By becoming a member of the Black African Australian Nurses Association (BAANA), you affirm your commitment to our Preamble, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Aims, and Tagline: “From Silence to Solidarity: Advancing Justice, Empowering Voice, and Promoting Social Cohesion in Nursing.” You agree to the following terms:
- Professional Empowerment & Integrity: Provide accurate professional qualifications, registration details, and documentation for verification, upholding the highest standards of nursing practice and BAANA’s commitment to epistemic justice and cultural safety.
- Advocacy & Solidarity: Actively contribute to dismantling systemic racism, institutional exclusion, and workplace discrimination, amplifying Black African nurses’ voices from silence to solidarity in alignment with our mission.
- Code of Conduct & Ubuntu Principles: Maintain professionalism, mutual respect, dignity, and empathy in all interactions, embedding anti-racist frameworks and Ubuntu-inspired values to foster social cohesion and collective well-being.
- Mentorship, Networking & Leadership: Participate in or support mentorship programs, safe spaces, and leadership development initiatives that nurture resilience, belonging, and equitable career progression for Black African nurses.
- Research, Policy & Community Engagement: Support critical research, policy reform, and community-led initiatives that expose epistemic injustice and promote equitable health outcomes, cultural inclusion, and structural transformation.
- Membership Obligations: Pay any applicable fees promptly; engage in BAANA activities with accountability; and refrain from conduct that undermines our vision of a racism-free, inclusive healthcare system.
- Suspension & Termination: BAANA may suspend or terminate membership for violations of these terms, failure to uphold our values, or actions that perpetuate marginalisation, silencing, or discrimination.
Read the full BAANA Member Terms and Privacy Policy for details. Your membership embodies our collective journey toward justice, voice, and solidarity.
