Become an AbSec Member Today

Whether you are an individual or an organisation, we welcome your involvement. Join us today and be part of a movement dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of Aboriginal children, young people, and families.

Pro-rata fees apply to new AbSec members only from the month their membership is approved. This ensures that you only pay for the remaining months of the current year. 

Category A: Identified Organisation

Aboriginal Organisations being Aboriginal controlled organisations delivering early intervention, family support, child protection and out of home care and related services.

Full Voting Members

Annual fee (inc. GST), based on annual turnover:

  • Less than $2M: $310
  • $2M to $8M: $620
  • $8M to $25M: $1,035
  • Over $25M: $1,555


One-time joining fee: $250

Category B: Identified Individual

Aboriginal Individuals being Aboriginal people recognised by the community.

Full Voting Members

Annual fee (inc. GST): $26
One-time joining fee: $10

Category C: Affiliate Organisation

Organisations that do not qualify for Category A membership.

Non-Voting Members

Annual fee (inc. GST), based on annual turnover:

  • Less than $2M: $620
  • $2M to $8M: $1,245
  • $8M to $25M: $2,075
  • $25M to $50M: $3,630
  • Over $50M: $5,185


One-time joining fee: $500

Category D: Affiliate Individual

Affiliate Individual membership is designated for individuals that do not qualify for Category B membership.

Non-Voting Members

Annual fee (inc. GST): $80
One-time joining fee: $25

How to apply

  1. Prepare your documents
    Gather the information and supporting documents you’ll need before you begin.
  2. Complete your application below
    Fill out the online application form at your own pace. You can save your progress and return to it anytime within 30 days before your draft is automatically deleted. If you’d prefer to speak with our Membership Team first or request a written application form, simply submit the contact form at the bottom of this page and we’ll be happy to help.
  3. We’ll take it from there
    Once we receive your application, our team will review it and be in touch if we need any further information or to let you know the next steps.

Option 1

If you would like to complete the online membership application form, please enter your details below to get started.

Before You Start

The application form asks for a few supporting documents, so it helps to have these ready:

  • A letter of support from an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation, a recognised Elder, or an Aboriginal Land Council
  • Your ABN and annual turnover range, if you’re applying as an organisation (Category A or C only)
  • A recent annual report, if applicable (Category A or C only)
  • All applicants also need to read and sign the three documents below:
Please download, read, sign, and have these ready to attach when you apply.

Option 2

Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with our Membership Team about your application and receive a written form, please get in touch with us.

AbSec believe that strong connections and active engagement with our members are key to achieving our mission. Whether you have questions about becoming a member, need assistance with your current membership, or want to learn more about how you can get involved, our Memberships Team is here to help.

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If you need immediate assistance, AbSec is here to support you.

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About Us

AbSec is the peak organisation advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people, and families in NSW.

Learn more about AbSec, our mission, and our commitment to supporting Aboriginal children, families, and communities through advocacy, capacity building, and sector leadership.

Strengthening Our Sector

Building a resilient and effective sector that can better support Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.

Our initiatives and programs are designed to enhance the capacity and capability of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and NGOs.

Our Voice

This section offers insights into the key policies and initiatives we champion, representing our commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.

Closing the Gap

AbSec is dedicated to closing the gap in health, education, and wellbeing for Aboriginal children and families.

Explore the various initiatives and programs we support to drive systemic change and improve outcomes for our communities.

Get Involved

Discover how you can make a difference with AbSec.

From donating to becoming a carer, there are numerous ways to support our vision and help Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities thrive.  

AbSec would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land in which we work and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images of deceased people.