Membership ›
Many tiers, one community.
From volunteer (free) to local trader, every tier carries a vote, the newsletter, and a quiet stake in the Hub. Pick the level that matches your relationship to the place.
Why join
A vote, the newsletter, and a quiet sense of belonging.
As an incorporated association we are a community owned and operated organisation. Membership with the Waterwheel Hub Inc entitles a member to a vote at the AGM as well as nominating yourself or another community member for a position on the committee, the right to put your name forward for any working group and a quarterly newsletter.
Membership Levels
Choose the level that fits how you'd like to be involved.
Volunteer
Volunteers are members. Granted manually by an admin when you join the volunteer roster.
- Join as a volunteer to share our wonderous environment to the visitor, the cultural works of the gallery, the makers’ crafts in the retail space, delight in organising our Christmas markets that bring so much joy
- Work with volunteer peers on the front desk – 7 days to choose from and always with another volunteer or contribute behind the scenes, we look forward to you joining
- Subscription to the quarterly Waterwheel Hub newsletter
- Invitations to community events, workshops, and morning teas
Community Supporter
For people who want to stay connected to the Hub without paying — newsletter, invitations, no commitment.
- Subscription to the quarterly Waterwheel Hub newsletter
- Invitations to community events and morning teas
- Access to gallery invites
Friend
Fosters community connection, volunteer engagement, and general support for the Hub's vision.
- Everything in Community Supporter
- Discounted rates for targeted community events and workshops
- Invitations to "soup and bread roll" get-togethers
- Recognition as a key supporter of local art, culture, heritage, and connection to Country
Artisan & Maker
Provides access to sell and showcase work to the visitors who seek tourist information at the Hub.
- We welcome all Yarra Valley handmade crafts, an opportunity to showcase your artistic skills to visitors and locals
- List your products on the Waterwheel website as a member for $180 per annum or $15 per month, your choice
- Secure retail space for $50 a month or just list on the website only as part of your membership
- Inclusion in Waterwheel Hub Public Liability Insurance (PLI) policy
Accommodation Provider
Direct visitors to short-term stay options, leveraging the Waterwheel's function as an essential visitor destination.
- Premium self-managed listing for short-term accommodation on the Waterwheel website
- Direct enquiry contact details published on your listing — bookings handled by you, not the Hub
- Invitations to two dedicated business workshops per year with guest speaker – e.g an update on Mountain Bike Tourism and the opportunity to network and meet like minded businesses
- Invitation to present your brochure in our retail space
Local Trader & Business
Connects local businesses to visitors and contributes to the economic prosperity of the region.
- Dedicated listing on the Waterwheel website for street traders and those service with no street frontage
- Promotion via our website online presence, social channels and extensive mail listing
- Display of collateral (menus, flyers) in the visitor centre
- Listing on our What's Open directory listing your trading hours and phone number and booking link
Thinking of joining as an artisan or maker? See what joining involves — a short illustrated walkthrough, from applying to getting your first piece online. Hoping to show your work in the gallery instead? Send an Expression of Interest.
The roster
You’d be in good company.
Volunteers, makers, accommodation hosts and local traders — the people who already call themselves part of the Hub. Listed in the public directory by their own choice.
Our member directory is just getting started — check back soon.
Four ways in ›
Stand a little closer to the wheel.
Build your own plan, visit on a weekend, become a member, or stand a shift.