b'CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORTPhilanthropy is at its best when it helps seed a bigidea, and for Newsboys the satisfaction of seeing the organisations we support deliver for young people across years and decades is beyond gratifying.From its earliest days as the Melbourne Newsboys Club in the 1890s, young people have been central to all the initiatives Newsboys has assisted. Over Newsboys 131 year history there have been many more stories of success for young people. We look Back then we directly supported the children who soldforward to continuing that tradition.newspapers on the streets of the city with meals, a place to congregate, socialisation, education, skills training andIt is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of mentoring. two valued members of the Newsboys community.Through Newsboys many people found opportunity andRobin Daubeny, who was a great-nephew of Edith Onians, success in life. Many rose to prominent positions andpassed away in the small hours of Saturday 15 June 2024. made invaluable contributions to society. He was 86. Robin was a member of Newsboys, a donor to the Foundation Trust and enthusiastic supporter of the Today, while our model is different, the goal is the same. work of Newsboys.Newsboys remains committed to supporting youngMark Duncan, Chair of the Gruppetto Fund passed away people across Victoria, with a priority on youth mentalon Tuesday 11 June 2024. From 2019, Mark was a strong health and education. advocate and supporter of the work of Newsboys, helping To achieve that, we help fund the organisations thatraise funds for the Newsboys Foundation Trust via the directly support young people. Gruppetto Fund. Vale Robin and Mark.We back ideas that fill a gap and help fund theSandy Shaw implementation and growth of effective programs3 October 2024through multi-year grants.Our aim is to get help to young people who need it, whereThank youthey need it, when they need it.In this annual report, you will read about some of theI am fortunate to be helped in my work by some organisations that Newsboys continues to support. exceptional people. With special thanks to:They are responsive, innovative and impactful. TheyNewsboys Foundation Board of Directors:change lives for the better, create opportunities andZich Zichy-Woinarski KC, Chairmanprovide perspective-altering, life-changing experiencesPenny Campbell, Vice ChairmanMichelle Collins, Treasurer and Chairman of thethat would otherwise not be available to so many of ourAudit Committeeyoung people. David Coombes, DirectorFor example, Newsboys has supported the MirabelClementine Hay, DirectorFoundation since 2001. Now celebrating its 26th year,Dr Omaru Maruatona, DirectorJeff Olsen, DirectorMirabel provides a vital support service and networkAnn Robinson, Directorfor kinship carers throughout Victoria for young peopleRupert Sherwood, Directorabandoned or orphaned due to their parents illicit drugDeryk Stephens, Directoruse. Mirabel provides intensive one-on-one support forNewsboys Foundation Team:young people, turning young lives around. Kerrie Bradburn, MK Bradburn Contracting P/LNewsboys has supported Berry Streets trauma-informedJennifer Edwards, Accountant, Accountive Berry Street Education Model since its inception a decadeSeamus Bradley, Communications and Mediaago. From a fledgling idea, the model has expanded fromPhilip Campbell, Philip Campbell Designtwo Victorian pilot schools to all states and territoriesNick Place, Noisy Boy Mediaand overseas to NZ, UK, Ireland and Hong Kong, helpingMeredith OShea, Photographerthousands of young people along the way. Miguel Rios, VideographerIan Warner, Stockbroker, Ord MinnettSimon Hourigan, Hourigan Partners NEWSBOYS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 20243'