A Special General Meeting of Arts Access Society Inc (“Arts Access Victoria”) will be held online on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 6 pm.
The purpose of this Special General Meeting is to vote on a special resolution to make amendments to the Arts Access Victoria Rules of Association (“Rules”). The proposed special resolutions are set out below:
Resolution 1
The Rules are to be amended as per the draft provided to members alongside this notice to update the Rule Book in keeping with its legal obligations.
Resolution 2
The Rules are to incorporate an Acknowledgement of Country, as follows, or as otherwise decided by the Members at the Special General Meeting:
“Arts Access Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters within Victoria, on which we work, practice and advocate.
We recognise their continuing connection to their land, waters, and community, and pay our respects to their Elders and all First Nations Elders past and present.
As an organisation, we commit to listening, learning, and walking alongside First Nations peoples, and to continue to support self-determination and just recognition.
We also acknowledge the significant and ongoing contribution of First Nations artists to our community and culture.”
The main intention of the proposed amendments to the Rules is ensure the Rules:
All current members of Arts Access Victoria as at 22 September 2026 are welcome and encouraged to attend the Special General Meeting and will be eligible to vote on the proposed special resolution to amend the Rules. Please note there is only one vote per membership.
If you are unable to attend the Special General Meeting but would still like to vote on the proposed special resolution, current members are entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote. A proxy form is available and must be submitted by 5pm Monday 12 October 2026.
If you have any questions regarding these amendments, please call Joshua Pether (CEO) on 03 9699 8299 in advance of the Special General Meeting.
When: Tuesday 13 October 2026, 6 – 7 pm
Where: Online via Zoom (instructions will be emailed upon RSVP)
Access: Auslan interpreters will be available on screen, Live captioned
RSVP: Please RSVP and specify any access requirements by Tuesday 13 October, 12 pm. You can RSVP via emailing RSVP, filling in the form below, or phone 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice).
Please click this link to download the proxy form [Word Doc 101KB].
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