STATE western australia
WA
President's message A few weeks ago Suellen asked me to call a woman at the Cat Haven. At first I thought there must have been some mistake: something lost in translation? Perhaps they had the wrong number and were after the Siamese Cat Association (SCA)? I must admit that it was far from obvious to me that SCA(WA) would have anything to offer the Cat Haven, and the possibilities of partnership seemed remote. A fifteen minute call later, and the Cat Haven is quoting SCA(WA) in its newsletter issued to its thousands of supporters in relation to keeping pets in apartments. I have a greater understanding of the impact of lease terms and by-laws on animal welfare. Common ground emerges and it’s covered with opportunity. For our Association there is more potential in creating and nurturing partnerships than we can hope to fully harness. But we’re seeing more and more benefits over time. Through publications like the Cat Haven’s we gain public exposure and knowledge to drive policy and influence change. SCA(WA) Council recently spent a Friday afternoon revisiting the Association’s strategic plan to decide what are the immediate areas of focus. The afternoon was jam packed with energy and enthusiasm, and collaboration with other bodies was a key theme. Council recognises that to build capacity we need to strengthen existing alliances and create new ones. I am pleased to say that work is well underway in this very direction. We have gained the support of both REIWA and the Law Society of WA for our position on the STAR Reforms. Both REIWA and the Law Society have issued media releases complimenting our own with the consistent message that we need a system of licensing for strata managers. We are working with SCA’s national office on the new membership management system and public relations. But these relationships need not only be about work. Council is also keen to combine with other professional associations for entertainment and socialising too. I hope our members get behind these initiatives and have some fun in the process. Stay tuned!
Rachel Cosentino President SCA (WA) Inc
April members MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MEMBERS Empire Estate Agents – Jamie Horner Kevin Green Real Estate – Beverley Anderson Mark Hay Real Estate – Anneka Geddes
BUSINESS MEMBERS Centrewest Insurance Brokers – Rick Post Valuations WA – Chad O’Reilly Chubb Insurance – Cecilia Benitez Longitude Insurance – Jon Greenwood WBP Property Group – Brendan Aylmore
MANAGEMENT MEMBERS Caitlin Dethridge – John Dethridge Strata Services Emily Harris - Chambers Franklyn Strata Management Eliabeth Rock – Exclusive Strata Management Belinda Pfister - Exclusive Strata Management Jasmine Abraham - Exclusive Strata Management Jan Christie - Southern Strata Services Marianne Williamson – PRD Nationwide Broome Tiffany Brown-Neaves – i.fresh strata management Barry Bird – Platinum Strata Management Debbie Morley – Bellcourt Strata Management Natasha Nel - Bellcourt Strata Management Raymond Lampard – MMJ Real Estate Diane Fountain – Chambers Franklyn Strata Management
OWNER MEMBERS Ann Gillett David Michael Dian-Mae Paris Prudence Lane Susan Hancock Aurelio Caruso Eva Vavakis Fleur Gowland Glynis Kenny Nathie Laberge Sukumar Banala
PERSONAL MEMBER Natalie James – CHU Strata Insurance
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