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1 2015/2016 Annual Report Peaches adopted in June 2016

In this report 3 The Board 4 President s Report 5 Chief Executive Officer s Report 6 2015/2016 in Summary

2 In this report 3 The Board 4 President s Report 5 Chief Executive Officer s Report /2016 in Summary 8 RSPCA Australia 9 Thank you 10 Financials Ben and Ralph had fun at Million Paws Walk (especially Ralph) 2

The Board MR. ROB DIMONTE FCA, BA(Acct), MAICD President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 2015 Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Chair, CEO, Operations, HR MS.

BVSc, PhD, Dip Bact, MBA, FACVSc, HonDVSc. Past President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 1998 Chair, Animal Welfare Policy Member, Finance, Audit and Risk MS.

3 The Board MR. ROB DIMONTE FCA, BA(Acct), MAICD President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 2015 Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Chair, CEO, Operations, HR MS. DEBORAH MILLER BA, CPA, MBA, FAICD Vice President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 2015 Member, CEO, Operations, HR Chair, Marketing and Business Development EMERITUS PROFESSOR MARY BARTON AO, BVSc, PhD, Dip Bact, MBA, FACVSc, HonDVSc. Past President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 1998 Chair, Animal Welfare Policy Member, Finance, Audit and Risk MS. MARIA ARMSTRONG Joined Board 2009 Member, Animal Welfare Policy Member, CEO, Operations, HR Member, CEO, Operations, HR MR. JERRY ADAMS MBA, BA, FAICD MR. GIULIANO RECH MBA, FAICD, FAIM MS. DEBRA LANE LLB, GDLP MS. JILL BOTTRALL Joined Board 2014 Joined Board 2011 Member, CEO, Operations, HR Member, Finance, Audit and Risk Chair, Nomination Joined Board 2012 Member, Governance Member, Marketing and Business Development Joined Board 2013 Chair, Governance Member, CEO, Operations, HR Member, Finance, Audit and Risk Member, Animal Welfare Policy Member, Nominations MR. GARY BURNS Re-joined Board 2015 DR. ANDREW CARTER BVsc DVD MR. MARCUS GEHRIG Joined Board 2015 Member, Nominations Joined Board 2015 Member, Governance Member, Marketing and Business Development Member, Finance, Audit and Risk Member, Marketing and Business Development 3

President s Report It has been a privilege to be the President of RSPCA South Australia during this past year.

Having said this, our challenge continues and unfortunately there is a growing workload to prevent animal cruelty, and to protect and care for animals in our community.

Donations from the community have increased, albeit not at the pace required to cover the demand for our services.

4 President s Report It has been a privilege to be the President of RSPCA South Australia during this past year. To be associated with people who value so highly the lives of animals, and are so focused on protecting them, restores one s faith in humanity. Having said this, our challenge continues and unfortunately there is a growing workload to prevent animal cruelty, and to protect and care for animals in our community. We have, however, great support from our donors, volunteers, members, governments and the general public. We are extremely thankful for this support. Donations from the community have increased, albeit not at the pace required to cover the demand for our services. We will need to continue to grow our financial support if we are going to meet the expectations of the South Australian community. The legislated law-enforcement work we do on behalf of the State Government through our Inspectorate is less than 50% funded by government, and the balance along with every other aspect of what we do in caring for 10,000 animals each year comes from community donations. In 2015/16, for example, each one of our Inspectors responded to 745 cruelty reports, a rise of 5% from the year prior. Our prosecutions have increased by 16% in the same period. We will need to find more financial support if we are to continue to meet this increasing demand. I am often asked, What is the role of a Board Member at RSPCA South Australia? Firstly, it is to take their passion for protecting and caring for animals, and volunteer their time to make a difference. But that aptly describes all volunteers purpose at RSPCA. So there must be more. The Board needs a wide breadth of skills and experience to guide and govern the organisation by providing strategic direction and advice in all facets of operations. A strong and sustainable RSPCA is the goal of the Board. RSPCA South Australia is fortunate to have such a Board, and I would like to thank each Board Member for their passion and commitment to ensuring RSPCA strives for excellence in the standards of care and protection for all animals. Rob Finally, I would like to thank the management, staff and volunteers. Each have a different role, some with direct animal interaction, and some directly with people, building community support to help deliver our mission. I have not been associated with any other organisation that is more passionate about what they do. For them it is more than a job. It is almost a calling. They work under enormous pressure with limited resources but with an unwavering eye on their goal to protect and care for all creatures great & small. They are all inspiring. 4 Rob DiMonte President, RSPCA South Australia Rob s dogs, Maggie & Charlie

Chief Executive Officer s Report Tim with one of his dogs, Birdie As I enter my fourth year as CEO of RSPCA South Australia I reflect upon what has changed during that time, both for our organisation

5 Chief Executive Officer s Report Tim with one of his dogs, Birdie As I enter my fourth year as CEO of RSPCA South Australia I reflect upon what has changed during that time, both for our organisation and for South Australia s animals, who are so dependent upon the extent to which our community extends them compassion and consideration. Certainly our workload has increased dramatically. Since I joined in 2013 we have seen a 17% increase in animals coming into our care, a 45% increase in animal adoptions, a 189% increase in animals put through our foster care program, a 41% increase in cruelty reports, a 16% increase in animal ambulance requests and a 93% increase in cruelty cases we have prosecuted in the courts. Like every charity, it is incumbent upon us to respond to the increasing demand for our services. As the past year has delivered yet another increase in cruelty reports, we will be allocating additional resources to our Inspectorate to ensure we can continue to respond. Similarly, successfully rehoming more animals means desexing more animals, and devoting more resources to our veterinary team. The increase in animals coming into care requires additional staff and volunteers at our shelters to provide that care while they wait for their new homes. This places a strain on our resources, which requires us to work even harder to generate new community support. In the area of advocacy, we have seen a huge increase in community awareness of animal welfare issues. Greater access to information via social media and other digital channels has driven a greater degree of concern among people who were previously unaware of welfare issues affecting vulnerable animals in so many areas. We approach advocacy on the basis that the humane treatment of animals should not be optional dependent upon economic gain, human convenience or political affiliation. Individuals, organisations and industries who use animals for financial gain have a duty of care to those animals. Where they are not meeting that duty of care, or are not willing to be transparent about whether they are meeting that duty of care, then the community and the RSPCA will respond accordingly and demand change. We have seen the greyhound racing, jumps racing and live export industries consistently put their own financial interests ahead of the animals from whom they profit. RSPCA South Australia, with the support of the broader community, has made it clear this is absolutely unacceptable. Progress cannot be made in all of these areas of need without support from our hard-working volunteers and staff, and all of the compassionate community members who actively support our work whether as donors, adopters, foster carers, volunteers or animal advocates. Thank you all so much the animals of South Australia owe you a great debt. Tim Vasudeva Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA South Australia 5

6 in 2015/2016 OUR ANIMAL OUTCOMES BY SOURCE DOA / UNASSISTED DEATH 1% EUTHANASIA (INC. VET SUPPORTED OWNER REQUESTED) ADOPTION 24% 50% DOA / UNASSISTED DEATH 2% EUTHANASIA ADOPTION 36% 53% TRANSFER TO RESCUE / RELEASE 2% OUTCOMES FOR Council Impounds, Strays & Surrenders FY15/16 TOTAL: 6,331 OUTCOMES FOR Inspectorate Animals FY15/16 TOTAL: 1,098 OWNER RECLAIM 23% TRANSFER TO RESCUE / RELEASE 3% OWNER RECLAIM 6% ANIMAL OUTCOME CATEGORIES BY ANIMAL TYPE (BY SOURCE) COUNCIL IMPOUNDS, STRAYS AND SURRENDERS DOGS & PUPPIES CATS & KITTENS RABBITS BIRDS OTHER TOTAL Adoption DOA / Unassisted Death Euthanasia Owner Reclaim Transfer to Rescue / Release Total INSPECTORATE Adoption DOA / Unassisted Death Euthanasia Owner Reclaim Transfer to Rescue / Release Total AMBULANCE Adoption DOA / Unassisted Death Euthanasia Owner Reclaim Transfer to Rescue / Release Total CONSOLIDATED NUMBERS BY ANIMAL TYPE In Care as at 30 June Incoming Adoption DOA / Unassisted Death Euthanasia (inc Vet Supported Owner Requested) Owner Reclaim Transfer to Rescue / Release Total Outgoing In Care as at 30 June

7 Council Impounds, Strays and Surrenders: These animals are either surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, or are brought in as stray or wandering animals by councils or members of the public (includes feral cats). Ambulance: These animals are injured, ill or orphaned animals collected by our Rescue Officers for urgent care. Inspectorate: These animals have been taken in by our Inspectors following investigations into cruelty reports. DOA / UNASSISTED DEATH 6% EUTHANASIA ADOPTION 39% 30% PEST DECLARED SPECIES NON NATIVE BIRD/RODENT/ANIMAL LEGAL COURT OR COUNCIL ORDER VET SUPPORTED OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANASIA.5% 4% 1.5% MEDICAL UNTREATABLE ILLNESS 38% OUTCOMES FOR Ambulance Animals FY15/16 TOTAL: 1,750 OWNER RECLAIM 14% TRANSFER TO RESCUE / RELEASE 11% FERAL 25% BEHAVIOUR 23% Consolidated Euthanasia Reasons FY15/16 TOTAL: 2,561 MEDICAL UNTREATABLE INJURY 8% Bob s new friend WE CARED FOR 10,059 ANIMALS (683 MORE THAN LAST YEAR) 4,280 ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED (468 MORE THAN LAST YEAR) 46.6% WERE ADOPTED 19.3% WERE REUNITED WITH THEIR OWNERS BOB WE HAD 112 EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING EIGHT INSPECTORS AND FIVE RESCUE OFFICERS) WHO WERE SUPPORTED BY 1,500+ VOLUNTEERS It takes the help of 100 volunteers a day to keep our Lonsdale shelter running, and volunteers give an average of 3,226 hours per month at Lonsdale alone! THERE WERE 5,215 CRUELTY REPORTS AND 2,605 AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS CRUELTY REPORTS INCREASE YEAR-ON-YEAR 2015/16: 5, /15: 4, /14: 4, /13: 3, /12: 2, FOSTER CARERS CARED FOR 2,140 ANIMALS, INCLUDING 1,378 KITTENS! That s 336 more animals than last year! OUR EDUCATION TEAM ATTENDED 18 COMMUNITY TALKS, 57 KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS, REACHING A TOTAL OF 5,758 CHILDREN That s over 3,000 more children than last year! 62 PEOPLE WERE SUCCESSFULLY PROSECUTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY OFFENCES 7

Choose Wisely supporter, Adelaide chef Simon Bryant and Sid RSPCA Australia 8 RSPCA Australia continues to work hard to achieve our mission of preventing cruelty to animals by actively promoting

30 program aired shocking footage of Australian cattle being sledgehammered in an unapproved Vietnamese abattoir.

8 Choose Wisely supporter, Adelaide chef Simon Bryant and Sid RSPCA Australia 8 RSPCA Australia continues to work hard to achieve our mission of preventing cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and attention. Every battle is long-fought and every victory is hard-earned. The media s power to expose neglect and abuse was demonstrated earlier this year when ABC s 7.30 program aired shocking footage of Australian cattle being sledgehammered in an unapproved Vietnamese abattoir. The public was outraged, with more than 3,000 s being sent to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition via RSPCA Australia s website. It is clear the livestock industry must change in order to meet the community s expectations. The culture of cruelty within the Australian greyhound racing industry has once again been in the spotlight following the NSW government s decision to ban the sport from July The report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW clearly outlines the scale of the welfare problems in the industry. We will continue to support RSPCA South Australia as they advocate strongly for greyhound welfare. The Government s plan to end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals is a long overdue win. Australians want to be confident their cosmetics are humanely produced and the RSPCA will liaise with all parties to ensure this legislation is introduced into the parliament in the near future. In the coming months, RSPCA Australia will also focus on ending battery cages for layer hens. The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry are currently being developed to replace the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Domestic Poultry. These new standards will be legally enforceable and intended to guide the development of consistent animal welfare policies across Australia. There are more than 11 million hens currently confined to battery cages in Australia. These birds experience enormous mental and physical distress. A government-led phase-out is urgently needed to prevent millions of more hens from suffering. The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme will celebrate its 20 th anniversary later this year, with our latest Impact Report due to be released on World Farm Animal Day. The Scheme is part of the RSPCA s efforts to improve the lives of Australia s farm animals, as well as providing choice for consumers. Visit shophumane.org.au for more information. With more consumers conscious of animal welfare, we anticipate that our humane food initiative Choose Wisely will continue to grow. More than 2,000 venues are currently signed up, ranging from high-end restaurants to food vans. Adelaide chef Simon Bryant was one of the first chefs to sign up and continues to play a key role in advocating for the importance of humane food. Heather Neil Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA Australia

Thank you RSPCA South Australia Corporate Supporters RSPCA South Australia would like to thank each and every individual who has donated to our cause.

Lighting Service Aussie Pooch Mobile Bendigo Bank Beyond Bank Big Fish Events BTS Café Campbell Plumbing & Maintenance City of Onkaparinga CME Solutions CopRice /Max s Cat Litter Deloitte Private

9 Thank you RSPCA South Australia Corporate Supporters RSPCA South Australia would like to thank each and every individual who has donated to our cause. We d also like to acknowledge the following organisations for donations and services received: Adelaide City Council Adelaide Green Clean Adelaide Tools Alexander Symonds Surveying Consultants Apollo Lighting Service Aussie Pooch Mobile Bendigo Bank Beyond Bank Big Fish Events BTS Café Campbell Plumbing & Maintenance City of Onkaparinga CME Solutions CopRice /Max s Cat Litter Deloitte Private Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Fun Snap Hackham Fodder Harcourts Brighton Hender Consulting Hill s Pet Nutrition Janet Langley & Coaching Worldwide Locher HR Lynch Meyer Lawyers Macquarie Foundation Macquarie Wealth Management McPhee Andrewartha Mercury Training Network Ten NOVA Entertainment People s Choice Credit Union Pernod Ricard Winemakers Petbarn Peter Alexander Pursuit People Solutions RAA Richard Jay Laundry Matters Santos Scenic Aluminium Windows South Australia Police South Australian Fire and Emergency Service Commission The Dog and Cat Management Board of SA Westpac Matching Gifts Program White Marquee Events VET CLINICS Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre Kurralta Park Adelaide Animal Hospital Trinity Gardens Adelaide Hills Animal Hospital Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre Norwood Aldinga Veterinary Services Animal Emergency Centre Norwood Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO) Colonel Light Veterinary Clinic Dr Mustafa Vet Clinic Whyalla Glenelg Vet Goodwood Road Veterinary Clinic Grange Veterinary Clinic Grange Veterinary Surgery Hills Veterinary Centre Lincoln Veterinary Centre Marion Animal Hospital Pet Universe (Broadview) Pet Universe (Northgate) Pets and their People: Black Forest Vet Surgery Fulham Gardens Vet Surgery Unley Vet Surgery Plympton Veterinary Clinic Port Road West Croydon Veterinary Clinic Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital Salisbury Highway Veterinary Surgery Seaford Vet Care Semaphore Veterinary Surgery Southern Animal Hospital Stephen Terrace Veterinary Clinic Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic University of Adelaide Veterinary Health Centre Roseworthy Vets 4 Pets Angle Vale Veterinary Clinic Dernancourt Veterinary Centre Golden Grove Emergency Veterinary Hospital Northgate Veterinary Hospital Mawson Lakes Veterinary Hospital Ridgehaven Veterinary Centre Salisbury Park Veterinary Hospital Walkerville Vet Whyalla Veterinary Clinic Willunga Veterinary Services Grants and Trust Donations RSPCA South Australia would like to acknowledge the generous support of the following: The Lin Huddleston Charitable Foundation for our Empathy Education Program Department of Communities and Social Inclusion for our Volunteer Enhancement Program Government of South Australia (Department for Health and Ageing) for our Pets of Older Persons Project The Wood Foundation for the protection of animals in our care The Fay Fuller Foundation for our Safe Kennels Project Stand Like Stone Foundation for our Empathy Education Program Onkaparinga City Council for our Volunteer Enhancement Program Robin & Janice Pleydell Charitable Endowment Trust for the protection of animals in our care and our Safe Kennels Project, supported by a grant from the Premier s Community Initiatives Fund Rescue and Welfare Groups RSPCA South Australia has worked hard on developing relationships with reputable rescue, advocacy and welfare groups. We would like to thank and acknowledge the work of: Adelaide Koala And Wildlife Hospital Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Australia Animal Desexing Clinic Animals Australia Animal Rescue and Care Burra Animal Welfare League SA Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO) Australian Working Dog Rescue (Awdri) Beagle Rescue Vic Cats Assistance to Sterilise Inc Fairview Lodge Fauna Rescue Ferret Rescue (South) Freedom Hill Sanctuary German Shepherd Dog Rescue SA Ginger Ninja Rescue GSDs In Need Guardian Angel Animal Rescue Lost Dogs of Adelaide Lost Pets of South Australia Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre Moving Paws Rescue National Parks And Wildlife (Marine) Native Animal Network Oscar s Law Paws And Claws Inc. SA Greyhound Adoption Schnauzer Club of SA Shar Pei Rescue Inc Soulmates Animal Society Windamere Horse Haven YP Puppy Rescue RSPCA ADOPTION PARTNERS Aldinga Vet Services Hills Veterinary Centre Pet Universe Broadview Petbarns at: Elizabeth (pop-up adoptions) Hendon Holden Hill Melrose Park Mile End Noarlunga Norwood (pop-up adoptions) Prospect Semaphore Veterinary Surgery 9

10 Financials ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SA) INCORPORATED ABN: STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 Year ended 30/6/2016 Year ended 30/6/2015 $ $ SUMMARY OF REVENUES Inspectorate and rescue Government payment Animal Welfare Act 1,051,000 1,025,000 Inspectorate cost recoveries 181,962 68,703 1,232,962 1,093,703 Fundraising, marketing and legacies Donations, Fundraising and Events 2,618,679 2,341,907 Grants 203, ,293 Legacies 7,860,855 7,826,779 Membership subscriptions and renewals 49,505 58,363 Retail 872, ,437 11,605,251 11,239,778 Animal operations Adoptions, Boarding and Council 1,395,617 1,479,380 Gift in Kind 152, ,010 Dog and Cat Management Board 32,800 32,000 1,581,402 1,756,390 Corporate administration Investment income 685, ,557 Gift in Kind - 55,690 Other Income 702, ,620 1,387, ,867 Total revenue 15,807,566 14,724,738 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES Inspectorate and rescue* 1,913,497 2,024,564 Fundraising and marketing 3,000,878 2,171,808 Animal operations 4,773,919 4,167,943 Corporate administration 1,889,747 1,958,814 Total expenditure 11,578,041 10,323,129 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 4,229,525 4,401,609 Other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) on available for sale financial assets (237,712) (726,908) Gain on revaluation of property 416,020 - TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS 4,407,833 3,674,701 * This figure is consistent with historical reporting, but does not include all costs associated with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act. In addition, some costs of Inspectorate and prosecution are not covered under the funding agreement with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR). 10 The annual cost of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act is as follows: 30/6/2016 $ 30/6/2015 $ Expenditure associated with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act 2,470,429 2,238,901

11 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 As at 30/6/2016 As at 30/6/2015 $ $ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 1,275,935 1,343,544 Trade and other receivables 273, ,490 Inventories 55,458 48,545 Other current assets 334, ,711 Property available for sale 271,586 - Term deposits 4,676,615 6,128,642 Total current assets 6,888,306 8,225,932 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 6,486,090 6,441,704 Intangible assets 91, ,398 Available for sale financial assets 11,046,079 5,134,924 Total non-current assets 17,624,157 11,679,026 TOTAL ASSETS 24,512,463 19,904,958 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and payables 700, ,291 Provisions for employee benefits 598, ,012 Total current liabilities 1,298,881 1,146,303 Non-current liabilities Provisions for employee benefits 122,203 75,109 Total non-current liabilities 122,203 75,109 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,421,084 1,221,412 NET ASSETS 23,091,379 18,683,546 MEMBERS FUNDS Capital and reserves Reserves 2,032,286 1,616,266 Retained earnings 21,059,093 17,067,280 TOTAL EQUITY 23,091,379 18,683,546 10% 8.8% 7.8% 16.3% 16.5% INSPECTORATE AND RESCUE INCOME VERSES EXPENDITURE BY BUSINESS AREA INCOME FY15/16 EXPENDITURE FY15/16 FUNDRAISING, MARKETING AND LEGACIES ANIMAL OPERATIONS 73.4% 41.2% 26% CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION 11

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