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Preparing an application

ABA Australia invites you to apply for membership. ABA Australia offers several categories of membership for professional behaviour analysts, students and members of the public with special interests in behaviour analysis in Australia!  We have an online system for membership applications that enables applicants to lodge the required information and supporting documentation online.  Applications are reviewed by the Membership Team and if approved an email with instructions for payment of the membership fee will be sent to the nominated email address.  If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the association by email on membership@auaba.com.au.

Important Information for Preparing an Application:

Complete Application Finish the application in one session. Gather documents beforehand for easy uploading.  Use Checklist Prepare documents and information using the application checklist found on the membership resources page.  Title Documents Name documents as ‘Last Name, First Name, Document Title (certified/not certified)’.  Document Certification Some documents require certification from a qualified authority. See video below for more information on certifying documents.

University Degrees Certified copies of Australian university documents can be sent via My eQuals. Overseas qualifications will be assessed for comparability.  Declarations Membership is subject to compliance with the criteria in the application guides.  Ethical Practice Members must agree to abide by ABA Australia’s Code of Ethical Practice.  National Code of Conduct Behaviour Analysts must follow the National Code of Conduct for their state or territory.

Watch these videos for tips on successfully preparing your membership application!

Video tops for preparing your ABA AUstralia membership application

Video certifying a document

Application Fees:

Membership Type — Application Fee  CBA and CBA-U — $44 Professional — $33 Affiliate — $22 Student — No Fee Supporter — No Fee

ABA Australia application fees started on 1 February 2024.  An application fee is charged on some membership applications to cover some of the costs of processing. It will not be refunded if your application is not successful. Application fees are GST inclusive.

Review of the application will not start until the application fee payment has been received. Payment is due within 7 days of invoice date. If payment is not received then the application is closed, and you will need to begin a new application should you wish to continue with your membership application. If you are have difficulty paying your application fee, please contact membership@auaba.com.au as soon as possible for assistance. 


Membership Fees:

Membership Type — Membership Fee  Certified Behaviour Analyst — $330 Certified Behaviour Analyst – Undergraduate — $275 Professional — $242 Affiliate — $165 Student — $27.50 Supporter — $55

Membership dues will be charged upon successful endorsement of an applicant. Membership fees are GST inclusive.


  • APPLICATION PROCESS  Step 1 Submit application and pay application fee  Step 2 You will receive an ‘application received’ email  Step 3 Following payment of application fee, the membership team will begin reviewing your application  Step 4 If required, you will receive an email requesting additional documents or information  Step 5 If your application is complete and correct, you will receive an ‘application success’ email  Step 6 Following payment of the membership fee, you will receive an ‘application approved’ email confirming your active membership


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Other Membership Information:
Membership Start Membership begins upon application approval, confirmed by email. Membership Duration Membership lasts for a period of 12 months. Renewal Reminders Renewal reminders will be sent before membership expiration. Membership Expiration Membership expires if renewal is not completed and fees paid.
Member registry - The online member registry is updated with approved applications. Ensure details are correct.. Ongoing communication - the membership team will keep you informed about the progress of your application. Approval delay - applications may be delayed due to missing documents of lack of response. Application assessment - applications are assessed in order of arrival.

Page updated 21/11/2025

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