Frequently asked questions

1. Who can join CCI?

Any not for profit organization in the metropolitan or regional areas of Australia, that focus on Aged Care, Childcare, Acute Health, Disability or Education.

2. What is the purpose of CCI Group Purchasing? 

To facilitate the provision of efficient and effective provision of goods an services for its members.

3. How do we join CCI?

There are several ways to do this.  You join by completing the online registration, or call our office between the hours of 9 - 5, Mon - Fri and we can discuss  your membership personally. 

4. How much will it cost us?

There is a yearly fee for all members. The fee varies depending on the number of sites and the size of the organization, however the most your organization will pay is $100 (plus GST). Community Childcare Centres are $25. These fees are set each year at the end of the financial year by the Board. 

5. How do I know that the best deal is being offered by suppliers?

There is a vigorous and world's best practice tender process for all products. The documents are available for members to view on the website, and so is the process of tendering. All suppliers are monitored quarterly and the Executive Officer meets with the representative to discuss price movements, services, problems and ways to improve services to members quarterly.

6. How do we save money by joining?

You will have access to some of the cheapest prices available for over 20 product and services. You will not have to go to tender for these products, which can save over $1,000 per person per week of those involved in the tender process. All contracts are monitored by CCI and for accreditation you have access to copies of these contracts and certification of all  suppliers. Time is money and we save you time and staff costs. You can leave your staff to do the job they need to do. 

7. Can I have someone come and talk to my team about joining?

Contact us by phone or email and we will arrange a time to visit.  

8. Can you guarantee we will save money?

Absolutely. If  you can prove you don't save money in the first year, we will refund your membership fee.