Annual Report 2014 - 2015

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stakeholders is a continuous and important aspect toward supporting our families and their individual concerns. The Northern Region is currently participating in a sub group of Cairns Case Management in conjunction with Victims Assist QLD and other relevant stakeholders. This group aims to develop and strengthen referral systems and address specific court support requirements for court users. The group will be addressing specific court support needs and services, particularly pertaining to those who live remotely or have specific cultural needs or requirements when attending court. New Families & Court Outcomes This past year, the Northern Region has experienced an additional nineteen new homicides in which eighty new individuals have been contacted. Of this, twenty five of our new members reside in either New Zealand or interstate. Court proceedings during the last 12 months has also resulted in the conviction of four offenders, one of which plead guilty to murder, one found guilty of murder, and two pleas of manslaughter. . Robin Christmas Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group in giving back to the group as well as providing the financial expertise needed to manage the finances of this organisation. I have over 50 years of accounting experience in a variety of workplaces. These include banking for 10 years, a chartered accountants office, an oil company, a motor vehicle company, a wine and spirit company, hotel management, fruit and vegetable grocery chain accounting, and bookkeeping for other charitable organisations, kindergartens and school sports associations. The role of financial reporting has changed so much in recent years with government wanting more in terms of accountability and reconciliation for funds received. There are the inevitable applications for funding and grants which take much of our time. Also there is the need to report to the members through the Board of Management and in the Annual Report. Finally, I would personally like to express my thanks to those who support the organisation through financial membership, donations and by fundraising. Leanne Murfitt It has been a privilege to serve as the Finance Officer again this year. I am now in my tenth year with the organization. I am an accountant by profession and also the father of a victim of homicide (Nicola) killed in 1994. My wife Cay was one of the original foundation members when the Group started in 1995. I have the rare opportunity to be able to make a contribution to the management of This past year has brought us many new challenges and I am so grateful for the assistance from our committed professional team and our volunteers who graciously give their 17 Annual Report 2014-2015
time to support our members at our many special events i.e. Awareness Day, Memorial Day, Court Support and After Hours Telephone Support. I have had the pleasure to have trained our many students and volunteers this year, our volunteers and students who dedicate time to train in the office to learn more about our organisation, our IT systems and court support. Our volunteers and students help make QHVSG the organisation that it is today. Our wonderful team supports families in the Supreme and Magistrates Courts of Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Cairns and Mackay etc. During this past year, we have shared the journey with many families, our primary purpose being to support our members through this trying time. This year we have had many successful outcomes. Our members have graciously allowed me, our volunteers and students to walk with them in a part of their life changing journey. The strength and courage of our members never ceases to amaze me. This compassionate team make my role as Volunteer Coordinator satisfying and gratifying. Our office is filled with love and laughter and I feel privileged to work with a committed team of professionals who are passionate about caring and empowering others. My goals for 2016 will incorporate facilitating training for new volunteers/students and supporting our wonderful team. I feel honoured to be part of this caring compassionate team and look forward to future challenges. 18 Annual Report 2014-2015
Page 1 and 2: Annual Report 2014-2015
Page 3 and 4: OUR CORE VALUES We are committed to
Page 5 and 6: QHVSG Team Board of Management 2014
Page 7 and 8: to be reckoned with in the communit
Page 9 and 10: “Slammed” which is a compilatio
Page 11 and 12: Over the years that follow, QHVSG e
Page 13 and 14: Those in Support Paula Starmer Debo
Page 15 and 16: Soraya Seklaoui inspiration to make
Page 17: I look forward to continuing to dev
Page 21 and 22: Scott Furlong Tina Good Sherrie Mey
Page 23 and 24: Court Support This has been a very
Page 25 and 26: Community Presentations This year,
Page 27 and 28: Volunteers - Non Victim Catherine A
Page 29 and 30: McInnes Wilson McInnes Wilson Lawye
Page 31 and 32: ASSETS Petty Cash on hand $ 300.00

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