Membership

Why become a Member?
• To show your support for your local community health organisation
• Have a voice on current changes and the future direction of NCACCH
• Your proceeds go toward the continuation and funding of additional services
• You can attend and vote* at the NCACCH Annual General Meeting (*Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients only)
• Stand for election as a director (director role link)

Who can apply to become a Member?
A person who is eligible to apply for membership (Rule 5.2.2) must be an individual who is:
(a) at least 18 years of age and an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
(b) Residing in the Sunshine Coast Regional Council or Gympie Regional Council Zone
for a period of at least six months

Associate Membership
(a) A person who is not entitled to become a member of the Association under the rule
5.2.2 may apply for associate membership. Decisions on associate membership
applications shall be made by the Board of Directors.
(b) An associate member shall have the same rights and responsibilities as a member
but is not entitled to vote at meetings of the Association or to stand for election to
the Board of Directors.

Click here to read the Rule book 

Membership fees
The members of the Corporation shall be those Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander persons who qualify for membership and who apply to the Committee in writing for approval and submit an annual membership fee of $5.00.
The membership roll will close 30 June each year and re-open for new memberships and renewals on the day following the AGM. All membership fees must be paid on or before 30 June each year to retain membership for the following financial year.

If you would like to become a Member* or Associate Member or renew your membership please contact us to request a Membership Form.