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Membership Information

You have selected the Retail Member – Plus membership level.

You are applying for Retail Membership – Plus.

Our plus is an advanced retail membership supports emerging and established, micro and SME retail businesses who are looking to grow. Our paid members need the benefits of member certification as an Aboriginal-owned retail business and a higher level of member service. Paid members can contribute to the governance of the organisation and have access to greater promotional, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Applications are reviewed in batches, typically monthly. Please allow 4 weeks before following up. Additional information may be requested, and the Board may reject or request alternate documents.

If approved, you’ll receive an email with access to your member profile. You’ll then need to select your preferred membership level, complete your business directory listing (subject to approval) and pay any membership fees. We will then review your new directory listing and send it live.

Membership is granted per registered business name (not ABN). You may apply separately for each business name you hold. Membership fee discounts are available for each additional retail business you own.

The price for membership is $195.00 now.

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Account Information

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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Core Business Details

BUSINESS LOGO – Please add busines logo file as a square image – no larger than 300x300mm. Note: Logo will be shown in a round container – so please ensure there is adequate space around the logo for the full logo to be shown in square file format

Business name

The applicant’s registered business name.

Business Logo

Please upload your logo in .jpg, .jpeg or .png format. Keep the file size under 1MB.

ABN number

Website URL

Website URL’s must include http:// or https:// in the listing for the URL to link to your website.

Business email

Business phone number

Add business phone number as 0400 XXX XXX OR +61 400 XXX XXX

Business Address

To comply with ORIC regulations when applying for ARA membership, your main business street address where you run your main business operations is required in this field.

Street address

Note: Member street address – field 1 will not show publically on member profiles.

Street address 2

If you have one, add your retail storefront address in this field. This street address field will show on the member directory. (This field is not mandatory)

City/Town/Suburb

Postal code

State

Additional Retail Details

Wholesale URL

Select your product categories

Click in the field to open the list, then choose your product categories one at a time. Your selections will appear in your directory profile.

Product image

This is your MAIN PRODUCT IMAGE that represents your business and products. NOTE: If you DO NOT have a FEATURED listing – this image will not show on the directory. Please upload one quality LANDSCAPE image (preferably 16:9 ratio) of a hero product you sell. We accept .jpg, .jpeg, .png and .heic files. Please ensure the file is under 5MB in size.

Business Structure + Ownership

Owner 1 details

Please include all the following details:
– Full name
– Email
– % of ownership

Owner 2 details

Please include all the following details:
– Full name
– Email
– % of ownership

Owner 3 details

Please include all the following details:
– Full name
– Email
– % of ownership

If the business has more than three owners, please add them all into this field.

Supporting Documents

For Retail Membership – Please provide a Membership Certificate and/or a Confirmation of Aboriginality for the majority of business owners. We cannot process your application for business certification unless you provide EITHER a Supply Nation or Chamber membership certificate or Confirmation of Aboriginality. For Retailer Member – Individual – Please provide as many documents as available. For Service Member Directory listing – this section is optional.

Membership certificate

A current and valid certificate of membership of any of the business networks listed above. You only need to provide one.
If you are a member of Supply Nation, you can email them at info@supplynation.org.au to request a duplicate certificate. Note: This field is MANDATORY. If you are NOT a member of a Chamber or Supply Nation, you are will need to upload a file such as your confirmation here to ensure the form will be accepted. This file must be under 2MB.

Confirmation of Aboriginality – Owner 1

If you do not provide a membership certificate above, you will need to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality from your RAP/Land Council or an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) for the majority of Aboriginal owners of the business. Note: This field is MANDATORY. If you are submitting a certificate from a Chamber or Supply Nation, you are will need to upload a file such as your certificate here also to ensure the form will be accepted. This file must be under 2MB.

Confirmation of Aboriginality – Owner 2

Confirmation of Aboriginality – Owner 3

Not-for-profit details

If your business is owned by a not-for-profit, please provide information on the registration of the entity eg. the ORIC or ASIC

Additional documentation

Other evidence such as work history, genealogies, letters of support (if the above documents are not able to be provided at the time of application). We may contact you for further information if we cannot verify information provided in a timely manner.

Directory Listing – Overview (All Retailer Members & Service Directory Listing)

This is a short blurb about your business. For Retail Member – Standard: please add no more than six lines. For Retail Member – Plus: please add no more than ten lines.

Short business summary

This text will appear in your listing on the main business directory results page. Use it to give visitors a brief overview of your business and what it does. Keep it concise.

eg. Warrakai Goods is a retail brand specialising in high-quality lifestyle products that celebrate local design and sustainability. From handcrafted homewares and eco-friendly skincare to unique gifts and apparel, we focus on curating collections that tell a story and connect people through culture, creativity, and community. Our products are available online, through select stockists, and in our Sydney store and we’re committed to ethical sourcing and supporting regional makers wherever possible. Maximum 250 characters.

Business image

This is your BUSINESS image – it is the HERO or MAIN image on the Directory. FOR STANDARD LISTINGS – It should be EITHER your best LIFESTYLE or PRODUCT image. FOR FEATURED LISTINGS – It should be your best BUSINESS or LIFESTYLE image, that represents your business or an image of your business shopfront, operations. Please upload one LANDSCAPE (preferably 16:9 ratio) image of your business to appear in your listing on the main business directory results page. We accept .jpg, .jpeg, .png and .heic files. Please ensure the file is under 5MB in size.

Directory Listing Overview

Business summary

Business Tagline

Add a key tagline – that sums up your business eg. ‘Sustainable Clothing for Mob’

Directory Featured Listing – Long Business Description

For Retail Member – Plus – This is a extended blurb about your business. YOU MUST ADD A LONGER BLURB of 10-20 lines. You can add KEY FEATURES in dot points here also.

Longer business description

This information will show on your profile page. Keep the content succinct and easy to follow.

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