About joining
How do I join?
How much does membership cost?
Corporate membership
Things to note
About joining
Become an IABC member and enjoy the many benefits of belonging to a network of 15,500 communication professionals in over 60 countries worldwide.
Tap into the collective experience of your peers for new ideas, fresh insights, and problem solving assistance.
Enhance your skills via IABC’s robust library of how-to articles, case studies, research and manuals to help guide you.
Network online and face-to-face to uncover the hidden job market. And if you””””re a freelancer, IABC is a great place to find clients.
The Victorian chapter offers members:
- Regular professional communication & networking events
- An opportunity to grow your skills, contacts and knowledge
Other member benefits include:
- Your own bi-monthly copy of Communication World magazine
- Reduced rates to IABC””””””””””””””””s renowned annual conferences and many resources and publications
- An international accreditation program
- Reduced rates to enter the international Gold Quill awards program
- An online IABC Member Centre, with tools and resources to help you in your job
- A full range of information resources and research materials
You can read more about the benefits, and what our members say, on the IABC headquarters site.
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How do I join?
Simply head to the Join IABC tab on www.iabc.com.
You will have a choice of four monthly instalments, or payment in full.
Australians now have the option of paying in USD or AUD.
All membership payments are processed by our global headquarters in San Francisco.
The easiest and most cost-effective way to join IABC, or renew your membership, is online. However you can also download the registration form and send payment direct to IABC HQ in San Francisco.
Before you join, please read our Code of Ethics and, if you agree, tick the appropriate box on the membership form.
How much does membership cost?
New members can join online for just US$307 / AUD $353.05 (includes $40 application fee but waives chapter dues).
Existing members can renew online and pay US$307 / AUD $353.05
Lapsed members who wish to re-join pay US$347 (including $40 application fee).
The following table details a break down of dues paid online.
Admin Fee $40 USD$46 AUD |
Victoria Chapter Dues $40 USD$46 AUD |
Asia Pacific Region Dues $25 USD$28.75 AUD |
International Dues$267 USD$307.05 AUD |
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| Join | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Renew | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Re-join | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Corporate Membership
Corporate packages offer greater discounts to companies with five or more employees from the same company wishing to take out membership. Corporate members renew the same time each year and gives flexibility to change members during the year. Please see more on corporate members in Victoria and the levels of corporate membership.
Things to note
- Membership dues can be paid in US dollars or AUD
- Membership runs for 12 months and will be processed upon receipt of full payment and application to IABC world headquarters.
- IABC membership belongs to the member, even if the employer paid for it.
- No dues shall be refunded to any member whose membership terminates for any reason.