By becoming a member, you are standing united with a strong independent voice for a more just system. And together we are powerful!

It is the collective expertise and experience of our members, that allows us to inform and create a more fair, humane and just systems and communities.

We need committed organisations and people like you to amplify the call and build the movement to end the over criminalisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here in WA. 

With your support, we can continue our work in advocacy, communication, policy, community development, collaboration and capacity building. As a member you can shape and strengthen the campaign for fairness, human rights and evidence-based reforms for the justice system!

Let’s work together to make a difference

Who can become a SRWA Member?

We welcome membership applications from any not-for-profit body corporate, community organisations and individuals over 18, that share a commitment to youth justice advocacy and reform in Western Australia.  

By becoming a member of Social Reinvestment WA, your organisation or self, will be part of an engaged, collaborative democratic network of over 30 community social service organisations.   

Based on the size and circumstances of your organisation and individuals will make a financial contribution to our work. Please note that we do not wish for financial constraints to be a barrier to contributing. If you would like to discuss membership, please reach out to: KA Garlick, srwa@srwa.org.au  

View our current Member Groups below.

Types of Membership  

SRWA consists of two types of membership: Coalition and Association Members and each has different eligibility requirements, fees payable, and associated rights and privileges.  

Information and expectations relating to SRWA Board Members, Coalition and Associate Members are covered by the SRWA Constitution – you can read here

Benefits of becoming a SRWA member 

• Be part of an expert and powerful movement to end systemic overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA’s justice system. 

• Real influence comes from a collective, strong and independent voice. Join a unified Aboriginal leadership team and member coalition to work collectively for an effective and connected approach to transformative justice 

• We are committed to upholding and advocating for the human rights of all people, especially in the justice system 

• We are focused on big picture reforms to change the systems and structures that continually cause injustice, disadvantage, discrimination and harm.  

• We are courageous and brave in standing up for our campaigns and act in solidarity for a common cause and purpose which impacts the entire community and all of our organisations work. 

• We build the evidence base and the capacity of others through our work, sharing our knowledge, expertise, experiences and learning and supporting allies to succeed. 

Power in Coalition Members  

At the core of our work, Coalition Members are the full members of SRWA, having the opportunity to work alongside other member groups, engaging with the governance of the organisation and contributing to the campaigns ~ basically the driving force of our movement.  They are our strongest allies, and part of a strong network that are fully committed to SRWA’s vision and ways of working and are an integral part of all of the work we do.  

Eligibility 

• Open to any not-for-profit body corporate who supports the purposes and vision of SRWA 

• Your application is supported by other members and approved by the Board 

• Your organisation is able to pay the appropriate membership fees 

• Your organisation must have a majority of the Board over 18 years old 

• Individuals are not eligible to apply to become Coalition Members 

• Commitment to adhere to the Code of Conduct. See our full constitution here

Benefits 

• Together we are more powerful! Join and share in the decision making as you’ll be core in driving our work to help make government and industry accountable by ensuring transparency and ensuring youth justice has a strong voice which continues to be heard 

• Represent your organisation on an expert subcommittee and continually guide our work through collective expertise including lived experience.  

• Input into the policy, strategy, and governance of SRWA 

• Have a say when we meet with ministers, politicians, government agencies highlighting member concerns and issues 

• Our extensive network and contacts will support ideas, strategies, resources and expertise 

• All Coalition members have an opportunity to nominate and run for election after 12 months of membership 

Power in Associate Members  

Associate members support our objects and functions.  
 
Eligibility  

• Associate membership is open to any person, unincorporated organisation or body corporate who supports the object and purposes of SRWA 

• Your application is supported by other members and approved by the Board 

• You are able to pay the associate membership fee 

• If you are an organisation, you must have a majority of the Board over 18 years old 

• Understands that an Associate Member does not have voting rights at a SRWA general meeting

• Commitment to adhere to the Code of Conduct. See our full constitution here

Benefits 

• Support the organisations' purpose and vision of creating healthy families, safe communities and smart justice and eradicating systemic racism and discrimination 

• Receive regular updates on latest events, campaigns, policy, practice and data informed evidence driven research   

• Appy to the Board to be on a Subcommittee  

• Be appointed by the Board as a Specialised Board Member 

Become a member today!

Ready to join our movement to end the systemic over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA’s justice system, support healthy families, safe communities and smart justice through SRWA’s long term advocacy and systemic change work?  

Taking the first step toward becoming a member of Social Reinvestment WA is easy!  

First work out what membership is best for you.  Fill out an expression of interest form.

Contact KA Garlick at ka.garlick@srwa.org.au today for further information.