Membership

Member and subscriber categories

You can apply for SNAICC membership under one of the following categories.

Subscriber- Become a SNAICC subscriber to receive free SNAICC resources

OR: Become a SNAICC member to speak up strongly for our children & families
Full Member
Affiliate Member
Associate Member

Subscribers

SNAICC subscriber form 2010 [PDF 191 KB]

All individuals and organisations are encouraged to become subscribers. Subscribers receive free copies of SNAICC News, National Aboriginal and Islander Childrens Day resources and other resources as indicated by their service type. Subscribers also receive discount offers for resources or events.

Subscriber entitlements

SNAICC’s newsletter - SNAICC News

SNAICC publications and resources
Posters and promotional material for National Aboriginal & Islander Children’s Day
Notices of the Annual General Meeting and other SNAICC activities.
Affiliate members may attend the AGM and other general meetings but have no voting rights and cannot stand for election to the SNAICC National Executive.

Subscriber fees

Government departments     $110 (including GST)
Non-government organisations    $65 (including GST)
Individuals    $33 (including GST)

Subscription enquiries can be directed to SNAICC Administration

Full members

SNAICC membership form 2010 [PDF 225 KB]

Become a SNAICC member to speak up strongly for our children & families

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations supporting the aims and objectives of SNAICC can become a SNAICC member. SNAICC is as strong as our membership, and by joining SNAICC, you help strengthen our sector in advocating for our children in families at all levels of government. SNAICC members are our first point of contact for feedback and input into policy. The SNAICC Executive and Secretariat advocate for and support our members, in both good and in troubled times. Being a full member means being part of the democratic process by: voting in AGMs, electing or being nominated to become an National Executive member, being subsidised (on request) to attend SNAICC events, or receive specific assistance if requested. Members receive all SNAICC resources free of charge. Whilst participation in the national SNAICC Executive is a serious time commitment, it is an big opportunity to enhance your long term learnings in governence, management and policy, to enable you to work better for our children and families.
There are three categories of SNAICC members – full members, affiliate and associate members (see details below.) Download the SNAICC membership form and fax it back to us on 03 9489 8044 or email.
Organisations wishing to become full members need to send us a copy of their constitution along with the membership form. This application needs to be approved by the SNAICC National Executives.

Organisations eligible for full membership

State and Territory members – any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community based and controlled organisation which operates as the state or territory wide peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family welfare services in their particular state or territory; or as a recognised lead agency for child and family welfare service provision in their particular state or territory.
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child care services – any Commonwealth funded local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services involved in the provision of childcare and the day-to-day care, development and education of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, or the provision of support, training, assistance or resources to such services;
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early learning and pre-school services – any State or Territory funded Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community based and controlled services involved in the provision of pre-school education, early learning or kindergarten programs for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, or the provision of support, training, assistance or resources to such services;
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family welfare services – any local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community based and controlled services a main purpose of which is to provide child and family welfare services for their local community such as alternative care services, support for children leaving care, recruitment and training of foster carers, placement and support for children in need of out-of-home care, family crisis and support, advocacy in relation to child welfare, family reunification and link-up, parenting information and programs, early intervention, family counselling and family support.

Full member entitlements

SNAICC’s newsletter - SNAICC News
SNAICC publications and resources
Posters and promotional material for National Aboriginal & Islander Children’s Day
Notices of the Annual General Meeting and other SNAICC activities.
Eligible to nominate for the SNAICC National Executive, which governs the organisation and is elected annually.
Eligible to vote during SNAICC National Executive elections
Eligible to stand for election
May attend the AGM and other general meetings

Full member fees

Organisations with operational budget (excluding wages) of over $100,000 per year $300 (including GST)

Organisations with operational budget (excluding wages) of under $100,000 per year $150 (including GST)

New full member applications must deliver a copy of the organisation's constitution to the SNAICC office so membership entitlement can be confirmed and endorsed at a quarterly SNAICC National Executive meeting. Rejected applications will be refunded.

Enquiries about Full SNAICC Membership should be directed to the SNAICC Executive Officer, Frank Hytten

Affiliate members

Any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community based service or organisation that does not fit into the organisations lised for Full Membership, or does not wish to take out full membership, may become an affiliate member.

Affiliate membership entitlements

SNAICC’s newsletter - SNAICC News

SNAICC publications and resources
Posters and promotional material for National Aboriginal & Islander Children’s Day
Notices of the Annual General Meeting and other SNAICC activities.
Affiliate members may attend the AGM and other general meetings but have no voting rights and cannot stand for election to the SNAICC National Executive.