By becoming a member of the Victorian Network of Smokefree Healthcare Services, you and your organisation will benefit in a number of ways:

• As part of a global movement you can keep abreast of global developments and international best practice
   
• As part of an active local network here in Victoria you can keep up to date with local initiatives and resources for tobacco control, including those specifically directed at health services
   
• As part of the network you will have an opportunity to draw on the experience of other members via a range of networking activities
   
• You will have a unique opportunity to share resources via the member only section of the website
   
• Your involvement with other health services via the network provides opportunities for collaboration in smoking related activities and service models
   
• You will have an opportunity to benchmark your performance in relation to the Global Standards
   
• You are able to participate in the Regional validation process involving independent validation of your self-audit against the Global Standards

These benefits of membership are reflected in continued improvements in performance against the Global Standards as experienced by our current members.