Membership


AES membership can make a difference







Benefit from the support AES offers by choosing from one of the following membership levels:

Individual Membership Level
Ideal for individuals seeking valuable resources and expert support when needed.

Enterprise Membership Level
The initial tier for associations to gain invaluable benefits and support.
You can add up to ten (in total) organisation representatives - Staff / Board members.

Premium Membership Level
The ultimate membership, providing associations exclusive access to tools to boost membership success.  You can add up to twenty (in total) organisation representatives - Staff / Board members.

Note-  New members applying for membership between December 1 and March 31 will be charged 50% of the full membership fee. For applications submitted between April 1 and May 31, the full membership fee will apply, with the membership term extending until May 31 of the following year.


individual

$295

per year

enterprise

$900

per year

premium

$1800

per year


Exclusive Member Resources
Exclusive emails for updates, templates for policies, etc. Access the latest policy templates relating to OHS, Privacy, Governance and more.


Member discounts on reports
Annual reports from AES on the latest matters that impact on Associations.


Free Webinars
Our program of webinars includes the latest subjects and information affecting associations and are free to AES members.


Entry to Member-only events/ webinars
AES facilitates member-only events and webinars.


Events - workshops, networking, forums
Receive preferential pricing to attend events.


1 hour Governance Presentation
Receive a virtual 1-hour introduction to Governance - the latest information for all Board Directors.


Member Price For Consulting Products and Services
AES provides a range of consulting products and services - members receive a discount.


Job Board Advertising
AES posts regular job positions on the AES job board which is promoted to over 3,000 contacts in the Association sector. Jobseekers can also promote themselves, free of charge..


Member Helpline (up to 1 hour pa)
Designed for ad hoc queries, the AES office operates during business hours and members have access to our skilled staff and consultants.


Coaching

A 3-month program, 30 mins per month. (This could be 1-1 or in a group).




Mentoring Program
Opportunity to access 'The AES Mentoring Program' which aims to support Board members and Senior staff, at a discounted rate.


Self-Assessment Tool
Measure your organisation's success using our benchmarking tool, and compare with Australia's top performers. Members receive an immediate report on the performance of their association.


Special Interest Groups
AES facilitate numerous intimate in-person and virtual gatherings of Association Leaders, to share ideas and issues facing their own organisation.  Members have the opportunity to attend these meetings.


Financial advice with AES partner 
Access to financial advice from our professional financial advisors.


1 x Constitution or Policy Review per year

Up to three hours spent reviewing your constitution with comments and suggestions for change if needed.





CEO/ Leadership Support (up to 3 hrs pa)
Ideal for CEOs & Presidents who are navigating the complexity of their organisation or seeking to receive feedback on some of the strategies they are implementing from members of the AES Consulting team.





HR Advice - up to 1 hour complimentary advice

Up to one hour HR advice relating to HR matters in your organisation, through our preferred partner. 





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Membership Terms and conditions

All benefits provided under AES membership tiers are non-cumulative. Both Enterprise and Premium memberships grant access to all AES online member resource pages for all staff and board members within the organisation. Each Enterprise and Premium member organisation must designate a key contact person, who will hold the authority to manage and access AES benefits on behalf of the organisation. Presentations and advisory services are available as outlined in the defined benefits for each membership tier. These services are delivered virtually, though in-person services can be arranged at an additional cost, excluding travel and accommodation expenses. Please note that AES adheres to all relevant provisions of the Australian Consumer Law and the Privacy Act 1988. Membership is exclusively available to employees and volunteers of associations or not-for-profit organisations. AES reserves the right to decline membership applications and to modify benefits as necessary.

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