Western Australia

WA Branch Membership

Annual membership of the AIIA Western Australia gives access to the preeminent network of expert knowledge on international affairs in Australia as well as the opportunity to be part of a community of internationally-minded people here in Perth.

Keep at the forefront of what’s happening beyond our borders and how a rapidly interconnected world is impacting us here in Australia and WA more specifically.

Whether you’re looking to stay on top of bilateral relations with India, China, the United States or Europe, or your field of interest is more about developments in the Middle East or the Pacific, membership of AIIA Western Australia will ensure that you have leading insights and analysis across a broad spectrum of global issues as part of the country’s longest running and only independent national organisation dedicated to Australia’s international affairs.

Membership to AIIA Western Australia is open. Our Institute welcomes individuals, businesses, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, consulates, diplomatic representatives/corps, educational institutions and students, whether enrolled as domestic or international.

Read on to find out how to join us!

This membership category is suitable companies/businesses, government agencies, consulates/diplomatic corps, university departments, colleges/schools and other not-for-profit organisations who may want to have multiple representatives involved in AIIA WA activities. The organisation must nominate between 1-5 key points of contact for membership communications.

To stay connected, renew your membership in one of the following ways:

1. Log in & pay online through GlueUp membership portal (preferred);

2. By cheque payable to “AIIA Western Australia” with your full name, address and phone number:

ATTN: The Treasurer

AIIA Western Australia

PO Box 1326

South Perth WA 6951

3. In person at any event, or by contacting the Secretary.

If you have any questions about your membership status or problems renewing your membership (including difficulty logging into the GlueUp membership portal*), please contact the AIIA WA Secretary at wa.branch@internationalaffairs.org.au or call (08) 6117 3882.

*Forgotten your password to the GlueUp membership portal? Click the “Forgot password” link during the log in process to have a new temporary passcode automatically emailed to you.

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation seeking to promote interest in and understanding of international affairs in Australia.

The WA Branch of the AIIA was founded in 1947 by Professor Fred Alexander of the University of WA, who became its first President. Like the earlier established branches in the other Australian states, the WA Branch was modelled on the British Royal Institute of International Affairs, based at Chatham House in London.

The WA Branch has maintained a steady membership, including many prominent West Australian and national leaders. Successive State Governors have served as the Branch’s Official Visitor. The aim of the institute is to be an independent and non-political body that facilitates and encourages the study and debate of international questions.

Membership fees includes a subscription to The Australian Journal of International Affairs as well as entry to our monthly meetings where you will learn about the latest developments in international affairs. We rely on membership contributions and sponsorship of special events to keep our association running: we receive no core funding from government.

The AIIA WA holds monthly meetings where leading academics and professionals practicing in the field of international relations share their work and knowledge. Our meetings always include Q&A.  We also run pop up events throughout the year when speakers become available a short notice.

Our events are open to anyone.  But members enjoy subsidised entry into our monthly meetings and special events, as well as an online subscription to the AIIA’s flagship publication The Australian Journal of International Affairs, and a discount subscription to The Economist.

The AIIA WA receives no core funding from government. We are funded by membership subscriptions and the proceeds from ticket sales to our meetings and events. Donations are also welcome. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and can be made online here.

As a not-for-profit organisation that does not receive any government funding, AIIA for Western Australia Inc. owes an enormous debt of gratitude to people who show their support through donations. The generous giving of individuals is vital for the continued growth and sustainability of AIIA WA as an important independent voice in the promotion of knowledge and understanding of international affairs.

While donations over AU$500 qualify donors to be recognised as an official Friend of the AIIA in the Annual Report, all donations are gratefully received and are tax deductible. A receipt will be issued automatically for donations made online via the GiveNow*.

Your contribution, whether modest or substantial, will be allocated to the area of greatest need enable the AIIA WA to continue to thrive.

To donate to the AIIA WA please click here.

If you are interested in funding a new project in a specific area or leaving a bequest for the Institute, please get in contact with our Secretary at wa.branch@internationalaffairs.org.au or (08) 6117 3882.

*Not comfortable processing an online payment? Donations can also be accepted in the form of cash or cheque by contacting our Secretary. A receipt will be manually processed and provided to donors before the end of the financial year for tax purposes.

Are you a young professional studying international relations or simply interested in what’s happening in the world around you? The AIIA WA Branch offers a casual, friendly environment for meeting others with a similar interest in international affairs, as well as a place for stimulating conversation and debate. There are monthly seminars as well as specific YPN events throughout the year.

To find out more, please feel free to email our Convener, Mr Connor Clarke, at wa.branch@internationalaffairs.org.au or go to the membership page.

The AIIA receives advanced notice of prominent speakers and, for our YPN members, we try to organise special offers such as discounted rates for upcoming events. Members are sent notice of the meeting and asked to register on our events page to confirm attendance.