Benefits and advantages
- At CISVic, we campaign for change.
- We have strong connections to government departments and sit on a number of state and federal government advisory committees.
- Advocacy may be one-on-one eg, advocating to a local council for additional funding for a local member) or global (ie. for the whole membership for example, talking to state government regarding utility hardship).
- We consult with our members on a range of issues.
- We represent them to all levels of government and advocate on behalf of them and their communities.
- Our members have a common model, they are generalist services who provide holistic assessment and support, abide by standards and policies and benefit from the synergy of group branding
- We distribute information, resources and funding opportunities to our members via a fortnightly ebulletin, a members-only section on our website and quarterly policy and practice newsletters to members and the broader sector.
- We have good connections with other peak bodies and relevant stakeholders.
- Our representation includes undertaking research and writing/participating in policy submissions to government.
- We provide local regional networks to facilitate local connections among members
- We facilitate peer support for case workers
- We provide accredited and non-accredited training for volunteers and other staff
- Our insurance coverage extends to all members
- We hold an annual conference
- We recognise significant efforts of individuals involved in the sector by adding them to the
- Honour Roll
- Telstra vouchers and phone cards are distributed to members for their clients
- We support community volunteering
