SSAAANZ Membership
SSAAANZ membership runs from 1 July to 30 June, regardless of when you join, and requires renewal annually.
Three membership rates are available, and all enjoy full SSAAANZ membership benefits:
Standard rate (AUD$60): full-time employed researchers, creative practitioners, industry personnel, and/or educators.
Reduced rate (AUD$40): part-time or precariously employed researchers, creative practitioners, industry personnel, and/or educators.
Student rate (AUD$20): students (incl. undergraduate, honours, postgraduate), and unemployed or underemployed researchers, creative practitioners, industry personnel, and/or educators.
Please select the rate that best applies to your current status. If you are unsure about which rate applies to you, please get in touch at ssaaanz@gmail.com.
Your support of SSAAANZ as a member helps to build a profile for Screen Studies scholarship in Australia and New Zealand.
Membership benefits
Connect with Screen Studies colleagues nationally and internationally
Participate in Screen Studies Association conferences
Access the SSAAANZ Online Member’s space (NEW for 2026!)
Receive SSAAANZ newsletters with announcements, opportunities, and notable highlights from within the Screen studies community
Learn about SSAAANZ events, including the Postgraduate Writing Group and Hub activities, or apply to host your own local SSAAANZ Hub event
Participate in the SSAAANZ mentoring program, as a mentor or mentee
Participate in Scholarly Interest Groups
Promote professional activities, including book launches, major research projects, creative outputs, and research in progress
Access and disseminate information about professional opportunities, including academic positions, internships, and scholarships
Representation to government, funding and research councils to have a voice on key issues in our sector
Connect industry and media to researchers and commentators
Attendance at the AGM, including voting rights and the possibility of election to the Executive Committee.