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About ARPS

The Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) is a professional society for people engaged in radiation protection activities across medicine, science, industry, mining and related fields. ARPS was founded in 1975 and was renamed in 1997 to reflect increasing involvement from outside Australia, particularly New Zealand.

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Who we are

The Australasian Radiation Protection Society is the professional society for people working in radiation protection across medicine, research, industry, mining, regulation and education.

Professional community ARPS connects practitioners, researchers, regulators and organisations involved in radiation protection.
Across Australasia The society supports members throughout Australia and New Zealand and promotes collaboration across the region.
Focused on practice and knowledge ARPS supports professional standards, scientific exchange, publications, conferences and branch activities.
Founded 1975
Renamed 1997
Region Australasia

Mission

ARPS promotes radiation protection practice by:

Professional standardsEstablishing and maintaining standards of radiation protection practice
Co-operationEncouraging collaboration among people engaged in radiation protection activities
Scientific meetingsSupporting meetings and events on radiation protection topics
PublicationsEncouraging publication and professional knowledge-sharing in the field

Key documents

Core governance and membership documents for ARPS.

Constitution ARPS Constitution
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Code of Ethics ARPS Member Code of Ethics
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Membership Terms ARPS Membership Terms of Reference
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Position statements

ARPS position statements reflect the society’s commitment to transparency, open dialogue and safe, ethical radiation protection practice.

Nuclear power generation discussion ARPS Position Statement – Emerging National Discussion on Nuclear Power Generation
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Australian state branches

ARPS branches provide local forums for radiation professionals and support engagement and awareness of radiation protection in each state.

New South Wales
South Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia

Contact the Secretariat

For general ARPS enquiries, membership support and society administration, please contact the ARPS Secretariat.

Postal address: PO Box 18, Mooroolbark, Victoria 3138, Australia

Learn more

Explore more about ARPS, its leadership and opportunities to get involved.

ARPS Executive Current executive and governance
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History Background and development of the society
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Fellows and Life Members Recognition of distinguished contribution
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