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IFFA new statement of purposes and rule changes from Special General Meeting on March 27th

Posted Thu, 10/06/2010 - 10:00 by tonyf

At the Special General Meeting held on March 27th this year, IFFA adopted a brand new set of rules, based on the model rules provided by Consumer Affairs Victoria, and a revised Statement of Purposes coming out of IFFA's strategic planning process. The new rules are updated to include many required changes over the years since IFFA was incorporated, but also to make some changes to membership types, fees, and renewal dates, and to expand the IFFA committee to create a larger pool of people to undertake the work of running IFFA.

Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association


New Statement of Purposes


IFFA's Vision: Victoria's biodiversity thriving and valued by all
The primary beneficiaries of IFFA’s activities are:
Victorians interested in their local flora and fauna, its protection and restoration. This includes volunteers, professionals, students and operators of indigenous nurseries.
IFFA's purpose is to:
  • Educate ourselves and others about biodiversity in Victoria.
  • Support and connect volunteers, professionals, indigenous nurseries and groups protecting and restoring biodiversity.
  • Engage the wider community in valuing Victoria's Biodiversity.
  • Advocate for the protection and restoration of Victoria's indigenous flora and fauna.
  • Advocate for professional and industry standards in Victoria's ecological management and restoration industry.

Download a copy of the Statement of Purposes as a pdf

Many things stay the same, however some significant changes include:

  • expanding the Committee to include formal positions for Editor, Webmaster, Events Coordinator, Indigenous Nurseries Liaison Officer, Youth Representative, Fundraising Coordinator and Ecological Information Coordinator.
  • Raising the membership fees for families from $25 to $35
  • Incorporating new membership categories of 'Life Member' and 'Family Life Member'
  • Changing the membership cycle from anniversary of joining to 1 July to 30 June.

The new rules are available on the website.