Q: My father worked for Sanitarium for many years but has recently passed away. Is it still possible to join ACA Health?

A:

Having a parent who was a past employee of an Adventist company means that you are definitely welcome to join us. When you apply to join, you will be asked to provide details of your father’s employment such as employment period and company details.

Q: My husband is an employer of an Adventist Company but we are getting a divorce. Can I remain a member of ACA Health?

A:

Yes. You may also want to contact one of our friendly Member Service Representative about limiting or preventing access to some areas of your membership for privacy purposes.

Q: Am I eligible to join if I only work part-time or on a contract basis?

A:

Definitely, as an employee we would welcome you as our valued member.

Q: My sister worked for an Adventist company but left in 2011. Does that mean I can still join ACA Health?

A:

Yes, you would be eligible to join. When you apply to join, you will be asked to provide details of your sister’s employment such as employment period and company details.

Q: Am I eligible if I have a family member who is or was a member?

A:

Partners/ spouses, dependants, siblings, parents and grandchildren of eligible persons are welcome to join. Eligible persons include present and past employees of incorporated companies affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia. See Who can join? for more information.

Q: Do I have to be an Adventist?

A:

No. Membership with ACA Health is open to:

  • Past ACA Health Members
  • Present and Past Employees of incorporated Companies affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Australia including:
    • Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company
    • Life Health Foods
    • Vitality Works
    • Sydney Adventist Hospital
    • Signs Publishing Company
    • Adventist Development & Relief Agency
    • Avondale College of Higher Education
    • Adventist Schools
    • Adventist Retirement Villages
    • ACA Health Benefits Fund
    • Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre
    • Mirriwinni Gardens Aboriginal Academy
    • A person who is, or was, a literature evangelist, while distributing for Home Health Education Service
    • Local Church Officers in appointed positions such as Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Clerks, Treasurers, Communication Secretaries, Bible School Coordinators, etc.
  • Partners/Spouses, Dependants, Siblings, Parents and Grandchildren of eligible persons mentioned above are also welcome to join.

Q: Who can join ACA Health?

A:

Membership with ACA Health is open to:

  • Past ACA Health Members
  • Present and Past Employees of incorporated Companies affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Australia including:
    • Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company
    • Life Health Foods
    • Vitality Works
    • Sydney Adventist Hospital
    • Signs Publishing Company
    • Adventist Development & Relief Agency
    • Avondale College of Higher Education
    • Adventist Schools
    • Adventist Retirement Villages
    • ACA Health Benefits Fund
    • Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre
    • Mirriwinni Gardens Aboriginal Academy
    • A person who is, or was, a literature evangelist, while distributing for Home Health Education Service
    • Local Church Officers in appointed positions such as Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Clerks, Treasurers, Communication Secretaries, Bible School Coordinators, etc.
  • Partners/Spouses, Dependants, Siblings, Parents and Grandchildren of eligible persons mentioned above are also welcome to join.