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Membership Categories
Full Membership Categories
Members in these categories are entitled to the full* range of membership benefits (* some
exceptions for Student Members).
exceptions for Student Members).
Ordinary Member
Criteria:
Qualifications: NAATI certification / accreditation / recognition OR formal T/I qualifications from a recognised institution in Australia or overseas OR other acceptable qualifications
Practice: currently practising as a T/I (paid or unpaid), having previously practised, or intending to practise.
Retired Member
Criteria:
The member needs to be aged 65 years or over, with at least 15 years’ continuous membership in AUSIT. Suitable for long-term AUSIT members who have retired / almost retired from practice but wish to continue their association with AUSIT. Annual fee takes into account the member’s reduced income.
Student Member
Criteria:
A student enrolled full-time or part-time in a formal T/I program of at least one semester at a recognised institution. Ordinary Members can transfer to this category while enrolled in such courses. Membership in this category is limited to a lifetime maximum of 5 years. Student members who have completed their studies are no longer entitled to membership in this category, but are expected to upgrade to Ordinary Member.
Associate Membership
Members in this category enjoy reduced benefits, but which include access to the members-only pages of the AUSIT
website, receiving e-Flashes about forthcoming events, and eligibility for discounted rates for AUSIT events.
website, receiving e-Flashes about forthcoming events, and eligibility for discounted rates for AUSIT events.
Associate Member
Criteria:
Any individual who has an interest in the profession of translation and interpreting, but does not meet the criteria for Ordinary Member, Retired Member or Student Member.
Member Benefits by Category
| Membership Benefit | Ordinary | Retired | Student | Associate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Benefits | ||||
| Listing on the general online directory, and public online profile | | | | |
| Display AUSIT logo and AUSIT membership on websites, in emails and on stationery | | | | |
| Be Informed and Network | ||||
| Access to practitioner e-Forums | | | | |
| Receive e-Flashes with industry news | | | | |
| Access to current edition of In Touch magazine (online) | | | | |
| Access to members-only online resources | | | | |
| Financial Benefits | ||||
| At least 50% discount on all AUSIT PD | | | | |
| 30% discount on professional indemnity insurance | | | | |
| Participation on AUSIT Committees / Governance Rights | ||||
| Attend and speak at AGMs | | | | |
| Vote at branch and national AGMs and stand for office with voting rights | | | | |
| Eligible to be appointed to branch committees (no voting rights) | | | | |
| Contribute to committees other than National Council and Branch Committees | | | | |
Some membership categories and benefits are subject to approval. Membership benefits are subject to change, and some benefits may be subject to further restrictions or third-party terms and conditions. AUSIT makes no guarantee that all services will be available at all times to all members.
