b'CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORTIt has been a challenging and uncertain year, especially for so many young people who effectively put their lives on hold to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the community.The disruption to lives, organisations and communities caused by the pandemic has been immense and I am proud to say that our grant recipients adapted very quicklyrecipients do what they do besthelp young people and to ensure they could continue to successfully deliver thethe broader community.support that vulnerable young people need to thrive. It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of The changes included adopting all Covid-safe strategiesthree valued members of the Newsboys community, each recommended by government but they went much furtherof whom made significant contributions to Newsboys. than working from home, mask wearing, social distancingWe will be forever grateful to recent board director Rollo and sanitising hands. Grant recipients found new ways ofMorgan and former Newsboys presidents Robin Gowan engaging with young people and delivering the supportand Ken Barry. Vale Rollo, Robin and Ken.and services they need. Sandy Shaw The imagination, dedication and sheer persistence shown18 January 2021proved invaluable during a time when many young people would have suffered boredom, isolation and dread.Newsboys grant recipients moved fast.Barely a week after the pandemic was declared Bec Scott at STREAT had already distributed an outline forThank youhow social enterprises could co-operate to survive and continue to support young people and the broader community. I am fortunate to be helped in my work by some exceptional people. With special thanks to:Her idea brought together farmers, cafes, kitchens andNewsboys Foundation Board of Directors:delivery servicesto deliver meals or food boxes for thoseZich Zichy-Woinarski QC, Chairmanwho most needed them. The new project is called MovingPenny Campbell, Vice ChairmanFeast. (See page 6) Michelle Collins, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit For the Mirabel Foundation, whose whole approach isCommitteebased on face-to-face communication, the pivot from theJohn Warner, Chairman of the Investment Committeereal to the virtual had to be swift, effective and safe. StaffDavid Coombes, Director and pro-bono legal supportRollo Morgan, Director (appointed 5/12/19)worked long hours to master new technologies, createJeff Olsen, Directornew policies and recreate online, as best as possible, allAnn Robinson, Directorthe supports that the young people had enjoyed before theDeryk Stephens, Directorpandemic. (See Page 8) Newsboys Foundation Team:Covid forced Ocean Mind, which supports and builds youngLata Phoenix, part-time Executive Assistant (until peoples confidence through surfing, to halt a planned5/12/19)national expansion, cancel a major fundraising event, stopJennifer Edwards, Accountant, Accountive all its programs and go straight online. (See page 10 ) Seamus Bradley, Communications and MediaPhilip Campbell, Philip Campbell DesignBanksia Gardens became a Covid testing site and wasNick Place, Noisy Boy Mediadeclared an essential service, meaning half of its staffMeredith OShea, Photographercontinued to work on-site during the lockdowns. Its foodMiguel Rios, Videographerparcel program saw high demand and work continued onIan Warner, Stockbroker, E.L. & C. Baillieu Limitedother programs too. (See page 12) Simon Trivett and Aurine Sunny, Grant ThorntonGina Fiske, Newsboys Foundation VolunteerWe are proud that during a time of crisis an understandingI salute all the young people of Victoria who take up each and supportive approach from Newsboys and otheropportunity to make their lives better and thank all those philanthropic organisations helped so many grantwho support our young people to thrive. NEWSBOYS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 20203'