Join us!
Join today and help us create our vision of a world where Australian invertebrates are appreciated and valued, and their biodiversity is sustained across our lands and waters.
Invertebrates Australia’s membership and supporter packs are sponsored by Eggpicnic
Become a Supporter
Supporters
As a supporter you help Australian Invertebrates and gain connections to a network of scientists and science enthusiasts.
Benefits
Support conservation, education and outreach. By joining, members directly contribute to the conservation of Australia’s diverse invertebrate fauna and help fund educational resources for schools and junior supporters. The more supporters we have the more influence we have to lobby for conservation of our invertebrates.
Invitation to join invertebrate field outings across the country. Participate in in-person events such as guided bug walks and light-trap nights, discovering new invertebrates and honing your observation skills.
Invitation to join exclusive supporters webinars. Connect with fellow bug nerds in online events hosted regularly throughout the year.
Receive members-only materials. Each supporter receives a membership card and an Eggpicnic art print featuring Australian invertebrates.
Contribute to conservation and citizen science. Members are encouraged to take part in projects such as the Christmas Beetle Count and Bogong Watch, adding valuable data to research and conservation efforts while enjoying hands-on experiences.
Stay informed. As part of the community, you’ll be among the first to hear about new programs and initiatives. Quarterly newsletters and online resources keep you up to date with research, events and opportunities.
Connect with a network. Membership links you to a community of scientists and citizen scientists who share an interest in invertebrates. Through in-person and online events, you can exchange knowledge, seek advice and build a network to learn more about our incredible invertebrates.
Junior Supporters
For our littlest critters 12 years or younger, joining the
‘Grub Club’
is perfect to get them into Australian invertebrates.
Benefits
In addition to Supporter benefits, Junior Supporters will receive the following benefits:
Biannual Grub Club packs. Each Grub Club member will receive hard-copy packs, mailed to your door annually. This will include a copy of our membership newsletter as well as other goodies such as: invertebrate-themed toys, exclusive Invertebrates Australia work sheets (colouring in activities, word searches, dot-to-dot etc.), and art prints.
Learn from scientists and enthusiasts. Invitations to “meet-the-scientist” sessions, giving you a chance to ask questions directly to experts and deepen your knowledge of invertebrates.
PURCHASE A GIFT CARD
Purchase a one year Supporter gift card for someone here. You will receive a PDF file to print or email to the recipient.
Become a Member
Individual Members
Membership is by application to the board
Benefits
In addition to the above Supporter benefits, Members will receive the following benefits:
Influence the organisation’s direction. Individual and organisational members enjoy voting rights, helping to shape Invertebrates Australia’s activities and priorities. As a member, you are part of the organisation’s decision-making body and delegate governance to the Board. This includes voting at the AGM.
Free attendance at exclusive annual discussion events.
Costs
$250 per year
Not-for-Profit Company Member
Membership is by application to the board
Benefits
Support conservation, education and outreach. By joining, members directly contribute to the conservation of Australia’s diverse invertebrate fauna and help fund educational resources for schools and junior supporters. The more supporters we have the more influence we have to lobby for conservation of our invertebrates.
Inclusive access for your team. Employees are invited to attend member events, fostering learning and engagement.
Receive members-only materials. Each supporter receives a membership card and an Eggpicnic art print featuring Australian invertebrates.
Contribute to conservation and citizen science. Members are encouraged to take part in projects such as the Christmas Beetle Count and Bogong Watch, adding valuable data to research and conservation efforts while enjoying hands-on experiences.
Stay informed. As part of the community, you’ll be among the first to hear about new programs and initiatives. Quarterly newsletters and online resources keep you up to date with research, events and opportunities.
Connect with a network. Membership links you to a community of scientists and citizen scientists who share an interest in invertebrates. Through in-person and online events, you can exchange knowledge, seek advice and build a network to learn more about our incredible invertebrates.
Influence the organisation’s direction. Individual and organisational members enjoy voting rights, helping to shape Invertebrates Australia’s activities and priorities. As a member, you are part of the organisation’s decision-making body and delegate governance to the Board. This includes voting at the AGM.
Be recognised as an invertebrate conservation partner. Receive an official IA Member logo to display across your organisation’s communications and platforms.
Costs
Small Not for Profits: $250 per year
Medium Not for Profits: $500 per year
Large Not for Profits: $1,000 per year
Size of a not for profit organisation is aligned with ACNC charity sizes.
For-Profit
Company Member
Membership is by application to the board
Benefits
Support conservation, education and outreach. By joining, members directly contribute to the conservation of Australia’s diverse invertebrate fauna and help fund educational resources for schools and junior supporters. The more supporters we have the more influence we have to lobby for conservation of our invertebrates.
Inclusive access for your team. Employees are invited to attend member events, fostering learning and engagement.
Receive members-only materials. Each supporter receives a membership card and an Eggpicnic art print featuring Australian invertebrates.
Contribute to conservation and citizen science. Members are encouraged to take part in projects such as the Christmas Beetle Count and Bogong Watch, adding valuable data to research and conservation efforts while enjoying hands-on experiences.
Stay informed. As part of the community, you’ll be among the first to hear about new programs and initiatives. Quarterly newsletters and online resources keep you up to date with research, events and opportunities.
Connect with a network. Membership links you to a community of scientists and citizen scientists who share an interest in invertebrates. Through in-person and online events, you can exchange knowledge, seek advice and build a network to learn more about our incredible invertebrates.
Influence the organisation’s direction. Individual and organisational members enjoy voting rights, helping to shape Invertebrates Australia’s activities and priorities. As a member, you are part of the organisation’s decision-making body and delegate governance to the Board. This includes voting at the AGM.
Be recognised as an invertebrate conservation partner. Receive an official IA Member logo to display across your organisation’s communications and platforms.
Costs
Small For Profits: $1,000 per year
Medium For Profits: $5,000 per year
Large For Profits: $10,000 per year
Size of a for profit organisation is aligned with the Australian Government Climate Active Fee (Table 3: Certification Types).