Wema Welfare Association, Queensland
Join Wema

Wema Welfare Association, Queensland

One community, one family, one Wema.

Compassionate, practical support for members and their families through bereavement, infant loss, serious illness and mental health challenges.

One-time AUD $100 lifetime joining fee. No annual subscription.

Here when it matters

Support for members and their eligible families.

Membership at a glance

$100

One-time lifetime joining fee

$0

No annual subscription fee

30 days

Welfare waiting period for new members

18+

Open to applicants aged 18 and over

What we support

Standing with you through life's hardest moments

When a member or their eligible family faces hardship, the Wema community responds with practical welfare support and genuine care.

Bereavement

Support for members and their families following the loss of a loved one.

Infant loss

Compassionate care for families grieving the loss of a baby.

Serious illness

Help when a member or eligible family member faces serious illness.

Mental health

Support through mental health challenges, offered with care and confidentiality.

Benefits are subject to eligibility, the waiting period and the association's claims procedures. See the Constitution for full details.

Read the Constitution

About Wema

Who we are

Our mission

To provide compassionate, practical welfare support to Wema members and their eligible families during bereavement, infant loss, serious illness and mental health challenges, while building a caring and dependable community.

Our vision

A connected and resilient Wema community where members and their families feel supported, valued and secure through life's most difficult moments.

Our core values

What guides everything we do

Compassion

We respond to hardship with empathy and care.

Solidarity

We support one another as a community.

Fairness

We apply membership and benefit rules consistently.

Integrity

We act honestly and responsibly in managing contributions and claims.

Confidentiality

We protect members' personal and claim information.

Accountability

We make decisions transparently and uphold our commitments.

Membership

How to join Wema

Joining takes just a few minutes online. Here is what to expect.

  1. Check eligibility

    Applicants must be aged 18 or older.

  2. Register online

    Create your account at wemawelfare.org.au. wemawelfare.org.au/register

  3. Accept the terms and conditions

    Review and accept the terms and conditions. You can also download the Association's Constitution.

    Download the Constitution
  4. Pay the joining fee

    The one-time lifetime joining fee is AUD $100. There is no annual subscription fee.

  5. Submit a Family Declaration Form

    Provide it within 5 days of admission and keep it up to date. Your nominated beneficiaries can be declared on the website.

  6. Observe the waiting period

    New members have a 30-day welfare waiting period.

  7. Stay eligible for benefits

    Remain active and in good financial standing, and follow the association's claims procedures.

Leadership

Meet our committee

Wema is led by volunteers from our community who are committed to serving members with care and integrity.

Portrait of Mercy Jepchumba, President

Mercy Jepchumba

President

Mercy leads the Wema committee and guides the association's direction, working to ensure members and their families are supported with compassion and fairness.

Portrait of Brian Ombaso, Treasurer and IT

Brian Ombaso

Treasurer / IT

Brian oversees the association's finances and contributions and looks after the website and technology.

Portrait of Faith Letting, Social Welfare Officer

Faith Letting

Social Welfare Officer

Faith is the first point of contact for members needing welfare support and helps guide families through the claims process with care and confidentiality.

Portrait of Gloria Chepchirchir, Secretary

Gloria Chepchirchir

Secretary

Gloria manages the association's records, meetings and communications, keeping members informed and the committee organised.

Be part of the Wema family

Join a community that shows up for one another. Register today for a one-time lifetime fee of AUD $100.

Get in touch

Contact us

Have a question about membership or need support? We are here to help.

If you or someone you know needs urgent help, contact emergency services on 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.