Members
As a not-for-profit, Many Rivers Aboriginal Housing is governed and led by its board of directors.
Many Rivers Aboriginal Housing was established to contribute to the quality of Aboriginal community housing and the stability of Aboriginal tenancies, delivering culturally safe property management services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Become a Member
of Many Rivers Aboriginal Housing
Eligibility
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified
Normally and permanently reside in the geographical areas serviced by the corporation
Over 18 years of age
Meet Our Current Directors
Members of the Many Rivers Board help contribute to the quality of Aboriginal community housing and the stability of Aboriginal tenancies.
As the primary link between Many Rivers and the broader community, our Members help contribute by:
- Setting the strategic direction and help make strategic decisions
- Deciding what priorities and activities should be undertaken
- Putting forward resolutions
Apply To Be A Member
I hereby confirm I am of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, am over 18 years of age and willing to be bound by the rules of the corporation. I am, therefore, eligible for membership of the Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation.
I understand that typing my name below acts as a signature, and I am willing to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage when requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
The corporation was established to contribute to the quality of Aboriginal community housing and the stability of Aboriginal tenancies. Its main objectives are:
- deliver culturally safe property management services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- provide tenant support (directly and by referral) to assist Aboriginal community housing tenants to successfully maintain their tenancy and improve wellbeing;
- provide effective asset management to protect and ensure the longevity of Aboriginal community housing assets;
- strengthen the Aboriginal community housing sector through advocacy, housing development projects and improving the financial viability of Aboriginal community housing portfolios;
- increase employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and enhance their role in the delivery of Aboriginal community housing; and
- work in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO), Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Indigenous Corporations, to support Aboriginal communities to thrive.
A person becomes a member if they submit an application for membership in writing to the corporation and the application is approved by resolution passed at a directors’ meeting.
The directors must consider all applications for membership within a reasonable period after they are received by the corporation.
The directors may refuse to accept any person’s membership application. If they do, they must notify the applicant in writing of the decision and the reasons for it.
The directors shall be responsible to ensure the necessary details of all new members are placed on the register of members within 14 days of the directors’ resolution accepting the new member.
Such detail must include the person’s name, address and the date their name was entered in the register of members.
An Annual General Meeting is held before the end of November each year.
A director or member can also call a General Meeting, where at least 21 days’ notice must be given to all members to attend.
Yes, all Members are eligible to become Directors. We are always looking for new members to share their skills and experiences with Many Rivers. If you have skills in legal and financial accountability, strategic vision and objectives, and fundraising and advocacy, or are passionate about helping community and providing better housing services, there are many skills needed for the Many Rivers Board.
A member can:
- attend, speak and vote at general meetings;
- be made a director;
- ask the directors to call a general meeting;
- put forward resolutions at general meetings; and
- look at the books and records of the corporation that are not subject to privacy or confidentiality laws if the directors or the members have passed a resolution allowing them to do this.
The members do not have the right to share in the profits of the corporation or take part in the distribution of the corporation’s assets if it is wound up.
A person stops being a member if:
- they resign in writing;
- they pass away; or
- their membership is cancelled.