Around the Grounds 8 May 2015 - Strata Community Australia (NSW)

8/5/2015
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Meeting with Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation
A delegation of SCA (NSW) Directors met last week with the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation,
Victor Dominello, MP. We were given an excellent opportunity to discuss the new strata laws with the
Minister who has promised one further round of consultation before the final Bill is put before NSW
Parliament.
The timetable for this will likely see a draft exposure Bill released to the public in the next couple of months,
followed by time for submissions, then the Bill will be finalised and into Parliament in the second half of
2015.
The bill may be operational around July 2016.
Golden Ticket Winners
Congratulations to the following SCA (NSW) members.
You have won a Golden ticket entitling you to attend SCA (NSW) events complimentary for 2015.
Strata Manager Member
Winner - Sue Harding
Employer - Stephen Pettit, Strata Master Pty Ltd
Strata Services Member
Winner - Yolanda Bell, MOP Industries Pty Ltd.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Excellence
The 2015 Whitbread Strata Community Awards are designed to recognise and reward those individuals and
companies who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community.
Highlight your most outstanding qualities, biggest successes and most innovative initiatives.
Each and every organisation, individual committee within the Strata Community is unique but all striving to
reach the same goal, excellence.
Submissions are open from Monday 20th April, Closing Friday 29th May 2015.
We thank our award category sponsors
SCA (NSW) Annual Golf Day EGM | Friday 15th May| Kogarah Golf Club
SOLD OUT!!
EGM NOTICE - REMINDER
The SCA (NSW) Board is calling an EGM to enable it to put two special resolutions to the Strata Manager and
Strata Services membership as per the Notice of Business.
The EGM will take place prior to the Golf Day on Friday, 15th May 2015 at 7.30am at Kogarah Golf Club, 18
Marsh Street Arncliff.
For those unable to attend but who still would like to have their say on this matter, please vote by Proxy
Form and lodge either by post, fax or email. See details on Proxy Form footer.
We thank our Golf Day Sponsors
Upcoming Education
New Level 3 Accreditation - apply now
SCA (NSW) is now offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for Level 3 accreditation. This is an
excellent way of standing out from the crowd. Gaining any level of accreditation demonstrates to your
stakeholders that you are a professional in your field.
You have until 20 April 2016 only to seek Level 3 Accreditation based on certain criteria. After this date, to
apply for Level 3 Accreditation, you must have been a licensed strata manager in NSW for a minimum of five
years, have not had any disciplinary action taken against you as a member of SCA (NSW) and completed a
Diploma in Strata Management. No consideration of degree qualifications or experience as a licensee-incharge will be considered.
For more information click here.
To apply for Level 3 contact accreditation.nsw@stratacommunity.org.au or phone 9492 8200
A100 SCA National Introduction to Living & Working in the Strata Community [BETA Training]
"This comprehensive strata community management course provides a practical overview for new managers,
an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members.
You'll receive a 400-page participant guide filled with dozens of sample forms and time-saving tips for
working with homeowners, vendors, managers and other professionals.
Successful completion of this course is the first step in obtaining a professional designation from SCA in strata
community management.
When: 13 Wednesday - 15 Friday May 2015
(Wed and Thu 9am - 5.30pm) / (Fri 9am -12.30pm)
Where: Y Hotel Hyde Park, Mary Jane Barker Room A, Level Four
Trainer: Julie McLean - Julie.m@acebodycorp.com.au
Bring your own highlighters - pens provided
BYO Lunch - Morning and Afternoon tea will be provided
Registration: Please email a100@stratacommunity.org.au
Certificate of Registration
NEW! Saturday classes
In just 5 Saturdays you can be well on your way to securing your future career as a registered manager of a
strata or community scheme in NSW.
This new offering is designed for those wanting to gain their qualifications but due to their busy lifestyles
are unable to during the week.
Dates: 8.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 13th June, 20th June, 27th June, 4th July & 11th July.
Location: SCA (NSW) Training Room, Level 1, 845 Pacific Highway Chatswood
Fee: $990.00 GST free
Complimentary SCA (NSW) Membership: Once you have completed the face to face COR course we are
pleased to offer you complimentary membership (normally worth $525.00) to the end of 2015. As a new
member you will be entitled to member rates for 2015 SCA (NSW) events.
To register: click on the registration link in the table below
CPD Roadshows
Wednesday 20th May | Novotel Newcastle Beach
Friday 29th May | Twin Towns Tweed Heads
If you need to get your twelve (12) CPD points for the year, Strata Community Australia (NSW) is holding two
CPD sessions for regional members.
It's free for members (Licensed Chapter & Associate Chapter) and $395 incl. GST for all other types of
members & non-members.
The 2015 topic for CPD will be "NCAT and Strata Title Dispute Resolution" which will cover the below
processes in more detail.
•
Authorities
Application Process
• Mediation
• Adjudicator's Orders
• Appeals to the Tribunal
• Tribunal Orders
•
The content includes how the new NCAT systems work with examples given of cases. There will also be
discussions on tribunal orders and tribunal appeals.
To register: click on the registration link in the table below
Course
Location
Date
Time
Fee
CPD Roadshow
Novotel
Newcastle
Beach
Wednesday 20th
May 2015
12.30 4.30pm
*Free to
members. $395
for non-members
CPD Roadshow
Twin Towns,
Tweed Heads
Friday 29th May
2015
12.30 4.30pm
*Free to
members. $395
for non-members
SCA (NSW)
NEW! Saturdays
13th June - 11th
July
8.30am 4.30pm
$990 Applies to
members and non
members
Certificate of
Registration
Chatswood
Registration
Click here to
register
Click here to
register
Click here to
register
*Free to members (licensed chapter & associate chapter only)
CPD Direct
If you are unable to attend the scheduled CPD Roadshows please contact our Education Manager to arrange a CPD direct at
your office (minimum 15 attendees).
CPD Roadshow - Trade Exhibitions
SCA (NSW) is offering the opportunity for Corporate Strata Services members to purchase a trade table at the
CPD Roadshow to interact with the CPD delegates. This is a great opportunity to network with strata
managers in NSW, build relationships, and increase awareness of your products and services.
To take up this opportunity please email events.nsw@stratacommunity.org.au
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