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Support Wikimedia Australia by becoming a member today! Membership is [[w:AUD|AUD]]$20/year ([[w:AUD|AUD]]$10/year concession).
=== '''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.


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|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 [[m:Chapter-selected Board seats|the chapter-selected trustees]] on the Wikimedia Foundation board.


* [[rules|voting rights]] at meetings
Before you join, you may be interested in reading our [[rules]] and especially our [[Statement of Purpose|statement of purpose]].
* [[accounts|officialwiki editing rights]]  
* 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]]


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 [{{Membership form URL}} 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).


==How to become a member of Wikimedia Australia==
=== '''Membership renewals''' ===
# Fill out and submit the [http://civicrm.wikimedia.org.au/signup.php application form]. Be sure all the submitted information is correct.
'''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.  
# You will receive a confirmation email with the subject ''Application for Wikimedia Australia Membership''.
# 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]]$20/year, [[w:AUD|AUD]]$10/year concession).'''
# 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.


==Late joiners==
Got any questions? Please email the treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}.


The committee approved the [[Resolution:Duration_of_subscriptions_paid_after_1_April|following motion]] at the March 2009 meeting:-
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}}).


:''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.
=== '''Direct deposit''' ===
A direct deposit can be made at any Westpac branch or via internet banking.


==Renewal of membership==
Wikimedia Australia's Westpac account details are as follows:


'''Membership renewal''' falls due on '''1 July''' of a given year.
    BSB: 033-341
    Account Number: 594901
    Account name: Wikimedia Australia Incorporated


If you have any questions, please email the Treasurer at {{nospam|treasurer|wikimedia.org.au}}
===  '''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}}.


===How to renew===
=== '''More ways to support Wikimedia Australia and stay in touch''' ===
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.
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]].


{{/Payment methods}}
Wikimedia Australia also have a monthly general mailing list, and regularly post on social media. [[Subscribe|Find out how you can subscribe here]].


==Problems?==
[[Category:Membership]]
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}}.
[[Category:Applications]]
[[Category:Secretary]]

Latest revision as of 02:28, 28 November 2023


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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