Types of Membership Available
To apply for membership please click here to request an application form and information pack. If you have any queries regarding Centre membership or the application process please phone the Centre (03) 9614 1577.
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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY |
AVAILABLE TO |
MEMBER / SUBSCRIBER ENTITLEMENTS |
FULL MEMBER
(Organisations only)
Full membership: is available to not-for-profit organisations, local government and community health service units providing child, youth and family welfare services in Victoria. To apply for Full (Ordinary as defined in the Constitution) membership please click here
Fee: relative to annual expenditure of organisation on child, youth and family services.
[Currently 0.14% of the organisation's child, youth and family services expenditure. Minimum fee $330 inc. GST] |
Not-for-profit organisations that deliver child and/or family welfare services
Local government and community health service units providing child and family welfare services
Applications must be approved by the Board |
Voting rights at members' meetings
Can stand for election to the Board
Full E-Mailout
Member rates for some training events
Invitation to AGM and members' meetings
Copy of Constitution
Forum and network attendance
Listing in Directory
Annual Report
Annual Membership Certificate
Access to Library materials |
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
(Individuals only)
Note: This category is available for individuals not representing eligible Full Member organisations
Fee: $205.00 per year [GST Inclusive] |
Interested individuals committed to child, youth and family welfare services, as approved by the Board |
E-Mailout
Member rates for some training events
Invitation to AGM and members' meetings
Copy of Constitution
Forum and network attendance
Listing in Directory
Annual Report
Participation certificate after 5 years
Access to Library materials
(No voting rights)
(No entitlement to Member discounts for E-Mailout inclusions or room hire) |
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STUDENT MEMBER
(Individuals only)
Fee: $36.50 per year [GST Inclusive] |
Individuals enrolled full-time in a course at an Australian tertiary/post-secondary institution |
E-Mailout
Member rates for some training events
Invitation to AGM and members' meetings
Copy of the Constitution
Listing in Directory
Annual Report
Access to Library materials
(No voting rights) |
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SUBSCRIBER
(Organisation Only)
Note: This category is available for organisations not eligible for Full (Ordinary) Membership
Fee: $185 per year [GST Inclusive] |
Libraries, university departments, state and federal government departments etc |
E-Mailout
Member rates for forums and some training events
Copy of the Constitution
Listing in Directory
Annual Report
Access to Library materials
(No voting rights)
(No entitlement to Member discounts for E-Mailout inclusions or room hire) |
Price current until 30 June 2007
Code of Conduct for Members
Centre members are expected to adhere to this Code and be guided by the Centre Mission Statement 'Leadership and excellence in the provision of child, youth and family services'.
Utilise the governance structures of the Centre to bring about desired change.
Support the Centre's role as the voice of the membership as the most effective channel for advocacy on behalf of the sector to government.
Work collaboratively to share experience, data and innovative ideas to support cooperative planning for an integrated service system.
Engage in ethical and accountable negotiations with any funding body or other community service organisations.
Enter into consortium with other members only with full and accurate disclosure of all relevant facts.
Resolve any disputes between members through direct discussion, followed by mediation and/or arbitration, with legal representation used as a last resort.