AFFILIATE
2025 Renewal

Get ready to renew your membership for 2025
To support you through the challenges of the current economy, fee increases have been minimised.
- Affiliate members will see a fee increase of only $17 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’ve returned to study, or you’ve graduated with your Master of Architecture, let us know and we’ll move you to a new category.
Renewal Offer for 2025
- Renew by 31 December 2024 and complete a member feedback survey for your chance to win one of four $250 eftpos cards.
- Renew by 16 January 2025 to receive a free CPD course (excludes A+ staff).
*Refer to ‘membership’ section in Terms and Conditions
Are you eligible for a fee reduction?
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 2022-2025)
- 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
Renewal checklist
1. UPDATE DETAILS
Update your card details, payment method, mailing address and communication preferences by
28 NOVEMBER 2024
2. Still Studying?
Apply for student membership if you are enrolled in your Masters
APPLY NOW
3. RENEWAL NOTICE
Sit tight!
You'll receive an invitation to renew your membership on
7 DECEMBER 2024
4. RENEWAL OFFER
Renew by 31 DECEMBER 2024
and complete a member feedback survey for your chance to win one of
four $250 eftpos cards!
*Renew by 16 JANUARY 2025
to receive a free CPD course
(excludes A+ staff)
2025 AFFILIATE FEES
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ALLIED PROFESSIONALS IN AUSTRALIA
$492 Annual Fee | $123 Quarterly Instalment (Incl GST)
Concession rates
Parental Leave | $246 annual fee
Post Graduate Leave | $246 annual fee
Part-time (0.4 FTE) | $246 annual fee
Retired | $246 annual fee
ALLIED PROFESSIONALS OVERSEAS
$321 Annual Fee | $80.25 Quarterly Instalment (Excl GST)
Concession Rates
Parental Leave | $221 annual fee
Post Graduate Leave | $221 annual fee
Part-time (0.4 FTE) | $221 annual fee
Retired | $221 annual fee
YOUR BENEFITS
Education
Access continuing professional development programs provided by the Institute
Member rewards
Access to member discounts, offers and rewards
NATIONAL MENTORING PROGRAM
Easily match with fellow members of the Institute using the member-exclusive online platform
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 2024 with fees due for payment no later than 16 January 2025.
Individual members can pay either by one annual payment or in four quarterly instalments. If you wish to change your payment frequency for 2025, 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 five years of age. Submit your application before 28 November to be considered prior to 2025 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 2025 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 2025 membership renewal, contact our membership team.
Phone: 1800 770 617
Email: membership@architecture.com.au
Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm AEDT