Member organisations - Lowitja Institute

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations and organisations who are committed to the purposes and objectives of Lowitja Institute to join our vibrant Members Community.

Applying for membership

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations and organisations committed to the objectives of Lowitja Institute are invited to apply to join our vibrant Members Community.

All Member applications are subject to approval by Lowitja Institute’s Board.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by our Board, which means there may be a delay between submitting your application and receiving an outcome.

To read Lowitja Institute’s Constitution, click here

Full Member organisations

Full membership applications are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations committed to the purposes and objectives of Lowitja Institute. Our Constitution defines Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations as an incorporated organisation:

a) which has at least 51% of its members being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

b) which has at least 51% of its governing board being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

c) whose principal purpose and activities are related specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Full Member organisations have voting rights.

Associate Member organisations

Associate organisation membership applications are open to organisations committed to the purposes and objectives of the Lowitja Institute.

Associate Member organisations do not have voting rights.

Benefits of membership

Benefits	Full Member organisations	Associate Member organisations
Be part of our Members Community Network – connect, collaborate, share and learn
Access to the Lowitja Institute Members Community Portal – our online networking platform
Be invited by Lowitja Institute and our networks to participate and contribute to our work
Invitations to participate in Communities of Practice
Access additional Lowitja Institute resources, tools and training
Invitations to Lowitja Institute member only events, webinars and other networking and professional development opportunities
Priority notifications of research opportunities in your relevant fields of interest
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting
Eligibility to vote at Annual General Meeting
Contribute to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research policy development