Frequently Asked Questions

Your username is your email address.

Your personal password is unique. Please use the forgot my password link to easily reset your password. Alternatively, reach out to our membership team at membership@auaba.com.au and they can assist with resetting your password.

Log in to your ABA Australia account, navigate to your profile and edit your details there. It is important your details are up to date for communication purposes and to ensure that certificates are mailed to your correct address.

You do not have to be a professional in behaviour analysis to join. In addition to behaviour analytic professionals, our membership includes professionals from a variety of disciplines. Please see our Membership Categories for more information on the requirements of each level of membership.

You can check out more about our membership categories and the requirements of each ranging from entry level to expert practitioners here – Membership Categories.

Please see our Membership pages for detailed information on the courses required and the number of supervised experience hours needed. To become a CBA, you must complete postgraduate study in the field of behaviour analysis and obtain supervised experience under an approved supervisor.

No. ABA Australia does not provide supervision services. If you are looking for a behaviour analyst who provides supervision in your state, please search the website under Resources for the Public – Find a Specialist – Behaviour Analytic Supervision.

A student member rate is available to part-time and full-time students enrolled in a university program. Applications for student membership must include proof of enrolment.

We require an unofficial transcript, letter or copy of your course schedule from your university confirming your current registration in the educational institution. Current registration evidence must clearly state the following four pieces of information: the semester, trimester, quarter or year you are enrolled in, your full name, and program and course details. Students may apply for membership within one month of starting courses.

All categories of membership are renewed annually. Each category has different renewal requirements which can be found here – Membership Renewal.

Please see our infographic on how to Represent your ABA Australia Certification effectively. You can also access the member-only content – Membership Logos and Usage Guidelines (you must be logged in to view member-only content).

You can check out the eligibility and document requirements for each category of membership here – Membership Categories. Each category of membership has an application checklist available for you to download to assist with preparing your application.

After submitting your completed application, the membership team will confirm your application has been received within 7 days. If your application is incomplete or more information is required, the membership team will request this within 30 days. Delays may occur if applications are incomplete or emails are not responded to in a timely manner.

The purpose of having a declaration requirement for membership is to protect the public interest, promote and maintain high ethical standards of the profession and maintain public confidence and safeguard the profession.

The process for application review and approval is as follows:

• 1Application submitted
• 2Membership team confirms your application has been received via email
• 3Membership team reviews application and may request further information via email
• 4Membership team confirms your application has been successful and prompts payment of the membership invoice and completion of the New Member and Renewal Application Survey
• 5Membership team confirms your membership is active once payment and the survey are completed

There are many benefits available to ABA Australia members including:

• ✦Discounted tickets for ABA Australia workshops and the Annual Conference
• ✦In-person and online member-only events and professional development opportunities
• ✦Advertising on ABA Australia’s website and social media
• ✦Member-only service provider listing
• ✦Member-only public registry listing displaying your professional information including supervision offerings
• ✦And more!

No, you do not have to be a member. However, members receive discounted member pricing for events, workshops and webinars.

No, ABA Australia does not offer consulting services or advice on behaviour analytic service delivery. If you are seeking services, you can consult our Member Directory – Find a Member webpage or browse our Service Provider webpage to locate providers across Australia.

Please contact our membership team at membership@auaba.com.au for assistance.