Membership Application

Pine Rivers Koala Care Association Inc. is a voluntary organisation working together with the Moreton Bay Regional Council, Environmental Protection Agency, and the RSPCA to create a safe living environment for the koala and all native wildlife of the region to ensure their survival into the future.

*Please Note*

You must be over 18 to become a member of PRKCAI

Each person must register individually

The Pine Rivers Koala Care Association Inc. is a voluntary organisation working together with the Moreton Bay Regional Council and and Department of Environment and Science to create a safe living environment for the koala population and other native wildlife of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and Brisbane City Council areas to ensure the survival of the koala into the future. Association members agree to abide by this code of conduct, by:

1. Supporting the aims of the Association. Observing all rules set out in the Association’s Constitution, the Association’s Incorporation Act 1981 and any other guidelines approved by the Association.
2. Representing the Association in a positive and professional manner. Being courteous and considerate towards the public, fellow members and members of other organisations.
3. Obtaining Executive authorisation prior to using property or funds of the Association, or incurring expenses on behalf of the Association, in every instance. As members of a volunteer organisation, members are reminded that compensation will not be forthcoming for expenses incurred by members unless approved by the Executive prior to those expenses being incurred.
4. Providing appropriate security for Association assets entrusted to the member.
5. Declaring all correspondence that is sent or received, either electronically or otherwise, while representing the Association. Executive approval is required prior to the distribution of official external correspondence.
6. Seeking Executive approval prior to making statements on behalf of the Association or when providing representation or deputations. Presentations are to be factual, informative and in the best interests of the Association and the region’s native wildlife.
7. Seeking approval from the Executive or the proprietary owner of information before releasing any confidential or sensitive information obtained from or by the Association, this includes minutes of meetings and operational details.
8. Any members involved in the direct handling of wildlife as part of their membership of the Association must abide by all guidelines and directives issued by the Association or the Department of Environment and Science.

Any member who fails to abide by the rules of this code of conduct may have their membership terminated as prescribed in the Association’s Constitution

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are agreeing to abide by the PRKCAI Code of Conduct. 

Please note that all memberships renew on the 30th June.

 

We do offer a 'one off' 13 month membership for those that take out a NEW annual membership during the month of June, however ALL renewals will need to be paid within 2 (two) weeks of the expiry date of 30th June.

 

If you are a Carer, Rescuer, Driver (ambo), Fundraiser or anyone that needs to be covered by a permit or insurance, you will need to maintain an up to date and financial membership.

 

For any further queries please contact us as follows:

General or Website queries to the Secretary - prkcai@prkoalacare.com.au

Payment queries to the Treasurer - treasurer@prkoalacare.com.au