VANA MEMBER BENEFITS

HOW BEING A MEMBER OF VANA BENEFITS YOU

SERVICE

Harness the power of our all important contacts at the top level with the Metropolitan Daily newspapers, Regional Newspapers and major magazine publishers.

SUPPORT

Take advantage of our full service support and advice on industrial relations and human resources issues such as:

• Instant wage information
• Australian Workplace agreements managed through VANA
• National employment standards "Forward with Fairness" legislation
• Superannuation
• Sexual harassment
• Discipline and performance issues

INDUSTRY INFORMATION

Stay informed on key industry issues and new services and products through our:

• Bulletins and Hotlines on important issues to keep members informed of industry news and advice 
• Regional Meetings - A great way to remain up to date with what's happening in the industry and to network with other newsagents in your area
• Annual conference and Forums
• www.vana.com.au
• Annual Excellence Awards

TRAINING

Take part in one of our many training programs, such as:

• VANA Retail Traineeships with Government rebates
• "So you want to be a Newsagent"
• Induction training including Customer Service, Merchandising and Financial Management

WE'VE DONE THE NEGOTIATION FOR YOU!

Take advantage of our special offers and savings for members only!

• Caltex Fuel Goldcard - discounted fuel, tyres etc
• VANA insurance package negotiated by VANA specially for Newsagents
• Offering improved coverage and increased policy limites with a special policy for smaller newsagents and ZERO excess for some special newsagency needs.
• Lottery's mandatory insurance cover
• Lease advice
• Discounted electricity
• Benchmarking your business
• Loans to purchase and refinance
• Exclusive discounts on lighting
• Security advice
• Motor Vehicle Deals
• YourNewsagent.com.au - Display your business to new and exisiting customers twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  Have customers deal with you electronically, pay their accounts, order stock, etc...
• NStock - Easy to use state of the art website that has relevant products to the newsagency industry; safe and secure payment methods; free and exclusive to members of ANF and VANA only; make great margins on products purchased; Earn significant rebates.

LOBBYING

Rest assured that we are representing your interests at a state and national political level. In particular, concerning :

• ACCC - Trade Practices Act
  
• Tenancy - State Government
  
• Awards for retail and distribution employees
  
• Workers compensation
  
• Legislation for changes both federal and state
  
• Small business policy

We invite you to give consideration to becoming a VANA member. Aside from the advantage of membership explained above, in this era of change, VANA offers many other incentives for its members.