We offer two categories of organisational membership with entry into each category dependent upon whether or not your organisation meets the criteria.
We do not offer individual membership of AFAC however we will be offering individual subscription services to particular products and services in the future.
If you would like help to determine which category fits best, please contact our member services or phone +61 3 9419 2388.
AFAC Member
AFAC Membership is applicable to any emergency service or fire management agency of a State or Territory government in Australia or any other government agency approved by the AFAC Council. Entry into this category is limited and by invitation only. A Code of Conduct is applicable to all Emergency Service Members.
Membership includes access to all AFAC practice areas as well as the full suite of products and services offered.
Membership fees: available upon application
AFAC Affiliate Member
Organisations, not individuals will be considered for Affiliate Membership.
Invitation for Affiliate Membership will be offered to government agencies at all levels and not for profit organisations engaged in some aspect of emergency management - Research, Prevention, Preparedness, Response or Recovery.
Affiliate Membership is not available to commercial entities.
Entry into this category is by invitation and at the discretion of the AFAC Board. A Code of Conduct is applicable to all Affiliate members.
To express an interest in becoming an AFAC Affiliate Member you can contact our member services or phone +61 3 9419 2388.
View the Affiliate Member Policy.
Affiliate Membership Fees (ex GST):
| Access to one AFAC Group or Network | $ 5,000 p.a. |
| Access to two AFAC Groups or Networks | $ 7,500 p.a. |
| Access to three AFAC Groups or Networks | $10,000 p.a. |
Benefits of Affiliate Membership
In addition to the benefit of access to Groups or Networks in AFAC practice areas , AFAC Affiliate Members are afforded the following additional benefits:
Knowledge Sharing
- Member rates to AFAC Knowledge Events such as the AFAC & Bushfire CRC Annual Conference
- Access to other industry specific seminars, workshops and master classes and where appropriate members discounts
- Access to industry information through the AFAC websites
- Access to regular industry communications including the AFAC News e-newsletter and bulletins
- Access to industry updates and reports
- Subscription to 'Fire Australia' magazine
- Access to AFAC online forums and networks
Professional Development and Training
- Ability to access professional development courses and learning materials and receive member discounts
- Access to AIIMS course materials, manuals and peripherals
- Development of industry endorsed training and practitioner tools
- Opportunities to receive speaker alerts
Affiliate Member Logo
- Opportunities to use the Affiliate Member logo on letterheads and websites
Influencing, Advisory and Collaboration
- Involvement in the influencing and advisory role AFAC plays in the industry
- Opportunity for collaboration on industry matters and sharing the economic benefits of industry efficiencies
Advisory and Consulting
- Access to expert technical advice
- Access to expert interpretation of industry standards, specifications, trends and emerging issues.
