Equally significant was the launch of our new Strategic Plan, which sets a bold direction for the future. The plan reframes our work into four interconnected streams - School, Learn, Work, and Life - and provides a clear pathway for creating more integrated, person-centred supports. It is already guiding our investment, innovation, and partnerships, ensuring that everything we do is aligned to our purpose of creating opportunity and inclusion.

The impact of this new strategy can already be seen. Our collaboration with Endeavour introduced virtual reality training, creating youth-focused pathways that build skills and confidence for learning, work, and life. With the generous support of Lotterywest, we have established our first multi-purpose hub in Balcatta, a cornerstone of our plan to bring services and employment together in one place. Alongside this, we expanded our sport and recreation programs, which are about much more than activity. They are about building friendships, independence, and lifelong skills.

Through our partnership with Training Alliance Group, Workpower is also a proud subcontractor in the Federal Government’s new inclusive employment program. This work strengthens our service offering and ensures people with disability have greater access to open employment pathways, broadening opportunity in line with the vision of our Strategic Plan.

Together, these initiatives are the first steps in bringing our strategy to life. They highlight how performance, innovation, and partnerships combine to strengthen Workpower’s future.

I would like to thank my fellow directors for their commitment and contribution throughout the year. In particular, I recognise Danny Cloghan for his 10 years of service on the Board, including as Chair of the Risk Subcommittee. Danny’s thoughtful questioning, his focus on fulfilling Workpower’s purpose, his advocacy of our obligation to do what we can, when we can, for people with disability, and his introduction of new partners over the years have been instrumental to Workpower’s growth and impact.

On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Lee and her executive team for their leadership and commitment, and extend my appreciation to all our staff, families, and partners for their dedication and support. With strong results behind us and the Strategic Plan guiding our future, Workpower is well-positioned to create even greater opportunity, inclusion, and value in the years ahead.