Ordinary *individual and family Member
An Ordinary Member is an individual or family who supports the purpose, mission and values of The Australian Motorsports Mental Health Foundation Ltd and wishes to participate in the governance and activities of the Foundation.
Ordinary Members:
- are entitled to attend General Meetings;
- have one vote at General Meetings;
- may receive Foundation newsletters, updates and invitations;
- may nominate for eligible roles or committees, subject to the Constitution and relevant policies;
- agree to comply with the Constitution, Member Code of Conduct and applicable Foundation policies; and
- are not required to undertake volunteer activities.
Volunteer Member
A Volunteer Member is an individual who supports the purpose, mission and values of the Foundation and indicates that they are willing and able to contribute their time and skills to Foundation activities.
Volunteer Members have the same membership and voting rights as Ordinary Members, including one vote at General Meetings.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
Administration and membership support
- assisting with the creation, editing and distribution of newsletters;
responding to general enquiries;
- coordinating membership applications, renewals and member communications;
- assisting with record keeping, data entry and administrative tasks;
- supporting fundraising, sponsorship and community engagement activities; and
- assisting with event planning and coordination. On-track and event activations
On-track and event activations
- staffing RaceMind Australia stalls, stands and information booths;
- setting up and packing down displays and activation areas;
- distributing approved mental health information and resources;
- engaging with motorsport participants, teams, officials, families and spectators;
- promoting Foundation campaigns and membership opportunities;
- assisting with event registrations, surveys and feedback collection; and
- supporting other approved activities at motorsport venues and community events.
Volunteer Members may be required to complete induction, relevant training, screening or accreditation before undertaking particular activities. Volunteer Members must work within the scope of their role and must not provide counselling, clinical advice or crisis intervention unless appropriately qualified and formally authorised by the Foundation.
Becoming a Volunteer Member does not guarantee that volunteer activities will always be available. Participation will depend on the Foundation’s needs, the volunteer’s suitability, training, availability and the requirements of each activity.
Junior Member Benefits
Junior Membership is designed for young people who want to be part of the RaceMind Australia community and support positive mental health in motorsport. Junior Members may receive RaceMind Australia updates, a membership certificate and sticker, invitations to selected family-friendly events and activities, access to age-appropriate mental health awareness resources, and opportunities to be involved in approved RaceMind Australia initiatives. Junior Membership does not include voting rights or independent volunteer duties, and participation in activities involving children and young people will be subject to appropriate parent or guardian consent and RaceMind Australia’s child-safe requirements.