Membership Types

There are three membership types in the Dorper Sheep Society of Australia Inc.

Full Membership
Breeder of registered full blood Dorper and White Dorper Sheep
Access to ABRI- sheep registration facility
Receives all Society publications- includes newsletters, bulletins, a society magazine, emails, mail outs and memos.

Tier 2 Membership
This extra membership is available to full financial members of the DSSA. Please contact the office for more details.
Allows a discount rate on registration fees.
Tier 2 membership is designed to encourage larger flocks to register their sheep. Any breeder
registering more than 125 sheep in the year should investigate the advantages Tier 2 membership may offer.

 

Commercial Membership
Breeder of unregistered, commercial sheep
Receives Society publications- includes newsletters, bulletins, the annual liftout and selected correspondence.
No voting rights at federal level, can vote at Regional meetings.

 

Junior Membership
Eighteen years of age or younger.
Breeder of registered sheep- 20 maximum.
Same rights as a full member with the exception of federal voting rights.

 

Member Services

  • Online Service Centre – www.dorper.com.au
  • Society Service Centre providing guidance and information
  • Representation on the society website
  • Access to education courses and practical workshops
  • Contact with a national network of proactive breeders
  • Access to qualified inspectors to help improve flock quality
  • Access to up to date industry information and outcomes
  • Access to member discounts with DSSA partners
  • Invitation to participate in DSSA shows and sales throughout the country
  • Access to society promotional items
  • Opportunity for committee involvement at different levels
  • Access to the members only Mighty Networks group, complete with online library-style access to Dorper related information
  • Access to exclusive online webinars targeted at providing value to members through education

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 

Use the form field below to apply online or CLICK HERE to download a form and of course use the attached form.

Full Stud Membership Fee – Breeder of registered sheep, able to register and transfer stud stock, receives all Society publications, invited to participate in National Sale and National Show, full voting rights.

I wish to become a Full member

DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $385.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $110.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – Yes
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $495.00
DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $385.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $110.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – No + $50.00
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $545.00

Junior Stud Membership Fee – Eighteen years of age or younger. Breeder of registered sheep- 20 maximum. Same rights as a full member with the exception of federal voting rights.

I wish to become a Junior member

DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $100.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $0.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – Yes
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $100.00
DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $100.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $0.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – No + $50.00
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $150.00

Commercial Membership Fee – People with an interest in the Australian Dorper, may or not be a commercial producer, Receives Society publications and correspondence, Voting rights at regional level only.

I wish to become a Commercial member

DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $125.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $0.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – Yes
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $125.00
DATE JOINED – 1st January – 31st December 2024
MEMBERSHIP FEE FULL – $125.00
APPLICATION FEE (ONCE ONLY FEE) – $0.00
CORRESPONENCE BY EMAIL? – No + $50.00
TOTAL FEE PAYABLE – $175.00

    Please tick your membership type -
    FullJuniorCommercial

    Breed Type -

    APPLICATION FOR REGISTERED STUD PREFIX - FULL AND JUNIOR MEMBERS.
    Please list 2 (two) choices of prefix names in the spaces below. The prefix can only use alpha numeric characters. The following are NOT permitted: The words 'Dorper', more than 20 letters, hyphens, initials.

    Flock Information

    Number of Stud DORPER Ewes

    Number of Commercial DORPER Ewes

    How many DORPER rams did you sell for breeding in Australia in 2022?

    Number of Stud WHITE DORPER Ewes

    Number of Commercial WHITE DORPER Ewes

    How many WHITE DORPER rams did you sell for breeding in Australia in 2022

    How did you find out about the Dorper Sheep Society of Australia?

    If you selected Other, please can you let us know how you found out about us

    * For the Dorper Sheep Society of Australia Inc to accept my membership application I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and code of conduct as set by the Constitution of the Society. The information collected on this application is for the purpose of contacting you and promoting Dorper & White Dorper as a breed and your flock. I/We understand and agree that by signing this application I/We acknowledge our details may be disclosed to other members and general public via DSSA publications, the DSSA website and other communications.

    Payment can be made with cheque payable to 'Dorper Sheep Society of Australia' or through internet banking: National Australia Bank – BSB 085 005 Account No. 68 998 8054 Please use your name and 'membership' in the reference line so payment can be identified.