Social Impact Report 2023 - 2024

Membership Council

Membership is the piece of string that holds everything together

Voices that matter: empowering our members

Membership gives us the power to shape Accelerate’s future. We’re a community driven by collaboration, always focused on improving lives and delivering what matters most. Our Membership Council, made up of colleagues from both business and clinical teams, brings strength through shared understanding and purpose.

A Growing Voice

With representation directly on the Board, our voice has grown, and this year, we’ve welcomed three new members. The Council’s collaborative approach has allowed us to influence key discussions on pay, benefits, sick leave, and life insurance. We also played a significant role in shaping the Staff Survey and guiding the feedback process.

Our members have also had several opportunities to connect and collaborate this year, making a real difference:

  • June 13, 2023
    Partnered with Bikeworks for an event at the Velodrome to promote Legs Matter 2023
  • January 29, 2024
    An all staff development day, themed ‘One team, one voice’ to strategise and prioritise key areas
  • April 25, July 12 and November 9, 2023
    Hosted all staff informal lunches to foster community and open dialogue
  • February 2024
    Membership Council representatives joined the Board Development Day, focusing on strategic developments

Looking Ahead

We’re excited to bring in new members with fresh perspectives, keeping Membership at the heart of our growth and ensuring it continues to make a real impact.

Membership - the facts

3 new members
welcomed to our Membership Council this year, strengthening our voice and influence across Accelerate
4 major collaborative events
which members engaged in, including the "Legs Matter" initiative, the All Staff Development Day, and 3 informal lunches to promote community and dialogue
Board representation for membership
which gives members a stronger voice in decisions around pay, benefits, sick leave and life insurance