Become a Member

Membership is open to all ACCOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Bodies delivering FDSV prevention, early intervention or response services and activities:

1. Primary Purpose Organisation Members: Organisations whose primary purpose is FDSV response, prevention or early intervention.
2. General Members: ACCOs and Peak Bodies delivering FDSV services alongside other core functions (e.g., health, wellbeing, child and family services, housing, Alcohol and Other Drugs, law/justice)

We adopt the definition of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation as set out in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

As defined in the National Agreement:

An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisation delivers services, including land and resource management, that builds the strength and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people and is:

a. incorporated under relevant legislation and not-for-profit

b. controlled and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

c. connected to the community, or communities, in which they deliver the services

d. governed by a majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander governing body.’

For more information, see the relevant section of the National Agreement.

1. Check your eligibility:
   • Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisation?
   • Are you Primary Purpose Organisation Member or General Member?
2. Prepare Supporting Documentation
   • Rule Book or
   • Constitution or
   • Enabling Documentation or
   • Other supporting documentation that provides proof of incorporation and community control.
3. Complete our Membership Application:
   • Download and complete the membership form below
   • Send your completed membership form to connect@ourways.org.au
   • Should you have any further questions or queries contact us at connect@ourways.org.au
4. Assessment and approval process
   • Your application will be reviewed against the membership criteria. We may contact you for further information if required.
5. Outcome notification
   • You will be advised of the outcome once the review process is complete.