Vision and Values
Our Vision
To be an effective and progressive sub branch to assist veterans, their families and the community of Macclesfield and the wider district.
Our Values
Mateship - Welfare - Commemoration - Education - Sustainability
Mateship
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Provide an environment that fosters mateship and social interaction by maintain an inclusive sub branch that is open to all in the veteran and wider community.
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Promote the RSL cause through providing opportunities and initiatives for the membership.
Welfare
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Provide assistance to veterans and their families in accessing advocacy, pensions and support services.
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Maintain a Welfare Officer.
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Maintain local welfare funds for emergency purposes.
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Provide workspace for visiting welfare agencies.
Commemoration
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Conduct ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other significant commemoration activities.
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Preserve and maintain the historical record of service of local men and women through times of war and peace.
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Provide development and maintenance of the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden.
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Foster the ANZAC spirit in younger generations.
Education
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Provide education resources for the community in particular younger generations.
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Make available all local history resources through modern technologies.
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Provide access to Virtual War Memorial, Australian War Memorial and other research facilities.
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Develop and maintain a museum of local military history.
Sustainability
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Establish governance practices to ensure the ongoing responsible operation of the sub-branch.
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Engage with our membership to evaluate and reflect their views to our best endeavour.
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Undertake disciplined management of expenditure and future investments.
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Review our membership model and develop new ways of engaging with the veteran and affiliate community.
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Develop a plan to deliver modern facilities for the use of the membership and community.
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Provide an environment for members and the community that is safe, inclusive and family friendly.