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2024 RENEWAL
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
It’s time to renew your membership for 2024.
- Renew by 31 December 2023 and complete a member feedback survey for your chance to win one of four $250 eftpos cards.
- Renew by 16 January 2024 to receive a free CPD course (excludes A+ staff).
*Refer to ‘membership’ section in Terms and Conditions
We’d like to share some information about changes in fees and your renewal options. To support you through the challenges of the current economy, fee increases have been minimised.
- Associate members will see a fee increase of only $9 with smaller increases for members overseas.
- Concession fees for retired members and those taking parental or post-graduate study leave are frozen at 2023 rates and a new concessional fee has been introduced for those working 2 days or less per week.
- If you’re recently registered as an architect or moved to a practising status, then let us know and we’ll move you to a new category.
Concessional Fee
You may be eligible for a discounted fee if you have one of the following conditions:
- Retired
- Emerging architect (first registered in the last three years 2021-2023)
- Working part-time at 0.4 FTE or less
- Working reduced hours due to parental or post-graduate leave
- Facing special circumstances like prolonged unemployment, ill health, or financial hardship
1. CHECK YOUR DETAILS
Update your mailing address and communication preferences
CHECK YOUR DETAILS
2. ARE YOU PRACTICING?
Apply for an elevation to the Member category if you've become a registered architect
APPLY NOW
3. RENEWAL NOTICE
It's time to renew!
A notice has been sent on
7 DECEMBER 2023
4. RENEWAL OFFERS
Renew by 31 DECEMBER 2023
and complete a member feedback survey for your chance to win one of
four $250 eftpos cards!
*Renew by 16 JANUARY 2023
to receive a free CPD course
(excludes A+ staff)
2024 ASSOCIATE FEES AND BENEFITS
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ASSOCIATES IN AUSTRALIA
$619 Annual Fee | $154.75 Quarterly Instalment (Incl GST)
Concession rates
Post Graduate Leave | $235 annual fee
Part-time (0.4 FTE) | $235 annual fee
Retired | $235 annual fee
ASSOCIATES OVERSEAS
$401 Annual Fee | $100.25 Quarterly Instalment (Excl GST)
Concession Rates
Post Graduate Leave | $214 annual fee
Part-time (0.4 FTE) | $214 annual fee
Retired | $214 annual fee
YOUR BENEFITS
Preparing to Register
Member pricing on the purchase of PALS
Participation on chapter council and committees
Help shape our work and the built environment
National MENTORING program
Become a mentor to nurture the careers
of emerging architects
Community forum
Connect and discuss with members on topics that matter to you
ACUMEN & ENVIRONMENT
Get access to an extensive collection of architectural practice advisory and guidance notes
HR HUB
Resources that support you in
knowing your rights
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
2024 renewal notices will be issued on 7 December 2023 with fees due for payment no later than 16 January 2024.
If you hold an accredited qualification in architecture (Master of Architecture or equivalent) that was attained more than 5 years ago (2018 or earlier), your membership category will be automatically transferred to the Associate category, in line with your career progression.
Individual members can pay either by one annual payment or in four quarterly instalments. If you wish to change your payment frequency for 2024, please update your preference in the My Membership section of your profile via the member portal by 28 November.
If you have missed the 28 November deadline to change your payment frequency, please email the membership team at membership@architecture.com.au.
Please email the membership team at membership@architecture.com.au to unlock your account.
Concessional fee is avalaible to members working the equivalent of 2 days or less per week or 16 or less hours. Submit your application by 28 November to be considered prior to 2024 membership renewal.
The Institute defines ‘retired’ as spending no more than 20% of your time (or one day per week) on income earning activities. The Institute’s Retired provision provides current members with the opportunity to apply for a reduced membership fee, while retaining all the rights and privileges of full individual membership. Submit your application by 28 November to be considered prior to 2024 membership renewal.
If you have already been approved for the Retired provision, and your circumstances continue to meet the eligibility requirements, you will continue to receive the reduced Retired membership fee rate in 2024 and do not need to re-apply. If you wish to confirm your ongoing eligibility, please email the membership team at membership@architecture.com.au.
Parental Leave
The Institute provides special dispensation to those who work 20 hours or less per week to care for children under 5 years of age. Submit your application before 28 November to be considered prior to 2024 membership renewal.
Post Graduate Leave
Current members who have reduced or left work due to undertaking post-graduate studies to further their career in the built environment are eligible for the Post Graduate Leave discounted fee option. Submit your application before 28 November to be considered prior to 2024 membership renewal.
If you already have a registered card linked to your membership payments, simply update your card details in the My Membership section of your profile via the member portal by 28 November.
Contact us
To discuss your 2024 membership renewal, contact our membership team.
Phone: 1800 770 617
Email: membership@architecture.com.au
Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm AEDT
