Page 10 - Warrah Annual Report 2021/2022

Cloud solutions do not operate without associated risks. We were subject to an unfortunate event involving a cyber-incident
in May 2022 by one of our cloud-based
service providers, leading to a breach of our participants’ personal information. The provider managed the data breach process reasonably well and notified the authorities. As a result of this incident, Warrah, in conjunction with TCT, jointly reviewed all other outsourced cloud service providers used by Warrah to assess the state of their system security, data backup and privacy policies.
We purchased and issued 50 laptops for our teachers and front-line staff to enable them to access our cloud-based platforms and reduce paperwork. Additionally, we have replaced numerous desktops with laptops to facilitate
a mobile workforce; this allows for greater flexibility, such as working from home.
Despite the challenges in securing various trades, competitive quotes and the impact
of wet weather conditions, our maintenance team pressed on with much-needed repairs, maintenance and projects. During 2021/22, we spent more than $1 million in facilities-related capital expenditure, repairs and maintenance. That is $143k more than the previous
financial year.
Central to our strategic planning is the property master plan, which will guide Warrah’s strategies and growth for many years. We have so far invested approximately $110k towards information-gathering, which feeds into the plan. At the board of directors’ meeting in July 2022, the board approved Inclusive Housing Australia’s (IHA) proposal for assisting us with our property master plan. The following steps will be consultation with the Rural Fire Service and the appointed town planner to understand the constraints of our 20 Harris Road campus before the stakeholder consultation and planning process can commence. We are excited by the opportunities this will bring
to Warrah.
Our maintenance team delivers vital repairs and quality improvements.
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