Membership

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Members are a vital part of Merri Health.

You can enjoy many benefits and opportunities to take part in groups that help shape services for our communities.

Cost

It's free.

Who can become a member?

To become a member of Merri Health you must:

  • Be 18 years or over.
  • Live, work or study in the community where Merri Health provides services.
  • Agree to comply with the Constitution and conditions of membership.

How do I apply?

Download the member application form here.

Complete the form and return by:

Merri Health
Executive Assistant
11 Glenlyon Road
Brunswick VIC 3056

I have questions. Who can I contact?

Joan Wilkinson, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.


More information

What are the benefits of being a member?

  • Invitations to attend and participate in any general meetings
  • Nominate yourself or others to the Board of Directors, after 12 months of membership
  • Vote in Board elections, after 12 months of membership
  • Attend special member-only events
  • Get involved in groups and help us shape Merri Health, through community surveys, forums and focus groups.
  • Get involved in co-design opportunities. Co-design is where clients and a service work side-by-side to find better outcomes for you. This opportunity is open to members that receive or have received services from Merri Health, or who is a family member or carer of someone who has received our services.
  • Receive a copy of our Annual and Quality of Care Report
  • Receive up-to-date organisational news via our MerriNews newsletters, released three times a year.
  • Connect with like-minded individuals to support a key, local, not-for-profit health agency.
  • Be notified of key events and forums.
  • Access to BankVic financial well-being consultants to talk about your personal finances, and how their  products and services can be of benefit to you.
  • Access to buying discounted Hoyts Cinema movie vouchers.
  • Access to BUPA who can provide health insurance cover at discounted rates.

Download our membership brochure for more information.