SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08

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NORTHERN REGION (WESTPAC) LIFE SAVER HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICE OPERATIONS REPORT—SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES OVERVIEW The service completed 569 missions in 2007–08, a 26% increase on 2006–07. Of particular signifi cance was a marked (41%) increase in the number of primary missions during the period. The service performed these missions with the sustained level of professionalism and effi ciency that has been a hallmark of our service over recent years. KEY SUCCESSES 2007–08 was a particularly important period for the service, with our operation securing a new fi ve year contract with the Department of Health for the provision of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in the northern region of New South Wales. In November 2007, we fi nalised the fi t-out of our second N2 Dauphin to complete our ten year helicopter replacement plan. This allows our service to deliver an elevated level of advanced helicopter aero-medical services to the people of the northern region. In December 2007 we completed the strategic purchase of a hangar at Coffs Harbour that will allow us to accommodate a Coffs Harbour-based satellite operation if the Department of Health review of rotary wing services in NSW (the Vicary Report) supports its earlier recommendations. We are conscious that the fi nal decision rests with the Department of Health, however we consider the hangar purchase to be an important development as it will allow us to move forward quickly without accommodation constraints. The primary success of the year was the community’s continued support of our rescue helicopter service throughout our 25th anniversary year, helping to fundraise more than $2.5 million (see page 87 for consolidated fundraising statements). Some of the celebrations to mark this historic milestone included gala 25th anniversary balls in both Coffs Harbour and Lismore and a ‘Celebrate with Us’ fundraising campaign involving the businesses and community organisations of the region. The Northern Region Westpac Life Saver Helicopters fl ew almost 590 hours carrying out 569 missions. (Image courtesy NRHRS) 38 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA—ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08
RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT Three major initiatives have been fi nalised this past year. Specifi cally, the following projects have been completed for board and where required, CASA approval: • Integrated Safety Management System • Emergency Response Plan • Fatigue Risk Management System. We remain focused on air safety, with risk profi les reviewed to ensure our aircrews operate in the safest operational context possible. Our company has maintained its status as an active senior contributor of the Aviation Safety Network which provides peer based consultation at all organisational levels. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Consistent with our ongoing commitment to ‘fl y neighbourly’ attitudes, we will be modifying our second aircraft’s rear rotor to reduce its noise signature. This equipment has an 18-month order ‘window’ and we anticipate having the new tail assembly installed by December 2008. We have changed the majority of our vehicles to more fuel effi cient four cylinder vehicles, with continuing re-appraisal of this as opportunities present. We are conscious of the potential impacts of the Garnaut Report on carbon emissions and consider that any strategic planning will need to bring this issue into frame. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES The service’s long-serving General Manager, Perry Wells, proceeded on pre-retirement leave in December 2007 and retired in June 2008 after 22 years with the service. Perry contributed strongly to the development of the service in his tenure as General Manager. The company’s board notes its thanks to Perry for his substantial input through the years. The board notes with regret the untimely death of Coffs Harbour based director Ron Lawrence in December 2007. Ron was a driving force for the service in Coffs Harbour and it has been challenging to fi nd a suitable replacement of his calibre. This position currently remains open. In April 2008, the Board appointed Dr John Griffi n as a new director. John lives in the Tweed area and it is pleasing to have this area of fl ight operations covered. John has extensive experience in local government and is well regarded in his local area. Directors have approved a Code of Conduct for staff that provides a workable linkage to ethical expectations within our Integrated Safety Management System. We would expect to revisit this in the coming months as we codify the company’s values that derive from our strategic planning review. OUTLOOK FOR 2008–09 The outcome of the Vicary Report for Coffs Harbour will have a substantial effect on our fundraising in Coffs Harbour. A favourable outcome is expected to result in a substantial release of funding inertia from the community who have tired from the State Government’s continued delays in reaching a decision. The counterpoint is a negative decision that will require a rethink on our continued fundraising in that market. In any event, we remain committed to providing quality aero-medical services within the operational framework we are permitted to work within in the Coffs Coast area. We have committed to an elevated training program for our staff over the coming period. This included sending our chief engineer to France in June 2008 to complete required ratings training for our new Dauphin helicopters. We are excited at the prospect of exploring the feasibility of night vision goggle technology that will enhance our night-time operation capability. I would like to record my sincere thanks to our directors, staff and volunteer workforces. Without any of these groups, we could not function. Kris Beavis General Manager Northern Region (Westpac) Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service SECTION 02—OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 39
Page 1 and 2: 2008 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ANN
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Surf Life Saving Australia
Page 5 and 6: ARE Our mission is to provide a saf
Page 7 and 8: SECTION 01 OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
Page 9 and 10: Table 1: Snapshot (For more detaile
Page 11 and 12: 2008 5 January 2008 KNG Ironman ser
Page 13 and 14: Scene from SLSA’s latest televisi
Page 15 and 16: Our volunteers are passionate and c
Page 17 and 18: SECTION 02 OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS A
Page 19 and 20: Table 2: Report card (continued) Ta
Page 25 and 26: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Page 27 and 28: Graph 2: Contributions to state cen
Page 29 and 30: LIFESAVING OPERATIONS REPORT Graph
Page 31 and 32: SURF SPORTS OPERATIONS REPORT OVERV
Page 33 and 34: COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONS RE
Page 35 and 36: Table 3: Stakeholder map (continued
Page 37 and 38: FINANCE OPERATIONS REPORT In June 2
Page 39: HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICES OPERATIO
Page 43 and 44: 2007-08 saw a signifi cant change i
Page 45 and 46: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OUR GOVERNANCE
Page 47 and 48: Michael James Martin B. Eng (Chem)
Page 49 and 50: COMPENSATION Directors receive no c
Page 51 and 52: Board of Lifesaving (BOLS) Name Pos
Page 53 and 54: Surf Sports Technical Committee Ric
Page 55 and 56: National Helicopter Advisory Commit
Page 57 and 58: OUR STAFF We have a small but dedic
Page 59 and 60: OUR OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE SLSA NATI
Page 61 and 62: SECTION 03 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Wha
Page 63 and 64: 9. DIVIDENDS No dividends were paid
Page 65 and 66: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To t
Page 67 and 68: DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Direct
Page 69 and 70: BALANCE SHEETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3
Page 71 and 72: CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR E
Page 73 and 74: Available-for-sale fi nancial asset
Page 75 and 76: 2. REVENUE 2008 $ Consolidated Pare
Page 77 and 78: 7. INVENTORIES At cost 2008 $ Conso
Page 79 and 80: 11. BORROWINGS Current 2008 $ Conso
Page 81 and 82: 13. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE Fin
Page 83 and 84: 17. ASSOCIATED COMPANIES Country of
Page 85 and 86: 22. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH
Page 87 and 88: 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUE
Page 89 and 90: 25. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED
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SLSA and Surf Sports Australia (SSA
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SECTION 04 SURF LIFESAVING IN AUSTR
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WHO CAN JOIN SLSA? Surf Life Saving
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Surf sports are a major feeder for
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Surf Life Saving Foundation Board L
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Andrew Johnson (Tathra SLSC, NSW) A
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y SLSA, one of only four in Austral
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Robert (Bob) Mayo AM Bob has dedica
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NEW LIFE MEMBERS RECOGNISING DISTIN
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2007 AUSTRALIAN POOL RESCUE CHAMPIO
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Event 1st place Time 2nd place Time
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Male 50m Manikin Carry Anderson, Gl
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INTERNATIONAL AND INTERSTATE CENTEN
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2008 UBD AUSTRALIAN MASTER SURF LIF
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Event 1st 2nd 3rd 150 yrs min Singl
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2008 UBD AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVIN
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Event 1st 2nd 3rd U 23 Female Surf
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Open club championships pointscores
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Event 1st place Time 2nd place Time
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2008 AUSTRALIAN IRB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2
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SECTION 05 STATISTICAL SUMMARIES Wh
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Table 10: SLSA membership by catego
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As Australia’s major water safety
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WA Tas NT 2007-08 Total 2006-07 Tot
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Table 17: Surf sports—coaching an
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Peregian Beach SLSC Picnic Bay SLSC
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On 19 October 2007, ‘Memorial to
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