WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

Membership strengthens our collective impact, together.

Members gain access to…

• a connected network of 40+ member organisations, Associate Members, Life Members and friends of CSSV united by a common mission;
• knowledge sharing and the latest research, data, insights and resources;
• a shared voice through coordinated advocacy;
• CSSV and member news;
• personal and professional development opportunities;
• discounted member prices;
• promotion through the CSSV network;
• contribution to CSSV’s strategic priority areas;
• voting rights at general meetings (full members only).

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Full Members of Catholic Social Services Victoria are Catholic community service works operating in Victoria, which have applied for membership and have been approved by the Council.

An Associate Member is an individual or organisation that subscribes to, promotes, and supports the mission and purposes of CSSV, and has applied for membership and has been approved by the Council. Associate Members are to promote the mission and objects of CSSV. If you or your organisation is interested in becoming an Associate Member of CSSV, you can find more information and express interest below.

Life membership is conferred by the Council in recognition of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the work of Catholic Social Services Victoria and to the building of a more just and compassionate society.  Nominations for Life membership can be made by any member of Catholic Social Services Victoria and must be seconded by a member of the Council. 

BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Associate membership is open to individuals and organisations that subscribe to, promote and support the mission and purposes of CSSV. If you or your organisation is interested in becoming an Associate Member of CSSV, please contact office@css.org.au.

Associate membership is subject to approval by the CSSV Council, and the Council reserves the right to revoke associate membership.

Individual Associate Membership

Please contact office@css.org.au for a member information sheet and to express interest.

Individual Associate Member pricing (per calendar year)

Waged	$50
Unwaged/concession	$25
Pay it forward (provide another person with free associate membership)	$100

Organisational Associate Membership

Please contact office@css.org.au for a member information sheet and to express interest.

Associate Member Organisation pricing (per calendar year)

Large organisation (annual revenue of $3,000,000 or more)	$1000
Medium organisation (annual revenue of $500,000 to $2,999,999)	$500
Small organisation (annual revenue less than $500,000)	$100
Parish	$250

Current life members include:

Sr Toni Matha ibvm AM (Rest in Peace)

Fr Kevin Mogg AM pe (Rest in Peace)

Bernie Geary OAM

Vicki Clark OAM

David Beaver

Sr Joan Healy rsj AM

Sr Brigid Arthur csb OA

Fr Bruce Duncan CSsR

Sr Mary O’Shannassy SGS OAM