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Bay Riders

Community Centre Harrow Neighbourhood House

A Place to Connect, Inspire, Belong

Annual Report 2015-16

Bay Riders Community Centre Harrow Neighbourhood House


Annual Report 2015 - 2016

Our Centre .......................................................................................... 2

History ........................................................................................ 2

Location and Catchment Area .................................................... 3 Funding Report ........................................................................... 4 Auditors, Accreditation and Details ............................................. 6 Acknowledgments ...................................................................... 7

Our Team ............................................................................................ 8

Steering Committee & Staff ........................................................ 8 Organisational Structure ............................................................. 8

Our Programs ..................................................................................... 9

Coordinators Report ................................................................... 9 Programs 2015-2016 ................................................................ 11 Photo Gallery ....................................................................... 12-17 Men’s Shed .............................................................................. 18 Program Planning 2016-2017 ................................................... 19

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The Bay Riders Community Centre (BRCC)

was formerly known as the Harrow

Neighbourhood House and was established

in 2007. A steering committee was formed

comprising Committee of Management,

volunteer and community representatives

and Centre staff.

During 2010-2011, the Bay Riders house

came to the end of an era and was

demolished as it could not be converted to

meet the needs of the programs.

The block of land was levelled to make way

for the new Men’s Shed and in June 2011,

construction was completed and the Men’s

Shed officially opened in March 2012.

The Bay Riders Community Centre

program’s are now conducted in the

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre. We will

review the need to construct an independent

BRCC building in the future.

HISTORY

“THE POWER OF

COMMUNITY TO

CREATE HEALTH IS

FAR GREATER THAN

ANY PHYSICIAN,

CLINIC OR HOSPITAL” Mark Hyman

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Bay Riders Community Centre Harrow Neighbourhood House A Place to Connect, Inspire, Belong


Harrow is claimed to be the oldest inland

town in Victoria and overlooks the Glenelg

River valley in the heart of Red Gum

country. It is located in the Shire of West

Wimmera, 391kms north west of

Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Harrow

and the surrounding area had a population

of 315.

It is a picturesque rural community that

has existed without the support of

infrastructures such as an acute hospital,

ambulance, resident medical support and

public transport. The farming district

specialises in wool, beef and cereal crop

farming. Recently discovered deposits of

mineral sands have given rise to the

development of a mining industry in the

nearby area. The Bay Riders Community

Centre plays an important role in providing

activities to the township of Harrow and

also for the needs of a rural community

surrounding this of approximately 500

people.

LOCATION AND CATCHMENT AREA

Distance from other centres:

Melbourne 4 – 4.5 hrs

Adelaide 5 – 5.5 hrs

Ballarat 3 hrs

Casterton 45 mins

Coleraine 45 mins

Hamilton 1 hr

Horsham 1 hr

Mt. Gambier 1.5 hrs

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Bay Riders Community Centre is pleased to report a

net result after depreciation of $ 12,008 for the finan-

cial year ending 30 June 2016.

Total revenue from operating and non-operating ac-

tivities in 2015-16 was $ 22,566 up on the previous

financial year and annual performance was ahead of

budget expectations.

A full year of increased funding (20 hours per

week) for the Bay Riders Community Centre

enabling it to continue with its growth and

positive output to the community

Receipt of a grant for the Men’s Shed to ex-

pend on capital improvements for access

Expending further grants received in the last

financial year to continue with successful and

well attended school holiday programs and

international cooking classes through the Bay

Riders Community Centre and provide defen-

sive driving classes for the elderly

Sponsorship of the well-supported Defensive

Driving program from Bendigo Bank, Col-

eraine

Increased project output from the Men’s Shed

program

Stable community contributions for the BRCC

programs on offer and fundraising efforts

New community fitness programs

Increased donations from local groups and

individuals

The BRCC incorporating the Men’s Shed received

generous donations from organisations and local

community group Calico & Candles. The Harrow

Bush Billy Carts provided significant funds for the

personal time provided by members of the Men’s

Shed to man the gate.

Total expenditure attributable to operating activities

was $ 7,424 higher than the previous year.

Majority of this increase is in the program

expenses area with other increases to sub-

scriptions and licences; office supplies and

minor plant & equipment.

Employment expenses remained stable with

some growth attributable to employee award

driven salary increases during the year.

The contribution to the Harrow Bush Nursing

Centre remained stable.

Areas of savings were in electricity; telephone

costs; repairs and maintenance and meeting

expenses

Capital expenditure in 2015-16 has been utilised to

purchase a new sander polisher and wood bandsaw

and install a 13m concrete footpath fitted with rails at

the Men’s Shed and purchase a 6 burner BBQ and

cart for the BRCC.

The BRCC operates under the auspice of the Harrow

Bush Nursing Centre (HBNC) and acknowledges its

re-current quarterly funding support from the Victori-

an Government’s Neighbourhood House Coordina-

tion Program (NHCP) through the Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS). In October

2014, the BRCC was successful in demonstrating a

demand for additional activities and the capacity to

deliver additional activities resulting in an increase to

its funding to provide an additional 10 coordination

hours of funding per week bringing its total Neigh-

bourhood House Coordination Program funding to 20

hours per week. The increase in funding has enabled

more members in the local community to engage in

additional activities at the Bay Riders Community

Centre and the efficient and effective coordination of

these programs.

Please note the figures used in this financial over-

view are reported for the purpose of presenting this

Annual Report. A full set of audited statements for

the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre which includes the

BRCC will be presented and available at the AGM of

the HBNC.

Finance Summary – 7 years since commencement of

the Bay Riders Community Centre

2009-2010 through until 2015-2016

Emma Cush

Finance Officer and Payroll

FUNDING REPORT 2015-2016



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2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Total Revenue 93,605 71,039 55,786 36,593 79,297 54,059 27,165

Total Expenditure 81,597 74,173 56,228 34,685 30,092 23,445 27,037

Operating Surplus (Deficit) 12,008 (3,134) (442) 1,908 49,205 30,614 128

Total Assets

NH Coordination Funding 54,234 43,280 29,266 23,190 22,247 21,650 21,174

Fundraising & Donations 2,238 861 583 1,984 100 200

BRCC Client Contributions 20,601 20,189 18,660 3,777 5,491 1,299 2,851

Other grants & funding 16,532 6,709 2,777 7,642 51,459 31,110 2,940

Depreciation 1,202 1,152 3,121 3,222

Employee Expenses 39,904 39,187 20,789 11,801 11,547 11,498 14,047

BRCC Program Expenses 24,797 17,756 15,632 5,551 6,469 2,614 4,113

Other Expenses 15,694 16,078 16,686 14,111 12,076 9,333 8,877

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Auditors

The auditors for the 2015-2016 financial year were Capitis Accounting Solutions, Horsham.

Accreditation

In 2004, 2008 and 2012, Quality Improvement and Community Services Accreditation (QICSA) certified that the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre Inc. met the Council’s accreditation requirements using the Australian Health and Community Service Standards for Health and Community Services. In 2014, Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) certified that the Centre met all accreditation requirements.

Details

Contact Details

Address: 24 Blair Street, Harrow VIC 3317 Postal Address: PO Box 103, Harrow VIC 3317 Phone: 03 5588 2000 Fax: 03 5588 1300 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hbnc.org.au

...and you can find us on Facebook

Business Details:

The Bay Riders Community Centre is under the auspice of the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre

AUDITING & ACCREDITATION

http://qip.com.au/

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BRCC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Bay Riders Community Centre (BRCC) greatly appreciates and acknowledges the

support of:

And the amazing Volunteers and Community of

Harrow and surrounding Districts

Department of Health and Human Services The Gwen and Edna Foundation

Commonwealth Staff Community Fund

The Coleraine and District

Bendigo Community Bank

Harrow Calico & Candles




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Pauline Kelly

Sloba Petrovic Ilija Petrovic

Allan Decker

STEERING COMMITTEE

Lynne Beaton

BRCC Coordinator

Marnie Baker

BRCC Administration

Tim Baines

Mens Shed Coordinator

Marj Kennedy

STAFF



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The Bay Riders Community Centre has again provided wonderful opportunities for the commu-

nity to come together for many varied activities and programs throughout the past year.

We continue to strive to have a place where there is something for everyone and as a conse-

quence there has been an extensive range of exciting things happening at our Neighbourhood

house.

The Australian Driving Institute ran the Defensive Driving course for the fourth year in a row

which again saw many participants improve their driving skills. The learner drivers were once

again very generously supported by the Coleraine and District Community Bendigo Bank and

as in previous years the feedback from the young drivers and their parents was excellent. We

had many probationary drivers complete the course as well as those that partook in the corpo-

rate program. This year the Australian Driving Institute developed a new exclusive program to

Harrow for senior drivers. This program was subsidised through funding by Wimmera Primary

Care Partnership. The Senior Drivers program provided one on one instructors which enabled

the participants to raise questions and focussed on individual strengths and weaknesses. It is

so important, particularly in remote areas to offer our senior community members the chance to

retain their independence.

We were thrilled to welcome Chrissy Keepence from Lindy Charm School in Brisbane to the

centre to run her Vintage style workshops. Chrissy was accompanied by Jenny from the ‘Jacks

Daughter’ clothing label. Over two days many girls enjoyed the vintage styling and then some

were treated to a photo shoot with Lindy’s professional photographer. A great weekend with

lots of laughter was had by all.

Ron Penrose continued to give his time to hold his monthly art classes throughout the year and

Katrina Lodge also held a class sharing her unique artistic painting style. To add to our arts

program renowned artist, Robert Wade made his

way to Harrow and held a wonderful weekend

workshop which was also attended by many art

enthusiasts.

The monthly international cooking classes were

well attended again this year. For a program in its

fourth year it certainly has not lost its allure. It has

been such a popular program and has provided

the opportunity for people to meet and spend time

relaxing, cooking for those that wish to and just

having a great time in good company.

COORDINATOR’S REPORT 2015-2016




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We again had some wonderful talented cooks that very generously donated their time and talent

to the centre. Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and Cambodian were amongst the delicious cuisine

that was enjoyed by the enthusiastic participants. The international cooking classes were sup-

ported by the CALD grant through the Department of Health and Human Services.

Our health and wellbeing programs had Frank Jesse from Dunkeld hold his Iyengar Yoga

classes. Exercises to music classes with Pauline Kelly continued to be held weekly. We

also had drumbeat by the river with Kathleen Ballinger which was very therapeutic and en-

joyable.

The many school holiday activities that were provided over the twelve month period did not

disappoint and included a trip to the Halls Gap Zoo, a surfing trip to Robe with Charlies surf

school, basket weaving, kids healthy exercise and cooking with Loren Linto and Alex West,

Art and Craft workshops with Katrina Lodge, as well as craft with Bev Mitchell. We are very

grateful to have the Commonwealth Bank Community Grant and Gwen and Edna Founda-

tion to support our school holiday programs.

Play group brought many new mums and children together which often coincided with the

maternal child and health nurses visit.

Thankyou to all of the volunteers that so generously give up their time and share their many

talents with those that enjoy the programs that our Community Centre provides. Without

their support many of the programs would not be possible. Thankyou to the Bay Riders

Steering Committee, the staff of the Bay Riders Community Centre and the management

and staff of the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre for their support.

Lynne Beaton

Bay Riders community

Centre Coordinator

COORDINATOR’S REPORT 2015-2016

Wimmera West Grampians Neighbourhood House Network Meeting hosted at

Bay Riders Community Centre



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The Bay Riders Community Centre is part of the Victorian Governments Neighbourhood House Coordination Program. The Centre aims to support the provision of community development programs and activities that lead to community-strengthening outcomes by:

Supporting diversity and promoting community participation and inclusion

Facilitating community development and capacity building in support of individuals and groups within communities

Supporting lifelong learning opportunities to improve their training and employment pathways and community participation

The BRCC actively seeks community consultation to ascertain agreed community responses to identified needs and priorities, including the establishment of community partnerships and identification of funding sources.

OUR PROGRAMS 2015-2016

Programs offered in 2015-2016 included

but were not limited to:

School Holiday Activities Craft/Art Classes Bus/Day Excursions Craft with Bev African Drumming Basket Weaving Cooking for Kids Healthy Eating & Exercise

Youth Mentoring Men’s Shed Surfing

Adult Computer & Technology Education Broadband for Seniors Work shops

Playgroup (Mums and Mums to be)

Defensive Driving Course for L/P plate and more experienced drivers focusing on safe driving in rural areas. Courses offered include (but were not limited to) Austdrive 1 & 2, Corporate, Quad Bike and 4WD

Arts & Crafts Vintage Makeover Workshop Sketch Workshops Basket Making Art with Katrina Lodge Watercolour with Robert Wade

Book Chat

International Cooking Classes

Yoga

Exercises to Music




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SCHOOL HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES With the amazing support of the Gwen and Edna Jones Foundation and the Common-

wealth Bank Staff Community Fund, school hol-iday activities at the Bay Riders Community

Centre have been anything but ordinary.

Activities this year included Charlie’s Surf School in Robe, healthy days with Loren and

Alex, Cooking Classes for Kids, African Drum-ming Workshop, Woodwork with the Men’s Shed and a day out at the Halls Gap Zoo.

These are just some of the highlights from our School

Holiday Adventures. 132 Kids attended school

holiday activities



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INTERNATIONAL

COOKING CLASSES International Cooking Classes have proven to be one of our most sort after programs - and with the skill base of our volunteer cooks - it comes as no surprise to us. Nominated for the West Wimmera Volunteer Awards, our interna-tional cooking classes have been around the world throughout the year including India, Asia, Italy, the Mediterranean and Cambodia to name a few!

141 people attended

International

Cooking Classes




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ART & WELLNESS

WORKSHOPS Highlights this year included the Vintage Makeover workshops and Vintage Photo

shoots with Chrissy Keepence of the Lindy Charm School.

Yoga was popular again at the centre this year with workshops focussing on the

Iyenga style. Exercises to Music continued to be popular.

143 people attended Yoga and

Exercises to Music

Classes



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ART & WELLNESS

WORKSHOPS Art Classes continued at the centre with talented local Artist Ron Penrose sharing his skills and practical ad-vice in our Sketch with Stretch monthly classes.

We held two specialized Adult Art workshops this year with Robert Wade (a famous watercolour artist) and Katrina Lodge (local abstract artist).

Basket Weaving with the amazing Cheree Densley was popular with students taking home hand woven works of art.

26 people attended Adult Artist Workshops

72 people attended Sketch with Stretch




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ADULT EDUCATION

DRIVER AWARENESS This year saw us continue our Adult Education classes with

the return of the Defensive Driving Program. This highly popular program was well supported and continues to attract

both private and corporate drivers wanting to improve their rural driving skills. The course is presented by

highly skilled trainers and is considered one of the most important programs we run.

The L Plate Drivers Course was generously supported again by the Coleraine and Disctrict

Community Bendigo Bank.

35 people attended the

Defensive Driving



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79 Mums and Bubs attended Playgroup

African Drumming

Workshops at the

Glenelg River ALONE WE CAN DO SO

LITTLE; TOGETHER WE

CAN DO SO MUCH HELEN KELLER




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MEN’S SHED

The past twelve months the Harrow and District Men’s Shed has enjoyed

a very productive and engaging year with attendances at the shed steadily

increasing and the demand for projects strong the future is looking very

positive.

The successful product from the shed last year was the timber clothes horse

and this is still proving to be popular with demand strong for sales. The sales of

our products has been aided by the Harrow Calico and Candles shop offering to

become a retail outlet for many items we produce. We thank them for their sup-

port in providing a place to sell our wares.

During the course of the year the focus hasn’t always been on items for sale, as

we have been proud to participate in some community projects to benefit the

town. We assisted Johnny Mullagh Park by making four picket fence panels.

We also dismantled and repaired two park seats overlooking the cricket oval.

Adding to this we participated in many various smaller community projects and

it shows that we have had a busy year.

But it isn’t always about being busy. This year we have placed greater empha-

sis toward providing a meeting place rather than just an environment to do pro-

jects. A footy tipping competition has been introduced for the first time which

included members of the Men’s shed, bush nursing staff and families. I’m

pleased to say that this has been extremely well supported and has become the

major topic of conversation most days.

The shed held a number of fundraising events and were fortunate to receive

generous donations from the Calico and Candles and Harrow National Billy

Cart Association. These funds have aided in purchase of many tools including

Carpenters Vice and Sander Polisher as well as a microwave, which are now

being used regularly by the men.

On behalf of the all the men I would like to thank the many organisations that

have supported the men’s shed through donations and assistance. I would also

like to thank the staff of the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre and Bay Rider’s Com-

munity Centre for their amazing support and enthusiasm to help make the shed

what it is, “A Men’s Shed.”

Tim Baines

Harrow and District Men’s

Shed Coordinator

Tim and Craig with the new path to the Mens Shed

Mens Shed raised $400 volunteering on the Gate at the

Harrow Johnny Mullagh Championship Weekend



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During the 2016-2017 year The Bay Riders Community Centre will continue to offer programs suitable for all age groups, abilities and interests.

Thanks to grant funding provided by the Com-monwealth Bank we will be able to continue our subsidised school holiday program in 2016.

We will continue to utilise the generous funding from the CALD grant until December 2016 and providing financial support to our International Cooking Classes.

Coleraine and District Community Bendigo Bank will again support the L Plate Defensive Driver’s Course in 2016. In addition to sup-porting L Plate Bendigo Bank Account holders, they have generously offered to support all L Plate Driver’s attending the course.

We intend to provide activities/functions to develop the opportunity for the youth of our community to get together and connect with others in the surrounding area and beyond.

Adult Education and social interaction will continue to be our focus with the provision of workshops including Computer and Technology Education. There will be many opportunities available in and through the Bay Riders Community Centre to enjoy the company of others while attending any of the workshops provided.

PROGRAM PLANNING FOR 2016-2017

Programs planned for 201-2017 include

but are not limited to:

School Holiday Activities Craft/Art Classes Bus/Day Excursions Outdoor Adventure Activities Healthy Eating & Exercise

Youth Mentoring Men’s Shed Activities Surfing Camp

Adult Computer & Technology Education Tablet/IPad Education Ebay Advanced Course Introduction to Email/Internet Broadband for Seniors Work shops Introduction to Computers

Playgroup (Mums and Mums to be)

Defensive Driving Course for L/P plate and more experienced drivers fo-cusing on safe driving in rural areas. Courses to be on offer include (but not limited to) Austdrive 1 & 2, Corporate, Quad Bike, 4WD and seniors

Arts & Crafts Vintage Makeover Workshop Sketch Workshops Basket Making Milliners Workshops Scrap Booking

Health & Lifestyle Programs Book Club Gardening Group International Cooking Classes Yoga Pilates










Bay Riders Community Centre (located at the Harrow Bush Nursing Cen-

tre)

24 Blair Street, Harrow. P.O. Box 103 Harrow,

Victoria 3317 Phone: 03 5588 2000

Fax: 03 5588 1300 E-mail:

[email protected]

www.hbnc.org.au

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