ARNA

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Guidelines for Affiliation of Nursing Organisations with the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association

The following guidelines were developed to allow a formal method of granting affiliation to nursing organisations wishing to seek affiliation with the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association (ARNA). Nursing organisations are requested to:
1	Apply in writing to ARNA.
2	Lodge a copy of their aims and objectives with ARNA.
3	Provide minutes and/or annual reports on a regular basis for tabling at Executive Council Meetings.
4	Indicate their willingness to act as a resource organisation for ARNA where appropriate and necessary.

ARNA’s obligations are as follows:
1	Provide formal approval at the first Executive Council following receipt of the application.
2	Provide written permission to the organisation following Executive Council deliberations.
3	Place the name of the organisation on the affiliated organisation list of the Executive agenda and table information as received.
4	Provide newsletters, annual reports and continuing education programs to the organisation.
5	Place the name of the organisation on the official invitation list for events, AGMs, conferences, etc.
6	To consult with the organisation on matters concerning the nursing specialty that the organisation represents.

It should be noted that:
1	Following written approval of affiliation the organisation shall have the right to publicise the affiliation. However, no use of the ARNA logo will be permitted.
2	Affiliated organisations would have no automatic rights to membership.
3	No affiliation fee will be charged.

Criteria: Affiliation will be granted to organisations provided that:
1	They can show clarity of professional nursing purpose and that the aims and objectives of the organisation are congruent with those of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association.
2	There is evidence of organisation. This could be shown by minutes, evidence of an annual general meeting and election of office bearers, and regular meetings.
3	A regular review (each five years) occurs to ensure that the affiliated organisation remains viable.
4	Continuing affiliation is at the discretion of the ARNA Executive and the Executive of the affiliated organisation, and may be withdrawn by either body after written notification.