Membership

Who can be a member of AACASA?

AACASA membership is for:

•     families who have adopted a child from Africa
•     families, couples or individuals who are seeking to adopt a child from Africa
•     families, couples or individuals who support the aims of AACASA but do not intend to adopt a child from Africa.

Why be a member of AACASA?

• AACASA provides information, advice and support through our membership and Ethiopian Adoption Support Package before, during and after an adoption. Ethiopia is currently the only African country with a working relationship with Australia. 
   
• Social support and contact with AACASA members throughout Australia including those hoping to adopt children from Ethiopia, and those with adopted children from all African countries.
   
• AACASA provides direct support for families pursuing Ethiopian Adoption from Ethiopia through the Ethiopian Adoption Support Package.
   
• AACASA is active in fundraising for several Ethiopian projects and has provided funding to projects in other African countries as well.
   
• AACASA collects and sends AID in the form of clothing, linen, toiletries and medicines not only to these but other recipients in Ethiopia and wherever able in Africa (Rwanda 1994)
   
• A quarterly newsletter keeps members abreast of all current issues and news, and what is happening around Australia.

• AACASA is affiliated with other adoption associations, parent support and community groups around Australia.

What does it cost to join AACASA?

• For New Members     Membership is $80 per "family" **

• For Renewal               Membership is $70 per "family" **

Please note...

• "Family" denotes membership for a family or couple.
• Renewal of membership is due on 1st July each Year and can also be paid through Afralia
• This Membership Fee includes a copy of the Annual AACASA Calendar.
• Members who join during April, May, June will be deemed to be paid up till 30th June of the following year.

How to join AACASA

1. Download the "Membership Form" (see below)
2. Fill in your details
3. Either attach a cheque or money order or fill in your credit card details
4. Post the Membership Form to the Treasurer (address is on the Membership Form)
5. Wait patiently for a reply - it might take a couple of weeks

 Download Membership Form

Download your Membership Form (last updated May 2008, PDF size 41 KB)


 
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