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The Home Economics Institute of Australia Inc. (HEIA) is the peak professional body for home economists in Australia. HEIA advocates for the interests of professionals working in education, industry, community health, consumer affairs, and family and hous

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Membership categories and pricing

Membership category

Pricing (incl GST)

1 year

2 year

Individual membership in paid employment

  • achieved a qualification of Certificate IV or higher in Home Economics or a related field.

$130.00

$235.00

Associate/international membership

  • associate: achieved qualification in home economics or a related subject at a level lower than Certificate IV, and/or have work experience in the field of home economics
  • international: achieved a qualification of Certificate IV or higher in Home Economics or a related field from outside Australia.

$130.00

$235.00

Not in paid employment

  • retired home economics professionals who are not in paid employment, or volunteers in the field of home economics, or those on leave

$65.00

$115.00

Student membership

  • tertiary students enrolled in a course studying in any field of home economics.

$50.00

 

School group membership

  • allows any primary or secondary school, college, or TAFE campus to nominate up to 6 members for inclusion in HEIA membership.
  • schools with more than 6 teachers may join the teachers to HEIA for an additional fee of $50 per teacher at the school.

$400.00

 

Membership benefits

• access to membership area using log-in

Conferences, webinars and workshops

• triennial national conference
• webinars
• member prices for professional learning such as workshops
• local conferences in divisions to address local needs

Networking and support

• access to networking functions and events
• member prices for resources

Journals and newsletters

• access to the current and past editions of the Journal of the Home Economics Institute of Australia
• regular newsletters

Representation

• advocacy and representation on home economics matters to state and commonwealth governments, industry and to other non-government organisations

HEIA awards

• ability to nominate members for service and leadership awards and fellowships
• members are eligible to be nominated for awards