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Become a member of Shelter WA and you’ll be joining a strong coalition to ensure everybody has a place to call home.

New members are welcome for 2026/27

When you become a Shelter WA member you are part of a strong, collective voice.  Collectively you help to shape the policy and advocacy agenda and lead the change.

Our members are diverse and include industry, emergency and supported housing; community housing providers; cooperatives; housing, homelessness and tenancy support services; local governments; urban planners and architects; research institutions; academics; and individuals with a dedication and enthusiasm for social and affordable housing and ending homelessness.

At Shelter WA we regularly review member benefits, taking into consideration feedback received from current members. A summary of the current member benefits is listed below the membership options and application process. In addition you will find an option to download the detailed Shelter WA Membership Benefits document that includes detailed benefits for all three tiers of membership.

Our Shelter membership provides us with information and multiple resources, which is of immense value to a small regional housing provider.  Shelter’s work linking community housing organisations during Covid-19 acutely demonstrates their value to the housing and homelessness sectors.

If ever there was a time to join Shelter WA it is now. Responding to WA’s perilous housing system requires a broad and thoughtful response; Shelter WA delivers that and more. Anglicare WA is proud to be a member.

Shelter WA membership connects and builds on the strengths of a community which is determined to find ways to provide homes and provide supports for people less fortunate. It is a privilege to stand beside homeless people to advocate change and with other Shelter WA members to develop solutions.

Shelter has delivered a strong and consistent voice for the community housing sector and provides an invaluable link between housing and homelessness in their advocacy, collaboration and capacity building work.  As large community housing provider, Shelter membership allows us to be part of this voice and to access the bank of knowledge that emerges.

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Download a copy of the current Membership Benefits

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Membership Type

Individual Membership

For people who are interested in housing and homelessness issues or who work in the affordable housing and homelessness sector.

Individual Membership Application Form

Organisational Membership

For ‘not for profit’ agencies such as homelessness service providers, community housing organisations or other agencies whose work touches on housing and homelessness.

Organisational Membership Application Form

Associate Membership

For government agencies, statutory authorities, local governments or ‘for profit’ companies.

Associate Membership Application Form

Membership Fees

Individual Membership

Waged members: $93

Unwaged members: $25

Organisational Membership

Gross annual turnover

  • less than $1m ($435 + GST)
  • $1m – $5m ($1301 + GST)
  • $5m – $15m ($2174 + GST)
  • more than $15m ($2988 + GST)

Associate Membership

Gross annual turnover

  • less than $1m ($397 + GST)
  • $1m – $5m ($1184 + GST)
  • $5m – $15m ($1978 + GST)
  • more than $15m ($2717 + GST)
  • Local Government (to be confirmed for 2026/27)

Current Members – Update Your Membership Details

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How to apply

  1. Access the relevant online form from the options above ie. Individual, Organisational, Associate
  2. Complete the form online and submit your application

What happens next

Upon receiving your membership application, it will be considered as quickly as practicable by the Shelter WA Board for approval as per our Constitution. You will be advised as to the outcome of your application.

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There are so reasons to join us right now. Here’s a summary of member benefit!

  • Complimentary profiling of your organisation’s news, events and programs in our monthly e-newsletter
  • Access to sector specific resources, tools and resources to support your organisation via our Members Hub
  • Regular member alerts to share sector specific information and opportunities
  • Opportunity for nomination and voting rights for the Shelter WA board
  • Exclusive invites to working groups and consultation sessions to shape key industry issues
  • Networking opportunities between community housing/homelessness sector peers and stakeholders
  • Representation at government/public meetings, consultations, task forces and committees
  • Input into government policy development
  • Organisation details listed on the Shelter WA Member Directory
  • 20 per cent savings on Shelter WA training and events
Download a copy of the current Membership Benefits
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