MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
THE ASSOCIATION
The National Capital Attractions Association Inc. (NCAA) is the industry association
representing tourist attractions within Canberra and the surrounding region. The
Association has 50 members, and a full list of the current members is included in your
information pack.
The Association’s mission is to promote the National Capital’s attractions, and we aim to
work collaboratively as the peak body for Canberra attractions, to increase visitation to the
attractions, and to provide a forum for information sharing, discussing issues and
networking.
The Association is active in lobbying for the attractions sector with Government and other
bodies, as well as promoting the national attractions through events, promotion, and
publications. The NCAA has an Executive and Committee representing a wide cross
section of attractions, and employs a part time secretariat to assist members and the
Association.
MEMBERSHIP
There are three categories of membership (all are for financial years):
Attractions - for all attractions operating from one site;
Associate – for tourism organisations not necessarily attractions;
Umbrella Organisations – for attractions operating from more than one site; and
Kindred Associations – for kindred ACT and region tourism industry associations.
ATTRACTIONS MEMBERSHIP
Who can apply to join in this category?
This membership is for all attractions operating from one site.
Benefits
Participation in monthly Association meetings, including voting rights;
Inclusion in the Association’s Canberra Passport;
Participation in at least four industry events / trade shows each year;
Participation in the National Capital Education Tourism activities and promotional
material;
Inclusion in the NCAA website
Inclusion in the NCAA CLASH Calendar (our calendar of all events in Canberra)
National Capital Attractions Association Inc.
(POST) PO Box 3436, Manuka, ACT 2603
(PH / FAX) (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
(WEB) www.nationalattractions.com.au
(ABN) 19 360 024 806
Cross association and industry organisation representation;
Representation on the Tourism Industry Council (ACT and Region) Board;
Representation in industry forums and with government agencies.
Cost
Attractions Fee (1st July 2010 to 30th June 2011)
Membership $880 per year (GST inc.), pro-rata for part year
Association Brochure
For a further annual fee (contact NCAA Secretariat for current fee), members may
be represented in the NCAA brochure. This is the ACT tourism industry’s premier
promotional brochure and currently contains over 30 attractions as well as other
industry services. Up to 100,000 copies are distributed annually through a wide
range of sites, events and other distribution channels. Preparation of artwork for
new entries in the brochure may also attract an additional one-off charge.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Who can apply to join in this category?
This membership is for organisations, not necessarily attractions, to join the Association.
Membership is made by way of a supporting document to the application forms outlining
how the associate member will optimise the work of the NCAA and describing the linkages
an affiliation will produce. Examples of associate members might be bus/taxi
organisations, festivals or events.
Benefits
Benefits are as for Attractions memberships, except for (unpaid) inclusion in the passport
and voting rights at Association meetings.
Cost
Associate Fee (1st July 2010 to 30th June 2011)
Membership $880 per year (GST inc.), pro-rata for part year
UMBRELLA ORGANISATIONS MEMBERSHIP
Who can apply to join in this category?
This membership is for attractions holding Attraction membership and which operate from
more than one site. By joining as Umbrella organisations, these attractions can include
other sites within their organisation in their membership. One example is the Department
National Capital Attractions Association Inc.
(POST) PO Box 3436, Manuka, ACT 2603
(PH / FAX) (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
(WEB) www.nationalattractions.com.au
(ABN) 19 360 024 806
of Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS), which operates from a number of sites
including Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Namadgi National Park.
Benefits
Benefits are as above for Attractions membership. Note that Umbrella Members have one
vote only at meetings, and will receive only one copy of all distributions from the
Secretariat.
Cost
Umbrella Organisations Fee (1st July 2010 to 30th June 2011)
Primary Organisation Attractions membership as above
For each additional site covered $75.00 (GST inc.)
KINDRED ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Who can apply to join in this category?
This membership is for kindred ACT and region tourism industry organisations.
Benefits
Kindred Association Members may, where appropriate, be involved in all activities of the
NCAA.
Cost
Kindred Associations Fee
Membership $ Nil, however membership is subject to
reciprocal membership rights being
established
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in joining the Association, please complete the enclosed application
form and submit it to the address listed below. Applicants need to be nominated and
seconded by existing members. All applications for membership are considered by the
Association Committee.
TAX INVOICES
NCAA issues a Tax Invoice for membership fees when an application has been accepted.
Do not send a payment with your application.
National Capital Attractions Association Inc.
(POST) PO Box 3436, Manuka, ACT 2603
(PH / FAX) (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
(WEB) www.nationalattractions.com.au
(ABN) 19 360 024 806
PRIVACY
The NCAA will only use information provided to the Association, or collected by the
Association, in the course of performing its obligations under the membership agreement,
or specific projects as and when required. The NCAA will take all reasonable steps to
ensure that any personal information (such as email addresses) will not be disclosed
without the member’s consent.
The NCAA will comply with the Information Privacy Principles applying to Associations
under the Privacy Act, 1988.
CONTACTS
For all membership enquiries contact Kathryn Scobie, the Association Secretariat (contact
details below) or the NCAA President, Trish Kirkland on phone (02) 6208 5305.
NCAA Secretariat
PO Box 3436, Manuka ACT 2603
Email: secretariat@nationalattractions.com.au
Phone/Fax: (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
National Capital Attractions Association Inc.
(POST) PO Box 3436, Manuka, ACT 2603
(PH / FAX) (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
(WEB) www.nationalattractions.com.au
(ABN) 19 360 024 806
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership type:
Attractions Membership Umbrella Organisations Membership
Associate Membership Kindred Association Membership
I, ………………………………………………………...………………………………………
(full name of organisations representative)
of ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(name of organisation applying for membership)
.......................................................................................…………………………………………
(organisation address)
Phone: ……………………...…......….…….…. Fax: ………...….……...…….……………….
E-mail: …………………………….…………………………………………….………………
hereby apply to become a member of the above named Incorporated Association. In the event of
my admission as a member, I agree to be bound by the rules of the Association for the time being
in force.
........................................……..………………….……….. .......................................................
(Signature of applicant’s representative) (date)
NOMINATED BY:
I, …………………………….…….……… of …………………………………………………
(full name) (organisation name)
a member of the Association, nominate the applicant, who is personally known to me, for the
membership of the Association.
........................................……..………………….……….. .......................................................
(Signature of proposer) (date)
I, …………………………….…….……… of …………………………………………………
(full name) (organisation name)
a member of the Association, second the nomination of the applicant, who is personally known to
me, for membership of the Association.
........................................……..………………….……….. .......................................................
(Signature of seconder) (date)
National Capital Attractions Association Inc.
(POST) PO Box 3436, Manuka, ACT 2603
(PH / FAX) (02) 6278 7785 or 1800 007 939
(WEB) www.nationalattractions.com.au
(ABN) 19 360 024 806