Join us as a member organisation to partner with us to build a strong impactful social service ecosystem. As a member-driven entity, our primary mission is to empower and support social service agencies. Together, we create a more caring and inclusive society where every person can live with dignity.
By becoming an NCSS member, you gain access to a host of privileges and resources that can elevate your organisation's impact in the social service sector:
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Membership Types
Full membership is applicable to agencies whose aims and objects are consistent with those of the Council and provides a bona fide direct social service as its a primary function, which helps to meet existing needs of the community.
Associate membership is applicable to agencies whose aims and objects are consistent with those of the Council and has an active interest in social service but does not provide a direct social service as its primary function.
For detailed membership criteria, please refer to the NCSS Act and its Subsidiary Legislations.
Membership Eligibility
To be eligible for NCSS membership, your social service agency must meet the following requirements:
Membership Obligation and Fees
NCSS members are required to fulfil the obligations as prescribed in the NCSS Act and its Subsidiary Legislations. Briefly, members are required to:
| Membership fees (inclusive of 8% GST^) | 1 year | 3 years |
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| Full Membership | $140.40 | $379.08 |
| Associate Membership | $54.00 | $145.80 |
^A 10% discount is applicable to Triennial membership fees. The Council reserves the right to review and adjust these fees, which will undergo revision from 2024 onwards in alignment with the GST adjustment to 9%.
Apply for Membership
Before You Join Us
Before embarking on your journey to join NCSS as a member agency, we kindly advise interested parties to discover who is a part of our social service community. This step will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of our organisational framework.
Application Review
Once you have completed and submitted your application in full, please allow us up to 3 working days to process your request. During this brief period, we will carefully review your submission and respond promptly.
Application Form
To apply for NCSS membership, please fill out the NCSS Membership Application Form.
No Save Draft Feature
Please note that our application form does not include a "save draft" feature. To ensure a smooth and efficient application process, we recommend that you review all the required fields and gather the necessary information before you begin filling out the form.
Have Questions or Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or require assistance at any point during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our dedicated officers are here to help. You can contact us at [email protected].
Explore the Community
Browse our Directory of NCSS Members to discover who's part of our social service community. For a broader perspective on the sector and our member agencies, delve into the Social Service Navigator.
Together, we shape a more compassionate and inclusive society for all. Join us on this journey.
