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Interested in networking with other people involved in radiation protection? Joining ARPS is the best way to tap into a wealth of expertise, and to keep your skills up-to-date.
ARPS also contributes in shaping international strategies and recommendations by being represented within the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA). Your membership also supports attendance of young professionals, preferably from developing countries, at IRPA Congresses as ARPS donates to the IRPA Montreal Fund.
ARPS was proud to be a supporting organisation for the International Commission on Radiological Protection’s Free the Annals initiative.
ARPS offers corporate membership and four (4) levels of membership for individuals: Affiliate, Associate, Member, and Fellow. Requirements for each level are listed in the relevant application form.
Benefits
For individuals
Benefits for individuals includes, but is not limited to:
- Subscription to the ARPS Journal: Radiation Protection in Australasia
- includes online access to RPiA
- includes online access to RPiA
- Free access to ARPS webinars
- ARPS website Member Zone, Forums access, and mailing list
- for rapid communication with other ARPS members
- for updates on relevant events and opportunities for professional advancement
- Automatic membership to the relevant ARPS Branch
- Awards, prizes, and scholarships
- including conference awards and prizes, and student funds
- Discounted ARPS conference tickets
- Availability of support for attending conferences/meetings
- Ensures your views, and the views from Australasia, are represented at State, national and international forums
- Potential to represent ARPS on State, national or international radiation protection committees
Corporate members
Corporate membership entitles an organisation to:
- Subscription to the ARPS Journal: Radiation Protection in Australasia
- includes online access
- Specialized website access
- dedicated group in the Forum to communicate with ARPS Members
- Discounted advertising rates in the journal, and on the website
- Participation in all ARPS scientific activities
- Free access to ARPS webinars
- Electronic logo and name shown on the ARPS website
- Electronic corporate membership logo for use on your website etc
How to join
ARPS offers four (4) levels of membership for individuals: Affiliate, Associate, Member, and Fellow. Individuals requirements for each level are listed in the application forms below.
ARPS annual fees and requirements
Annual corporate membership fees and costs and general requirements for each membership level are listed below. Specific requirements are detailed in the relevant application form.
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Corporation |
Students | Affiliates | Associates | Members | Fellowship |
| Minimum Educational Qualifications | - | Enrolled in a full-time tertiary education course |
Ineligible for grade of Associate or higher |
Is Ineligible for grade of Member |
3 + Year full-time approved degree or diploma |
3 + Year full-time approved degree
1 Year post-graduate course
|
| Minimum Radiation Protection Experience | Interest in radiation protection or related science. | - | Interest in radiation protection or related science. | < 1 Year | 1 + Years | 5 + Years* |
| Endorsement Required for Application | - |
No Endorsement required | No Endorsement required | Endorsement required from 2 Members/Fellows | Endorsement required from 2 Members/Fellows | Support required from 2 Fellows or Honorary Fellows |
Fee† |
$400.00 | $57.50 | $110.00 | $120.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Retired Fee |
- | - | $42.50 | $45.00 | $47.50 | $60.00 |
*Significant contribution to the field of radiation protection and/or the Society
† Applications received to the Secretariat between:- January-June – applicants will be invoiced a full year fee and will receive any back copies of the combined Journal & Newsletter for the year.
- July–October – half the full year fee will be invoiced.
- November–December –a full year fee will be invoiced which will include the final 2 months of current year plus the coming year.