Christmas and the New Year is a time when the celebration of the good things in our lives is joined up with opportunities to reflect quietly on the much desired message of peace and goodwill for all that accompanied the birth of Jesus.  Unfortunately, perhaps, the reality for most of the population is that we will be caught up in the pressures of trying to manage the work life balance equation – chasing those last minute must have presents,  getting the food in, fulfilling our commitments to families and friends and making sure that everything at work is cleared up by 24 December!  Whew, it’s tiring thinking about it.

It is not enough, however, to express confidence in achieving our targets.  The measure of our achievement is based on the dedication, the expertise, the commitment and the strength of the men and women who steer the ARPRA ship on a daily basis.
I thank my fellow committee members for their counsel, support and dedication.

And at this time of Christmas, there is no better time to reflect on this dedication and commitment.  Some of you are the first in and last out at your affiliate meetings on most days.  Some of you work on the weekends to ensure that others are served and assisted.  Some of you do more than is required and go much further than is expected.  At times, your dedication is at the expense of your own time, with family, friends and loved ones.

Don’t for a moment think it goes unnoticed.  Without such dedication, ARPRA would not be where it is today.  I appreciate and praise your dedication and in this season of Christmas, send you and your family my heartfelt gratitude and best wishes.
As you enjoy the festivities with friends and family, as you give and receive presents, as you gather to celebrate, please accept my best wishes to you all and your families for a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

May God bless and keep you all.  See you next year!

Recently at the state forum held 17th November 2011, Minister for Fair Trading The Hon Anthony Roberts announced that ARPRA had been successful in obtaining funding to support its work during the review. The minister said this” ARPRA will be using this money to conduct regional forums with park residents up and down the NSW Coast during the next few months.”

ARPRA is also currently running an online survey and paper based survey that the minister encourages all to participate in.

The Affiliated Residential Park Residents Association agrees to complete its consultation with residential park residents across the state and submits the feedback received to Fair Trading by the end of February 2012.

The funding is not for any other purpose. The ARPRA state executive have given an undertaking to provide transparency and accountability for the funding. No one member of the executive can sign cheques without the approval and signature of  three other executives. As a further sign of ARPRA’s commitment to transparency, the state president, who authorizes expenditure, has removed himself from the signatory process to ensure utmost transparency and fiduciary protocols.

A copy of the review project can be downloaded here.Residential Parks Act Review Project.pdf

ARPRA is pleased to have been funded under the Rental Bond Boards Grant Program. ARPRA will supply the final report to all stakeholders and supply limited copies upon request.