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Hono mai ki a mātou

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Nau mai, haere mai ki Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa.

We welcome new membership applications throughout the year - join us now to become part of our thriving collective of community-based social service providers.

As a membership-based organisation, SSPA is grounded in the local connections, knowledge and presence of our members, who are working every day throughout all corners of the motu alongside children, rangatahi and whānau. We are committed to continuing to grow a diverse and inclusive membership of organisations and individuals working in community-based social services, or with a connection to this kaupapa. This includes Iwi and Kaupapa Māori social services, Pacific providers, and children’s and social sector NGOs.

Why become a member?

Being part of a thriving national membership organisation, with opportunities to contribute to the collective effort at local, regional and national levels

Whakawhanaungatanga opportunities to hui together with other members kanohi ki te kanohi and online, including at Whakamanawa – The National Social Services Conference

Member discounts to attend our learning and development workshops focused on strengthening social services practice

A copy of every issue of SSPA's flagship magazine, Kia Mauri Ora, plus a 20% discount on additional copies

Weekly SSPA News e-pānui, with curated information to keep you up-to-date with key social sector developments and opportunities

Knowing that SSPA is championing Aotearoa's community-based social services and providing constructive, collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership across the social sector

Having your say and knowing your interests are being advocated for with key decision-makers – including on the issues you want to see change on for children, rangatahi and whānau, but that you don’t necessarily have the capacity to directly advocate on

Invitations to exclusive SSPA member forums and hui on key issues, in real-time

The opportunity to be nominated for tangata whenua and tauiwi roles on our governing body, the SSPA National Executive, providing the chance to influence and shape wider change.

Membership categories & fees

We have a range of membership fees to support inclusive membership. For Full Members, this relates to your organisation’s budget.

Full membership

  • Organisation budget under $250k

    $70
    Per Year

  • Organisation budget between $250k and $1M

    $100
    Per Year

  • Organisation budget between $1M and $10M

    $180
    Per Year

  • Organisation budget over $10M

    $250
    Per Year

Affiliate

  • Individual affiliate member

    $60
    Per Year

  • Student

    $30
    Per Year

Become a member now

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What our members say

We listen closely to what our members say. Here you can see some of their feedback.

“ You’re doing a great job for us, and more organisations in the sector should know about SSPA.
SSPA member
“ Te Ao Māori is infused throughout SSPA's mahi, and SSPA leads from the top with a Te Tiriti o Waitangi model.
SSPA member
“ SSPA is very focused on us as members and supporting us. This is great and different to other membership organisations.
SSPA member
“ Thank you for the encouragement you give us to keep advocating for our local tamariki and whānau.
SSPA member
“ You do a wonderful job of keeping SSPA members updated and involved. It is so much appreciated.
SSPA member

Hōmai tō pātai!

If you have questions about SSPA membership, contact

Rachel Grant

SSPA OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR
office@sspa.org.nz