b'01CO-CHAIR MESSAGE welcomeCO-CHAIR MESSAGEOn behalf of the Community Resources Board, we want toIndu BalachandranCO-CHAIR acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the places on whichIndu Balachandran has led work in we live and work, and pay our respects to all Elders past andstrategy, program design and delivery, present. An Acknowledgement to Country is the biggest signand governance in the social-purpose of respect we can show when we are visiting different nationssector for over 15 years. Indu is a across our beautiful country.Global Atlantic Fellow in social equity.Her advisory roles include the Board of As we reflect on the past 12 months, we are filled with pride in the impressiveWestern Sydney Universitys Institute progress and growth that Community Resources has achieved. It is with greatof Culture and Society, and Kuring-Gai Councils Multicultural Advisory pleasure that we present our Annual Report, celebrating the collective effortsCommittee. Her prior leadership roles of the CR family and the significant milestones we have reached. were at the Aboriginal Housing Office We are thrilled to report that we created 786 employment opportunities,(NSW Government), the National Centre with a significant portion of these benefiting individuals facing barriers toof Indigenous Excellence and Social employment. This is achieved due to our commitment to inclusivity andVentures Australia. Indu was a recipient of the UTS Human Rights Award for support for those who need it most. Reconciliation. Indu brings a mix of Our dedication to environmental sustainability is evident in our success incommercial experience, social equity diverting 21,442 tonnes of waste from landfills, a testament to our ongoingwork, and community engagement efforts to build a greener future. knowledge. She holds a Master of Social Change Leadership (Indigenous This year, the Board focused on delivering on the actions from the recentKnowledges), Master of Economics Governance Review including Board performance evaluations, maturing our(Social Science, by research), and risk management framework and reviewing our Board processes and policies.Bachelor of Business (Honours). Indu As Co-Chairs, we are so proud to be part of an organisation that makes anis also an accredited practitioner with impact on individuals, families, and communities. We are grateful for theSocial Value International and a member leadership of our CEO, Marc, and his dedicated team, whose hard work andof the Institute of Chartered Accountants vision have been instrumental in our success. Australia and NZ.Indu joined the Board in Nov 2019.We also extend a warm welcome to our new Board members, Danny Conlon and Toby Terlet, who bring valuable experience and insight to our organisation. Our heartfelt thanks go to our current Board members, Brendan Thomas, Nick Thomas, and our Company Secretary, Anne Sattler, for their unwavering support and commitment.To our incredible staff (and your loved ones), your tireless dedication to upholding our values and fulfilling our promises is truly inspiring. It is your passion and hard work that drive our success and enable us to achieve our goals.A big thank you to our partners, customers, suppliers and friends, who are so important to us. While we celebrate our achievements shown in this Annual Report, we areKatriina HeikkanenCO-CHAIRcommitted to doing what we can to continue to strengthen CommunityKatriina is an Aboriginal woman of Resources. We are confident by working together with determination andWorimi descent. She is the Indigenous goodwill, we will continue to make a meaningful difference and build on ourand Social Policy Manager for the success. Australian Football League (AFL) and serves on the Board of Tranby National We are extremely fortunate to live and work in this beautiful country, whichIndigenous Adult Education & Training. has been cared for by the Traditional Owners for over 60,000 years. AsKatriina has spent over 25 years working Community Resources, we are committed to continuing this legacy for futurein Indigenous Affairs including 9 years generations.in government across Indigenous Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. portfolios for employment, education, arts and sports. She has a passion for uniting youth and communities through KATRIINA HEIKKANEN & INDU BALACHANDRANsports to create safe and inclusive CO-CHAIRS environments for future generations.Katriina is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), has completed the Company Directors Course and holds a Diploma in Indigenous Leadership. Katriina joined the Board in May 2018.04'