SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08

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SOUTHERN REGION (WESTPAC) HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICE OPERATIONS REPORT—SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES OVERVIEW As noted in last year’s annual report, in December 2006 the NSW Government announced that the Southern Region Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service had been unsuccessful in its tender to provide emergency medical services to the Ambulance Service of NSW. The contract concluded on 18 May 2007. KEY ACTIVITIES 2007–08 has therefore seen signifi cant change in the overall operations of this organisation following this and our inability to secure short term contracts which are acceptable to the land usage set out for the hangar complex at the Cape Banks facility. The service has been forced to move from the situation where the majority of our work was on behalf of, and funded by, the Ambulance Service of NSW. As Table 5 demonstrates, we now principally provide a coastal surveillance and rescue service, funded by sponsorships, fundraising and intermittent tasking from government agencies. (SRHRS accounts are consolidated into SLSA’s fi nancial and segment reports—see page 59). All this has led to a change in the management structure generally. Sadly the changes resulted in redundancy for then CEO Doug Menzies and all but two of our loyal and dedicated employees. Doug and all employees had been tireless in their efforts to retain the service and win the necessary contracts, but to no avail. Unfortunately one of our helicopters had to be sold as there was no necessity to retain both aircraft. The proceeds of the sale have been invested to fund future operational requirements. Despite these signifi cant set-backs, there have been a number of short term benefi ts with the reintroduction of volunteer rescue crewpersons drawn from an elite band of surf lifesavers. This has resulted in greater synergy 40 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA—ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08 (Image Westpac/Campaign Palace) between the service and SLSNSW generally, by integrating the primary roles of the surf lifesavers and helicopter operations, which can only prove mutually benefi cial both from an individual perspective but also from an operational aspect. Throughout the year the aircraft has been used on many occasions to support our major sponsors Westpac. This service will be eternally grateful to Westpac, who throughout the adversity that has befallen the company have steadfastly stuck to their sponsorship arrangements. Quite simply this has been instrumental in ensuring the survival of this service. There is no doubting that the service is slowly emerging from the diffi cult environment in which it was left following the loss of the Department of Health contract. It is proceeding towards a unit which will be self suffi cient, of value to the Surf Life Saving organisation generally and once again be prominent in the eyes of the general public for whom it was established to serve. OUTLOOK FOR 2008–09 There is a genuine belief that opportunities still exist— ‘out of the ashes’—for the service to move forward as a valuable part of Surf Life Saving’s coastal surveillance and aquatic rescue operation in the Greater Sydney region. Corporate governance and business strategies have therefore been planned with a vision to the future. Protocols have been established with SLSNSW in relation to tasking and coastal patrols and ongoing discussions are being held with major agencies such as SES, Rural Fire Services, Police and AusSAR. This may well establish additional revenue streams not only in the short term but develop longer term relationships and hence lead to a more dedicated and independent service. Discussions continue regarding tasking protocols with various agencies and while it is evident that the organisation will not receive 000 accreditation, there is no doubt that it will be incorporated into the 000 tasking procedures through NSW Police in particular. There is ongoing investigation into securing outside contracts as we certainly have the aircraft capabilities, personnel capabilities and the desire to once again emerge as a fl agship both within the industry and for the parent company in promoting the image and ideals of SLSA.
2007–08 saw a signifi cant change in the overall operations of the service including the reintroduction of volunteer crewperson from the ranks of SLSA members. (Image Westpac/Campaign Palace) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES The circumstances referred to above led to changes in board membership with former Chairman Jon Donohoe AM standing down after a very successful and productive period in the position. The chair was subsequently assumed by Ron Rankin AM. It would be remiss not to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of all directors and their unswerving support during extremely trying times. They certainly left the company in very solid fi nancial circumstances with a state-of-the-art hangar facility, in a prime location, and two helicopters. In conclusion I would like to acknowledge the true loyalty and support of all those involved in every facet of the service; corporate governance, operations, engineering, fundraising and administration and in particular those who continue to lend their support behind the scenes in a voluntary capacity. Thank you—this service cannot survive without your input. Perry J Wells General Manager Southern Region (Westpac) Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service SECTION 02—OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 41
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 and 40: HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICES OPERATIO
Page 41: RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT Three majo
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
Page 91 and 92: 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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