About Sydney

Sydney, with a population of almost 4 million, and covering almost 1120 square kilometres (700 square miles), is a remarkably easy city to move around in.   Unless visitors to Sydney are specifically seeking out friends in outlying areas, most will have no real need to travel too far away from the central city area and the harbour. Most Sydney tourist attractions are either within the central business district, close to the CBD, or at points around the harbour. The exceptions are Bondi and Manly - surf beach suburbs situated south and north of Sydney Heads.

If you've only got a week or a few days in Sydney, your time would be best spent by taking a walk around the wider CBD area, visiting The Rocks or spending time on the harbour . The harbour is Sydney and on a warm day, with a clear blue sky, there is no better place on earth.

Sydney BPW

BPW Sydney 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 their Club, their Division and BPWA and pay full fees. They have voting rights at Club, Division and national level and receive BPWA and Division newsletters.  This is the most common form of BPW membership.

Members at Large are members of their own Division and BPWA but pay only those portions.  MALs are the responsibility of the Division VPIP.  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.  Divisions should inform Clubs of their MALs so they can be invited to BPW events and functions in their locality.  MALs have voting rights at Division and national level and receive BPWA and Division newsletters.  BPWA provides the national newsletter and all other contact is through the Division.

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:               $  95.00

District (NSW):                                                                         $  30.00

Sydney BPW:                                                                          $  45.00

Total ‘Club Member’ cost:                                                       $170.00

Total ‘Member at Large’ cost:                                                  $125.00

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