Professional Associations

Association of Taxation & Management Accountants

 (Accounting and financial services)

The Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA) is an independent association of professional accountants, which exists to promote the welfare and professional development of its members and to represent members' special interests and needs in Australia and Overseas. 

ATMA membership assists you in the development of your career and to achieve your work aspirations. Whether you are in the tax profession or operate in management, commerce, industry or government - the ATMA ensures you are qualified and suitably trained to conduct yourself with the highest professional standards and ethics. Joining the ATMA gives you the chance to play an active role in the development of your profession, and Australia's taxation and management services. 

Australian Association of Social Marketers

 (Marketing)

The Australian Association of Social Marketing is an independent, volunteer-based organisation. It is the peak body representing social marketers in Australia and aims to provide support for social marketers throughout the country and act as a central resource for those engaged in, or interested in, social marketing practice and research.

Australian Women Pilots’ Association

 (Aviation)

The aim of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association is to foster closer relationships and unity among women pilots, to assist women to undertake flying in Australia and elsewhere, and to develop public interest in aviation, especially among women generally to assist in the development of aviation. Full membership is open to any female pilot who holds or has held a Pilot’s Licence or Pilot’s Certificate. Student membership is open to any female student pilot for a maximum of two years. 

The Association awards over $100,000 in aviation scholarships annually to members and non-members. 

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand

 (Accounting and financial services)

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 136,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference to the businesses, organisations and communities in which they work and live. 

Entrepreneurs’ Organization

(Entrepreneurship and innovation)

Founded in 1987, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global network of 16,500-plus influential business owners, with over 213 chapters in more than 60 countries, including 5 chapters across Australia. Our local Australian chapters are run by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. 

As a not-for-profit organization, EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO provides members with growth and leadership opportunities, helping entrepreneurs to develop their business acumen through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections to experts. 

Financial Services Accountants Association (FSAA)

 (Accounting and financial services)

The FSAA is the peak industry body for those involved in the financial services industry, particularly professionals from the fields of accounting, finance, regulation and taxation.  The primary objective of the Association is to provide a forum to facilitate and encourage the free exchange of ideas between members for the mutual benefit of all members. 

The FSAA services the needs of over 2000 members in Australasia. 

Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA)

 (Business and Data Analytics)

The Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA) is the only analytics association in Australia. We promote the growing strategic role played by data analytics in the business arena. We're committed to aiding executive understanding of analytics' role in business transformation and data-driven decision making; as well as developing recognition of analytics professionals in the wider business community. This includes establishing standards of practice, excellence, accreditation, and education. 

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Australia Chapter

 (Business and Data Analytics)

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is the independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of Business Analysis. Whatever your role — requirements management, systems analysis, business analysis, requirements analysis, project management, or consulting, if you are involved in analysis for systems, business or process improvement — IIBA® aims to assist you. 

Meetings & Events Australia

 (Tourism and Events)

MEA is the largest and oldest association for event professionals in Australia; dedicated to representing the broader events sector which employs more than 229,000 professionals who stage, produce, manage, support and supply the 480,000+ events held nationally each year. 

Professional Conference Organisers Association

 (Tourism and Events)

The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. 

The Association’s objectives are to increase the standard of professionalism of its members and promote a better understanding of the roles, functions and contributions of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other practitioners in the conference and event sector. 

Small Business Association of Australia

(Business and Enterprise; Managing and Leading People)

Small Business Association of Australia (SBAA) provides the Support, Advice, Opportunity and Advocacy Micro, Small and Medium Sized Business need to thrive in today’s economy. 

As well as being the voice of MSME’s, advocating for their rights and getting the important issues in front of Federal and State Governments, Regulators and Authorities, the SBAA also provides Members with access to a range of quality programs, services, technology, education and trade missions ensuring they have the best chance to succeed. 

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. An APA Student membership gives you access to benefits, including networking, events, practical advice, discounts and employment resources – for free! There is also jobs4physios, a dedicated platform for physiotherapists to find available job opportunities across Australia.

Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM)

The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) is a health promotion charity working towards improved prevention, management, and treatment of chronic, complex, and lifestyle-related conditions. ‘Lifestyle-related’ includes environmental, societal, behavioural and other factors.

If you are a current medical, allied health or public health student passionate about Lifestyle Medicine, student membership is just $25. There are also Student Interest Groups, learning resources, Student Awards and event information.

Australian Computer Society

ACS is the professional association and largest community for Australia’s technology professionals, with 47,000+ members across business, government and education. As the trusted leader in the tech sector, we work to accelerate the growth of diverse and highly skilled technology professionals, equipping them with the right skills and knowledge to power Australia. Now and in the future.  

Australian Information Security Association (AISA)

As a nationally recognised peak body for cyber security professionals, the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) champions the development of a robust information security sector by building the capacity of professionals, advancing the cyber security and safety of the Australian public as well as businesses and governments.  

Australian Web Industry Association

The Australian Web Industry Association (AWIA) was founded in 2002 in Western Australia and grew out of the passion of a few dedicated web developers, wanting to come together and do better work. And now, AWIA serves Australia’s booming web industry as the leading organisation for award-winning work, professional development and peer-to-peer support.  

AWIA represents every person in our industry who is ethical and professional – developers, designers, hosts, managers, consultants, SEOs, marketers, sys admins, content providers and social media experts.

Women In Technology

Women in Technology (WiT) is one of Australia’s biggest communities that support women in across all fields of science and technology. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist solely to create opportunities for our members and provide a dynamic platform to empower women from all disciplines to unlock their career potential.

Australian Law Students Association

ALSA sets out to ensure that law students have a representative voice at a national level to the tertiary sector, the legal profession, government, and the community. In doing so, ALSA fosters partnerships with other national and state law associations, as well as international partnerships with bodies such as Asia LSA and ELSA.

ALSA is committed to the educational development of law students by providing valuable resources on matters relating to their law degrees, such as information on the legal profession, practical skills training, legal education and current affairs.

ALSA advocates for the interests and concerns of Australian Law Students through thought leadership, awareness raising and educational initiatives.

Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand

The Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand’s (CLAANZ’s) purposes are to advance the education of its members and the public in charity law and to improve the administration of charities by contributing to the development of reform and improvement of charity law. CLAANZ was originally established as the Australian Charity Law Association in 2009 in response to the emerging need for quality, accountable, charity-related legal services in Australia. 

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in charity law. Benefits of membership include receiving information about relevant events and legislative changes, and discounted fees for seminars and conferences. Members can also participate in website forums or contribute to the blog. 

Gold Coast District Law Association

The Queensland Law Society recognises the importance of regional solicitors in its efforts to educate and inform the community about their rights and responsibilities under the law.  

As Queensland’s second most populous and fastest growing city, the Gold Coast is playing an increasingly influential role in the state and the country’s legal profession. Over 1,000 practise on the Gold Coast.  

The Gold Coast District Law Association aims to provide a forum for local legal practitioners to connect with each other and the community and to advance the interests of justice and the practice of law on the Gold Coast.  

Women Law Association NSW (WLANSW)

The Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales (WLANSW) is the peak professional body representing women lawyers in NSW. We have been committed to improving the status and working conditions of women lawyers since 1952. Today we have a diverse membership ranging from the female pioneers of the legal profession, senior legal leaders and the emerging next generation.

Women’s Law Association Queensland (WLAQ)

Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Inc (WLAQ) is an organisation dedicated to women who are jurists, practising professionals, legal academics, legal graduates and students of law. 

WLAQ membership is open to all females who hold a law degree, or studying to obtain a law degree, in Australia. 

Artshub

Built upon a proud 22-year heritage, ArtsHub is Australia's leading independent online resource dedicated to the world of the arts.

Our passionate team actively pursues a vision of being a world-class arts and culture publishing, media and marketplace business that significantly contributes to developing a dynamic, diverse and prosperous arts industry. 

Art Associations of Australian and New Zealand

The Art Association of Australia and New Zealand is the national professional body for Australian and New Zealand art historians. Its membership is comprised principally of academics in art and design, postgraduate students, artists and designers, and gallery and museum curators.  

Arts Mid North Coast

Arts Mid North Coast is the peak regional arts and cultural development organisation for the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. We service the five local government areas of Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey, Nambucca Valley, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour on the traditional lands of the Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr Nations. 

We are an independent not for profit organisation supported by Create NSW and Mid North Coast Local Governments and are part of a network of 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) in NSW.  We support and collaborate with government, communities, organisations, business and individuals to build capacity and create opportunities for the arts and creative industries. 

Art Societies Australia

Explore our comprehensive list featuring over 100 art groups and societies across Australia, providing a gateway to valuable insights and connections within the vibrant world of artistic expression. 

Australian Publishers Association

(Creative Writing)

The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the national representative body for the Australian publishing industry. We champion the interests of Australian publishers, support industry development and learning, and promote the value of books and reading to Australian society.

Our purpose is to make the business of publishing easier – delivering key programs, initiatives and advocacy work on behalf of our members to enhance and enrich the sector. 

Australian Screen Editors

(Creative Writing)

The Australian Screen Editors Guild (ASE) is a cultural, professional and educational organisation, dedicated to the pursuit and recognition of excellence in the arts, sciences and technology of motion picture film and televisual post production.

It aims to promote, improve and protect the role of editor as an essential and significant contributor to all screen productions.

 The ASE is a national organisation formed in 1996. It has members across Australia as well as overseas. The Guild is an association of professional screen editors and assistants working in a wide range of disciplines. 

Flying Arts Alliance

Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland.  

Flying Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Flying Arts is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. Flying Arts is supported by corporate partners and benefactors. 

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia. 

Print Council of Australia

The Print Council of Australia Inc. (PCA) is a national not-for-profit member organisation that promotes contemporary Australian printmaking, including artist books, zines, and works on paper. 

The PCA has a Committee of Management representing all states and territories of Australia, and a part-time staff of four complemented by a team of volunteers. Through the quarterly journal Imprint, the annual Print Commission program, exhibitions and other events the PCA supports the work of its member printmakers and promotes excellence and innovation in the field.  

Visual Artists Association

The VAA champion artists at all stages of their careers to succeed in the business of art. We don’t believe that the cultural myth of the “impoverished artist” needs to exist. Instead, you will find VAA assisting Artists in building their businesses by generating sales via marketing and distribution channels (self-representation, galleries, publishers) as well as advising on personal brand creation, alongside the practicalities of managing your arts business. 

The VAA offers members the right tools to succeed including; access to a range of training, business advice services, online resources, events, as well access to a supportive and progressive community. The Association is open to new and emerging artists as well as established artists. 

Women’s Art Register

The Women’s Art Register is Australia’s living archive of women’s art practice. We are a not-for-profit, artist-run community and resource, with an open and inclusive policy of collecting items from all artists who identify as women (cis and trans inclusive) or gender diverse. 

Supported by our passionate group of members and volunteers, we work with a range of government, institutional and private partners. In particular, we value our long-held partnerships with the City of Yarra and the University of Melbourne, as well as our collaborations with local, national and international arts organisations and collectives. 

• representing and promoting the physics community to government and other legislative or policy-making bodies
• organising meetings and conferences on research and professional topics;
• promoting and supporting physics teaching and education in schools, colleges and universities;
• encouraging investment in government and industrial research;
• setting and supporting professional standards and qualifications in physics;
• identifying and supporting the needs of physicists in all sectors of employment;
• recognising distinguished contributions to physics.

• A group of individuals who are deeply interested in how plants function.
• Providing a forum for sharing of knowledge so that the membership can build both the depth and breadth of knowledge of plant functions.
• Providing mutual support and collective mentorship.
• Recognising and rewarding excellence at all levels of scientific career development without fear or favour.
• Nurturing the next generation of plant scientists.
• Working on behalf of members to enhance their ability to do research and to educate others in plant sciences.
• Supporting a journal, Functional Plant Biology, that reflects the broad interests of the members.
• Organising the national conference ComBio and other symposia in associate with Australian scientific societies, to facilitate the dissemination of new research.

Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

The Australian Counselling Association is a non-profit, professional organisation that is dedicated to the counselling profession. As a member of ACA, you will join a community of dedicated professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice, continuous learning, and the well-being of individuals and communities across Australia. Our member community includes practitioners, academics and students within the counselling and psychotherapy sector.

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) is a leading national peak body for the counselling and psychotherapy profession. PACFA promotes the development and practice of counselling, psychotherapy and Indigenous Healing Practices, and respects and supports the diversity of approaches within the ‘talk therapies’ field. PACFA provides support to members through their branches, colleges, and interest groups.