An IPEd membership is an investment in yourself, your business and your profession.
Individual membership categories and fees
IPEd membership is open to all editors at any stage of their career. Whether you’re just starting out or you have years of experience you’ll benefit from joining the professional association for Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand editors. Membership is also open to those with an interest in editing, publishing or a related field, including teachers and communications professionals.
An IPEd membership is an investment in you, your business and your profession.
Explore the benefits of an IPEd membership below. And review the categories of membership to determine which one is right for you.
Become an IPEd member today and join a strong community of Australian and New Zealand editors supported by a professional association dedicated to advancing the profession of editing, promoting the value of editing and supporting our members, whether freelance, in-house or organisational.
Being an IPEd member delivers belonging, credibility and representation.
Belonging
Membership with IPEd is an open door into a welcoming community of like-minded professionals and invaluable industry knowledge. Tap into a wellspring of support and cooperation and enjoy a range of practical and valuable resources, including member-only resources.
Credibility
IPEd maintains and promotes core professional standards for editing practice via IPEd standards for editing practice which sets out the core knowledge and skills that are the basis of editing practice. Knowledge and application of the Standards demonstrates professionalism and adds to your credibility.
Representation
IPEd ensures members’ voices are heard by governments, regulators, and stakeholders through our industry partnerships and relationships, and via our advocacy. Membership contributes to a stronger voice for you.
We work to advance the profession of editing
IPEd is committed to fostering a thriving industry. We do so by delivering professional development, creating opportunities for the industry to progress, and providing editors a mechanism to demonstrate competence.
Professional development
IPEd offers a range of professional development opportunities including masterclasses, workshops and presentations. Advance your career and invest in lifelong learning with access to a range of programs across Australia and New Zealand.
The IPEd editing conference
Develop your knowledge, progress in your profession and gain new skills from attending IPEd’s conference, held every two years. The conferences promote contact among editors, increase research and development in the profession, and strengthen the industry. Members are entitled to discounted rates.
An accreditation scheme for professional editors
The IPEd accreditation scheme offers Australian and New Zealand editors a mechanism to demonstrate competence and provides a competitive advantage to potential employers. The next accreditation exam will be in 2026. Find out more about accreditation.
We promote the industry
A robust, respected and collegiate industry is the goal of IPEd. This is why we invest in and promote IPEd standards for editing practice, why we celebrate our industry with awards and prizes, and why we build relationships with international associations.
Awards and prizes
IPEd offers awards and prizes for members who make outstanding contributions to the profession. These awards recognise excellence and celebrate the achievements of Australian and New Zealand editors.
IPEd standards for editing practice
IPEd standards for editing practice sets out the core knowledge and skills that are the basis of editing practice. It also tells employers what to expect from the editors they hire and shows new editors the range of skills and knowledge they should aspire to. It helps IPEd, educational institutions and other training providers to devise material, seminars and courses on editing. And it is the foundation for IPEd’s accreditation scheme.
Reciprocal memberships
IPEd has reciprocal membership agreements with overseas professional associations. These agreements offer benefits and savings for IPEd members such as discounted rates for conferences, webinars and professional development.
We support out members
Our members are at the centre of everything we do at IPEd. We work tirelessly to support Australian and New Zealand editors by sharing knowledge and resources and providing opportunities for community building.
Events and networking
Gain new skills, expand your knowledge and build valuable connections by attending IPEd’s events and networking with your fellow members. Members are entitled to discounted rates for all events.
Resources and publications
IPEd members enjoy a wealth of free resources and industry updates via our member-only portal. Members also receive full access to IPEd’s monthly e-newsletter, Gatherings and regular events bulletins.
Mentorship
Develop or share skills through our mentorship programs. As a mentee, learn a new skill or accelerate the development of an existing one with the guidance of an industry professional. As a mentor, develop your leadership and coaching skills and help support the next generation of editors.
Individual membership categories
Professional membership (voting member)
- Professional membership is for editors with relevant qualifications and possess cumulative work experience equivalent to 1 year of full-time professional editing OR cumulative work experience equivalent to 2 years of full-time professional editing.
- Documentations such as CV, written experience statement and 2 written referee reports must be provided when applying for membership in this category.
- Joining fee $32
- Membership fee $260
- Optional: Editors Directory $63
- Do you have a professional membership with any overseas associations? Check our listing to find out if you are eligible for reciprocal membership.
Associate membership (non-voting member)
- Associate membership is for anyone with an interest in editing and publishing OR a person whose work includes an element of editing but who does not meet the Professional membership criteria.
- Joining fee $32
- Membership fee $190
Student and graduate membership (non-voting member)
- Any full-time or part-time student who is enrolled in a certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification that includes editing subjects, at a recognised institution or who has graduated from such a course within the prior year can apply for Student and Graduate membership.
- Proof of current enrolment or enrolment within the prior year (not a student card) must be provided when applying for Student and Graduate membership. To renew Student and Graduate membership, the Member must provide proof of current enrolment or proof of graduation in the prior year.
- Joining fee $32
- Membership fee $90
Concession membership
- IPEd offers discounted rates to eligible concessional cardholders to join as members. This is only available to professional and associate membership categories. Concession membership is for Australian and New Zealand concession card holders.
- Joining fee $32
- Membership fee $68
- Please see the below list of eligible cards. Please email a scan of your card to IPEd Administration
Health Care Card (now issued by the Department of Human Services)
New Zealand Community Services Card
Retired membership
- IPEd offers discounted rates to eligible retired cardholders to join as members. This is only available to professional and associate membership categories. Retired membership is for individuals aged 60–65+.
- Joining fee $32
- Membership fee $89
- Please see the below list of eligible cards. Please email a scan of your card to IPEd Administration. (Senior cards are not valid).
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Centrelink-issued Pensioner Concession Card
Veterans Affairs Pension Card
NZ Super Gold Card
NZ Veterans Super Gold Card
Terms of membership
The term of membership is 12 months from the date of joining or renewal.
For new members of categories that require the supply of documentation for the approval process, the ‘subscribed until’ date of their initial term is the anniversary of the date on which their membership is approved.
If a member resigns membership during their membership term, there is no refund; membership benefits continue until the last day of the membership term. Memberships may not be transferred.
Lapsing of membership
Membership renewal is due on the anniversary of joining. A member is considered unfinancial if membership has not been renewed 30 days from that date.
Membership will lapse if the payment of the subscription is overdue by 90 days. At the end of that period, the member is deemed to have resigned, and the membership will be recorded as inactive.
If a lapsed member has an entry in the Editors Directory, that entry will also be made inactive, regardless of the date of payment for the entry.
If a lapsed member of any paid category pays the subscription due before it becomes 12 months overdue, the membership may be reinstated. However, the term of the reinstated membership will remain unchanged; that is, the ‘subscribed until’ date will be that of the overdue subscription.
If a member wishes to rejoin 12 months or more after the end date of their last active membership subscription, they will be required to apply for membership as if they were joining for the first time, including payment of the joining fee.