Publications
2011 Annual General Meeting
The Mpower AGM was held on Tuesday 18th October, 2011 at the 'La Bella Room', Warrnambool Yacht Club.
The theme of the meeting this year was "Celebrating Participation".
Mpower patron, Mr Geoff Handbury was unable to attend the AGM but sent his regards in this message.
"It has been great pleasure for me to accept your invitation to become a Patron of Mpower. I believe the work you do in providing assistance to families of children with a disability is one of the most important causes for assistance in Warrnambool and its surrounding districts.
The specific needs of these families deserves recognition and the help you provide is essential for their well-being, particularly in the part you play in facilitating their inclusion in community activities.
I enthusiastically recommend general financial support to Mpower from all the citizens of your district as an expression of thanks to the carers within these families."
ACTIVE OCEANS
Active Oceans was established in 1998 and began providing programs in 1999.
Active Oceans aims to provide sustainable coastal recreation and sporting opportunities for people with a disability throughout the South West, promote and develop inclusive opportunities and community participation, build strong community partnerships and promote active and healthy lifestyles.
Active Oceans has seen key partnerships developed between Mpower, South West Sports Assembly, Rural Access, Karingal, Warrnambool City Council, Barwon Health and Kyeema. They also have partnerships with South West TAFE, Nestles Rowing Club, Port Fairy Sailing Club, Warrnambool Angling Club, Coast Care and Camperdown Fishing Club.
Mpower President Michael Neoh presented Certificates of Appreciation to Nestle's Rowing Club, Port Fairy Yacht Club and Warranmbool Angling Club.
Warrnambool City Council Mayor, Jacinta Ermacora presented Certificate of Participation to Phillip Andersen, Jackson Kennedy, Rowan Drake, Aaron Skinner, James Davey, Justin Dwyer, Tom Gleeson, Lewis Stone, Robert Kefford and Mason Bailey of the Active Oceans Program, Coastal Sport and Recreation Program.
PWID PROGRAM
A presentation by Angela Alexander outlined the Parents with Intellectual Disabilities pilot project and the Totally Awesome Parents (TAP) group. Certificates of Participation were presented to the parents and Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the students and volunteers involved in the project by Jacinta Ermacora, Mayor of Warrnambool City Council.
STAFF and COMMIITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Life Memberships were presented to Committee members Gail Horne and Phyllis McLeish after 22 years and 11 years respectively.
This will be Phyllis' last AGM as an active Board member. She has resigned after 11 years on the Board. Phyllis joined the committee as a representive for the deaf and hard of hearing community. She has held the executive position of Treasurer for the past 10 years.
Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Nelson and Parent Support Coordinator, Carmel Madden received certificates in recognition of 10 years dedicated service to Mpower Inc.
The theme of the meeting this year was "Celebrating Participation".
Mpower patron, Mr Geoff Handbury was unable to attend the AGM but sent his regards in this message.
"It has been great pleasure for me to accept your invitation to become a Patron of Mpower. I believe the work you do in providing assistance to families of children with a disability is one of the most important causes for assistance in Warrnambool and its surrounding districts.
The specific needs of these families deserves recognition and the help you provide is essential for their well-being, particularly in the part you play in facilitating their inclusion in community activities.
I enthusiastically recommend general financial support to Mpower from all the citizens of your district as an expression of thanks to the carers within these families."
ACTIVE OCEANS
Active Oceans was established in 1998 and began providing programs in 1999.
Active Oceans aims to provide sustainable coastal recreation and sporting opportunities for people with a disability throughout the South West, promote and develop inclusive opportunities and community participation, build strong community partnerships and promote active and healthy lifestyles.
Active Oceans has seen key partnerships developed between Mpower, South West Sports Assembly, Rural Access, Karingal, Warrnambool City Council, Barwon Health and Kyeema. They also have partnerships with South West TAFE, Nestles Rowing Club, Port Fairy Sailing Club, Warrnambool Angling Club, Coast Care and Camperdown Fishing Club.
Mpower President Michael Neoh presented Certificates of Appreciation to Nestle's Rowing Club, Port Fairy Yacht Club and Warranmbool Angling Club.
Warrnambool City Council Mayor, Jacinta Ermacora presented Certificate of Participation to Phillip Andersen, Jackson Kennedy, Rowan Drake, Aaron Skinner, James Davey, Justin Dwyer, Tom Gleeson, Lewis Stone, Robert Kefford and Mason Bailey of the Active Oceans Program, Coastal Sport and Recreation Program.
PWID PROGRAM
A presentation by Angela Alexander outlined the Parents with Intellectual Disabilities pilot project and the Totally Awesome Parents (TAP) group. Certificates of Participation were presented to the parents and Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the students and volunteers involved in the project by Jacinta Ermacora, Mayor of Warrnambool City Council.
STAFF and COMMIITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Life Memberships were presented to Committee members Gail Horne and Phyllis McLeish after 22 years and 11 years respectively.
This will be Phyllis' last AGM as an active Board member. She has resigned after 11 years on the Board. Phyllis joined the committee as a representive for the deaf and hard of hearing community. She has held the executive position of Treasurer for the past 10 years.
Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Nelson and Parent Support Coordinator, Carmel Madden received certificates in recognition of 10 years dedicated service to Mpower Inc.
Annual Reports
Mpower Annual Report 2011.pdf
2010 FINAL Annual Report.pdf