On the 25th of January 2025, we met for the second time as a council to have our input into our unified future. Please see below the commentary of issues we spoke through and direction we’ll take over the next few months.
We started with a review of the issues spoken through at our last meeting and then set to tackle what the future holds for us all.
Client contribution costs (ticket events cost breakdowns)
It was noted that over recent weeks we have had requests for events with significant out-of-pocket expenses. We completely acknowledge that we will organise events based off client feedback and desires but just wanted to check that everybody is okay with the current direction.
Outcome 1: We will continue to review all client out-of-pocket expenses and ensure that we responsibly support financial constraints balanced with client aspirations.
The next point of conversation was then around group event logistics. We have had to admit that the NSW rail network leaves a lot to be desired and has played a part in derailing (pun intended) some of our best laid plans. There were a couple of key outcomes from this trail of conversation.
Outcome 2: We will review using Emu Plains as a station for starting events using public transport.
Outcome 3: We will utilise vehicles to attend some events and will include shuttles (noting the football as a example given the distance of the stadium from the train station).
Outcome 4: We will provide a number of explainer posts and host a webinar explaining travel/transport to anyone interested in understanding these trees and charges.
We also briefly spoke through costing of the client side of events and how everyone likes the choice that is provided by clients being able to choose their own meal options.
Outcome 5: It was reiterated though that if a budget needs to be set then the space on the bottom of the booking form on the website should be used to indicate this.
We also confirmed that we will have retreats up for the remainder of the year as well as a trip to Melbourne (likely Oct) and an international trip scheduled in 2025.
Outcome 6: Retreats to be loaded to the website for clients to book and planning to commence for other trips.
The final talking point was then around small groups heading to the gym together. We know many have memberships that aren’t getting used and that going with friends makes it more fun and also more cost effective than a 1:1 session.
