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Membership

Becoming a Member


Membership period is January – December each year

Renewals are sent out in January each year and membership lapses if not renewed by March 31. Costs below include GST.

New membership applications are submitted to the Network Board of Management for approval, following which an invoice will be issued to the member.

There are 2 types of Network Membership:

Organisation
Any community group operating as a “not for profit” community based activity group in NSW which extends play, creative and community engagement opportunities for children in their leisure time who support the objects of Network of Community Activities.

  • Service or Individual: $121.00
  • Group – up to 5 services operated by single sponsor: $363.00
  • More than 5 operated by single sponsor: $605.00

Individual: Friend of Network
Any individual who through his or her contribution to the out of school hours sector or through involvement and contribution to the advancement of children has been invited by the Board to become a “Friend of Network”.

  • $55.00/$33.00 concession


Alternatively, for those not eligible for membership, we have other ways of enjoying the benefits of Network:

Associate
For services offered by private providers in NSW, resource and advisory groups offering services for middle childhood and other government funded agencies with an interest in middle childhood who support the objects of Network of Community Activities.

  • Service or Individual $143.00
  • Group – up to 5 services operated by single sponsor $429.00
  • More than 5 operated by single sponsor $715.00

ACT Associate “OOSHACT”
Any group operating as an activity group in ACT which extends play, creative and community engagement opportunities for children in their leisure time.

  • Service or Individual $121.00
  • Group – up to 5 services operated by single sponsor $429.00
  • More than 5 operated by single sponsor $715.00

Interstate services and like organisations are not eligible for either full or associate membership but may enjoy the benefits of being a subscriber. For discounts on resources and training please see your state or territory Out of School Hours peak group. A list of these associations is available on www.noshsa.org.au

Subscribers (newsletters only)
Please complete “Subscriber” application

  • NSW and Interstate $66.00
  • International $80.00

 

Benefits of Membership

Membership Benefits
Member
Friend
Associate
OOSHACT
Quarterly subscription to ‘Network News’
Use of Network’s extensive library
15% discount on ‘Educational Experience’ products
"Members Rates" with Guild Insurance
5-15% discount with Hart Sports
Access to customised training
Free lobby kits on OOSH issues
Latest sector information & issues
Quarterly subscription to ‘OOSH Update’
Quarterly subscription to ‘Holiday Times’
 
Full voting rights at Annual General Meeting
Access to ‘Members Only’ website area
Access to ‘Members Only’ publication sales
‘Members Only’ events & workshops
Ability to register for online "bE Alert" updates
Access to the equipment pool
Discounts for training & workshops (25%)
Discounts for publications (25%)
Discounts for Network conferences
Discounts for job ads on our website
Access to low cost centre handbook & webpage design
     
$50 discount on Job Australia’s annual subscription
Access to professional consultants
Eligibility for OOSHCA nomination
Eligibility for Environmental Grant
Membership to NOSHSA
Access to special offers and discounts

Our Product Partners


15% discount from Educational Experience for all members - view their products or order a catalogue here: www.edex.com.au

 

Special "Member's Rate" if you insure through Guild, plus a training voucher from Network. www.guildifs.com.au

 

Between 5% and 15% discount on orders from Hart Sports (depending on product type). www.hartsport.com.au

 

Membership Forms

Membership Flyer and Application Form (PDF format - 766KB) Download membership forms button

Interstate and International subscription form (PDF format - 394KB) Download membership forms button



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