Small business support for all Healesville traders
Join our regular meetings to engage in vibrant discussions, share innovative ideas, and build valuable connections with fellow business owners who contribute to the success of Healesville's local economy. By uniting under the Healesville Traders Association’s umbrella, you gain a platform for collaboration and contribute to the collective growth and prosperity of our vibrant business community.
Inclusive membership to support small businesses
The Healesville Traders Association welcomes ABN holders conducting business from the 3777 Yarra Ranges postcode. Our membership structure provides three levels, each designed with a tiered fee structure to guarantee affordability and accessibility for businesses of all scales. We ensure every member, irrespective of their membership tier, benefits from representation and unwavering support from the Healesville Traders Association.
Memberships to access business support services
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Physical Commercial Businesses
$150.00 per annum
To be eligible for this membership, your business must operate within the 3777 postcode and engage in retail sales, goods hire, or provide goods or services from commercial premises.
Benefits include:
Voting rights
Eligibility to be voted onto the Management Committee
A listing on the Healesville Traders Association local business directory
Newsletter updates, information and resources
Invitations to attend members-only networking and professional learning events.
Opportunities to collaborate on marketing initiatives
Participation in shaping the advocacy initiatives of Healesville Traders
Opportunities to advocate for the streetscape and business development of the Healesville business precincts
Initiatives to engage and increase local tourism and visitors to the area
Benefit from Healesville Traders partner programs
Benefits from digital initiatives fostering community-to-business connections.
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Online and Mobile Businesses
$75.00 per annum
To be eligible for this membership, your business must operate within the 3777 postcode, conduct most of its business via the Internet or not have physical retail premises to direct business.
Benefits include:
Voting rights
Eligibility to be voted onto the Management Committee
A listing on the Healesville Traders Association local business directory
Newsletter updates, information and resources
Invitations to attend members-only networking and professional learning events.
Opportunities to collaborate on marketing initiatives
Participation in shaping the advocacy initiatives of Healesville Traders
Benefits from Healesville Traders partner programs
Benefits from digital initiatives fostering community-to-business connections.
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Not-for-Profit Businesses
Free
To be eligible for this membership, your business must operate within the 3777 postcode, be registered as a Not-For-Profit organisation through ASIC, and refrain from deriving profit from its members or stakeholders.
Benefits include:
A listing on the Healesville Traders Association local business directory
Newsletter updates, information and resources
Invitations to attend members-only networking and professional learning events.
Opportunities to collaborate on marketing initiatives
Participation in shaping the advocacy initiatives of Healesville Traders
Benefit from Healesville Traders partner programs
Benefits from digital initiatives fostering community-to-business connections.
Join us in building a resilient and interconnected business community where the strength of each small business contributes to the prosperity of all.
Eight reasons to join the Healesville Traders Association
Member Advocacy
Networking events
Collaborative Marketing
Community Engagment
Training and Workshops
Partnerships
Digital Initiatives
Information Hub
How to join in 3 steps
Visit the 'Join' page on our website.
Complete the form, select your membership type, and submit your application.
Our Business Engagement Officer will contact you to verify and approve your membership.
Pay your annual membership fee through the provided instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions:
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The structured membership levels are based on your business type to ensure everyone gets fair treatment. Some of our business support services, like advocacy or marketing, may benefit businesses with physical premises more than those running online. The Healesville Traders Association also backs Not-For-Profits (NFPs) supporting our community and provides free membership to all NFPs in the 3777 area.
If you operate from a commercial premises, your membership level is Retail and Commercial Businesses.
If you operate your business online or do not have retail premises, your membership level is Online and Mobile Businesses.
If your business is a registered NFP, your membership level is Not-For-Profit.
If you are still not sure which membership level is best for your business, please feel free to contact us.
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Yes, the Healesville Traders Association Membership is usually tax deductible, but please discuss it with your accountant first.
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The Healesville Traders Association represents and promotes businesses, specifically in the 3777 postcode, covering Healesville, Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Castella, Mount Toolebewong and Toolangi. We encourage membership from anyone with an ABN operating from this postcode.
If you're in a different area, please review the Yarra Valley Council website for other Trade Associations for your location.
If your business is based elsewhere but operates within the 3777 postcode, you may be eligible for the Online and Mobile Business membership.