Membership
The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) is a membership based incorporated body. We welcome, as members, people who have an interest and a passion for the work that we do. This includes helping victims of torture and trauma from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds rebuild their lives. By becoming a member, you demonstrate your support for the work that we do and you help build an accountable and well-governed organisation. We also use our members as a possible source to recruit to our Board.
Membership for Ordinary members is $50.00 per annum, which will assist us greatly in meeting client needs. Corporate membership is $150 and Affiliated Friends of ASeTTS membership is FREE.
For further information on membership please email us here.
Join now by completing and sending in the application form.
- Ordinary Member – for individuals, full voting rights, $50.00 per annum.
- Affiliated Friends of ASeTTS – for individuals not wishing to vote and keep up to date with ASeTTS achievements, no voting rights, no cost.
- Corporate Membership – for ogranisations, full voting rights for a single nominated representative of the organisation (who cannot be an Affiliated Member of ASeTTS), $150.00 per annum.
As a full member (what we call ‘Ordinary Member’) and Corporate member of ASeTTS, you will:
- Enjoy full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings.
Plus for all types of membership:
- Receive the Annual Report and other publications.
- Be invited to attend a variety of events during the year.
- Maintain a connection with the work that we do through regular Facebook and newsletter updates.
Volunteering
Volunteering with ASeTTS
Volunteering with ASeTTS positively contributes to the improvement of lives of refugee survivors of torture and trauma. Many volunteers currently donate their time, skills and expertise through a diverse range of roles. We welcome new volunteers to volunteering opportunities of both short and long-term commitment.
Becoming a Volunteer
If you are interested in becoming an ASeTTS volunteer, contact us! Prospective volunteers will be provided with volunteer information and will learn about the work of ASeTTS in the sector, what opportunities for volunteering are available, and the process for becoming involved.
Attendees can be provided with all necessary application forms and training. After completion of paperwork and training, volunteers will then be eligible to participate in volunteering.
To find out more contact us on 9227 2700 or if you are ready to volunteer, download, complete and forward our Volunteering Expression of Interest Form to executive@asetts.org.au
Student Placement
ASeTTS provides a range of student placements in collaboration with higher educational institutions. Through our Student Placement Program, we aim to provide a quality and meaningful learning experience for students to support their development as future health and community services professionals. We are committed to providing opportunities for students to expand their understanding of refugee experiences, and enhancing their knowledge and skills in working with people from refugee-like backgrounds and with refugee communities.
Our student placements can vary in length, and cover a wide range of disciplines including psychology, social work, psychotherapy, counselling, creative or expressive therapy, youth work and community development.
Applying for Student Placement
Student placements are arranged through the students’ educational institution.
For all requests and other enquiries regarding placements, please contact placements@asetts.org.au.
Please be aware that due to high demand, student placements are limited at ASeTTS.
