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The issue of Brigade and Group allowances is regularly raised with VFBV delegates as a matter of concern amongst members. As a result, State Council has recently decided to survey all Brigades and Groups to determine if current allowances are adequate.
A copy of the Annual Allowance Survey has been posted to all Brigade and Group Secretaries with this quarters VFBV mail-out.
By inviting all Brigades and Groups to participate, we will be able to consolidate volunteer’s views on this issue, both at the local and State level as well as collect evidence to support any future advocacy on this important matter.
We would appreciate your response no later than Monday 6th August. You can either Post, email or fax your response to:
Mail: 9/24 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East VIC 3151
` Fax: (03) 9886 1618
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Whilst the preferred questions will only take a few minutes to answer, we urge you to consider spending some time on the detailed optional questions or consider attaching your annual budget. The requested detailed information will be critical to our ability to advocate from a strong evidence-based position. All individual Brigade and Group responses will be strictly confidential and will not be provided to CFA or anyone else without your express permission. All data will be aggregated and de-identified to protect your privacy.
Thank-you in advance for your participation, and if you have any questions or wish to discuss please feel free to contact your local State Councillor, a VFBV Support Officer or the VFBV office on (03) 9886 1141.
