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Who can join and enjoy a SPUVIC event?

All SPUVIC Puja and Utsav (events) are Sarbojanin and therefore, open to public. We welcome everyone who loves our 'Sanatana Dharma' religion and culture.

Please check SPUVIC event calendar at our website and Facebook page. Just walk in to any upcoming event with your family and friends.

NOTE: You DO NOT need to be a SPUVIC member to attend a SPUVIC event!

Do you want to become a SPUVIC member?

SPUVIC members have specific rights and obligations as well as get private notifications and other services, including:

  • Members have voting rights on all matters and decision-making as well as unrestricted rights to become member of any management and special committees and constitutional bodies.
  • Only members and their children are eligible to perform in cultural programs, art and other competitions and to publish their literary and artistic works in SPUVIC magazine.
  • Only members can participate and apply their skills and passions in organizing various Puja and cultural events, which provides opportunity in making lasting friendship with fellow members.
  • The convenience of paying only one-off subscription per year will allow member family’s participation and enjoyment of all Puja and events.
  • Private notification about upcoming events

So, contact us and become a SPUVIC member today!

How to become a SPUVIC member?

To become a SPUVIC member you must apply for full membership using a prescribed application form. SPUVIC membership is provided on individual person basis. This means each spouse of a family, their parents and each of their children of 18 years and above shall lodge separate applications.

NOTE: If you have adult children, please encourage them to become SPUVIC member and ask them to lodge separate application.

Initial membership fee (joining fee) and subsequent annual renewal fees is A$ 20 per member.

Apply at a SPUVIC event:

Please ask for an application form at any SPUVIC event and fill in and instantly lodge your applications along with membership fees (cash or EFPOS) at our event Information Desk.

NOTE: Non-citizen and non-PR individuals should apply for Associate membership.

Apply remotely using electronic form:

Please follow the few simple steps below:

Step 1:  Download the smart PDF form SF02_Full Member Applicationform.pdf or SF03_Associate Member Application form.pdf  (for non-citizen or non-PR).

Step 2:  Open the file in Adobe Acrobat DC or any other PDF reader.

Step 3:  Read the 1st page that provides information about SPUVIC objectives, founding principles, code of conduct and behaviour and other information.

Step 4:  Fill in the form (questions A1 to B2) and insert “Date of application”.

Step 5:  Please include names of two references (C1 & C2) whom you know are already SPUVIC members. You may add their signatures later at next SPUVIC event, where print copy of your applications will be available.

Step 6:  Save the filled in form and email back to president@spuvic.org OR secretary@spuvic.org

NOTE: Alternatively, print out the form and fill in, sign and add names of two references and their signature (if available) and scan the form and email back to above email address.

Step 7:  Transfer your membership fees to the following SPUVIC account:

  • Account name: Sarbojanin Puja Utsav of Victoria Inc (SPUVIC)
  • BSB: 063234
  • Account no: 11038560

NOTE: In electronic transfer, please add your name in the recipient details.

NOTE: For both spouses (if applicable) you can pay $40 via a single transfer.

How do you know if your application has been accepted?

Acceptance of your application will be notified to you via email. This can take a few days to few weeks depending on the next earliest meeting date of the Management Committee.

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