MEMBERSHIP

New Members (January December)

$25.00 joining fee + $125.00 annual membership = $150.00 total
Membership form. Download here... ACQ-2018-Membership-application-form

Renewing Membership (January December) All membership fees are now due and payable

$125.00 annual membership = $125.00 total
Membership - Update member details form, Download here... ACQ Member details update form

Pro-rata Membership Rates

ACQ accepts 2018 pro-rata payments as follows:

January March new memberships: $25.00 + full cost of $125.00 = Total of $150.00
April June new memberships: $25.00 + $90.00 = Total of $115.00
July September new memberships: $25.00 + $60.00 = Total of $85.00
October December new memberships: $25.00 + $30.00 = Total of $55.00

By joining the ACQ, there are many benefits that you will enjoy, some of which are:

A dedicated volunteer Executive Committee who are all easily contactable for support and advice.

The members of the ACQ committee are dedicated to promoting the aims and objectives of the ACQ. As such, they are committed to providing you, as a member, with a framework which will underpin your own professional approach to celebrancy.

Camaraderie / Togetherness / Fellowship / Networking

A welcoming, friendly environment in which you can progress your professional celebrancy and make lasting friendships
Collegiality with other like-minded professional celebrants
Social gatherings
Community projects (e.g. involvement in projects such as support to Africa children's orphanage)
Training and Professional Development opportunities at greatly reduced or subsidised prices with

Dates for 2018 include:

Sunday 11th March 2018 Annual General Meeting and Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) Robertsons Gardens, Kessels Room, Nathan
Sunday 17th June 2018 Annual Conference (pending approval from the Attorney-General's Department for OPD compliance) to be held at the Hilton, Brisbane

By joining our Association you will enjoy:

Subsidised annual conference with interesting and informative speakers relevant to our unique profession
Copyright license included in your membership
The opportunity to join an individually tailored insurance coverage specifically designed for our members for public liability and indemnity at a reduced price that is NOT a blanket cover
Help and guidance when those 'out of the ordinary' problems occur
Direct contact with members who specialize in areas of general celebrancy (e.g. funerals and naming ceremonies) and are prepared to provide you with assistance and support when needed
A closed Facebook page for any questions you'd like answered or stories you'd like to share in a collegiate environment

Having a voice

Valuable opportunities to contribute to debate on relevant issues: all opinions, concerns, suggestions expressed will be welcome and encouraged
A strong presence on the Coalition of Celebrant Associations (CoCA), a national body with direct connections to the Attorney-General's Department with a Committee member and/or alternate delegate representing you at twice yearly meetings in Canberra. A Committee member is the current Vice Chair of CoCA.

Keeping up to date

The dissemination of information issued by the Attorney-General's Department both in Queensland and in Canberra &/or Births, Deaths and Marriages to all celebrants, as required
The ACQ website which will provide updated information on topics of interest
Interesting guest speakers on relevant topics at regular meetings

A Website presence easily searchable by prospective marrying couples generating leads for all its members.

As part of your membership, your details will be listed on the ACQ website and updated whenever you like.