score UP TO three free months of membership – plus the chance to win $500!
JOIN AS A MEMBER THIS OCTOBER TO GET UP TO THREE EXTRA MONTHS FREE!
That’s up to 15 months for the price of 12! Join up by 31 October 2025 and you’ll also go in the draw to win a $500 eftpos Gift Card!
SONA is your go-to community for architecture students with local and national events, mentoring, resources, and heaps of student-only perks to help you smash your studies and kickstart your career.
New or former member?
Is this your first time joining as a student member, or are you renewing after a break?
- Snag up to 15 months of membership for the price of 12.
- Automatically go in the draw to win a $500 eftpos Gift Card.
Eligibility:
- Students enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a recognised architecture course or a related course to architecture in Australia e.g. Landscape architecture, engineering, interior design
renewing member?
Are you renewing your student membership for 2026?
- Automatically go in the draw to win a $500 eftpos Gift Card.
Eligibility:
- Renewing student member
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE INSTITUTE?
- Be part of Australia’s largest student architecture network.
- Access events, mentoring, and resources to support your studies and career.
- Exclusive student-only perks and opportunities.
- Have your work published and shared nationally.
- Exclusive access and connections to industry professionals through the Beyond Uni Program.
- Unique opportunities through member only student competitions.

how does the offer work ?
Renew or join as a student member between 6 October – 31 October.
Receive up to 15 months of membership (only for new and former members).
Automatically go into the draw to win a $500 eftpos Gift Card.
limited time offer!
Terms and Conditions:
Offer valid from 6 – 31 October 2025. Available only to new and renewing SONA student members. Eligible members will automatically be entered into the prize draw for the chance to win one (1) $500 eftpos Gift Card. The winner will be notified no later than 7 November 2025. Membership offer includes up to three months free when joining.
FAQ
New student members and re-joining student members are eligible for 15 months of membership for $49 (up to three free months) as well as the chance to win (1) $500 eftpos gift card.
Renewing student members go into the chance to win (1) $500 eftpos gift card.
This offer only valid between 6–31 October 2025.
You’re considered a re-joining member if your membership has lapsed and you are returning within the offer period.
You have the chance to go into the draw to win (1) $500 eftpos gift card upon renewing or joining.
The winner will be contacted by the Institute via email/phone no later than 7 November 2025.
No, all eligible new and renewing student members during the campaign will automatically go into the draw.
Contact us
Have more questions?
Email us: membership@architecture.com.au
Phone us: +61 (03) 8620 3877