Membership Structure

Join us and help shape the future of play in Australia

Play Australia was formed in 1914 by a committed groups of individuals who wanted to ensure all children had safe and interesting places to play.

At Play Australia we still believe that for a healthy community, children need time, space and freedom to play. We also believe play is important for adults!

You are invited to join us and be a part of the next chapter in Play Australia’s history.

Members of Play Australia are organisations and individuals committed to play in Australia. The payment of membership fees is to support a national voice for play and allow new initiatives to be developed and delivered that will ensure play in Australia is protected, preserved and promoted.

As a Play Australia member, you will be part of a national cross sectoral organisation devoted to building healthier communities through play.
 

Play Australia
 

Our network includes...

  • Local Government
  • Early childhood services, OSHC services and schools
  • Play space designers, urban planners and placemakers
  • Health and research agencies and universities
  • Artists and designers
  • Community advocates and parents
  • Write your name here.....................
Network

Choose your membership package

 

$396.00 p/yr (incl. GST)

Available for Small Organisations (Turnover < $1M and/or 2-6 employees)

OR

$594.00 p/yr (incl. GST)

Available for Large Organisations, NGOs and Local Govt

OR

$995.50 p/yr (incl. GST)

Available for Corporate Organisations

Membership for Organisations

Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of play

  • Monthly e-Newsletter
  • Email alerts and updates on critical issues
  • Access to free member webinars*
  • Access to free standards sessions and research updates*
  • Access online phone and support
  • Access to group discounts and special offers

Build your networks and passion for play

  • Network and participate with key thought leaders
  • Access working group events and round tables*
  • Free attendance at networking events

Increase your capacity and profile

*Limits may apply... min 2 for small and 4 for large.

$165.00 p/yr (incl. GST)

Available for Individuals

OR

$192.50 p/yr (incl. GST)

Available for Self-Employed/Sole Traders

Membership for Individuals

Maintain up to date knowledge

  • Monthly e-Newsletter
  • Access to free member webinars
  • Access to free standards sessions
  • Discounts and priority bookings

Build your networks

  • Participate in discussions with thought leaders
  • Free networking events
  • Global and national connectivity

$99.00 p/yr (incl. GST)

By application only. Suitable for undergraduates and retirees.

Subscription for Students and Retirees

Maintain up to date knowledge

  • Monthly e-Newsletter
  • Access to member webinars
  • Standards and research updates

Build your networks

  • Network with thought leaders
  • Free attendance at networking events


Rights and Responsibilities of Members

Here's three things to know before you join:

  • All members must support the Play Australia mission and values and agree to abide by the constitution rules and regulations of Play Australia.
  • Members can vote at the Annual General Meeting and/or special purpose meetings and can be elected to Play Australia's Board or sub-committees. Group members are entitled to one vote per group. Subscribers are not considered members and are not eligible to vote.
  • The Board of Play Australia reserves the right to reject and or eject a member if conduct has been proven to be not in line with our mission and values or if illegal or unethical practices have been undertaken by a member.

Payment Options

Play Australia is now able to accept the following payments methods for NEW Membership payments and for RENEWALS

  • Paypal or Credit Card (preferred)
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
  • Cheque/money order

Advice for EFT payments: Please send payment to Bank First - BSB 704 191 - Account 190786. Please include your Invoice Number in the Reference Field when making an EFT payment and by forwarding the bank remittance to joanne@playaustralia.org.au

Advice for cheque or money order payments: Please include a copy of your invoice in your envelope with your cheque or money order, then post to: Play Australia, PO Box 481 Paddington NSW 2021

What about Paypal and Credit Card?  If you select credit card payment you will use the secure GUEST PAYPAL CHECKOUT (you do not need a paypal account for this). For your security, we are not able to accept credit card payments via phone or email.  

If you have a Paypal Account, choose Paypal to be taken to the paypal login screen to complete your purchase.   

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