The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society Presentation

New Zealand Firefighters Welfare SocietyFor more information visit www.firefighters.org.nz

The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society Presentation


WelcomeThank 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.


Since our inceptionin 1987,

The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society,

has been there looking after itsmembers and their families.

We are an organization run by Firefighters for Firefighters

“firefighters helping firefighters”awhi atu awhi mai


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.


The Welfare Society will support you and yourfamily in your times of need.

Welfare Society Station Reps, Roving Reps, Regional Repsand office staff will look after members

and their families ensuring that they get thebenefits they are entitled to.

Firefighters are good at protecting their Community.


• 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.

Membership is open to:


• A member’s 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.

Membership is open to: (con’t)


• 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.

Membership is open to: (con’t)


Funeral Benefits – up to age 60Adult $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.

Benefits of Memberships


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.

Benefits of Memberships (con’t)


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.

Benefits of Memberships (con’t)


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

Holiday/Convalescent Homes Benefit

http://www.firefighters.org.nz/


This home is situated just North of thecity centre and is only a stroll away from the

lake, shops and parks of Taupo.

1 Queen size Bed + 4 Single Beds2 Foldout Beds + 1 Port a cot

Taupo


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 Beds2 Foldout Beds + 1 Cot

Kapiti


This home is located five minutes from the beach and close proximity to restaurants and all amenities.

1 Queen size Bed + 4 Single Beds2 Foldout Beds + 1 Cot

Nelson


There are Two homes located in New Zealand’s 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 Beds1 Double Settee + 1 Cot

Queenstown


If you are into boating, fishing or beach life then this holiday home in Whangamata

should fit the bill. 1 Queen size bed4 Single beds1 Portable cot1 Foldout couch - sleeps 2

Whangamata


(A Mutual Fund - This is NOT an insurance)

One of the advantages of being a member of theWelfare Society means you can apply to Join

Healthcare 99. There are two options:Option A

Covers in and out of hospital costs

Option BIn 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

Healthcare 99 Benefit

http://www.firefighters.org.nz/


To become a member of Healthcare 99you 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


As a member of the Welfare SocietyYou have the choice of optional benefits

these include:You must state that you a member of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society

General InsuranceHouse, Contents, Car & Boat

Accident and Trauma Insurance

Life InsuranceIncome Protection

More information on our website www.firefighters.org.nzContact Aon Free Phone 0800 50 51 52

Optional Benefits


Q: Who owns the Welfare Society?A: Members own the Welfare Society.

Q: Who Can join the Society?A: Anyone who has a close association

With 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 fortnightly

In advance by direct debit, cheque orthrough the Fire Service Pay roll.

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.



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.



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 free

membership from the date of the last payment received from you.They can then join themselves.



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.


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.


Visit

www.firefighters.org.nz

Or Contact the office

0800-65-6473 – 0800 OK FIRE

For Further informationor to Download Forms


Office Hours 0900 hours to 1500 hours

Free Phone 0800 65 3473 – 0800 OK FIREFree Fax 0800 65 3475

Email [email protected] www.firefighters.org.nz

Postal Private Bag 31999Lower Hutt 5040

Physical 45 Percy Cameron StreetLevel One

Avalon Towers

Contact Details


NEW MEMBERSHIP DRAW

Fill out the application formwhen membership is approved

go into a draw to getTWO FREE nights stay

at one of our Holiday Homes.


Thank you

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The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society Presentation