Australian Society for Parasitology Inc

Membership

Interested in Joining the ASP?

To apply for membership of the Australian Society for Parasitology (ASP), please complete the online membership application. Payment can be made securely by credit card (via PayPal) online. If you wish to pay by cheque or money order and  mail your membership application, please download the application form here.


Applications are considered by a Committee of the ASP. Successful applicants will receive a receipt and a copy of the Constitution from the Secretariat. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised and their subscription fee refunded.

Membership Categories and Fees

Membership Type  Description
Annual Fee (AUD)
Student

A person currently enrolled as a student in an Australian university, whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to participate in and contribute to the activities of the Society. Proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). Note: Once student has completed one year out of PhD and working in the field the fee will change to Ordinary member rate of $150.00

$40
 
Ordinary Member

A person whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to participate in and contribute to the activities of the Society and proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). 

$150
Foundation Member

Being any member who joined the Society on or before June 30, 1964.

N/A
Fellow

A distinguished member, elected by Council, who by their influence or endeavour have promoted the advancement of parasitology and rendered conspicuous service to the cause of parasitology and the Society. See 6.4 of the ASP Constitution (2019) for how to nominate https://www.parasite.org.au/the-society/constitution/

$0
Lifetime Member

(Retired)

This category is for an Ordinary Member, of good standing and aged 55 years or older

who upon retirement, or at any time thereafter, may pay three times the current annual dues as a final payment entitling him/her to all the privileges of Ordinary Membership for life or, alternatively, an Ordinary Member in good standing upon retirement may pay membership dues annually at the student rate, entitling him/her to all the privileges of Ordinary Membership for that year. An application for Lifetime membership may be submitted, in writing, to the Secretary, without the need for a proposer or seconder.

There is also the option for retired members to pay the same rate as students ie $40 per year.

$450 (life) or
$40 per year 


International

Member                

This category is for a person living outside Australia whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to contribute to the activities of the Society. Proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). Please email maureen.engler@parasite.org.au if you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to be complete the application form to be considered for a membership fee reduction. $50                          

Ready to Renew Your Membership?

If you are already a member of the ASP and you wish to renew your membership, log into the site using your email and password, and you can renew online. A hard copy renewal form can be downloaded if you want to send a cheque payment for your renewal.

Questions?

Questions about membership can be directed to the ASP Secretariat (contact details at the bottom of this page).

 

RETURN TO THE MAIN ASP WEBSITE

ASP Secretariat
PO Box 480, Cairns North, 4870

Telephone: 0488139155
Email:maureen.engler@parasite.org.au

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