Annual Report 2013-2014
Message from the Board
It is my pleasure to report on another very successful year for NCNS. I do this on behalf of the Directors and we join together in recognising and thanking the staff for their commitment and professionalism in supporting families and communities in the Nepean region.
Each new Term Directory comes out and shows the strength in program delivery – refl ecting a highly successful and responsive team with programs that meet the needs of the community – whether reducing social isolation; providing skills for family or work life; activities for wellbeing; or bringing in targeted interventions that enable a child or young person to succeed.
The Board is truly proud that, as the organisation has grown, we have maintained our genuine connection with community at a grassroots level. By being local and connected to our communities, we are there to provide the day to day support and encouragement which helps families, children and young people get through life when faced with considerable adversity and challenges.
The NCNS team demonstrate their commitment to social justice and inclusion values in all they do, and this is refl ected in the high regard and reputation that the organisation enjoys across the sector. As a Board of Directors we would ask each staff member to feel justly proud of the contribution they make to their community and to accept our personal thanks for their commitment to the support of the people in the Nepean Region. As Directors we have continued setting a path for NCNS which supports sustainable growth in a changing community environment.
The community sector faces even greater change and competition for dwindling funding resources in the years ahead. We are all focused on placing the organisation in the best possible position to ensure that service levels are maintained for our most vulnerable individuals, families and communities. Governance processes have been a Board priority this year, and our Board Committees are well established and providing the direction and advice required.
Our General Manager (Joy) and the Senior Management Team (Laura, Nerida, Trudy, Carolyn, Michelle, Gareth and Lisa) have done a great job in leading NCNS through a year of change. Recognition must also go to our highly skilled and dedicated Financial Administration Team who provide quality and timely reports to the Board and its Committees.
All members of the Board volunteer their time and share their skills and perspectives as Directors of NCNS. As Chairperson, I thank each of my fellow Directors for their dedication, time and energy. Thank you to Danielle, Doreen, Jenny, Joy, Lyn, Mary, Vickie, and Yvonne.
Patricia Formosa NCNS Chairperson