No other dependants, other than those listed in the table below, are eligible for membership. The following documentation is required with an application if the Principal Member wishes to register beneficiaries as dependants:
| Description of Dependant › | Documentation required› |
|---|---|
| Spouse |
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| Ex-spouse |
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| Partner |
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Child (biological, adopted, step or foster), with Principal Member's surname, under the age of 21 |
Note: If the child's surname differs from the Principal Member's, an affidavit confirming the obligation towards the child and stating the reason for the difference is required. (Sworn affidavit to be completed by Principal Member) Note: The spouse must be registered to add the step child. |
Child (biological, adopted, step or foster), over the age of 21 |
Note: The spouse must be registered to add the step child. |
| Dependant with different surname |
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| Child in-law |
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| Parents, Parents-in-law, Grandparent, or Grandparent-in-law |
Note: Parents-in-law and Grandparents-in-law may only be registered if spouse is also registered as a beneficiary. |
| Grandchild, great granchild and so forth |
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| Sibling, half sibling, step sibling and in-law sibling |
Note: The sibling of a Principal Member's spouse may be registered as a beneficiary. Note: The spouse must be registered to add his/her siblings. |
| Children of Sibling |
Note: The children of a sibling of a Principal Member or the Principal Member's spouse may be registered as a beneficiary. Note: If the parent of the child is also registered as a dependant an affidavit is needed from the Principal Member for the niece/nephew only. |
| Note |
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Adult dependant rates are payable for all dependants over the age of 21, excluding
Please note that your adult dependant/s may be subject to an annual eligibility review. Members must provide annual proof of dependency of all beneficiaries over the age of 21 excluding disabled dependants.
Should you not have the necessary documentation available at the time of applying for membership, please send us your application form and supply the necessary information as listed above as soon as possible. Failure to provide the proof may result in your application being put on hold until the required documentation is received.
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