Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for APEN Membership

• Application for membership

  • Fill out a membership application form
  • Apply online or Contact APEN directly
  • All members must abide by the APEN Constitution and Code of Ethics of APEN

• APEN supports members to develop their capability and professionalism encouraging their involvement in a range of member services which includes:

  • Access to free services to members including
    • The latest extension information across Australia and New Zealand through an emailed electronic newsletter
    • Regular reminders of activities through active social media groups and an extension community on LinkedIn and Facebook
    • A network that opens doors to future employment prospects and provides relative continuity for those working on short-term contracts
    • Networking and professional development activities, such as APEN Conversations and webinars
    • A website (www.apen.org.au) that provides additional resources to assist members in their professional development, including the members’ section
    • Access to an electronic version of the book ‘Shaping Change: Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and the Role of Extension’
    • Access to and encouragement to publish in the ‘Rural Extension and Innovation Systems (REIS)’ journal which is published in printed and electronic format by APEN
    • Eligible to vote at APEN meetings and join the APEN Board of Directors
    • Opportunities to develop and increase your skill base by participating in one of the Board Committees, as a Regional Coordinator and/or as a Director on the APEN Board. These voluntary roles help APEN stay relevant to the emerging needs of members.
    • An option for members to be involved in one of the Board Committees to
    • An option for members to become a Regional Coordinator to help members network and access member services
  • Members discount to APEN low-cost fee-for-service activities including:
    • Networking and professional development via Conferences every two years
    • Other personal and professional development opportunities such as regional activities and ExtensionChat
    • Opportunity to participate in a mentoring programme as a mentee or mentor

• Business Supporters arrangements

  • There are two types of Business supporter arrangements where businesses can pay the membership fees for their staff. The Business Supporter 30+ allows 30 or more staff from a company to be members under the arrangement. Business Supporter <30 allows 1 - 29 staff from a company to be members under this arrangement
  • Business Supporters receive marketing recognition in the monthly APEN eBulletin and the APEN website
  • Business Supporter 30+ members can also access a tailored professional development activity offered to their members at cost

• Membership Term

  • Membership is based on the Australian financial year i.e. 1 July to 30 June
  • Membership can be paid for one or two years at a time
  • Those joining between 1 January and 30 March will receive a 40% discount for the following year's membership
  • Those joining between 1 April and 30 June receive membership until 30 June the following year
  • Those wishing to terminate or change their membership type should notify the APEN Secretariat immediately or by the end of April each year
  • Membership renewal invoices will be issued in late May/early June, with fees payable by 31 July each year
  • Membership payment methods include Credit Card, EFT (bank transfer) or Cheque, as stipulated on your invoice

• Termination of Membership

  • Resignation of membership must be in writing via email to info@apen.org.au
  • Financial obligations of membership are not met if annual invoices are not paid by 31 August
  • APEN retains the right to cancel membership at any time. Membership cancellation will occur if a member refuses or neglects to comply with the APEN Constitution, or the APEN Code of Ethics, or has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of APEN