[ Annual Report 2006 - 2,469 KB ]
Cover Page
Mission Statement
Guide Dogs exists to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or vision impaired. We aim to assist our clients achieve independence through a range of programs and services designed to improve access and mobility.
President's Report
I am pleased to report a successful year for Guide Dogs in 2005/2006, our forty-ninth year of service to the blind and vision impaired communities of New South Wales and the ACT.
Chief Executive Officer's Report
Our continued ability to fulfil and increasing demand for our services reflects the attention we have paid, over the last several years, to the training of staff.
Delivering Client Services
Independent audit report
Income statement
For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2006
Five year trading comparison
Honorary Treasurer's Report
From a financial perspective we have had another strong year, generating a surplus of $6.64m, a 79% improvement on the previous year.
Board of Directors
Directors' Report
Auditor's independence declaration
Balance sheet
Statement of changes in accumulated funds
Cash flow statement
Notes to the financial statements
Principal Officer Declaration - Charitable Fundraising Act 1991
Directors' declaration
Thank you to the people who support us
WE HONOUR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE GENEROSITY OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE REMEMBERED GUIDE DOGS NSW/ACT IN THEIR WILL. MANY OF OUR SPECIAL SUPPORTERS HAVE HELPED US OVER THE YEARS. THEIR FINAL GESTURE WILL ENABLE US TO CONTINUE PROVIDING MOBILITY TRAINING AT NO CHARGE. A BEQUEST MEANS AN ENRICHED LIFE FOR SOMEONE.
Company Information
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of New South Wales was founded by volunteers in 1957 and incorporated in 1962. The Association joined by way of merger in 1991 with the ACT Guide Dog Association Limited to form Guide Dog Association of New South Wales and the ACT. In 2003 the Association changed its name to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT to reflect current thinking and style.
Governor's message
Contact details