About Albury

Albury and Wodonga sit either side of where the nation’s busiest highway crosses our greatest river. As a meeting point of contrasts and cultures its significance stretches all the way back to the first Aboriginal inhabitants who gathered here long before the arrival of Europeans. Being on the natural border between the two oldest and strongest colonies, Albury and Wodonga grew up as both river port and rail head. They were the start and end of much of the trade, travel and commerce between the two colonial powers. The contrasts and contradictions of time and place, history and progress, river and mountain, culture and cultivation have melded themselves into an unlikely harmony of differences not experienced anywhere else in the country.

Albury BPW

BPW Albury welcomes all new members who have an interest in pursuing issues affecting women in our community, and who are interested in trying to make a difference. Our monthly meetings provide a stimulating and informative environment for members and have a purpose to provide a forum for networking and socialising, and to focus on the continuing education of our members through the guest speakers.

Main Membership Options

Club Members are members of BPW International, BPW Australia and of their Club. They have voting rights at Club, and national level and receive BPWA newsletters.  This is the most common form of BPW membership.

Members at Large or Independent Members are members of BPWA but do not have an affiliation with a Club due to there being no Club conveniently located for them.   When a number of MALs have joined from a particular area, endeavours should be made to establish a club in the locality and encourage Club Membership.  MALs have voting rights at a national level and receive BPWA newsletters. 

Associate Members (Friends) is a category that recognises the financial restrictions on certain groups of women and since their input is valued, offers half fees.  This may be a short term arrangement for a member until she rejoins as a Club Member.  This arrangements means that BPWA can purport to represent all women and their issues, not just those who can afford to pay their full dues to the organisation.  Associate Members have no voting rights but receive BPWA and Division newsletters.

Keep in Touch (KIT) membership is offered to members taking leave of absence for reasons such as pregnancy, study, relocation or overload, but encourages them to stay in touch with the Club.  These members are more likely to rejoin when their situation changes if their Club has kept them informed of BPW activities.  KIT members have no voting rights and receive newsletters and minutes at the discretion of their Club. 

Fees

Federation (Australia wide) including International Fees:           $176.00                   (2009-2010)

Local Club Fees may also be charged.

Please forward your completed application form directly to the BPW Albury address listed on the right hand side of this page.