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Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal Goal 10 aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries. Inequalities can be based on myriad of determinants; income, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion and opportunity. When individuals are excluded, it impacts upon long-term social and economic development, harms poverty reduction and destroys people's sense of fulfillment and self-worth. We cannot achieve sustainable development and improve the planet for all when people are excluded from opportunities and services. Why it Matters Australia has seen the biggest fall in living standards in 30 years <1% The lowest 20% of households owned less than 1% of all household wealth The children of families at the bottom of the income ladder have little chance of moving upward Why About What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing At the heart of what Neighbourhood houses and centres aim to do is to reduce inequalities that persist within the community. Whilst it will take a collective movement, supported by all aspects of society, Houses/ Centres address these inequalities in the community by offering services and programs which provide people with the building blocks to overcome these inequalities. Some of these programs/ services include; Volunteer skills bank/ Volunteer matching Tutoring Resume services Public computer and internet access Emergency relief Disaster relief Community Advocacy ​ At a local, state and national level, Community and Neighbourhood Houses & Centres lobby governments in community advocacy, such as the Raise the Rate Campaign to reduce inequalities. What Localising the SDGs Reduced Inequalities Targts Moderator: Nicole Battle, President (ANHCA) Speakers Sophie Arnold, Executive Manager, UNAA Victoria Nyadol Nyuon, Australian lawyer and human rights advocate Kathryn Coff, Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation Steven Portericker, Associate Deputy Executive Director at Goddard Riverside Our Targets

Public Fund Trustees As is legally required of all public funds, a Committee, the majority of whom come under the ATO definition of ‘Responsible Persons’, administer the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. The people listed below are known as the ‘Public Fund Trustees’ or the ‘ANHCA sub-committee’ and are responsible for reviewing and approving the support of all project applications and the release of funds to ensure they will be used for the purposes they were granted for and for the benefit of the community. Current ANHCA Public Fund for DGR committee members: Nicole Battle CEO NHVic and current President of ANHCA Jane Chilcott CEO of Linkwest and Vice President of ANHCA Michael Higgins Manager at Geeveston Community Centre Tasmania and current Treasurer of ANHCA Vanessa Meachen Public Fund for DGR Committee member

Information for Houses and Centres What is the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? What is Deductible Gift Recipient status? Does the existance of the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR mean that my house/ centre has DGR status? Is there a cost assoicated with accessing the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR How can the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR assist my house/ centre Eligibility Aligning with ANHCA Constitution Does this mean houses/ centre can access salary packaging and other tax consessions Administration of the funds Advocacy What is the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR is a vehicle Neighbourhood Houses/Centres can use to accept tax deductible donations or apply for grants from philanthropic foundations/trusts and corporations requiring DGR (deductible gift recipient) tax status. It is overseen by the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) Inc. The listing of ANHCA Inc. for DGR Item 1 status in Division 30, section 30 -45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, ensures donations of $2 or more to the ANHC Public Fund are tax deductible. What is Deductible Gift Recipient status? An organisation that has deductible gift recipient (DGR) status can receive tax deductible gifts. An individual or business that makes a donation to an organisation with DGR status can deduct the amount of the donation from their taxable income, which means they pay less tax. Does the existence of the ANHCA Public fund for DGR mean that my House/ Centre has DGR status in its own right? No, the DGR status remains with ANHCA, which is why funding applications are lodged in ANHCA’s name and all donations and grants money must be paid through ANHCA to be issued with a tax receipt. Is there a cost to access the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? An administrative charge of 5% is deducted from donations and grants. This charge contributes to the costs associated with administrating the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. How can the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR assist my Neighbourhood House/ Centre? Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres can now use the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR to receive tax deductible donations and apply for funds from philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations requiring DGR status. Is my Neighbourhood House/Centre eligible? To be eligible, your Neighbourhood House/ Centre must meet the following criteria: Be an organisation (as opposed to an individual) Be a financial member of the relevant State Peak Body Be a legal entity (ie an incorporated body) If the organisation is a network or peak body rather than a Neighbourhood House or Centre in its own right, it must apply funds to furthering or supporting the work of Neighbourhood Houses/Centres Not have DGR status Do the funds have to align with ANHCA Constitution? Yes, the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR can legally only direct funds to other entities in furtherance of the purposes in ANHCA’s constitution. These are to: Contribute to national policy and issues of common interest to the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Promote and strengthen the national identity of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Enhance the quality, skills and knowledge of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia Support the activity and work of the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector in Australia. ANHCA can accept funds and direct them for the work carried out by Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres, including project-based support and general support. Does the ANHCA Public Fund mean Neighbourhood Houses/Centres can access salary packaging and other tax concessions? No. Salary packaging is only available for employees directly employed by a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI). The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR is not a PBI and even if it were, it could not pass on additional tax incentives to other organisations. Who is involved with the administration of the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? The fund is governed by the ANHCA Public Fund Committee, made up of representatives from the Neighbourhood House and Centre sector, the majority of whom come under the ATO definition of ‘Responsible Persons.’ Why do not all Neighbourhood Houses and Centres have DGR status themselves rather than having to go through the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? Ideally, all Neighbourhood Houses/Centres should have DGR status in their own right. Some do – about 14% Australia-wide – but the majority who have applied for DGR status have been turned down from endorsement because the variety of services they provide do not fit into an existing DGR category. ANHCA has lobbied hard for many years to change the tax laws to include a general DGR category for Neighbourhood Houses/Centres. (See our Advocacy page ) What is the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? What is Deductible Gift Recipient status? Does the existance of the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR mean that my house/ centre has DGR status? Is there a cost assoicated with accessing the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR How can the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR assist my house/ centre Eligibility Aligning with ANHCA Constitution Does this mean houses/ centre can access salary packaging and other tax consessions Administration of the funds Advocacy

Applying for DGR Grant Funding Some philanthropic trusts and corporations offer grants, but they require DGR status. The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR enables Houses/ Centres to apply for these grants by submitting an application to the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. ​ Once you have found a grant that you would like to apply for that requires DGR status, houses and centres need to follow these steps: ​ Contact Jarrah Kelly (ANHCA Project Support Specialist) on 0428 964 817 or email jarrah@anhca.org to discuss your application. Contact the grant maker to discuss your proposal and your intention to submit through ANHCA. Download and fill in the ANHCA Grant Application form Send your ANHCA grant application form with a copy of your constitution, your latest financial statement and a list of your current committee to jarrah@anhca.org Your application is then sent through to the DGR committee as they need to approve all grant applications made. Once approved, you will receive a letter outlining approval so it can be submitted with your application. PLEASE allow two weeks before the closing date of your grant application for us to complete our process.

Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia ​ ​ ​ ​ The Australian government has partnered with Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) in the design and delivery of a new Australian community sponsorship program for refugees, known as the ‘CRISP’ (Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot) This program enables groups of everyday Australians (including those in regional communities) to welcome refugees into their local community from ‘day one’ of their Australian journey and provide them with practical resettlement and integration support, in line with other community sponsorship programs operating successfully around the world. In 2023, CRSA partnering with the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) in the delivery of the CRISP program. ​ ANHCA’s role in the CRISP ANHCA will be providing administrative and financial management support in the delivery of the CRISP program. ANHCA is providing access to the Shout for Good platform as a tool that enable Community Supporter Groups (CSGs) to raise funds they anticipate requiring when welcoming and supporting a refugee household under one of CRSA’s programs. Using the ‘Shout for Good’ platform is a convenient way for CSGs to collect donations in one place and as ANHCA is named at law with Deductible Gift Recipient status, when fundraising through this e-platform, a tax-deductible receipt will be issued to donors even if CSG is not an incorporated entity or a registered charity. To register for a fundraising page on Shout for Good platform sign up here ​ For more information please review our key documents: ​ For any questions about this process, please email jarrah@anhca.org or call 0428 964 817 ​ Learn more about the CRISP If you are interested in learning more about the CRISP program or want to get involved, please visit the CRISP page on CRSA’s website. ​ humanKIND short film In 2022 members of the Wonthaggi community came together to welcome a refugee family from Syria under the new CRISP community sponsorship program. humanKIND, a short film directed by Sal Balharrie, follows the group’s journey as they prepare for the Ali family’s arrival and welcome them into the local community. The film gives a clear and engaging snapshot into the life of a CRISP group. CRSA and the filmmaker have made the 30-minute film available to community groups (with no charge) to give insight into the CRISP and grow the community sponsorship movement in Australia. If you’d like to show the film for a community event – perhaps a refugee fundraiser or an event to recruit members for a CRISP group – please get in touch: info@refugeesponsorship.org.au . ​ Watch the full film here! (PASSWORD: humanKIND_launch_23) ​ Grants Policy Fundraising Guidelines ANHCA & CRSA Partnership

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets Abou About the Goal The goal is to take urgent and necessary action to tackle climate change and its impacts. As greenhouse gas levels continue to climb, climate change is occurring at much higher rates than anticipated, and its effects are evident worldwide. By addressing climate change, we can build a sustain-able world for everyone. We need to act now. We are already seeing how climate change can exacerbate storms and disasters, and threats such as food and water scarcity. In Australia, we are seeing the impact of climate change, with longer droughts, worse fire seasons, and coral bleaching. Australians are extremely dependent on the climate for our economic growth, from tourism to farming and agricultural. If climate change goes unchecked it will have devastating implications for not only us but the rest of the world. Why it Matters Australia is experiencing longer and more extreme droughts Australia has one of the highest per capita of carbon dioxide in the world 30% of the Great Barrier Reef is dead after 2016 bleaching Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work to tackle climate action through incorporating sustainable practices into their everyday operations. ​ Many of our houses and centres are the main community organisation operating in natural disasters, strengthening community resilience and providing much needed support. For example in the 2019/2020 fires, Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood House held regular community meetings to keep the people informed and offer support for those who had lost loved ones and homes. ​ At a local, state and national level, to build community resilience for the recent fires, many houses and centres held a community morning tea or lunch to raise funds for the impacted houses/ centres. Together we raised over $10,000. What Our Targets Targets

Information for philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations Thank you for your interest in receiving a funding application through the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. The purpose of this information is to provide you with an understanding of how the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR works and provide answers to frequently asked questions. The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR Can all Neighbouhood houses/ centres access the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? Do Neighbourhood houses/ centres have DG status? How will the ANHCA Public Fund help organisatios I work for fulfill its funding obligations? What is the process houses/ centres undertake to apply for project funds from organisations? Who takes responsibility for the delivery and accountability of the project? Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR act as an auspice? Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR take a commission on donations? How can we be assured the funds will be used appropriately? What is the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR can assist the national network of Neighbourhood Houses and Centres to raise funds through public and corporate donations. The listing of the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) Inc. for DGR Item 1 status in Division 30, section 30-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 ensures donations of $2 or more to the ANHCA Public Fund are tax deductible. It is managed by the Australian Neighbourhood and Centres Association (ANHCA), the national peak body for Neighbourhood Houses and Centres across Australia. Can all Neighbourhood houses/ centres access the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR can legally only direct funds to other entities in furtherance of the purposes in ANHCA’s constitution. These are to: Contribute to national policy and issues of common interest to the Neighbourhood House and Centre Sector in Australia Promote and strengthen the national identity of the Neighbourhood House and Centre Sector in Australia Enhance the quality, skills and knowledge of the Neighbourhood House and Centre Sector in Australia Support the activity and work of the Neighbourhood House and Centre Sector in This means that ANHCA can accept funds and direct them for the work carried out by Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres, including project-based support and general support. Do Neighbourhood Houses/Centres have DGR status? Some Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres have DGR status in their own right, but the majority of them do not. They are very diverse organisations, reflecting the needs of their individual communities, and the variety of services they provide do not fit easily into a DGR category. This makes it difficult for them to raise funds to benefit their communities. The Treasury granted special listing in the tax legislation to the ANHCA Public Fund to enable it to coordinate the national fundraising activities of Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres. It is legally able to direct funds to support the activity and work of Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres throughout Australia. How will the ANHCA Public Fund help the philanthropic organisation or corporate foundation I work for fulfill its funding priorities? The ANHCA Public Fund can provide a tax deductible vehicle for philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations to support the activity and work of Neighbourhood Houses/ Centres throughout Australia. What is the process Neighbourhood Houses and Centres undertake with the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR to apply for project funds from philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations? There are a number of steps involved for Houses/ Centres to apply: Submit a project application to the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR Applications are considered by DGR Committee to ensure that they align with the purpose of ANHCA. If application meets this purpose, the application is submitted in ANHCA’s name with the Neighbourhood House or Centre listed as the contact for the application. Where application is approved, funds will be paid to the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR ANHCA will transfer donated money (less the 5% administration fee) to the relevant Neighbourhood House/Centre. Who takes responsibility for the delivery and accountability of the project? The Neighbourhood House/Centre is responsible for: Managing the project and delivering on agreed outcomes. Meeting all compliance and reporting obligations of the funding body. Providing the Public Fund with a copy of reports and acquittals provided to the funding body. If a funding body notices that the Neighbourhood House/Centre is having difficulty meeting the objectives and contracted obligations of the funding agreement, we encourage the funding body to notify us. Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR act as an auspice? The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR does not act as an auspice for Neighbourhood Houses/Centres accessing project funds from philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations. The ANHCAPublic Fund for DGR simply acts a vehicle for the collection of tax deductible donations or funds from philanthropic organisations and corporate foundations that require DGR status. Unlike an auspice, ANHCA is not responsible for overseeing the spending of the funds received as a result of the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. Once it has received the funding from the philanthropic organisation or corporate foundation, ANHCA will transfer the funds to the appropriate Neighbourhood House and Centre. Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR take a commission on donations? Yes, currently 5% of donations goes to the administration of the Public Fund How can we be assured the funds will be used appropriately? As is legally required of all public funds, a Committee, the majority of whom come under the ATO definition of ‘Responsible Persons’, administers the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR. They review and approve the support of all project applications and the release of funds to ensure they will be used for the purposes they were granted for and to benefit of the community. The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR Can all Neighbouhood houses/ centres access the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR? Do Neighbourhood houses/ centres have DG status? How will the ANHCA Public Fund help organisatios I work for fulfill its funding obligations? What is the process houses/ centres undertake to apply for project funds from organisations? Who takes responsibility for the delivery and accountability of the project? Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR act as an auspice? Does the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR take a commission on donations? How can we be assured the funds will be used appropriately?

Managing Contractors and the Associated Risks Every organisation is responsible for classifying your workers for tax and super purposes. If you make an incorrect decision, you may face penalties. On 9 Feb 2022, the High Court handed down decisions in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting [2022] HCA 1 and ZG Operations v Jamsek [2022] HCA 2, which impact ATO advice and guidance in relation to classifying workers. ​ This session catered to how these recent changes impact the Australian Neighbourhood House sector. Topics covered in the session: Determining whether your workers are an employee or contractor Superannuation obligations that may apply to certain contractors Where to find additional support Brought to you by ANHCA , presented by NHV Assist and Salt Legal . ​ You can watch the recording of the session here. (Passcode: #n15@Adl) ​ Access the presentation slides here. ​ If you have any follow-up questions contact Sonya from NHV Assist at info@nhvassist.com

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About Access to affordable and clean energy that is reliable supports all sectors and facilitates growth. In recent history, much of our energy has come from fossil fuels, such as coal, gas or oil, but burning carbon fuels produces large amounts of greenhouse gases which cause climate change, resulting in harmful impacts of the environment and people's well-being. Global usage of electricity is rising rapidly, and fossil fuels are not easily replenished. Moving to renewable energies such as wind, water and solar will ensure that everyone has access to energy long after fossil fuels have been depleted. Why it Matters 1 in 8 Australians cannot pay their electricity bill 6.2% of total energy consumption was from renewable sources in 2019 Top 10 Australia ranks in the top 10 for solar capacity Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Australia is plentiful is natural resources, with a high number of sun hours and plenty of space for wind farms, Australia can move towards creating sustainable energy. To reduce their carbon emissions, some of our houses/ centres have solar panels that power themselves. Other services that meet this goal include: Disaster relief Grant writing support Reception for hub/ other services Visitor/ tourist information Community advocacy ​ Emerald Community House ECH's recent total renovation of the old Emerald Bakehouse in the centre of Emerald is the first business site to operate totally of the grid as a community accessible space. What Our Targets Targets

Annual Report We produce an annual report each financial year to report on our progress and financial position. Current Annual Report ​ Download the Annual Report 2022 - 2023 (PDF 4MB) Thank you to all neighbourhood and community houses and centres who contributed images, stories and statistics to make this annual report possible. ​ ​ Past Annual Reports ​ Annual Report 2021 - 2022 (PDF 6MB) ​ Annual Report 2020 - 2021 (PDF 6MB) ​ Annual Report 2019 - 2020 (PDF 5MB) ​

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About Everybody should have enough money or resources for the basic needs of life – enough food for oneself and for one’s family; a roof over one’s head; and resources to cover clothing, education and health expenses. Poverty has many dimensions, but its causes include unemployment, social exclusion, and high vulnerability of certain populations to disasters, diseases and other phenomena which prevent them from being productive. Growing inequality is detrimental to economic growth and undermines social cohesion, increasing political and social tensions and, in some circumstances, driving instability and conflicts. Why it Matters 3.25 million Australians live below the poverty line 700,000 of those are children under 15 60% of people on Youth Allowance live below the poverty line Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing It is hard to pinpoint exactly how Neighbourhood houses and centres work towards No Poverty because it is so deeply ingrained in our day to day operations. We work towards this goal without even realising it. ​ ​ Across our houses you will typically see food parcels being available to vulnerable members of our community, healthy and nutritious lunches that bring the community together, programs that help people find financial independence. ​ At a state and national level we are championing the raise the rate campaign and lobbying ministers for a change in reform. Targets What Localising the SDGs No Poverty Speakers ​ Mary Wooldridge: Former LNP Minister for Mental Health, Community Services, Disability and Womens Affairs Dr Jemery Baskin: Fellow, Melbourne School of Government and Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne Minna Yikanno, Head of Research team at Kela Dalal Smiley - CEO Wellsprings or Women (VIC) Gaelle Gouillou- CEO Spiers Centre (WA) Our Targets

Contact We would love to hear from you! Contact Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) today. FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS: Contact: Emily Harnett, National Manager Email: emily@anhca.org Mobile: 0428 964 817 ​ FOR GRANT-RELATED QUESTIONS: Contact: Jarrah Kelly Email: jarrah@anhca.org Mobile: 0428 964 817 ​ ​