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2018

WEAANNUALREPORT

Contents

President’s Report .......................................................... 2CEO’s Report ................................................................... 22018 Board Members .................................................... 3Life Members .................................................................. 3WEA Staff ......................................................................... 3Course Program and Services ........................................ 4Statistics .......................................................................... 6New Courses in 2018 ..................................................... 7Computer Training Centre ............................................... 8WEA Travel ...................................................................... 8Disability Information Services (DIS) ............................. 9WEA Clubs...................................................................... 10Financial Report ............................................................ 12

The Workers’ Educational Association of South Australia Incorporated (WEA) is a not for profit adult community education organisation founded in 1913. The WEA operates

as an innovative, flexible provider of moderately priced adult education services.

VisionTo be the preferred course provider for all adult South Australians by providing

opportunities and pathways to improve and enrich their lives through lifelong learning.

Mission StatementTo deliver financially sustainable, high quality, face to face programs, which are

attractive, and adapt to meet the learning and enjoyment expectations of participants.

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President’s ReportDuring 2018 the WEA Board has sought to build on the achievements of previous years. The WEA now seeks to provide valuable learning experiences in the context of rapidly changing social communications and the availability of on-line information and teaching services. In response to this the organisation continues to emphasise the social value of face to face and participatory learning experiences and to expand its use of digital technology to extend its outreach to the community generally and to facilitate engagement with students.

Against this background, the Board has reviewed and refreshed its strategic plan, vision and mission statement and has commenced a review of Board policies and procedures with a view to separating operational issues for review by the Chief Executive and strategic matters for review by the Board. The Board’s investment policy has been reviewed and updated. An external investment adviser has been engaged to advise the Board on the investment of funds not immediately required for operational activities.

Strategies for extending community awareness of the WEA brand and its activities were considered by the Marketing Committee of the Board working with the Chief Executive. Ms Kelly Hody, an external marketing consultant engaged by WEA to advise on marketing, addressed the Board’s October meeting on issues involved in the development and implementation of marketing strategies. The Board receives quarterly and annual reports analyzing the outcome of digital communication and marketing activities.

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Plan has been considered and adopted. An acknowledgement of traditional owners is displayed at the Angas Street entrance to the WEA building. The Board has also considered and approved course access arrangements for persons with a disability and their carers.

As a result of the defeat of the motion to amend the WEA constitution at the special general meeting of members held in May 2018 the Board has reconsidered this issue. A more limited range of amendments will be proposed for the consideration of members at the next annual general meeting. Pending the outcome of this proposal, the Board has suspended the payment of an honorarium to Board members.

I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their contributions to the work of the Board over the preceding 12 months. In particular I acknowledge the work done by Ross Kennedy as President and by Jodie-Anne Dawe and James Hewison in their roles as Deputy Presidents.

While maintaining relevance in a rapidly changing technological and social environment remains a challenge, the commitment and enterprise of our staff and tutors and the ongoing loyalty of our returning students and travel participants will serve to ensure that the WEA brand remains strong and the WEA continues to play an important role benefiting the people of South Australia. Accordingly, I take this opportunity to thank staff, tutors, students and members for their ongoing support for the WEA.

Philip Jackson BA LLM President and Chair

The WEA is the largest provider of adult education short courses in South Australia and I would like to thank the people who make this possible. All the staff at the WEA and the 300+ tutors who ensure that the WEA’s educational offerings are relevant, lively and interesting. Each year the WEA team produces a wide variety of new courses and 2018 was no different with the course administration team advertising 129 new courses in the WEA Guides.

WEA tutors in 2018 have met the learning needs of over 14000 South Australians who participated in 1125 WEA courses and programs this year. The WEA ran 12 cultural and educational tours in 2018. Destinations included Japan; South America; Ancient Persia Modern Iran; Scottish Highlands & Islands and Bhutan. In the last couple of years the provision of client requested courses along with hiring facilities to outside organisations has been a valuable source of additional income for the WEA. This figure for 2018 was over $66,000. The largest annual hire is our yearly hosting of Christian Brothers College students for 8 days during the Adelaide 500 race. WEA investments have also returned good dividends and interest payments during the year contributing $86,470 to the WEA’s revenue. The WEA received a $73,129 government grant in 2018 to assist people with a disability attending WEA courses. The WEA would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Department of Human Services in providing the WEA this grant as the transition to individualised funding for disability services continues.

Expansion of online marketing and general public awareness has been a focus for 2018, with an aim to grow from the groundwork started in 2017, with the revamp of our digital platforms. The WEA has continued to maximise its $10,000 per month “google ad words grant”, monitoring the campaign to ensure the maximum possible amount of the monthly grant is spent. Supplementary emails to students (in between guide emails) focusing on specific ranges of courses has also been introduced during the year and these emails are receiving high open rates. The WEA also started a YouTube channel during 2018. We have continued regular articles in the online Weekend Plus, in addition we also ran a “SheShopped” campaign to raise brand awareness towards the end of the year.

ICT facilities were added to several additional classrooms during the year. We also completed a project to WiFi the WEA building allowing us to offer WiFi to both tutors and students in 2018. During the year the WEA said goodbye to retiring enrolment staff member Karen Allen. Karen has been in the enrolment team for many years and we wish her the best in her retirement. The WEA welcomed aboard Samantha Rogers to the enrolment team during the year.

The WEA in 2018 made a surplus of $46,367, an excellent result. The fact that the WEA achieves this level of activity with a small number of administration staff shows the dedication and commitment to the WEA from both the staff and tutors. I would also like to thank the WEA Board for its ongoing direction, assistance and support of the WEA’s activities.

Lesley Venning Chief Executive Officer

CEO’s Report

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2018 Board Members Life Members

WEA Staff

Ross Kennedy (President) To June 2018Jodieann Dawe (Vice President) To June 2018James Hewison (Vice President) To November 2018Philip Jackson (President) From July 2018 Carole Mavin Hutchens (Vice President) From July 2018Sue Averay To May 2018Coralie CheneyStephen DiprosePamela Eastick-WattsRodney Hobbs To August 2018Gloria Lawson Staff RepresentativeSue MarksOliver Roger To June 2018Graham Taylor From July 2018Steven Todd From July 2018Jenice Wheeler To June 2018

Dianne BerlinDr Denis Binnion AMJohn CiniCharles ConnelyProfessor Jack Cross AMErika Von ElmEvelyn Ellis

Malcolm HuttonLarry KernHonor LockwoodPeter LyonsColin MacDonald

Lesley Venning CEOGloria Lawson Finance ManagerKaren Allen Information Centre Coordinator (Operations) To December 2018Jane Barrett Travel OfficerLisa Binnion Course CoordinatorLesley Brookes Course CoordinatorBrigitte Eckel Travel OfficerJulie Frizell Information Centre CoordinatorGeorgina Makin CleanerDennis Reid Gardener/Grounds KeeperSamantha Rogers Information Centre Officer (from October 2018)Lindsay Ruff After Hours Officer (week nights)Anthea Scarborough Course CoordinatorCheryl Szyderski Information Centre OfficerJingjing Zhang Finance Officer & After Hours Officer (weekends)

Not present: Georgina Makin, Dennis Reid.

Ross Kennedy Jodieann Dawe James Hewison Philip Jackson Carole Mavin Hutchens Sue Averay Coralie Cheney Stephen Diprose

Pamela Eastick-Watts Rodney Hobbs Gloria Lawson Sue Marks Oliver Roger Graham Taylor Steven Todd Jenice Wheeler

Lesley Venning Gloria Lawson Karen Allen Jane Barrett Lisa Binnion Lesley Brookes Brigitte Eckel

Julie Frizell Samantha Rogers Lindsay Ruff Anthea Scarborough Cheryl Szyderski Jingjing Zhang


Course Program and Services

CLASS PROGRAM

In 2018, 14,487 people enrolled in one or more of the 1,125 courses offered by the WEA. These courses are run at the WEA Centre or at one of our external venues throughout the suburbs. The WEA class program is divided into four areas being Education, Lifestyle, Careers and Travel. The percentage of enrolments show that we still obtain the most enrolments through our courses in the Education section being 6,236 enrolments for 2018. However the WEA Lifestyle courses still remain popular and came in a very close second with a total of 4,583 enrolments for the year.

EDUCATIONLanguages – Health & Wellbeing – Music – Practical Art – Photography & Film – Creative Writing – Nature’s World – Literacy & Study Skills – Historical Walks & Tours

The Education section received 6,236 enrolments across 442 courses accounting for 43% of the whole class program. Once again Languages dominated this section, equating for 38% of enrolments. There were 17 new Language courses offered in 2018 with the majority being advanced courses catering for the students who continue each year with their learning.

Practical Art accounted for 15% of enrolments with an exciting 14 new courses on offer. Music accounted for 12% of enrolments with 3 new courses. One of these being Harp for Beginners which proved very popular with 6 more courses being put on in the latter part of the year to cater to demand. Heritage Walks & Tours accounted for 11% of enrolments with a staggering 13 new tours offered by tour leaders Dr Denis Binnion AM and Trevor Feder. Some of the new destinations visited in 2018 were Swan Hill & Victoria’s Mallee, Tatiara & Serviceton, Coonalpyn & Silo Art and Pichi Richi & Ghost Towns of Willochra.

LIFESTYLE

Food & Wine – Dancing – Fitness & Recreation – Craft – Style & Fashion – For Women – Textile Crafts – Metaphysical Matters – Home & Garden – Performing Arts & Hobbies – Wheels & Sails – Health Issues

The Lifestyle section offers a wide range of educational and fun courses for people to take part in. This section received 4,583 enrolments amongst a healthy 339 courses, accounting for 32% of the whole class program. Food & Wine courses always seem to be popular and in 2018 they accounted for 26% of the enrolments. Fitness & Recreation, Dancing and Craft each received 16%, 13% & 12% respectively.

The Food & Wine section, with over 1,100 enrolments offered 21 new courses for 2018. The most popular of the new courses was Italian Christmas Baking with Rosa Matto and Gina Dal Santo. The wine and beer making and appreciation courses continue to be popular with more being offered each year.

The Dance and Craft sections were still very popular achieving 13% and 12% of the enrolments respectively with the Home & Garden section receiving 10% of enrolments. There were 3 new courses offered in the Textile Craft section; Couture Embroidery-Goldwork and Tambour and Embellish-Bead Embroidery Basics. There were 6 new courses in the Home & Garden section with the most popular being Style Your Balcony or Courtyard and Tips Towards Zero Waste.

43+32+19+6Careers

Education

Lifestyle

Travel

43%

32%

19%

6%

26% Food & Wine 16% Fitness & Recreation 13% Dancing 12% Craft 10% Home & Garden 9% Textile Crafts 5% Metaphysical Matters 4% Health Issues 2% Style & Fashion 1% Performing Arts & Hobbies 1% Wheels & Sails 1% For Women

38% Languages 15% Practical Art 12% Music 11% Heritage Walks & Tours 10% Health & Wellbeing 5% Creative Writing 4% Nature’s World 4% Photography & Film 1% Literacy & Study Skills


72+28Archaeology, History & Culture

Around the World

72%

28%

CAREERSComputer Training – Investment & Money – Personal Skills – Business – Training & Vocational Skills

The Careers section offered 285 courses attended by 2727 students which accounts for 19% of the whole Class Program.

Computer Training achieved 56% of enrolments within this area with 203 courses offered in 2018 and 1536 enrolments achieved. There were 2 new courses in the Computer Training section, Our NBN Guide by Richard Pascoe - The Adelaide Tech Guy and Internet Power Search with Google.

The Investment & Money section equates to 26% of the Careers section and courses within this area continue to be popular. 56+26+11+5+2

Investment & Money

Training & Vocational Skills

Computer Training Centre

Personal Skills

Business

56%26%

11%

5%2%

TRAVELArchaeology, History & Culture – Around the World

In 2018, 59 courses were offered in the Travel area attracting 941 enrolments. Around the World equates for 72% of this section with 5 new courses being offered. Archaeology, History & Culture (28%) saw an impressive 9 new courses. Once again the WEA was extremely fortunate to host two acclaimed archaeolo-gists. Professor James Hoffmeier from Trinity International University and Dr Edgar Pusch who was Field Director at the site of Qantir-Piramesse situated at the eastern edge of the Nile Delta. The WEA is always excited to offer these lectures each year and sincerely appreciate these lecturers taking time out of their busy schedules to come to Adelaide. Special thanks must also go to WEA lecturer, Michael O’Donoghue for his efforts in continuing to attract such distinguished speakers.

Italian Christmas Baking with Rosa Matto and Gina Dal Santo

Developing a Digital Marketing PlanHarp for Beginners


StatisticsStatistics

While the WEA runs the majority of courses at the WEA Centre in Adelaide, many courses are held at other venues, particularly where specialised equipment and facilities are required.

The WEA is sincerely grateful to all the venues that host WEA courses, for their ongoing assistance and support.

Venues and Number Of Courses

WEA Centre 1027

Nazareth College 14

Dance In Time 13

Norwood-Morialta High School 13

Adelaide High School 5

La Crema Coffee 5

Other 48

Total 1125

Enrolments by Gender

Sex Enrolments

Female 10148

Male 4333

Unknown / Undeclared 6

Total 14487

Top 10 PostcodesEvery year the WEA attracts enrolments

from all over the State. The ten most popular post codes are:

5000 5061 5066

5022 5062 5167

5034 5063

5041 5065

Enrolments by Subject Section

Section Courses Enrolments

Languages 153 2385

Computer Training Centre 203 1536

Food & Wine 85 1181

Practical Art 67 926

Music 65 728

Fitness & Recreation 53 722

Investment & Money 46 710

Around the World 40 680

Heritage Walks & Tours 33 666

Dancing 27 604

Health & Wellbeing 54 597

Craft 45 557

Home & Garden 34 449

Textile Crafts 34 412

Creative Writing 24 319

Personal Skills 20 296

Nature's World 18 285

Photography & Film 20 265

Archaeology, History & Culture 19 261

Metaphysical Matters 17 230

Health Issues 18 185

Business 11 141

Style & Fashion 10 113

Literacy & Study Skills 8 65

Performing Arts & Hobbies 7 62

Training & Vocational Skills 5 44

Wheels & Sails 5 42

For Women 4 26

Total 1125 14487

Enrolments by Country of Origin

Country No

Australia 8617

Great Britain 1250

New Zealand 127

United States of America 111

Germany 109

Italy 73

Malaysia 63

Holland 53

South Africa 50

India 47

Poland 45

Vietnam 44

Other 3898

Total 14487

Languages Spoken at Home

Language No

English 10232

German 47

Cantonese 36

Mandarin 33

Spanish 24

Russian 24

Vietnamese 23

French 17

Polish 15

Italian 11

Dutch 10

Other 4,015

Total 14487

5000

Male

Female

Total 4000

3000

Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-69 70+ Unknown

2000

1000

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Enrolments by Age Group


LanguagesMalay for Fun & TravelMore WelshChinese Mandarin 3Classical Greek 5French 7Hebrew 3Latin 6Spanish 7Hindi 1Classical Greek for BeginnersGerman ConversationFrench 1 Beginners ConversationFrench 4 Intermediate ConversationFrench 5 Advanced ConversationFrench 4 Intermediate Grammar & ConversationFrench 5 Advanced Grammar & ConversationKaurna

Home and GardenIntroduction to AquacultureStyle your Balcony or CourtyardTips Towards Zero WasteCreate and Maintain a TerrariumHappy Healthy HomesAntiques & Fine Art

Metaphysical MattersYour Spirit CallingA Taste of LenormandMessages from the Masters

Health & WellbeingEmotional Health & Wellness: Being the Observer of SelfLaughter for WellnessFeldenkrais for StartersMeditation

Nature’s WorldNative Animal IdentificationEcology & Climate Change

Music5 String Banjo - IntermediateHarp for BeginnersFingerstyle (Fingerpicking) Guitar

Fitness & RecreationLearn to Run

Computer Training CentreOur NBN Guide by Richard Pascoe - The Adelaide Tech GuyInternet Power Search with Google

Investment & MoneySustainable Building/Renewable EnergyBitcoin & Cryptocurrencies Explained

BusinessDeveloping and Launching a New Business

Archaeology, History & CultureRoman Imperialism in BritainThe Norman Kingdom of SicilySo You Want to Do Your Family History?Travelling Archaeologists - Professor James Hoffmeier & Dr Edgar PuschPamphylia in AntiquityAUS-USA: From World War II to TrumpThe Two Koreas: 1945 To Trump-Kim SummitEnvironment PhilosophyPartition Of India

Personal SkillsYour Life Your WayBehind Closed DoorsWhy Aren’t You More Like Me?The Days Before You Went AwayEthics & Happiness

Food & WineRecipes to Help Manage DiabetesMexican FiestaHand Blend your Own TeasCake Decorating with ChocolateFrom the Grove to Your Table with Rosa MattoMarielba’s Latin American ExperienceWine Basics - Quick & EasyAlternative Grape VarietiesApple BubblyTea: Pirates, Explorers, Smugglers & QueensInternational Grenache DayIntermediate Fermentation WorkshopThe Wines of New ZealandWorld Chardonnay ChallengeWorld Sauvignon Blanc ChallengeWorld Pinot Gris/Grigio ChallengeIl Cucina Con La NonnaItalian Christmas BakingSpanish TapasHow it All Vegan! Gluten/Dairy Free VegetarianCooking with Tea

Heritage Walks & ToursHills, Vales & ValleysCoonalpyn & Silo ArtTatiara & ServicetonSidney KidmanAustralia Plains & SurroundsDead Heart of the Adelaide PlainsAugustus Short’s AdelaidePichi Richi & Ghost Towns of WillochraJamestown & the HinterlandsEast of the Lower Murray RiverAdelaide North Terrace EastSwan Hill & Victoria’s MalleeEnglish & German Hearts of the Barossa

Around the WorldChina: The Silk Road & TibetHighlights of LombardySecret MarvelsTour De FranceRoads Less Travelled - Pilgrimage Routes

Practical ArtCalligraphy - Uncial HandDynamic TextureLatex Half Mask MakingPainting with PastelsGarden Art ProjectWatercolour Batik on PaperChinese Ink DrawingWatercolour DreamingBritish ScraperboardWatercolour at the WatershedSketchbook Artist Part IIHoliday SketchbookVintage WatercolourCrayons Wax Painting

Health IssuesConquering Headaches & MigrainesEasy DetoxThe Yoga of Food & HerbsCaring for People with Mental IllnessDrugs, Alcohol & Mental Illness

Textile CraftsCouture Embroidery - Goldwork Couture Embroidery - TambourEmbellish - Bead Embroidery Basics

CraftFibre Art for Pleasure

Creative WritingWriting in the 21st CenturyFantasy & Sci Fi WorkshopSentence MagicThe First 50 Pages

For WomenThe Balancing Act For Women

Style & FashionColour Me FantasticStyles to Suit Your FaceMastering Your Hot IronsChoosing the Right Hair ProductsBig HairHair SecretsFinding a New Hair StylistFixing Hair DisastersBraids & Twists

131 Total

New Courses in 2018


In 2018 CTC took 1536 course enrolments from students, running 203 courses over the year, receiving a total revenue for the area of $268,588. CTC achieved an average class size of just over 7 students per class. We continued to offer new one-off lectures by Richard Pascoe and this year’s line-up was Don’t be confused by “The Cloud”, Problems with Email & taking of Notes, All About Google and All About Microsoft. During the year the Computer Training Centre ran a number of client requested courses for organisations. These included Outlook, Excel, Intermediate Excel, Word, Intermediate Word and Word Problem Solving for SAPOL along with InDesign and Touch Typing for other organisations. These client requested courses are a valuable source of additional income for the WEA.

Demand for the courses based around the internet, either how to use it or how to conduct business over the internet received strong interest receiving 34% of our enrolments. Creating a Website with WordPress received strong enrolments this year. Basic computing courses still make up 20% of enrolments, whilst the desktop publishing and graphics area also received 17% of CTC enrolments with InDesign courses receiving strong enrolments in the Graphics area this year.

CTC continues to offer ‘Seniors’ courses in basic computing at a subsidised fee to encourage seniors to engage with computer technology. This is maintaining its popularity, particularly as more people use computing technology as a means of communication. We have also seen many seniors in our smart device classes.

The CTC has again managed to maintain competitive fees, through the dedication, support and hard work of the CTC tutors, and all the staff at the WEA. Without this dedication and support the CTC would not be the huge success that it is. The WEA wishes to extend its thanks to all those who worked with us during the year.

WEA Travel visited a variety of top trending places for Australian Travellers in 2018. A highlight was ‘Ancient Persia & Modern Iran’ led by archaeologist Dr Robert Stone. Passengers were enthralled by the magnificence of Iran’s antiquity and archaeological sites and the friendliness and sophistication of its people. Other feature tours included ‘The Mediterranean Islands’, ‘The Essence of Punjab’ and ‘Russia and the Baltics’ which sold out soon after its release. Our 2018 sold out domestic tour visited ‘Albury, the Riverina & the Victorian High Country’ with former WEA Chief Executive and passionate historian Dr Denis Binnion AM. Denis also delighted his followers with a jaunt around New Zealand’s North Island which included all of the historical quirks his tours are noted for. Passengers love his anecdotes and commentary, his quizzes and handouts and his talent for bringing the past to life.

• Approximately 245 tour places were sold in 2018 on eleven international tours and one domestic tour. Six tours were fully booked and all tours proceeded with profitable numbers, with none requiring cancellation. Passengers appreciated being guaranteed their departure.

• The travel office continued its strong focus on quality customer service which facilitated retaining past passengers and being an attractive alternative to new ones. There has been a noticeable increase in enquiries and bookings of first time WEA travellers. Passengers appreciated our personalised attention to detail and noted feeling valued. They enjoyed our unique cultural tour experiences which we fight hard to maintain at a reasonable cost.

• Keeping in touch with industry trends and utilising passenger feedback to constantly improve the tours continues to be instrumental to our success. A high percentage of new destinations and itineraries in 2018 kept passengers interested and we were able to offer complimentary classroom courses to booked passengers where a course was deemed compatible. This is a unique asset to WEA tours and there is further scope to utilise this potential.

• Two new tour leaders were welcomed to the team in 2018 and they received on-going support and advice throughout the year in preparation for their maiden WEA tours in 2019. Peter Crawford brings a life time of experience as a high school principal and community service leader to WEA Travel as well as having directed a foreign language school in Wuxi China and acquired a working knowledge of Chinese. Alec Hill further enhances our tour leading group with his vitality and passion for travel off the beaten track. Tour leader feedback remained overwhelmingly positive in 2018 and we are most grateful that our excellent leaders continue to give generously of their time to promote tours through our popular Talk Travel program and by supporting each other by sharing their knowledge and experiences. They continue to provide a unique, genuine and unrivalled service to WEA passengers.

• In a fast moving and fickle industry, WEA Travel continued to punch above its weight and make a substantial contribution to the organization’s overall prosperity. Being such a small team, we wish to thank all WEA Staff who provide cheerful on-going support to the travel program.

Computer Training Centre

WEA Travel


The WEA’s Disability Information Service is operated by the WEA Information Centre. Staff members assist students with a permanent disability to enrol and participate in WEA courses of their choice. Courses are offered to students at a discounted rate and a companion system is also offered, if required, to assist with interpretation and support that may be required varying from note taking, helping with reading or providing moral support. We offer enlarged notes for the visually impaired, this is discussed with the student during the enrolment process.The WEA Disability Service once again acknowledges the funding that is granted by the Department of Human Services to enable us to pass on discounted courses and also offer support and learning aids to our students.

DIS ProfileIn 2018 the number of enrolments processed within the Disability Service totalled 95 with 52 students participating in courses. From those 52 students, 26 of those students were new to the WEA. Historically females out number males as course participants being 70% of the total enrolments, the 55 to 64 year old students are the age groups with the highest enrolments. In 2018 the most popular areas of interest in the WEA course program are Computing, Fitness & Recreation, Food & Wine and Year Long Languages

DIS Public Awareness courses Throughout the year, a total of 21 courses where organised to promote disability awareness and wellbeing. Of these 21 courses, only 3 were cancelled due to low enrolments. Course content ranged from information regarding particular disabilities, for example, conquering Immunity Disorders and other courses provided valuable learning and advice on ways to manage and improve lifestyle and symptoms of disabilities. WEA Tutors leading our Public Awareness courses are personally experienced in their subject or worked as professionals in the field of their chosen topic.

Public Awareness courses offered:Introduction to AUSLANAdditives and PreservativesUnderstanding Food LabelsTackling HormonesInsomnia: How to get a Good Night’s SleepConquering Headaches and MigrainesFood Sensitivities and IntolerancesEasy DetoxWeight Loss for LifeCaring for People with Mental IllnessDrugs, Alcohol and Mental IllnessBeating PainConquering Immunity DisordersThe Yoga of Food and HerbsHow to Quit Smoking

Disability Information Services (DIS)

PICTURE PICTURE

Digital Illustration with Photoshop - Maxime GoffeauBhutan - Land of Happiness - WEA Tour, September 2018


Jane Austen Club Margaret Starrs

The year started in February with members recounting their Jane Austen journeys. Some of us had ’discovered’ her at a very young age while others met her later in life.

In March we enjoyed meeting Jessica Messenger and Esther Longhurst who were performing “Sense and Spontaneity” at the Adelaide Fringe. They came along, pin-curlers and all, to our regular meeting. The next day we attended their Fringe show, which was fast-paced and full of laughs. The two ladies have been at the Fringe again this year (2019) with another Austen-related show.

Monthly meetings continued to provide a variety of speakers and topics to generate interest and discussion. In March and April, one of our members, Gillian Dooley, made presentations on “Music, Gender and Class” and “Death in the Novels”. The former focussed on the role of music in family life, the piano, the harp, and professional musicians. In June, Gail Abercrombie spoke about “Jane Austen the Money Machine”, looking particularly at the spinoff books and films.

The Club is very fortunate to have talks from English literature specialists from time to time. There were 3 in 2018. Firstly, Rory Muir visiting research fellow at Adelaide University spoke about “Younger Sons and their Professions”. He gave us an intriguing perspective when he talked about what possible careers the Bennet daughters may have had if they had been males!

Secondly, Graham Tulloch from Flinders University compared the reputations of Jane Austen and Sir Walter Scott over time, and the continued use of names and places from their respective novels. He has discovered quite a number of borrowed names in Australia.

Thirdly, Eric Parisot from Flinders University spoke about his work with students on Gothic literature and the growth of writing linking with vampires, werewolves and zombies. Our youngest member loved the topic but the rest of us had mixed feelings. We knew about the recent zombie film but had no idea that there were a huge number of books available, and that Mr Darcy is a vampire in some of them.

Reading of Austen’s works was not neglected. In July, members took part in reading the play Austensibility, written by Alan Richardson from Scotland. It was lots of fun with elements of Austen’s life and words woven cleverly together. At that meeting there was also the annual Quiz devised by past President, Madge Mitton. Later in the year reading of sections of “Persuasion” was begun. It focussed on the growth points in Anne Elliot’s and Wentworth’s relationship and the importance of music in that process.

Each year finishes with a lunch including a birthday toast to Jane Austen (born 16 December). Attendance was strong during the year and we gained a new (male) member.

Our website continues to attract interest (janeaustenadelaide.org).

South Australian Microprocessor Club (SAMG) Inc Cliff Shirra

2018 has been a year of growth, both in learning and membership for our club. Areas we have covered this year include both software and hardware/firmware solutions. Computer (microprocessor) based and microcontroller based systems were designed to achieve various functions. Some members have even invented gadgets that have/will be released on the Australian and global markets. One of the many and fantastic benefits of being in a club with like-minded people is that these savvy individuals may have even leveraged off other members knowledge to throw ideas and solutions around. Our club has a few common projects that several of our members have worked on. These include using the Microchip ATmega328p micro-controller integrated chip, ultimately designed to be embedded into larger (such as a car) systems and the Pine64 single board computer. All these devices are designed to work individually or in a bigger, more complex electrical/electronic systems. We are lucky to have members who are proficient with Linux operating systems, Windows and DOS. Linux will be the operating system used on the Pine64 project. Ultimately, we will have projects that can be part of the Internet of Things (IoT) that can control things like entry gates, air conditioners, security systems and doors over the internet via our smart phones, tablets, or computers. Exciting times ahead! Each of our members is encouraged to present individual topics of interest and relevance to the group. This allows us, as individuals, to gain further knowledge in our core areas of interest. We are determined to further widen the age group of participants in our club. The benefits are twofold. Firstly, our club will have new and fresh perspectives brought in, and secondly, the longevity of our club is more guaranteed.

All SAMG members sincerely extend their thanks and gratitude to Lesley Venning (WEA) and the Board (WEA) for the use of WEA facilities. Our thanks also go to various WEA staff and WEA Clubs Inc for their added effort. Without these safe and comfortable surrounds, with support added, our ability to increase and extend knowledge inside and outside the club would be greatly hindered.

WEA Clubs


W.E.A. Ramblers Bushwalking Club Inc. Trevor Mead - Treasurer

Membership in 2018 was 28 (down 2 from last year) with average walk attendance of 12 (down 19 from last year). The number of visitors was down from 32 in 2017 to 17 in 2018. We are hopeful that 2019 will bring an increase in membership as well as number of walkers per hike. Brian Denton was again our hike coordinator and we had a variety of walks during this last year.

Following on from 2017, we continued with private carpooling for loop walks instead of a hired coach. 2018 was the first year that we did not have a hired coach due to small number of people walking.

For our June Long Weekend Camp we ventured north to our furthest location - Alpana Station 5km south of Blinman. As with our previous visit to the Flinders Ranges, we stayed from Friday to Tuesday. Accommodation was provided in Shearers Quarters on the property. Meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night were self-catered by us. On Monday night we visited the Blinman Hotel. The walks over the weekend were Saturday at Blinman Pools, Sunday at Wilkawillina and Monday Mt Emily – Great Wall of China. Thank you to Brian and Mary Denton and John Colley and Robyn Guy for surveying this great weekend. We can certainly recommend Alpana Station to other walking clubs.

Our October Long Weekend Camp was down south at Encounter Bay. Accommodation was organized in two holiday homes with great views over the bay. Friday night was an in house BBQ, while meals on Saturday and Sunday night were at hotels in Victor Harbor. Weekend walks were Deep Creek Conservation Park and Waitpinga Beach to Petrol Cove, while the Monday morning walk was at Scott Conservation Park near Currency Creek. Again thanks to Brian and Mary Denton for organizing walks as well as Lyn and Jeff Knight.

On a sad note, former Club Leader (1994-1995 to 1995-96) and Treasurer (1994-95 to 1995-96) Terry Page passed away February 2018.

We again had a successful slide night in November at the WEA where members showed photos on the “big screen” of their various trips overseas.

At the Annual General Meeting in November Ian Harding was re-elected as Club Leader,

Frances Robertson as both Secretary and Publicity Officer. Steve Patroni, a former Club Leader has taken on the task as our new Hike Coordinator.

The Christmas Party in December was again held at the Caledonian Hotel at North Adelaide with 28 present and the visit of Father Christmas. Brian Denton’s walk at Wilkawillina in the Flinders Ranges in June was voted as Walk of the Year and presented with a certificate and two wine glasses.

We are grateful to the WEA and CEO Lesley Venning for allowing us the use of a room for holding our AGM, Picture night and Committee Meetings.

The W.E.A. Ramblers Bushwalking Club’ hikes are on alternative Sundays. Further information re walks can be obtained by contacting Frances Robertson on 8267 3174 or by checking or website – http://members.optusnet.com.au/gsmith5/

French Connection Judy Merry

The Members of the French Connection Club have enjoyed another year, playing French Scrabble at WEA, in a very comfortable venue. We meet fortnightly (2nd and 4th) Tuesdays of each month. The morning passes very happily. as we enjoy the game, the social contact and a delicious morning tea. We are hopeful that at least 2 new members will join us in 2019. All one needs is a knowledge of the French Language and the help of a dictionary at hand. Should this be your interest, we welcome anyone to our group.

Contact : Judy Merry 82702227


WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED

Financial Report

31 December 2018For the Year Ended

CONTENTS Page

Financial Statements

Board of Management Report 13Income and Expenditure Statement 14Balance Sheet 15Statement of Changes in Equity 16Statement of Cash Flow 17Notes to the Financial Statements 18Statement by the Board of Management 22Independent Auditor’s Report 23



INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Note 2018 2017$ $

IncomeClass Program 1,295,820 1,413,179Tours 2,129,809 2,331,052Computer Training Centre 268,588 319,382Grants 2 76,129 138,862Corporate 209,609 285,197

3,979,955 4,487,672

ExpensesClass Program (1,108,729) (1,151,131)Tours (1,904,841) (1,971,994)Computer Training Centre (274,492) (277,963)Grants (80,294) (141,599)Corporate (565,232) (551,243)

(3,933,588) (4,093,930)

Net surplus attributable to members of the entity 46,367 393,742

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.



BALANCE SHEETAS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

Note 2018 2017$ $

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 3 1,777,568 1,373,288Trade and other receivables 4 12,656 3,155Other current assets 5 319,376 395,756TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,109,599 1,772,199

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Financial assets 6 978,023 1,209,305Property, plant and equipment 7 1,571,555 1,609,144TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2,549,578 2,818,449

TOTAL ASSETS 4,659,178 4,590,648

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 8 838,976 830,913Provisions 9 223,150 209,050TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,062,126 1,039,963

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,062,126 1,039,963

NET ASSETS 3,597,052 3,550,685

EQUITYAccumulated funds 3,597,052 3,550,685TOTAL EQUITY 3,597,052 3,550,685




STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Accumulated TotalFunds

$ $

Balance at 1 January 2017 3,156,943 3,156,943

Profit/(Loss) attributable to members 393,742 393,742Balance at 31 December 2017 3,550,685 3,550,685

Profit/(Loss) attributable to members 46,367 46,367Balance at 31 December 2018 3,597,052 3,597,052




STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Note 2018 2017$ $

Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from customers 3,838,137 4,202,274Receipts of government grant 76,129 138,862Receipts of dividend&interests 86,471 88,171Payments to suppliers & employees (3,796,348) (4,041,816)

Net cash flows from operating activities 204,389 387,491

Cash flows from investing activitiesReceipts from investment buy-back 100,000 50,000Receipts from investment redemption 50,000 294,000Purchase of PPE (1,108) (20,065)Receipt on disposal of investments 51,000 -

Net cash flows from investing activities 199,892 323,935

Net change in cash and cash equivalents held 404,281 711,426Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 1,373,288 661,862

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 3 1,777,569 1,373,288




NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

NOTE 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Reporting Basis and Conventions

a) Property, Plant and Equipment

Plant and Equipment

Depreciation

Category RateEquipment & Furniture 10% - 30%Computer Training Equipment 33.3%

b) Income tax

c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairmentlosses.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the cost of each fixed asset during its usefullife. Assets with a cost less than $2,000, are fully depreciated in the year of purchase. The principal rates ofdepreciation are as follows:

The Association is exempt from income tax under the provisions of Section 50-5 of the Income Tax AssessmentAct 1997.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquidinvestments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

The financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements ofthe Associations Incorporations Act (SA) 1985 and the Workers' Educational Association of SA Incorporated (the"Association"). The Board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take intoaccount changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous year unless otherwise stated, havebeen adopted in the preparation of this financial report;

It is the Association's policy to expense capital expenditure associated with building improvements through thestatement of income and expenditure and therefore all building improvements are shown as fully depreciated inthe year they are acquired.

It is the Association's policy not to provide for depreciation on its buildings.

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulateddepreciation and impairment losses.

Property

Freehold land and buildings and building improvements are shown at their cost.




NOTE 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT)

d) Financial Assets

Initial recognition and measurement

Subsequent measurement

Impairment

e) Revenue

f) Goods and services tax (GST)

g) Grants

h) Employee entitlements

i) Segment reporting

j) Comparative Figures

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes inpresentation for the current financial year.

Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

Government and other grants are brought to account as income by the Association to reflect the extent to whichthet have been earned. Amounts which have received but which are not yet due to the Association are recordedas a current liability "Grant Received In Advance".

Provision is made for the Association's liability for employee entitlements arising from service rendered byemployees to balance date. Employee entitlements arising from wages and salaries, annual leave,superannuation and long service leave, have been measured at the nominal value. In respect of long serviceleave, provision is made for all employees with more than five years service.

The Association is an educational institution operating principally in South Australia and as such comprises onlyone reportable industry and on geographical segment.

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GSTincurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised aspart of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

Financial Assets are subsequently measured at market value with any changes recognised in the Income andExpenditure Statement. Market value is deemed to be the listed price per equity at reporting date.

At each reporting date, the Association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrumenthas been impaired. In the case of investments in listed entities, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrumentis considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the incomeand expenditure statement.

Revenue from the provisions of services is recognised upon the delivery of services to customers. Amounts whichhave been received but which are not due to the Association are recorded as a current liability in "Trade & OtherPayables".

Financial assets consist of fixed interest investments and investments in Australian equities. They are recorded attheir fair value on acquisition. Fair value is determined based on current bid price at the time of acquisition.




2018 2017NOTE 2 - GRANT INCOME $ $

Department of Communities & Social Inclusion 76,129 138,86276,129 138,862

NOTE 3 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash on hand 900 900Cash at bank - Working account 322,885 149,555Cash at bank - Access account 1,111,499 800,436Short term deposits 342,284 422,397

1,777,568 1,373,288

NOTE 4 - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLESCURRENTOther receivables 12,656 3,155

12,656 3,155

NOTE 5 - OTHER CURRENT ASSETSCURRENTPrepayments 319,376 395,756

319,376 395,756

NOTE 6 - FINANCIAL ASSETS

Investments in Australian & International equities 978,023 1,209,305978,023 1,209,305

NOTE 7 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

LAND AND BUILDINGSLand and buildings at cost 1,554,728 1,554,728

Buildings improvements at cost 2,156,879 2,156,879Less: Accumulated Depreciation (2,156,879) (2,156,879)Total building improvements - -

Total land and buildings 1,554,728 1,554,728

PLANT AND EQUIPMENTEquipment & furniture at cost 448,104 448,034Less: Accumulated Depreciation (433,086) (421,299)Total equipment & furniture 15,018 26,735

Training computer system at cost 123,891 123,891Less: Accumulated Depreciation (122,082) (96,210)Total training computer system 1,809 27,681

Total plant & equipment 16,827 54,416

Total Property, plant & equipment 1,571,555 1,609,144




NOTE 7 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT)

a) Movement in carrying amount

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year.

Land & Buildings

Equipment & furniture

Training computer

system Total

Balance at beginning of the year 1,554,728 26,735 27,681 1,609,144Additions - 1,108 - 1,108Disposals - (1,038) - (1,038)Depreciation expense - (12,791) (25,872) (38,663)Write back on disposals - 1,004 - 1,004Carrying amount at the end of year 1,554,728 15,018 1,809 1,571,555

2018 2017NOTE 8 - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES $ $

Trade payables 38,872 29,090Tour income in advance 426,454 452,359Course fees in advance 268,492 279,408Grants in advance 24,893 18,657Vouchers control 23,843 22,347Superannuation payable - -GST payable 7,329 16,351PAYG payable 20,826 12,701Other 28,266 -

838,976 830,913

NOTE 9 - PROVISIONS

Annual leave 87,727 80,975Long service leave 105,718 99,769On-costs 29,704 28,306

223,150 209,050

NOTE 10 - RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS WITH NET SURPLUS2018 2017

$ $Net surplus attributable to members of the entity 46,367 393,742Non-cash flows in net surplus

Depreciation 38,697 45,222Unrealised (gain)/losses on investments 30,282 (80,030)

Changes in assets and liabilities(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables (9,501) 21,665(Increase)/decrease in prepayments 76,380 36,425Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 8,063 (53,362)Increase/(decrease) in provision 14,100 23,829

Cash flows from operations 204,388 387,491


An independent South Australian Partnership ABN 36 112 219 735 Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firmsLevel 1, 100 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane| NewcastleLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation An independent member of Baker Tilly International

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF

WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report of

Workers’ Educational Association of South Australia Incorporated (‘the association’), which

comprises the balance sheet as at 31 December 2018, the income and expenditure statement,

statement of changes in equity, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and

other explanatory information, and the statement by the board of management.

Board’s Responsibility for the Financial Report

The board of the association are responsible for the preparation of the financial report and have

determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 to the financial report is appropriate to

meet the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985, the

Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and is appropriate to meet the needs

of the members. The board’s responsibility also includes such internal control as the board

determines is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that is free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have

conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that

we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform

the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material

misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and

disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement,

including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due

to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to

the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an

opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the

appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made

by the board, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our audit opinion.


Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional

Accountants.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of

Workers’ Educational Association of South Australia Incorporated as at 31 December 2018 and of its

financial performance for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting policies described

in Note 1 to the financial statements, and the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act

(SA) 1985 and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes

the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the

board’s financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985 and the

Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. As a result, the financial report may

not be suitable for another purpose.

J GOUSKOS PITCHER PARTNERS

Principal Adelaide

Date: 10 April 2019


Public OfficerLesley Venning

Principal OfficeWEA Centre223 Angas Street Adelaide SA 5000PO Box 7055Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000Tel: 08 8223 1979Fax: 08 8232 3690Email: [email protected]

AuditorPitcher Partners

BankersBank SA

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