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Professional associations work as a central voice for an industry. They are involved in research, policy and strategic development for an industry, may regulate and guide the practice of professionals, and often require certain standards of training and ethics for membership.


Professional associations and industry bodies have many purposes and functions. They further the interests of the particular professional group or industry by serving as a central ‘voice’ or advocate that communicates with government, other sectors and the public at large on behalf of members. They are often involved in research, policy and strategic development for the industry as a whole. They also regulate and guide the practice of professionals and may require certain standards of training and ethics for membership.


Professional organisations and industry bodies may also advise educational institutes on curriculum development, boost the public profile of the profession and provide industry-related information resources.


Most professional organisations also offer professional development and training activities for members. These


activities are either directly related to the industry or may be more generic in nature.


Professional organisations and industry bodies take a number of different forms. Some may simply provide services to members for a fee. Others may oversee professional certification that governs a member’s qualifications in an area. In other fields, membership of a particular professional body may be a legal requirement to be able to practice in the profession.


Browse the following pages for a list of professional associations across a range of Australian industries. For specific New Zealand-based associations consult the GO website at www.graduateopportunities.com.


“As a young professional in the planning industry, the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has had a positive influence on my career. From interactions with other planners through the Victorian Young Planners group and various social events, to keeping abreast of developments within the industry via the monthly magazine and technical seminars, being a part of PIA has enabled me to grow and advance professionally.” Shantini Nesaretnam, PIA member and environmental planner with Golder Associates


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