Membership

Joining NAATSIHWP's national membership network helps to increase the profile of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner workforce and to progress the health and wellbeing aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Together, we can improve the understanding of what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners do and help to ensure this workforce is embedded as a vital, valued and professional component of Australia’s health care system. Evidence directly connects their roles to improved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners – past and present – can become members. We also encourage professional bodies and/or non Indigenous friends to help by becoming a Corporate Friend or Friend of NAATSIHWP.

Applications are approved by the NAATSIHWP Board.

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. Application details are included below. 

LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP

FULL

We welcome you to join NAATSIHWP as a Full Member if you:
  • Identify as an Aboriginal/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • Are qualified as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Health Practitioner
  • Have completed a minimum qualification of Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Full Member Benefits
  • Membership Certificate
  • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter
  • Members Badge
  • Invitation to participate in NAATSIHWP led activities such as promotions, webinars etc 
  • Access to NAATSIHWP resources, advice and support from the NAATSIHWP Secretariat
  • Reduced registration fees to NAATSIHWP events and award ceremonies
  • Access to Bursaries and Scholarship Opportunities
  • 15% Discount on NAATSIHWP Online Shop
  • Voting and speaking rights at AGM after 6 months of continuous membership
  • Starter Pack
  • Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number using member's badge
  • Access to the NAATSIHWP tool for CPD records, resources and advice

FULL (without qualifications)

We welcome you to join NAATSIHWP as a Full Member (without qualifications) if you:
  • Identify as an Aboriginal/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • Are currently or have previously worked in an Aboriginal Health Worker role
  • Are able to satisfy evidentiary requirements required by NAATSIHWP Board
Full Member Benefits
  • Membership Certificate
  • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter
  • Members Badge
  • Invitation to participate in NAATSIHWP led activities such as promotions, webinars etc 
  • Access to NAATSIHWP resources, advice and support from the NAATSIHWP Secretariat
  • Reduced registration fees to NAATSIHWP events and award ceremonies
  • Access to Bursaries and Scholarship Opportunities
  • 15% Discount on NAATSIHWP Online Shop
  • Voting and speaking rights at AGM after 6 months of continuous membership
  • Starter Pack
  • Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number using member's badge
  • Access to the NAATSIHWP tool for CPD records, resources and advice

Student

We welcome you to join NAATSIHWP as a Student Member if you:
  • Are currently undertaking study in an eligible Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care/Practice course
  • Are able to provide proof of your enrolment
Student Member Benefits
  • Membership Certificate
  • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter
  • Invitation to participate in NAATSIHWP led activities such as promotions, webinars etc 
  • Access to NAATSIHWP resources and support from the NAATSIHWP Secretariat
  • 10% Discount on NAATSIHWP Online Shop
  • Access to Bursaries and Scholarship Opportunities
  • Support from Mentors (Soon)

Associate

We welcome you to join NAATSIHWP as an Associate Member if you:
  • Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
    Associate Member Benefits
    • Membership Certificate
    • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter
    • Invitation to participate in NAATSIHWP led activities such as promotions, webinars etc 
    • Access to NAATSIHWP resources and support from the NAATSIHWP Secretariat
    • Access to Bursaries and Scholarship Opportunities
    • Opportunity to be featured in NAATSIHWP Newsletter

Corporate Friend

We welcome you to join NAATSIHWP as a Corporate Friend Member if you:
  • Are an organisation who are able to support NAATSIHWP in achieving its vision and purpose
    • Membership Certificate
    • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter
    • Corporate logo and website link on our website
    • Discounts to attend and hold stalls at NAATSIHWP events

Friend

We welcome you to join as a Friend of NAATSIHWP if you:
  • Are an individual who is able to support NAATSIHWP in achieving its vision and purpose
Friend Member Benefits
  • Membership Certificate
  • Access to NAATSIHWP's Weekly Newsletter