About Us
From an interested group of horticulturists in Canberra in 1953 the Institute became an incorporated association in 1960 to represent professional horticulturists.
Management
The AIH Australian Council
The AIH is managed by an elected AIH Council executive which consists of our President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. In support, AIH Council Officers bring their expertise to assist with the management of the Institute.
The AIH Council is responsible for the overall management of the Institute that includes advocacy, policy development, membership support, financial management, community support, national and international representation and professional and strategic development.
AIH Future Voices
Listening to and providing a voice to our young horticulturists who represent the future.
The AIH Council established the Future Voices in June 2023. The sub-committee provides a voice to young horticulturists to advise on matters pertaining to horticulture and professional development. On notified AIH Council matters the sub-committee may have a collective vote at the table.
Members may be an Horticulturist , Graduate or Student member of AIH.
AIH Fellows Group
The Fellows Group is represented by 20 current and retired Fellows. The group was established in 2002. The role of the group is to provide advice to the Committee on matters pertaining to the recommendation of members to be conferred as Fellows, provide industry specialist knowledge, advise on governance issues, advise on recipients for AIH Honour awards, review A?IH policies, support and mentor members and support educational and professional development activities.
Regional Interest Clusters
A cluster comprises members of AIH and invited interested parties in a geographical area. The cluster members may Identify the interests and needs of members and enable delivery of benefits, social, professional and any other appropriate activities to members and the local communities.
If a member wishes to establish a regional cluster please contact AIH on admin@aih.org.au.
AIH Code of Ethics
As members of The Institute, we are entrusted to comply with the Codes of Ethics:
The AIH Ethics Advisory Panel
Declaration of AIH Ethics Advisory Panel
This panel was ratified through delegation by the AIH Council on August 16th 2022. The role of the Ethics Advisory Panel is to consider issues and disputes referred to it by the AIH Secretary.
The panel may refer to the AIH Constitution, the AIH Code of Ethics , ACT Associations Incorporated Act. A1991-46,Commonwealth Fair Work Amendment Act 2013, and adjudicate subject to the rules of natural justice.
Membership of Ethics Panel
The panel members are represented by The Chair of the Ethics Advisory Panel, a member of the AIH Council and an invited independent specialist member or a person in the industry who may or may not be a member.
The AIH Environment Sub-committee
Role of the Environment Sub-committee
Reviews and recommends matters relating to environmental management and sustainability practices on behalf of AIH.
Membership of the Sub-committee
The Sub-committee members are represented by the Chair of the Environmental sub-committee and invited advisors and specialists pertaining to an issue or project on an as needs basis
The AIH Key Advisors
The AIH Council may invite individual Members to advise upon specific issues. The member is a representative of AIH and as such represents the views of AIH.