Become an Associate Member Organisation of VAADA

We welcome organisations that support VAADA’s Vision, Purpose and Principles and our work in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector. Apply below to become an Associate Member Organisation and support our work advocating for a strong, connected AOD sector.

What You Need to Know Before Applying

🔐 Membership Fee
If you join partway through the membership year, you’ll only be charged a portion of the annual fee based on the number of months remaining.
VAADA’s membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

✅ Open to organisations who support VAADA’s vision, purpose and guiding principles.

🗳️ Associate members do not have voting rights

📝 Your application will be reviewed by the VAADA Board for approval.

Our Vision, Purpose and Principles

Vision

A Victorian community in which alcohol and other drug (AOD)-related harms are reduced and well-being is promoted to support people to reach their potential.

Purpose

VAADA leads AOD policy, workforce development, and public discussion across membership, related sectors and the community to prevent and reduce AOD harms in Victoria

Guiding Principles

We are Collaborative: We foster inclusive engagement that is representative of our sector and values diverse lived experience.
We are Professional: We demonstrate transparency, integrity and accountability in all of our work
We are Rights-Based We are driven by social justice underpinned by compassion and a commitment to intersectional equity.
We are Progressive We challenge the status quo through strategic thinking, courageous advocacy and a commitment to innovation.
We are Evidence-Informed: We promote an evidence-informed and outcomes-focused approach to policy and practice

VAADA Rules of Association

VAADA’s Rules of Association set out how the organisation is governed, including membership rights, Board responsibilities, and decision-making processes. By becoming a member, you agree to operate in line with these rules.

Read the Rules of Assocation

VAADA Membership Fee Schedule

Organisational member fees are assessed on the total revenue most recently reported by your organisation.

Organisation Revenue	Member Fee	GST	Total
Less than $1M	$250	$25	$275
$1M - $5M	$500	$50	$550
$5M - $10M	$1000	$100	$1100
$10M - $20M	$1500	$150	$1650
$20M - $30M	$2000	$200	$2200
$30M +	$3000	$300	$3300
Individual	$100	$10	$110

Member Application Form

Your Organisation

Organisation Name*

Website*

About Your Organisation*

Please provide a brief description of your organisation.

What is your ABN:*

Are you listed with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)?*

Yes

Website*

Please provide the link to your ACNC profile,e.g. https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/78022078-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile

Select the evidence you wish to provide:*

A link to my organisation's most recent annual report and financial statement

I will upload financial documentation

Website*

Please provide a link to your annual report or financial statements, e.g. https://www.organisation.org.au/financials

File*

PDF files accepted.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Organisation Representative

We require three contacts from your organisation.

Primary contact*

The primary contact is the voting representative for your organisation.

First Last

Job Title*

Primary Email*

Phone*

Secondary Contact*

This person will be contacted if the primary leaves the organisation or we are unable to contact them.

First Last

Job Title*

Secondary Email*

Phone*

Accounts Receivable*

Provide the contact details of your accounts officer

First Last

Accounts Email*

Phone*

Organisation Head Office Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code

Organisation Main Phone*

Terms and Conditions*

I have read and agreed with VAADA's vision, purpose and guiding principles

Membership activation occurs once payment is received following invoice.*

Membership activation occurs once payment is received following invoice.

I understand that my organisation's VAADA membership will not be active until payment is received

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