This communique was sent by CEO Anita Jovanovski on 5 August 2025
Dear Members
Our Constitutional Review Reference Group has met twice and worked between meetings to develop clear, helpful information to guide members through NSW FDCA’s transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee.
They’ve drafted a modern constitution that reflects how we want to operate in the future—ensuring the Association continues to grow, support members, and remain a strong voice in the sector.
What’s been done so far:
- NPT created a base draft constitution, updating it to align with legal requirements and removing unclear or conflicting clauses.
- The Reference Group met twice to discuss what’s working, what needs improving, and to propose future-focused changes based on best practices and members’ experiences.
- The NSW FDCA Board and CEO have been kept informed throughout.
- An updated timeline shows all progress to date. Members’ Area: Ltd Company Transition – NSWFDCA
What happens next:
Now it’s over to you, our members to review and provide feedback on the draft constitution. These are your rules, and they shape how we work together.
It’s important that members understand the key changes and have the chance to engage now. The AGM is not the right time to propose changes, as it could delay the process by months and increase costs for everyone.
This has been a major effort with many people contributing their time to get it right. Over the next month, we’re asking you to:
- Read the documents
- Attend a member information session (if possible)
- Share your feedback
Where to start:
To help manage your time, the Reference Group recommends this approach:
- Start with the attached RACI document
- Review the summary of key changes between the old and new constitutions (attached)
If you want more detail, a full clause-by-clause comparison is also available here.
You can view the draft constitution with links to the current version here. Members’ Area: Ltd Company Transition – NSWFDCA
Member Information Sessions – Thursday 14 August
We’re holding three online sessions to walk you through the key changes in the draft constitution, share member feedback received so far, and answer your questions.
Session times:
- 10:00–11:00 AM
- 12:30–1:30 PM
- 3:00–4:00 PM
Book your preferred session here: https://bit.ly/NSWFDCA
Please send your feedback or questions, or want to talk to someone about the changes, to one of these emails jenny@nonprofittraining.com.au or membership@nswfdc.org.au
We look forward to your input, even if it is, we are happy with the changes!
Regards,
Anita Jovanovski