Membership Application

Membership

Membership is open to Tasmanian Aboriginal people who are at least 15 years of age and can demonstrate their ancestry to a First Nations Person of north east Tasmania (Coastal Plains Nation). Application for membership must be made in writing and signed by two members of the corporation. A Membership Application can be submitted to membership@mtwac.org.au. Applications are tabled at the next Directors Meeting whereby the application is considered. Applicants are notified when a decision has been made, or a request for further information is required.

Please note that the membership application process can be slow:

  • Reviewing membership applications can be a lengthy process as the Board of Directors meets approximately every two months. Depending upon organisational circumstances and an application, this can be up to 6 months.
  • Applicants for new membership will be required to attend a General Meeting either in person or online, so we can get to know a little more about you and why you are applying to become a member of MTWAC.
  • The Board of Directors may separately involve Elders to review an application where documentation or family tree lines are unclear or unknown.
  • An applicant maybe asked to provide further supporting documentation to support their application.
  • A membership application will cease if an applicant fails to provide requested information on three (3) occasions i.e. for consideration at three (3) Board of Directors meetings.
  • MTWAC does not provide ’emergency membership’ or documentation for any purpose such as job applications, scholarships, housing, etc.

Notes for Applicants to prevent delays:

  • Application form needs to be filled in and completed by the Applicant and where possible, include the signatures of existing MTWAC members.
  • Application form must be clear and legible, particularly email address.
  • Include a clear copy of your Family Tree showing a direct lineage to Mannalargenna, the north east (Coastal Plains Nation) or Ancestral Grandmothers.
  • Include supporting documentation for the direct line such as a certified Birth Certificate, certified Marriage certificate and/or Change of Name Certificate. Where certified documentation cannot be provided, please get in touch to see if other forms of evidence can be accepted.
  • A Statutory Declaration that you identify and are known as a Tasmanian Aboriginal person from north east Tasmania (Coastal Plains Nation).
  • A $10.00 non-refundable administration fee is payable upon application to cover postage and handling costs. Please pay application fees via direct deposit using your name as payment reference, keep your payment receipt and forward a copy with your membership application
  • If MTWAC require additional information, someone will be in touch.

Please make payment to:

  • Account Name:   Melythina Tiakanna Warrana Aboriginal Corporation
  • Bank of Queensland
  • BSB No: 127850
  • Account No: 20851166
  • Payment reference:  Your name
  • Click here to download a Membership Application form.

Further details of membership can be found in section 5 of the Consolidated Rule Book, which can be accessed here.

Membership forms can be provided to: