2013/2014 Annual Report

From the CEO
It is with great pleasure that we present the 50th
Annual Report of the Asthma Foundation
WA.
I trust you enjoy reading about our committed
work in the community.
Strategic Direction
The new three year Strategic Direction document
was completed and all is in readiness to continue
the successes of recent years.
I commend the AFWA Board Members for their
commitment and leadership shown during this
period.
Financial Performance
It is pleasing to report a fourth successive operating
surplus in an ever increasing and competitive
environment. We believe the ethos is now so
firmly entrenched, that anything other than a
surplus each year will be deemed unacceptable,
and that with every successful year, our financial
commitment to research, education and training
will increase accordingly. My appreciation is
extended to our Treasurer, Spencer Broad, his
committee who oversee the financial dealings
of the Foundation, and to Sarah McKenna our
Finance Manager, for tirelessly ensuring our
progress remains on track.
Partnerships
Newmont Asia Pacific
We are blessed to have the support of one of the
world’s leading gold producers, Newmont Asia
Pacific. Through Mr Kelvyn Eglinton, Regional
Manager- Social Responsibility and Mr Ken
Ramsey, Group Executive – Environment & Social
Responsibility, this organisation has epitomised
the value of strong relationships, and the work
we have achieved because of this alignment
cannot be understated. Our regional expansion
into WA will occur because of the Newmont Asia
Pacific assurance to our partnership. Their three
year commitment has ensured we have remained
financially viable, and we hope to extend this
relationship for a further three years in 2015.
Department of Health WA
Our primary focus is the delivery of health services
to people with asthma and where people need
assistance, their carers in the case of children, and
the aged. Each year the Department of Health
fund many of our programs which are detailed
later in this report. We have set targets, such as
2500 appointments with consumers with asthma,
including face to face clinics, telephone advice,
email, resources, internet and website access to
information. GP and pharmacy referrals result from
the activity funded by our Health Department. We
have delivered programs to play groups, child care
centres and aboriginal medical service outlets. Our
scope is large, but with this support, the task is
very much achievable. On behalf of the Board and
staff of the Foundation we thank Gerrie Williams
and her team for their ongoing support and
inspiration.
Channel 7 Telethon Trust
The Asthma Foundation WA has for many years
enjoyed support from the Channel 7 Telethon
Trust via grants from Telethon. This year were very
fortunate to receive a grant, which when added
to our fundraising, major donors and partners,
we were able to increase our commitment to
Asthma Research by 70% to $199,518. We thank
Steve Mummery and the Trust for their ongoing
commitment to child respiratory research.
Evol LNG, our partners for the last
six years. To Nic Rea and Bill Hazell,
whose enthusiasm for what we
are trying to achieve is quite remarkable, and
who lead a team that truly understands what a
successful relationship should look like, we say
thank you, for the Foundation remains in debt of
your unwavering support.
Mr Kelvyn Eglinton
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