Organisation Members
We welcome organisational members to join our Members Community. These include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and Associate Member organisations.
Member applications are subject to Lowitja Institute Board approval
The Board meets quarterly and therefore delays in membership approval notifications may occur. For information on the governance of Lowitja Institute and to read our Constitution, click here.
Please note: Only full Member organisations have voting rights.
Full Member organisations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations committed to the purpose and values of the Lowitja Institute, with voting rights. Our Constitution defines Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organisation as an incorporated organisation:
(a) which has at least 51% of its members being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
(b) which has at least 51% of its governing board being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
(c) whose principal purpose and activities are related specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Associate Member organisations
Organisations committed to the purpose and values of the Lowitja Institute, no voting rights.
| Benefits | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation members | Non-Indigenous organisation members |
|---|---|---|
| Be part of our Members Community Network – connect, collaborate, share and learn |  | |
| Be invited by Lowitja Institute and our networks to participate and contribute to our work | | |
| Invitations to participate in Communities of Practice | | |
| Access additional Lowitja Institute resources, tools and training | | |
| Invitations to Lowitja Institute member only events, webinars and other networking and professional development opportunities | | |
| Priority notifications of research opportunities in your relevant fields of interest | | |
| Invitation to the Annual General Meeting | | |
| Become an academic affiliate of Lowitja Institute and write articles for ‘The Conversation’ | | |
| Contribute to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research policy development | | |
| Eligibility and support to apply for Lowitja Institute scholarships | | |
| Attend yarning circles for health and wellbeing | | |
| Eligibility and support to apply for Lowitja Institute research grant funding | | |
| Eligibility to vote at Annual General Meeting | |
