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Membership
P.E.H.N. is a non profit Incorporated Association and members comprise Executive Housekeepers, Assistant Housekeepers, Senior Supervisors, Housekeeping Attendants and Associate Members who are suppliers to the hospitality industry and have a particular affinity with Housekeeping. Our members come from far and wide including Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and of course, Victoria.
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Who can join?
Anyone who has been employed or who is currently employed in the hospitality, healthcare or tourism industry as an Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Housekeeper, Supervisor can join.
Associate membership can also be granted to companies or industries involved in supplying products to the cleaning sector.
Student membership can be granted to individuals currently enrolled in a minimum of Certificate III in Accommodation Studies and employed for a minimum of 15 hours per week in the accommodation sector of the hospitality industry. Proof of enrolment must be provided.
We have extended this membership to any staff that are currently employed in the Housekeeping Department. (Proof of employment from the Manager, stating position and employment status must be provided.)
What does it cost?
For Executive Housekeepers, Assistant Housekeepers and Senior Supervisors, the cost of annual membership is $50 and for Associate members the cost is $250 per annum.
Individuals: $50/year (Register Now)
Associate Members (Businesses): $250/year (Register Now)
All members receive a membership certificate.
The committee reserves the right to review membership fees as appropriate.
Please note:
- Membership is by annual subscription.
- The P.E.H.N. is a non profit organisation and therefore does not charge G.S.T.
- The A.B.N. is 22 395 623 175
- Please note all currency is Australian Dollars
Member Benefits
Information & Marketing
- Easy access to The Executive Housekeeper magazine.
- Supplier information brochures and samples.
- Invitation to trade shows.
- Associate/suppliers – can advertise specials, brochures, new products by sending through to our email address requesting to have item added to webpage, and a chance to present their products in the Supplier Event and a link to their website.
Events & Networking Opportunities
P.E.H.N. aims to hold approximately 4-6 functions per annum. Some of these functions are sponsored by Associate members who may wish to demonstrate their product range or keep us abreast of new products.
The calendar would consist of a housekeeper’s forum event, to get Housekeepers a chance to discuss current topics with professionals in the field and colleagues.
The Annual AGM a Charity Event and then the very popular and well attended end of the year Christmas Party.
The 2nd half of the financial year is planned for some educational and social activities as well as supplier presentations.
Some of these events are either free, subsidised by the organisation or sponsored by our Suppliers.
Since forming in 1996, P.E.H.N. has also held several one day seminars including topics as diverse as The impact of technology, Updates in recycling and Caring for the Feet, as well as one day courses in “Textiles for the Hospitality industry” ,“Accommodation Hygiene” and “Occupational Health and Safety for the cleaning industry”, all of which have been well attended.
Support
Our member base are from hotels ranging from big to boutique, 3 – 5 star hotels, and all would be happy to exchange business cards, knowledge, tips and visits to their hotels. We support each other.
Some testimonials from our members
Testimonials
“ … I want to congratulate you and your team for raising the housekeeping image in the industry. I think you are all doing a great job. I have also read “The Executive Housekeeper” magazine NO1 volume 9 and I would like you to know that I really enjoyed reading your speech for “the New South Wales Executive Housekeeper Launch” on page 9 and 10. Enough compliments! Regards…”
Sophie Kinloch
“…Thank you – It is gratifying to know someone dedicated to doing such a great job. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated by all PEHN associate members and members. If my company or I can serve you in any way, please don’t hesitate to call.
Being a member of PEHN gives our company a first hand opportunity to provide knowledge, promote and educate our SPA.GIENE products and services to our peers, colleagues and the accommodation industry.
We actively promote the PEHN to our vast customer base, as we continue educating and promoting hygiene for spa baths and whirlpool baths to the accommodation industry throughout the world…”
Peter Harman
HY.GIENE Australia
“…Just want to let you know that being a member of PEHN is indeed a valuable tool for me to use as a knowledge base and to get technical support from the other members. I know that at a moments notice I can call another member and get information on whatever the subject…”
Peter Jones
Monash Residential Services
“…Pehn, is a life line to me, as I work in mostly remote locations, I now work in Fiji, where it is even more important, it is not only an organization of Professional Houskeepers but a group of friends and colleagues. It breaks down barriers and unites people into a wonderful group, where help, friendship and a friendly voice is only a phone call away. I am very proud to be a member of Pehn…”
Jodi Hoffman – Executive Housekeeper
Sonasali Resort Fiji