SurfAid was incorporated in Australia in October 2004 as a result of increasing public, private and government support received in the preceding years.   As Indonesia's largest Western neighbour, Australia will always be interested in the health and welfare of this developing nation and many Australians are fortunate to visit the remote, pristine surfing locations in SurfAid's target areas.

Australian professional surfers have been supporting SurfAid since 2001.  With their help, we enjoy a huge following and far-reaching awareness among the Australian surfing public.  Australian surfers who have contributed both financially and with awareness campaigns include:

This support reached new levels following the Boxing Day Tsunami on 26 Dec 04, when Australian corporate donors Billabong and Quiksilver made it possible for SurfAid to respond to the emergency.  See full details in the Tsunami Response section.

SurfAid Australia is established with an office in North Sydney. The office is staffed full-time through a key relationship formed with a major sponsor - Coastalwatch.

Health & Development Programmes

SurfAid Australia Programme Inputs

The Australian affiliate has a direct link into the methodology, design, implementation and management of all SurfAid development programmes.  All programmes are submitted to the Programme Review Team which consists of core SurfAid members, key Australian experts and organizations, which are engaged depending on the nature of the programme.  The review process includes review of project documentation and seeks inputs from the assembled panel to ensure the project is appropriate and adequately resourced.

Following approval by the Programme Review Team, the Australian Board of Directors sign off is required.  Once completed, SurfAid Australia's Chairman submits the approved programme to the International Board of Directors (consisting of representation from each affiliate).

TSUNAMI RESPONSE

Following the tragic tsunami of 26 Dec 2004, immediate corporate support from Australian donors Quiksilver and Billabong enabled SurfAid to respond to the emergency.  SurfAid Australia contracted SurfAid New Zealand, who were already operating in Indonesia, to deliver specific aid to the stricken areas within reach.  As funding flowed in from the Australian public and AusAID (Australian Agency for International Development), SurfAid Australia was able to extend its emergency coverage and deliver aid to northern islands including Simeuleu and Aceh.

SurfAid International Australia Ltd provided the backbone of our Emergency Tsunami Response in terms of project initiation, management and control. This included the provision of human resources, expertise and funding, obtained from AusAID, the Australian corporate sector and the Australian public.

"I'm incredibly impressed by SurfAid's efforts post tsunami and post the recent earthquake in Nias."     - Lisa Roberts, AusAID Emergency Coordinator

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

SurfAid, in conjunction with the Australian Government entity, AusAID, is embarking on a three-year project to educate, train, and prepare the people of the Mentawai Islands & Nias for future disasters.

GOAL: To assist vulnerable communities prepare for future disasters.

TIMELINE: July 2006 until April 2010

OBJECTIVES

1. To increase target community awareness of disaster preparedness, response and mitigation practices.
2. To develop community based disaster preparedness and mitigation plans for vulnerable communities.
3. Execution of community based mitigation and hazard risk reduction strategies.

See link:  Projects, Emergency Preparedness

SUPPORTING SURFAID'S GROUP PROGRAMMES

SurfAid Australia also contributes towards the following programmes which are controlled and managed by SurfAid New Zealand.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION (PMI)

Overarching control and implementation of all health programmes is a collaborative undertaking between SurfAid Australia and SurfAid New Zealand.

In conjunction with specialized project management company, PSA Project, from Melbourne and nzaid's KOHA-PICD (Partners for International Community Development), SurfAid Australia performs the following for each stage of the project cycle:

• Implementation – recruitment of staff (Project Managers, Technical Consultants)
• Control, Monitoring & Evaluation – impact assessment system for evaluating programme outcomes

Governance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Ray Wilson - Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Harry Hodge
• Joakim Sundell

ACCOUNTABILITY

Registered in 2004, SurfAid Australia is a nonprofit corporation with a charter of 'improving the health of people living in isolated regions connected through the sport of surfing'.

SurfAid is committed to transparency and accountability and reaches out to the general public in a number of ways:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS (AGM's)

Held annually, this public forum invites supporters to a presentation by senior management detailing  results for the year, and calls for questions and input from those attending.

2005 AGM -  11 August 2005
2006 AGM -  17 November 2006
2007 AGM -  23 October 2007
2008 AGM -  12 August 2008
2009 AGM -  08 September 2009

PROGRAMME CYCLE INPUTS

The Australian affiliate has a direct link into the methodology, design, implementation and management of all SurfAid development programmes.  All programmes are submitted to the Programme Review Team which consists of core SurfAid members, key Australian experts and organizations, which are engaged depending on the nature of the programme.  The review process includes review of project documentation and seeks inputs from the assembled panel to ensure the project is appropriate and adequately resourced.

Following approval by the Programme Review Team, the Australian Board of Directors sign off is required.  Once completed, SurfAid Australia's Chairman submits the approved programme to the International Board of Directors (consisting of

2007/8 ANNUAL REPORT

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2006 AGM RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions Passed at the Annual General Meeting 2006:

• Change fiscal year end to match SurfAid International group 31 March - 1 April
• SurfAid Australia to fund jetty with NGO LEAP (Local Empowerment Assistance Programme) in Nias.
  Local Indonesian NGO LEAP is founded by Australians Channa & Ruby Senaratne; this project is to fund jetties for construction as per submitted proposal from LEAP.
• Execute agreement with LEAP
• Execute QLD fundraising license
• Appointment of auditors for 2006/7

2007 AGM RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions Passed at the Annual General Meeting 2007:

• Appointment of auditors WHK Greenwood for 2007/8
• SurfAid Australia to recruit COO to be based in Sydney office
• SurfAid Australia to recruit Education Consultant

WEB-BASED EMAILS & NEWSLETTERS

SurfAid is accountable and available to everyone who contributes to our cause via a web based communication system.  Please see our Home Page, & enewsletter, OnBoard Australia & New Zealand.

Please contact us with questions, comments or requests at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In addition we encourage our supporters to become active within our organization and use a wide network of volunteers. Postings for types of volunteers needed in the office, in the programme or at fundraising events are publicized under Volunteers.

PUBLIC LAUNCH OF SURFAID AUSTRALIA

• Sydney Harbour Paddle June 2005

FUNDRAISERS

• Byron Bay Art Gallery (see news archives)
• Sydney Benefit - Thursday the 15th of June, 2006
  
• United World College 24 Hour Swim Challenge (see news archives)
  

ONGOING PRESENTATIONS TO CORPORATE DONORS

• Billabong Australia
• Quiksilver Australia
• Rip Curl Australia
• O’Neill
• Hurley
• Surftravel Co
• Surf Hardware
• Lonely Planet (funding donor since 2002)
• Stacer Speedboats
• ABN AMRO (funding donor since 2002)
• Deutsche Bank
• Gowing Brothers
• Group Administration Australia P/L
• Ray White Group

Management

• Jane Powels, Development Manager
• email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contact Information

PO Box 630
North Sydney NSW, 2059
Australia
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T +61 (02) 9965 7325
F +61 (02) 8920 1621