A Word from Wendy
W
elcome to spring, that During this time our funding has We have recently conducted a As always, a big thank you to the
wonderful time of the year increased from $1.6m to a projected strategic analysis of our existing dedicated and wonderful employees
when the cold weather starts to $14.1m+ for the current financial year. services and new NDIS services who continue to support our efforts –
ease, trees begin to blossom, and the At the same time, we have continued so that we are clear about future we are incredibly grateful for all that
streets look alive and green again! As to build our capacity as a quality strategic directions in order to align you do.
always, we have remained busy since provider of disability services. With with NDIS client needs. our last newsletter. the demand for our services being at
Firstly, following our recent AGM,
I would like to extend a very warm
welcome to our new carer led Board
of Directors, Dawn Brodie, Sue
an all-time high we remain optimistic
about our future under the NDIS as
we move towards the opportunities
being presented.
ones a wonderful Christmas full of
EBL Foundation members and senior peace, joy and love.
staff got together to look at our
Strategic direction. Although there is Wendy Warren
more work to be done in this regard, Chief Executive
EBL Disability Services
Chapman, Chris Streeter, Betsy Tang I am pleased to share our recent I am very pleased to report that there
and Judith O’Donnell. We are equally survey of parents and guardians was a strong alignment of everyone
excited to have the support of shows that our services are very in attendance about the future
Andrew Sterzl, Tracey Edwards and well received and there is a genuine direction of the organisation.
Phil Donaldson who bring a range feeling of being able to comfortably of experience, expertise and passion approach our staff about any matter. for the business that will contribute A more detailed summary is provided to creating a brighter future for EBL by our Carer Advisory Group (CAG) Disability Services’ clients. I would Convener Dawn Brodie in pages that also like to take this opportunity to follow.
thank outgoing Chair, Mark Pitcher,
I think it’s important to reiterate that
there is a lot of change in the sector
as a whole and this has caused some
instability within the many NDIS
providers. However, EBL has risen
to the challenge and responded
In spite of the challenges we have effectively and this is shown through
faced over the year as we move real stability amongst our employees
into the NDIS, I wish to congratulate as a whole. This in turn provides
and acknowledge the efforts of our for greater stability for our clients,
team for growing our services and members and our organisation as we
I have had the great honour to accordingly growing our revenue by move forward.
be the CEO of EBL Disability 12% over the past 12 months. This was Services Incorporated for seven a mammoth task and a major change years in September 2018. Since my management piece for our team appointment I have seen significant and consumers across every level changes across the organisation. Our of the organisation. Supporting our workforce has grown from 18 people members through this major change to around 170 employees. We have has been our priority over the past expanded our footprint from a single year. The Board has also recognised service offering to eight new NDIS this workload and has responded services across new SA locations by reviewing strategic timelines and including regional. also approving a new operational
Jason Kuchel and Directors Julianne
Kuhlman, Anthony Robjohns and
Paul Hindle for their support over the
years.
Wishing each of you and your loved
Even more recently, the EBL Board,
Lastly, I would also like to take this
opportunity to send our heartfelt
condolences to our Board Member
and friend, Chris Streeter on the
passing of her husband. Our thoughts
and prayers continue to be with her.
structure and key positions to
support future growth.
2 EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER 3