Join the ARA

Benefits of Membership

ARA membership offers a number of benefits, including:

  • Networking with colleagues and others working in the areas of rheumatology
  • Access to the ARA Member Portal
  • Discount to attend the ASM and other educational events
  • Other participation opportunities

For more information about membership benefits, click here.

Membership Categories

ARA has the following categories for membership.

  • Full Members (have FRACP in Rheumatology or Paediatric Rheumatology)
    • Persons who are:
      • medical practitioners with appropriate training in rheumatology as defined by AHPRA as a rheumatology specialist
      • senior scientists with a major commitment to research in the field of rheumatic diseases, who are invited by the Board to become Full Members

 

  • Medical Associate Members (includes Rheumatology Advanced Trainees)
    • For registered medical practitioners who are not eligible for Full Membership, but whose work, training, research, education or professional interests are relevant to rheumatology or rheumatic diseases.
    • NB: Medical Doctors should select this category unless they are eligible for Full Membership.

 

  • Healthcare Professional Members
    • Those who work in the field of rheumatology such as exercise physiologists, all nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists and rheumatology nurses.

 

  • International Members
    • Those who work in the field of rheumatology and reside outside of Australia.

 

  • Uncategorised Members
    • For applicants who are interested in the Objects of the ARA but do not fit into any other membership category.
    • NB: This category is not for registered medical practitioners. Doctors who are not eligible for Full Membership should select Medical Associate

Fees

Membership fees vary dependent on the state you live in. For the full list of fees, click here.

Membership Process

Membership applications are submitted initially to the ARA Secretariat, after which they are forwarded to the relevant State Honorary Secretary for consideration at Branch level. Applications approved at State Branch level will be tabled at ARA Board meetings and Annual General Meetings for ratification.

To apply for membership you must have a proposer and a seconder, both of whom must be a financial Full member of the ARA at the time of application. They must also both be members of your nominated state branch.

When you submit your application, you will be required to agree to be bound by the ARA Constitution, as well as its adopted codes, policies and procedures.

How to Apply

The Apply to Join Now!  buttons on this page will take you to the application form.

This form is for all ARA membership applications.  If you have any membership application queries, please contact the ARA Secretariat directly ara@rheumatology.org.au 

Prior to commencing your application ensure you have ready :

  • The name of your proposer.
  • The name of your seconder.
  • A copy of your CV in Word or pdf.