Definitions of Membership Tiers

Not-For-Profits/Social Enterprises:

Registered Local Charitable Status in Australia, must have designated supervisor (paid or unpaid), listed with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission.
Social Enterprises must be able to provide a letter from a CPA-certified accountant identifying their business as a social enterprise as per Queensland Government guidelines or be certified with a recognised body (eg. Social Traders, Queensland Social Enterprise Council).

Start-Ups/Sole Traders:

First 12 months of operation or a Sole Trader with less than 5 employees. Must be a Townsville-based business that work to enhance and extend services that improve the quality of life in the community.

Small Businesses:

Townsville-based businesses with between 5 and 50 employees that work to enhance and extend services that improve the quality of life in the community.

Corporates:

Local large-scale businesses or businesses with a statewide/nationwide presence that seek to give back to the community.

Individual:

Individual person who holds their own membership rather than a joint entity. (Please note that we recommend individual members use their personal email, not a work email address on the application)

*All memberships are for 12 months from time of approval.