The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society Presentation

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The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society
Presentation
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Welcome

• Thank you for the chance to talk to you about the
  NZ Firefighters Welfare Society.
• My Name is YOUR NAME and I am the POSITION of the
  Society.
• I want to talk to you about the benefits of
  being a member of the Welfare Society.

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Since our inception in 1987, The New Zealand
Firefighters Welfare Society, has been there
looking after its members and their families.
We are an organization run by Firefighters for
Firefighters firefighters helping
firefighters awhi atu awhi mai
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Structure of theNZFF Welfare Society.

• A.G.M. Members.
• Board.
• Chairman.
• Regional Reps/Board members.
• Secretary Treasurer.
• Welfare Society Station Reps.
• Senior Office Controller.
• Office Controller.

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Firefighters are good at protecting their
Community.
The Welfare Society will support you and
your family in your times of need. Welfare
Society Station Reps, Roving Reps, Regional
Reps and office staff will look after members and
their families ensuring that they get
the benefits they are entitled to.
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Membership is open to

• NOTE - Once you become a member you can remain a
  member as long as you continue to pay your
  contribution.
• Members of Volunteer fire Brigades.
• Employees of the NZ Fire Service.
• Rural Firefighters.
• Airport Crash Fire Service Employees.
• Employees of the Society.

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Membership is open to (cont)

• A members Child, upon reaching the age of 19.
• Persons who have retired from or left the NZ
  Fire Service.
• Members and employees of the N.Z Firefighters
  Credit Union.
• Member of an Ambulance ServiceWithin NZ Paid
  or Voluntary.
• Employees of the U.F.B.A.

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Membership is open to (cont)

• Appointed Office Holders of the Society.
• Members and employees of the
• N.Z Firefighters Credit Union.
• Employees of the Firefighters Union.
• Employees of EMQUAL.
• Any other person as approved by the Welfare
  Board.

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Benefits of Memberships
Funeral Benefits up to age 60 Adult 3000
Child 1000. Holiday/ Convalescent Homes - 65
a night. Gift Baskets Sickness at home or in
hospital. Discretionary loans and Grants
500. Ambulance Assistance Benefit 500
pa. Home Visit from WSSR.
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Benefits of Memberships (cont)
In Hospital Visits from WSSR. In Hospital TV
rental where available. Corrective Lens
Benefit First pair 150 - 300 pa. Hearing
Aid Benefit 250 pa. Birth of Child Benefit
- 50 per new born. Disaster Fund.
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Benefits of Memberships (cont)

• Also Assistance with the following costs.
• Travel costs for out of town Medical Visits
• 30 per km - 100 per claim - 250 pa.
• Hospital Parking - 150 pa.
• Home Help - temporarily incapacitated
• at 20 per day - 250 pa.
• Counselling - 150 pa.
• Adoption - up to 250 per claim - 500 pa.

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Holiday/Convalescent Homes Benefit
Members of the Welfare Society have the
opportunity to rent one of our Holiday homes for
65.00 per night. The Firefighters Welfare also
has a reciprocal agreement with the NZ Army and
the NZ Police Welfare. There are six
Holiday/Convalescent homes from which to
choose. Booking forms on our website
www.firefighters.org.nz
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Taupo
This home is situated just North of the city
centre and is only a stroll away from the lake,
shops and parks of Taupo.
1 Queen size Bed 4 Single Beds 2 Foldout Beds
1 Port a cot
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Kapiti
Paraparaumu is the favorite holiday spot for many
people in the Greater Wellington region. One
street away form the beach and shops.
1 Queen size Bed 4 Single Beds 2 Foldout Beds
1 Cot
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Nelson
This home is located five minutes from the beach
and close proximity to restaurants and all
amenities.
1 Queen size Bed 4 Single Beds 2 Foldout Beds
1 Cot
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Queenstown
There are Two homes located in New Zealands
beautiful alpine resort, there are an endless
number of activities available to members staying
in this resort town.
Each Unit has 1 Queen size Bed 4 Single Beds 1
Double Settee 1 Cot
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Whangamata
If you are into boating, fishing or beach life
then this holiday home in Whangamata should fit
the bill.
1 Queen size bed 4 Single beds 1 Portable cot 1
Foldout couch - sleeps 2
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Healthcare 99 Benefit
(A Mutual Fund - This is NOT an
insurance) One of the advantages of being a
member of the Welfare Society means you can apply
to Join Healthcare 99. There are two
options Option A Covers in and out of hospital
costs Option B In Hospital Costs only The Board
of the Society are the Trustees of the fund, Aon
is the Claim Manager. more information in your
folder or on our website www.firefighters.org.nz
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To become a member of Healthcare 99 you need to
contribute extra plus the 3.00 for Welfare
Society membership. Contribution rates per
person effective Oct 2012 These rates may change
at any time. More information in your folder or
on our website www.firefighters.org.nz
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Optional Benefits
As a member of the Welfare Society You have the
choice of optional benefits these include You
must state that you a member of the NZ
Firefighters Welfare Society General
Insurance House, Contents, Car Boat Accident
and Trauma Insurance Life Insurance Income
Protection More information on our website
www.firefighters.org.nz Contact Aon Free Phone
0800 50 51 52
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Who owns the Welfare Society? A Members own
the Welfare Society. Q Who Can join the
Society? A Anyone who has a close
associationWith the Fire Service and is approved
as a Member by the Board. Q How much does it
cost? A Only 3.00 per week. Q How do I
pay? A Either Annually, monthly or
fortnightlyIn advance by direct debit, cheque
orthrough the Fire Service Pay roll.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q How much is the Funeral Benefit? A 3000
for the member or spouse, 1000 for each
child. Q What happens when I turn 60, can I
remain a member of the Welfare Society? A YES
when you reach the age of 60 you pay only ½ the
contribution and the FuneralBenefit ceases. Q
What happens if I decide to leave theFire
Service? A Once you become a member you can
retain membership as long as you wish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Who Owns Healthcare 99? A Its members, it is
run as a Mutual Trust. Fund NOT an Insurance
Scheme. Q What do I need to take with me when
I use the holiday homes? A Food, Linen and
toiletries. Q By paying 3.00 per week will my
familyenjoy the benefits as outlined? A Yes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Do I have to be a member to join the optional
schemes? A Yes. Q What happens when my
children get older? A When your children reach
19, they can apply to become members themselves
and get fullmember Benefits. Q If I die will
my family be looked after? A Yes, your family
will have 12 months freemembership from the
date of the last payment received from
you.They can then join themselves.
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Application Forms

• You should have in front of you an application
  folder.
• Inside the folder are all the forms and
  information that you will need to become a member
  of the NZ Fire Fighters Welfare Society.
• First you need to fill out the application form.
• If you are NOT paid by the Fire Service, then
  you will need to fill out a Direct Debit form.

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Membership

• Once you have filled out your application form
  and it has been signed approved by a Board
  member/Regional Rep, you are a member in your own
  right under the rules of the Society.
• Once we receive your first contribution payment
  your are then a full member of the Society under
  the rules.

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For Further information or to Download Forms
Visit www.firefighters.org.nz Or Contact the
office 0800-65-6473 0800 OK FIRE
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Contact Details
Office Hours 0900 hours to 1500 hours Free
Phone [phone] OK FIRE Free Fax 0800
65 3475 Email thesec_at_firefighters.org.nz Website
www.firefighters.org.nz Postal Private Bag
31999 Lower Hutt 5040 Physical 45 Percy
Cameron Street Level One Avalon Towers
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NEW MEMBERSHIP DRAW

• Fill out the application form
• when membership is approved
• go into a draw to get
• TWO FREE nights stay
• at one of our Holiday Homes.

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Thank you