ALVA is a Registered Charity organisation which relies on income from rental properties, functions and the generous support of members and the wider community. This allows us to continue helping many entertainers and other members of the entertainment community who unexpectedly find themselves in need of assistance.

Over the years, ALVA has been involved with many supportive businesses. Tony Packard generously donated cars for the Art Union fundraising events, and Darrell Lea was always a major supporter with the late Jason Lea being very much a part of our events. Many businesses in the hospitality industry and fashion industry have supported us by providing major prizes and auction items. With a long association with Hardy’s Wines donating champagne every year for our major events, thanks to our Patron Lady Joan Hardy.

These donations are usually arranged through the connections made by ALVA committee members. ALVA is always interested in building relationships with businesses and can offer several options to enable you to support us in an effective and sustainable way. Matching events with specific businesses, sponsoring Auction items and single fundraisers.

ALVA has had the pleasure of working with some of Australia’s much-loved businesses. Please take some time to visit our Sponsors – past and present.

For further information about connecting your business with the vital work by ALVA Inc. Contact Susie Smither, ALVA Vice President/Secretary on 0412 038 950.

How to Become a New Member.
It is through the support of our Membership, through the attendance at our events and donations, that we can continue our Benevolent support of our entertainment community.

Membership requirements:

• Full Member – Must be or have been an Entertainer or must be currently married to a full-time entertainer. 
  Fees: first year $40, annual renewal $20 (female membership only)
• Associate Member – these members do not need to be entertainers, but they do need have a genuine interest in the entertainment industry. Or they may be friends and relatives of entertainers. These applicants need to attend ALVA Functions for at least 12 months before applying for membership.
  Fees: first year $35, annual renewal $15 (female membership only)
• Life Member – open to Full members only.
  Onetime Fee: $200

Joining process:
To become a member of ALVA, please contact Susie Smither ALVA Vice President/Secretary 0412 038 950 for a membership form then email this to vicepresident@alva.org.au or Post to PO Box 30, Ramsgate NSW 2217. 

Your application will be tabled at the next committee meeting, and we will contact you as soon as it has been processed.