Membership
DCLS is a member-based organisation
Membership Application/ Renewal
Membership is open to any person who agrees with the objects of the Association or any body whose objects do not conflict with the objects of the Association.
The membership period is for each Financial Year and must be compliant, submitted and paid by the 1st of September to be eligible to vote at the AGM.
To apply for membership, please complete, sign and return a Membership Form and pay the annual fee (instructions given on the form). If you need any assistance with completing the form or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your application will be submitted to the next available Board Meeting for approval.
Download your membership application below.
what you get from your membership
- The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting (when complied by 1 Sep.)
- Eligibility to be elected/nominated to the Board of Directors (excepting staff)
- Annual report and electronic newsletters
- Invitations to DCLS events and workshops
Our Mission
To strengthen social justice and empower the community through holistic advice, education and advocacy.
Objects and purposes
We welcome new members who support our objects and purposes:
(2) to provide community legal education;
(3) to establish a resource centre for community legal projects;
(4) to consider the need for, and lobby for, law reform; and
(5) to advocate for social justice, particularly for people who are socially or economically disadvantaged and whose inability to access the legal system further aggravates or perpetuates their disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
See below for some Frequently Asked Questions on Membership. We will endeavour to add to this list as we receive further queries.
Who can become a member?
a person or body, including an unincorporated body, admitted to membership of the Association;
A member can be any individual or an organisation who supports DCLS’s Objects:
Any person who agrees with the objects of the Association or any body whose objects do not conflict with the objects of the Association may apply for membership.
What is the fee for membership?
Can organisations apply for membership?
Organisations will need to nominate a representative person.
What are the Objects of the Association, to which I have to agree?
(1) to facilitate the provision of legal advice and assistance to the community;
(2) to provide community legal education;
(3) to establish a resource centre for community legal projects;
(4) to consider the need for, and lobby for, law reform; and
(5) to advocate for social justice, particularly for people who are socially or economically disadvantaged and whose inability to access the legal system further aggravates or perpetuates their disadvantage.
How can I return/send my completed Membership Application Form to DCLS?
Scanned and emailed to:
finance@dcls.org.au
Posted to:
Finance Officer
Darwin Community Legal Service
GPO Box 3180
Darwin NT 0801
Delivered in person to:
Level 2, 75 Woods St
Darwin City NT 0800
What happens after I apply for membership?
When is the Annual General Meeting held?
The DCLS Constitution specifies the following timeframe requirements:
annual general meeting means the general meeting held within five months
following the close of the financial year of the Association, in accordance with
clause 44 of this Constitution;
Where can I find out more?
Alternatively, you can Contact Us with any queries, or if you need assistance.