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 (voting rights) Resident in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand

Nephrologists or medical practitioners who are actively 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.

Eligibility	1 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	3 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	1 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)	3 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)
Nephrologists Medical practitioners	$350	$893	$318	$812

Persons with a masters or doctoral degree (of any discipline) currently conducting research or clinical practice in nephrology who is actively engaged in the clinical practice, treatment, teaching, research or study of kidney function or disease.

Eligibility	1 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	3 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	1 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)	3 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)
Nephrology trainees	$135		$123
Non nephrologists with a Masters or PhD	$135	$344	$123	$313

Affiliate Membership (no voting rights) Resident in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand

Allied Health Professionals who do not hold a masters or doctoral degree and who are a full member of an affiliated society and who are 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.

Eligibility	1 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	3 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	1 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)	3 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)
Nurses Researchers Allied Health Professionals	$135	$344	$123	$313

Associate Membership (no voting rights)

An Ordinary Member who has ceased to be a resident in Australia or Aotearoa 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 Aotearoa New Zealand but holds qualifications comparable to those required for admission as an Ordinary member.

Eligibility			1 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)	3 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)
Overseas based members			$123	$313

Retired (no voting rights)

Members who have retired.

Eligibility	1 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	3 year membership Within Australia (includes GST)	1 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)	3 year membership Outside Australia (no GST)
Retired members	$35	$89	$32	$81

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, you will also need confirmation from your supervisor to confirm your trainee status.