Form Submission:
New Members:
Please fill in the form, sign and scan it and send to Secretary@muhammadiwelfare.org.au
Current Members (Renewal):
Form Submission: Membership & Renewal
Thank you for your continued support on behalf of the MWA Executive Committee.
Benefits of MWA Membership
Joining the Muhammadi Welfare Association (MWA) provides personal growth, community engagement, and organizational influence. Members enjoy educational, social, and governance opportunities, fostering a deeper connection with the community and active participation in its development.
Key Benefits:
1. Educational Opportunities: Access to MWA-linked religious and academic institutions, supporting spiritual and intellectual growth.
2. Facilities and Events: Use of community centers for ceremonies, religious activities, and social gatherings, strengthening community bonds.
3. Priority Access: Members receive priority booking for MWA facilities and events.
4. Governance Participation: Eligible members can vote, serve on the Executive Committee, and shape MWA’s future.
5. Leadership Roles: Opportunities to lead by joining the Executive Committee or sub-committees.
6. Decision-Making Influence: Participate in AGMs and EGMs to vote, voice opinions, and influence key decisions.
7. Honorary Membership: Exceptional contributors may be recognized with honorary membership.
8. Transparency: Access to MWA’s records and financial statements, ensuring informed involvement.
New Members:
Please complete the form, sign, scan, and email it to Secretary@muhammadiwelfare.org.au.
Current Members (Renewal):
Renew the membership for the next financial year (1st July – 30th Jun every year).
The renewal fee is $140 (inclusive of GST).
The deadline is 31st July.
Fee Payment Options:
1. Pay in person to the MWA Treasurer at any MWA event.
2. Transfer online and email the receipt with the form to Treasurer@muhammadiwelfare.org.au.
Bank Details:
Account Name: Muhammadi Welfare
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062471 | Account: 10242515
Your timely renewal ensures MWA can continue serving the community effectively.
Thank you for your support.
Processing:
The membership of MWA is processed and fee are collected as per the relevant MWA Constitution clauses below
4:1 ORDINARY :
| a | The Ordinary membership of the Association will be open to all followers of Ithna Ashri Islam of 18 years of age and over residing for minimum six months in the state of New South Wales with the exception of Honorary members. |
| b | A new member shall not to eligible to vote at the elections of the Executive Committee Membersor Trustees during the first six (6) months of his/her membership |
5. MEMBERSHIP FEE
| 6:1 | The annual subscription of membership fee shall be determined by the General Body. |
| 6:2 | Membership fee shall be valid for the financial year in which it is paid regardless of the time of the year. |
| 5:3 | Upon the non-payment of renewal membership fee by the 31st of July each year. The membership will lapse. In such cases the member may renew the membership at any time by paying all the outstanding dues but will not have the right to vote at an AGM, EGM or Elections for six months from the date of renewal and the membership will be treated as a new member. The secretary will ensure that renewal reminder notices are sent to members at least 30 days prior to expiry of the membership advising them of the conditions as stated in the clause. |
6. MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTANCE
| 6:1 | Application for membership of the Association shall be made to the Secretary on the prescribed form . All applicants must be supported by at least one ordinary member. In all cases the Executive Committee shall inform the applicants in writing of the result of their applications. |
| 6:2 | The Executive Committee shall have the power to accept or reject any application for membership of the Association without assigning any reason. |
| 6:3 | The Executive Committee may require an applicant for the membership of the Association to present himself/ herself to the Executive Committee before his/ her application is approved and membership is confirmed or rejected. |
7. MEMBERSHIP TEMINATION
The termination of membership shall occur due:
| 7:1 | Upon the resignation of member in writing. |
| 7:2 | Upon expulsion from the Association. |
| 7:3 | “Upon being declared mentally ill by competent authorities and agreed upon by the Executive Committee. In such cases the affected member shall automatically become an Associate Member”. |