LINK HERE to Benefits website and First Aid Courses

Benefits of membership

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

TRAINING

  • Driver Training and Assessment at greatly subsidised rates for all members. (Basic & Advanced)
  • Chainsaw training at subsidised rates for members.
  • Chemcert Courses at subsidised rates
  • First Aid Certificate at subsidised rates for all members and their families. (Basic & Remote)
  • Driver Awareness Facilitator Workshops helping club trainers keep up to date.

ACCESS

  • Access to our " Straps Up High" program, helping Zoos in ACT, NSW and SEQ.
  • Exclusive access to The Glen and Dingo Dell camping areas. Three more parks currently being worked on for access for our members.
  • Access to National Parks and Wildlife VIP portal under the Association banner for better opportunities and greater rewards.
  • Access to the Conditional vehicle registration scheme (CVS) in NSW and currently working on access for ACT members.
  • State Forest Permits are paid each year to allow all affiliated clubs to access forests without charge. (dated vehicle sticker is proof of membership).

DISCOUNTS

  • 5% discount with Club 4X4 Insurance, log in to find the discount code (T&Cs apply) (The code is in the members only section).
  • Health Fund discounts with NIB, Medibank and Bupa
  • Various discounts announced in newsletter each month

EVENTS

  • 4WD Jamboree, which has recently been resurrected.
  • Camp Oven Cook Off, Inaugural event 2021.
  • 4WD and Adventure Show held annually in Sydney, all affiliated clubs can exhibit free of charge in our Clubs area. Members can volunteer and gain free entry on the day. This show is owned by the members of 4WD NSW and ACT INC.

COMMUNICATION

  • Monthly Newsletters
  • Bimonthly VP Lounge Zoom meetings (every odd month) open to interested clubs that want to discuss issues in their club or region.
  • Quarterly meetings open to all clubs delegates.
  • Professional office support. Staff available Monday to Friday at our Seven Hills NSW location.
  • www.4wdnow.com
  • https://benefits.4wdnow.com/
  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/4wdnow (Public Page)
  • Seven Regional Facebook groups for local information (members only)

INSURANCE

  • Insurance for members, Certificate of Currency issued to all clubs each year. | Association Liability | General & Public Liability | Member to Member Inclusion | Volunteer Workers Personal Accident.
  • Insurance cover available for unusual Club events under our umbrella policy at cost price.
  • Our Insurance policies are posted on our website each year for peace of mind (members only section)

REPRESENTATION

  • Ministers Advisory Council (MAC)  Position - Council Member held by Craig Thomas (4WD NSW/ACT).  A voice directly to the Environment Minister and decision makers within that dept.
  • Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) Position - Several across our regions. A voice at local level on local matters.
  • Membership of Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs (ACMC). Position - President held by Craig Thomas (4WD NSW/ACT). Access to Conditional Vehicle Registration in NSW (CVS or Club Rego). Influence with government depts because of the membership of over 300 000. Influence via our seat on the National Road Safety Council.
  • Member of Vehicle Standards Working groups (VSWG). (Transport for NSW). Currently working on GCM and GVM and Brake Testing Manuals. Recently completed the Aftermarket Lights and Suspension Manuals.
  • Membership of Australian Automobile Aftermarket Association (AAAA). Seat on the committee for NSW/ACT/QLD issues - Craig Thomas (4WD NSW/ACT).

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

  • MOU with NSW National Parks. Access to National Parks and their volunteer projects through the VIP portal. Rangers are restricted on "unofficial" arrangements with Clubs.
  • MOU with Forest Corp NSW. Access to State Forest for volunteer projects.