Become a member

IHC’s mission is to advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

Who can become a member of IHC?

Anyone who supports IHC’s philosophy and policies can become a member of IHC.

What does it cost?

Annual membership is $5 per individual member and a three-year membership is $15 per individual member.

Individual memberships are the only membership we offer, we don’t offer joint or family memberships.

You can join to be an IHC member at any time of the year but please note our membership year is 1 July to 30 June.

What your membership means to IHC

Through your membership IHC can:

• Involve people with intellectual disabilities, their families and every New Zealander who is interested in how we run our organisation and what we do.
• Provide services and support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families that government doesn’t provide.
• Stand up for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities: when we make submissions to government, speak to the media and when you tell others about what we do.

Benefits of IHC Membership

As a member you can:

• Attend and vote at the IHC Annual General Meeting
• Receive our quarterly magazine, Strong Voices – IHC’s magazine (stories, news and views)
• Be a supporter of our advocacy campaigns and submissions
• Be invited to be part of IHC Forums and local events
• Be invited to contribute to local fundraising events
• Have the opportunity to be part of your local IHC Association.

If you would like to become an IHC member you can join below or call us toll free on 0800 442 442 and ask to speak to our Member and Relationship Manager, or email: membership@ihc.org.nz.