Membership

Eligibility

A member must be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • A majority of members must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
  • A person normally or permanently residing outside the Yarrabah Shire as the directors shall determine from time to time
  • Able to complete and successfully obtain a police check in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1991 

How to become a Member

A person applies in writing, application forms are available at Mutkin.

Membership Application Process

  • Tabled at a Board Meeting
  • The directors accept the application by resolution at a directors’ meeting.
  • The directors must consider all applications for membership within a reasonable period after they are received.
  • The person’s name, address and date they became a member is put on the register of members.
  • The directors may refuse to accept a membership application. If they do so, they must write to the applicant about the decision and the reasons for it.

Have Any Questions?

One of our friendly staff members is always on hand and ready to assist you with your request.

Simply call Mutkin on (07) 40 569 290 or send us an email.