Benefits of Membership

Why should you become a member of AGECS?

You will be part of an organisation that has a long history of advocacy, networking and a commitment to professional growth that continues into the 21st century.

Full Membership

Cost: One year $35.00

Benefits:

Access to the members’ only section of the website that has;
- A selection of articles from past Audax
- Notes from AGECS Professional Development Programs
- The opportunity to join or form an AGECS Regional Group in your area.
- Use AGECS blog for professional networking and information exchange.
- Active participation in the Practice-on-line forum.
Two copies of the AGECS journal Audax (online and / or printed version)
Up-to-date information about AGECS events.
Discount for AGECS Professional Development Programs
Information about other early childhood events and news relevant to early childhood professionals.
Notification and information about current early childhood courses across a range of institutions.

Associate/Student Member (non-voting)

Cost: $10.00

Benefits:

All the same benefits as a full Annual Membership minus voting rights at Annual Meetings.

AGECS membership fees are tax deductible.

Who can become a member of AGECS?

Full Membership is open to:

Graduates of accredited early childhood university courses OR

Any person who is not a graduate as defined above but who has worked in position/s of leadership, or has made a significant contribution to, the field of early childhood education, care and development.

Associate Membership (non-voting status) is open to:

People who are not eligible for Full Membership (as defined above) but who may be working in the field of early childhood education, care and development OR