Become a Member

We welcome new members!

Become a Member

The more members who join HCC, the stronger our voice becomes in advocating for health rights and supporting consumer voices, as we work towards our vision of equitable, person-centred, quality healthcare for all West Australians.

HCC has three categories of membership – Individual, Organisation and Associate. The Membership period runs from 1st July to 30th June.

Individual membership is free. For Organisational and Associate membership there is a small fee, and invoices are sent out at the beginning of the financial year:

Membership Fee structure for organisationsFundingNot For ProfitOther organisations
< $50,000$35$40
$50,000-$200,000$65$80
$200,001-$500,000$95$115
$500,001-$1,000,000$125$150
$1,000,001+$200$240

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Individual Membership

As an individual member you can:

  • Join a strong network of engaged, positive, active consumer representatives
  • Receive E-newsletters to find out about workshops & events
  • Hear about consumer representative opportunities
  • Be put forward for state and national committees as a Consumer Representative
  • Share ideas about what works
  • Have a vote at our Annual General Meeting
  • Put yourself forward to be considered as a Management Committee Member (this is voted on at our AGM)
  • Attend events (AGM & End of year Celebrations)

Click here to join as an Individual.

Organisational Membership

An Organisational Member is a community organisation which has a voice and one vote per organisation at Council meetings. The voice and vote of a community organisation is exercised through a nominated representative. Organisational Members are eligible for election to the Management Committee.

As an organisational member you:

  • Will receive E-newsletters
  • Enjoy discounted attendance for Cultural Competency Workshops
  • Are invited to contribute & comment on HCC submissions & policies
  • Can ask HCC for support for submissions or initiatives of significance to the member organisation (subject to HCC capacity)
  • Have the opportunity to ask HCC to represent the views of specialist organisations in higher level deliberations
  • Are eligible for discounted training room hire (subject to availability)
  • Have access to partnership opportunities
  • Are invited to events (AGM & End of year Celebrations)

Associate Membership

An Associate Member is one of the following:
• Commercial health care organisation;
• Government health care provider;
• Government department or statutory body

As an Associate Member you:

  • Will receive E-newsletters
  • Enjoy discounted attendance for Cultural Competency Workshops
  • Are eligible for discounted training room hire, subject to availability
  • Have access to partnership opportunities
  • Are invited to events (AGM & End of year Celebrations)

Associate Members have a voice at Council meetings but are not eligible to vote and are not eligible for election to the Management Committee.

Become a Member