Membership requirements

Membership requirements

Access information about the RMIT clubs and societies code of conduct, membership conditions and more.

Membership of a club is gained by registering with the club on the RMIT Student Life club administration site and paying the required membership fee which is set by the club. 

RMIT clubs must have a minimum annual financial membership of fifteen (15), of which ten (10) must be RMIT students. If membership size grows to more than fifteen (15) members, clubs must maintain a minimum of 50% current RMIT student members. The club must keep an accurate record of membership, including personal details, contact information, emergency contact details, membership status/expiry date, amount paid and membership number. This is to be done via the RMIT Student Life club administration site.

Club membership is based on a calendar year and is renewed annually. Registration and payment can be made online through the RMIT Student Life club administration site.
 

Membership fees

RMIT Student Life provides opportunities for students, staff, alumni and the general public to participate in sporting and creative opportunities. There must be a focus on engaging with current RMIT students. 

For all clubs, there will be two (2) membership categories: 

  • Current RMIT Students.
  • Non RMIT Students – staff, students from other Universities, members of the public.

Clubs are able to nominate people as honorary and lifetime members. These people will need to register themselves on the RMIT Student Life club administration site but will not be required to make payment. Clubs are to advise the Clubs & Societies Program Coordinator of the names by week 3 of each semester. 

Clubs are able to sell social memberships via the RMIT Student Life club administration site online store but it must be made clear to all new social members they are not able to train, play or compete for the club. The club needs to ensure there are adequate benefits provided for purchasing this type of membership.

Membership guidelines

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There are no requirements on membership fees for RMIT students, clubs can charge what they believe is appropriate, i.e., free, $10 or $100 

If there is a student rate being charged then the non-RMIT student rates should still be at least 50% more than RMIT students. If the RMIT student membership is $0, then the non-student rate should be at least $20.

There is no guarantee funding provided by RMIT Student Life will continue so clubs need to ensure they can be self-sufficient.

Find essential information regarding the management of under-18 club members on our under 18s and child safety club resource page. 

Membership expiry dates

RMIT requirements dictate all full year club memberships expire at the end of each calendar year. Semester memberships either expire on June 30 or December 31. Clubs are not able to sell memberships that cover two (2) separate calendar years. 
 

Membership conditions

Clubs must inform members of their membership entitlements upon joining the club. This includes the conditions of membership, insurance, cancellation and refund policies. It is recommended clubs do this via an information sheet or email given to members when they join their club. 

The minimum age for members to join a club is 16. If the club accepts members under the age of 18, they must abide by guidelines as detailed on our under 18s and child safety club resource page. 

Clubs must report any and all new members who are under the age of 18 to the Clubs & Societies Program Coordinator.
 

Collection and storage of personal information

Clubs must only collect necessary information in order to fulfil their functions and activities in a safe and secure manner. The information will only be used for the intended purpose for which it was collected and it will be disclosed only as required by law. 

Clubs must take appropriate measures to ensure the security of all members personal, medical and financial information. The  RMIT Student Life club administration site is password protected, clubs should work with the Clubs & Societies Program Coordinator to ensure only approved people have access to club members personal information.
 

Code of Conduct 

When joining a club, all members should be aware of the following documents:

Club commitment statement

As a member of a club, society or collective at RMIT, I acknowledge that all members of our community have the right to feel safe and I commit to:

I acknowledge that all members of our community have the right to feel safe and I commit to:

  • behave in an ethical, respectful and inclusive way
  • voice concerns about unacceptable behaviour
  • never bully, sexually assault or harass, victimise or discriminate against another person
  • act with integrity as a member of the university community and representative of RMIT University
  • support a Child Safe culture by ensuring young people under 18 are offered protection from harm and support to access all of the opportunities available to them
  • respect RMIT property and the property of others.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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