How to join
VMIAC would not be who we are without the support, dedication, and guidance of our Members. VMIAC is a completely consumer-governed, managed and run organisation. Every person who works at VMIAC has lived experience of mental health challenges and/or is a mental health consumer/survivor. Our lived experience is used alongside specialist skills in their work roles. This includes our Committee of Management
What does your membership provide?
There is no cost to be a member of VMIAC. There are two types of membership available.
Lived Experience Membership (formerly Individual Membership) is for people who have a lived experience of mental illness or distress.
As a Lived Experience Member, you:
- Will receive our monthly newsletter, including invites to events, focus groups, and sector and community news (you can opt out at any time)
- Can attend meetings about mental health issues and have your say
- Can attend meetings about the mental health system and reform efforts, and have your say
- Can become actively involved as a volunteer
- Can vote for or be elected to the Committee of Management (COM)
- Be on the COM, meaning you will have a say in the governance of VMIAC.
If you do not have or do not wish to disclose your consumer lived experience of mental illness and or emotional difficulties, or if you wish to participate in a VMIAC membership as an organisation, you can join as an Associate Member.
As an Associate Member, you:
- Will receive regular informatio,n including the newsletter
- Can show your support for the organisation.
Associate members cannot:
- Vote
- Be on the Committee of Management
Membership length, updates and cancellation
You can update your contact details or cancel your membership anytime by emailing membership@vmiac.org.au
The process for becoming a Member can take up to a month.
Once your membership is approved, you will receive a welcome package.
For further information
If you would like to speak to someone in the membership team, please contact us via:
Email: membership@vmiac.org.au
Or call VMIAC reception on: (03) 9380 3900