Networking and events
Build your networks and knowledge at local network forums, conferences and national events, with special member rates.
Become an AHRI Student member to access resources to support your studies, join programs and events to help you become job-ready, and attend free member-only networking forums to build your professional network and learn about specialist HR topics.
To apply for Student membership you must currently be:
You can apply online, provide your CV with the relevant details, and pay by credit card. A receipt will be automatically emailed to you. Either:
Your new AHRI membership profile will be created with your personal and employment/study details. Please note your username and password so you can use them to access members-only webpages once your application is completed.
You will be able to access your member benefits once you receive the payment confirmation email. If your application does not meet requirements, you will be contacted with a recommendation.
Build your networks and knowledge at local network forums, conferences and national events, with special member rates.
Stay up to date on news, opinion and research with HRM magazine, Gartner publications and the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
Get help with your studies, or to land your first HR job with the nine-month AHRI mentoring program.
Access online HR resources including checklists, guidelines and policy templates.
Gain extra credit with short courses, elearning, webinars and in-house training at special member rates
Join this exclusive LinkedIn group to see what HR professionals around Australia are discussing and sharing.
AHRI members receive a special discount on Australian Unity health insurance
Student membership is designed for students who are not currently working full-time in HR related field. You must be either a part-time or full-time student.
You can update your details in several ways:
You can upgrade your membership at any time by completing the appropriate online upgrade form, which you can accessed in your member profile. If your membership is linked to an organisation membership, please email organisationmember@ahri.com.au for details. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements before submitting your documents for consideration of an upgrade. A one-off, non-refundable upgrade assessment fee of $60.50 is payable.
Student membership is available for the duration of your studies and is renewed annually.
New affiliate and student member applications are processed right away once payment is received. Professional membership applications are processed within 1-2 business days.
All upgrade applicants will be notified of the outcome via email when it has been approved. Upgrade packs will also be posted out (except for free student members upgrading to paid student members) and will include a new certificate of membership.
Student members have access to all content on the AHRI website, with the exception of the Ask AHRI email service.
There is no age limit for Student or Graduate membership.
Graduate membership (GAHRI) has all the benefits of our full professional membership but at a great introductory rate. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for graduate membership you might also consider professional member (MAHRI) or Affiliate membership.
Please email enquiries@ahri.com.au to advise of a change of name and we will update your details for you.
AHRI accepts Visa, MasterCard, Diners or American Express when paying your annual membership fee. You can also pay over the phone (03 9918 9230) by providing your credit card details, by cheque made payable to AHRI or by EFT payment.
Alternatively, Australia based members can set up automatic monthly direct debit via select credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). For more information on this payment method, please call us on (03) 9918 9230 or email enquiries@ahri.com.au.
View online the full terms and conditions of your membership.