The RFPA Member Benefits Scheme
The RFPA continues to uphold its core principles of Friendship, Fellowship, and Welfare, benefiting retired and former members of the NSW Police Force. In addition to these core values, the Committee of Management has been working diligently to provide even more substantial value to its members. We are excited to announce new partnerships with various business partners to offer additional exclusive RFPA benefits and member discounts.
Members of the Committee of Management, brings extensive experience in sourcing and negotiating preferential member benefits and discounts. They have successfully established formal links with several business partners who are eager to offer RFPA members exclusive benefits and discounts on a wide range of goods and services. Formal Memorandums of Understanding are already in place, with more to follow. This means that financial RFPA members can enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits that far exceed the cost of annual RFPA Membership fees.
Current Partnerships:
– MTA Travel: We have partnered with MTA Travel to provide discounted travel services for RFPA Members, particularly with cruise line operators such as Scenic Luxury Cruises and Viking Cruises, as well as other domestic and international tour operators. MTA Travel is your one-stop shop for all your travel adventures at exclusive RFPA Member rates.
Here are the services MTA Travel can provide to Financial RFPA Members :-
* Discount on all standard tour packages.
* Exclusive RFPA member-only deals on select tours or destinations
* Create custom tour packages
* Ensure all RFPA members receive priority customer service
* A dedicated contact person or team for RFPA member inquiries.
* Provide regular and timely updates on travel safety and tips
– JAX Tyres: We have also established business partnerships with several JAX Tyres franchises at Bankstown, Brookvale, Merrylands, Narellan, Smithfield and St Marys, offering RFPA Members discounts on their services. Over time, more retail business partners across a broad range of services will be added to the list.
- Providing a discount on all standard tyres and mechanical work
- Offering exclusive RFPA member-only deals on select tyres
- Provide quality products and services to RFPA members
- Ensuring all RFPA members receive priority customer service
- Offering a dedicated contact person or team for RFPA member inquiries
- Providing regular updates on tyres and mechanical work relevant to retired and former police officers
– The Reef Resort Palm Cove: An exclusive resort in the heart of Palm Cove for that holiday of a lifetime. The Reef resort is also one of our RFPA Sponsors.
What This Means for You:
Your RFPA Membership now offers real and exclusive money-saving benefits. However, these discounts and benefits are only available to financial RFPA members, and arrangements will be in place to verify membership validity.
How the Scheme Works – Obtaining Member Benefits
Essentially there are three scenarios when a member seeks to obtain a discount or benefit from an RFPA Business Partner.
- A retail transaction where a member visits a supplier to obtain a discount or benefit. This engagement is immediate and for example, a member visits a caravan park and requests an RFPA member benefit.
- A longer process where a member approaches the supplier of a more substantial and involved service such as an overseas river cruise or other travel service.
- An online service where a member joins a supplier organisation as a member, and because the RFPA member is provided a discount or benefit, they are given an exclusive code to quote. This is similar to the Hertz CDC code given to members of the Police Association.
The RFPA does not benefit financially from any transaction under this scheme. Any transaction is a commercial one between the RFPA Business Partner and the RFPA Member. The RFPA cannot and is not liable for any dispute between the RFPA Business Partner and the RFPA Member. Any dispute should be dealt with under the applicable State Consumer Laws.
How to shop for your RFPA Discount… Remember you must be a current financial member of the RFPA to obtain the benefit.
1/ Visit the RFPA Business Partner
2/ Mention that you are an RFPA Member and would like the RFPA discount to purchase xxxxxxxxxx
3/ You will need to show your RFPA Membership card with the RFPA Member ID on it.
4/ You will need to show some form of Photo ID to validate the name on the RFPA Membership card.
5/ The business may choose to contact the RFPA to ensure your RFPA Membership is current.
6/ Complete the sale.
Membership Status Validation – The Process
There will be three requirements from the RFPA Member seeing a benefit from a supplier.
- A valid RFPA Membership Card showing their RFPA Member ID. Older cards do not have the RFPA Member ID yet but Members should know their RFPA Membership Number and this can be found on the Mailing Label of their Gazette or the member can request a new card from the Secretary, at cost.
- A photo ID such as a current drivers licence (card or digital) to validate the name on the RFPA Membership card. This ensures that RFPA Membership cards are not given to other persons just to obtain the benefit.
- As the RFPA Membership cards do not have an expiry date the question of whether the member is an Active paid-up RFPA member and is entitled to a benefit needs to be determined. This can be done by checking the RFPA Membership ID with the RFPA Secretary. This could be a time consuming process and not practical in the case of a retail transaction. In such cases, the supplier may at their discretion proceed with the transaction without checking. In any case, for retail suppliers, a sale is a sale so it may not be a consideration.
In the case of a more substantial transaction such as an over seas cruise etc. where time is not an issue, the supplier may contact the RFPA Secretary and confirm the membership validity of the Member. This can be done either a phone call or an email to the Secretary and the benefit applied accordingly, or not in the case the Member is not current.