NSW Members Meeting

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Dear Play Australia members in NSW

 

Discussion to establish Play Australia branch in NSW.

Play Australia is a not for profit organisation that has been working in the interests of children's play since 1915, responding to changing needs within the many industry sectors involved in children’s play.

Play Australia is the national voice for play, being the secretariat for the International Play Association, and aims to promote the value of play and inspire active healthy outdoor play opportunities across the country. We are committed to working with our play colleagues and their organisations in all states and territories so that we can present a truly national voice to both the Federal Government and the international play community.

Play is supported by many people and organisations in NSW and we would like to discuss the best way to work together to further the interests of play throughout the state.

Bec Ho, of the Touched By Olivia Foundation and Vice President of Play Australia and Barb Champion, Executive Director of Play Australia invites you to a meeting to discuss the establishment of Play Australia in NSW. 

The meeting will be held on:

When: Friday 24 June 2016
Time:  12.30pm – 2.00pm
Where: Touched by Olivia Foundation
64 Roseby Street, Drummoyne

Please feel free to share this invitation with any of your colleagues in NSW who you think may be interested to attend or become involved.

If you wish to be involved and are unable to attend this meeting, please advise Bec Ho or Barb Champion of your name and email details for future contact.

For further information contact Bec Ho on 0414 506 606 or bec@touchedbyolivia.org.au or Barb Champion on 0419 363 666 or  barb@playaustralia.org.au

We look forward to meeting you and to considering how best to support play in NSW

What are the benefits of a national organisation?

A national organisation has the ability to bring together play communities and stakeholders throughout Australia in order to achieve their agreed vision and purpose. Members and interested parties can be reached more effectively with established points of contact in each state and territory.

A well organised and effective national organisation can:

  • strengthen the ability of the play community to advocate for and raise the profile of play at a national, state and local level;
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  • enhance the advocacy role by having one body to represent the play community to government, stakeholders and potential donors;
  • build a philanthropic base through greater capacity and clarity of purpose;
  • expand the provision of excellent training and promote forum and conference opportunities;
  • develop synergies between national, state based and local groups;
  • build momentum and capacity for significant partnerships;
  • coordinate the provision of national and common services across Australia to maximise the impact of limited resources;
  • boost the quality of services and networks for members;
  • Increase access between important key networks in all states and territories;
  • build partnerships with existing individuals and key agencies already committed to children’s play;
  • enhance the advisory services that draw on experts and expertise nationally and internationally;
  • identify specific research needs that can be better designed and coordinated through a national association;
  • demonstrate a national commitment to play in international forums,
  • and link more people around Australia with membership and activities of the International Play Association (IPA).

How will Play Australia operate as a national organisation?

Play Australia (formerly PRAV) has been steadily growing over many years and has recently completed a project to understand the most effective and achievable structure for the national organisation, that is more reflective of its national membership base.

The proposed structure for the national organisation may take some time to complete. In essence it is based on a national board, which will connect a series of State and Territory Branches.  Victoria has a branch, which is currently playing a dual role of Play Australia Victorian branch, in addition to supporting the national organisation role.

When
June 24th, 2016 from 12:30 PM to  2:00 PM
Location
Touched by Olivia Foundation
64 Roseby Street
Drummoyne, NSW
Australia
Contact
Mobile: 0419 363 666
Mobile: 0414 506 606