Families, Members and Carers

Family and Carers

Family members and carers of the people we support are an important part of the overall Sunnyfield team. We encourage all family members and carers to become a Member of Sunnyfield so your family can contribute to the quality of care for not only your loved one, but for everyone at Sunnyfield. 

What is Sunnyfield Membership?

A member can be a parent/relative/guardian of a person we support receiving services from Sunnyfield and whose membership application is approved by the Board of Directors.  Members have a voice in the direction and management of the Sunnyfield organisation with voting rights at the Sunnyfield Annual General Meeting (AGM). For further information regarding the rules and regulations of membership, please click here to see Section 7 of the Sunnyfield Constitution.

Why become a member?

A member receives the following benefits: 

  • Voting rights at Sunnyfield's AGM 
  • Sunnyfield Matters – quarterly newsletter 
  • Access to Sunnyfield Members Auxiliary

Interested in Membership?

    Please contact:

    Demelza O'Keefe
    Management Assistant to the CFO/Company Secretary
    Ph: (02) 8977 8807
    Email:     d.okeefe@sunnyfield.org.au

    Or download a membership form here.

    A place for members to stay in touch

    The Sunnyfield Members Auxiliary blog is a place for members to stay in touch with one another and to make sure that important matters relevant to Sunnyfield and intellectual disability are widely and fairly publicised, and is controlled entirely by the members, and not by Sunnyfield staff.

    Members meet regularly, typically every two months, and frequently arrange for presentations to be made by politicians, experts & VIPs.  Topics cover Wills & Trusts, Guardianship & Powers of Attorney, Self Managed Care, Accommodation & Independent Living. You can ask for special subjects relevant to disability to be explored as well. At present there are Auxiliary groups operating in the Allambie/Chatswood area and the Central Coast.

    To enter the Sunnyfield Auxiliary blog please click here.

    Being a family founded organisation, Sunnyfield understands the importance of not only supporting the person with a disability, but also working with the families and carers to ensure they have access to the information they need to support their family member, and stay informed of all news from within the sector. 

    We have therefore produced reports and updates to best support you stay informed and updated on all items relating to the sector and Sunnyfield. Please click here to go to the various publications prepared by Sunnyfield.