For

Qualified and experienced planning practitioners, actively involved in, and committed to, at least one planning discipline. Admission to the Member grade is a verification by PIA of a person’s professional competence and Members must agree to meet annual requirements of professional development and practice.

Eligibility Requirements

Satisfy the membership criteria described for at least one of the following discipline based Chapters:

• Economic Development
• Environmental Planning
• Planning Law
• Social Planning
• Transport Planning
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Urban Design

Individuals may seek membership in more than one discipline, but must meet the requirements for each.

For

Individuals who are interested in, and committed to, the planning profession; but who may not have the qualification or experience to practice professionally may become Associates of PIA. Includes people who provide administrative or technical support to planners; as well as those who employ and/or manage professional planners.

Eligibility Requirements

Current interest or involvement in planning profession.

For

Individuals who have recently completed a course of study that has led them to practise in planning or a related field. Usually, Graduates will hold a qualification that will later make them eligible for membership through one or more Chapters.

Eligibility Requirements

Completion (not more than 3 years ago) of a planning-related tertiary qualification.

For

Individuals enrolled in a course of study that can lead to professional practice in planning.

Eligibility Requirements

Current enrolment in a tertiary course of study (full-time or part-time as appropriate).

Admission to the grade of Student is for individuals studying their first planning-related degree only.

Entry Grades for Organisations

For

Organisations (including agencies and firms) with an interest in and commitment to planning or a related discipline may join PIA as Associate Companies. Associate Companies nominate up to two contact people to receive information on behalf of the organisation.

Requirements

Current interest or involvement in planning profession.

For

Local authorities that wish to extend the benefits of PIA affiliation to their elected members may become PIA Local Governments.

Requirements

Local authority.

Invitational Grades of Membership

For

Individuals who are considered to have made an exceptional contribution to the planning profession and/or PIA over a significant period of time. Nominees must have met Member requirements to be eligible to become Fellows.

Requirements

Admission to the grade of Fellow is by invitation of PIA Board only.

For

Individuals who are considered to have made an exceptional contribution to the planning profession and/or to PIA over a significant period of time. Nominees must have received recognition as Fellows to be eligible to become Life Fellows.

Requirements

Admission to the grade of Life Fellow is by invitation of PIA Board only.

For

Individuals who are considered to have made an exceptional contribution to the planning profession and/or PIA but who do not meet the requirements for membership.

Requirements

Admission to the grade of Honorary Fellow is by invitation of PIA Board only.