CPD Hours: N/A
Cost: FREE - Registration opens 30 September 2026
Member Foundations is a cornerstone of our Association Member Training program, designed to empower members with the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in union life.
This is two-day training with an 9am registration for 9.30am start, 5pm close.
Course Dates: Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December 2026
Across two engaging days, participants will explore:
- Union Values & Collective Power
- History & Legislation
- Democracy in Action
- Planning for Action
This course is the ideal starting point for new activists and a valuable opportunity for experienced members to reflect and strengthen their skills. Join us to build a foundation for meaningful union involvement and collective action.
ARE YOU A METROPOLITAN / NON-METROPOLITAN MEMBER?
If you reside more than 50 kilometres from the meeting venue, you are considered as a non-metropolitan member.
If you reside 50 kilometres or less from 50 O’Dea Avenue, Waterloo you are a metropolitan member.
However, should you have any concerns or queries regarding this qualification, please contact Administration on (02) 8595 1234.
To ensure your preferences are accommodated, members are asked to return requests for flights and accommodation as soon as possible.
FLIGHTS
NSWNMA has a ‘best fare of the day’ policy. This means if a better fare is available on another carrier at the similar time the lower fare option will be booked for the required journey. Example, if you request a flight with Qantas and there is a lower fare at a similar time on Rex, the lower fare will be booked.
Please note: that cancellations and changes to flights incur added costs for the Association.
ACCOMMODATION
If you reside more than 50 kilometres from the meeting venue, you are considered eligible for accommodation. Should you have any concerns or queries regarding this qualification, please contact Administration on (02) 8595 1234.
Accommodation is booked at RYDGES Sydney Central, 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills. Check in time: 2pm; Check out time: 11am.
If nominating a member with whom you wish to share accommodation, please check that they are attending Association Member Training and is in agreement with this arrangement. If no booking form is received by the member you nominate to share with, another member will be allocated to the room.
On check in, members will be asked to provide their credit card for a pre-authorisation to cover any personal expenses.
IMPORTANT: All metropolitan/non- metropolitan members who have requested a single room, single room supplement and/or request additional nights, will need to provide the Association with pre-payment. Credit card details need to be provided at the time of booking, please complete the credit card section on the booking form; cards will be charged, 14 days prior to training date.
TRADE UNION LEAVE
Under the Public Health System (Cl. 54 C (ii)) and Crown Employees Award (Cl.55.1.2), Trade Union Leave is available to use to attend this course. Please contact the Association if you have any issues with accessing this leave, or if you have any other queries regarding this training course.
