Members
Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation members play an important role in supporting the Corporation, its activities and the communities it serves.
This page provides two forms: one for people applying to become members, and another for eligible people being nominated or considered for appointment as directors. Choose the form that matches your purpose and review the eligibility requirements before completing it.
Applying for membership does not nominate a person to become a director. Member Directors must already be members of the Corporation, while Independent Specialist Directors must not be members.
Apply for membership
Use the Application for Membership Form if you would like to become a member of Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation. The form asks for your contact details, preferred communication method, proof of identity, reasons for applying and details of your connection to the community.
Minimum eligibility criteria
To apply for membership, you must:
- be at least 18 years old
- be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- be a permanent resident of Walhallow Village at Caroona, Tamworth, Quirindi, Werris Creek or a surrounding area
- provide one form of identification, such as a birth certificate or driver licence
- explain why you wish to become a member
- provide details of your connection to the community
- agree to follow the Corporation’s Rule Book, the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 and the Member Code of Conduct
- agree to act in the best interests of the Corporation
- apply as an individual, rather than as a company, body corporate or other entity
Applications that are incomplete or do not address the membership criteria may be returned for further information.
To apply, download and complete the Application for Membership Form below. Once completed, save a copy of the form and email it to secretary@walhealth.org.au for consideration.
Download the Application for Membership Form
Nominate or consent to become a director
Use the Nomination and Consent to Become a Director Form if you have been nominated or are being considered for appointment as a Member Director or Independent Specialist Director.
The form records your personal details, Director Identification Number, relevant experience or qualifications, interests and potential conflicts, eligibility declarations and written consent to act as a director.
Minimum eligibility criteria
- Member Director candidates must already be members of the Corporation.
- Member Director candidates must demonstrate relevant knowledge or experience in health, finance, governance, law or another area relevant to the Corporation’s objectives.
- Independent Specialist Director candidates must be at least 25 years old.
- Independent Specialist Director candidates must not be members of the Corporation or have financial or family interests in it.
- Independent Specialist Director candidates must demonstrate suitable specialist skills in areas such as financial management, corporate governance, accounting, law or the health sector.
- All candidates must provide written consent and must not be legally disqualified from managing a corporation.
- Candidates must meet the employment, independence, identification, screening, confidentiality, conduct and governance training requirements that apply to their director category.
Additional requirements and timeframes apply, including requirements relating to a Director Identification Number, Working with Children Check, National Police Certificate, governance training and signed conduct documents. Candidates should read the full eligibility criteria in the form before completing it.
All sections of the form must be completed. The completed form must be provided to the Corporation before the person is appointed as a director.