How to join
Individual members at all different stages of their career journey are invited to apply for membership.
Benefits for individuals
Play a role in the Geospatial Council as a member or community leader and have a say in the future of geospatial in Australia.
You have a voice in shaping the future potential of our sector for generations to come.
OPTIONS
Membership fees
1st yr grad $165
2nd yr grad $220
3rd yr grad $345
Any person currently studying in Australia
Full-time $0
Part-time Undergrad $0
Part-time Postgrad $60
Vote at AGMs^
Digital membership badge
Post-nominal
Access to free standard webinars
Discounted F2F event attendance
Discount on certification & endorsements
Position magazine
Access to JOSS
Fee waived for mentoring program
Right to nomination for high level awards
OPTIONS
Professional |
Affiliate |
Student |
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Membership fees |
Professionals $460 1st yr Grad $165 2nd y rGrad $220 3rd y rGrad $345 |
Anyone from overseas |
Any person currently studying in Australia Full-time $0 Part-time Undergrad $0 Part-time Postgrad $60 |
Vote at AGMs^ |
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Digital membership badge |
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Post-nominal |
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Access to free standard webinars |
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Discounted F2F event attendance |
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Discount on certification & endorsements |
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Position magazine |
Printed + Digital |
Digital only |
Digital only |
Access to JOSS |
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Fee waived for mentoring program^ |
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Right to nomination for high level awards |
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Other membership types
RETIRED MEMBERSHIP
Members of GCA may be eligible to apply for retired membership. To be eligible you must be retired from all full-time or part-time incoming generating activities within the geospatial industry and have been a financial member of GCA, SIBA/GITA, SSSI, ISA or SSI for a total minimum of five years. Retired members are strongly encouraged to continue actively engaging in the geospatial sector and nurturing their ties to the geospatial community.
Completed Retired Membership Applications Forms are to be returned to membership@geospatialcouncil.org.au
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION MEMBERSHIP
Members of GCA may be eligible to apply for special consideration membership. Members may request their membership fee to be waived or reduced due to illness, maternity/paternity leave, unemployment etc.
Completed Special Consideration Membership Applications Forms are to be returned to membership@geospatialcouncil.org.au