Our Community
Want to learn more about becoming an Araluen member?
Who are Araluen’s members and what is their role?
Araluen’s membership is made up of our participants, past and present families and carers, former staff and former board members and others from the wider community. Together, our members bring a broad, valuable range of experience, skills, and perspectives, and often, a strong and heart-felt personal connection with the organisation. As Araluen continues to evolve in a dynamic and challenging sector, a diverse and actively involved membership can help shape our future.
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Membership is by application, including a personal statement indicating the nature of your interest and the expected benefits to both the applicant and Araluen should the application be approved.
If you’re interested in becoming a member or learning more, please complete this Expression of interest form. We’ll be in touch to explain what’s involved and guide you through the next steps.
Araluen Membership – Expression of interest
Important Dates 2025: Araluen Day Services
| Monday 6th January 2025 | All support service participants and staff return |
| Friday 27 January 2025 | CLOSED: Australian Day public holiday |
| Monday 10th March 2025 | CLOSED: Labour Daty public holiday |
| Friday 18th April 2025 | CLOSED: Good Friday public holiday |
| Monday 21st April 2025 | CLOSED: Easter Monday public holiday |
| Friday 25th April 2025 | CLOSED: Anzac Day public holiday |
| Monday 9th June 2025 | CLOSED: King’s Birthday public holiday |
| September 2025 (date tbc) | Friday before AFL Grand Final (closed if public holiday is confirmed) |
| Tuesday 4th November 2025 | CLOSED: Melbourne Cup Day |
| Friday 19th December 2025 | Last day for day services in 2025 |
| Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 3rd January 2025 | Support Services annual leave |
| Monday 6th January 2025 | All support service participants and staff return |
Upcoming Events
Watch this space for events and activities for 2025.