Become a Member, Subscriber or Sponsor of Gippsland FM

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Our station is funded entirely on donations and funding grants, all of station staff are volunteers who donate their time to bring you the best in diverse community radio programming.

If you would like to support the station by becoming a member or a subscriber please read on about our membership types and download the form below. We thank youf or your support.

Download Application for by clicking here Gippsland FM Subsriber and Membership Application Form

Membership Types

There are two types of membership available – Full Membership (shareholder) and Associate Membership (non-shareholder), outlined as follows:

Full Membership 

Is when an individual or group becomes a shareholder in the co-operative which owns Gippsland FM. Full members have voting rights, the right to stand for election to the Board and opportunities to have a say in station policies and the running of the station.

 Anyone under the age of 18 years can become a shareholder – however such members can not stand for election to the Board or vote at meetings of the co-operative. However, shareholders under the age of 18 years can not avoid any obligation or liability as a member under any contract deed or other document entered into as a member on any ground relating to minority.

Associate Membership

If a person for group chooses not to be a shareholder, then they become Associate Members (i.e. Associate Subscriber, Associate Station Participant). Associate members only need to pay the annual levy and receive most benefits of membership, except those rights identified above for full members.

Membership Categories

Membership is split into two categories, as follows;

SUBSCRIBERS (listeners/supporters) and STATION PARTICIPANTS (broadcasters or presenters). In each of these categories, membership options include individual, Group or Family. If a group or family application is proposed, the group or family must identify one person as its nominated representative.

Membership Fees

Full members (who become shareholders and receive voting rights) must pay a $1.00 deposit on one share (minimum) at the time of joining. Thereafter, full members only need to pay the annual levy to remain financial members. Annual levies are due on 1st September each year. For new members who join part way though a year, full payment is required on application and a pro-rata payment will be applied in the second year of membership.

For full membership, include $1.00 on each share applied for (minimum of one share required) plus the appropriate annual levy, outlined on the membership application.

How To Apply

Download the form above, attach payment and send to Gippsland FM at PO Box 579, Morwell 3840 or call the station on 5134 8444.