Get Involved
Become a member!
If you're passionate about community connections, making politics accessible, or seeing a genuine independent candidate stand in Deakin, then join us as a member.
Members are essential partners to our Steering Committee. You'll provide critical input on our strategy and collaborate directly to implement the group's vision with the flexibility to fit around your other commitments.
More information is available in our Terms of Reference (ToR) below.
Conditions of membership
Members:
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Will ideally be residents of Deakin, but exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Are expected to read, accept and adhere to the Voices of Deakin Code of Conduct (Code) below.
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Are asked to commit to attend at least one joint Committee/Membership meetings each quarter.
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Are required to pay a small annual fee of an amount of their choosing (recommended fee is $20). The fee is payable in July of each year, and if you join in May or June, your fee will cover the cost of the following 12 months. More information available in the ToR.
We regret that as Voices of Deakin is working towards a democratic model beyond Australia’s two-party preferred system, if you are a member of a political party, you must resign from the party before you can join Voices of Deakin.