Member organisations

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations and organisations who are committed to the purposes and objectives of Lowitja Institute to join our vibrant Members Community. 

Applying for membership

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations and organisations committed to the objectives of Lowitja Institute are invited to apply to join our vibrant Members Community.  

All Member applications are subject to approval by Lowitja Institute’s Board. 

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by our Board, which means there may be a delay between submitting your application and receiving an outcome.  

To read Lowitja Institute’s Constitution, click here

Full Member organisations

Full membership applications are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations committed to the purposes and objectives of Lowitja Institute. Our Constitution defines Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations as an incorporated organisation:  

a) which has at least 51% of its members being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

b) which has at least 51% of its governing board being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

c) whose principal purpose and activities are related specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

        Full Member organisations have voting rights. 

        Associate Member organisations

        Associate organisation membership applications are open to organisations committed to the purposes and objectives of the Lowitja Institute. 

        Associate Member organisations do not have voting rights. 

        Benefits of membership

        BenefitsFull Member organisationsAssociate Member organisations  
        Be part of our Members Community Network – connect, collaborate, share and learnyesyes
        Access to the Lowitja Institute Members Community Portal – our online networking platformyesyes
        Be invited by Lowitja Institute and our networks to participate and contribute to our workyesyes
        Invitations to participate in Communities of Practice
                 		yesyes
        Access additional Lowitja Institute resources, tools and training      yesyes
        Invitations to Lowitja Institute member only events, webinars and other networking and professional development opportunities yesyes
        Priority notifications of research opportunities in your relevant fields of interest 
                 		yesyes
        Invitation to the Annual General Meetingyesyes
        Eligibility to vote at Annual General Meeting
        		yes 
        Contribute to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research policy developmentyes 

        Acknowledgement of Country

        We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.

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