2019 Annu nnual Sta State Cong ngre ress Monday 28 O Mo 28 October 20 2019 The Retu turne ned a and nd Services L League ue o of Aus ustralia (New Sout uth W Wales B Branc nch) Albury E y Ente terta tainm nment C nt Centre Su Sunda day 2 27 – Wednesday 30 O 30 Oct ctober 20 2019
Mr Mr Greg Aplin in Master of Ceremonies
RS RSL P Pledge I (name of member) do hereby swear allegiance to Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors and The Commonwealth of Australia, and do hereby subscribe to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Constitution of The Returned and Services League of Australia. God Save the Queen.
President nt’s ’s R Report Mr Ray James JP GAIDC Acting President
Submitted Q Questions ons Does th the m membership lose se co contr trol of f th the League th through th the propose sed C Consti titu tuti tion? Member control is greatly enhanced: • Members will directly elect the President and Service Members • Service Member positions remain the majority on the Board • Power to amend the constitution remains with State Congress • District Presidents’ Council has authority to amend/approve SOPs • Additional powers to call an EGM through: • not less than two-thirds of the District Presidents’ Council; • at least 10% of Service Members; or • at least 75 sub-Branches.
Submitted Q Questions ons How ow c can an the p proposed c con onstitution on be a a con ontrac act? • A constitution of an an entit ity lik ike RS RSL N NSW ap applies ju just l like a a contract. It binds an an entity an and its m members to follow t the t terms o of t the constitutio ion as as if it it were a a contrac act. T This is is the cas ase wit ith the RS RSL NSW c constitution. • When n a member joins ns R RSL NSW, or a sub sub-Branch accep epts a a char arter, t they ar are bas asically ag agreeing to be bound b by y the terms set out i in the RSL N NSW Constitution a as a contrac act. • Becaus use th the sub sub-Br Branch ches are unincor corpor orated associ ociation ons and not legal al bodies, it is is the in individuals ls w which form t the unin incorporat ated sub sub-Branch – that at is is, e eac ach of t the members an and in in par articular t the executiv ives who govern a and control t the operat ations of sub-Branch – who a are agreei eeing g (on beh ehalf of the e sub-Branch) ) to the e sub-Branch being boun und b by the c consti stitut tution. n.
Submitted Q Questions ons Why appoint 2 2 Independent D t Direc ectors w s when t the A Act only requir uires a minim imum um of 1? • Over 70 nominations for the positions indicated a high level of support for the League outside the membership base • Choosing 2 Independent Directors gave the Board access to a broader skill set • It also creates even greater independent governance controls
Submitted Q Questions ons What is t is th the up e update on on th the c e casual v vacancy f for or S Sta tate P e President? • Would need to be conducted under the one member, one vote process • There is a full Board election in 2020 • Feedback from the DC Forum in September was that cost and inconvenience was not justified • The current situation will remain until the election of a new Board • Service Members will have the opportunity to elect the State President as part of the Board election in 2020
Submitted Q Questions ons Ho How will t the he 2020 B 2020 Board e elect ction be co cond nduct cted? • In accordance with the Act, it must be one member, one vote • This applies to all Service Members • The CEO has already approached Aust. Electoral Commission (AEC) • The AEC has suspended fee for service activity and therefore cannot conduct the Board election for RSL NSW • The CEO is sourcing alternatives with a view to issuing information to members as soon as possible.
Submitted Q Questions ons How w can an we vote for or the prop opos osed con onstitution on if the SO SOPs ar are not fi finish shed? • By-Laws and Regulations will remain until 1 December 2019 • SOPs are practical guides to help run a sub-Branch/DC • Drafts of the SOPs have been available on the RSL NSW website • The current DC Presidents will have the opportunity to review, amend and approve the content of the SOPs • They will convene prior to 1 December to do so • The Board will also convene to approve the SOPs so they can take effect with the proposed constitution
Questions ons f from t the f floor or When called upon, please state your name, the sub-Branch or District Council you are representing, followed by your question.
National C Cen entre f re for V Vet eter erans’ s’ H Healthcare re Alice Kang and Kirsty Chapman
CONCORD R REPATR TRIA IATIO TION G GENERAL H L HOSPIT ITAL Concord opened as a Military Hospital in 1941 Handed to Repatriation Commission post war and administered by DVA Hospital transferred to the State in 1993 Hospital remains a veteran hospital Only Hospital in NSW to hold commemorative services and has a Day Centre for veterans and war widows
Wha What i is t the he NCVH? • The National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to care for physical and mental health related illness, offering holistic and integrated care for Australia’s Veterans. The NCVH is an outpatient service, though there are • opportunities for residential accommodation on-site for Veterans and families/carers if needed.
Who Who is is in involved? • Rehab Medicine • Psychology Drug Health Physiotherapy • • Pain Exercise Physiology • • Psychiatry Occupational Therapy • • • Case Managers • Diversional Therapy • Peer Support • Nutrition and Dietetics • Social Work
El Eligi igibil ilit ity? Have served in the Australia Defence Force (ADF) • No longer be serving in the ADF • Medicare Card • • DVA entitlements card if possible • 17 years or older • GP referral
What What t to exp xpect? t? • Referral • Allocated to a case manager • All eligible Veterans can be treated at the NCVH • Intake assessment to identify clinical needs
Cas ase Man Manage agement • One point of contact at the NCVH • Co-ordinate care whilst receiving treatment with the NCVH • Communicate with all stakeholders • Family/carers • Advocates • GP’s • NCVH clinicians • Co-ordinate discharge • Community referrals Handover to GP •
How l long g wil will treat treatment tak take? • 6-8 weeks • The Veteran will be monitored by their case manager, if circumstances change they will be referred to required treating professionals • The Veteran can return to NCVH at any time
Discha charge ge • Discharge planning commences shortly after commencement of treatment • Links made with ESO’s • Referral to community health services • Referral to community support services • Formal discharge at completion of treatment with NCVH • GP kept informed throughout the process
TeleHealth th • Veterans will be able to access services remotely • They require a smart phone or device • Used for GP and Veteran follow ups • Discharge planning with external treating professionals
The Pil Pilot Ev t Eval aluat ation • A 12 month evaluation of NCVH service satisfaction • Veteran • Family/carer GP • • NCVH Clinician • Qualitative and quantitative data gathered • Surveys completed at intake, 8 weeks and 3 months post
The Hospital’s ’s R Redevelop opment • $341 million redevelopment • A dedicated, purpose built section for the NCVH • Clinic areas • Gym • Group area • Outdoor space
Location of NCVH in New Build
Fussell H Hous use • On site accommodation for NCVH patients to receive care with support of families/carers • Building work to be completed early 2020 • Hostel style accommodation
NEW EW T TEC ECHNOLOGY F FOR T R TRE REATMENT O OF F PTSD VIR IRTU TUAL R REALITY Will be a First in Australia NCVH will be working in conjunction with Sydney University to bring this technology about. Used in an outpatient setting and closely monitored by clinicians.
How t to o refer? www.NCVHConcord.com.au SLHD-ConcordAppointmentcentreACBU @health.nsw.gov.au 9767 8669
Patron A on Address Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales
Aw Awards Meritorious Service Medal Mr Ray Hawkins Berowra RSL sub-Branch
Aw Awards Certificate of Merit and Gold Badge Mrs Robin McKinnon Port Macquarie RSL Auxiliary
Aw Awards The Lady Woodward Cup
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