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Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today! Membership is [[w:AUD|AUD]]$40/year ([[w:AUD|AUD]]$20/year concession).
Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today!


Benefits of becoming a member include:
Membership is currently [[w:AUD|A]]$10 a year 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:
* [[rules|voting rights]] at meetings
* [[rules|voting rights]] at meetings
* [[accounts|officialwiki editing rights]]  
* [[accounts|officialwiki editing rights]]  
* access to members-only mailing lists
* access to members-only mailing lists
* the chance to steer Wikimedia Australia's direction and influence the [[m:Chapter-selected Board seats|Wikimedia Foundation chapter-selected Board seats]]
* the chance to steer 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.


Before you join you may be interested in reading our [[rules]] and especially our [[Statement of Purpose]].
Before you join, you may be interested in reading our [[rules]] and especially our [[Statement of Purpose|statement of purpose]].
 
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==How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia==
==How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia==
# Fill out and submit the [http://civicrm.wikimedia.org.au/civicrm/standalone/index.php?q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=5 application form]. Be sure all 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 will receive a confirmation email with the subject ''Application for Wikimedia Australia Membership''.
# You'll receive a confirmation email.
# If your application is approved, you will receive another email to inform you that the membership dues are pending. '''This email contains information about how you pay your membership fees at the relative rates - ([[w:AUD|AUD]]$40/year, [[w:AUD|AUD]]$20/year concession).'''
# If your application is approved, you'll receive another email to inform you that the membership dues are pending.
# Once your payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email to inform you of the status to 'Current'.  You will be added to the members mailing list unless you request otherwise. The email address you provided will be the primary method of contact regarding all Wikimedia Australia meetings and other events, unless you request otherwise.
# Once we've received your payment you'll receive a confirmation email to inform you of your current status, and you'll be added to the members mailing list (unless you request otherwise). The email address you provided will be the primary method of contact (unless you request otherwise).
 
==Late joiners==
 
The committee approved the following motion at the March 2009 meeting:-
 
:''That members joining and paying a subscription after 1 April in any financial year, be fully paid up until the end of the following financial year.


==Renewal of membership==
==Renewal of membership==
 
'''Membership renewals''' are payable in advance on or before 1 July in each year. Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}. We'd be delighted to help.
'''Membership renewal''' falls due on '''1 July''' of a given year.
 
If you have any questions, please email the Treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}


===How to renew===
===How to renew===
Simply make a payment (according to [[Membership#Payment_methods|Payment methods]]) with a comment including your name and if there is room, also the word "renewal", and also email the treasurer ({{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}). It's not necessary to do anything in memberDB for renewing.
Simply [[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}}). You don't need to do anything in memberDB for renewing.


==Payment methods==
==Late joiners==
At this time, the available payment methods are listed below. Further payment types may be added at a later stage.
Good news! Members who join and pay a subscription after 1 April in any financial year are regarded as fully paid-up until the end of the ''following'' financial year.
 
* Direct Deposit (highly preferred)
* Cheque or Money Order
* Paypal
 
===Cheques and money orders===
Should be sent to:
 
Wikimedia Australia, Inc.
PO Box 1093
TOOMBUL  Q  4012
Australia
 
With an accompanying note mentioning your name, email address and the purpose of the payment (e.g. joining, renewing).
 
===Direct deposit===
 
Bank details:
* [[w:Bank State Branch|BSB]]: 633-000
* Account No.: 134821859
* Account name: Wikimedia Australia Incorporated
* [[w:Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication|SWIFT]] Code: BENDAU3B (only for international transfers)
*:''If you pay via international tranfer, please add [[w:AUD|AUD]]$2 for the bank fee.''
 
===Paypal===


If you wish to pay via credit card or Paypal (http://www.paypal.com/), our account is <{{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}>. You can also email this address to get a Paypal payment request, which can be paid via Paypal account or credit card (a Paypal account is not necessary).
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==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}}.
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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$10 a year 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:

Before you join, you may be interested in reading our rules and especially our statement of purpose.

Join Wikimedia Australia

How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia

  1. Fill out and submit the application form. Be sure all of the submitted information is correct.
  2. You'll receive a confirmation email.
  3. If your application is approved, you'll receive another email to inform you that the membership dues are pending.
  4. Once we've received your payment you'll receive a confirmation email to inform you of your current status, and you'll be added to the members mailing list (unless you request otherwise). The email address you provided will be the primary method of contact (unless you request otherwise).

Renewal of membership

Membership renewals are payable in advance on or before 1 July in each year. Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at treasurer-at-wikimedia.org.au. We'd be delighted to help.

How to renew

Simply make a payment with a comment including your name and—if there's room—the word "renewal"; please also email the treasurer (treasurer-at-wikimedia.org.au). You don't need to do anything in memberDB for renewing.

Late joiners

Good news! Members who join and pay a subscription after 1 April in any financial year are regarded as fully paid-up until the end of the following financial year.

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 secretary-at-wikimedia.org.au.

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