2023 SONA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Stay connected to your community of over 13,000 members in 2023, who together give voice to architects and uphold the highest standards of the profession.
Renewing your SONA/student membership in 2023 means continued access to a huge range of support networks and forums, information, resources, events, prizes and competitions.
This page provides important information, membership options and key dates for renewing your membership. Follow the instructions on this page to update your study and contact details.
FAQS AND CONTENTS
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membership benefits
SONA membership helps connect you with the profession, helping you shape your future career.
Benefits include:
- Free subscription to Architecture Australia magazine hard copy delivered to your address
- Networking events and opportunities to connect on the SONA Community Forum.
- National Mentoring Program through Mentorloop
- Sharing your work in the Digital student zine, de-PICT
- Digital study resources including Acumen Practice Notes
- Access to HR Hub online resources, to help you know your rights as an employee
- Design competitions including Super Studio
- Beyond Uni series talks and events
- Exclusive Member discounts on products and services
Read more about SONA member benefits.
2023 SONA MEMBERSHIP FEE
SONA membership remains great value in 2023, with an annual fee of just $49.
View the 2023 membership category fee rates here.
Early bird renewal prize
Renew your membership early by 31 December to go into the draw to win a coveted Dulux World of Colour II Atlas and fandeck
General renewal offer
If you renew your membership on or before the due date of 17 January 2023 you’re eligible to access one of the Institute’s free online CPD courses, choosing between Respecting Country through Design or Risk in Architecture. You’ll receive an email by 31 January 2023 with instructions for redeeming your free course via promo code. Promo code valid for use from the date of issue to 31 March 2023. (conditions apply).
UPDATE YOUR 2023 STUDY DETAILS
Update your study details for 2023 via the member portal to confirm your ongoing eligibility for SONA membership
How to update your study details:
- Login to the member portal
- Select My Profile
- Scroll down the About Me page to 2023 Study Details
- Click Edit, adding your 2023 course details and Save
I’ve deferred, can I still be a SONA Member?
If you’re deferred for 1 year or less, the great news is that you’re still eligible for SONA membership. Please follow the above steps and select ‘deferred’ as your year of study in 2023.
Questions? Contact the membership team if you’re unsure about your 2023 study details and your SONA membership eligibility.
I'VE COMPLETED MY STUDIES. WILL MY MEMBERSHIP CHANGE?
I’ve graduated with a Master of Architecture
Congratulations! If you’ve graduated with a Master of Architecture, you’re now eligible for Graduate membership. The great news is that if your graduation year is 2022 your annual membership fee is only 50% of the full graduate fee at just $98 for the whole of 2023. View the 2023 membership category rates and benefits here. To elevate your membership to Graduate, please email a certified copy of your Master of Architecture graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au.
If you don’t have your graduation certificate or official academic transcript, that’s ok. You can renew your membership as a SONA (student) member and then once you’ve received your graduation documents, email membership@architecture.com.au and we’ll upgrade you to Graduate membership at no additional charge.
I’ve graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent) and am continuing to the Master of Architecture
Congratulations! If you’re continuing your studies with a Master of Architecture, you’re still eligible for SONA membership until you’ve completed your professional qualification in architecture. Please update your 2023 study details in the member portal. View 2023 membership category rates and benefits here.
I’ve graduated with a built environment related qualification
If you’ve completed a degree level (or higher) course in a built environment discipline such as interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, planning or other profession in the built environment sector, you’re now eligible for Affiliate membership. To elevate your membership to Affiliate, please email a certified copy of your graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au. From 2023 we’re offering first year graduates entering the Affiliate category a reduced fee at $98 for a full year of membership. View 2023 membership category rates and benefits here
If you’ve completed a Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent), but won’t continue to a Master of Architecture, you’re now eligible for Affiliate membership. To elevate your membership to Affiliate, please email us a certified copy of your graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au.
View 2023 membership category rates and benefits here.
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
Login to the member portal to check My Profile and update your Contact Details.
HOW SOON CAN I RENEW?
We’ll send you an email with a link to your renewal notice on 16 December 2022. Your renewals fees are due for payment by 17 January 2023.
If you’re not a current member but would like to re-join, click join now.
membership benefits
SONA membership helps connect you with the profession, helping you shape your future career.
Benefits include:
- Networking and social opportunities, including SONA Community Forum.
- National Mentoring Program through Mentorloop
- Digital study resources including Acumen Practice Notes
- HR Hub online resource
- Architecture Australia digital magazine
- Design competitions including Super Studio
- Member discounts on products and services
Read more about SONA member benefits.
2022 SONA MEMBERSHIP FEE
SONA membership remains great value in 2022, with an annual fee of just $39.
View the 2022 membership category fee rates here.
SONA members who renew their 2022 membership on or before the due date of 10 January 2022 are eligible to redeem one free online CPD, PALS refresher course. Eligible members will receive an email on 14 January 2022, with instructions for redeeming their free course via promo code. Promo code valid for use 14 January to 28 February 2022. (conditions apply).
UPDATE YOUR 2022 STUDY DETAILS
Update your study details for 2022 via the member portal before 10 December 2021 to confirm your ongoing eligibility for SONA membership
How to update your study details:
- Login to the member portal
- Select My Profile
- Scroll down the About Me page to 2022 Study Details
- Click Edit, adding your 2022 course details and Save
I have deferred, can I still be a SONA Member?
If you are deferred for 1 year or less, the great news is that you’re still eligible for SONA membership. Please follow the above steps and select ‘deferred’ as your year of study in 2022 by 10 December 2021.
Questions? Contact the membership team if you are unsure about your 2022 study details and your SONA membership eligibility.
I'VE COMPLETED MY STUDIES. WILL MY MEMBERSHIP CHANGE?
I have graduated from a Master of Architecture
Congratulations! If you have graduated with a Master of Architecture, you are now eligible for Graduate membership. The great news is that if your graduation year is 2021 or 2022 your annual membership fee stays at the same low annual rate of $39! View 2022 membership category rates and benefits here. To elevate your membership to Graduate, please email a certified copy of your graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au by 10 December 2021.
If you don’t have your graduation certificate or official academic transcript, that’s ok. You can renew your membership as a SONA (student) member and then once you have received your graduation documents, email membership@architecture.com.au and we will upgrade you to Graduate for no additional charge.
I have graduated from a Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent) and am continuing to the Master of Architecture
Congratulations! If you are continuing your studies with a Master of Architecture, you are still eligible for SONA membership until you have completed your master’s. Please update your 2022 study details in the member portal. View 2022 membership category rates and benefits here.
I have graduated with built environment related qualification
If you have completed a degree level (or higher) course in a built environment discipline such as interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, planning or other profession in the built environment sector, you are now eligible for Affiliate Level 2 membership. To elevate your membership to Affiliate Level 2, please email a certified copy of your graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au by 10 December 2021. View 2022 membership category rates and benefits here
If you have completed a Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent), but will not continue to a Master of Architecture, you are now eligible for Affiliate Level 2 membership. To elevate your membership to Affiliate Level 2, please email a certified copy of your graduation certificate or official academic transcript to membership@architecture.com.au by 10 December 2021. View 2022 membership category rates and benefits here.
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
Login to the member portal by 10 December to check My Profile and update your Contact Details.
HOW SOON CAN I RENEW?
We will send you an email with a link to your renewal notice on 15 December 2021 .
Your renewals fees are due for payment no later than 10 January 2022.
Not a SONA member?
If you’re a graduate of architecture or a registered architect, and have an individual membership, please visit the individual member renewal page.
If you hold an A+ Practice Membership or you are an employee at a practice with A+ Practice, please visit the A+ practice membership page.
