How to Join?
There are two ways to be part of BPW – join as a member of a Club or as an Independent member.
The majority of our members join a Club. That’s where you’ll find like-minded women and opportunities to become involved in areas that interest you and assist the work of our organisation. This could include issues, projects, mentoring or management. To join a Club contact the person nominated as the contact member at the club nearest you. (Select Clubs from the main menu, choose a state from the drop down menu, and click on the Club name nearest you for more details about that Club.) Attend one or two of their meetings and see if you enjoy the people and the format. Give it a go! You may find a whole new world in BPW.
Benefits of joining include:
- representation to government through our membership of COSBOA, the voice of small business in Australia
- representation to government through our lead role in economic Security4Women (eS4W), one of the six National Women’s Alliances funded by the federal Office for Women
- member rates for events and conferences
- opportunities to learn, lead and grow in a supportive environment
- having your say on the issues that affect you
- access to discounted training and personal & professional development
If there is not a Club near you or you need more flexibility, then you may prefer to become an Independent Member. To join as an Independent Member complete the Application Form on this page and either email it to bpwaust@bpw.com.au or post it to:
BPW Australia
PO Box 193
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Once the State Representative or Division President for your area gets your form, they’ll contact you to finalise the details of becoming an Independent Member.
How much will it cost?
Membership is around $5 week (or less) depending on the State and Club you join. Each Club has its own unique atmosphere and culture created by its members, and all give you full access to all the benefits of our organisation. Just contact the Club nearest you and they will advise you. Alternatively you can contact Liz Flatters, our Director of Membership to discuss joining fees. The fees are broken down into:
- BPW International fee
- BPW Australia dues
- BPW Division/State fee
- BPW Club fee
Membership renewals are due by the 1st July each year. If you join during the year your membership fee is calculated on a pro-rata basis, adjusted quarterly. To find out how much to pay, contact your nearest Club or our Director of Membership.
Membership Categories
Most women join as a Full Club Member, an Independent Member or a Corporate Member. There are also a number of other membership categories including Associate Member, KIT (Keep in Touch) Member, Life Member and Honorary Member. Just click on these pages for more information on the different membership categories.