programResidents living at the main treatment facility at Eagle Valeachieve therapeutic goals by demonstrating their ability tomove through the four stages of the Odyssey Houseprogram. These are:• Level 1 - understand and negotiate the Odyssey Housesystem positively.• Level 2 - organise and complete set tasks.• Level 3 - have a responsible approach to others.• Level 4 - be responsible for your own welfare.As residents move through the different stages, theygradually take over the day-to-day administration andrunning of Odyssey House. This involves cooking,maintaining the property, painting, gardening, vehicledriving and other activities. The therapeutic interventionsused at Odyssey House include vocational counselling,extended group therapy specific to each level of theprogram, anger management groups, one-on-onecounselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, domesticviolence counselling, psychological services, psychiatricservices, assertive skills training and sexual abuseinterventions.Highlights• Continued upgrade to the kitchen at the main facilitywhich included tiling of the floor in the ante room andthe acquisition of materials along with equipmentupgrade.• Renovation to the courtyard meeting area included pavingin order to meet OH&S standards.• The verandas (top and bottom) which act as breeze wayswere renovated.• We held speaking engagements for TAFE students;engaged students from TAFE and University of WesternSydney in student placements; attended the localCampbelltown Inter Agency meetings.• We hosted a performance by the Theatre of the Deaf atour main treatment facility in Eagle Vale.• We re-commenced our Community Dinners for the lovedones of our residents after the completion of therenovations to the main facility at Eagle Vale.• The residents participated in the local Campbelltowntouch football competition.• We participated in several community events including:- Clean Up Australia Day- The Sun Herald City to Surf- The Mt Annan Walk and Run• Staff engaged in ongoing training which included- Sexual Assault- Occupational Health and Safety- Diploma in Alcohol and Other drugs- Dual diagnosis• Established a “best practice” medication/ treatment room;a new nurses’ office which includes an area forconsultants.• Two of the nursing staff were endorsed by the New SouthWales Registration Board to administer medications.• Additional resources were provided by the ClinicalDepartment to counselling staff to assist residents in crisisand those who had a combination of alcohol and drugand mental health issues.• Recreation programs were varied to included talentquests, sports carnivals, outings to Manly Beach andWatson’s Bay and a cruise on the Harbour.ODYSSEY HOUSE182006ANNUAL REPORT

Little Tamika nowenjoys spending timewith her dadparents & children’s programThe Parents and Children’s program at Odyssey Housemakes it possible for parents in the drug rehabilitationprogram to live with their children in self containedcottages with communal dining facilities. Living together asa family, the program teaches parenting skills and seeks todevelop a happy, healthy, self supporting unit that strives tobreak the cycle of generational drug misuse.It is a program dedicated to meeting the needs specificallyof the parent with their drug rehabilitation and the youngchildren with their schooling, as well as emotional andphysical development. Children are encouraged to attendthe local day care facility or they attend the local primaryschool. All the children are provided with supervised playand recreational activities. When parents finish theirrehabilitation and they, along with staff, recognise theyhave achieved confidence and responsibility towards theupbringing of their child, they have the option ofgraduating from the program.Highlights• All staff attended relevant professional developmentworkshops including: First Aid; Occupational Health andSafety; Working with Family and Children’s Sexual Assaulttraining for working with adult victims.• Increased the capacity to allow access to the program forparents who were on alternative pharmacotherapies(methadone).• Parents of the program participated in group interventionsin the wider community through Centacare and StVincent de Paul. These included:- Living Beyond Abuse- Magic 123 (a parenting workshop)- Parenting Toddlers- Anger Management• All residents and their children went on a week longholiday / camping trip to the Central Coast. It providedthe parents and children an ideal opportunity to relax andenjoy each others company.• Residents participated in therapy groups which enhancedtheir abilities. These included:* Self Esteem * Self Image * Relapse Prevention* Domestic Violence * Budgeting * Anger Management* Communication * Relationships * Nutrition * Hygiene* Play * Developmental Milestones * Sibling Rivalry* Boundaries with children * Dealing with difficult children* Dental Hygiene * Role modelling and leadership skills• New playground equipment was obtained and installedthrough grants from the Caledonia Foundation andUnited Way.• A new staff assessment area for play therapy wasobtained.• Assisted 10 families with the restoration of their childrenfrom the care of the Department of Community Services.• Social activities for the parents and children wereenhanced and included: dancing for parents with schoolaged children; weekly library time for parents withpre-school aged children; swimming lessons for thechildren and attendance at day care and primary school.ODYSSEY HOUSE192006ANNUAL REPORT

Theresa is enjoyingher time at Odysseyand looking forwardspending time withher sonsafter care programThe Odyssey House After Care Program is aimed atsupporting people who have recovered from drug, alcoholor gambling problems. The service offers non-residentialsupport and is located in Campbelltown. The programconsists of a weekly support group which has an educationalfocus and deals with issues of relapse prevention. Clientsalso attend a weekly individual counselling session to discusstheir own relapse issues in more detail.Highlights• The number of clients inducted into the After CareProgram has increased by 20% during this financial year.• We were able to increase the resource library stock withmore books on topics that the clients have requested aswell as a new series of DVDs aimed at relapse preventionskills. Photo language cards were purchased to assist theclients in increasing their emotional language andcommunication skills. A DVD player was generouslydonated by an Odyssey House Staff Member and thisacquisition has completed our audio visual equipmentcollection.• After Care conducted 6 outings during the year whichenabled many of our clients to experience differentrecreational experiences. Program participants are joinedby their families and friends on outings; this increases thesocial interaction and provides opportunity forrelationships to grow and develop. There were 7lattendances by clients and 39 by friends and family.• Community networks have grown and attendance at localinteragency meetings ensures that we are linked to thelocal community. The After Care staff regularly visit otherservices and agencies in the area to foster referralrelationships, and keep abreast of what is offered in thelocal community that may be of assistance to the clients.• Staff of the After Care Program have delivered 102educational groups over the last year. Topics including:‘Relationships in Recovery’, ‘Balanced Living’, ‘Copingwith Rejection and Criticism’, ‘Healing the Shame thatBinds You’, ‘Procrastination Issues’, Motivation andAssertiveness. Client feedback continues to be positivewith the clients reporting that the educational groups areboth useful and relevant.• Whilst our primary source of referrals continues to be theOdyssey House Residential Program, we continue to takeclients from a variety of other services and recoverybackgrounds.• The After Care Program has expanded its services bycontracting to conduct groups for Rendu Youth Services,a program overseen by St Vincent de Paul Society. Theweekly groups focused on assisting the young maleparticipants with relapse prevention issues and focused onbuilding strong recoveries. Many of these clients elect toundertake one to one counselling with the After Carestaff enabling them to address these issues in depth.ODYSSEY HOUSE HOUSE212006ANNUAL REPORT REPORT

A number of thededicated staff atOdyssey Houseour staffThe staff who work within the different services at OdysseyHouse all have one thing in common, their commitment tothe provision of quality care to the people who utilise ourservices. All staff members come from a diverse range ofbackgrounds and disciplines which provide an enrichedservice delivery environment.The staff of Odyssey are to be commended for their abilityto meet the needs of a demanding client population whoseneeds are ever increasing. It is the staff who provideconsistency in the Odyssey environment which allows clientsto make major changes in the way they cope with theirlives, problems and issues which led to their dependenceupon alcohol and other drugs. We thank them!ODYSSEY HOUSE222006ANNUAL REPORT

Jacqui has learnedhow to live life to thefullestorganisational structureBOARD OF DIRECTORSMARKETING & PUBLICRELATIONSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERJames A PittsADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMSMANAGERCLINICALMANAGERDETOXIFICATIONUNITCLINICAL TEAMPROGRESSIVELEARNING CENTREPRINCIPALTEACHINGSTAFFASSESSMENT& REFERRALMANAGERASSESSMENT& REFERRALCENTREPROGRAMMANAGERTREATMENTPROGRAMPARENTS& CHILDREN’SPROGRAMCOMMUNITYSERVICESMANAGERADMISSIONSINTAKE CENTRECOUNSELLINGSERVICESAFTER CAREPROGRAMACCOUNTANT/COMPANYSECRETARYFINANCE &ADMINISTRATIONODYSSEY HOUSE232006ANNUAL REPORT

Part of the Open Daycelebrations is theOdyssey Birthdaycakeboard of directorsSusanBennettIanBrownJohnButcherDr JanCopelandEricDoddCathyDoyleSusan Bennettis a CareerManagementConsultant withAudrey Pageand Associatesand she has aBachelor of Artsdegree. Susanhas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundationsince February2006.Ian Brown has aMaster of Artsdegree,specialising inHistory fromthe Universityof Sydney. Ianhas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation forover 14 years.John Butcher is aconsultant. Hehas a Bachelorof Economicsdegree fromAdelaideUniversity and isa Fellow of theAustralianSociety ofCertifiedPractisingAccountants andalso a Fellow ofthe Institute ofCompanyDirectors. Johnhas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation forover 21 years.Dr JanCopeland is aSenior Lecturerat the NationalDrug andAlcoholResearchCentre,University ofNew SouthWales. Jan hasa PhD and aBachelor ofScience(Psychology)Honoursdegree. Jan hasbeen a Directorof the OdysseyHouse McGrathFoundation for2 years.Eric Dodd is theManagingDirector andChief ExecutiveOfficer of MBFAustraliaLimited.Eric has aBachelor ofEconomicsdegree. Eric isChairman ofOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation andhas been aDirector forover 4 years.Cathy Doyle isGroup GeneralManager Peoplefor QantasAirlines. Cathyhas an MBA,Grad DipPsychology,Grad DipVocationalEducation andTraining and aBachelor ofSocial Science.Cathy has beena Director ofthe OdysseyHouse McGrathFoundationsince February2006.ODYSSEY HOUSE242006ANNUAL REPORT

The Odyssey Choirperforming to apacked audience onOpen DayThe Odyssey House McGrath Foundation Board of Directors plays an important role in the management of Odyssey House.The Board is committed to building and strengthening Odyssey House and represent the community as well as the residents.These are some of the people who have helped make Odyssey House what it is today.JonathanFiskMauriceGreenStuartGrimshawChristopherGrubbValerieHoogstadPeterHuntJonathan Fisk isa leadingconsultant inthe IT andBusiness ProcessOutsourcingIndustries.Jonathan isDeputyChairman ofOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation andhas been aDirector for 14years.Maurice Greenis a leadingSydneybusinessmanand is Chairmanof the GreenHotel Corp andAndreasensGreenWholesaleNurseries.Maurice hasbeen Chairmanof the OdysseyHouse McGrathFoundationsince July 2003,resigning fromthis position inSeptember2005. Mauricehas been aDirector for over12 years.StuartGrimshaw is aBank Executivewith theCommonwealthBank. Stuarthas a Bachelorof CommerceandAdministration(Vic), MBA(Melb) andPMD (Harvard).Stuart has beena Director ofOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundationsince May2006.ChristopherGrubb isManagingDirector ofGrangeManagementLimited and hasmany yearsexperience inthe financialservices industry.Christopher hasboth Bachelorof Commerceand Bachelor ofArts degrees,and has been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation for8 years.ValerieHoogstad is aDirector at theAustralianCatholicUniversity.Valerie has aMasters degreeand has been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation for10 years.Peter Hunt isExecutiveChairman ofCaliburnPartnership, aleadingcorporateadvisory firmbased in Sydneyand Melbourne.Peter has lawand commercedegrees fromthe Universityof New SouthWales. Peterhas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation for5 years.ODYSSEY HOUSE252006ANNUAL REPORT

Residents workingtogether to achieve acommon goal, agesvary from Rebecca 19to Paul 51 yearsboard of directors cont...CraigKnowlesRichardLyleAudreyPageAllanRogers AMSeanStraneyCraig Knowles isthe formerMinister forHealth, Planningand Infrastructure,Housing andNaturalResources in theNSWGovernment.He holds arange of Boardand advisorypositions as wellas serving on anumber of notfor profit andcharitableboards. He is afellow of theAustralianPropertyInstitute. Craighas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundationsince July 2006.Richard Lyle isthe ChiefClassificationOfficer for theNine Network inAustralia.Richard is thenephew ofWalterMcGrath, thefounder of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation andhas been aDirector of theFoundation forover 15 years.Audrey Page isthe ManagingDirector ofAudrey Page &Associates,careermanagementspecialists.Audrey has aBachelor ofScience degree,majoring inPsychology andhas been aDirector of theOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation for14 years.Allan RogersAM is a retiredleading Sydneybusinessman,who was VicePresident of theSara LeeCorporation.Allan wasChairman ofthe OdysseyHouse McGrathFoundation for4 years and hasbeen a Directorfor 13 years.Sean Straney isa DivisionalManager atAon Australia,specialising incredit cardinsurances. Hehas a Bachelorof Arts degreefrom theUniversity ofSydney and aPost GraduateDiploma inApplied Financefrom theSecuritiesInstitute ofAustralia. Seanhas been aDirector ofOdyssey HouseMcGrathFoundation for4 years.ODYSSEY HOUSE262006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006financial reportconcise annual reportfor the year ended30 june 2006directors' report 28independent auditors' report 30directors' declaration 31about the concise financial report 31discussions and analysis of the financial statements 32income statement 33balance sheet 34changes in equity 35cash flow statement 36notes to the financial statements 37The financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 16th November 2006.ODYSSEY HOUSE272006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006directors’ reportThe directors present their report together with the financial report of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation (“the Foundation”) for the yearended 30 June 2006 and the auditors’ report thereon.1 DirectorsThe directors of the Foundation at any time during or since the financial year are:Susan Elizabeth BennettIan James BrownJohn Alexander ButcherMark CohenJan CopelandJohn Francis CoughlanEric Richard DoddCathy Ann DoyleJonathon David Fulton FiskMaurice GreenStuart Ian GrimshawChristopher Colin GrubbValerie HoogstadPeter HuntCraig John KnowlesRichard Damien Wilson LyleAudrey Janet PageAllan John Rogers AMSean Patrick StraneyDavid Lewis Williams2 Company ParticularsOdyssey House McGrath Foundation, incorporated and domiciled in Australia, is a public company limited by guarantee. The address of theregistered office is 13a Moonstone Place EAGLE VALE NSW 2558.3 Company SecretaryMrs Dawn Paterson was appointed to the position of company secretary on 5 January 1998.4 Principal ActivityThe principal activity of the Foundation during the financial year was the provision of residential and non-residential drug and alcoholrehabilitation centres and a detoxification unit.There was no significant change in the nature of this activity during the financial year.5 Review and Results of OperationsThe Foundation continued to engage in its principal activity during the financial year.The net profit of the Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2006 was $29,047 (2005: $56,601).6 DividendsNo dividends will be paid as the payment of a dividend is forbidden by the Articles.7 State of AffairsNo significant changes in the state of affairs of the Foundation occurred during the financial year.8 Events Subsequent to Balance DateThere has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of amaterial and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Foundation to significantly affect the operations of the Foundation,the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Foundation in future financial years.9 Likely DevelopmentsThe Foundation will continue to pursue its principal activities. It is not expected that the results in future years will be adversely affected bythe continuation of these operations.Further disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the Foundation in future financial years and the expected resultsof those operations is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Foundation. Accordingly, this information has not been disclosed in this report.ODYSSEY HOUSE282006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 200610 Information on DirectorsDirectors Qualifications Occupation Period as Director Directors MeetingsAttendedSusan Elizabeth Bennett Bachelor of Arts Career Management Consultant 20 Feb 2006 to present 4 from 4Ian James Brown MA Business Manager 18 May 1992 to present 6 from 10John Alexander Butcher BEc, FCPA (Treasury) Consultant 21 June 1985 to 16 Oct 2006 6 from 10Mark Cohen BCom, LLB Director 21 Feb 2005 to 21 Sep 2005 1 from 2Jan Copeland PhD, BSc(Psych) Hons, SRN, SRM Senior Lecturer, NDARC, UNSW 21 Feb 2005 to present 8 from 10John Francis Coughlan BEc, Dip Rur.Acc (UNE), FCA, FCPA, FAIM Chief Executive Officer 16 Oct 2006 to present -Eric Richard Dodd (Chairman) BEcon, FCA, FAICD Chief Executive Officer 19 Aug 2002 to present 8 from 10Cathy Ann Doyle MBA, Grad Dip Psyc, Grad Dip VET BSSc and GAICD Group General Manager People 20 Feb 2006 to present 4 from 4Jonathon David Fulton Fisk - Director 13 Apr 1992 to present 9 from 10Maurice Green - Director 21 Feb 1994 to 16 Oct 2006 8 from 10Stuart Ian Grimshaw BCom & Admin (Vic), MBA (Melb), PMD (Harv) Bank Executive 15 May 2006 to present 0 from 1Christopher Colin Grubb BA, BCom Company Director 18 May 1998 to present 6 from 10Valerie Hoogstad BA, MA Director, Senior Lecturer 21 Oct 1996 to present 6 from 10Peter Hunt BCom LLB Investment Banker 19 Nov 2001 to present 4 from 10Craig John Knowles FAP1 Retired 17 July 2006 to present -Richard Damien Wilson Lyle - Classification Officer 16 Sep 1991 to present 1 from 10Audrey Janet Page BS(Psych) Executive Chairman 21 Sep 1992 to present 8 from 10Allan John Rogers AM - Director 21 Dec 1993 to 16 Oct 2006 8 from 10Sean Patrick Straney BA Business Consultant 20 May 2002 to present 8 from 10David Lewis Williams BCom, LLB, CA, ASIA, FAICD Director 17 Apr 2000 to 26 Apr 2006 0 from 811 Meetings of Directors During the Financial YearDuring the financial year ten meetings of directors were held.The directors who were eligible to attend these meetings were those listed in point 10.12 Environmental RegulationsThe Foundation’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations under Australian Law.13 Insurance of OfficersDuring the financial year the Foundation has paid premiums in respect of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contracts for the yearended 30 June 2006 and since the financial year, the Foundation has paid or agreed to pay on behalf of the Foundation, premiums in respectof such insurance contracts for the year ending 30 June 2007. Such insurance contracts insure against certain liability (subject to specificexclusions) persons who are or have been directors or executive officers of the Foundation.The directors have not included details of the nature of the liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid in respect of the directors’and officers’ liability insurance contracts, as such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contracts.14 Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration Under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001To the directors of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation:I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of the financial year ended 30 June 2006 there have been:• no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and• no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.Nexia Court & Co, Chartered AccountantsIan Stone, PartnerSydney, 16th November 2006Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directorsEric DoddDirectorSydney, 16th November 2006Jonathon FiskDirectorODYSSEY HOUSE292006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006independent auditors’ reportIndependent Audit Report on Concise Financial Reportto the members of Odyssey House McGrath FoundationABN 49 001 418 257ScopeWe have audited the concise financial report of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation (“the Foundation”) for the yearended 30 June 2006, consisting of the income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, cash flowstatements, accompanying notes to the financial statements (notes 1 to 7), and the directors’ declaration, (set out onpages 31 to 40), in order to express an opinion on it to the members of the Foundation. The Foundation’s directorsare responsible for the concise financial report.Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurancewhether the concise financial report is free of material misstatement. We have also performed an independent auditof the full financial report of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2006. Our audit reporton the full financial report was signed on 16th November 2006 and was not subject to any qualification.Our procedures in respect of the audit of the concise financial report included testing that the information in theconcise financial report is consistent with the full financial report and examination, on a test basis, of evidencesupporting the amounts, discussion and analysis, and other disclosures which were not directly derived from the fullfinancial report. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, theconcise financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039 ConciseFinancial Reports.The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional ethicalpronouncements and the Corporations Act 2001.Audit OpinionIn our opinion, the concise financial report of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2006complies with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039 “Concise Financial Reports”. The accounting andassociated records have been properly kept during the year, and money received as a result of fundraising appealsconducted during the year has been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the CharitableFundraising Act and the regulations under that Act.Nexia Court & Co, Chartered AccountantsIan StonePartnerSydney, 16th November 2006ODYSSEY HOUSE302006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006directors’ declarationIn the opinion of the directors of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation the accompanying concise financial report for the year ended 30 June2006:ahas been derived from or is consistent with the full financial report for the financial year; andbcomplies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 “Concise Financial Reports”.cthe internal controls exercised are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied from any of itsfundraising appeals.dthe provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act and the regulations under that Act and the conditions attaching to the authorityto fundraise have been complied with.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directorsEric DoddDirectorSydney, 16th November 2006Jonathon FiskDirectorabout the concise financial reportThe financial statements and disclosures in the concise financial report on pages 32 to 40 have been derived from Odyssey HouseMcGrath Foundation full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2006. A more comprehensive understanding of Odyssey HouseMcGrath Foundation, financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities, than the concise report is able toprovide, is given in the full financial report.A copy of the full financial report, including the Independent Auditors’ Report on the full financial report, is available and will be sent toany interested parties without charge on request by phoning (02) 9820 9999.ODYSSEY HOUSE312006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006discussion and analysis of the financialstatementsThis discussion and analysis is provided to assist readers in understanding the concise financial report. The concise financial report hasbeen derived from the full 2006 financial report of Odyssey House McGrath Foundation.Income StatementThe profit after tax of $29,047 was lower than the 2005 result by $27,554. This result is mainly due to the factors explained below.Total revenue decreased by $36,834, the main factors being:• Casino Community Benefit Fund Grant decreased from $221,363 in 2004 to Nil.Balance SheetTotal assets increased by $66,298 during 2006 to $2,741,513 as a result of the following:• Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements increased by $41,764, due to leasehold improvements to the Eagle Vale facility andvarious other plant and equipment purchases.Total liabilities increased by $37,251 during 2006 to $1,663,890 as a result of the following:• The loan from the NSW Health Department increased from Nil in 2005 to $282,000.• The Provision for Renovations decreased from $500,000 in 2005 to $355,000.Cash Flow StatementThe overall $84,734 decrease in net cash flows during the year was due to a reduction in operating cash flows due to revenue declining.ODYSSEY HOUSE322006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006income statementincome statementfor the year ended 30 june 2006Note 2006 2005$ $Revenue from continuing operations 2 4,357,165 4,390,898Other income 65,463 68,564Employee benefits expense (3,028,395) (3,167,681)Depreciation and amortisation expenses 3 (269,952) (235,934)Fundraising expenses (216,092) (189,738)Operating expenses (682,423) (702,353)Change in accounting policy - 77,100Other expenses from continuing operations (196,719) (184,255)PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 29,047 56,601Income tax expense - -PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 4 29,047 56,601The above income statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.ODYSSEY HOUSE332006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006balance sheetbalance sheetas at 30 june 2006Note 2006 2005$ $CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 1,159,636 1,199,590Receivables 138,626 81,233Inventories 6,208 3,521Other 25,463 18,222TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,329,933 1,302,566NON-CURRENT ASSETSReceivables 5,780 8,613Property, plant and equipment 1,405,800 1,364,036TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,411,580 1,372,649TOTAL ASSETS 2,741,513 2,675,215CURRENT LIABILITIESPayables 258,432 211,865Interest bearing liabilities - 15,956Unexpired specific grants and resident welfare funds 429,836 473,706Provisions 607,676 811,062Other Payables 282,000 -TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,577,944 1,512,589NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESProvisions 85,945 114,049TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 85,945 114,049TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,663,889 1,626,638NET ASSETS 1,077,624 1,048,577EQUITYContributed equity 15,000 15,000Retained profits 1,062,624 1,033,577TOTAL EQUITY 1,077,624 1,048,577The above balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.ODYSSEY HOUSE342006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006changes in equitystatement of changes in equityfor the year ended 30 june 20062006 2005$ $TOTAL EQUITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1,048,577 991,976Profit for the year 29,047 56,601TOTAL EQUITY AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1,077,624 1,048,577The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.ODYSSEY HOUSE352006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006cash flow statementcash flow statementfor the year ended 30 june 20062006 2005$ $CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESCash receipts from customers 4,726,001 4,882,702Cash paid to suppliers and employees (4,563,841) (4,563,968)Interest received 65,463 67,083Interest paid (641) (1,921)NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 226,982 383,896CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESPayment for property, plant and equipment (311,716) (369,777)NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (311,716) (369,777)NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASHAND CASH EQUIVALENTS (84,734) 14,119Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Financial Year 1,149,640 1,135,521CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1,064,906 1,149,640The above cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.ODYSSEY HOUSE362006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006notes to the financial statementsnotes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 june 20061 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF CONCISE FINANCIAL REPORTThe concise financial report has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standard AASB1039 “Concise Financial Reports” and applicable Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views. The financial statements and specificdisclosures required by AASB 1039 have been derived from the Foundation’s full financial report for the financial year. Otherinformation included in the concise financial report is consistent with the Foundation’s full financial report. The concisefinancial report does not, and cannot be expected to, provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financialposition and financing and investing activities of the Foundation as the full financial report.It has been prepared on the basis of historical costs and except where stated, does not take into account changing moneyvalues or current valuations of non-current assets.These accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Foundation and, except where there is a change in accountingpolicy, are consistent with those of the previous year.A full description of the accounting policies adopted by the Foundation may be found in the company’s full financial report.2 REVENUE2006 2005$ $Donations 530,200 469,584Funding from the NSW Government’s CasinoCommunity Benefit Fund - 221,363Grants 2,496,436 2,411,580Marketing initiatives 1,310 12,937Treatment cost and fees 809,860 824,193Fundraising income 431,098 357,716Other income 88,261 93,525Revenue from continuing operations 4,357,165 4,390,898Other IncomeInterest Received 65,463 68,564Total Revenue from Ordinary Activities 4,422,628 4,459,462ODYSSEY HOUSE372006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006notes to the financial statements3 EXPENSESProfit before income tax expense includes the following specific expenses:2006 2005$ $Interest received - other parties (65,463) (68,564)Interest paid – other parties 641 1,921Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 43,950 53,571Net expense from movements in provision for:- Employee benefits - annual leave (74,647) 35,424- Employee benefits - long service leave (11,843) 40,351- Renovations – Eagle Vale Facility - (100,000)Amortisation of leasehold improvements 226,002 182,363Rental expense on operating lease 83,112 101,5804 RETAINED PROFITSBalance 1 July 1,033,577 976,976Profit for the year 29,047 56,601Balance 30 June 1,062,624 1,033,577ODYSSEY HOUSE382006ANNUAL REPORT

odyssey house annual report 2006notes to the financial statements5 INFORMATION AND DECLARATIONS TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT 1991.DETAILS OF AGGREGATE GROSS INCOME AND TOTAL EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING APPEALSai Details of Aggregate Gross Income and Total Expenses of Fundraising Appeals2006 2005$ $Gross Proceeds from Fundraising AppealsCorporate donations 182,508 183,752Fundraising functions * 431,098 357,716Donations from charitable trusts and foundations 134,400 148,650General donations 159,117 137,182Marketing initiatives 4,295 12,937911,418 840,237* Fundraising FunctionsReal Men Cook 45,311 47,560Fund Managers Awards** (“FMA”) 178,755 140,940Donation from FMA Function 15,000 15,000Less: Income not distributed - (428)Rugby Dinner 192,032 154,644431,098 357,716ii Less: Cost of Fundraising FunctionsReal Men Cook Expenses 5,555 6,419Fund Managers Awards Expenses ** 123,085 97,979Rugby Dinner Expenses 87,452 85,340216,092 189,738Less: Cost of Other Fundraising Appeals 127,580 145,371Total cost of Fundraising Appeals 343,672 335,109** Income and expenses are 50% of total as FMA is a joint fundraisingeffort with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.iii Net Surplus Obtained from Fundraising Appeals 567,746 505,128ODYSSEY HOUSE392006ANNUAL REPORT

2006odyssey house annual report 2006notes to the financial statements5 INFORMATION AND DECLARATIONS TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACT 1991.DETAILS OF AGGREGATE GROSS INCOME AND TOTAL EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING APPEALS continuedbFundraising Appeals Conducted During the Financial YearThe Foundation received donations from Corporate Organisations, Charitable Trusts, Foundations and the general public.Fundraising appeals held during the year included Real Men Cook, the Rugby Dinner and the Fund Managers Awards.(Odyssey House McGrath Foundation and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation are joint beneficiaries of the FundManagers Awards).cStatement Showing how Funds Received were applied to Charitable Purposes2006 2005$ $Net surplus obtained from fundraising appeals 567,746 505,128This is applied to the charitable purposes in the following manner:• To supplement Government assistance in fundingthe Odyssey House programmes 567,746 505,128dComparisons by Monetary Figures and Percentages2006$ %Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising 343,672 / 911,418 38Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising 567,746 / 911,418 622005$ %Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising 335,109 / 840,237 40Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising 505,128 / 840,237 606 ECONOMIC DEPENDENCYThe Foundation is dependent on government funding to maintain its current level of operations.7 EXPLANATION OF TRANSITION TO AUSTRALIAN EQUIVALENTS TO IFRS’SThere has been no impact from the transition to AIFRS from AGAAP.ODYSSEY HOUSE402006ANNUAL REPORT

Odyssey House isdedicated to givingpeople somethingaddictions like drugs,alcohol & gamblingnever can: a future.Odyssey House McGrath Foundation13a Moonstone PlaceEAGLE VALE NSW 2558Telephone: (02) 9820 9999Facsimile: (02) 9820 1796Email: info@odysseyhouse.com.auWebsite: www.odysseyhouse.org.auAuthority to Fundraise: CFN 12596ABN: 49 001 418 257Odyssey House McGrath Foundation incorporated and domiciled in Australia, is a public company limited by guarantee.Donations to Odyssey House of $2.00 and above are tax deductible.