Become an Arb Aus member
Why join Arb Aus?
Arb Aus membership stands for integrity, passion and pride for arboriculture. It reflects a commitment to best practice and professionalism and supports the skills, knowledge and experience involved in tree care.
As a member you’ll be part of the largest professional arb network in Australia, and just as importantly, an arb community.
Membership is fully tax deductible and gives you discounts and benefits to shop items, tickets and training, keeps you up to date on industry news, research and technology, gives you access to networking opportunities, and offers a marketing edge in an unregulated industry.
Member Benefits
Your member benefits apply to General Membership unless specifically stated. Your membership is fully tax deductible, valid for a calendar year and immediately available. Your benefits are:
Media kit with e-certificate and e-logos to market yourself or your business.
Discounts for store items, such as hardcopy Minimum Industry Standards.
Discounts for job ads on our website job board.
Access to industry updates, news, research and articles on our website and monthly e-newsletter, The Leaflet.
Access to an arb community and networking opportunities.
Discounts to events, such as tree climbing competitions, TRAQ courses and our annual conference.
Discounts with supporting partner, Tudor Insurance.
Eligibility for our Trauma Fund, which provides immediate cash support following a serious accident at work.
A chance to have your say and make a difference to your industry. Become a committee member, future leader, or volunteer to help with a project.
Your name in our Find an Arborist Directory (Registered Memberships only).
What membership option should I choose?
All Arb Aus memberships start with a General Membership and anyone can join this category. Organisations and businesses can purchase Bulk General Memberships for 5 or more staff at a discounted rate.
Registered Memberships are all about professional recognition and a commitment to industry excellence. These memberships have prerequisites, additional benefits, and require approval by Arb Aus. In an unregulated industry, a Registered Membership identifies you as a qualified professional who maintains up to date knowledge and ethical practices. See our membership brochure under Related Documents for more details.
Membership Prices and Requirements
ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE GST EXCLUSIVE
MEMBERSHIPS ARE ACTIVE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER. HALF-YEAR DISCOUNTS APPLY FROM 1 JULY - 30 SEPTEMBER. AFTER 30 SEPTEMBER YOU WILL
BE JOINING FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND WILL RECEIVE THE REMAINDER OF THIS YEAR FREE!
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An open category available to any individual.
You must have a General Membership before you can apply to become a Registered Member.
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Applies to 5 or more staff.
For more than 5 staff, each additional person is charged $168.00 GST Excl
You can invite members on your account to apply for Registered Memberships.
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To become a Registered Practicing Arborist applicants must be approved by Arb Aus and must:
Have a General Membership (can be individual or part of a bulk membership account)
Comply with a Registered Members Code of Conduct
Have proof of Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of $5 million
If your Registered Membership was approved under your employer’s insurance, and you leave that employment, you must obtain your own appropriate insurance to remain a valid and compliant Registered Member with Arboriculture Australia.
Have one of the following AQF Level 3 qualifications: RTF 30203 Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture); AHC 30810, AHC 30816 or AHC 30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture
Complete 6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per calendar year. See our CEU policy in Related Documents
Registered members receive specific registered member e-logos and e-certificate that can be used to market your professional recognition, and your company listed in our online Directory.
Registered Membership is an add on to your General Membership and can be applied for in your Member Portal
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To become a Registered Consulting Arborist applicants must be approved by Arb Aus and must:
Have a General Membership (can be individual or part of a bulk membership account)
Comply with a Registered Members Code of Conduct
Have proof of Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of $5 million and Professional Indemnity Insurance to a minimum value of $2 million
If your Registered Membership was approved under your employer’s insurance, and you leave that employment, you must obtain your own appropriate insurance to remain a valid and compliant Registered Member with Arboriculture Australia.
Have one of the following AQF Level V qualifications: RTF 50203 Diploma of Horticulture (Arboriculture); AHC 50510, AHC 50516 or AHC 50520 Diploma of Arboriculture
Complete 12 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per calendar year. See our CEU policy in Related Documents
Registered members receive specific registered member e-logos and e-certificate that can be used to market your professional recognition, and your company listed in our online Directory.
Registered Membership is an add on to your General Membership and can be applied for in your Member Portal
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To become a Registered Practicing and Consulting Arborist applicants must be approved by Arb Aus and must:
Have a General Membership (can be individual or part of a bulk membership account)
Comply with a Registered Members Code of Conduct
Have proof of Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of $5 million and Professional Indemnity Insurance to a minimum value of $2 million
If your Registered Membership was approved under your employer’s insurance, and you leave that employment, you must obtain your own appropriate insurance to remain a valid and compliant Registered Member with Arboriculture Australia.
Have one of the AQF Level 3 and one of the AQF Level 5 listed in the Registered Practicing and Registered Consulting categories.
Complete 18 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per calendar year. See our CEU policy in Related Documents
Registered members receive specific registered member e-logos and e-certificate that can be used to market your professional recognition, and your company listed in our online Directory.
Registered Membership is an add on to your General Membership and can be applied for in your Member Portal
Be part of a wider arb community
Arb Aus is affiliated with Arboricultural Association UK, International Society of Arboriculture, Society of Municipal Arborists, and Utility Arborist Association. We also coordinate the National Strategy Group which includes state and territory associations and specialist arboriculture associations. See The Arb Community - Commitees and Associations to learn more about each and join.
Insurance Cover
Arb Aus is pleased to offer quality insurance cover to its members through Tudor Insurance Australia. By quoting your Arb Aus membership number on all forms you will receive special member rates and cover. Read more here.
Related Documents
Registered Member Code of Ethics
2022 Membership Brochure V1 1.pdf