Membership
Who can join CATSINaM
CATSINaM welcomes Membership Applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurses, Midwives or Enrolled Nurses
- Actively enrolled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery students
- Retired Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives
- Any Individuals and/or Organisations who are committed to supporting CATSINaM
What kinds of Memberships are available
- Ordinary Member: for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People who practice as a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or Enrolled Nurse
- Student Member: for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People who are currently enrolled and actively studying Nursing or Midwifery
- Associate Member: for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People who have retired from their profession as an Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Affiliate Member – Individual: is open to all people who can demonstrate a commitment to support CATSINaM
- Affiliate Members – Corporate: is open to all corporate entities who can demonstrate a commitment to support CATSINaM without conflict
What does CATSINaM Membership offer
As a CATSINaM Member we look forward to supporting you in a variety of ways, including – but not limited to:
- Regular communiques and updates via a range of media including emails and text messages on current issues and events;
- Access to upcoming online/virtual events including opportunities for continuing professional development offered by CATSINaM and/or our partners;
- Membership discounts with CATSINaM and our partners;
- Access to scholarship opportunities offered by CATSINaM and/or our partners; and
- Opportunities to contribute and/or on occasion, participate in State, Territory, National and/or International Advocacy for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.
PLEASE NOTE:
- All CATSINaM Membership Application forms are referred to the CATSINaM Board for consideration, acceptance and/or rejection (i.e. pursuant to Section 15 of the Constitution)
- Ordinary Members and Student Members have full voting rights
- CATSINaM Membership is not a Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Detailed information on CATSINaM Membership can be viewed in Sections 13-22 of the CATSINaM Constitution.
- Detailed CATSINaM Membership Agreement can be viewed at this link