They will be happy to assist you.

The best way to join is through one of our Clubs, or if there is not a Club near you (check locations on the Australia Map), send an application through to Head Office who will refer it to the Division President.

Contact the Club nearest to you, and go along and meet other members. Women like you who have a desire to improve conditions for other women, both here in Australia and around the world.

Membership Application Form

BPW is the organisation for women in the workforce

BPW is representative of women from all walks of life including those who work in the professions, as managers, employees, employers and business owners.

A multigenerational organisation, membership includes women who work in the public and private sectors, in micro business through to the corporate, professional and political fields.

It provides networking locally, nationally and internationally, stimulating speakers providing information, education and training, mentoring and a forum for exchange of information and debate in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

BPW provides a rich resource of women who continue to give generously of their wisdom and experience. Member benefits include personal and occupational growth, exchange of experiences, mentoring by association and a contact network that reaches every corner of the globe.

BPW encourages women to become well-informed and active at local, national and international levels. It works to raise the status of women and cooperate with women in other organisations within Australia and in other countries to encourage international understanding.

BPW members have opportunities to become involved in areas of their interest to assist the work of the organisation. This can include issues, projects, mentors or management. Members are invited to contact the BPW Executive to discuss how they can be proactive in BPW in the many areas of activity.

You are invited to join other like-minded business and professional women or learn more about BPW by contacting: bpwaust@bpw.com.au

Don't miss out on all the fun and playing your part in the success of the BPW Key Team.

How to Join?

The best way to join BPW is join a Club where you will find like-minded women, so contact the person nominated as the Contact member at the club nearest you. (Click on the State of your interest and on the Club name nearest you for more details about that Club) . Attend one of their meetings and see if you enjoy the people and the format. Give it a go! You may find a whole new world of BPW.

If there is not a Club near you, then complete the Application Form attached and email (bpwaust@bpw.com.au) or post it to

BPW Australia
PO Box 193
Surrey Hills VIC 3127.

This will be forwarded to the State or Division President who will get in touch with you with a view to you becoming an Independent Member at Large.

How much will it Cost?

BPW membership varies according to the State and Club which your join. Usually it is around $2.50 a week for your membership and your ability to have access to this fantastic International organisation. Each Club is autonomous and has a unique atmosphere determined by its members, and has a different member rate, so you will need to go to the Club and they will advise you. The fees are broken down into;

•  BPW International Fee
•  BPW Australia dues
•  BPW Division/State fee (in some States)
•  BPW Club Fee

Within BPW we have a structure of Members in BPW Clubs which are part of BPW Divisions or States, which are affiliated with BPW Australia, which is affiliated with BPW International.

A full member of BPW Australia belongs to a Club, but we can have

Independent Members at Large who because of work commitments or geographical commitments are not able to join a Club. These members are members of a Division or State.

We have other categories of members ;

Associate Member  - 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.

Life Member  - is bestowed upon a BPW member by Club, Division or nationally. It recognises a member who has made a tremendous contribution to BPW and to women in Australia.

Corporate Members - are memberships allocated as part of a Corporate membership program at Club, Division and BPW Australia level. A company may seek Corporate membership and allocate up to three members to attend Club meetings.

Honorary member  - is for women whom BPW would like to bestow membership in recognition of their contribution to the Australian community.

KIT membership - 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.