Dear friends and colleagues,
WACOSS is built on a foundation that informed, robust and cooperative social service organisations will allow us to achieve our goal of building stronger communities that are equal, inclusive and look after their most vulnerable.
When you join the WA Council of Social Service, you become part of a national network of state Councils of Social Service. As a partner of the Australian Council of Social Service, WACOSS membership provides you with avenues for influence in community service policy at both State and Federal levels.
As either an individual or organisational WACOSS member, you are part of a large group of people committed to improving our communities for everyone.
Your membership provides a formalised way to support the capacity building and advocacy initiatives WACOSS undertakes to look after our vulnerable. You also gain access to networking and capacity building opportunities.
On behalf of our network I would like to welcome you to this community of motivated and passionate organisations and individuals, and invite you to become a WACOSS member.
Louise Giolitto
Chief Executive Officer
WACOSS plays an essential role in the community services sector, bringing together providers; advocating to government; and keeping services up to date with key issues in the sector.
Jenny Allan
Executive Manager Operation, Ngala
As the mental health sector has been moving away from its traditional roles, it has been refreshing and advantageous to be part of a peak service which keeps its focus on the sector and its members. WACOSS has filled this role well.
Lorrae Loud
CEO, Lamp Inc.
Members can get involved and participate in conversations, consultations and feedback, which influence advocacy to State and Federal Governments.
For people who are employed by, advocates of, or affiliated with a social service organisation.
For organisations or bodies who are not a social service, but are committed to our values, such as local government, or for-profit organisations.
For people who are not employed by a social service organisation, but whose values align with those of WACOSS.
Annual turnover for organisations may include regular income from all sources, including grants and subsidies, but excluding capital grants.
In recognition of the additional challenges that aren’t experienced by our metro service providers – such as the additional cost to provide services and distances involved – our regional members are offered a 25% discount on membership fees.
People with Lived Experience and Advocates working on WACOSS projects are eligible to have their fees waived.
Membership fees are based on the financial year, with renewals between June and July. If you become a member outside of these months, you will be charged a pro-rata membership fee.
For more information or to apply to have your fees waived, email membership@wacoss.org.au.
Annual Turnover | Membership Fee (incl. GST) |
| Less than $60,000 | $80 |
| $60,001 – $120,000 | $130 |
| $120,001 – $250,000 | $390 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $700 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $990 |
| $1,000,001 – $2,500,000 | $1,700 |
| $2,500,001 – $5,000,000 | $2,800 |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 | $3,500 |
| $10,000,001 – $15,000,000 | $4,300 |
| $15,000,001 – $30,000,000 | $4,730 |
| More than $30,000,000 | $5,160 |
Annual Income | Membership Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Less than $60,000 | $80 |
| $60,001 + | $130 |
| Unwaged | $40 |
Annual Turnover |
Membership Fee (incl. GST) |
| Less than $60,000 | $80 |
| $60,001 – $120,000 | $130 |
| $120,001 – $250,000 | $390 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $700 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $990 |
| $1,000,001 – $2,500,000 | $1,700 |
| $2,500,001 – $5,000,000 | $2,800 |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 | $3,500 |
| $10,000,001 – $15,000,000 | $4,300 |
| $15,000,001 – $30,000,000 | $4,730 |
| More than $30,000,000 | $5,160 |
Annual Income | Membership Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Less than $60,000 | $80 |
| $60,001 + | $130 |
| Unwaged | $15 |
