ANNUAL REPORT
2013 - 2014
Habitat for Humanity Western Australia Inc.
Annual Report 2013-2014
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
Since joining the board of Habitat for Humanity WA in September 2013 there have been several changes
in the composition of the board. A special thank you to past Directors, Kirsten Rose, Michelle Coelho,
Tim Calnan and Peter Arcus for their valued contribution to the Board and the work of Habitat for
Humanity WA.
I also recognise the magnificent contribution of Peter Preece (former Director and Advisor) who has
retired after decades of active involvement with both Habitat for Humanity Australia (Habitat Australia)
and Habitat for Humanity WA (Habitat WA). Peter was instrumental in the formation and development
of Habitat WA. No individual has done more over such a long period of time to establish and promote
Habitat WA and there is no doubt that Habitat WA and Habitat Australia would not be where they are
today without the support and involvement of Peter and his wife Jennie.
Rebecca Pedlow-Collins joined the board as a Director in October 2013 and we have been fortunate to
secure the services of Kate Brain in the capacity of part time administration bringing many skills and
competencies to the organisation. Diane van der Velde continues to serve as our admin/accounting
volunteer, while Pam Seymour supports volunteer management. We have worked with our Goldfields
and South West Chapters to complete a restructure process and we are very lucky to have such
dedicated volunteers willing to support us in the regions.
Following our successful relationship with Landcorp we have successfully achieved a similar generous
relationship with the Department of Housing for the procurement of land.
We are now entering a most exciting stage of our development in Western Australia with building
approval granted for the Seville Grove build with construction expected to commence later this year and
further builds planned in the Goldfields and the South West. We have been encouraged too, by a
renewed emphasis on the Australian Domestic Programme by our national organisation Habitat
Australia.
In closing I wish to acknowledge the contribution of all Board Members, staff and volunteers and
especially thank Graeme Carty the previous Chairman and current Vice Chairman for this assistance and
support throughout the year.
Habitat relies heavily on the generosity of both volunteers and corporate sponsorship and to that end
the Board is looking forward to another year of support, strengthening relationships in building long
term partnerships with all the "friends" of Habitat for Humanity Western Australia.
Dianne Guise
Date: 1st October, 2014
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OUR VISION
To help create opportunities for families to achieve home ownership and a safe, decent and
affordable place to live. To build homes, hope, and a community.
OUR MISSION
To build partnerships between families, volunteers and sponsors to enable families to achieve
home ownership when they would otherwise not be able to do so.
OUR VALUES
Ethics and Integrity - Partnership – Professionalism – Sustainability – Dignity
OUR STORY
Habitat for Humanity Western Australia (HFHWA) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
Australia (HFHA) which in turn forms part of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). Worldwide HFHI has completed over 850,000 homes primarily in the USA, Africa and Asia where
building regulations and associated costs are minimal compared to those in Australia.
HFHWA’s focus is on providing affordable home ownership for families who are unable to
financially support a traditional commercial mortgage and are left with no alternative other
than long term rentals. To the best of our ability we build the home with the partner family in
recognition of specific family requirements. Each successful family is required to lodge a
minimal deposit and engage in 500 hours of sweat equity throughout the build. HFHWA further
provides an interest free period during which the partner family has the opportunity to establish
substantial equity in preparation for a commercial retail mortgage.
At all times HFHWA works with the family to ensure they are managing the responsibilities of
home ownership including such items as rates, insurance, maintenance etc.
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THE BOARD
The Board meets each month in the Beyond Bank (formally United Community) office in
Subiaco. Our thanks to Beyond Bank for making space available to us. We would also like to
thank Kellie Hill Consulting for the continuing generosity of providing rent free office space for
our administration.
The Affiliate recognises and celebrates the contribution of our Patrons Hon. Richard Court and
Hon. Kay Hallahan as well as Directors, past and present. We live in a notoriously time-poor age
and the time they have all committed to the ministry of Habitat in WA is immense and
impressive.
CURRENT DIRECTORS
Top Row: Dianne Guise (Chairperson), Graeme Carty (Vice Chairman), Kim Chance (Director), Von Bromilow (Director).
Bottom Row: Luke Willcock (Director), Rebecca Pedlow-Collins (Director), Darren Smith (Secretary)
PAST DIRECTORS
Tim Calnan, Michelle Coelho, Peter Arcus, Kirsten Rose and Peter Preece
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COMMITTEE STRUCTURES
Committees were formed in November 2013 and are as follows:
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Land and Building Committee
Chair – Luke Willcock, Members – Rebecca Pedlow-Collins, Volunteers.
Governance Committee
Chair – Tim Calnan, Members – Graeme Carty, Dianne Guise.
Family and Volunteers Committee
Chair – Von Bromilow, Members – Darren Smith.
Each Committee has a Charter with specific roles and responsibilities and meet on a regular
basis and report to the board recommendations on key aspects of their portfolios.
MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS
As of 30 June 2014 there were 14 Members of HFHWA, 2 Friends of Habitat for Humanity WA
and many volunteers registered on the database.
Again, we wish to express our thanks to the many wonderful people who volunteer their time,
offer Gifts in Kind or make donations to support our work in the community.
FUNDRAISING AND CORPORATE SUPPORT
The Board continues to be encouraged by the number and quality of recognised WA
organisations which have expressed an interest in participating in corporate volunteer days on
site.
L AND
Following our successful negations and relationship with LandCorp we have been fortunate to
secure a similar arrangement with the Department of Housing for the provision of land. Recent
negotiations have concluded with the purchase of a duplex site in Bunbury which will be cleared
and prepared for construction in the near future.
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BUILDING
During the 2013/2014 financial year planning continued for the construction of our next build in
Seville Grove.
6 RENDELL E LBOW , WITHERS (ARIEL PHOTO 11 APRIL 2014)
GOVERNANCE, PLANNING AND PROCESS
In preparation for the next phase of HFHWA the board with the assistance of external
consultants continued to review and update all policies and procedures relating to insurance,
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and agreements between HFHWA and HFHA. This
review also included formalisation of Chapter Committees with the Goldfields and South West.
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FAMILY SERVICES
Our new partner family, the Bor’s are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the build at
Seville Grove. They are going to be a great family to work with and are very keen to assist in the
building process. This family will be the first to take on the new 5-year Equity Building Tenancy
Agreement.
BOR FAMILY
RELATIONS WITH HFHA AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
HFHWA continues to work closely with HFHA and welcome newly appointed CEO Martin
Thomas and Australian Programme Manager Matt Bradhurst. The focus of Habitat for Humanity
of Australia is to ensure a strong domestic program.
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CONCLUSION
In summary 2013/2014 was a year of consolidation to further develop and implement systems,
policies and procedures to provide for a successful long term sustainable organisation that can
again concentrate on our main aim –putting families into homes.
DONORS AND SPONSORS:
We are as always indebted to and very grateful for the support of all our partners and sponsors.
A special thank you goes to
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Kellie Hill Consulting, Beyond Bank (formally United Community) and Hugh Ravening for
supply of office and meeting space at no cost
Beyond Bank Australia for suppling board room space for monthly meetings.
Moore Stephens for Auditing and Accounting Advice
LandCorp and the Department of Housing for working with HFHWA to develop and
provide a deferred payment model
ABN Foundation for ongoing support for our planning and builds
Bankwest for the generous funding facility
Sceales and Company
LotteryWest
All our wonderful Volunteers that helped out during the year
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