Join our movement

Getting involved with VCOSS makes you part of a powerful movement for change.

All Victorians and Victorian social service organisations that support the objectives of VCOSS can apply for membership.

We offer three distinct ways to get involved: organisational or individual membership and our supporter category.

All approval of the VCOSS Board, and prospective members must agree to comply with the VCOSS Code of Conduct.

Once approved, you will be sent a tax invoice and welcome pack.

Apply today

Organisational form (PDF)

Organisational form (apply online)

Tell us about yourself
Organisation:*
ABN:*
Most recent audited income (range);*
Most recent audited income (exact);*
Annual VCOSS Membership fees will be:
Contact information
Primary Contact Name:*
First Last
Contact Phone:*
Email:*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
CEO Name:*
First Last
Note: The CEO will be the voting representative, unless your organisation nominates a different representative.
CEO Email:
Employees at this organisation:*
Do employees use any alternative email address domains?
We use nominated email address formats to create VCOSS website logins for your staff.
Supporting information:*
Please provide a brief description of your organisation and outline why you wish to join VCOSS. You are welcome to provide any futher information you feel is relevant and/or will support your application.
Read me:*
As a VCOSS member, you must support the objectives of VCOSS and abide by the VCOSS Code of Conduct.
- I agree with the VCOSS Membership Code of Conduct.
Name
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Individual application form (PDF)

Please contacts us if you’re interested in becoming a VCOSS supporter.

Code of Conduct

A VCOSS member must always...A VCOSS member must never...

▫ act honestly and in good faith
▫ act fairly and reasonably
▫ act in a socially responsible manner
▫ treat others with respect and dignity
▫ value the diversity of our community
▫ recognise and avoid conflicts of interest
▫ comply with the letter and spirit of the law

▫ take improper advantage of their position
▫ mislead others
▫ make improper use of information they have obtained
▫ disclose confidential information
▫ otherwise behave in a way that will reflect badly on VCOSS

	Organisations	Individuals	Supporters
Receive free or discount tickets to a range of VCOSS events, including the annual post-Victorian Budget Treasurer’s Breakfast
Participate in policy consultations (including for flagship budget and election submissions), advocacy campaigns and sector projects.
Join and contribute to a series of VCOSS networks and communities of practice
Attend President and CEO forums
Attend annual strategic update with VCOSS President and CEO
Access to tailored strategic information and advice
Be sent updates on sector issues, trends and opportunities
Receive timely and targeted CEO alerts on critical and developing issues
Participate in learning and development opportunities
Have your organisation’s work featured across a range of VCOSS channels, including in sector forums, on social media and in the fortnightly newsletter Amplify
Access advocacy tools and resources
Participate in the VCOSS Comms Alliance
Save money through VCOSS partners
Vote at the VCOSS Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings
Be eligible for election as an elected Board member (three positions)
Be eligible for nomination as an appointed Board member (six positions)

Getting involved with VCOSS makes you part of a powerful movement for change.

Organisations

Individuals

Supporters

Apply today

Tell us about yourself

Contact information

Code of Conduct