Meridian members play an important role in ensuring the communities we serve have their say in guiding the organisation’s direction. Membership is an important sign of support and helps Meridian continue to innovate in service delivery to ensure quality programs and services for our communities.
How members make a difference
Members and volunteers are vital in continuing Meridian’s work supporting our communities and ending discrimination, marginalisation and stigma. As a member-based, grassroots organisation, our members remain the lifeblood of Meridian and a diverse, engaged and representative membership is crucial to our long-term health and sustainability.
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How to become a member
- Read our Constitution of the Association.
- Complete the membership form below.
- The Meridian Board will review your membership application at its next meeting. Please note that this may take several weeks depending on meeting times.
- Once the Board has considered your application, we will inform you in writing via email about the decision. If your membership requires a payment, we will include the payment link in the email or arrange an alternative payment method upon request. Pay membership fees (if required).
- You’re one of our awesome members!
Types of membership
Individual memberships
We welcome individual members who support our purposes and values and want to contribute to our work.
There are four types of individual memberships:
- General: $15 per year
- Volunteer (paid): $5 per year
- Volunteer: free*
- Student: free*
*Free members cannot stand for election of the board nor vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
As a paid individual member, you can:
- vote at the AGM and influence constitutional change in the organisation
- vote to elect our Board of Directors
- stand for election as a Board Member or nominate or endorse candidates for election
- receive regular newsletters and updates on Meridian’s work.
Corporate memberships
We welcome corporate members who support our efforts in providing HIV-, LGBTIQ+- and sex worker-related expertise in the areas of policy, capacity building, research, leadership coordination and partnerships, training and education, communication, information and resources.
There are two types of corporate memberships:
- Corporate and for-profit organisations: $100 per year
- Not-for-profit organisations and community groups: $50 per year
As a paid corporate member, you can:
- collateral for your workplace (such as posters, flyers and resources) about HIV, sexual health awareness, LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion and inclusive health promotion
- support for your workplace on LGBTQ+ policy and practice (such as for inclusive data collection)
- receive regular newsletters and updates on Meridian’s work.