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As well as being part of a huge, evolving worldwide movement that is transforming the availability of free knowledge and cultural works, the benefits of becoming a member include: | As well as being part of a huge, evolving worldwide movement that is transforming the availability of free knowledge and cultural works, the benefits of becoming a member include: | ||
* [[rules| | * [[rules|Voting rights]] at meetings | ||
* | * Access to members-only mailing lists | ||
* Contribute to Wikimedia Australia's direction and have input to the Wikimedia movement through [[m:Chapter-selected Board seats|the chapter-selected trustees]] on the Wikimedia Foundation board. | |||
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Before you join, you may be interested in reading our [[rules]] and especially our [[Statement of Purpose|statement of purpose]]. | Before you join, you may be interested in reading our [[rules]] and especially our [[Statement of Purpose|statement of purpose]]. | ||
=== How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia === | |||
==How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia== | |||
# Fill out and submit the [{{Membership form URL}} application form]. Be sure all of the submitted information is correct. | # Fill out and submit the [{{Membership form URL}} application form]. Be sure all of the submitted information is correct. | ||
# You'll receive a confirmation email. | # You'll receive a confirmation email. | ||
# If your application is approved | # If your application is approved you'll receive an email with payment details. | ||
# Once | # Once payment is received you'll be added to the members mailing list (unless you request otherwise). | ||
=== | ==Membership renewals== | ||
'''Membership renewals''' are payable every 12 months - you will receive an email reminder. | |||
Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}. We'd be delighted to help. | |||
[[Membership#Payment_methods|Make a payment]] with a comment including your name and—if there's room—the word "renewal"; please also email the treasurer ({{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}). | |||
{{/Payment methods}} | {{/Payment methods}} | ||
==Problems?== | ==Problems?== | ||
If at any time you have problems or you want to ask about the progress/status of your application, please contact the Secretary at {{nospam|secretary|wikimedia.org.au}}. | If at any time you have problems or you want to ask about the progress/status of your application, please contact the Secretary at {{nospam|secretary|wikimedia.org.au}}. |
Revision as of 08:25, 29 May 2023
- For a condensed membership page suitable for printing to give out at events, printable PDF or see Membership/handout.
Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today!
Membership is currently A$9.95 for 12 months and is open for Australians and residents of Pacific islands without an established chapter.
As well as being part of a huge, evolving worldwide movement that is transforming the availability of free knowledge and cultural works, the benefits of becoming a member include:
- Voting rights at meetings
- Access to members-only mailing lists
- Contribute to Wikimedia Australia's direction and have input to the Wikimedia movement through the chapter-selected trustees on the Wikimedia Foundation board.
Before you join, you may be interested in reading our rules and especially our statement of purpose.
How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia
- Fill out and submit the application form. Be sure all of the submitted information is correct.
- You'll receive a confirmation email.
- If your application is approved you'll receive an email with payment details.
- Once payment is received you'll be added to the members mailing list (unless you request otherwise).
Membership renewals
Membership renewals are payable every 12 months - you will receive an email reminder. Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at treasurerwikimedia.org.au. We'd be delighted to help.
Make a payment with a comment including your name and—if there's room—the word "renewal"; please also email the treasurer (treasurerwikimedia.org.au).
Payment methods
At this time, the available payment methods are listed below in order of our preference. Further payment types may be added at a later stage.
Direct deposit
A direct deposit can be made at any Westpac branch or via internet banking.
Wikimedia Australia's Westpac account details are as follows:
- BSB: 033-341
- Account Number: 594901
- Account name: Wikimedia Australia Incorporated
Please include your name and a brief description of your payment
Problems?
If at any time you have problems or you want to ask about the progress/status of your application, please contact the Secretary at secretarywikimedia.org.au.