Become a Member
Advocacy
SECNA 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.
We engage our members so their voices and experiences are heard.
Resources & Opportunities
SECNA keeps members informed of current news via newsletters, social media and other regular communications.
As the peak body for social enterprise in NSW & ACT, we regularly receive opportunities and share these exclusively with our members.
Gain access to useful resources and mentoring to help you navigate your journey.
We offer two types of membership:
Industry member (for social enterprises)
Industry membership is for social enterprises - organisations that trade as a business and exist specifically to make the world a better place. To be eligible for voting rights, you must be an industry member.
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$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).
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$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.
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$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.
Exposure & Connection
Members are connected to a larger community of social enterprises and supporters through our members only online forum and networking events
SECNA amplifies the stories and impact of our members. We also develop and promotes resources and guides that promote the goods and services offered by our members.
Associate member (for others)
Associate membership is for individuals and for businesses who do not exist specifically to make the world a better place (yet) and/or charities who do not trade goods and services (yet).
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
Industry (Social Enterprise) Membership Benefits
Start-up Industry Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
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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)
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Complimentary Social Traders 'Recognition' certification. Only valid for the first year after certifying for the first time.
Small industry Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
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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)
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Up to one additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.
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One complimentary SECNA newsletter feature or social post per year. Submit your feature request via hello@secna.org.au
Large Industry Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
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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)
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Up to five additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.
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Complimentary Social Traders 'Recognition' certification. Only valid for the first year after certifying for the first time.
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Up to three complimentary SECNA newsletter feature or social post per year. Submit your feature request via hello@secna.org.au
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One complimentary speaking engagement per year from SECNA (excluding travel costs, which may need to be covered separately)
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Up to two one-on-one meetings per year with a SECNA executive about your organisation’s goals and plans
Associate Membership Benefits
Individual Associate Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
Small Associate Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
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Up to one additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.
Large Associate Member
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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.
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Exclusive and discounted opportunities to join online and in-person networking and events with other social enterprises and supporters.
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As a SECNA member, you can join our private LinkedIn Members group to connect, share your ideas and questions with other members
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Access virtual, peer group mentoring available twice a week or book in your 30 minute 1:1 mentoring slot to help you find and connect to available resources/services
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Up to five additional contact on your membership profile to receive SECNA e-news, updates and information about opportunities.
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One complimentary speaking engagement per year from SECNA (excluding travel costs, which may need to be covered separately)
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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
FAQs
“It’s been a valuable experience to be a member of SECNA and be surrounded by people who are purpose and mission-driven. If you have a desire to potentially start a social enterprise, let’s have a chat and find out more about what your mission is.”
“I would also love to personally thank Kylie Flament for being such an amazing mentor and for actively making the world a better place through the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA)”
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
“We would like to join SECNA, as we are compassionate about the growth if the social enterprise sector and we want to connect with likeminded individuals to share experience, solutions and opportunities.”
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