Why Join SACOSS

What does SACOSS do?

How to Join

List of Members

Why join SACOSS?

SACOSS has a strong membership base of organisations and individuals from a broad range of interests in the community and social service sector. Our members display an impressive commitment to social justice in South Australia, manifested in our 40‑strong Policy Council and a range of sub‑groups that tackle specific issues. These groups actively debate and take action on issues of importance to the sector and strive for better public policy.

We welcome and encourage member participation in a variety of activities that help enhance the voice of SACOSS as a strong, resolute and independent organisation.

Opportunities as a member include:

• Being eligible to stand for election to the Policy Council,the driving force behind SACOSS policy and advocacy work
• The chance to contribute to State Government submissions
• The opportunity to work on collaborative policy campaigning
• Being able to participate in sector forums and policy and advocacy working groups
• Special member rates for training and research
• Special member rates for use of the Marjorie Black Community Rooms

SACOSS is committed to supporting its members by offering practical assistance with internal development processes like strategic planning, governance skills, and policy and procedure development. We specialise in tailoring our support to our members’ needs and budgets, providing effective solutions based on our commitment to social justice, best practice and a strong, sustainable community and social service sector.

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What does SACOSS do?

SACOSS undertakes policy and advocacy work in areas that specifically affect disadvantaged and low income consumers. SACOSS works with its members to provide a strong independent voice for the community and social service sector.

Policy We analyse, negotiate and argue for fair and effective public policy.

Advocacy We advocate on behalf of vulnerable and disadvantaged South Australians, and work with member organisations to initiate, develop and provide expert advice and opinion to achieve fair and just public policy.

Information & Comment We provide independent information and commentary to the sector and the broader South Australian public, raising awareness of social justice issues and strategies to tackle them.

Sector Support We advise and assist community and social service sector organisations with issues including advocacy, negotiation, planning, management and governance.

Training, workshops & seminars We bring people together to debate community and socal service sector issues and current public policy. We promote cooperation, the sharing of resources, information and discussion through public training workshops, customised training, and consultancy services.

Research To help inform evidence based practice, advocacy and campaigning, SACOSS undertakes research, briefing papers and literature reviews.

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How to join SACOSS

Simply download a membership form and post it to SACOSS with your payment details. Membership is annual per financial year, with fees based on an organisation's annual turnover or an individual's employment status. We'll send you a membership kit upon receipt of your payment.

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Organisation membership

Organisational members receive two votes at the SACOSS Annual General Meeting, General Meetings, and elections.

Individual membership

Download an Individual membership form

Please note, no Individual membership may be acquired through the use of an organisational cheque or credit card: only personal cheques and credit cards are accepted for payment of Individual membership.

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Members as at January 2010

Organisation members

Individual members

Honorary Life Members

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