Member Services
Introduction
Irrigation Australia Limited is the only national Association to represent the irrigation industry. Whether you are an irrigator, consultant, installer, contractor, operator, manager, supplier, retailer or work in the turf or landscaping industry, or with local, State or Federal Government or a service industry, you are eligible to join Irrigation Australia. As a member you will receive education, information, support and news, and you will be able to become involved in issues that affect your industry.
Member Categories, Subscription Rates and Application Form
Benefits – "It pays to belong"
Access to information
- Free subscription to Irrigation Australia, the quarterly journal of the IAL and the most authoritative irrigation related journal in Australia
- Free subscription to Backwash, the monthly e-newsletter with the latest in industry news and opportunities
- Access to the network of industry contacts and information held by the IAL membership, the most comprehensive irrigation network in Australia
- Access to overseas irrigation networks through ICID and our affiliation with Irrigation Associations around the world
- IAL has developed a standard contract which provides protection to both the irrigation contractor and purchaser. Using this contract will help you demonstrate your professionalism to prospective clients
Trade opportunities
- Members (other than Category A members) receive a free listing on IAL's online Products and Services directory
- Discounted advertising rates in Irrigation Australia
- Preferential opportunity for feature articles and information in Irrigation Australia and Backwash
- Discounted rates and preferential positioning for exhibition stands at 'Irrigation Australia', the biennial exhibition of the IAL and the largest irrigation related event in the southern hemisphere
- Discounted rates at IAL's Annual Conference
- Early notification of industry event and government initiatives
Training and certification
- Member rates for all certification programs including the internationally recognised Certified Irrigation Designer program. For the CID this can amount to a saving of at least $1,200 per person
- Member rates and preferential enrolment in IAL run or endorsed training events and programs
- Employees of member companies are entitled to member rates for all services
- Assistance with staff training and access to training incentives at State and Federal level
Discounts
- Discounts on Conference registrations and exhibition space
- Discounts on Certification programs
- Discount on books from IAL's bookstore
Representation
- The IAL is able to represent members interests, both collectively and individually, where they are consistent with IAL policy, the Strategic Plan and Code of Conduct
- Representation at Local, State and Federal level
- Introductions and facilitation of business contacts and opportunities both within Australia and overseas
- Use of IAL Logo on company material
- The IAL is the national body that represents the irrigation industry
- Individuals, end users, water user groups, water supply authorities, consultants, designers, installers and contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, local, state and federal government departments and service industry companies with an interest in the irrigation industry are eligible to join
- As an IAL member you receive information, support and news, can attend seminars and conferences at reduced rates and have access to our certification programs and other professional development opportunities
Use of IAL Logo
- Financial members of IAL can use the "Member of IAL" logo when marketing on items such as stationery, advertising and other marketing.
- The logo is available in colour or black and white in both .jpg and .eps formats. A smaller, square black and white logo is available for use in the yellow pages.
- Members wishing to use the logo should contact the IAL office and a CD with the images can be posted out.
- NOTE: Logos may only be used while a member remains financial