Membership
JOIN IBN
IBN is ‘Trustee’ for the IBN Charitable Foundation.
IBN Community Members have access to the IBN Charitable Foundation, which delivers the IBN Community Programs and a range of different projects and services to improve the lives of the IBN Community.
To become an IBN Community Member
If you are born of the Yinhawangka, Nyiyaparli or Banyjima (except MIB) language groups, you may be eligible to apply for IBN membership.
Applicants can apply to IBN from 16 years of age and will need to complete the two membership application forms listed below. Copies can also be collected from any IBN office.
A copy of your birth certificate must be included in your application.
Applicant must apply to one of the following Representative Corporations (Rep Corps) for its endorsement as a member of that language group:
- Banyjima Aboriginal Corporation (BAC)
- Minadhu Aboriginal Corporation (MAC)
- Milyuranpa Banyjima Aboriginal Corporation (MBAC)
- Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation (NAC)
If you are applying to be a member of the Banyjima Aboriginal Corporation (BAC), you also need to fill out this form:
Before you submit your application
Make sure all the required forms are fully completed and attach all necessary documentation:
- IBN Community Member Application Form
- Deed of Undertaking
- Copy of the Birth Certificate
If applying to Banyjima Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) also include:
- Banyjima Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) Membership Application Form
What happens next?
IBN will send your application to your Representative Corporation for consideration. Only fully completed applications with all supporting documentation will be sent.
Applications are reviewed and assessed by your Representative Corporations at their Board meetings.
The decision made by the Representative Corporation is forwarded to the IBN Board for their review and final outcome decision.
Once the outcome is decided
If your application is Approved, you will receive an IBN acceptance letter and Welcome Pack with details on how to update your personal details.
If your application is Deferred, you will need to refer to the decision letter and provide any requested information.
If your application is Declined, you can appeal the decision in writing to the Chairperson of your Representative Corporation asking for a review of your application. The letter should explain why you do not agree with the decision and provide any supporting documentation or evidence to assist the Representative Corporation in assessing your appeal.
Need more information?
Contact [email protected] or call 1800 014 401.
Update Your Personal Details
If any of your details have recently changed, please let us know by completing an Update Personal Details form, so that we can keep you up to date with IBN news, Community Programs applications status, and contact you regarding all things IBN.
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Dependent Child Advice
Please complete this form if you are an IBN Community Member, or legal parent/approved legal carer caring for a dependent child under the age of 18 and wish to access help from IBN for the child/children.
Member Feedback Process
To introduce a more beneficial process on handling feedback from our members, we have created a dedicated email address where members can send their feedback.
It is our hope that this option will allow a more processed approach to the handling of any feedback that members have.
The email address is [email protected], and the following process will apply for sending complaints to this mailbox.
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Representative Corporations
The Representative Corporations (Rep Corps) are the shareholders of IBN, and we have Service Legal Agreements with the Rep Corps for a collaborative relationship to achieve inclusion and continuous improvement.