Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for APEN Membership

• Application for membership

  • Fill out a membership application form, 
  • Apply online, or
  • Contact APEN directly.

• Ordinary, student, retiree and life members’ entitlements

  • Eligible to vote at APEN meetings
  • Annual hard Copy of ExtensionNet newsletter and APEN Members’ Directory
  • e-ExtensionNet availability notification emailed quarterly
  • Monthly emailed members’ eBulletin
  • Resource: Shaping Change: Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and the Role of Extension book - complimentary copy for new members
  • Access to the APEN website
  • Discount at all APEN conferences, workshops and on publications

• Business Supporters (<30 members and 30+)

  • One flat rate invoice is provided to the organisation 
  • Visual recognition of the business logo displayed on APEN website, on social media platforms and in the monthly eBulletin
  • Membership database information is required for each individual (a link is provided to send within your business)
    • Individuals will then receive their own personal APEN membership number, login details and password.
  • Individual memberships may be transferable should there be a change of personnel within the membership year (contact the APEN Secretariat)
  • To receive a list of current members under your Business Supporter membership (contact the APEN Secretariat)
    • For Corporate members with 30+ employees only, the business was also offered the option of a bespoke ExtensionChat activity, which would be offered to registered members of that business at cost.

• Benefits of Membership

  • Access to the latest extension information across Australia and New Zealand
  • A broad and varied networking base you’ll have access to through the APEN Members’ Directory
  • Opportunities to attend webinars, conferences and workshops delivered through APEN on extension
  • Opportunity to participate in a mentoring programme as a mentee or mentor
  • Opportunities to develop and increase your skill base by participating in various sub-committees and/or APEN management
  • Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills that are not normally available in a workplace
  • Access to employment opportunities and extension information through the APEN website/eBulletin
     

• Membership term

  • Membership is based on the Australian financial year ie. July 1 to June 30
  • Membership is to be paid in full, partial payments cannot be made
  • 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 their membership should notify the APEN Secretariat immediately or by 31 May
  • Membership renewal invoices will be issued in June/July with a reminder issued in August/September

• Termination of Membership

  • Resignation of membership by email to info@apen.org.au or phone +61 2 6024 5349
  • Financial obligations of membership not met
    • If annual membership renewal fee is not paid within four weeks of the due date, then membership will be instantly terminated.
    • APEN retains the right to cancel membership at any time. Membership cancelation will occur:
      •  if a member refuses or neglects to comply with the APEN Constitution; or has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of APEN