MEMBERSHIP

There are 3 levels of membership for Avalanche Australia

1. ​Recreational Membership (Bronze) - $75.00 includes gifts pack
2. Professional Membership (Silver and Gold) - $250.00 includes gift pack
3. Sponsor Membership (Platinum, Rhodium and Iridium) $$$ Donation or in kind

As an Avalanche Australia member, you will have access to a variety of information and resources. Here are a few of the direct benefits: 

• Regular member news updates via email
• Professional development resources
• Employment Resources and online networking
• Eligibility for Avalanche Australia Awards
• Eligible to use the Avalanche Australia training packages under license
• Recognition that you maintain the highest levels of professionalism in Australia and Worldwide
• Brand familiarisation and recognition within the backcountry community for companies (Sponsors).

This membership allows Avalanche Australia to continue to produce the avalanche forecast and training packages for Australia.
We have been producing the Avalanche report to the Australian public since 2015 and this will allow us to continue to do so though our partners and training provider network.
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RECREATIONAL MEMBER

Recreational Members (Bronze) are given access to the daily avalanche forecasts and community events. You will receive discounts from Avalanche Australia sponsors and training packages. You will receive regular emails on current conditions and news from sponsors. You will also receive a gift pack when signing up. 
Memberships starts from 1st of May for 12 months.

This membership allows Avalanche Australia to continue to produce the avalanche forecast and training packages for Australia.
We have been producing the Avalanche report to the Australian public since 2015 and this will allow us to continue to do so though our partners and training provider network.

Once you have paid your membership please  register for a login here

Recreational Membership

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

Professional Members are split into two categories​ -

1. Sliver Membership applicants have completed Industry Training Program Avalanche Risk Management Level 5 (or equivalent) and are engaged in avalanche-related activities on a regular or part-time basis.
2. Gold Membership applicant​s have completed the Industry Training Program Avalanche Risk Management Level 5 (or equivalent) or higher and have been engaged in avalanche-related activities during two of the past four winter seasons. In addition, Gold Membership applicants must arrange for one current Gold member to submit a reference.

Professional members also get to take part in the paid information gathering process that goes towards producing the avalanche advisory.  
Professional members also get the gift pack when signing up. 

​Memberships starts from 1st of May for 12 months.

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PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS

The Professional Membership team are responsible for processing applications.
Questions relating to application processing should be directed to Membership team. 
 Avalanche Australia aims to process applications within two weeks, however applications where referees or applicants need to be contacted for supplementary information often take longer.

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SPONSOR MEMBERSHIP

Sponsor Membership will be given to those companies that contribute financially or in kind to the backcountry community and make it possible to produce the avalanche reports and forecasts. Sponsor will appear in all marketing material and have the option to attend events.

1. Platinum $500+ 
2. Rhodium $1500+ 
3. Iridium $5000+

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