Membership
Becoming a member of TOCAH means helping preserve and share the rich stories, history, and heritage of country Australia. Whether you’re researching your roots, contributing your own memories, or supporting our work behind the scenes, membership connects you with a community that values the past and works together to keep it alive for future generations.
Becoming a member of Treasury of Country Australian History Inc (TOCAH) is about more than belonging — it’s about access, contribution, and connection to a growing national story.
Access to a growing national collection
Members receive privileged access to TOCAH’s expanding collection of regional, rural and remote Australian history, including:
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Recorded oral histories and interviews
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Personal and family stories from across country Australia
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Photographs, documents, and historical records
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Research relating to rural industries, communities, and ways of life
As the collection grows, so does the value of membership.
Early access to new content
Members are among the first to:
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View newly published stories and interviews
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Access new podcast episodes and archival material
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Receive updates on major additions to the TOCAH Collection
This ensures members stay closely connected to the ongoing work of preserving Australia’s country history.
Opportunity to share your story
Members may apply to have their own stories — or those of their families and communities — recorded and preserved for posterity. This includes:
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Oral history interviews
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Written submissions
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Photographs and personal records
Your lived experience becomes part of Australia’s shared historical record.
Opportunities to get involved
Membership opens the door to active participation in TOCAH’s work, including:
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Assisting with story collection and interviews
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Participating in historical research
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Contributing skills in writing, archiving, technology, or community engagement
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Supporting outreach across regional, rural and remote communities
Members choose how involved they wish to be — from quiet supporters to hands-on contributors.
Regular updates and communications
Members receive updates on:
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TOCAH projects and milestones
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Newly recorded stories and features
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Opportunities to contribute, collaborate, or participate
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Events, initiatives, and future plans
These communications keep members connected to both the people and the progress behind the organisation.
Supporting a lasting legacy
Perhaps the most meaningful benefit of all: knowing your membership directly supports the preservation of stories that might otherwise be lost.
By becoming a member, you help ensure that the resilience, ingenuity, and everyday lives of country Australians are recognised, respected, and remembered — now and into the future.
TOCAH membership is not transactional. It is participatory, purposeful, and enduring.
Join or Renew Your TOCAH Membership
Becoming a member of Treasury of Country Australian History Inc (TOCAH) is a simple but meaningful way to support the preservation of Australia’s regional, rural and remote stories — and to be part of a growing national effort to ensure these voices are not lost.
Whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your existing membership, your support directly enables TOCAH’s work.
Membership Fees
TOCAH offers three annual membership categories:
Individual Membership
For individuals who value Australia’s country history and wish to support its preservation.
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Support the preservation of regional, rural and remote Australian history
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Receive TOCAH newsletters and project updates
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Early access to selected stories, interviews and historical features
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Invitations to TOCAH events (online and in-person where available)
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Opportunity to contribute personal or family history
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Acknowledgement as a supporting member of TOCAH
Family Membership
For families who want to support TOCAH together, including the preservation of shared family stories and histories.
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All Single Membership benefits
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Ability to contribute multiple family stories or histories
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Guidance on preserving family photographs and records
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Invitations for family members to participate in TOCAH activities
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Recognition of your family as supporters of historical preservation
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Access to family-focused heritage resources and tips
All memberships run annually from 1 July to 30 June.
Joining or renewing is easy
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New members can complete the membership form below
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Existing members can use the same form to renew their membership
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Simply select your membership type and submit your details
Once your application is received, your membership will be processed and confirmed.
More than membership — it’s participation
TOCAH members may choose to:
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Share their own stories or family histories
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Contribute photographs or historical material
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Assist with research, recording, or community engagement
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Support TOCAH quietly as a sustaining member
There is no obligation to participate beyond membership — involvement is always your choice.
Thank you for supporting Australia’s country stories
By joining or renewing today, you are helping ensure that the resilience, ingenuity, and lived experiences of regional, rural and remote Australians are preserved with care, respect, and integrity.
Your membership is a contribution to memory, understanding, and legacy.