Being a member of the ANZSN gives you access to a range of benefits and professional development opportunities. 

Access to education programs and conferences  

The ANZSN develops and delivers education courses and conferences (with discounted early bird rates) to assist members develop the skills and knowledge to stay at the forefront of their profession.

Be recognised as an outstanding contributor to your field   

The ANZSN offers eligible members the opportunity to apply for a range of awards which encourage and recognise outstanding achievements within the field of nephrology.

Be supported in exchanging ideas and new knowledge   

The ANZSN offers travel grants to eligible members to enable attendance at national and international nephrology and related conferences within Australia, New Zealand and internationally. 

Have a voice in shaping health policy   

Join one of our many Committees and Working Groups and provide expert advice to Australian and New Zealand governments on the development of policies that shape kidney health. 

Support kidney health regionally and globally

Through membership of the ANZSN you will have the opportunity to participate in strategic meetings and programs which will help our Pacific neighbours develop kidney health programs for their communities. 

Become a leader   

The ANZSN offers members the opportunity to step up and become a leader within the profession with opportunities to join and chair the ANZSN Council, its Committees and Working Groups.

Ordinary Membership 

A person who is ordinarily resident in Australia or New Zealand and holds an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification and who is actively engaged in the study of renal function or disease. Ordinary Members have full voting rights and may be elected to Council.  

Affiliate Membership  (includes Advanced Trainees and Allied Health Professionals) 

A person who is ordinarily resident in Australia or New Zealand who is engaged in the clinical practice of the broad field of kidney function or disease, or who has demonstrated a particular interest in kidney function or disease and who is a full member of an affiliated society as determined by Council. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights and cannot be elected to Council.  

Associate Membership 

An Ordinary Member of the ANZSN who has ceased to be resident in the Commonwealth of Australia or New Zealand for a period of twelve (12) months prior to the date of application for Associate Membership OR a person who does not reside in Australia or New Zealand but holds qualifications comparable to those required for admission as an Ordinary Member. Associate Members do not have voting rights and cannot be elected to Council.  

As per our constitution, an application will need to be supported by two references who are members of the Society and who personally know the applicant for membership. The ANZSN office will contact the referees during the application process, and will be in touch with the applicant if membership has been approved. 

Your application for membership will be reviewed by the ANZSN Council or its delegate and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. 

If you are an advanced trainee applying for Affiliate membership, you will also need confirmation from your supervisor. 

Membership Type	Annual Membership Fee (Members resident in Australia)	Annual Membership Fee (Members resident outside Australia)
Ordinary Member	$350.00	$318.18
Retired Member	$35.00	$31.82
Affiliate Member Advanced Trainees PhD/MD Students Allied Health Professionals	$135.00	$122.73
Associate Member	N/A	$122.73

Fill out our membership application form using the button below. 

Please note that payment of the annual membership fee is required at time of application.

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