Become a member

We always welcome new members!

Membership of Diversity ACT is open to any person or organisation.

As a member, you can:

• Access and use the facilities and services offered by Diversity ACT.
• Help us develop community resources that support the LGBTIAQ+ community of the ACT and region—one of our most successful ventures has been the development of our QYoutT youth group.
• Attend the Annual General Meeting and vote to elect committee members—you might be interested in standing for the committee!
• Volunteer in work groups to assist in delivering services to the community, or our fundraising activities. We receive no external funding, and all our running costs and programs are funded by the money we are able to raise. We conduct activities such as sausage sizzles and trivia nights to raise funds.
• Receive regular newsletters that describe what we have been doing, and what we plan to do.
• Borrow books from our library, which includes works that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex themes. It includes many of the ‘classic’ texts, and it has especially strong holdings in recent young adult fiction.

Membership fees

Note that fees are subject to change. The current fees are:

*Although these membership types are currently free to ensure everyone can join, if you can afford it we would appreciate any donation you can make to Diversity ACT. We are run solely on grants, donations, fundraising and membership fees, so every dollar counts. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

The easiest way to pay your membership fee is through our Square account. Otherwise, you can pay into our bank account:

• Account name: Diversity ACT Community Services Inc
• BSB: 012 984
• Account: 454517418
• Description: your full name

Membership application form

Fill out this form to apply for a one-year membership of Diversity ACGT.

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• new member
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• Individual (concession)
• Individual (volunteer: refer to terms and conditions below)
• Family (refer to terms and conditions below)
• Not for profit organisation
• Corporation
• Small business
• Life membership (individual)
• Life membership (family)

Please refer to our annual membership fees and terms and conditions for more information. You will be required to pay any membership fee before your membership is valid. While making this payment, we also welcome any additional donations you would like to make.

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Membership terms and conditions

1. Membership is open to anyone.
2. A family is defined as a family unit of up to five members living in the same household.
3. A volunteer is defined as a person who
   • holds a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration
   • has provided Diversity ACT with proof of current WWVP registration
   • has completed a Diversity ACT Volunteer Registration form
   • has completed Diversity ACT’s volunteer training.
4. By making this application for membership, you understand you are applying for membership of Diversity ACT Community Services Inc (Diversity ACT). You agree with and support Diversity ACT mission statement of support, understanding, tolerance, respect and acceptance of all LGTBI members of the community.
5. Members are representatives of Diversity ACT who value and support its name in the wider community.
6. All membership is to be in accordance the Diversity ACT Association Rules, Diversity ACT Privacy Policy and any laws that govern the membership of an incorporated association in the Australian Capital Territory.
7. Membership does not become valid until it is approved by and announced at a committee meeting and applicable fees are paid in full.
8. Membership is not refundable. Diversity ACT will make refunds of membership fees only where there has been an error in the amount paid for membership. The total amount of any refund will only be the amount required to reimburse an overpayment.
9. Memberships are non-transferable.
10. Members are entitled to:
    • access and use facilities and services offered by Diversity ACT (some services have a cost, members may receive a discount)
    • attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and vote to elect committee members
    • participate in groups and programs
    • join work groups to assist in delivering Diversity ACT services to the community
    • get invitations to events
    • receive regular newsletters and updates.
11. Diversity ACT will work in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2014 and the Diversity ACT Privacy policy.
12. Diversity ACT may use your details to communicate to you information on current services, events and meetings.
13. It is the responsibility of all members to notify Diversity ACT of any changes to contact details. All communication can be made by emailing info@diversityact.org.au.
14. The Committee may at its discretion reject an application or terminate the membership of any person.
15. The Committee reserves the right to change membership terms and conditions at any time. Changes will be communicated to all members.