Membership

We’re more than just an association for magazine publishers and digital media, we’re a vibrant community of like minds. . .

Publishers Australia is the only professional organisation that represents publishers of specific interest titles for consumers, B2B, and customer audiences - in print and online.

Members gain access to gated online resources, discounted events and resources through our supplier members, as well as the chance to network and learn from your peers.

Members also gain the right to enter the Publishers Australia Excellence Awards, which are held annually at an exclusive location in Sydney.

Who can be a member of Publishers Australia?

Publishers Australia serves publishing businesses and professionals in all sectors of public and private enterprise, business and education.

Publishers Australia currently offers five categories of membership:

  • 15 or more printed titles
  • 2-14 titles employing journalists
  • 2-14 titles NOT employing journalists
  • 1 title
  • Associate
Your membership term is for one financial year (1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011).

Click here to find out more about the benefits of being a Publishers Australia member

Benefits

Publishers Australia has crafted member benefits to provide you with the support you need in your business over the next year. Your tax-deductible membership exclusively entitles you to:
  • Access our password-protected new industry website (www.publishersaustralia.com.au) to source the latest news, an events calendar, links to the latest videos and exclusive resources, including a new industry database
  • Legal advice handouts by Dilanchian Lawyers, who also offer a free, 30-minute phone consultation
  • Tailored insurance packages, your own dedicated senior account manager and access to the Marsh Insurance free helpline
  • Discounts on publishing workshops – such as the recent Inside Google lunch – which provide both insight into the business, and access to industry leaders, helping you stay ahead of your competitors
  • Regular industry networking drinks where you will hear about hot topics from experts in a lively, relaxed atmosphere (our last gathering dissected Apple’s iPad)
  • A saving of $825 on the five-day FIPP Certificate in Digital Publishing course on 9-13 August 2010, which equips magazine managers with the skills to develop effective digital strategies
  • Share in alliances with international trade bodies, arming you with the latest information on global trends and best practices
  • Attend our 2010 Excellence Awards (hosted by broadcaster Adam Spencer). This year’s hot ticket is the place to celebrate the best our industry has to offer while networking with your peers
  • Receive our quarterly magazine, Publish, and the weekly e-newsletter, Publish.News
  • A voice on topics such as postal affairs, distribution, copyright and privacy issues
  • Exclusive offers from associate members
  • The tools to run your publishing business

Costs

Publishers Australia currently offers five categories of membership:

  • 15 or more printed titles ($6,875.00 incl. GST)
  • 2-14 titles employing journalists ($2,365.00 incl. GST)
  • 2-14 titles NOT employing journalists ($1,364.00 incl. GST)
  • 1 title ($660.00 incl. GST)
  • Associate ($1,650.00 incl. GST)

Your membership term is for one financial year (1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011) and is calculated from the day you join Publishers Australia. Therefore, the amount for your first year of membership is the full subscription amount prorated to 30 June 2011. 

Join

Publishers Australia members benefit from development opportunities, resources and by sharing ideas and knowledge with fellow media professionals.

Fees are calculated on receipt of your application information and advised to you before proceeding further. All applications are ratified by the Publishers Australia Board.

Click on the icon below to download the membership application form:

Membership application form Membership application form (82 KB)

Please feel free to contact Alan with your member needs and ideas at membership@publishersaustralia.com.au or on (02) 9955 1510.