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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).
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Benefits of becoming a member include:  
=== '''Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today!''' ===
Membership is currently [[w:AUD|AUD]]$9.95 for 12 months and is open for Australians and residents of Pacific islands without an established chapter. 


* [[rules|voting rights]] at meetings
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:
* [[accounts|officialwiki editing rights]]
*[[rules|Voting rights]] at meetings
* the chance to steer Wikimedia Australia's direction and influence the [[m:Chapter-selected Board seats|Wikimedia Foundation chapter-selected Board seats]]
*Access to members-only mailing list
* probable future discounts, and
*Fortnightly members-only newsletter from Wikimedia Australia
* [[warm fuzzies|other warm fuzzies]].
*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.


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]].


==How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia==
===  '''How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia''' ===
[[Image:MembershipRegistrationForm.png|350px|thumb|right|An example of a completed signup form, with all required fields filled in correctly.]]
#Fill out and submit the [{{Membership form URL}} application form]. Be sure all of the submitted information is correct.
# Fill out and submit the registration form at the [http://membership.wikimedia.org.au/memberdb/index.php?page=signup Member Database]. Be sure all the submitted information is correct.
#You'll receive a confirmation email.
# You will receive a confirmation email with the subject ''Application for Wikimedia Australia Membership'' asking you to confirm your email address by clicking a link.
# If your application is approved you'll receive an email with payment details.
# After you confirm your email address, your application is then sent to the committee for approval. (This should normally take around three working days.)
#Once payment is received you'll be added to the members mailing list (unless you request otherwise).
# If your application is approved, you will receive another email with the subject ''New Wikimedia Australia Membership Status: Pending - 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).'''
# Once the secretary confirms that your payment has been received, your new membership status will be ''Member - Ordinary Member''. You will receive a confirmation email to inform you of the status change. The secretary will automatically add you 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 inform the secretary otherwise.


==Payment methods==
===  '''Membership renewals''' ===
At this time, the available payment methods are listed below. Further payment types may be added at a later stage.
'''Membership renewals''' are payable every 12 months from the date you become a member. You will receive email reminders that your membership renewal and payment is due.  


* Direct Deposit (highly preferred)
Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}.
* Cheque or Money Order


''If you pay via international tranfer, our SWIFT Code is BENDAU3B. Please add [[w:AUD|AUD]]$2 for the bank fee.''
Payments can be made by direct bank transfer. Please include your name and—if there's room—the word "renewal"; please also email the treasurer ({{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}).  


==Problems?==
=== '''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
 
===  '''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}}.
=== '''More ways to support Wikimedia Australia and stay in touch''' ===
You can donate to Wikimedia Australia to support our mission. Find out how to donate, and more about our mission, on the [[Donate|Donate page]].
Wikimedia Australia also have a monthly general mailing list, and regularly post on social media. [[Subscribe|Find out how you can subscribe here]].
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Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today!

Membership is currently AUD$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 list
  • Fortnightly members-only newsletter from Wikimedia Australia
  • 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

  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 an email with payment details.
  4. 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 from the date you become a member. You will receive email reminders that your membership renewal and payment is due.

Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at treasurer-at-wikimedia.org.au.

Payments can be made by direct bank transfer. Please include your name and—if there's room—the word "renewal"; please also email the treasurer (treasurer-at-wikimedia.org.au).

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 

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.

More ways to support Wikimedia Australia and stay in touch

You can donate to Wikimedia Australia to support our mission. Find out how to donate, and more about our mission, on the Donate page.

Wikimedia Australia also have a monthly general mailing list, and regularly post on social media. Find out how you can subscribe here.

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