If two heads are better than one, think how much more effective the environmental sector can be when it speaks as a united voice.

Community environmental and conservation groups are encouraged to apply for membership of Conservation Council ACT Region (CCACTR). The Conservation Council offers a number of services to our member groups.

Your group will benefit from membership through:

Representation

• The Conservation Council ACT Region can be used as an auspice body for non-incorporated member groups.
• Promotion, endorsement and strengthening of members campaigns or issues by Conservation Council including where relevant the Conservation Council taking these issues to representatives of Government.
• Members can seek advice on their applications for grants.
• Member groups will be promoted through the Conservation Council’s contacts by having a “Member groups of the month” section in all of the Conservation Council ACT Region’s publications for the wider community, which would include information about the member group and how to join them.
• Forwarding of potential volunteers to member groups.

Communication and information

• Member groups will receive regular grant alerts (notification of when grants are available).
• Free Member Forum held monthly. Non-members will gain entry by gold coin donation.
• Members will be invited to an annual conference designed so members can guide the progress of the Conservation Council as well as to discuss and elicit support for their own projects. It will also serve as a valuable networking opportunity.
• Bi annual publication for members outlining major conservation issues and actions that the Conservation Council and its member groups are taking.
• Regular notification of issues being considered by the Conservation Council

Use of facilities

• Free use of meeting room. Non-members will incur a fee. Bookings may be made by phoning the Conservation Council on (02) 6229 3200

To become a member group:

• Download and complete the PDF (prices on form), then email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR post to GPO Box 544 Canberra ACT 2601. Please call us (02 6229 3200) if you have any further questions.