Become a SECNA Member

Our members are on a Mission to build a thriving social enterprise sector in NSW and the ACT - will you join us?

SECNA is a sector-led peak body that represents the interests of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises across NSW & ACT.

We have two types of memberships available: Associate and Industry membership

Our 580+ members are central to everything we do.

Become a SECNA Member today to:

  • Have your voice heard to drive change

  • Find and grow meaningful relationships

  • Navigate your social enterprise journey with a supportive community

  • Access resources, expertise, and mentoring

  • Amplify your impact stories, needs and opportunities

Industry membership (for social enterprises)

For social enterprises: organisations that trade as a business and exist specifically to make the world a better place. All Industry Member applications are reviewed and determined by SECNA’s Board.

  • $100/year + GST

    For organisations that trade as a business and exist specifically to make the world a better place, and who are early stage, small scale and/or have limited financial capacity (e.g. pre-revenue and/or no employees).

  • $300/year + GST

    For organisations that trade as a business and exist specifically to make the world a better place, and who are established (have one or more employees, have some revenue) but are not large social enterprises.

  • $1,200/year + GST

    For organisations that trade as a business and exist specifically to make the world a better place, and who are large organisations (typically a turnover of more than $2 million per annum) and/or have the financial capacity to contribute more in membership fees.

Industry Membership Benefits

Start-up

  • Promote your social enterprise in SECNA's Industry (Social Enterprise) Member directory. A go-to source for people looking to find social enterprises in NSW and ACT.

  • SECNA regularly engages with local, state and federal government and other sectors to advocate for the interests of social entrepreneur and social enterprises in NSW & ACT, secure policy change and investment.

    As an Industry member, you will have an opportunity to use your voice to share your experiences to help us advocate on behalf of social enterprises in NSW & the ACT.

  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.


  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you on your social enterprise journey

  • As the peak body for social enterprise, we receive invitations to participate in various opportunities, such as private tours and speaking opportunities.

    SECNA keeps members informed of current news via newsletters, social media and other regular communications.

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  • Promote your social enterprise in SECNA's Industry (Social Enterprise) Member directory. A go-to source for people looking to find social enterprises in NSW and ACT.

  • SECNA regularly engages with local, state and federal government and other sectors to advocate for the interests of social entrepreneur and social enterprises in NSW & ACT, secure policy change and investment.

    As an Industry member, you will have an opportunity to use your voice to share your experiences to help us advocate on behalf of social enterprises in NSW & the ACT.

  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.

  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you on your social enterprise journey

  • As the peak body for social enterprise, we receive invitations to participate in various opportunities, such as private tours and speaking opportunities. Where appropriate, SECNA opens these opportunities to our members (only)

  • Up to one additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.

  • One complimentary SECNA newsletter feature or social post per year. Submit your feature request via hello@secna.org.au

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  • Promote your social enterprise in SECNA's Industry (Social Enterprise) Member directory. A go-to source for people looking to find social enterprises in NSW and ACT.

  • SECNA regularly engages with local, state and federal government and other sectors to advocate for the interests of social entrepreneur and social enterprises in NSW & ACT, secure policy change and investment.

    As an Industry member, you will have an opportunity to use your voice to share your experiences to help us advocate on behalf of social enterprises in NSW & the ACT.

  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.

  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you on your social enterprise journey

  • As the peak body for social enterprise, we receive invitations to participate in various opportunities, such as private tours and speaking opportunities. Where appropriate, SECNA opens these opportunities to our members (only)

  • Up to five additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.

  • Up to three complimentary SECNA newsletter feature or social post per year. Submit your feature request via hello@secna.org.au

  • One complimentary speaking engagement per year from SECNA (excluding travel costs, which may need to be covered separately)

  • Up to two one-on-one meetings per year with a SECNA executive about your organisation’s goals and plans

Associate membership (for supporters)

For individuals and for businesses who want to support the social enterprise sector. This membership is suitable for businesses that don’t specifically to make the world a better place and/or charities who do not trade goods and services and would like to become a social enterprise

  • $100/year + GST

    For individuals, and for small charities who are not social enterprises (yet), but who want to support and be part of the social enterprise movement.

  • $300/year + GST

    For businesses who do not exist specifically to make the world a better place (yet) and/or charities who do not qualify as social enterprises (yet), but who want to support and be part of the social enterprise movement.

  • $1,200/year + GST

    For large organisations (typically a turnover of more than $2 million per annum and/or have the financial capacity to contribute more in membership fees), including government bodies and corporations, who want to support and be part of the social enterprise movement.

Associate Membership Benefits

Individual

  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.

  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot designed to help you navigate the social enterprise ecosystem and connect to people and resources that can assist you further

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  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.

  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot designed to help you navigate the social enterprise ecosystem and connect to people and resources that can assist you further

  • Up to one additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.

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  • Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.

    SECNA runs quarterly Meetups, Business for Good lunches and regular meet and greets for impact aligned social enterprises/supporters (e.g. circular economy) online and across NSW and the ACT.

  • SECNA sends a weekly news update to SECNA members for SECNA members to help engage, connect and share what is happening in the sector in NSW & ACT.

    As a member, you can submit an ask, offer or update via the Member Update form to be included e.g. ABC Organisation has three desks available in our office in Armidale, NSW Monday to Wednesday. Contact test@example.com.

  • As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members

  • Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot designed to help you navigate the social enterprise ecosystem and connect to people and resources that can assist you further

  • Up to five additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.

  • One complimentary speaking engagement per year from SECNA (excluding travel costs, which may need to be covered separately)

  • Up to two one-on-one meetings per year with a SECNA executive about your organisation’s goals and plans for working with social enterprises

Alan Lau, Velocity Empowerment, SECNA Industry Member

“It's been a valuable experience to be a member of SECNA and be surrounded by people who are purpose and mission-driven.”

Sarah Hunstead, CPR Kids, SECNA Industry Member

“I just wanted to thank you for all your support this year. What SECNA provides is truly a game changer for Social Enterprise - thank you for making such a tangible impact.”

Associate Member

“I'd like to support the network through associate membership because I believe in the huge potential for social enterprises to improve social outcomes for communities in NSW and the ACT.”

FAQs

  • No.

    Social Traders and SECNA are separate organisations with separate processes. The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) is a member-led peak body that represents the interests of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises across New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory.

    Social Traders is the national social enterprise certifier in Australia. Their certification gives businesses and governments the assurance that a social enterprise has been independently verified, which increases their confidence in procuring from those organisations.

    SECNA Industry members are entitled to complementary Social Traders certification and recognition membership for the first year after certifying for the first time.

    However, SECNA can't guarantee that SECNA Industry Members will be successful in obtaining the certification as this process is managed solely by Social Traders.

  • To start the certification process, follow the steps on Social Traders website

    For questions relating to the certification process, please contact the Social Traders team and inform them that you are a SECNA Industry Member.

    To learn more about the certification process, you can join a monthly certification information session hosted by Social Traders. Find out more here

  • Getting certified is the best way to call yourself a social enterprise. As a certified social enterprise, you give stakeholders assurance that you're creating genuine impact through trade.

    When you become a SECNA Industry Member, you benefit from complementary access to Social Traders certification and Recognition Membership for the first year after certifying for the first time.

    Social Traders Recognition Membership is valued at $500 per year + GST.

  • You can use this link to reset your Password here: https://app.joinit.com/reset-password

    This will allow you to input your email, then it will send you an email to reset your Password. If you don't see it come through, make sure to check in your different folders including your Spam folder.

    If you're still having trouble, please contact hello@secna.org.au

  • As per SECNA's constitution, the Board vote on every organisation that applies for SECNA industry (social enterprise) membership as to whether, in their view, the organisation is a social enterprise or not (they need to see clearly that you're both a business and that you exist specifically to make the world a better place).

    As all our Directors are all volunteers, we appreciate your patience as they review applications. The review process can take between 2-4 weeks.