Become a Member Agency

Membership benefits

At CISVic, we campaign for change.

We have strong connections to government departments and sit on a number of state and federal government advisory committees.

Advocacy may be one-on-one e.g., advocating to a local council for additional funding for a local member) or global (i.e., for the whole membership for example, talking to state government regarding utility hardship).

We consult with our members on a range of issues.

We represent them to all levels of government and advocate on behalf of them and their communities.

Our members have a common model, they are generalist services who provide holistic assessment and support, abide by standards and policies and benefit from the synergy of group branding.

We distribute information, resources, and funding opportunities to our members via a fortnightly ebulletin, a members-only section on our website and a policy and practice newsletter to members and the broader sector.

We have good connections with other peak bodies and relevant stakeholders.

Our representation includes undertaking research and writing/participating in policy submissions to government.

We provide local regional networks to facilitate local connections among members.

We facilitate peer support for caseworkers.

We provide accredited and non-accredited training & professional development opportunities for volunteers and other staff.

Our insurance coverage extends to all members.

We recognise the significant efforts of individuals involved in the sector by adding them to the Honour Roll.

We support and promote inclusive and sustainable community volunteering.

Membership types

CISVic provides operational support, sector development and representation & advocacy for the information and support sector. CISVic members enjoy a wide range of benefits. Membership may extend to organisations, and individuals.

There are three categories of membership:

Full members enjoy the whole range of benefits,
Associate members enjoy most of the benefits excluding voting rights (but may be co-opted member of the Committee of Management),
Individual membership.

Membership to CISVic requires that agencies agree to support CISVic’s statement of purposes and comply with the Standards and Policies of the Association. In addition, full members enjoy voting rights in CISVic elections to help direct the future of the organisation; Board & Working Group eligibility to actively participate in leading the sector.

We have prescribed membership fees for each category which are available upon request.

Membership application

There are a number of categories of CISVic membership which includes full and provisional membership; associate membership; and individual membership. Information provision is a core requirement for CISVic membership.

Benefits are many and varied. Please take a look at our Fact Sheet Membership Benefits

Application process

Interested organisations need to complete the application form and submit it with the prescribed supporting documents. Applications are considered by the Board at their bi-monthly meetings. Organisations will be advised of the outcome of their application as soon as practical after that meeting.