Why join the Science Journalists Association of Australia?
- Be part of a vibrant and active network of working Australian science journalists;
- Get discount or free access to SJAA events, workshops, webinars, conferences, get-togethers and professional development opportunities;
- Apply for one of our reporting and professional development grants;
- Join our thriving Slack community and access members-only resources including notifications about jobs, awards, fellowships, calls for pitches and other opportunities;
- Get a regular newsletter about what’s happening in science journalism in Australia and around the world;
- Feel the warm, fuzzy inner glow you get knowing you’re supporting bigger and better science journalism in Australia.
Please note: memberships renew at the end of financial year (not from the date of joining), but if you join in the last quarter of the financial year (April-June) you get that quarter free.
There are three categories of membership:
Full membership (AU$100/year)
Full membership of SJAA gives you access to all the benefits listed above, and a vote at general/annual general meetings. To qualify, you must be able to show that you are substantially and actively involved in the practice of independent science journalism, either print, online, radio, podcast, television or as a tertiary lecturer. Science journalism should be your primary profession, focus or source of income.
In your application, please provide links to three science journalism bylines within the past 12 months OR at least one producer/presenter/researcher credit on science-related broadcast/podcast/video/documentary OR listing on a scientific publication masthead, or science editorial listing on a mainstream publication masthead or online equivalent OR evidence that you work as a tertiary science journalism educator.
Associate membership (AU$75/year)
Associate membership of SJAA gives you access to all the benefits of membership but without voting rights. This is for individuals who do not meet the criteria for full membership but are able to show an engagement with, support of, commitment to or interest in science journalism.
In your application, please describe your engagement with, support of, commitment to or interest in science journalism.
Student membership (AU$40/year)
Student membership of SJAA gives students access to all the benefits of membership, without voting rights. You must be able to show you are a current undergraduate or post-graduate student with an interest in science journalism.
In your application please list your degree/course and institution of enrolment, and why you are interested in joining.
To join, please fill out the form below and we will contact you.
If you have any questions about this form or membership criteria, please email contact@SJAA.org.au. Once we have received your application, we will let you know of the outcome and send an invoice for membership fees.