Membership renewal 2013 - DUE by 31 May 2013

This is an important section for members and contains the following:

• 2013 renewal notice
• 2013 fee structure
• Results of member survey and FCRC board response to PD and PS policies
• Updated PD and PS policies (as agreed by the board)
• PD delivered by FCRC in 2012 (to assist those members to recall what PD they attended)
• Information on the compliance committee

What this means in part, is that we will no longer be invoicing you for your membership renewal as we have done in the past.  This year, we are introducing a membership renewal system.  You simply fill out and return our new membership renewal form, along with payment and a list [we will provide the template] of PD and PS you have attended during the year.

The FCRC constitution outlines that the FCRC Board has responsibility for prescribing FCRC member and associate member requirements for professional development and supervision.

The Board was extremely appreciative of the 75 members that completed the survey [there is a link below]. Results from the 2012 FCRC Member Survey were presented to the FCRC Board in February 2013 for consideration in determining the future requirements of FCRC member and associate member professional development and supervision.  Based on member feedback, the FCRC Board revised the FCRC Professional Development and Supervision Policy in February 2013. [also linked below]

A summary of the main changes is linked under 'board response' below.  You can read the full policy below as well.

 

DOWNLOADS

New Fee Structure

Membership Renewal Form

Fee Comparison to other sectors

New PD and PS policy

PD and PS compliance spreadsheet
You will need to download this and fill in ALL three tabs and submit it with your membership renewal form.

List of PD delivered in 2012
Can't remember which sessions you attended?  Check out this list and use it to complete the spreadsheet above. If you attended the EDR forum at the FCA conference, that is worth 2 points.

FCRC 2012 membership survey results

FCRC board response to PD and PS from the membership survey

 

Membership Renewal FAQs

 

What do I need to do to renew my FCRC membership?

It’s easy!

1.   Download the new membership renewal form
You won’t even need to log in, everything you need is under the ‘Membership Renewal 2013’ on this site

2.  Print and complete the form making sure you have selected the appropriate pricing level for your category of membership and arranged payment

3.  Ensure you have the right attachments to include with your form before sending it in.

• Have I attached a copy of my diploma or evidence of enrolment?
• Have I filled in the PD and PS compliance spreadsheet
  and attached it to my renewal form? (A template is provided for you to do so, on the FCRC website under membership renewal 2013).
  If you have forgotten which PDs you attended,
  a list is provided here.
• Have I organised payment?

 

Where is the membership renewal form?

Download the new membership renewal form

 

What about Agencies?  Is there a renewal form for Agency Membership?

Download the Renewal form for Agency membership

 

I forgot which PDs I attended. How do I tally and prove the PD points I have completed?

Here is a list of all PDs offered by FCRC

Here is a spreadsheet with three tabs for you to fill in and return with your membership renewal

It includes FCRC PD, external PD and supervision.  Make sure you complete all three tabs [unless you did not attend any external PD, then you need to ensure that your FCRC PD adds up to 10 points]

 

How do I tally and prove the Supervision I have attended?

Here is a spreadsheet with three tabs for you to fill in and return with your membership renewal

It includes FCRC PD, external PD and supervision.

 

Will I be invoiced?  How do I pay?

No, you will not be automatically invoiced.

If your agency pays, and requires an invoice, download this form

 

My agency normally pays, what should I do?

If your agency pays, and requires an invoice, download this form

 

What if I can’t afford the fees?

Please contact us directly to discuss our hardship arrangements

 

Can I get a receipt?

Your membership renewal form is evidence for taxation purposes.  If you still require a receipt, please contact accounts@fcrc.org.au

 

What are the requirements for PD and PS in 2012

The PD requirements for 2012 were 10 points and the PS requirements were 6 hours.

 

I have not been able to reach my PD and PS requirements for 2012

FCRC board has established a compliance committee to consider, negotiate and facilitate resolution to the 2012 membership compliance. The committee is made up of Annette Devereaux, Colin Handreck, Bronny Kernaghan and Cheryl Buttigieg. Dr June Smith the manager of code compliance at FOS is providing advice to the committee. If you have been unable to reach the 2012, still complete the PD and PS form. There is space for you to provide an explanation. One of the committee will be in touch to discuss with you further.