Thank you to all of those who took the time to share your views on the Chatswood Office. Your feedback was very important and was used by the CEO to formulate the options presented to the Board. 

47 individuals answered the survey and key findings were as follows: 

• The survey showed overwhelming support (74%) for colocation with other veteran-based organisations with the potential for multiple efficiencies to be found.  
• The office location is a challenge due to the size of Sydney. Most respondents indicated a preference for a location that is closer to where they live.   
• Generally, respondents liked the proximity of the office to public transport, shopping centres and amenities. 
• Generally, respondents felt the office space needed cosmetic improvement to make it a space that is more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing.  
• Most respondents felt that the purpose of the office was to:  
• provide a space for the work to get done through paid staff and volunteers; and  
• provide a place for members to attend, holding meetings and gatherings and create relationships with each other and the staff.   

The most common reason cited for leaving the Chatswood Office was cost of the lease, indicating that currently it was difficult for members to see value for money.  

Based on your feedback, the Board decided to repurpose the Chatswood Office and tasked the CEO and her team to turn the office into a multi-purpose space for staff to work and members to gather, connect and run small events. We will be sure to let you know when it is ready!  

For now, rest assured, we maintain an office in Sydney and there was never an intent to close the Sydney office. 

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Welcome to the May Newsletter!

In this edition of the newsletter, you will find photographs from the 70^th Anniversary of the ANZAC Field of Remembrance, an update on the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chatswood Office Survey Results, the Townhall schedule and much more.  

The central theme throughout this newsletter is two-way communication. We want to hear from you, we want to hear your ideas, we want to hear your concerns and your feedback. As a member based not-for-profit your voice is fundamental to shaping our organisation. Your feedback and views are factored into strategic and every day decision making, program and service design; and importantly, are feed directly back to the Board.  

Throughout this year you will see our staff heading out and engaging with you at your Club meetings, you will also see us reaching out more often to engage with you through scheduled meetings and surveys.   

Importantly, we want you all to know that when members voted to expand our wonderful organisation this was done to ensure our future. To ensure that everything the war widows have worked for and built isn’t handed over to another charity with a different purpose.  

The Board and CEO are committed to ensuring that no war widows are left behind by any changes or expansions that take place. In fact, the support we provide to you stays the same and will only improve. Why? Because we have strong leadership that has committed to ensuring this organisation continues, we have a plan for our future, and we have the right team in the office to deliver.   

We hope you enjoy this newsletter and look forward to speaking with you soon! 

Click here to view the newsletter online or download here.  

Team AWWNSW

Check out our previous update:
AWWNSW eNewsletter March 2022

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