Warne Norris Appeal

This trust fund has been approved by the Australian Taxation Office as a deductible gift recipient and a charitable organisation. All monies donated to the fund are tax deductible.

An extract of the trust fund deed document is below. This extract details the purposes for which the funds can be used.

OBJECT

The object of the fund shall be to provide for the relief by way of funds to the Warne-Norris family of xxx who are in necessitous circumstances as described in Taxation Ruling 2000/9 (TR 2000/9) as a result of the unfortunate death of Naomi Warne in a motorcycle accident on 14 November 2004. The Warne-Norris family consists of xxx.

The fund shall be disbursed to the family to alleviate financial hardship arising from:

• Funeral expenses;
• Child care expenses of at least $200-00 per fortnight for the occasional care of the three children of the family;
• Additional expenses relating to the upkeep of the family home and the care of the children during the period that Peter Norris is incapacitated;
• Loss of income other than by way of Centrelink benefits, as a result of the delay which will be encountered by Peter Norris in completing his trade qualifications;
• Loss of income other than by way of Centrelink benefits, as a result of Peter Norris’ inability to obtain regular employment as an electrician initially while in rehabilitation for a period of at least six months and further, while the children are in need of regular care.

At that stage over $50,000 had been raised. There had been many other donations of goods and services to the family in addition to the cash donations in the Trust Fund.

The first payment to the family was made on 6 April 2005 and was to fund the upgrading of the family car from a 1985 model Pajero to a 1995 model. The Trust Committee believed this to be a reasonable request and considered it essential that the family have a vehicle that is reliable, cost effective and with the added benefits of more modern safety features.

Further payments are in progress, pending provision of quotes and other budgetary information.

Warne Norris Trust Fund Appeal Update as at 18 April 2005

Following on from the meeting of 3 March 2005, the items below have been approved for payment from the Trust Fund. Some will be ongoing expenses which will be paid on an ad hoc basis according to receipts provided. Others are one time payments for which quotes and estimates are required before payments will be made.

• School uniforms
• School excursions
• School kit
• Extracurricular activities
• Child care fees – both regular and occasional care.
• Swing set
• Digital camera and printer
• Sandpit sunshade and cat proofing

Other items are still under consideration.

Update as at 30 August 2005

A payment has recently been made to Peter Norris and family in accordance with the approvals noted above.

Update as at 1 March 2006

Today, a payment has been made to Peter Norris and family in accordance with the approvals noted above. Items covered included:

• Childcare
• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Clothing/Swim Gear
• School uniform and prepacks
• Chloe's Birthday Party

Update as at 26 November 2006

A payment was made in November to the family to reimburse:

• Childcare
• Childrenss birthday parties
• A family holiday
• Safety accessories for the family vehicle

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Last updated 7 February 2007