ANNUAL REPORT 2019
YEAR IN REVIEW
Chair and
CEO’s Report
KU
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As we reflect on KU’s journey
throughout 2019, it would be remiss
of us not to acknowledge that we
are sharing this reflection at a time
when KU, like the rest of the world,
is facing unprecedented change
due to the Coronavirus COVID-19.
This global pandemic is a poignant
reminder of how important it is
to stay true to the values of the
organisation and do what we can
to ensure KU’s sustainability, and
to acknowledge the efforts of
our Board, staff, families and our
community in staying connected
and effective throughout this
challenging time.
2019 marks the final year of an
ambitious three-year Strategic Plan
‘Creating, Thinking and Doing for
today and tomorrow’. This annual
report presents both a demanding
and rewarding period of success
and transformation on KU’s journey,
delivering the Strategic Plan 2017-
2019. The Strategic Plan had five key
objectives: engaged stakeholders;
a sustainable, scalable business
model; social policy and investment;
achieving excellence; and producing
knowledge with specific targets for
each of these objectives.
Throughout 2019, KU’s Board and
Executive team have continued
to demonstrate a values-based
and cohesive approach to the
leadership and management of the
organisation and are immensely
proud of what KU has achieved over
the three-year period. The results
reinforce the strategic vision and
consolidate KU as one of Australia’s
leading providers of early childhood
education and care (ECEC) over our
long and rich 124-year history.
Laura Hartley
Chair, Board of Directors
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